Don't disturb me, I won't be a concubine

After listening to what Feng Meng and his wife said, Dong Jingtang and Xu Yiwan glanced at each other in unison.

Dong Jingtang thought for a while and said: "Gengping, younger brothers and sisters, we have watched this child Jiyuan grow up, so we naturally like him, and we are relieved to entrust Afu to him. But you also know that in the past three years, everything has happened Something happened, and Afu forgot all about the past."

"To be honest, after being separated from Afu for three years and seeing her again, sometimes even I feel that she seems to have changed. It's about her marriage. Although we are her parents, we can't do this for her. Make a decision and ask her what she means."

"Of course," Feng Meng responded immediately, "When it comes to marriage, you should ask your children if they are willing."

Ms. Fang didn't think there was anything wrong. She was confident in the relationship between the two families and her son.

"There is no hurry. At this moment, I originally planned to arrange the marriage between her and Yuan'er on her birthday if Afu is willing. I have already prepared all the things to propose marriage, so it doesn't matter if it's a few days later. "

"What are you talking about?" Feng Meng frowned slightly, and then explained, "Brother Dong, Mrs. Sister-in-law, please don't pay attention. The child's wishes come first."

Xu Yiwan expressed her understanding, "I know you also have good intentions. During those years in Yingzhou, apart from our family members, you were the ones who loved Afu the most."

Fang nodded, "I have always treated Afu as my own child."

"In this case, we will go back and wait for the news." Feng Mengyan said.

The two sat for a while before getting up and saying goodbye.

The Dong family went outside the house to see them get into the carriage and leave.

When returning, Xu Yiwan told Dong Jingtang that she would ask, and then went to the west wing with Dong Jiafu.

"Mother, do you want to tell me something?" Dong Jiafu and Xu Yiwan sat on the couch.

Xu Yiwan said bluntly: "It's about you and Jiyuan. Just now your Uncle Feng and Aunt Feng discussed with us that they want to settle your marriage on your birthday. Mom wants to come and ask what you want."

The day came anyway. Dong Jiafu concealed the emotion in her eyes well and asked with a smile: "How did father and mother reply to them?"

"We didn't agree for you immediately and asked them to wait. This is a major event in your life. You have to be willing to do it." Xu Yiwan couldn't help but sigh as she said, "Your Aunt Feng has brought all the things to propose marriage. It can be seen that Her intentions for this marriage.”

Dong Jiafu was stunned when he heard this, and quietly clasped his hands together under his sleeves.

Xu Yiwan turned her head and comforted her: "Afu, you don't have to be burdened. Your uncle Feng said that we don't need to care. We still respect your wishes."

How could you not care? Dong Jiafu thought that if she refused and asked Feng Jiyuan's parents to bring back the things they had worked so hard to bring from Yingzhou intact, they would definitely feel uncomfortable even if they didn't say anything.

"Mother wants me to marry Huaiyun?"

"If you are willing, of course I will be happy. After all, Jiyuan is a good kid. Now that he has passed the Jinshi examination, his future should not be bad. Your Uncle Feng and Aunt Feng treat you very well. Mom can't imagine There is no better marriage than this.”

After Xu Yiwan finished speaking, she continued: "This is mother's selfishness. Your father and I will always make you happy. If you have any ideas, just tell us."

Dong Jiafu smiled and shook his head, "Mother, I agree."

"Afu, you...what did you say?" Xu Yiwan's eyes burst out with joy, "You said you agreed to get engaged to Jiyuan?"

"Yes, mother heard it right."

"Oh, this is great!" Xu Yiwan happily clapped her hands, "Aunt Feng and I can finally get married as we wish!"

After feeling happy, Xu Yiwan confirmed again and again: "Afu, are you really willing to marry Jiyuan?"

Seeing her looking so happy, Dong Jiafu told herself that this decision was the right one.

"As my mother said, Huaiyun is gentle and considerate, and I have known him for many years. Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to be such a good match?"

"Yes, yes, you and Ji Yuan are a match made in heaven. You will definitely be harmonious and beautiful together." Xu Yiwan stood up impatiently, "I have to tell your father the good news as soon as possible -"

Seeing her walking out with a smile on her face, Dong Jiafu only had time to say with concern from behind: "Mom, slow down, don't fall..."

"It's okay, Afu, please rest soon..." Xu Yiwan's voice came from outside the door, and the person had long since disappeared.

Dong Jingtang was waiting in the main room. When he heard Xu Yiwan's hurried footsteps, he immediately stepped forward to support her.

"Why are you in such a hurry at home? What did Afu say?"

Xu Yiwan pulled his arm excitedly, "Yes, Afu agreed to this marriage——"

"Afu agreed so quickly?"

"No," Xu Yiwan looked at him intently. The two had been married for more than twenty years and had experienced many ups and downs together. She could tell at a glance that something was wrong with his expression, "Why, are you not happy that Afu agreed to marry Jiyuan?" ?”

"I'm happy. How could I not be happy?" Dong Jingtang said without hesitation, "Gengping and I are like brothers. I also like Jiyuan's kid. I couldn't be more relieved to entrust Afu to them."

Xu Yiwan let go and kept her eyes on her, "You don't look happy."

"Hey," Dong Jingtang sighed, his eyes wandering, "I'm not ready yet."

"Afu is going to get married, what preparations are you making?" Xu Yiwan didn't understand.

Dong Jingtang stared at her in disbelief, "Afu is about to get married, don't you, a mother, feel reluctant to give up? I'm not ready to marry Afu to another family yet."

Xu Yiwan was startled when she heard this, and then burst into laughter.

"Who just said that he and Geng Ping were brothers and sisters, and then he turned around and found another family?"

"That...that's different," Dong Jingtang turned around and walked to the chair to sit down, picked up the half-drunk tea and took a sip, "Afu has been separated from us for three years, and it has been less than a year since we finally got her back. I'm going to get married. Even if I marry into the Feng family, I'm always reluctant to let her go and want her to stay with us for two more years."

Xu Yiwan sat next to him and said softly: "I know, our only daughter is Afu, and she is the youngest of three children. Ever since she was born, I have thought that I will do everything I can to protect her. Let her suffer a little injustice and let her live a happy life. I am no less reluctant to part with her than you are."

"It's just that when she grows up, she will always get married. What can we do no matter how reluctant we are to leave her? If she stays for another two years, she will still get married, so let her go. What's more, now she just decides on the marriage first and waits until the two children are married. There is still some time. You want Afu to stay at home for a while, and then we can discuss it with Gengping and Sister Fang."

Dong Jingtang nodded lightly, "Well, let's see where Jiyuan is appointed and where the court will arrange for him to serve. If it is in the capital, then Afu will not be far from us even if he is married."

"Yes," Xu Yiwan looked out the window, "I hope it's not too far away."