Upon finishing her words, Shangguan Furong continued, "Moreover, I suspect that those bird’s nests and watches weren’t even bought by him!"
A man who can use wild grass to propose, what else can’t he do?
If the Zuo Family couldn’t afford a ring, that would be one thing, but money is certainly not an issue for them, which indicates that Zuo Ling doesn’t really care about Shangguan Xi.
What kind of good life can you expect with a man who doesn’t hold you in his heart?
"Little aunt, Zuo Ling really isn’t like that, I’ve known him for three whole years! And I also feel that a ring is not practical, it just gets in the way when worn on the hand!"
Compared to that, she preferred bird’s nests and watches.
Shangguan Furong helplessly shook her head, "Xiaoxi, I think you’re completely bewitched!"
Madam Shangguan picked up the conversation, "Xiaoxi, not only does your little aunt disagree with you being with Zuo Ling, but even your great aunt thinks that there’s a big problem with Zuo Ling’s character."
The whole family opposed this marriage, and only Shangguan Xi herself couldn’t see the actual truth.
Perhaps this is what it means to be blind when you’re involved in the situation.
Shangguan Xi said very firmly, "I don’t care! I just want to marry Zuo Ling."
"I don’t agree," Madam Shangguan was just as firm, "Xiaoxi, your mother passed away early, and I have a responsibility towards you! I can’t just watch you jump into a pit of fire with my own eyes!"
"Grandma, please," Shangguan Xi clung to Madam Shangguan’s arm, nearly in tears, "Zuo Ling and I truly love each other; he’s not a pit of fire. Please bless us!"
Madam Shangguan was no fool; she knew she couldn’t afford to be soft-hearted at this time.
Because Zuo Ling was not a good man.
At the side, Shangguan Furong tried to persuade Shangguan Xi, "Xiaoxi, your grandmother is only thinking of your best interests. We won’t speak of family backgrounds, but just consider Zuo Ling’s character; he’s not worthy of you! And besides, his family situation is too complicated, with seven sisters! If you really marry him, you’re going to regret it one day!"
Although Zuo Ling claimed that his family didn’t favor boys over girls, Shangguan Furong felt he was lying.
How could such a family not favor boys?
"No, I won’t regret it!" Shangguan Xi continued, "And there’s no problem with Zuo Ling’s character at all. Everything he does is for my sake! He has my best interests at heart."
Shangguan Furong shook her head helplessly.
"Grandma, I beg you, I’ve never asked you for anything from when I was small until now, this is the first time, please agree, will you?"
All those in love are the same, they long to be with the one they love and pray for their families’ blessing.
The so-called feelings of happiness and sweetness fill their hearts completely, making them deaf and blind to everything else. They focus solely on being with their loved one, unafraid of even a future of hardship and darkness.
Shangguan Xi was a prime example.
She was someone who would disregard everything for love.
In life, you have to be crazy at least once.
Madam Shangguan understood Shangguan Xi’s nature well. If she were to refuse outright, she feared that Shangguan Xi might do something extreme. She sighed and said, "Xiaoxi, let me think about it."
Hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Shangguan Xi’s eyes, "Grandma, do you agree?"
Madam Shangguan said, "I can’t give you an answer just yet whether I agree or not. I’ll let you know when I’ve made up my mind."
As long as Madam Shangguan was willing to compromise, it meant there was still hope for the matter!
Shangguan Xi said with a smile, "Then, Grandma, you must think it over! Zuo Ling really is an outstanding grandson-in-law, I’ll never regret marrying him!"
"Alright, alright," Madam Shangguan waved her hand, "Go on out, I have some things to discuss with your little aunt."
As she spoke, Shangguan Xi turned and walked out, "I’ll go then! Whenever you’re ready, Grandma, just let me know!"
After Shangguan Xi had left, Madam Shangguan sighed, "This child, Xiaoxi, is really becoming more and more like her mother!"
Xu Fen, back then, was even crazier than Shangguan Xi.
They were both people who would do anything for love.
Shangguan Furong nodded and sighed, "Yes, Xiaoxi has grown up so fast, but some things feel like they only happened yesterday..." As she spoke, Shangguan Furong’s tone changed as she continued, "But mom, do you really plan on agreeing to Xiaoxi and Zuo Ling being together?"
"Do you think I, as her grandmother, could just watch her jump into a pit of fire?" Madam Shangguan retorted.
"Is this a delaying tactic?" Shangguan Furong asked.
Madam Shangguan nodded, "Xiaoxi can be quite extreme sometimes. If I didn’t say it this way, I’m afraid she would do something earth-shattering."
Shangguan Furong sighed softly, "But this can’t continue forever."
You can’t keep dragging it out, can you?
Madam Shangguan looked up at the window, "Let’s wait until Yangyang comes back tonight, then I’ll discuss it with her. That child is the cleverest when it comes to ideas."
Later that night, when Ni Yang came back, Madam Shangguan eagerly pulled Ni Yang into her room to talk about Shangguan Xi’s situation.
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