The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 517 Peach Blossom Luck (4)_1

Chapter 517: Chapter 517 Peach Blossom Luck (4)_1

Fang Liuming, with his face flushed red, couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief upon hearing these words. The Sun Lizheng family was quite respectable, but his father would definitely not agree. His father had always hoped that he would ’climb a higher branch.’ He sneaked a glance at Pei Qian to see her reaction.

Pei Qian pursed her lips with some disdain, as she had just been scolded by Pei Qin a couple of days ago and didn’t dare to show too much. To Grandma Fang, she said, "If he’s going to marry, he should marry a good one. What’s the point of marrying into their family? They’re not good at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and I haven’t seen their needlework be any better than anyone else’s!" Anyway, she looked down on Sun Tingyu. If Sun Tingyu wanted to marry Fang Liuming, she would certainly spoil it!

Fang Liuming bowed his head and couldn’t help but smirk. She was still so direct, never hiding her likes and dislikes.

Grandma Fang chided her with a laugh, "You usually play together, you should watch what you say!" This girl is not young anymore, and in a couple of years, it will be time to discuss her marriage. Her rash temper is not an easy sell.

Pei Qian replied with a smile, "I’m just speaking the truth! Don’t believe me? Go see for yourselves what Sun Tingyu is like! I told Sun Xiujin before, with her big belly she shouldn’t come to eat at the feast; if she stumbled or bumped it wouldn’t be good, and we would have sent her a portion of each dish at the banquet. But she insisted on coming. As a result, she gave birth prematurely to a daughter that night, and Sun Tingyu still came to blame us."

"What happened?" Lady Yu asked hurriedly.

Grandma Fang and Lady Ruan also looked at her.

Pei Qin frowned and glanced at her.

Pei Qian rolled her eyes secretly, "It’s just that Sun Xiujin gave birth prematurely to a daughter. I bet it’s because she had a girl and was in a bad mood! She said she started to feel contractions because she came to congratulate my older sister. I think she’s just jealous that my older sister married well and it made her angry!" It was still better to listen to her, she thought, and hold back from revealing Sun Xiujin’s true colors behind her back.

Lady Yu then inquired about Sun Tingyu with Pei Yuan, looking at the attitude of her father-in-law, whom seemed to have the intention of forming a marriage alliance. Pei Qian’s remarks were barbed, and from her attitude, there was no hope that she would say anything good about Sun Tingyu. Pei Qin probably hadn’t paid attention to such matters, as her mind was on more important things. Pei Yuan, being meticulous, should have a clear understanding.

Pei Yuan gave an objective introduction of Sun Tingyu, "She’s quite neat in appearance, dresses cleanly and meticulously, and is quite well-mannered. I don’t know about cooking, but her needlework is not bad." Speaking of which, she hurriedly added, "I have the handkerchief and shoe inserts she gave me. I’ll fetch them after dinner to show to my aunt."

Lady Yu nodded, feeling it best to get a clear understanding of Sun Tingyu’s situation sooner rather than later.

The meal was prepared swiftly by the group. Fang Li also wanted to eat in the backyard to listen to what they were saying, "Mo Heng is there, and they might discuss marriage matters. As Dalang’s father, I should listen as well."

"Mo Heng is the head of the family; it’s natural for him to be there. If your father is there, then don’t join in!" Lady Yu stopped him. Some people complained about husbands who listen to their in-laws, and the in-laws taking over all the household matters. She, on the other hand, was grateful for such a controlling father-in-law. Otherwise, with Fang Li’s temperament, who knows how many matters he would have spoiled!

Although Grandma Fang felt he should listen too, the old man had not said so, and if Fang Li went over, he would surely not fit in. So she let him eat in the front courtyard instead.

The dishes were brought to the table, a few sent to the backyard, and Pei Qin and her brothers and sisters ate in the front courtyard alongside Grandma Fang and Lady Yu.

They ate quickly, as the ones in the backyard were talking and drinking slowly.

After the meal, Lady Ruan helped clean up the dishes.

Pei Yuan went to fetch the handkerchief and shoe inserts that Sun Tingyu had previously given her.

Even if Pei Qian wouldn’t admit it, Sun Tingyu’s embroidery work was indeed quite good.

Lady Yu, Grandma Fang, and Lady Ruan all admired it, saying, "This embroidery work is indeed very good!"

"If she’s taught embroidery this well, she can’t be too bad at cooking and serving tea," Lady Ruan said softly.

Lady Yu nodded, "She should also be literate." Judging from this, she has a good appearance, can read, excels in embroidery and tea-serving, and comes from a Lizheng family; her marriage prospects should not be at a disadvantage.