The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law
Chapter 671 - 682: Can You Still Be My Sister-in-Law?

Chapter 671: Chapter 682: Can You Still Be My Sister-in-Law?

Qinyun, your mother passed away early, and you often play with Qianqing, so neither of you have the temperament of the other young ladies in Beijing. Your hearts are more free than theirs, yet your bodies are confined just like them.

One must learn to adapt to the environment, not expect the environment to adapt to them. Remember, being alive is more important than anything else.

The selection day is fast approaching, and they have already come of age. After the selection, they could be taken to the Prince Residence at any time. Even if I wanted to do something for them now, it’s too late.

If in the future, if Jin Zijin wins and her heart remains like it is today, maybe I can strive for something on her behalf.

Xie Qinyun took a deep breath, patted Lin Qianqing’s shoulder with a smile, and said, "I’m fine, I’ve come to terms with it. At worst, I’ll just have to compete with a bunch of women, and perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad to become a favored concubine, like Madam Lin or Concubine Du. Right now, the one who doesn’t understand is Qianqing."

Having said that, she brushed off the melon seed shells from her sleeve and stood up to walk toward the window.

The streets of Jinxiu City are indeed different from Beijing; everywhere in Jinxiu City thrives with prosperity.

Gu Youyou also smiled at Lin Qianqing and said, "Drink freely today, worry tomorrow. Girl, it’s not often you sneak out, come on, let’s go enjoy the scenery."

They arrived early, and the guests of Miss Du were almost all present. According to local customs, the feast would start once the fireworks were set off.

Since the three of them were officials’ daughters from Beijing, they wouldn’t be dining downstairs with everyone else. Soon enough, a maid came to set up a separate table for them upstairs.

Miss Du came upstairs, held up her cup of wine for a toast, and apologized, "I’ve been busy all morning and neglected you, my apologies!"

Xie Qinyun replied, "Not at all, seeing you like this I can reassure my father. He’s been worried you wouldn’t be happy away from home."

"You’ve troubled Sir Xie," Miss Du said with her head lowered.

The few of them clinked cups and downed their drinks in one go.

Miss Du poured another one for Gu Youyou, "Great kindness requires no thanks, Doctor Gu, this one’s for you alone."

Gu Youyou did not decline and drank a cup of tea in place of wine.

Xie Qinyun sighed, recalling her second brother who stood in a corner alone, desperately watching over Miss Du all morning and felt deeply anxious.

She ignored him, but how could she truly ignore him? Despite what he did to Miss Du, which was detestable, he was, after all, the brother who had raised her.

After some thought, she still asked the question she had in mind.

"Sister Du, my second brother knows he wronged you in the past and recently he’s been very remorseful for what happened then. If, and I mean if, he realizes his mistake and apologizes to you, could you forgive him? Could you... become my sister-in-law again?"

This girl!

Everyone was stunned upon hearing her words.

Lin Qianqing seemed curious about Miss Du’s answer too, looking at her with the same anticipation as Xie Qinyun.

Gu Youyou gave a wry smile and continued to eat and drink leisurely.

Because she understood that Miss Du’s ability to stand here so calmly now meant that the man who had hurt her the most was already gone from her heart.

How could she possibly allow herself to fall for a man who no longer held a place in her heart?

"No," Miss Du said flatly, and poured herself another cup of wine.

"Do you... do you have to answer so bluntly? Couldn’t you... consider it for a moment?" Xie Qinyun asked, her eyes wide in shock.