Men are superior to women: the heartthrob in Yunqi

Chapter 168 The Xu Family’s Troubles

In the following days, Mu Yao focused on paddy field farming. For this purpose, she specifically found Xu Ruchen, told him her idea, and wanted him to come and help her.

After the marriage between Xu Ruchen and Zhu Errou fell through, Xu Yuanming and Ye Jingshu found several noble ladies from wealthy and aristocratic families outside the capital for him, but all ended in failure.

At the dinner table, Mu Yao ate melon quietly without saying a word.

"The daughter of Zhang Shen's family is gentle and virtuous, but you don't like her. The daughter of Li Shen's family is pretty and intelligent, but you don't like her. The daughter of Zhao Shen's family is talented, but you don't even bat an eyelid. What kind of wife do you want?" Xu Yuanming tapped the table twice with his fingers excitedly and looked at Xu Ruchen with a serious look.

The dinner table was completely silent. It was the first time Mu Yao saw her father-in-law get angry, and she was so shocked that even her breathing slowed down a bit. Xu Yuanming looked exactly the same as when his grandfather urged his seventh uncle to get married.

Xu Ruchen pursed his lips tightly, staring at the plate of steamed cured meat on the table without saying a word.

Ye Jingshu felt sorry for her son and tugged at Xu Yuanming's sleeves: "Zhao Shen's daughter is already 25 years old this year. No wonder Ruchen doesn't like her."

"What's wrong with twenty-five? It's already good enough that he can find an unmarried girl who is twenty-five!" Xu Yuanming looked at Ye Jingshu in disbelief, and his voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.

Ye Jingshu choked, coughed, turned her head away and stammered, "That's not what I meant. The daughter of the Zhao family looks a little ordinary."

Xu Yuanming was stunned by her words, and then his eyes became sharp: "Okay. What about the noble lady of the Li family? She looks good enough for Ruchen, right?"

"She is weak! She had a serious illness two years ago and has only recovered in the past few months. I saw her complexion... not very good, pale." What Ye Jingshu disliked most was the noble lady of this family. If she died within a few years after marrying her, it would be difficult for her son to find another one!

Hearing this, Xu Yuanming was silent for a while before saying, "The daughter of the Zhang family is not bad."

"no!"

Mu Yao turned her head and looked at Xu Qingcheng in surprise. She didn't expect him to speak up.

Xu Qingcheng shook her head and said, "The one from the Zhang family has bad behavior."

"How do you know she has a bad character?" Xu Yuanming asked Xu Qingcheng with a puzzled look.

The noble lady of the Zhang family was famous for her gentleness and kindness. How come he had never heard that she had any problems with her character?

Xu Qingcheng's face tightened, and he lowered his mouth and said, "Dad, you can't listen to other people's one-sided words. You have to judge his character yourself, and don't let Big Brother down!"

Two years ago, the daughter of Zhang Shen's family went to Sanwei Bookstore to negotiate with him under the pretext of selling paintings, and secretly put drugs in his tea. Fortunately, Manager Wang arrived in time to avoid tragedy.

He didn't tell anyone about this except Shopkeeper Wang.

Now the two elders are trying to arrange a marriage between my eldest brother and this woman. How can I tolerate this?

Xu Yuanming glanced at Xu Qingcheng for a few times, then changed the subject and said, "The lady from Luo Shen's family is also in good condition."

After he mentioned a series of names, Xu Ruchen finally couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Dad, I've already said that you don't need to worry about my marriage. If you match people up like this, even if we get married, it won't last long."

The atmosphere in the room was suffocating. He stood up suddenly and strode away.

It's a rare opportunity to meet my sweetheart today, can't we just have a quiet meal together?

Xu Yuanming's face turned pale, and he was furious at his eldest son's attitude. Suddenly, he turned his sharp eyes to Xu Licheng.

Xu Licheng's pupils shrank suddenly, and he stood up like Xu Ruchen and said, "Dad, I'm full. Suddenly I remembered that I haven't finished what Minister Xu asked me to do, so I'll go back first."

"Sit down!" Xu Yuanming glanced at him unhappily, his tone full of unquestionable authority.

Xu Yuanming glanced at Mu Yao, then turned to Xu Licheng and said, "Helian Zhongzheng visited us some time ago and was interested in forming a marriage alliance with our Xu family. He specifically mentioned you."

YoYo?

Mu Yao's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a loud thunder exploded above her head.

She looked at Xu Licheng, Helian Qing's face appeared in her mind, and she shook her head.

It was hard to imagine what it would be like for these two to be together. She couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Several people looked at her in surprise, with puzzled eyes.

Mu Yao smiled and said, "Helian Qing has a light and lively personality, and her appearance and background are among the best in the world. Brother Licheng is open-minded and optimistic. It would be great if he could marry into the Helian family."

Ye Jingshu looked at Xu Yuanming in shock: "Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing?"

Xu Yuanming sighed, "Ruchen is two years older than Licheng. When the Helian family talked to me, I was biased towards Ruchen. Now it seems that it's good enough that his temper doesn't scare the noble lady away. Since Helian Zhongzheng is interested in Licheng, that's fine."

Ye Jingshu smiled and quickly looked at Mu Yao and said, "Yaoyao, when you return to Lanling County, help find out what Helian Qing means. I didn't expect that Helian Zhongzheng would be interested in our Li Cheng."

Mu Yao nodded. Suddenly she thought of something. If Helian Qing really married Xu Licheng, how would they address each other?

Xu Licheng sat there expressionless, moving his lips several times but unable to utter a single word.

His parents were determined to make his marriage to his eldest brother a reality. Even if they refused today, what about tomorrow? What about the day after tomorrow?

The two elders mentioned to the two brothers every now and then that a harmonious family brings prosperity. It's not that they didn't understand. Since there was no chance for success, it was better to look to the future.

The dinner ended unpleasantly.

Incense and candles had already been lit in the Qizi courtyard.

"Did you accept Wang Yanzhi?" Xu Qingcheng looked at Mu Yao and asked suddenly.

Now that he is in the court, there are some things he knows without his father and father-in-law telling him.

As for Wang Yanzhi, Xu Qingcheng knew his feelings for Mu Yao very early on.

After Mu Yao was captured in Wutai County, Wang Yanzhi rode with him at full speed for several days without sleep, which fully exposed his affection for him.

Xu Qingcheng was very calm today, and there was no turmoil in her eyes as Mu Yao had expected.

She nodded silently.

A long sigh came from her ears. Xu Qingcheng stood up and returned to the inner room.

Mu Yao sat at the table for a long time, and even when the moon was high in the sky, she still didn't move a step.

I fell asleep unknowingly, and when I woke up, I was lying steadily in Xu Qingcheng's arms.

The boy had handsome eyebrows and eyes, and distinct facial features. His black hair, like splashed ink, cascaded freely over his snow-white neck, making his thin lips look even more rosy.

I remember that when they first met, Mu Yao was attracted by his beautiful lips.

Raising the cup and gazing up at the blue sky, as bright as a jade tree standing in the wind - this is probably what is talking about him.