PWDLAW Chapter 713: Refusal

 Chapter 713: Refusal

Chu Liushi quickly called out.

Ye Muyu naturally smiled but remained silent.

She also called Hu Shi, who was serving beside her, to come forward and pay her respects. She presented a silver bracelet which wasn't very valuable but in Chu Liushi's eyes, it was enough.

However, thinking about the valuable gifts sent by various families earlier, she knew that in the future, when dealing with these wealthy families, it would only be appropriate to reciprocate.

Sun Yan'er lowered her eyes and thanked her.

Then, Mrs. Sun said, "Yan'er, pay respects to the other ladies as well."

Then, Sun Yan'er paid respects to each lady in turn.

Especially when paying respects to Mrs. Xie, Mrs. Sun seemed even more enthusiastic. "Mrs. Xie, today we enjoyed Mr. Chu's feast, and soon we'll have the Third Young Master's feast. It's really something to celebrate."

"He's just a naughty boy, not worthy of praise from ladies. However, Yu'er is still young and has the provincial and palace examinations ahead of him. Although he's young, he still needs to strive. During this period, Yu'er may have to study hard. As his mother, I just hope he can fulfill his wishes soon and stop suffering." Mrs. Xie's words were full of implications.

But Mrs. Sun was not willing to accept this.

She tentatively said, "Mrs. Xie, the Third Young Master is seventeen this year, the perfect age to get married, isn't it?"

The other girls all looked nervously at Mrs. Xie when they heard this.

Ye Muyu, watching from the side, couldn't help but understand. Since Xie Yu had become a successful candidate, he was a highly sought-after bachelor. Even the county magistrate's wife might be interested in him.

Ye Muyu couldn't help but glance at her and indeed saw Mrs. Xu's gaze fixed on Mrs. Xie. Her daughter, Miss Xu Jiao'er, was even more expectant. It seemed that she had been smitten for a long time.

"Ah, this is what my husband and I worry about the most. We want to find a wife for Yu'er as soon as possible to settle him down."

"But my son insists on marrying only after passing the imperial examination."

"Mrs. Sun, what can a mother like me do?"

Mrs. Sun, upon hearing this, realized that if she waited for Xie Yu to pass the imperial examination, they would no longer be within the reach of families like hers. It might even be possible for him to marry a princess (Da Chu had a precedent of a top scholar marrying a princess).

In other words, Mrs. Xie was clearly refusing.

"I told Mrs. Xie, you shouldn't indulge the child. As you said, the Third Young Master works hard in his studies and needs a caring wife to support and take care of him so that he can live comfortably, right?"

"Look at Lady Chu and Mr. Chu's good relationship. It hasn't affected his exams, has it?"

Mrs. Xie remained very calm and sighed helplessly, "Madam, I did think about that, but Ah Yu said it would be this year. If he can make the list this year, he'll come home to get married, and it will be a double joy, which can also honor our ancestors."

"If he doesn't make it this year, he'll still get married to fulfill his duty of continuing the family line. After all, it's just another half a year. As his mother, how can I refuse?"

The conversation reached this point.

Everyone present understood that the Xie family did not want to marry at the moment.

No matter what was said, it seemed useless now.

Although some were disappointed, the reasons for the refusal were irrefutable, and they could only let go of their thoughts for now.

Mrs. Xie picked up her teacup and drank calmly. Even if her son didn't have such thoughts, she would still refuse to let him marry into local families. After all, the most important thing now was the provincial and palace examinations.

Mrs. He and Mrs. Hu had only brought their daughters along for a walk. If they were lucky enough to be chosen by Xie Yu himself, they would be delighted to have this marriage. But now, it seemed that even the county magistrate's family had no chance, so they had no intention of pursuing it further.