Listening to Shang Huaide say this, not only Lian Manman, but also Lian Shouxin, Wu Lang, and Xiao Qi were taken aback. Lian Manman further realized that Shang Huaide coming to the old residence at this ti and eting them was not coincidental at all. Shang Huaide surely knew they were at the old residence and deliberately ca to discuss this matter with Lian Shouxin, asking him to be the matchmaker between Shang Baorong and Wang Youheng.
It’s no wonder Shang Huaide seed so urgent and didn’t want Lian Shouxin to leave.
Shang Huaide has set his sights on Wang Youheng!
Lian Manman recalled Wang Youheng’s deanor on the opening day of Kai Ming Academy: truly a gentleman, gentle as jade. It must be said, Shang Huaide’s choice of Wang Youheng shows great taste, doesn’t it? Given Wang Youheng’s family background, along with his character and studies, he is indeed a pri candidate for a son-in-law.
Shang Huaide, having taken a fancy to Wang Youheng, has surely asked many people for information. However, since Wang Youheng hasn’t resided in the town much this year, and the Wang Family has not disclosed much, Shang Huaide hasn’t been able to gather recent information about Wang Youheng.
Is it just Shang Huaide who has favored Wang Youheng? Lian Manman then vividly recalled the events of that opening day. Indeed, it seed Shang Baorong was also among the crowd.
There were quite a few young won and newlyweds there to enjoy the excitent, and Shang Baorong was standing among so of the village’s maidens and daughters-in-law.
Shang Baorong must have seen Wang Youheng too, right?
Then who first proposed the idea of marriage with the Wang Family? Shang Baorong must be quite agreeable to this union as well?
After speaking, Shang Huaide eagerly awaited Lian Shouxin’s response.
Lian Shouxin took a long ti to co back to his senses, but he still wasn’t sure how to start speaking.
"This... this..." Lian Shouxin’s face showed slight embarrassnt.
In Shang Huaide’s and Younger Lady Zhou’s view, Lian Shouxin’s expression indicated being troubled.
"We’ve asked around about the family of Imperial Doctor Wang... In their branch, there aren’t any current officials. Young Doctor Wang ranks in the middle among the family, and for several years before, he was the only one studying in town. Lately, it seems he’s been busy running around managing family affairs."
At this point, Shang Huaide paused.
Lian Manman could tell that Shang Huaide was insinuating that the Wang family’s status isn’t that high, and Wang Youheng is neither the eldest nor the most valued or cherished child.
"... His character is particularly good, and he treats others without arrogance, helping wherever he can in the neighboring villages. He even passed the Scholar exams." After pausing for a mont, Shang Huaide continued, "Baorong, the girl, everyone can see, it’s not just our family complinting her; in terms of her looks, temperant, handiwork, speech, and conduct... she excels in every aspect. While we were away, several Scholar families proposed to us, but we didn’t agree, as we hoped to move back; reluctant to leave her there. Additionally, her age didn’t match that of the Scholars."
"Baorong is truly excellent, ranking at the top in this village." Old Master Lian, who had remained quiet until now, suddenly spoke, "However, this matter... I’ve heard that when the Wang family marries, they follow their traditions, and... it’s not known that they intend to marry into our village."
The Wang family has traditionally allied with so of the more ancient noble families in Liaodong Prefecture through marriage. Old Master Lian saw Lian Shouxin’s dilemma and spoke to decline Shang Huaide’s proposal. However, as Old Master Lian is often cautious in speech and actions, this ti was no different, as he intended to give Shang Huaide a graceful way out.
"Indeed." Listening to Old Master Lian, Lian Shouxin nodded imdiately.
Young Lady Zhou sat on the kang bed, her face slightly displeased.
"Not every matter is unchangeable." Shang Huaide still maintained a smile, refusing to accept the given way out, "The Wang family’s status is higher than ours, but their descendants are nurous, and Baorong isn’t lacking, is she? Baorong’s dowry, her mother has prepared it long ago, and talking among ourselves, it’s no less than what was set aside for her brother. We guarantee she’ll marry gloriously, not inferior to anyone. Even if the young couple doesn’t gain much from the Wang family’s estate, Baorong’s dowry will be enough for them to live."
At this point, Shang Huaide paused deliberately, with a aningful glance at Old Master Lian and then at Lian Shouxin.
"Besides, there’s a saying. Marry up your daughter, take a bride from below. Baorong entering their family will surely be well placed and won’t disgrace them." Shang Huaide spoke confidently, "If Baorong were of average talent or rely slightly outstanding, I wouldn’t co to discuss this matter today."
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