Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 496 - 262 Young Man_1

Chapter 496: Chapter 262 Young Man_1

Qian Sangui shook his head and sighed as soon as he heard his father wanted to get involved in Jinwa’s marriage. Jinwa was the Emperor’s grandson, reportedly the eldest. He was the legitimate eldest son of Prince Ning and his only son. Right now he found himself trembling in fear around him, just hoping that after Prince Ning returned to court, he could send him off safely and intact. He didn’t dare to have any extra thoughts about his future or his marriage at all.

But this matter couldn’t be discussed openly at the moment, which really put him in a difficult position.

Qian Sangui lowered his head without responding, while Qian Dagui laughed and said, "Dad, at such an old age you’re still worrying about them. We’re really thankful for that. Which family is it? If the conditions are good, we can agree to it."

Both Qian Dagui and Lady Wang knew that those decent families who were eager to engage with their own did so because of the third branch’s influence. Having the Old man Qian arrange the marriage was much better than if they did it, because if those families needed something from the third branch, Old man Qian could go directly to Qian Sangui. Therefore, they had no objections to Old man Qian finding matchmakers, in fact, they were pleased to see it happen.

Old man Qian was fairly satisfied with his eldest son’s attitude, but became somewhat irritated seeing his third son remain silent.

The old man was now quite dissatisfied with his third son, not because of Qian Yixiu’s marriage arrangements – after hearing that the Wong family was particularly unsuitable, he also felt that his great-granddaughter should not marry into them.

What displeased him about his third son was that while he was still alive, he was not made the leader of the Qian Clan.

The Qian Family ancestral hall was built upon the third son’s suggestion and his funding, and future daily expenses of the clan were also to be borne by the third branch. Naturally, these people elected Qian Sangui as the clan leader. However, had the third son modestly declined, saying that his old father was still around and should rightly hold the position, then he would have been able to rightfully assume the role of clan leader.

But the third son simply took the position without a hint of modesty. Old man Qian felt too embarrassed to plainly state his desire for the role, so he felt very frustrated. He didn’t understand how this most obedient and filial son had changed like this.

He was saying so much today and extending his reach so far to show everyone that he was still the head of the family. He had the right to decide anything about the younger generation’s affairs.

After he had finished speaking, his third son had just bowed his head and did not take a stance, completely disregarding his own face.

Seeing Old man Qian getting angry, Qian Sigui hurriedly laughed and said, "Dad, what’s the rush? Didn’t Manjiang’s letter say that Prince Ning already sent Yuan dog back to The Great Desert and is continuing to pursue his victory? I heard it in the provincial city that this time Prince Ning has accomplished such great deeds, he will definitely please the Emperor upon his return to the Capital City, and he might even become the Crown Prince – the future Emperor. Manjiang is a trusted aide of Prince Ning; could his future be poor? He is definitely going to get promoted. When that time comes, his children will be looking for well-matched families in the Capital City. Who would be interested in finding these local rich folks here? As for Shan Wa, with his good education and Manjiang’s support, he might also become a high official. Finding a girl from a good family as a support would give him an even greater future. How much help can these daughters of local families be, no matter how virtuous?"

Lady Wang, hearing this, was overjoyed and laughed, "Ah, it is only four uncles who have heard and seen more in the provincial city, more insightful than us country folks, indeed it is so."

Qian Dagui also nodded repeatedly with a smile, angering Old man Qian so much that his beard bristled.

Immediately, Qian Manhe laughed and said, "When the time comes for Shan Wa and Jinwa to meet the right girls, they still have to pass by the Old Great-grandpa. Without his approval, we won’t allow them to be engaged."

Everyone agreed, saying it was the right thing to do, and that Shan Wa and Jinwa’s future marriage arrangements would definitely have to go through Old Great-grandpa Qian. As the matter was still far off, Qian Sangui was happy to comply. This smoothed the Old man Qian’s ruffled feathers, and a trace of a smile returned to his face.

Qian Yixiu couldn’t help but sneer secretly; the older the old man got, the more confused he became. Why didn’t he learn from Old woman Qian to relax and quietly live out his later years?

After dinner, they kept Old man Qian and Old woman Qian company for a while, and then the people of the second and third branches each returned to their own homes.

With the death of Benben, the third branch had little joy during the New Year. After finishing the New Year’s meal, everyone retired early to their rooms. Only Qian Hua, Huang Tie, Li Jinhu, and Su Ming were left playing Ma Diao in the main hall, keeping vigil with the head of the family.

On the second day of the New Year, Qian Manxia led Wan Dazhong, Sister Fang, and Wan Erniu back to her parental home. Ever since Qian Manxia married into the Wan family, she has taken Wan Erniu home with her every year on the second day to have a meal.

Qian Manxia’s due date was early next month, and her belly was already very large.

Qian Yixiu led his younger siblings to salute Wan Erniu and Uncle Wan, and each received two large red envelopes. Qian Yijin, having already visited the Wan family on the first day and received his red envelope, did not have one today.