Chapter 1078 - 455: Conflict 3
Yueyao never spoke ill of others behind their backs, not even in front of Xiang Wei: "Your judgment has always been good, so if you think it’s okay, then it must be okay." Yueyao was merely being polite with her words. If Lady Lin was upset because of the rumors outside that Tingzheng was the male lover of the Ninth Prince, she could understand; but to be displeased because she did not wish to engage in this marriage that day seemed a bit unreasonable. Marriage considerations involve many aspects, and her initial disagreement surely had her own reasons. However, after the engagement, she treated the Lin Family with complete propriety, yet Lady Lin could openly embarrass her just because she had once disagreed with the engagement. From this, it was clear that Lady Lin was definitely not a broad-minded person. Moreover, after the engagement, typically, the girl would actively build a good relationship with the women of the man’s family, so that when she married, her life would be more comfortable. But Lady Lin went the opposite way, why? Simply because Lady Lin thought their family held a higher status than theirs, believing Tingzheng would later rely on the Lin Family, and perhaps Lady Lin even thought her husband would need to rely on the Lin Family as well. With such a mother, Yueyao really didn’t hold much hope for the Young Miss of the Lin Family.
The saying goes, like father, like son, like mother, like daughter, the son of a mouse knows how to dig a hole as soon as he is born. Lady Lin was such a person, and the Young Miss of the Lin Family, having always been by her side, learning by example, Yueyao did not believe she would be a broad-minded person.
Yueyao sighed. She had always wanted to find a daughter-in-law for Tingzheng who was beautiful and wise, gentle yet strong, as such a woman could prosper the family. Unfortunately, Tingzheng did not understand her intentions.
Xiang Wei frowned. She had always been confident in her judgment, but she also trusted Yueyao’s analysis and judgment. She had misjudged Lady Lin; could it be that she also misjudged Miss Lin? Xiang Wei felt slightly upset: "Miss, if you really feel the Lin Family isn’t good, then call off the engagement! Don’t worry, I will handle it properly."
Yueyao gave a bitter smile: "Handling it well is of no use; the key issue now is that Tingzheng is determined to marry the Young Miss of the Lin Family. If I insist on breaking the engagement, wouldn’t that be like breaking up a pair of lovebirds? He might even blame me in the future." There was another thing Yueyao didn’t say: After breaking an engagement, forcing Tingzheng to marry someone he doesn’t like would be harming that girl.
Xiang Wei frowned, deliberating for a while, then said: "Miss, this marriage with the Lin Family was Tingzheng’s own choice, and Miss Lin is also his choice; even if he doesn’t have a good life in the future, that’s his own business. You have given him your best efforts, and the future is up to his fate." Just as Yueyao herself said, if the Lin Family is dissatisfied with her, they can choose not to maintain any relations with them. They don’t rely on the Lin Family; on the contrary, in the future, the Lin Family might even have to rely on An Zhichen. An Zhichen’s future is sure to be better than the Old Master of the Lin Family, otherwise, why would the Old Master of the Lin Family want to form this engagement? For the good of their daughter, on one hand, and undoubtedly for mutual benefits on the other, though for now, it might not be apparent.
Yueyao nodded.
Lady Lin at this moment also felt a belly full of anger. If she had known Tingzheng was born to a courtesan, she would never have agreed to this marriage. But Madam Lian was insolent enough to look down on the origin and capabilities, yet still dare to look down upon her daughter. She seethed at the thought of someone mocking her in the future that her grandson has blood from a courtesan running in his veins, prompting the veins on her forehead to stand out.
Lord Lin, upon hearing Lady Lin’s words, was furious: "How could you be so muddled? Even if Tingzheng’s birth mother was truly a courtesan, so what? He is now under Madam Ma’s name." It’s said that heroes do not ask about their origins, as long as Tingzheng has a promising future, who his birth mother is doesn’t matter.
Lady Lin sat on the chair, not speaking.
Lord Lin angrily said: "Do you want your daughter to break the engagement to make you happy?"
Lady Lin sat with a grim face, saying nothing.
Men and women’s thoughts are not the same; Lord Lin said: "What’s there to be afraid of? Today, An Zhichen asked me why we haven’t responded to his wife’s request to arrange a marriage date. He even plainly told me that Madam Lian is very angry about this, and has already had thoughts of breaking the engagement."
Lady Lin was nearly infuriated to the point of jumping up: "She dares?"
Lord Lin glanced at Lady Lin: "Madam Lian is not someone easy to talk to. If you’ve offended her, once she wants to break the engagement, no one can stop her." Madam Lian is not only hot-tempered but most importantly, she is capable. Offending her, the Lin Family would get absolutely no benefits.