Chapter 1407: Ms. Lin Su

Chapter 1407: Chapter 1407: Ms. Lin Su

The women over here were having the same conversation, with Ms. Lin Su questioning Mrs. Cui, who was eating at the same table.

Mrs. Cui was dumbfounded, thinking she misheard. She asked, "Lin Family’s sister-in-law, what are you saying?"

What am I saying? Are you deaf and can’t hear what I’m saying?

Ms. Lin Su suppressed her temper, smiled, and took Lin Yueyun’s hand, saying, "Look at my Sister Yun, her looks and temper are excellent. You were just praising her. Your Good Brother An is twenty, and if you don’t consider marriage, people might gossip about him having a hidden illness. Why not let our families marry and stop those evil tongues?"

Lin Yueyun, shyly, looked at Mrs. Cui... Earlier, she sneaked a peek at Gu Jin’an, and now her heart was racing.

Oh God, I thought the countryside was full of hillbillies, but who knew that Gu Jin’an was so handsome, even better looking than Magistrate Shi’s son. Had I known, I wouldn’t have drugged Magistrate Shi’s son and given myself to him.

"Evil people? Hidden illness? Mrs. Lin, you shouldn’t speak carelessly," Mrs. Cui said trembling with anger, wanting to ask if Lin Su was referring to herself as the evil one.

The people at the table were also shocked, talking about someone else’s son being unmarried at twenty, hinting he has a hidden illness. Lin Su truly had a venomous tongue.

Third Grandma’s face changed and, in a disgruntled tone, said, "Lin Su, Brother An swore he’d only consider marriage after passing the scholar’s exam. Those who break such vows face punishment from God."

The people of Great Chu believe this, but Ms. Lin Su, eager to marry off her daughter, was unwilling to give up easily.

Ms. Lin Su thought that the Gu family had fled here, that Scholar Shang of the Shang Family was Gu Jin’an’s teacher, and with Shang Xiuyu as a bargaining chip, her courage increased. She looked at Third Grandma and coldly asked, "Who are you, old lady? I’m speaking with Scholar Gu’s mother, and as someone living off Scholar Gu’s family, you have no right to interfere, Clan Aunt?"

"You, you!" Third Grandma was so angry she was at a loss for words, tearing up.

Mrs. Cui, angry, came over to protect Third Grandma, comforting, "Third Aunt, don’t let it get to you. Dashan and I think of you as a mother, and the children treat you and Third Uncle as family. We’re one family and needn’t mind outsiders’ words!"

Ms. Yan also stood up and said to Ms. Lin Su, "Lin, today is the joyous engagement of Qingliang and Xiudan. We should be joyful and harmonious, other matters are not your concern."

Ms. Yan’s words were already blunt, but Ms. Lin Su was still relentless, directly pointing at her, "An escaped woman from the Northwest Barbarian Land, thinking she could become my in-law just because she married into the Shang Family? Do you know the status of the Lin Family? And of the Su Family?!"

The Lin Family is wealthy and the Su Family has been prosperous for three generations, so Ms. Lin Su looked down on Ms. Yan and didn’t want to become relatives.

If it weren’t for her daughter’s eagerness to marry, and Gu Jin’an being a scholar with a profitable family business, she wouldn’t even give Mrs. Cui any face.

This statement startled all the guests.

Most guests were just watching the show, except Ms. Jiang who came over and sternly warned Lin Su, "Lin Su, this is the Shang Family, don’t make things difficult, or else don’t blame the Shang Family for not giving you face."

Shang Laoda’s wife couldn’t stand it anymore either, pulling Shang Xiudan’s mother, Ms. Zhang, to stand up, directly grabbing Lin Su, "You’ve had too much to drink, come back to the guesthouse with us to rest."

"Stop, stop, what are you doing? Let go of me!" Lin Su struggled, shouting towards Shang Xiuyu at the neighboring table, "Tong’s wife, are you dead? Didn’t you see I’m being bullied by your mother, your elder aunt? Hurry and come help!"

Shang Xiuyu heard Lin Su’s voice and was so scared that she squatted down, hugging her head, trembling uncontrollably.

Shang Yuanyuan saw the situation, quickly ran over, helped her up and comforted, "Sister Yu, what’s wrong? Don’t be afraid, this is our Shang Family, the family will protect you."

Despite the reassurance, Shang Xiuyu’s body continued to tremble.

Shang Yuanyuan frowned, sensing something was off with Shang Xiuyu.

Seeing Shang Xiuyu hesitant to come over, Lin Su angrily shouted again, "Tong’s wife, what are you waiting for? Hurry and come help!"

Shang Xiuyu was startled, pushed Shang Yuanyuan away, and ran to assist Lin Su.

"Miss, be careful!"

Shang Yuanyuan was nearly knocked down by Shang Xiuyu, but luckily her maid timely supported her.

"I’m fine," said Shang Yuanyuan, watching Shang Xiuyu’s back, increasingly sensing there’s an issue.

"Mom, Elder Aunt, quickly let go, don’t hurt my mother-in-law. If you’re angry, vent it on me," Shang Xiuyu cried, pleading, astonishing Shang Laoda’s wife.

"Sister Yu, what are you saying? We wouldn’t hit you and didn’t intend any harm to your mother-in-law, she just drank too much and spoke out of line. We want to take her to rest." Shang Laoda’s wife said.

Shang Xiuyu shook her head, shedding tears, continuing to plead, "Elder Aunt, Mom, please release my mother-in-law."

Otherwise, when we return, I’ll be beaten to death.

Mrs. Cui, seeing this ugly scene, stepped forward and said, "Mrs. Lin, I appreciate your intentions, but Brother An is a thoughtful child. He said he won’t consider marriage unless he passes the scholar exam, which means he won’t."

Mrs. Cui thought she spoke clearly, but Lin Su continued to be unreasonable, pointing at her, "How can you be so stubborn-minded? I’ve already said your son is grown up, he should marry first before pursuing an official position."

Mrs. Cui’s face darkened, "Mrs. Lin, I told you my son will only consider marriage after he passes the scholar exam."

Lin Su, hearing this, raged, secretly pinching Shang Xiuyu, making her lips turn white from the pain without daring to cry out.

Ms. Jiang, enraged, came over, pushed Lin Su down, angrily said, "Lin Su, what are you doing? This is the Shang Family. If you continue to act out, get out!"

"Mom," Lin Yueyun hastily supported Lin Su, preventing her from falling.

Lin Su fumed but restrained herself from hitting Ms. Jiang, as Lin Yueyun quietly advised, "Mom, don’t be angry, my matter is important~"

Gu Jin’an is truly exceptional; she’s never seen such a handsome man and dearly wants to marry him as her husband.

Lin Su was also afraid that her daughter carried the child of the Shi Family’s son and was anxious to find a suitor, so she suppressed her anger and said to Mrs. Cui, "Gu Family’s sister-in-law, don’t mind me. I’m just quick-tempered, but I’m not malicious."

She then looked at Lin Yueyun, smiled, "My daughter is indeed excellent. A fortune teller said she is destined for He’an Prefecture, would marry there. When I saw you, I thought of your son, and that’s why I wanted to match them."

Mrs. Cui felt nauseous from the words but patience kept her polite, "Thank you for your kindness, Mrs. Lin, but our families aren’t a suitable match. A fortune teller said Brother An shouldn’t marry a Lin Family girl."

This statement made many present unable to hold their laughter, with some guests outright chuckling.