Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 199 It’s settled
"Come in, come in," Madam He hurriedly welcomed the person in.

Zhou Yuanjia lagged behind and had his men carry the things inside.

It's impossible to arrive empty-handed when proposing marriage. Madam He glanced at the gifts and saw that there were quite a few, so they must have been prepared well in advance, otherwise they wouldn't have been ready so quickly.

Mrs. He was very satisfied, and the smile on her face grew even deeper.

After they sat down in the hall, Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi also came over.

After Aunt Zhou sat down, there was no small talk, since she had already revealed her secret.

“Young lady, our families are acquaintances. I’ve come to propose marriage to Zhou Yuan today.”

"I took a liking to Xinting the moment I saw her, as you know, Mengniang. As Xinting's family member, rest assured, I will definitely treat Xinting like my own daughter and will not let her suffer any grievances."

"It's only natural for a man to marry when he's of age and a woman to marry when she's of age. This young man from the Zhou family is of age and is a scholar. He'll surely become a top scholar in the future. Your daughter is going to have a very good life," the matchmaker chimed in, offering timely assistance.

Although the two families had already discussed the matter, they couldn't just agree to it for Xinting so easily. It was a matter of a young woman's dignity and also a matter of custom.

Madam He said with a smile, "These things are ultimately a matter of fate. Mengniang, as her aunt, you should ask Xinting."

Of course, this is just a formality.

Everyone waited patiently, chatting idly, and naturally the conversation turned to Xu Qingmeng's belly.

Since everyone here has had children, the conversation about children is endless, and the atmosphere is quite lively for a while.

Xu Qingmeng returned with a smile, so there was nothing more to say.

Since Wang's mother was good at talking, it was only natural that she arranged the marriage between Xinting and Zhou Yuanjia.

Now that they've officially entered into a marriage agreement, the two of them are considered to be engaged.

Of course, even though Xu Qingmeng, as the aunt, made the decision, she still had to go to Xu Family Village.

The two families were already quite familiar with each other, and now that they had talked things out, the atmosphere was even more different.

However, it's only settled now. The specific date, engagement, and wedding are still far off. But the only difference is that their statuses are different now, so when they meet, they're not as open as before and are even a little shy.

With the marriage arranged, Madam He discussed with Gu Yunyi the need to prepare for their trip to the prefectural city as soon as possible. After all, Xu Qingmeng's belly was growing bigger every day and was still expanding, and Madam He was afraid of delaying her daughter-in-law's plans.

He smiled and saw the person out. Xu Qingmeng came out of the hall and went to find Xinting.

Xinting was in a daze at the moment.

"What are you thinking about?" Xu Qingmeng walked over.

"I wasn't thinking about anything. Aunt, what brings you here?" Xinting came back to her senses, shook her head, and said.

"Everyone's already gone. I'm going back to my room to lie down for a bit." She looked at Xinting's face and said with a smile, "The little girl from before has grown up and become even more beautiful. Not to mention Zhou Yuanjia, many aunties and grandmothers around here have come to our house to inquire about her."

This is what is meant by "a family with a daughter will attract a hundred suitors".

"Aunt, do you think Zhou Yuanjia will be reliable in the future?" Xinting asked, taking Xu Qingmeng's arm with uncertainty.

The feelings were genuine, and the two had discussed it yesterday, but it seemed that things were different once the marriage was actually discussed. The rapid pace of things left her feeling somewhat confused.

Xinting felt like she wasn't ready.

But when it comes to what preparations to make or how to make them, she doesn't seem to know either.

Xu Qingmeng reached out and patted her head: "Do you think your uncle will be a reliable person in the future?" Xinting was stunned.

Everyone says that Gu Yunyi is a talented writer and will surely rise to prominence in the future. The same goes for Zhou Yuanjia. Although he may not be able to catch up with Gu Yunyi, he will definitely not be far behind in the future.

She often heard people gossiping behind her back, saying that if Gu Yunyi were to become an official in the future, he would probably look down on a merchant's wife who frequently appeared in public. His wife, who had shared his hardships, would surely be abandoned. This was the law of officials, and that was why she had not shown any emotion despite knowing her own feelings.

Xinting didn't know how to answer Xu Qingmeng for a moment.

She said her uncle was good, but there were always rumors circulating outside, and she had her doubts. It wasn't that she didn't trust Gu Yunyi; after all, she knew very well what her aunt had been like before. She just didn't trust the future!

Over the past six months, what Xinting has realized most deeply is the unpredictability of life!
She had thought about what kind of person she would marry when she grew up and how she would manage the household, but no matter what she thought, she never imagined that Xu Qingmeng would take her out of the small place of Xujia Village.

Following Xu Qingmeng to this county town, and even further to the prefectural city, all of this was incomparable to that of a small mountain village.

The changes in her aunt and the differences in the city made her realize that people can live such vibrant lives, which shows how unpredictable life can be!

The future is uncertain; who can say for sure?
"Isn't it true that even someone like your uncle-in-law is unsure about the future? Then who can say for sure what Zhou Yuanjia will be like in the future? We're looking at the present, and Zhou Yuanjia is still pretty good."

"Of course, and most importantly, follow your heart."

"Also, your husband is just your future partner, not your everything. First and foremost, you are still yourself."

Xinting listened quietly. Although she didn't say much, she was very perceptive and understood what Xu Qingmeng meant immediately.

"Auntie, it's so great to have you!"

After watching the young woman leave, a soft sigh came from behind.

Xu Qingmeng turned her head and saw Gu Yunyi standing not far away, shaking his head as if he were very disappointed.

Without even asking, I know they must have heard them say "be obedient."

Xu Qingmeng walked over and said with a smile, "Scholar Gu, why are you sighing like this? Is it because you heard some harsh truth and can't bear it?"

"It seems I only realize now that my wife is such a thoughtful and enlightened person."

If Gu Yunyi hadn't overheard this by accident, he would truly be on the edge of a precipice.

"Doesn't Scholar Gu know a saying?"

"What?"

"If men are reliable, pigs will fly. What was he like before? Don't I have to plan for my own future?"

?

He really didn't know this phrase; perhaps his wife had made it up herself.

"My wife, you really do hold grudges."

"I wasn't holding a grudge, it's just that someone went too far?"

"Cough cough..."

"Lady~"

"Besides, I'm someone who needs my wife to support me. Who else can I rely on more than me, right?"

Going out to fool around costs money. He's a penniless wretch; he might not even have enough to buy a steamed bun. Your worries are really unnecessary!
(End of this chapter)