Chapter 668: Chapter 601, Disagree_1 Chapter 668: Chapter 601, Disagree_1 Zhu Qiyun got lost in the courtyard, and the affair of being escorted back by Yan Wenjie had spread to Madam Li by early next morning.

Having confirmed several times that Zhu Qiyun’s encounter with Yan Wenjie was coincidental, and not deliberate on anyone’s part, Madam Li finally laughed, “That Zhu girl sure has some guts.”

When Daohua arrived, she happened to hear this, “Who’s got guts now?”

Madam Li chuckled and recounted Zhu Qiyun’s chance meeting with Yan Wenjie, as well as the moment when she expressed her feelings to him.

After hearing this, Daohua wore an approving look, “Miss Zhu is very adept at seizing opportunities. If Second Brother is truly moved by her words, even if Second Aunt once refused Miss Zhu’s betrothal and disapproves of this match, the outcome could be uncertain if Second Brother himself is willing.

Mother’s seldomly win against their own sons.”

Madam Li’s face showed hesitation, “Isn’t this Miss Zhu perhaps a little too calculating?”

Daohua shook her head, “Fighting for one’s own happiness without hindering others, a bit of plotting does no harm.”

Madam Li nodded, “You’re right, this Miss Zhu really is quite suitable for Wenjie. The people in the second house have a bit too much petty cleverness and not enough true wisdom; they should find someone like her who knows how to weigh options and has a sense of propriety to lead them.”

As she spoke, her face revealed a sigh.

“Miss Zhu is also somewhat unlucky. If her father were still alive, her marriage prospects wouldn’t be so difficult. For the first match, that Zhuang Family certainly wouldn’t have dared to cancel the engagement so lightly.”

Reflecting on Zhu Qiyun’s predicament, Daohua gained a deeper understanding of the grave consequences that came with being refused in ancient times. Regardless of who was at fault, a canceled betrothal was a significant blemish.

Like Zhu Qiyun, who clearly seemed like a fine young woman just by looking at her, but just because she had been rejected once, she found herself pushed by her relatives to marry an idiot. If she truly married him, her life would truly be ruined.

Seeing that the day had fully dawned, Madam Li took Daohua to visit the old lady’s quarters.

Meanwhile, in the Yan Family’s second branch.

Upon learning that Zhu Qiyun had been refused before, Sun immediately blew up in the house, “It’s preposterous to bully people like this. My Wenjie is a clean and honest gentleman. How dare a rejected good-for-nothing even dream of clinging to him; let her keep dreaming!”

Hearing this, Yan Wenjie, who had come over to pay respects, instantly furrowed his brows, “Mother, what are you saying? Even if you disagree, there’s no need to speak so ill of the lady.”

Seeing her son contradict her, Sun grew even more furious, “What’s wrong with you? Isn’t your mother standing up for you? Just look at yourself. Since we started proposing marriages for you, how many rejections have you faced? And now, even those who’ve been refused dare to set their sights on you, doesn’t it disgust you?”

Yan Wenjie couldn’t help but argue back, “It’s you who’s been rejected, not me.”

Sun was taken aback, “I went to propose on your behalf, isn’t rejecting me the same as rejecting you?”

Yan Wenjie muttered, “But I never aspired to marry a daughter from those high-ranking families.” Speaking with a pleading look, “Mother, I don’t even have an official title on me; please stop fixating on those officials’ daughters. They won’t favor me; why bring humiliation upon yourself.”

Sun, frustrated, smacked Yan Wenjie on the head, “Can’t you be a bit more ambitious? Look at Wenxiu and Wenkai’s in-laws, the Yue Family, what kind of family are they? You’re all brothers from one family; you can’t lag too far behind them, can you?”

Seeing Sun compare him to his elder and younger brothers again, Yan Wenjie grew extremely irritated, and his tone turned sharp, “Mother, can you not compare me to Big Brother and Fourth Brother in the future? I am what I am; no matter how you compare, I can’t surpass them.”

