Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 871 Subtle
After the Duchess of Anguo left, Wang sat alone in the flower hall, going over the words the Duchess of Anguo had said that day in her mind again and again.

The more I think about it, the more I feel that this marriage is a perfect match, without any flaws.

Despite his noble status, the War King lacked the ostentation typical of royalty. Instead, due to his service on the frontier, he was known for his pragmatism and bravery in court and among the people.

It was Princess Changqing who personally made the request, and the Lady of Anguo, a highly respected noblewoman, stepped forward, giving the Tang family and Wan'er ample face.

The other party spoke earnestly, repeatedly emphasizing that they valued Wan'er's character and abilities, clearly showing no prejudice based on social status and demonstrating sufficient respect for their daughter.

Wang's heart warmed a little. If Wan'er could really marry into the Zhan Wang Mansion, it would be an immense fortune and honor, which would be extremely good for the Tang family and for Wan'er's future offspring.

Moreover, judging from the implication in Lady Anguo's words, the Prince of War genuinely admires Wan'er and will likely treat her well in the future.

But Wan'er is born out of wedlock. The Prince of War might not mind, but what about the royal family and the Ministry of Rites? Wouldn't they gossip?

Will people look down on me because of this in the Prince's mansion in the future?
What troubled her even more was Jing'er.

Jing'er is the eldest daughter of the legitimate wife and has long reached the age for marriage. In the past, her family was reluctant to let her go and never arranged a marriage for her. Later, the whole family was exiled and has just returned. They haven't had time to meet yet.

If the younger sister gets engaged first, and to a family as prestigious as the War King, while the older sister remains unmarried, what will others think?
Will they feel that the Tang family doesn't distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate children, thus neglecting their legitimate daughter? Will this make things awkward for Jing'er when she's considering marriage in the future, or even lead to comparisons between them?
The more Wang thought about it, the more troublesome the matter seemed.

Both daughters are her flesh and blood. She hopes that Wan'er will find a good home, but she also doesn't want to wrong Jing'er, and she doesn't want the Tang family to be criticized.

She waited anxiously until evening, when Tang Bojun finished his shift and returned home.

After dinner, Madam Wang hastily dismissed everyone around her, and with a solemn expression, she went straight to the point and said to Tang Bojun, "Master, the Duchess of Anguo has come to the mansion today."

Tang Bojun, who was unbuttoning his official robes, paused upon hearing this: "Oh? Lady Anguo? What brings you here?"

He was also surprised, as the Tang family and the Duke of Anguo's mansion did not have a close relationship.

He remembered that the Duke of Anguo's mansion had invited his wife and daughter to a flower-viewing banquet last time, and now they were visiting again. Did they have some ulterior motive?
Wang Shi was unaware of Tang Bojun's thoughts. She took a deep breath and recounted in detail how the Duchess of Anguo's visit was entrusted by Princess Changqing to propose marriage to the Prince of Zhan.

After saying that, Madam Wang lowered her voice and said, "Master, what do you think of this matter? The Duchess of Anguo spoke very sincerely, and it seems that Princess Changqing and His Highness the Prince of Zhan are also very sincere. His Highness the Prince of Zhan is of noble status, and if this marriage is successful, it will naturally be a great thing for Wan'er and our family."

Madam Wang paused for a moment, then laid out her concerns: "However, Wan'er is, after all, born of a concubine, and her status in the royal family might not be sufficient. Furthermore, Jing'er is the elder sister, and she is not yet engaged. If the younger sister is engaged first, especially to such a prestigious family, there will inevitably be gossip outside, saying that our family does not know the rules and mistreats the legitimate daughter. I am truly both happy and worried, and I cannot make up my mind."

After listening, Tang Bojun remained silent for a long time.

He placed his official hat on the table, and in the candlelight, his expression shifted.

The War King is asking Wan'er for her hand in marriage?

This was indeed beyond Tang Bojun's expectations. Back in the northern desert, the War King had indeed shown some favor to the Tang family. He had always thought that it was Wan'er's abilities that made the War King take notice of her and, incidentally, look after his own family.

Unexpectedly, the War King valued not only Wan'er's skills, but also the child herself.

However, the War King guards the northern border, holds military power, and enjoys high prestige in the army. But his achievements have always overshadowed his sovereign, making his situation quite delicate.

Moreover, the War King is the prince with the fewest members in his faction. Of course, originally the Second Prince had the most members, but that's not the case now; many are observing from the sidelines.

While marrying the War King would certainly elevate the Tang family's status, it also meant that the Tang family could be drawn into the core power struggle between the royal family and the court. Fortune may be a harbinger of misfortune, and misfortune may be a harbinger of fortune.

As for Wan'er's status as an illegitimate child and Jing'er's order of marriage, Tang Bojun believed that these were not the most important factors.

Moreover, if Wan'er's marriage goes through, the Tang family's social standing will rise, and Jing'er will have more and better choices.

Tang Bojun thought for a while before slowly speaking, “Madam’s concerns are indeed reasonable. Wan’er is born out of wedlock, and Jing’er is the eldest; these are all facts. They are not unaware of Wan’er’s background. Since they don’t mind, if we refuse because of these concerns, we will appear ungrateful and may miss a good opportunity.”

He looked at Lady Wang with a deep gaze and said calmly, "His Highness Prince Zhan is no ordinary member of the imperial family. This marriage involves many things. There are certainly benefits, but the risks are also considerable."

Hearing him say this, Wang knew that her husband had a broader perspective and understood the implications better, so she quickly asked, "Then what does sir mean?"

“What I mean is,” Tang Bojun stroked his beard, “that we shouldn’t rush to reply to this matter. We also need to ask Wan’er herself. She’s grown up now and has her own ideas. If she’s willing, then we can make further plans. If she’s not willing, His Highness the Prince of War is not one to force marriage.”

Tang Bojun paused for a moment, then added, "As for Jing'er, please reassure her. I will find her a suitable husband, and it will not be affected by Wan'er's matter."

Hearing this, Madam Wang felt somewhat relieved and nodded, "Master's considerations are thorough. Then I will find an opportunity tomorrow to ask Wan'er what she thinks."

The couple discussed it in hushed tones for a long time until late at night.

Unlike her parents' worries and careful consideration, Tang Wan was not greatly disturbed by the visit of the Duchess of Anguo.

Now that the War King has made a promise, further hesitation will be of no use.

She has never been indecisive; whether the road ahead is rugged or smooth, she will only know after walking it.

The most important thing right now is to seize the time and strengthen your own means of survival.

Therefore, when night fell, Tang Wan told Zhu Xi to leave, bolted the door, and then turned around and took Er Ya into the space.

Tang Wan first walked to the edge of the neat field ridges, harvested all the grain that was ready to be harvested, and then planted new seeds.

After planting the crops, she washed her hands and returned to the villa, going directly to the cosmetics workbench on the second floor to make skincare products.

Just as she started making the product, Tang Wan mentally called out to Er Ya, "Er Ya, come back and help me make some skincare products."

Er Ya was cultivating on the mountain when she heard Tang Wan's call and quickly responded.

While in the northern desert, Er Ya assisted Tang Wan quite a bit, and with her help, both efficiency and the quality of the finished products improved significantly.

With the caravan almost assembled, Tang Wan wanted to prepare the goods first, so she stayed up late into the night to rest.

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