roccoschili Chapter 214 Coming up with ideas
Chapter 214 Coming up with ideas
"Don't be sad, Miss. The old lady is very wise and there must be a way."
Zhao Qingli choked and looked at Chen. What could Chen do? Both mother and daughter were equally stubborn.
"Don't look at me. I told you to check this scholar's character and knowledge. You tried to stop me without asking anything. Now that Rou'er is stubborn, you must regret it!"
Chen glared at her troublesome eldest daughter. Rou'er had been well-behaved and sensible since she was a child. She finally found someone she liked, but this stubborn girl killed her with one blow. The relationship between mother and daughter was tense, and there was no room for maneuver now.
Zhao Qingli took out her handkerchief and covered her eyes with her tears again. Chen got angry when she saw her like this. She gave birth to three sons, all of whom were successful, but this daughter was a little stupid since she was young. She married her back to the Chen family because she was worried about her, but it turned out that she couldn't be at ease even after getting married.
Children are here to collect debts.
Su He lowered his head and drank milk tea, thinking of a strategy in his mind.
Mother Zhang sighed inwardly, looked at Chen again, and took the initiative to talk to Su He.
"Lotus, you are always smart, do you have any ideas?"
Su He immediately put down the teacup and said seriously, "I wonder how the eldest lady wants He Hua to help? Is she trying to ease the relationship between mother and daughter or does she want Miss Rou'er to give up that scholar and marry the son-in-law that the eldest lady likes?"
Zhao Qingli blurted out, "Of course I won't allow that poor scholar to be my son-in-law. What ability does a poor scholar have?"
Su He ignored the emotional Zhao Qingli and turned to look at Chen, "Madam, do you mean the same thing?"
Chen said gently, "I think as long as he is educated, has good character and truly loves Rouer, we can reach a consensus and wait until he passes the imperial examination, then we can arrange a marriage."
Su He nodded secretly, she thought so too.
"Mother! That scholar,"
"Shut up! If you insist on doing what you want, leave now and I won't help you again."
Chen's face suddenly turned cold, which scared Zhao Qingli. She shrank back and dared not speak.
"Lotus, find a stool to sit on and tell me what you think."
"Yes, old lady."
Su He moved a small stool and sat down, then began to talk about his thoughts to the two people on the chaise longue.
"Since Miss Rou'er likes this scholar, it means that this scholar must have something extraordinary. This is the scholar's advantage. The eldest lady thinks that the scholar's family is poor, and he only has the title of a scholar, and his future is average. She is afraid that Miss Rou'er will not only suffer after marrying, but also have to pay some dowry."
"Here's what I think. If this scholar is really knowledgeable, he will definitely pass the imperial examination. If they both really like each other, the young lady can consider accepting this son-in-law. But if this scholar has nothing and still wants Miss Rou'er and deceives her feelings and money, then report him to the police and have him arrested."
"Madam, why don't you first ask about this scholar's situation? I wonder how Miss Rou'er got to know him?"
Zhao Qingli wiped her tears, "Rou'er was originally a student of Bailu Academy, and that scholar was in Zhixing Academy. Every year, several academies in Guangyuan would gather together to exchange talents. They met at that time. By the time I found out, they had been secretly communicating for more than half a year."
"This scholar's parents are both dead, and he has a younger sister. He is not from Guangyuan, and even the yard he lives in is rented. How can such a family bring happiness to Rouer?"
Zhao Qingli twisted her body and complained to Chen, "Mother, I really care about Rouer."
Chen was too lazy to respond and asked Su He, "He Hua, what do you think?"
Zhao Qingli also stared at Su He, "I have a different opinion."
"People say that being a daughter at home is the happiest, because when you get married you have to serve your husband and parents-in-law, visit them every morning and evening, and take care of all the affairs of the family. This scholar has only one sister, so from this perspective, his future wife will have less worries, as she will be a proper mistress once she gets married. He only has a sister-in-law, who will have to marry him off after a few years of raising her."
Zhao Qingli's expression changed, "But my husband's family is weak, and it's hard for Rou'er to support it alone."
Su He shook her head. "Miss, your husband's family doesn't have it, but your natal family does. Miss Rou'er has three uncles, as well as younger brothers and sisters. The Chen family can all be her backers. To be honest, Miss Rou'er has a gentle personality and doesn't like to argue with others, which is exactly suitable for her husband's family, which is smaller in power."
"What if the scholar is a fake?"
"That's perfect. Miss Rou'er is a calculating person and won't insist on being with such a person. We in Dayong are much more tolerant of women than Dali. To put it bluntly, it's not difficult to divorce and remarry."
"Miss Rou'er, as long as you keep your dowry firmly in your hands and raise two more children, you will live a comfortable life in the future."
Don't look at Su He as a single person, but in her previous life she watched palace fighting dramas with her grandmother very seriously. After watching them, the two of them would make a conclusion. Su He was the tragic result of marital discord, so her grandmother taught her everything and cultivated in her the values of self-reliance, self-improvement and responsibility since she was a child, telling her that she can always be relied on herself.
As long as Chen Rouer is not lovesick, the future life will be fine.
Chen was quite satisfied with what she heard, and she also felt that this scholar was suitable for her granddaughter.
Zhao Qingli was so persuaded that she hesitated, "Then, are we just going to let them go on like this?"
Su He shook her head again, "It's not about letting it go. People will change. What looks good now may not be the case in the future. I think we should let the Second Master or the Son-in-law talk it over. It's not good for a woman to have secret correspondence. Give him a year. If he passes the exam, we can talk about the next step. If he doesn't, then we're not destined to be together."
"Miss Rou'er can also learn how to manage the dowry and the entire household this year, from the small things like the kitchen to the big things like weddings, funerals and banquets. Hehua doesn't really understand these things, but the eldest lady must be good at them. If you can't get along with this scholar, you can always find another one."
"When Miss Rou'er makes trouble again, you will have a reason. You have already given them the chance. If they didn't seize it, it means they are not destined to be together."
Zhao Qingli laughed only after hearing the last sentence. It was obvious that this man still wanted them to separate.
"I think what Hehua said is okay, Li Niang, go back and talk to Rou'er, and we'll give them a chance."
Zhao Qingli glanced at her mother awkwardly, "Rou'er, close the door tightly. I haven't seen you for two days."
"what!"
The three people in the room screamed in surprise. Su He thought this person was weird. His daughter had been locked in the room for two days and he was not afraid at all.
"You idiot, you've done Rou'er a terrible harm! Ah Yuan, help me go see Rou'er, my poor granddaughter."
Chen was so angry that she almost fainted. Neither she nor the old man was stupid. She didn't know who this idiot looked like.