Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 219 - 156: Proposal_3

Qian Yijin considerately said, "Grandfather need not blame himself; perhaps this is the will of heaven."

Qian Sangui, looking appreciatively at his grandson, added, "There are eight pearls in total. Auntie Xia, Jinwa, and Yixiu will each have one, and those three have already been set aside. I’ve been thinking about going to the provincial city in a while to sell these five pearls and taking Jinwa and Yixiu to see the city as well. It is said that traveling abroad is more beneficial than reading thousands of books; this way, they can gain some worldly experience."

Qian Yijin and Qian Yixiu were overjoyed, but Cheng Yue’s eyes misted with a layer of tears. She said, "Jinwa is a boy, and if it’s really necessary, then let him go. But Yixiu cannot leave; Yueyue cannot be without her."

Qian Yixiu had exhausted all her persuasive words, and Qian Yijin also helped his sister to convince Cheng Yue, but Cheng Yue still stubbornly shook her head.

Qian Yixiu then imitated White Lotus Mom, with tears welling in her eyes, she said, "Mom, if Yixiu shouldn’t go, then that’s settled; Yixiu will stay at home to accompany Mom. But truly, truly I am very upset, so upset that I can’t even sleep."

The pitiful look and tone were just like Cheng Yue’s, anyone who saw it would feel pity. Not to mention Cheng Yue felt heartache; the others also felt sorry for her and joined in urging Cheng Yue. Eventually, Cheng Yue tearfully agreed.

Qian Sangui then mentioned his intention to wait for Steward Wong to go to the provincial city so they could hitch a ride on his family’s horse-drawn carriage, which would be much faster. If they took a bullock cart, they wouldn’t be able to arrive in one day and would have to stay overnight somewhere.

The next morning, Qian Sangui sent Qian Hua to the Song family estate to ask Steward Wong and his son when they would be going to the provincial city.

Lady Wu began preparing for the trip of Qian Sangui and his two grandsons to the provincial city; they would need to stay there for several nights. Even though they would be staying at Qian Sigui’s house, they needed to pack some change of clothes, food for the road, and gifts for the household of the fourth brother. Since Lady Wu would be in charge at home, Huang Tie would accompany them.

Meanwhile, Qian Manxia sat under the eaves, embroidering and teaching Qian Yixiu how to make hairnets.

Yesterday, Qian Xiang had someone send a message, saying that Li Zhanqiu would come to fetch Qian Mandie to the county town to play for a few days, so Qian Manxia and Qian Xiaoyu did not visit the main house.

Around the end of Si Hour, Wan Dazhong and his son arrived.

Qian Yixiu’s eyes widened in surprise. It was not surprising that Wan Dazhong came, but his attire was unexpected.

Typically dressed in short tunics, Wan Dazhong was now dressed in a lake blue robe with round collar and arrow sleeves, his hair held on top of his head with a jade pin, looking even more neat and dapper, ceremoniously imposing. The gift in his hands was not the usual game, but a basket of grapes.

From his attire, it was clear he was here to meet his prospective in-laws.

With his physique and looks, he resembled a male model stepping down from a pyramid-shaped stage in a previous life. An auntie joked mischievously to herself, wondering how many abs might be hidden under his clothes. For their little aunt to find such a fine-looking and capable husband, she felt she should also offer her blessings.

Qian Manxia and Qian Yixiu quickly stood up to greet Wan Erniu, and then Qian Yixiu smiled at Wan Dazhong, "Uncle Wan looks really handsome today."

Wan Dazhong’s dark face flushed with a shade of red, and he laughed, "Look at what Yixiu is saying, I’m almost embarrassed."

After inviting the father and son into the house, Qian Manxia blushed as she poured them tea and then excused herself, while Qian Yixiu very unconsciously lingered in the house and did not leave. She pretended not to notice the hints from Lady Wu to go outside.

After a round of politeness, Wan Erniu expressed his desire to send a matchmaker to the Qian family to speak on behalf of his son.

Wan Dazhong, fearing the Qian family might not agree, stood up with flushed face and assured Qian Sangui and Lady Wu. He said that if he was fortunate enough to marry Auntie Xia, he would treasure her, strive for equality and respect in their relationship, and make her the happiest woman.

Wan Erniu also stated that once he had a daughter-in-law, he would not let his son hunt anymore and would hand over the family’s wealth to his daughter-in-law to manage...

The declarations of the father and son pleased Qian Sangui and Lady Wu immensely. Qian Sangui chuckled, "Wan Erniu is being too polite. A daughter-in-law married into the family should be filial to her parents-in-law and serve her husband. Finding a son-in-law like Dazhong is Auntie Xia’s good fortune, as well as our Qian family’s."

The four of them agreed to send for a matchmaker the next day to formalize the proposal, planning to have the marriage after Auntie Xia reached marriageable age in two years.