The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 383 - 217_3:

"It’s not like you can still meet each other now and still have some feelings," Aunt Zhong said. "Think about it again. You’ve met quite a few young men over the years. Has there ever been anyone like Qingsheng?"

There really wasn’t.

"Qingsheng serves beside the young master. Once the young master sets up his own household, someone like him could become an external manager. You would also become a manager’s wife," Aunt Zhong continued. "Working in the manor is much better than working on the estate. Moreover, the people beside the young master are under his restraint. They wouldn’t be too bad in the end."

Zhong Xiaoying could tell that her mother was strongly encouraging her to accept. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Mother, what if I don’t agree? Would you bypass me and arrange the engagement directly?"

"No," Aunt Zhong said. "Both your father and I have said, although we believe Qingsheng is a good match, if you aren’t willing, we won’t force you, because it’s you who has to spend a lifetime with him."

"Seeing someone you dislike the moment you open your eyes every day would make life really miserable."

Aunt Zhong’s meaning was very clear. It was entirely up to Zhong Xiaoying.

"Mother, you and Father are really good."

Some families, for the sake of benefits, would directly sell their sons and daughters, but in their own family, even in such a significant matter as marriage, her parents would respect her choice. How fortunate!

"Your father and I have no great prospects or fortune in this lifetime, but we hope that you can live better than our generation," Aunt Zhong, though not forcing Xiaoying to accept Qingsheng, still reasonably analyzed for her: "Marrying into a family with a better background, to a man with some ability, would avoid many troublesome matters in life."

"Poverty-stricken couples face sorrow in everything. If you encounter a man who can’t earn money and just throws his weight around at home, life would be miserable."

Regarding marriage and whom to marry, Aunt Zhong had a long conversation with her daughter.

In the end, both mother and daughter agreed: marrying Qingsheng had more advantages than disadvantages! It was a good choice.

The next day, Zhong Xiaoying went to talk to Chun Nuan about her decision.

"The young mistress will make the final decision."

"Alright, since you agree, I’ll arrange for someone from Qingsheng’s family to come and propose. You can prepare for marriage in peace."

"Yes, young mistress."

Upon knowing that Zhong Xiaoying finally agreed, Qingsheng’s mental burden was lifted.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Zhou was stunned when her son Fusheng told her that Qingsheng was going to get married.

"Really, is it true that Qingsheng is getting married before you? Who did he set his sights on?"

Learning it was the daughter of the manor head, Zhong Xiaoying, Mrs. Zhou was very pleased.

"That’s really good."

Both her sons were grown, but there were always issues when it came to getting them brides, and nothing ever materialized.

Unexpectedly, Qingsheng seemed smarter somehow and was finally fulfilling one of her wishes.

She immediately went to ask the lady of the manor for a leave of absence.

"Since Nuannuan isn’t here and you’re not busy over there, let a few of the maidservants do the cooking. You deserve to take a couple of days off."

"Thank you, madam, for making this possible."

Working for the Zhao family was really good. The masters genuinely cared for the servants. Any legitimate request for leave was granted.

"You can also go to the estate to see Nuannuan. If she needs you to stay and cook, you can do so."

"Yes, madam, I’ll check the estate tomorrow."

At the estate, Qingsheng eagerly awaited the arrival of his mother and the matchmaker.

"You young rascal, why are you always so worrisome?"

Mrs. Zhou wanted to see her son, but was met with his tightly bandaged left foot.

"Aren’t you serving the young master? How are you going to serve like this?"

"The young master gave me leave, mother. Don’t worry about that. Please just go to the Zhong family to propose."

"Alright, alright, proposal it is."

This rascal injured his foot but still managed to find himself a bride. Well, that’s something.

Facing the proposal, according to custom, the Zhong family should politely refuse initially, then agree after a few more visits.

But Aunt Zhong didn’t do that.

Yes means yes, no means no.

She chatted happily with Mrs. Zhou and the matchmaker.

She even started asking directly about when the marriage would take place.