A Maid's Survival Story in a Noble Family Mansion? Rich Landlords Are More Appealing.

Chen Wanxing hadn't expected that her grandmother had so many thoughts churning in her mind, even considering specific worries like becoming a second wife or stepmother.

She felt both warm and bittersweet, knowing that these were all expressions of her grandmother's deep love.

She paused for a moment, gathered her thoughts, and then spoke gently, "Grandma, I understand your thoughts completely."

She first held her grandmother's hand to comfort her, "I understand that you are worried that I will suffer losses and be wronged. But, Grandma, look at me now. I have my own land to make a living, I have some money to save, and I even have several servants. I don't have to worry about not having anyone to take care of me, and I'm not afraid of being easily bullied."

Grandma Chen listened, but her brows did not relax. Instead, she misunderstood her words and said worriedly, "You child, do you mean that you have made up your mind not to get married in this lifetime?"

For a woman, if she remains a virgin until old age, never married, and never raised her own children, it's always a regret.

Chen Wanxing quickly shook her head and explained, "Grandma, that's not what I meant. I didn't mean I would never get married in this life."

A woman marries a man for food and clothing, but I have plenty of food and clothing now, and if I wanted to, I could even provide food and clothing for others.

Therefore, I don't want to just find anyone, to get married for the sake of marriage, or to settle for someone just to shut others up.

She paused, and seeing that her grandmother was listening attentively, she continued, "That's the only way out for women who have no other choice, but I've already found my own way."

My marriage only has one requirement: it must be someone I'm willing to marry, someone I find pleasing to the eye and comfortable to be with. If there truly is such a person, I naturally wouldn't mind getting married.

Chen Xiahe, who was listening intently, couldn't help but interject, "But everyone here has to go through arranged marriages, sister. What kind of person are you looking for? Let Grandma help you decide."

Chen Wanxing looked at her younger sister, then at her grandmother, a sly yet serious glint in her eyes, and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously:

"I've managed to accumulate some wealth now. Besides the land, once the house is built, it will be a family business. I don't want to marry into that family and have to deal with my in-laws, suffering unnecessary troubles."

So, if you're going to get married, it's best if he's an orphan, quiet and peaceful. Of course, you can find someone who's a little poor but handsome.

He's alone, but we have parents, uncles, brothers, and sisters on our side; we can manage him."

"What if we don't encounter such a situation? People lose their parents, but children without parents can't grow up alive." Grandma Chen's eyes widened as she thought about her granddaughter's request, and she asked in response.

"If you meet someone you like, but he's not free from all ties," Chen Wanxing said casually, but the content of her words made Chen Xiahe's eyes widen slightly, "then it depends on whether he's willing to marry into my family."

"Marry into the family?" Chen Xiahe exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes," Chen Wanxing nodded, looking at him calmly, "Our court didn't say that this is wrong. It's acceptable for a man to marry into a government family. It's just that such things are very rare here, but it's all up to people."

I own houses, land, and businesses. It wouldn't be a disgrace to anyone if I were to find a son-in-law to live with me. If there were families that were poor but had many brothers, there would definitely be someone willing to take them.

Of course, the most important requirement is still that: she has to be good-looking. That way, I can stay in my own home and not have to adapt to other people's rules, isn't that great?

Seeing the stunned expressions on her grandmother's and sister's faces, she knew that her idea might be a little strange to them, so she smiled, took her grandmother's arm, and softened her tone, speaking in a reassuring manner:

"Grandma, in short, I'm not in a rush to get married. If there's a suitable, I like someone, and it goes according to my wishes, I'll take that step."

If I really can't find someone like that, I can stay by my side, taking care of you, my parents, my land and house, and living a comfortable and lively life. Isn't that good enough? It can be just as fulfilling.

I'm not saying this out of wishful thinking; I'm just telling you my honest thoughts. I'm very happy every day now, and I'm not afraid of not getting married. You don't need to worry about me.

Grandma Chen was stunned by her words, which were a mix of realistic considerations and somewhat unconventional fantasies, and she didn't come to her senses for a long time.

Taking in a son-in-law? In her decades of experience, this was something that only happened out of necessity.

Look at her eldest granddaughter-in-law, Zhang Huiniang. Her family runs a shop in town, so their lives are definitely easier than those of ordinary farmers.

Moreover, Hui Niang was an only child. Back then, her family had considered having their daughter find a husband, but they couldn't find anyone good enough. Later, they changed their approach, treating their son-in-law better and trying to get their daughter to have more children so that one of them could take their surname.

Grandma Chen had never imagined that her granddaughter would have such thoughts, after all, her family didn't lack sons, and if they were to find a son-in-law, they would have to give a bride price.

But then she suddenly heard her granddaughter's plan, looked into her bright and calm eyes, and listened to her well-organized and confident words. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that it was indeed a good idea.

She had been overthinking things before, thinking her granddaughter was the best and wanting her to find someone with better conditions, but now it seems there was no need for that at all.

Considering the land her granddaughter owns, and perhaps even more that she doesn't know about, she might actually have the potential to forge a different path.

In that case, there's really no need to be so fixated on these things, and it might even be fine to find a younger grandson-in-law.

"You..." Grandma Chen sighed deeply, reaching out her finger to lightly tap Chen Wanxing's forehead, her tone helpless yet filled with indulgence and pride.

"Your ambitions are bigger than the sky, so don't go around saying such things. Never mind, Grandma's old, I can't keep up with the thinking of you young people."

As long as you have a clear plan in mind and are happy, Grandma... Grandma thinks whatever you do is fine, Grandma supports you.

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Over the next few days, Chen Wanxing followed her parents to visit relatives and friends, going to all the relatives they hadn't yet visited. Of course, she also received many concerned glances and blessings, some sincere and some polite.

The festive atmosphere reaches its climax amidst these welcoming and farewell ceremonies.

Once the fifth day of the Lunar New Year has passed, it's as if an invisible signal has been given, and the daily rhythm of the village begins to quietly return to normal. Markets in towns and counties open one after another, and farmers who have been cooped up for a long time begin to plan for the spring season.