Song Mingyue was not angry. She grinned and said, "I wish you would dislike me, look down on me! Now it's good, you've spoken your mind, and you're disgusted with me to this extent. If you still want to marry me, then I'll have to think carefully about your intentions. Oh, no need to think, people like you have their calculations written all over their faces. Aren't you just looking at how well my family is doing, looking at the endless income in my hands? Dream on! Even if this money were thrown into a pond, you could still hear the splash! If it falls into your hands, you won't get anything good and will still be blamed! Only a fool would do as you wish!"
Da Yu Shi wanted to slap herself. She was too impatient. Her purpose today was to blackmail them. This marriage, no matter what, could not fall through. Moreover, even if it were to fall through, it had to be their family who broke it off. What right did a family of dirt-diggers have to look down on her son?
"Mingyue, don't be angry. Auntie says this for your own good. Your mother doting on you is not for your own good. You are a young lady, and in the end, you will belong to another family. Once you go there, you will have your in-laws above, your younger brothers and sisters-in-law below, and your husband in the middle. These are all people you need to serve. Think about it, your mother has spoiled you so much that you know nothing. How will you have a good life then? Who would want a daughter-in-law who can't do anything?" Da Yu Shi said with a look of complete concern, speaking earnestly.
These words were even more disgusting, implying that Yu Shi's doting on Song Mingyue was harming her.
It was true that some parents spoiled their children to the point of being ignorant of the world and causing all sorts of trouble. However, apart from being a bit naive and not good at cooking, Song Mingyue was excellent in other aspects. She was sweet-mouthed, good at coaxing people, skilled in needlework, and understood social etiquette. Moreover, with the Song family as her backing, as long as it wasn't a family like the Ge family, Qi Zhenzhen believed that Song Mingyue would have a good life no matter whom she married.
Song Mingyue's almond-shaped eyes widened. "Who told you I have to get married? I'm planning to take a son-in-law into the family!"
Taking a son-in-law, a live-in husband, and living in the Song family meant there was no possibility of Song Mingyue having a difficult life.
"You, you, you!" Da Yu Shi was so angry she stammered. She had spoken so earnestly, and this girl shamelessly said she wanted to take a son-in-law. As expected, she was an unpresentable dirt-digger. Which good family's daughter would say such a thing, and say it so righteously?
Yu Shi, standing by, her eyes lit up upon hearing her daughter's words. Yes, she had always been thinking about what kind of family to find for her daughter to ensure a smooth life, but she had never considered taking a son-in-law into the family. Now, it seemed like a good idea.
"Eldest Sister, I've said what I needed to say, and my attitude is very clear. You don't need to waste your breath here with honeyed words." Yu Shi said with a smile, "Instead of wasting your breath here, it's better to gather your spirits and look for a family with good fortune, as you mentioned. This will also not delay Ah Sheng's studies! As sisters, I hope you get what you wish for."
With that, Yu Shi forcefully pushed Da Yu Shi out.
Da Yu Shi intended to linger, but she couldn't match Yu Shi's strength and could only watch as the Song family's door closed.
Earlier, Da Yu Shi had been confident, believing that Song Mingyue would eventually marry her Ah Sheng. Now...
She couldn't go out and spread rumors about Song Mingyue's bad character. If she angered her sister, then Ah Sheng's matter with that girl would also be exposed. Unmarried cohabitation, the consequences of this matter were far more serious than not being able to marry Song Mingyue.
Da Yu Shi stomped her foot, spat at the Song family's door, and left unwillingly.
Inside, Yu Shi breathed a long sigh of relief. "Zhenzhen, thank goodness for you. If it weren't for your few words that scared off my eldest sister, who knows what would have happened now! Not only would Mingyue's reputation be ruined, but the Song family would also lose face. Now, I don't think she has the face to cause any more trouble."
"Auntie, you can't let your guard down. I see that Aunt Ge is not someone who gives up easily. She can calculate against you all with a clear conscience, so what else can she do?" Qi Zhenzhen was not as optimistic as Yu Shi.
Let's put it this way: Da Yu Shi had a well-thought-out plan. She intended to rely on the Song family to support Ge Yusheng's studies, and later, her dowry would be used for connections and arrangements. Her children would only be born to people she chose. Song Mingyue would then serve them, mother and son. This plan was going smoothly until it was suddenly disrupted. Would she honestly let it go?
"Why bother with her? Anyway, I'm going to sever my sisterly relationship with her. My parents are no longer here, so no one will be sad if we sever ties. In the future, when I meet my parents in the afterlife, if they pity her, then I'll accept any scolding or punishment." Yu Shi said indifferently, "Alright, alright, Auntie won't talk to you two girls anymore. Your Grandpa Song and Grandma Song didn't come out just now, but that doesn't mean they don't care about this matter. I'll go explain it quickly."
After speaking, Yu Shi hurried out, leaving Qi Zhenzhen and Song Mingyue alone in the room.
"You've become capable, haven't you? Talking so smoothly about taking a son-in-law into the family. You've thought about it a lot, haven't you?"
Song Mingyue chuckled. "Not at all. I just said it out of anger just now. But now that I think about it, it doesn't seem impossible. My parents have only me as their daughter. If I were to marry out, leaving them alone at home, how lonely would they be? Look, if I take a son-in-law into the family, it will be different. Our second branch of the family will only become more prosperous. After I get married and have a few children, if they are boys, at least one should have the surname Song. This way, no one can say our second branch is childless anymore."
It had to be said, this plan was excellent.
It was a pity that in those times, unless a family was so poor they couldn't make ends meet, who would be willing to have their son marry into another family?
"You're young, take your time with this. Find someone good, and don't let those with ill intentions take advantage of you. If you invite a wolf into your house, it will be hard to deal with." Qi Zhenzhen said, "Looking at your mother, she seems very pleased with what you said. With this lesson learned, she will definitely choose carefully, so you don't have to worry about finding someone with a bad character."
"Let's not talk about this. Anyway, I'm very happy that I finally have no connection with the Ge family. You don't know, I couldn't sleep well during those days." Song Mingyue pouted and said, "By the way, it was agreed when my cousin got married that after he got married, we would go to your maternal grandmother's house. Does that still count? How long has it been?"
Surprisingly, Qi Zhenzhen had completely forgotten about this. She didn't expect Song Mingyue to still remember it.
"Alright, I'll send someone to deliver a message. Let's go and have some fun." Qi Zhenzhen said. There had been many things happening lately, and they would have to return to the capital soon. Their free days would probably not be many. So, before returning, they should enjoy themselves properly, lest they regret it later. Also, now that the weather was warm, going to the seaside would be much more comfortable than in the cold weather.