Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1006 - Xuaners Thoughts

Chapter 1006: Chapter 1006: Xuan’er’s Thoughts

Chapter 1006 -1006: Xuan’er’s Thoughts

At dusk, a group led by County Magistrate Zhu took their leave one after another.

Meanwhile, the clan leader and elders, quite thick-skinned, stayed behind.

That night, countless tents were set up on the slope outside the Di family’s courtyard. In addition to Di Yelei and other trusted followers from the capital city, the clan leader and elders were also accommodated among them.

Not long after dinner, Di Xuan finally returned. He hadn’t even finished washing up when he was summoned to Liu Sisi’s room by Ms. Gao.

“Mom, did you ask Xuan’er to come over because there is something you need?”

As soon as he entered the room, Di Xuan asked softly.

Liu Sisi was vexed by Di Wei’s marriage issues, but when she heard Di Xuan’s question, she relaxed her furrowed eyebrows.

“It’s really nothing too serious. It’s just that we haven’t had a good chat for some days. I specifically called for you today because I wanted to hear your opinion.”

Di Xuan was startled. What could there be that required his opinion?

“Mom is joking. Whatever it is, you can just decide, and Xuan’er will surely do his utmost to comply.”

“It’s about your lifelong matter.”

Liu Sisi laughed softly, pleased to see Di Xuan’s eyes go wide and his cheeks flush with a hint of red.

“Mom, you…”

Liu Sisi chuckled and shook her head in amusement, pointing to a chair beside her, “Sit down, let’s sit and talk. Actually, the situation is like this…”

She didn’t beat around the bush, and quickly relayed the details of the conversation between Di Yelei and Prince Luo.

“Thirteenth Luo has always been calm and steady, with a gentle and peaceful appearance, and she has won my approval. Both your dad and I think she’s suitable. However, your dad’s idea was to ask for your opinion and see what you think of Thirteen. Our Di family might be impoverished and out of favor, but we certainly aren’t in such a desperate situation that we need to use marriage to stabilize our standing and gain support from the imperial court.”

Liu Sisi might have thought differently, but that was her opinion.

Even if she didn’t tell Di Xuan, as a son he naturally wouldn’t oppose. Nonetheless, she hoped that Di Xuan and Thirteenth Luo were mutually affectionate, as lovers destined to be together—certainly better than creating a resentful couple.

Di Xuan kept his head down from start to finish, only lifting it after Liu Sisi was done speaking. The blush gradually faded from his face, and he greeted her with a fist.

“Xuan’er has no particular opinion. It’s just that I’ve heard Prefecture Princess Luo is benevolent and filial, that during her mourning period for her mother, she, undeterred by wind or rain, transcribed scriptures every day—her filial piety is commendable. Since ancient times, men’s marriages and women’s weddings have been decided by parental authority and the matchmaker’s recommendation. All Xuan’er’s affairs are for Mom to decide.”

Liu Sisi smiled to herself!

If it really were just parental decree and the matchmaker’s recommendation, why would he have praised Thirteenth Luo so effusively before? It was clear that he had already taken a liking to her!

Liu Sisi’s eyes twinkled mischievously, and she cleared her throat with a serious tone,

“Originally, I heard that Prince Luo seemed to have some complaints. Since that’s the case, then I will just turn down the proposal. Don’t worry, in the future I will definitely choose a daughter from a good family who can match you, who will follow her husband’s lead. I will not allow your status to be wasted.”

This sudden shift stunned Di Xuan, his eyes going wide, quite flabbergasted.

“Mom, that’s not… I… I didn’t mean, I mean I…”

He was at a loss for words.

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Yet in his heart, he wished he could give himself a couple of slaps on the face!

“Couldn’t you have just said no directly? Why did you have to respond with what’s considered the standard answer, resulting in this mess? But how do we resolve it now?”

Liu Sisi looked at the other’s constipated expression and nearly laughed outright, but she forcefully held it back.

“What’s the matter? Are you worried that Mom’s rejection will damage the friendship between our two families? Rest assured! A mere foreign prince won’t shake Dad’s foundation. Just wait a while longer until His Majesty comes around to certain things, and our return to the capital will be a matter of sooner rather than later…”

Liu Sisi rambled on, and Di Xuan tried several times to interject, but Liu Sisi forcefully cut him off each time.

“Mom, what I mean to say is, I mean I think I want to…”

Di Xuan still tried to advocate for himself.

“Xuan’er, don’t be sad. Mom has already thought it through. After rejecting Prince Luo, Mom will choose a daughter from a wealthy family for you, I guarantee you’ll be satisfied.”

“…”

How could he possibly be satisfied?

Liu Sisi, however, didn’t allow Di Xuan to say much more, and after a few sentences, excused herself saying she was tired and wanted to rest, and had Di Xuan ushered out of the room.

Di Xuan stood alone outside the door, completely at a loss as to how things ended up this way?

After Di Yelei came back and lay down, Liu Sisi discussed the matter with him: “Xuan’er wanted to speak several times, but I kept interrupting him. Who knows how he’ll manage to sleep tonight. But it’s probably for the best. If he wants something, he should strive for it himself. Look at Thirteen, even a girl understands that and takes action. If he’s hiding in the shadows without saying a word, then maybe he doesn’t fancy Thirteen as much as he thought.”

“Now you’re being mischievous again. If you keep teasing him like this, be careful he might take it seriously.”

Di Yelei pinched her little nose, his face full of affection, “Since Xuan’er is also interested, you should settle this matter earlier to avoid unnecessary complications and someone else taking the lead.”

“Don’t pinch, it hurts!”

Liu Sisi mimicked his gesture and pinched his nose hard.

Finally, she said again, “I’ll remember this. Tomorrow I’ll send someone to inform Prince Luo, to hear what he has to say.”

Sending someone to inform the other party would also set the two’s marriage in motion. This time, as both sides understood each other’s feelings, there shouldn’t be any issues.

Di Yelei appeared very tired, rubbing his forehead in silence for a long time without relaxing his furrowed brows.

“What’s the matter? Is your wound still hurting, or is it the hangover? Do you want me to have someone bring over the hangover drink?”

“No need, it’s just the alcohol. I’ll be fine in a while.”

Di Yelei shook his head, evidently worn out by various worries.

“How can we do nothing? Wait here.”

Liu Sisi quickly gave orders, and soon a little maid brought over the drink for hangover, attending him as he drank it.

“The main Family has many ideas, and even more so, they have high expectations. However, I’ve directly refused any unreasonable requests. I’m just afraid that if they don’t get what they want this time, there’ll be a next time and the time after that. This really isn’t good.”

In reality, even if the main Family didn’t make any requests, Di Yelei planned to help the Di family, after all, he was one of the Di family’s members. But when he thought of their cold-bloodedness, he still couldn’t muster the courage to send the delegation back home.

“What if they refuse to give up? What will you do?”

These were their greatest concerns; naturally, the first thing to deal with was the person who always incited others among them.