“What’s all this noise about so early in the morning? I heard you all the way from outside the courtyard.”

Yan Zhiyuan walked in from outside, a look of displeasure across his face.

Sun Family glanced at him, “Are you even managing your son’s marital affairs? Always running around outside, I really don’t know who you’re trying to entertain.”

Yan Zhiyuan replied disinterestedly, “You wouldn’t understand these outside matters being a woman of the household.”

Yan Wenjie frowned, “Father, you didn’t come home to sleep last night?” As he spoke, he glanced at his father’s clothes, recalling that his father had not worn this outfit the day before.

Seeing his son’s inquisitive gaze, Yan Zhiyuan felt a bit guilty, but quickly diverted the topic, “What about Wenjie’s marriage proposal? Isn’t your sister-in-law helping you with the selections? Why start a fuss this early morning?”

Sun Family said irritably, recounting the matter of Zhu Qiyun, “Look at this, Lord, the nephews of the sister-in-law are either betrothed to a girl from an earl’s family or a maiden from a longstanding aristocratic family. Yet, when it comes to our Wenjie, he gets someone who has broken off an engagement before! How can I not be angry?”

Hearing this, Yan Wenjie said somewhat angrily, “Mother, you are being somewhat unfair. Madam Zhu made a visit, and Auntie didn’t know her intention in advance. Besides, she didn’t force you to agree to this marriage. Do you think it’s appropriate to say such things?”

Yan Yihuan, who had been sitting silently to the side, couldn’t help but speak up, “Mother, Auntie is quite attentive towards Second Brother’s marital matters. Every time you examine the girls, doesn’t she accompany you?”

Seeing that neither her son nor daughter were on her side, Sun Family was livid, pointing at them with a fierce expression and saying, “Go on, keep turning your elbows outwards; I couldn’t care less about you anymore.”

After listening to what happened, Yan Zhiyuan also felt that it was not good to have a girl who had broken off an engagement, and after thinking, he said, “If you disagree, just go and talk to your sister-in-law about it. What’s the use of getting angry here?”

Yan Yihuan moved her lips, feeling that Miss Zhu was quite nice. Unfortunately, her parents would not listen to her.

Afterward, the second branch of the Yan Family went to the old lady’s courtyard.

Seeing Madam Li already sitting inside the room, Sun Family directly said, “Sister-in-law, I will not agree to let Wenjie marry a girl who has broken off an engagement.”

Madam Li glanced at Sun Family, who wore a sour face, then turned towards Yan Zhiyuan, who seemed to agree, and smiled lightly, “It is you who is marrying a daughter-in-law. Whether you agree or not is up to you. I’m just here to give some advice.”

At these words, Sun Family’s expression improved somewhat.

However, the old Lady Yan knitted her brows, looking at Sun Family, “What kind of goddess do you actually want to match with Wenjie? Every girl you’ve met so far has not met your standards, but I think Miss Zhu is quite decent.”

Sun Family said with dissatisfaction, “Mother, that girl has broken off an engagement, how can she be matched with Wenjie?”

Old Lady Yan humphed, “If she hadn’t broken off an engagement, do you think she would have considered Wenjie with her qualifications?”

Daohua noticed that Yan Wenjie’s face changed slightly and quickly laughed, “Grandmother, that’s called destiny. There are so many good girls and good lads in the world. Those who end up together do so because they find the right person at the right time and place. Maybe there are others with better qualifications, but having good conditions doesn’t necessarily mean they are suitable.”

Old Lady Yan also realized her words might have hurt her grandson, so she quickly followed up on Daohua’s words, saying, “Exactly, exactly, that’s just what I meant.” As she spoke, she nodded affirmatively at Yan Wenjie.

Seeing the old lady respond like this, Yan Wenjie felt like laughing, thinking that although his grandmother was a bit biased, she was still good to him, her grandson, at least caring about his feelings.

Sun Family muttered discontentedly from the side, “Regardless, I don’t agree.”