The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 920 - 788, Overestimating Oneself_2

Madam Li looked at her daughter, "Do you also think that Yile would be unwilling?"

Daohua replied, "Mother, you know Yile’s temperament all too well, she’s just like the second aunt; think about the kind of family the wives she chose for the second uncle came from?"

"She’s always been proud, and now that she clearly has better options, how could she fancy... the third cousin?"

Madam Li’s expression turned displeased, "Is your third cousin that bad?" with a huff she added, "If it weren’t for our support, what kind of good choices could she possibly have?"

After a silence, Madam Li continued, "Truthfully, I do not have high hopes for Yile; the girl lacks the sense of propriety and understanding of the big picture that Yihuan has. With the third cousin being gentle in nature and Yile being prideful and arrogant, he would hardly be able to hold sway over her."

Daohua nodded in agreement.

Madam Li pondered for a moment, "However, since your eldest uncle has already spoken, I still have to ask for the second branch’s opinion."

That same afternoon, Madam Li summoned Zhu Qiyun to the main courtyard.

Zhu Qiyun smiled and asked, "Great-aunt, did you summon me for something?"

Madam Li replied with a smile, "Nothing much, just wanted to have a chat with you." As she gestured for Zhu Qiyun to have some tea and took a sip from her own cup, she began to probe, "Yihuan’s marriage has been settled, but what are your thoughts on Yile and Wenjie?"

Zhu Qiyun quickly set down her teacup, "Before we left home, my father-in-law and mother-in-law specifically instructed us to listen to the great-uncle and great-aunt’s decisions after arriving in Beijing."

Madam Li smiled slightly, "What do you think of Chenzhi?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Qiyun’s heart skipped a beat.

The great-aunt wouldn’t mention her nephew for no reason; could it be that she intended to marry Yile into her maternal family?

Watching Zhu Qiyun, who showed no joy but rather a troubled expression, Madam Li’s smile faded a little; after all, the Li Family was her maternal family, and seeing her own family being slighted did not sit well with her.

Realizing she hadn’t managed her expression well, Zhu Qiyun hurriedly rectified the situation by listing all of Li Chenzhi’s good traits.

Madam Li said with a light smile, "Chenzhi isn’t as great as you make him out to be, but let’s stop talking about him. Let’s discuss Yile; when you go back, help me ask her what kind of family she is looking to marry into and let me know her response."

Zhu Qiyun gave a stiff nod.

...

"I’ve always said the great-aunt has a kind face but a ruthless heart, but you all insisted otherwise; do you believe me now? She actually dares to think about marrying me off to her merchant nephew; what audacity!"

Yan Yile ranted furiously in her room.

"Be quiet!"

Yan Wenjie looked at Yan Yile sternly.

Yan Yile, in defiance, retorted, "You’re rebuking me? Are you really my brother? Can’t you see someone is demeaning your sister?"

Zhu Qiyun couldn’t listen any longer, "Fourth sister, what you’re saying is really too harsh."

Yan Yile snorted coldly, "Since it’s not happening to you, of course you can afford to be indifferent about it."

"Fourth sister!" Yan Yihuan stood up and pulled on Yan Yile, warning her with a look, "You mustn’t talk to sister-in-law like that."

Yan Yile ’hmphed’ and turned her head away.

Noting Yan Yihuan’s apologetic look, Zhu Qiyun shook her head and then continued to address Yan Yile, "Fourth sister, it’s normal for someone your age to be considered for marriage. The great-aunt just mentioned it today, merely to feel out our intentions; she didn’t say you had to marry into the Li Family, so there’s really no need for you to be so angry."

Yan Yile grew even more furious, "Why shouldn’t I be angry? Her daughter is married into the Prince Residence, even her illegitimate daughter is promised to a good family, and even the second sister is set to marry a Scholar at the very least. Why is it that it’s only me who’s to become the wife of a merchant? If this isn’t demeaning me, what is it?"

Yan Wenjie looked at Yan Yile with furrowed brows, "Fourth sister, then what kind of family do you wish to marry into? What kind of family do you think you can marry into?"

Yan Yile paused, then spoke assertively, "We received the same upbringing as the eldest sister, and we’re skilled in all the same things she is. If she could marry into the Prince Residence, even if we fall short, surely we could marry into a reputable official or aristocratic family."

Yan Wenjie laughed in exasperation, "The eldest sister had the support of our father and brother; what do you have? Father is still farming back in our hometown, and I’m merely a Scholar. That you’re standing on the soil of Beijing is all thanks to the great-uncle and great-aunt’s kindness. I really want to ask you, what do you have to be so proud of?"

Hearing this, Yan Yile’s face flushed with rage, and she ran out.

Seeing this, Yan Yihuan hurried after her.

Zhu Qiyun, looking worried, wanted to follow and check, but Yan Wenjie stopped her.

"What you just said... was a bit much!"

Yan Wenjie looked dejected, "If I don’t make my point forcefully, the fourth sister won’t wake up to reality. The Li Family may come from a merchant background, but they have a substantial family business. The first branch may look down on that, but our second branch doesn’t have that luxury."

"But look at the fourth sister’s reaction just now; as soon as you brought it up, she became extremely angry, as if she had suffered a great affront."

"Why is she so angry?"

Yan Wenjie shook his head, "She overestimates herself too much; if we don’t correct her perspective, she will suffer greatly in the future."

Zhu Qiyun also sighed; she could not bring herself to like her young sister-in-law, Yan Yile.

...

Naturally, the commotion in the second branch did not escape Madam Li’s notice. When she heard about Yan Yile’s reaction, she could not help but scoff, feeling that all her years of effort had been wasted on an ingrate. She then sought out Li Xingchang.

"Brother, I’ll not beat around the bush with you, Yile is not a suitable candidate for a wife who can manage a household properly. Tell Chenzhi to let go of his feelings."

Li Xingchang raised an eyebrow; he wouldn’t have approached his sister without some confidence. Over the years, the Li Family had prospered, accumulating wealth and connections. In Zhongzhou, they were considered a respectable family.

He and his younger brother had agreed that while their generation would continue with business, their grandchildren should start pursuing official careers.

Thus, the wives of his sons were all from the Scholar Family.

Initially, he had thought that since the daughter of the second branch was raised by his sister, her insight and character should be quite admirable. But he didn’t expect her to be so arrogant.

If it’s not meant to be, then so be it. Li Xingchang wasn’t particularly disappointed, "Okay, I’ll have a serious talk with him."

Madam Li smiled, "Brother, there’s no need to rush. There are plenty of good girls in Beijing, and I’ll keep an eye out for Chenzhi."