Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 97: It is Accomplished (1/2)

Chapter 97: Chapter 97: It is Accomplished

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“Grandma, you might not be aware of this, but although Xiao Xi is a servant girl, she is a maid that attends directly to her master, which sets her apart from ordinary servant girls. And having been with the Su Family for so many years, she must have quite a few connections at the Su Mansion. If she can help to sway some relations in the Su family, perhaps the husband could even advance further,”

“This, well, Xiao Xi may be a maid with a somewhat different status, but in the end, she’s just a servant girl. Even if I agree to it, Mrs. Wang will certainly not consent. That woman can make quite a fuss when she wants to, and it’s a dreadful headache. If Brother Hao, unaware of the situation, listens to his mother, he might think that I, his Grandma, am extremely biased and don’t value him, thinking that’s why I’d let him marry a servant girl. That wouldn’t sound good if word got out.” The Old Lady was still somewhat hesitant.

Mrs. Zhou saw that the Old Lady felt this way and knew that, at heart, she agreed. It was just that she couldn’t get past the loss of face and was also worried about continuous opposition from the family members at home. After all, marriage is a much bigger affair than the trivial matters the Old Lady was used to deciding independently. She couldn’t act recklessly this time. If faced with persistent family opposition, and the marriage fell through, the Old Lady’s authority might be affected. However, Mrs. Zhou was confident that as long as the Old Lady was convinced, the matter would essentially be settled, or else she wouldn’t have suggested it.

“Grandma, why don’t you call Third Brother here and ask his preferences first? I’m really considering what’s best for Third Brother and the Main House. If Third Brother himself isn’t willing, then let it be. I meant well in suggesting a granddaughter-in-law; I wouldn’t want to be misunderstood,”

“Do you really think that way?” The Old Lady cast a doubtful glance at Mrs. Zhou. Although she relied on her eldest daughter-in-law on a daily basis, she wasn’t completely oblivious and knew her eldest daughter-in-law was very scheming. She had pretended not to notice her attempts to suppress Mrs. Wang. Now that it concerned her youngest grandson’s marriage, and Mrs. Zhou’s attitude was clearly at odds with him, although she favored her eldest grandson, she also wished her youngest grandson well. She couldn’t help but be skeptical when she heard Mrs. Zhou say this.

“Of course, I think that way. Your words, Grandma, have saddened me quite a bit. Although I may clash with Second Mother and act upon a moment’s anger over trivial matters that don’t affect the big picture, in major matters, I’m not someone who cannot discern the seriousness. Third Brother’s marriage is a top priority for our family. How could I jest about something so significant! In the end, Third Brother and we are all one family; even if there might be petty conflicts from day to day, they are merely internal squabbles. If Third Brother fares well, wouldn’t that benefit us of the Main House too?”

“This?” The Old Lady, having heard Mrs. Zhou say this, believed her for the most part.

“Grandma, even if you don’t trust that I want the best for Third Brother, this matter does tie into the husband’s future. I wouldn’t dare make a joke of anything, certainly not the husband’s matters. You can trust me this once. Besides, whether this works out still depends on Third Brother’s own wishes. Even if I, as his Sister-in-law, want to do well by him, he has to be willing himself,”

Mrs. Zhou’s certainty in allowing Han Hao to voice his opinion stemmed from catching a glimpse of those somewhat inappropriate looks her dear Third Brother had cast toward Xiao Xi. She was an experienced woman and could clearly see that Han Hao was smitten with the servant girl.

Han Hao was such a fool for beauty. That Xiao Xi did have quite an attractive face and was also very efficient at her work. If she were to marry into the family, she could shoulder a good part of the housework, which would lighten Mrs. Zhou’s load considerably. Given Xiao Xi’s background as a servant girl, she likely wouldn’t dare to object much. Besides, servant girls are meant to work, and she’s probably used to it from before.