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"Yu Yan, go call your mother out." Miao Haiqiao ordered his daughter who only knew how to smile foolishly, "Princess, please follow me." Fu Jiujiu had just sat down when Cheng Ling arrived. They also met Fu Jiujiu at the Prince's Mansion that day, but there were many people that day, and Cheng Ling didn't like to fawn over people, so he didn't say a word. Fu Jiujiu curtsied to Cheng Lingxing and also indicated that she was excused. After everyone had settled down, Fu Jiujiao took the initiative to speak, “General Miao, Mrs. Miao, I’m here today to ask both of you about your thoughts on the marriage between Miss Miao and my nephew.” Cheng Ling also sized up Fu Tianfu, sitting there, he was indeed quite dignified, without the air of a wealthy playboy. "My lady, to be frank with you, I'm worried about my daughter Yu Yan's temperament. I fear that when she marries into another family, she will surely give her husband a headache." It's better for me to say about my own daughter's shortcomings. Cheng Ling felt that it was best to make things clear beforehand so as not to end up in a difficult situation later. "Mrs. Miao, you're overthinking things. I think Miss Miao is a cheerful and lively person. Besides, it's Tianfu who will be spending his life with her, and if Tianfu thinks there are no problems, then that's all that matters." Fu Tianfu nodded. "No problem, no problem. I think Yu Yan's personality is very good, there's nothing wrong with her at all." Miao Yu-yan smirked, "That's about right." "Yu Yan, adults are speaking. You're not allowed to interrupt," Miao Haiqiao said. He glanced at Fu Jiujiu, but saw that the little girl was not unhappy either. Only then did his heart settle down. You have to know, this girl completely overwhelmed her father-in-law. The key point is, she even managed to win over his heart. Now, her father-in-law openly praises her as a female hero, saying that one thousand or ten thousand men couldn't compare to her. "May I say, since it involves their marriage, they should be the ones to speak up," Fu Jiujiu turned her gaze to Miao Yuyan standing beside her mother, "Miss Miao, I'm here representing our Fu family. Whatever your requirements, conditions, or concerns are, feel free to ask." Miao Yuyan smiled, “I knew my little aunt was the best.” This flattery was loud and bright, Fu Chiu Chiu also laughed along. Cheng Ling saw that the two people were getting along so well, she didn't have much to worry about. "Little aunt, I just want to ask, I don't have any big ambitions, I just want to eat, drink, and play. Does your family dislike me?" Fu Tianfu looked at Fu Jiujiu, expecting her to answer quickly. "Why be so snobbish?" Fu Jiujiu laughed. "Not everyone has to do something all the time, to put it bluntly, our Fu family can afford it. You can eat, drink, and play for a lifetime, we can afford it." Fu Tianfu nodded. "Right now, I don't have anything important to do, but it's not that I'm lazy. It's just that I haven't figured out what to do yet. If you have something, then in the future, I will accompany you." Miao Yu Yan was delighted, "Alright, father, mother, do you have any more questions? If not, then it's settled." Cheng Ling glared at her own daughter. Was she so anxious? The couple looked at each other. Fu Jiujiu chuckled, "It's alright, just say what you both have in mind. ...Do you have any expectations for Tianfu? Like having him become an official or start a business?" Cheng Ling shook her head. “Your Highness, we don’t mean that. We’re just like you, hoping both children are happy. My daughter, don’t laugh, but I’d already thought about raising her for life. I’ve saved some money, so she’ll be worry-free for the rest of her life.” "Mother, you're so good to me? You even saved money for me?" Miao Yuyan was surprised. She had no idea about this. Cheng Ling is also afraid that her daughter, with this temperament, won't be able to marry well, or will be disliked by her in-laws after marriage. Perhaps it's better to give her more money to rely on. "Young Master Fu... I know the Fu family is not short of money, and this child doesn't look like someone who wouldn't follow the right path. There's no need for him to do anything." Fu Jiu Jiu chuckled, "Looks like we both had the same idea." Cheng Ling smiled and nodded. It's good to have something to do, of course, but when there's nothing to do, that's a blessing. You don't have to do anything, you just eat, drink, and be loved. How many people would envy this! For a family like the Fus, as long as they don't take the wrong path, their wealth could sustain them for several generations. She truly didn't have to worry about that. Fu Jiujiu looked at Miao Haiqiao again, "Where's General Miao?" "My daughter is my darling, I've spoiled her since she was little. She can be a bit mischievous," he said, looking at Fu Tianfu, "Since the County Princess said that marriage is a matter between the two of you, there's some truth to that. If Yu Yan is willing to marry you, then I just want to ask Mr. Fu, my daughter loves to stir up trouble and cause chaos, she's impulsive. Have you thought this through?" Fu Tianfu nodded. "I've thought it through." Miao Haiqiao looked at his wife. The Fu family was indeed a rare and good family, and what they said was also the truth. In the end, he nodded in agreement. This is much smoother than Fu Jiujiu expected, she was really worried that people would think Tianfu didn't have anything serious to do. But the other party wasn't worried at all. They simply said that someone who could raise a daughter like Miao Yu Yan wouldn't care about these things. Fu Jiujiu took out a small box and placed it on the table. "As the saying goes, no bracelet completes a marriage. Every woman in our Fu family has a bracelet. My sisters-in-law's were prepared by Mother, and the younger generation's is for adding blessings. Since I'm the eldest niece-in-law, mine comes first. My second sister-in-law lives far away and is busy with the women's academy, so she can't come for now. This one will be for Yu Yan as a gesture of our intentions. When they arrive, our Fu family will definitely propose." "Wait, the second mistress of the Fu family is from the women's academy..." Cheng Ling became quite excited after hearing this. "My mother is the headmistress of the women's school, she has been doing it for over ten years." Fu Tianfu said. Cheng Ling nodded in greater satisfaction. To become the headmistress of a women's academy meant this woman was extraordinary. The fact that she allowed so many girls to read and learn crafts showed that deep down, she didn't look down on women at all. "Alright, that settles it. Yuyan, quickly thank the Countess for her gift. Keep it safe and sound, if you lose it, I'll chop off your paws." Miao Yuyan took the jade bracelet and put it on her wrist directly. Her fair wrist paired with the emerald green bracelet was really beautiful. Fu Tianfu's marriage was arranged so quickly that Fu Jiujiu hurriedly wrote a letter to her second brother and sister-in-law who were far away in the county. Even if they didn't rush into marriage, the engagement should at least be settled. It wasn't proper for their parents not to come visit. It will take a month for the letter to be sent and returned. Fu Baiwan and Tian Guihua, here, heard that the granddaughter-in-law was decided this way, they simply couldn't believe it. Fu Baimian laughed so hard his mouth couldn't close, "Tianfu, you lucky kid!" Fu Tianfu chuckled, "Of course, grandpa. With my little aunt here, how could I possibly fail to find a wife?" Fu Jiujiu dared to do this because he knew that his second brother and sister-in-law weren't meddling people, and they wouldn't get angry. This novel is first published on Traditional Chinese Novel Network. |