Chapter 325: Sun Ming’s request

“Listen to me first!” Lian Fang Zhou raised a hand to stop Third Aunt’s words, saying slowly: “The Sun family is not the right household, I can’t afford this match. Besides, I can’t bear to leave Dafang Village. Before I reach adulthood, I don’t want to think about this either.”

Third Aunt didn’t want to hear this, in her opinion it was just nonsense! How old were Che’er and Qing’er now? When they reached adult hood and Lian Fang Zhou wanted to talk marriage, would anyone still want to marry her?!

Dismissing the last bit, Third Aunt focused on the first argument: “What’s wrong with the Sun family? Now, Sun Ming is not a juren and a marriage contract is just right!”

Lian Fang Zhou said leisurely: “You say ‘now’ but what about in the future? What will happen when he becomes a juren? Or a jinshi? Third Aunt, I do not want to be abandoned again!”

Third Aunt was shocked. After a moment, she said: “No, no! An official would never dare to divorce his wife! Does he still want his reputation? I refuse to believe it!”

Forcing herself to smile, Lian Fang Zhou sighed: “Third Aunt, you say that, but who knows the future? I don’t dare to take my marriage lightly anymore! By then, their family will be officials and we will be commoners. People only need to threaten Che’er’s future or Qing’er’s marriage and I would be forced to submit. Even if people asked me to voluntarily agree to divorce, I would not dare to refuse!”

Third Aunt was stunned, her thoughts in chaos. “This can’t be, can’t be!” Third Aunt murmured but she understood it better than Lian Fang Zhou.

People’s hearts changed. Even if Lian Fang Zhou married into a good family, it was uncertain whether she could stay married forever!

No one dared to bet on ‘what if’!

Lian Fang Zhou calmly wanted Third Aunt struggle and finally said gently: “Third Aunt, you tell Ming’er and Aunt Sun that we dare not climb high. Although we saved Brother Sun’s life and helped them, we don’t dare to ask them to repay us this way. It’s too unfair to them! This matter, we can just pretend never happened!”

Third Aunt sighed, nodding: “Alright. Since you don’t want to, then just forget it! Alas, what a pity! It was such a good marriage!”

Lian Fang Zhou curled her lips and smiled. Standing up, she said: “Let’s go out! I don’t want Ah Ze and the others to know about this.”

“I agree!” Third Aunt glanced at her. If this matter was spread outside, how could Third Aunt stand it?

Seeing the two come out of the room, four pairs of eyes turned to them in unison. Lian Fang Qing couldn’t help but ask: “Sister, Third Aunt, what were you talking about just now?”

Third Aunt stared at her: “Children shouldn’t be nosy!”

“This matter has nothing to do with you, just concentrate on writing your words!” Lian Fang Zhou smiled at her.

Ah Jian gave her a deep look but continued to teach the children to write.

Lying in bed, it was a long time before Lian Fang Zhou fell asleep.

This matter was really shocking!

The idea of the Sun family proposing to her was something she had never considered, it was really… unexpected!

Lian Fang Zhou shook her head and put it aside.

She didn’t feel anything for Sun Ming and if this marriage was finalized, everyone would feel that she had taken advantage of the Sun family. She didn’t want this kind of life were she was slightly oppressed in every word and deed. Otherwise, people would constantly criticize her. No, they would accuse her of being unsatisfied!

The next day, Third Aunt turned down the Sun’s proposal with regret.

Madam Sun was startled at first and then ecstatic.

She was not a person who was good at hiding her emotions, since she felt overjoyed it was hard for her to not show it a little bit. Fortunately, Third Aunt was also emotional at the moment and didn’t notice anything, otherwise she would have become suspicious.

This matter, not known to the public, was completely strangled in the cradle.

Madam Sun felt that she had a good explanation for her son, so she told Sun Ming about it with peace of mind.

Listening to her, Sun Ming was surprised and then bitter. In a low voice, he said: “I should have expected this, she won’t look at me at all…”

Madam Sun was too immersed in her joy to hear his muttering and persuaded him: “Since the Miss is unwilling, we can’t force the matter! Just don’t think about it anymore! Concentrate on your studies. When you are admitted as a juren or jinshi and become an official, will you still worry about not finding a wife? Then you will be able to pay back Miss Lian’s kindness!”

“Mother, did you really tell them what I said? Did you hide anything?” Sun Ming couldn’t help but ask, not willing to give up.

Madam Sun’s face changed slightly, looking hurt: “What are you talking about? Is your mother this kind of person?

Sun Ming was annoyed for a moment before quickly apologizing. Of course, he knew his mother’s temperament, but he didn’t want to accept these results and couldn’t help asking.

Madam Sun was sad but also secretly frightened. It was only at this moment that she realized that her son had not intended to marry Lian Fang Zhou for repayment but because he really liked her!

Thinking of Lian Fang Zhou’s powerful skills, Madam Sun’s heart was really tangled: If she really had a daughter-in-law like this, how could she live in the future?

Sun Ming did not give up. When Lian Fang Zhou went to Sanchakou to check the cotton fields, she wandered off alone to look at the water source. Sun Ming, who had been patiently waiting, quietly followed her.

He wanted to ask her personally, otherwise his heart would never be at ease.

“Miss Lian…” When he opened his mouth, he did not dare to shout ‘Fang Zhou’.

Lian Fang Zhou stiffened but she quickly calmed down, turning slowly to nod at him and smile: “Big Brother Sun!”

After all, Lian Fang Zhou was still an unmarried girl. Someone who purposed to her and suddenly appeared alone with her, obviously looking to discuss something important. How could she not feel embarrassed? The smile on her face took a lot of effort to maintain.

It was so silent, Lian Fang Zhou could hear her own heartbeat. Unable to adjust to the this feeling, she reluctantly smiled and asked: “Big Brother Sun… do you need something?”

“I—” Sun Ming opened his mouth but suddenly felt that the words were too difficult to say. His face was red from nervousness and his head was drooping, not daring to even look at Lian Fang Zhou.

Lian Fang Zhou waited a while but when he said nothing else, she finally pretended to smile and said: “If there is nothing wrong, I will leave first!” This was really too embarrassing!

“Wait!” Sun Ming had waited so long for this opportunity; he couldn’t miss it. He hurriedly stopped her and forced himself to calm down. He whispered: “What my mother discussed with your Third Aunt… you… you know about it?

TN: Young love is always so awkward!