Chapter 562 - 560
Lady Zhao listened to Cheung Wusi’s words and smiled faintly, saying, "Ah Qiao is just a boy, how would he know what kind of woman is good. Marrying a wife is a lifelong matter, not child’s play; one must not seek only temporary happiness.
To marry a daughter-in-law that would cause discord between mother and son is a harbinger of unrest in the family. I’ve raised my child and I know him; I believe Ah Qiao will cherish me, his mother, and will not go against my wishes."
Seeing that Cheung Wusi was about to speak, Qi Younian gave him a slight shake of the head to silence him. He understood Lady Zhao’s intentions; there was no need to continue the conversation.
"Alright, I understand the Seventh younger brother’s wife’s wishes. You just stay at ease in the guest room; I’ve already prepared a separate courtyard for you and Ah Qiao. When Ah Qiao returns, you and he can move there, and you mother and son can be reunited," Qi Younian said.
Lady Zhao was an understanding person, and upon hearing Qi Younian’s words, she knew this matter had come to an end.
She stood up and bowed respectfully, saying apologetically, "I know that Elder Brother and Fourth Brother have our best interests at heart, Ah Qiao and I regret that we have failed to appreciate your kindness. I am truly ashamed."
Qi Younian rose as well and waved his hand, saying, "There’s no failing to appreciate. We old men might be rough in our thinking and inevitably not considerate enough. Whether the decision made is proper or not, it is all for Ah Qiao, so I hope you won’t blame us. The final decision should still be made by you and Ah Qiao, mother and son."
Lady Zhao hesitated for a moment, then bowed again to Qi Younian, troubled, "Ah Qiao is young and ignorant. Out of the blue, he went and involved himself with the Prefectural Magistrate’s daughter. If this marriage doesn’t work out and we offend the Magistrate, what will we do if the blame falls on Ah Qiao’s head? Elder Brother, you must think of a way to help Ah Qiao."