Chapter 1477: Brother Xuxu Side Story (Part 1)_3
Yueyao laughed: "I’ve learned my lesson once, I won’t make the same mistake again." If Miss Chang was unsuitable for Brother Xu, she would never agree to the marriage.
Brother Xu returned to the barracks the next day.
Yueyao found an opportunity to meet Miss Chang, but trailing closely alongside her was a delicate and charming young girl. Yueyao chatted with the two young girls for quite a while until Wanhe came over and she left with her.
Wanhe smiled and said: "I’ve heard you’re matchmaking for Brother Xu. Could it be you’re interested in the girl from the Meng family?" With the Meng Family being distantly related to the Marquis Yongding’s Family, it’s no surprise that the two young girls attended the feast.
Yueyao smiled and said: "Why is it that you assume I’m interested in the girl from the Meng Family, rather than the one from the Chang Family?"
Wanhe looked at Yueyao in surprise. Seeing the smile at Yueyao’s lips, she knew she was joking: "Miss Chang is a good person, but she’s a little too eccentric for your taste." Yueyao liked calm people like An Ning, naturally wouldn’t favor overly lively girls.
Yueyao laughed: "I just found Miss Chang unique, wanted to learn more about her, so I chatted with her a bit."
Wanhe chuckled: "Oh, it’s your old habit acting up again." Wanhe was referring to Yueyao’s tendency to closely observe anything she found good or special, possibly inspiring a painting.
Yueyao didn’t argue, quietly acknowledging it.
Xiang Wei didn’t attend the banquet. When Yueyao returned, Xiang Wei asked: "How was the girl?"
Yueyao shook her head, remembering the scene: "Miss Chang is straightforward, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage." Being impulsive isn’t a major problem; with enough patience, it can be changed. Even someone like Mingzhu had her edges smoothed out eventually.
The reason Yueyao didn’t take to Miss Chang was because she’s too straightforward, oblivious when being used.
Xiang Wei perked up with interest: "What do you mean?" Curiosity doesn’t wane with age, and Xiang Wei was no exception.
Yueyao recounted the event: "Miss Chang’s character can be called cheerful, but to put it bluntly, she lacks the demeanor of a young lady. Her cousin, Miaoer, following her around, is a gentle and lovely girl. Together, Miss Chang only makes Meng Miaoer appear more demure. Miss Chang doesn’t realize that she’s being used to highlight Meng Miaoer’s traits." Someone like Zhang Wuying is straightforward but could be seen as foolish. Yueyao had high standards for Brother Xu’s future wife, and thoughtlessness was a deal-breaker.
Xiang Wei pitied Miss Chang: "From what you say, she seems quite nice."
Yueyao nodded: "Yes, she’s got a good nature. But being unable to see people clearly is a big flaw. You wouldn’t know, but Zhang Wuying is outright obedient to Meng Miaoer. I subtly reminded her, but she didn’t mind, even praising Meng Miaoer." Thinking back to the event, Yueyao thought she herself was foolish in her previous life, but not to the extent of being sold and still helping others count money!
An Zhichen, hearing Yueyao’s commentary on Zhang Wuying, promptly excluded her from the list of potential daughters-in-law: "Tomorrow, we’ll send a matchmaker to the Ping Family to propose marriage, the sooner the wedding is settled, the faster he can focus."
Yueyao thought there was no need to rush: "No need to hurry. Let Brother Xu ponder in his own time, waiting until he’s made up his mind before discussing marriage won’t be late." Yueyao did not want to rush into arranging Brother Xu’s engagement before resolving the matter with Zhang Wuying. Understanding her son’s nature, Yueyao knew she needed to softly persuade Brother Xu, being forceful would only lead to a bigger mess.
An Zhichen understood Yueyao was right, but he worried that Brother Xu might do something reckless, making the situation irreparable.
Yueyao laughed: "Don’t worry, Brother Xu handles things sensibly." Brother Xu could plan whatever he wanted if the girl herself wasn’t aware, it would all be meaningless, especially with Meng Miaoer nearby eyeing him closely. Now, the one Yueyao felt careful about was actually Meng Miaoer, not Zhang Wuying.
Brother Xu heard Yueyao met Zhang Wuying, took leave and rushed back. Upon seeing Yueyao, he hurriedly asked: "Mother, what do you think of Miss Chang?"
