PWDLAW Chapter 488: Persistence
Chapter 488: Persistence
Thanks to the Song family's lack of foresight, they flaunted the bracelet they received as soon as they got it, even though they later managed to keep the news hidden. However, they still revealed some information which could be considered a leverage.
"Mother, what should we do now?" Zhang momentarily felt lost.
Chu Lin instinctively looked at Chu Liushi. In the household, he knew that his mother was the smartest. Whenever there was a difficult problem, she could always solve it well.
Chu Liushi glanced at Ye Muyu.
Seeing Ye Muyu's calm demeanor, without expressions of anger, shock, or a cold-hearted desire to watch the drama unfold, it was evident that this third daughter-in-law had some thoughts on the matter.
Compared to the eldest daughter-in-law Zhang, she was more composed and intelligent.
Chu Liushi felt a slight sense of relief. As for Zhang, considering that this matter was related to Qingxiang and mishandling it could tarnish the reputation of other unmarried women in the Chu family, she was understandably agitated. Chu Liushi couldn't blame her at this moment.
"I'll ask one question: What do you all think?" Chu Liushi inquired.
"Should we continue with the marriage proposal to the Song family or should we ask for compensation from the Song family and voluntarily cancel the engagement?" This question was actually on Ye Muyu's mind as well. Only by determining their stance could they discuss the next steps.
Zhang hesitated for a moment.
Without hesitation, Chu Lin said, "It seems like the Song family wants to cancel this engagement. Plus, with the involvement of the Wang landlord's family, we should definitely cancel the engagement but we mustn't tarnish Qingxiang's reputation."
"No," Zhang frowned, refuting.
Chu Liushi asked, "Why?"
Ye Muyu looked at Zhang and saw the struggle in her eyes. She couldn't help but glance outside the door.
The door was closed because this matter couldn't be leaked out.
However, upon a closer look, Ye Muyu noticed a figure outside the side door. It seemed highly likely to be Chu Qingxiang.
"The Song family clearly doesn't want to marry into our Chu family. Are you still insisting on continuing this engagement with Qingxiang?" Chu Liushi couldn't help but guess why Zhang hesitated.
Clearly, she was already aware that Chu Qingxiang was not willing to accept the engagement.
Without waiting for further thought, the door of the main hall was pushed open and Chu Qingxiang walked in with red eyes.
"Grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, third aunt, Qingxiang is unfilial." Chu Qingxiang walked in and knelt in front of all the elders, her gaze unusually firm.
Ye Muyu suddenly remembered the time during the women's arts competition when this niece cooked despite burning several fingers, leaving numerous scars, and the calluses on her hands clearly indicated long hours of sewing.
This girl, she was clearly quite determined.
"You…" Chu Liushi was shaken and tears welled up in her aged eyes. She pleaded in a sorrowful voice, "Qingxiang, you're a good child, diligent and capable. Why must you insist on pursuing a man?"
"If you want to marry someone with a title, we can find someone in the neighboring county or even in the prefectural city!"
"Grandmother, do you think any scholar who knows about my engagement being broken off would agree to marry me?" Chu Qingxiang's eyes were filled with sadness.
But after a moment, her gaze became even more resolute. "Since Song Lu is the man I've chosen, then in this lifetime I can only marry him. Regardless of life or death, whatever the outcome may be, it's my own choice. I'm just sorry for not repaying my parents and grandparents for their upbringing."
Chu Qingxiang suddenly bowed down and kowtowed to everyone.
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