PWDLAW Chapter 396: Persuasion

 Chapter 396: Persuasion

"If you can understand, I'll be relieved. Qingxiang is a good girl. When she marries into your family, she will surely be filial to her in-laws and considerate of her husband. This, I can guarantee."


"In married life, mutual understanding is crucial. Now that Ah Lu understands the glory of Qingxiang's marriage, she will also take good care of Ah Lu, allowing him to concentrate on his studies."


"Compared to some trivial matters at home, the child's education is more important after all. If he can become an official, it would be a joyous event for the family's reputation. I see that Ah Lu is quite scholarly, in the future there might be time to discuss things with Ah Heng."


Chu Liushi deliberately led Huang Shi to think along these lines indicating that their family was not easy to bully. After all, Chu Heng was more outstanding than Song Lu and everyone acknowledged it. One was an ordinary scholar and the other was a top scholar.


Of course, she also hoped that Song Lu as her future son-in-law could enter officialdom and help support Ah Heng in the future. It was a win-win situation.


Huang Shi, upon hearing this, shifted her attention to Ah Heng. Slapping her forehead in realization, she thought, "Right, we're marrying into the Chu family to strengthen our relationship with Ah Heng. Since Ah Lu and Ah Heng will be going to the provincial capital together for the imperial examination, can't they build some camaraderie along the way?"


As for the betrothal money, Huang Shi recalled Zhang's words and couldn't help but confirm, "Sister, you are right. It seems Huang misunderstood earlier. Zhang did think it over carefully. This money is ultimately for Qingxiang, for the small household of Ah Lu. So, let's agree on six taels of betrothal money."


Chu Liushi heard the probing tone in Huang Shi's words but knew that Zhang and her eldest son had discussed it beforehand. They did not intend to deceive the Song family. Of course, since it was Qingxiang's dowry, it couldn't be controlled by Huang Shi.


It seemed that Huang Shi hadn't considered this point at all. Perhaps, marrying into the Song family would bring some troubles but at least Zhang and herself got along harmoniously, with mutual compromise.


As for the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, there would be conflicts in an ordinary family as well. Song Lu had good character, was scholarly, and had good personal conditions. At least, Qingxiang wouldn't have to worry about being poorly treated in her new home.


In simple terms, it was about marrying into a family with good conditions. After all there would always be conflicts in mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships.


"Of course, we are all considering the best for our children." Chu Liushi nodded.


Without discussing Huang Shi's thoughts, the matter of the betrothal money was settled. Since it was already mid-afternoon, Chu Liushi asked Zhang to prepare dinner. They usually ate dinner early, as they had to return to the village and it would take some time.


Having settled her daughter's marriage, Zhang Shi was in a good mood and gladly went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.


Chu Liushi, on the other hand entertained Huang Shi.


After returning, Chu Lin was called by Chu Liushi to talk privately with Song Lu.


Song Lu sat quietly at the lower end of the table, waiting for the two elders to speak.


Chu Lin glanced at his father, not knowing how to broach the subject. Before leaving, Mother had asked him to inquire about the real reason for Song Lu's early marriage. Hadn't the Song family already given an explanation?


Chu Zhiwen, who had more confidence in his wife's wisdom, believed that there might be some hidden reasons. Facing the younger generation, he didn't hesitate.


He asked directly, "Ah Lu, now that it's just us, your grandpa wants you to sincerely tell us the true reason for your early marriage."

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