Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 194: It Can Only Be This Way (1/2)

Chapter 194: Chapter 194: It Can Only Be This Way

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Upon arriving at the front door of her house, Zhuang Qingning saw Zhuang Yutian coming towards her.

“Uncle Yutian.” Zhuang Qingning greeted.

Upon seeing Zhuang Qingning returning, Zhuang Yutian quickened his pace and approached, “Just now, I was wondering whether you would be busy with the shop in town at this time and whether I would be able to find you. What a coincidence that you’re back.”

“Your aunt has been nagging me to bring you two some pouches. I’ve been running back and forth but kept forgetting. Your aunt gave me a good scolding, so I had to make sure to bring them back for you this time.”

“Here you go, two for each of you, so you can alternate their use. When new patterns become available in the shop, I’ll let your aunt pick some nice ones and bring them back for you.”

As Zhuang Yutian spoke, he stuffed the four pouches he held into the hands of Zhuang Qingning and Zhuang Qingsui.

The pouches were commonly used by young girls and were of colors most girls favored: bean green, smoky blue, peach red, water lotus red. The fabric was of moderate price and decent quality with embroidery of orchids or wintersweet designs.

“Thank you, Uncle Yutian.” Zhuang Qingning thanked him as she took the pouches, “Please convey our thanks to Aunt as well.”

“Sure.” Zhuang Yutian cracked a smile, then slightly lowered his voice, “How did your persuasion of my mother go these days?”

He referred to his plan of taking turns with his brother, Zhuang Yucheng, to accommodate Mrs. Wen in their homes.

Both brothers failed in persuading Mrs. Wen and received sharp scoldings instead. The brothers did not dare to press the matter further for fear of upsetting Mrs. Wen, so they hoped Zhuang Qingning could mediate.

“Well, I’ve talked to her several times, but she doesn’t seem keen.”

Zhuang Qingning replied frankly, “However, she does appreciate your filial intentions. She was quite pleased and even praised you a few times to me.”

Mrs. Wen typically had a sharp tongue, so it was rare for her to speak normally, let alone to praise them. Given their life-long experience, her praises were exceptionally uncommon.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yutian was quite delighted, even rubbing his hands together excitedly.

However, the idea that even though Mrs. Wen had praised them, she still had no inclination to live with them, disheartened Zhuang Yutian.

“Uncle Yutian, I feel that she has her own considerations.”

Zhuang Qingning said, “She understands her own temperament. It’s the accumulation of many years, and it’s impossible for her to change. She’s aware of your and Uncle Yucheng’s filial piety, and knows that both your wives are kind. A day or two living together wouldn’t bother her.”

“Ten days to half a month may require her to adapt, but she’ll get through it. However, if she were to live with you for three months to half a year, she’d likely feel uncomfortable. After one or two years, there might be grievances.”

“The moment filial piety becomes a reality, things might not go as well as imagined, especially when encountering disagreements. Quarrels might become a common occurrence.”

“She’s worried that if you live together, instead of a harmonious family she imagines, it would turn into a place where chickens and dogs stir at each other. You would feel uncomfortable, and she would feel unhappy.”