The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 545 Becoming Godparents (3)_1

Chapter 545: Chapter 545 Becoming Godparents (3)_1

"If they hold a grudge, the Li family might spread some rumors, which could affect his next imperial examination," Mo Heng explained to her, emphasizing the importance of a scholar’s reputation.

Old Scholar Fang was also worried about this; having Fang Liuming’s character questioned and looked down upon would be detrimental to his future examinations and his ability to form connections with fellow scholars.

Pei Qin pursed her lips, rolled her eyes towards the ceiling, and shrugged her shoulders, "Alright then! Go tell them," she said as she stood up.

"I’ve troubled my cousin with this," Fang Liuming nodded, and they went together to the Sun Lizheng family.

The legal wife of Fang’s recognized Li Bao Lian as her goddaughter, but the Li family was not satisfied with this arrangement. They wanted the Fang family to ask for Li Bao Lian’s hand in marriage and become in-laws. Being god-relatives was not like being real relatives; if Liuming had a bright future, it would be another family’s daughter who’d enjoy the benefits and glory, not theirs!

"Regarding the previous arrangement as matchmakers, once the two families become god-relatives, the godparents can naturally also act as matchmakers. Even if Li Baoxiang cannot take the imperial examination this year, with us involved, Li Bao Lian can still find a match similar to the Zhao family," Pei Qin genuinely felt sorry for the girl and didn’t want her to suffer. But the Li family was truly annoying! She’d willingly take a knife for her brothers, but cutting off an arm is just cutting off an arm, not a complete loss, and yet the whole family is making it everyone else’s responsibility.

Sun Lizheng and the Miao’s both thought that the Zhao family she mentioned was Pei Yuan’s fiancé’s family, which belonged to Landlord Zhao’s clan and was not yet beyond the fifth degree of mourning. They were known to be quite wealthy. Pei Yuan’s fiancé was working at the Wei office, which was considered a prestigious young man. Such a matrimonial relationship... It was difficult for their family to find; it was only after Pei Qin got promoted and received imperial rewards that her family’s wealth grew, and they became imperial merchants, being able to find a match like the Zhao family casually.

Miao’s pressed her lips together, feeling a mixed sense of emotions. The Li family actually benefited from this misfortune!?

Grandma Li and Li Bao Lian both changed their expressions at this, their faces turning sour in an instant.

Those with a guilty conscience are afraid at the mere mention of ghosts. In their eyes, the Zhao family Pei Qin was referring to was none other than Zhao Junchao’s family.

Did she know about Zhao Jun Chao deceiving Bao Lian? Was that why Fang’s entirely disregarded them and never actually intended to become relatives by marriage? And now they were using that to threaten them.

"This matter is after all too sudden; you all should discuss it first!" Pei Qin, not fond of beating around the bush, said her piece and walked away. If they were willing, they would proceed; if not, so be it!

After they left, Sun Lizheng advised Old Man Li and Grandma Li to agree, "...Being god-relatives still means becoming relatives with the Fang family. Plus, there’s Pei Qin; although she seems careless, whatever she promises, she makes happen. With a marriage like the Zhao family’s and her as the matchmaker, you won’t have anything to worry about!"

"Yes! I’ve also met that young man from the Zhao family; he really is quite impressive, handsome and composed, and comes from Landlord Zhao’s clan, which is notably wealthy — they gave sixty-six taels just as a betrothal gift! With your daughter Bao Lian having her as a matchmaker, even if she can’t find a match exactly like the Zhao family, she can still find a similar one!" Miao’s said enviously, smiling.

The more they tried to persuade, the worse Grandma Li and Old Man Li’s expressions became. Their daughter’s marital prospects were naturally important, but the Zhao family Pei Qin mentioned couldn’t possibly be the same Zhao family from Landlord Zhao’s clan. Pei Qin’s mocking and meaningful glance clearly indicated she had learned of the previous affair, and was referring to Zhao Junchao. They had no idea how much she had been told, but it must have been negative and untrue gossip that demeaned the reputation of their family and Bao Lian!

Li Bao Lian covered her face and sobbed, "I don’t want to live anymore!"

Sun Tingyu had also been displeased with her these past days; it was she who was supposed to be discussing marriage with Fang Liuming, but Li Bao Lian just had to jump in and steal her match, while her family forbade her from speaking up or showing disapproval. Seeing her cry, the faces of Grandma Li and others also fell, and her younger cousin-in-law, Sun Xiujin, with a strange look on her face, blurted out, "What kind of misdeeds have you done to be caught out by others?" The look in Pei Qin’s eyes as she left was not a good one.

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