In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 745 - 744 Discussion on Little Yanyan’s Marriage_1

Chapter 745: Chapter 744 Discussion on Little Yanyan’s Marriage_1

So, that’s the inside story!

Su Pan’er was taken aback but had little interest in the temple’s affairs and so, didn’t pry any further.

"Several ladies have arrived. Let’s pay our respects to the elderly ancestor first, and then go sightseeing." Mrs. Zhang seemed quite eager.

"What beautiful scenery can we expect here?"

"Oh, a lot. This Da Ci’en Temple is a ’treasure trove of diverse craftsmanship and rare woods’, ’with articles of literati stone, cinnamomum camphora, fir, and palm, adorned with pearls, jade, cinnabar, and gold’. Not only does it have multi-storey buildings and hidden rooms, it is also filled with monk’s quarters and various furnishings. The Wild Goose Pagoda at the back is exquisitely grand. We’ll take a leisurely stroll there later."

"That sounds good."

Listening to Mrs. Zhang’s cheerful narration, Su Pan’er began to feel genuinely happy.

Following Mrs. Zhang to the other side, Su Pan’er found that several ladies from other families were flocking to the Zen room. Among them was also Mrs. Hwa, the wife of State Duke Hua, whom she did not recognize.

The two of them rushed forward to pay their respects.

As several beautiful young ladies gathered around Mrs. Hwa, she hastily urged them to rise and ordered someone to bring a stool. She greeted them warmly, "Oh, Marquis Zhenguo’s wife is also here. I have been so busy and wanted to visit you in person, but could not find the time. I’m glad to meet you here in Da Ci’en Temple today. It does relieve my worries. How are you finding life in Chang’an so far?"

"Thank you for your concern, I’ve been settling in quite well."

Su Pan’er quickly knelt and thanked her, then, she held up Little Yanyan to pay her respects to the elder.

Upon seeing the smiling Little Yanyan, Mrs. Hwa immediately beamed and waved at her, indicating that she wanted to hold her, "Oh my! Look at this child, so young and yet she smiles at people. Her face and her eyes look just like Marquis Zhenguo, but the way she laughs...it’s just like you."

"You’re absolutely right. She loves laughing more than crying, just like me."

What mother wouldn’t adore her own daughter?

Receiving praises from the elderly made Su Pan’er, as a mother, ten times happier than being honored herself.

"A child who loves to smile is a good child. These children usually have good health. Speaking of, isn’t your child’s birthday coming up? You should plan a big celebration."

"Yes, her first birthday is coming up. However, we’re still in the period of national mourning, so my Lord Marquis suggested we have a small family gathering and cook her longevity noodles. There won’t be a big celebration."

Yan Yan’s full moon and hundredth-day celebrations had both been simple affairs and now, as her first birthday was approaching, Su Pan’er had initially planned a big celebration, but Qin Yi had dissuaded her. Given the period of national mourning and Qin Yi’s status, a grand celebration would not be well received. Therefore, they planned to have a small family gathering, cook some longevity noodles, and keep it a low-profile celebration.

Mrs. Hwa nodded approval at their plan.

"I have been thoughtless. A family gathering is also a good idea. The child is still young with a long life ahead of her. There is plenty of time for grand celebrations in the future." she added.

Su Pan’er agreed readily.

After a brief chatter with Mrs. Zhang at her side, Mrs. Hwa proposed a visit to the Wild Goose Pagoda for sightseeing and worship.

The group unanimously agreed as they had originally planned to enjoy the outing.

Although it was winter, there was a sea of worshippers along the way.

"Tomorrow morning, Immortal Master Liao Jue will be preaching Buddhist teachings at the Wild Goose Pagoda. The Abbot Zen Master and I have already booked our seats. We plan on getting up early to listen to the sermon. Would you also like to join us?"

Upon mentioning Immortal Master Liao Jue, the ladies all expressed their thoughts, and several immediately agreed to join them early the next morning.

Seeing Su Pan’er quietly walking with no comments, Mrs. Hwa couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.

"What about you, Marquis Zhenguo’s wife? Will you join us for the sermon tomorrow morning?"

"Me?"

Su Pan’er did not expect everyone’s gaze to fall on her. She hurriedly used Little Yanyan as a distraction, and reluctantly said, a bit embarrassed, "The weather is cold now and my child likes to sleep in. The hour might be too early... I’m afraid we won’t be able to get up..."

At her words, the several ladies around her began to laugh.

"I’ve long heard that Marquis Zhenguo’s wife is just as capable as a man. But meeting you in person, I now know that not only is she exceptionally beautiful and noble, but she also personally raises her daughter. Truly remarkable!"

"After all, she is my own daughter. If I, as a mother, don’t care for her, how can I expect others to do so? Right now, as long as I have my daughter, I have everything!"

Su Pan’er responded as a matter of course.

It caused the group to look at Yan Yan with greater admiration.

Usually, prominent families pay more attention to their legitimate sons. Although they care about their legitimate daughters, there are hardly any mothers who cherish them as much as treasures. Given Marquis Zhenguo’s extraordinary status, several ladies couldn’t help but calculate: if they could establish a marital alliance with the illustrious Marquis Zhenguo’s residence, it would clear the way for their sons’ official careers.

Several of the ladies who had legitimate sons were already engaged, quietly lamenting their missed opportunity. Those who hadn’t yet arranged a marriage were either too old or had no legitimate sons, and they were all disappointed.

Mrs. Zhang understood everyone’s thoughts and Su Pan’er’s affection for Yan Yan. She couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh.

"The child is so adorable; her smile is so beautiful. It’s such a pity that I don’t have any legitimate children of my own. Although I have two concubine-born sons, I dare not disrespect Little Yan Yan. Otherwise, even if by force, I would want Little Yan Yan to be my daughter-in-law." Mrs. Zhang once had a daughter but was unable to conceive any further. Lord Zhang’s two concubine-born sons were from chamber maids, hence Mrs. Zhang’s remarks.

"Mrs. Zhang, you’re absolutely right. It’s a shame my eldest son is too old for her. What a pity." Mrs. Wu, who spoke up, had two legitimate sons. The eldest was 11, an appropriate age for betrothal, but Little Yanyan was simply too young and he couldn’t afford to wait. Her second son was of appropriate age, but there was definitely no chance that Marquis Zhenguo’s eldest legitimate daughter would marry into a minor household’s second son.

The ladies chatted cheerfully, but Su Pan’er was left speechless.

"Speaking of Yan Yan, she’s still young. My Lord Marquis has said we should wait for her to grow a bit older before discussing her betrothal, so she doesn’t end up disliking the arrangement and wasting her entire life. Waiting for another ten or so years won’t hurt."

This was her subtle way of expressing Marquis Zhenguo’s intentions.

Another ten years, Yan Yan would only be about eleven, still too young. There would be plenty of time to choose a suitor carefully.

Moreover, Su Pan’er herself believed in love by choice. Even though she and Qin Yi ended up together, it was Qin Yi as a person who had moved her.

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