Chapter 1892: Chapter 1894: The Luo Family Doesn’t Lack That Dowry
"Is that so?" Yang Chuxia knew she was referring to First Madam Luo, who must have come to put on a show. She said, "No matter who mentioned it, they haven’t made an official and genuine proposal, right? What do you say? Besides, who are these people, and what absurd things are they doing? They don’t even know the main person, yet they’re helping someone propose marriage? It’s truly ridiculous."
Well, with a few words, she even scolded her own sister-in-law.
Madam Li’s social standing wasn’t as high as First Madam Luo’s, so she naturally lacked that arrogance. Thus, she merely smiled at Yang Chuxia’s pointed remarks and invited her inside.
In the living room, Madam Li’s several sisters had stopped playing cards and were now sitting properly.
"Oh, the ladies are here too."
"Madam Ye..."
These ladies were also wives of officials of the third and fourth ranks. Looking at them, they were quite similar to Yang Chuxia, though in truth, Yang Chuxia ranked a bit higher, as she was the mother of the prince.
After exchanging formal greetings, Yang Chuxia got straight to the point, "My uncle entrusted Linhao’s marriage to me. As his sister-in-law, it’s only natural I ensure everything is arranged properly. Today, I’m here to bring up the marriage proposal. If the Li Family has no objections, and the eight characters match, we’ll officially settle the marriage within the next couple of days. We’re short on time; the Yang Family and my uncle have already decided that Linhao’s wedding will be on the tenth of December, and this date absolutely cannot be changed. For now, we can only inconvenience Miss Li."
Everyone present wasn’t foolish. Upon hearing this, it became interesting. The Li Family had brought the Noble Princess Concubine’s command to pressure people, and now in return, the Yang Family was using the wedding date to respond.
These days, which family’s girl doesn’t spend a year or two from engagement to marriage? The Li Family, on the other hand, was doing this within a month or so, rushing as if eager to marry into the Luo Family. It made people wonder if there was something wrong with the Li family’s girl, otherwise, why the rush?
Upon hearing this, Madam Li hesitated, "Isn’t this a bit rushed? Wouldn’t it be better to marry next year? Susu’s dowry isn’t even ready yet."
"No worries, the Luo Family doesn’t lack a bit of dowry," Yang Chuxia smiled again. "And even if it’s not ready, after the marriage, if the Li Family feels they owe Miss Susu, they can always slowly make it up to her later."
Hearing this, Madam Li’s face wasn’t very pleasant because Yang Chuxia’s words were filled with neglect and disdain for this marriage proposal.
But she didn’t really care, as it wasn’t her own daughter. Whether it was embarrassing or not, she couldn’t be bothered to consider so much. If it weren’t for the Old Master’s request, she wouldn’t have asked the Noble Princess Concubine in the first place.
Her earlier question was just for the sake of maintaining some semblance of respect.
"Madam Ye is right. I’ll discuss it with my husband later."
Yang Chuxia nodded and asked, "Why haven’t I seen Miss Susu? Are the Li Family’s sons not here either?"
Under the astonished gaze of everyone, she continued, "Miss Susu and Linhao haven’t met, have they? They should meet before the wedding day, so it’s not their first meeting when they marry. Even though marriage should follow the matchmaker’s words, it shouldn’t be a blind and mute marriage. It’s not responsible for the children. Also, I have a few words I’d like to say to Miss Susu, and the sons of your household. After all, they’ll be close relatives with Linhao in the future, and they should meet and chat to deepen their relationship."
Initially, when she asked about the sons, Madam Li thought this person was too abrupt. How could a mere woman inquire so casually about men outside the family? But then she heard her mention meeting with Linhao, and only then did Madam Li come to her senses.