webnovelfull Chapter 797 [Mistress of the House 2]
Chapter 797 [Mistress of the House 2]
Zeng Xuetang said to his mother with a firm face: "Mother, you don't know that in my heart there is only Baoqin! Although she is missing now, I really don't want to let her down!"
Mother Ren frowned and responded, "Son, Baoqin's current status is no longer worthy of the position of the mistress of our Ren family. If she comes back in the future, you can take her as a concubine, and I can accept it. After all, it is common for a man to have three wives and four concubines."
Hearing this, Ren Xuetang couldn't help but feel moved, as if he was shaken. At this moment, Youyou beside him interrupted and said, "Brother, when Sister Zeng was exiled, I risked my life to save her! Now she is living in a villa under my name. If you are still in love with Sister Zeng, you should marry her with a grand ceremony of eight people carrying a sedan chair! How can you let such a beautiful Sister Zeng become a concubine? Brother, how can you be so cruel!"
Upon hearing this, Ren's mother was furious and pointed at Youyou and scolded, "Ren Youyou, you little girl, get out of here right now and stop talking nonsense and making trouble!"
Youyou was not afraid at all. While Ren's mother was still not able to react, she quickly winked at Qiu Ling beside her. Qiu Ling understood what she meant and immediately took Ren Xuetang away in a hurry. Youyou stood up and stayed alone to face the furious Ren's mother.
Mother Ren stared at Youyou and angrily asked, "Ren Youyou, what do you mean? Are you deliberately trying to disobey your mother?"
Youyou said to her mother with a worried look on her face: "Mother, think about it, my brother has grown up now, we really shouldn't force him to marry a woman he doesn't love at all! Besides, Sister Cuixi has no feelings for my brother either, why do we have to break up this pair of star-crossed lovers? Mother, you also know how difficult and harsh this era is for us women."
Hearing what Youyou said, Ren's mother frowned slightly and asked back: "Okay, okay, my dear daughter, I know you have a kind heart. But, since you are so in love with your sister Zeng, then what are your plans for Cuixi? You can't just ignore her like this."
Youyou rolled her eyes, and a plan came to her mind. She quickly replied, "Mother, if you really like Sister Cuixi, why don't you just adopt her as your adopted daughter? In this way, she will naturally become a member of our Ren family."
Mother Ren shook her head gently, sighed and said, "Alas, you little girl, you only know how to cover up for your good-for-nothing elder brother. In fact, the reason why mother wants Cuixi to take charge of the family affairs is not because of any other reason, but because this child is prudent and reliable. Look at your elder brother, although he is my biological son, his character is exactly the same as your father, which makes people really worried. So, in comparison, Cuixi is more capable of taking on the important task."
Youyou was not happy to hear this. She puffed out her chest and retorted confidently: "Mother, please don't underestimate me! Although I am a woman, I am also capable of supporting our entire Ren family. If you don't believe me, just look at the elders of the Ren family. Which one dares to show off in front of me and act recklessly? In my opinion, if the Ren family is handed over to me, I will definitely be able to manage it in an orderly manner, even better than it is now!"
"Youyou, it's not that your mother doesn't want to think about you, but as a woman, sooner or later you will have to get married, take care of your husband and children!" Ren's mother said helplessly.
Youyou raised her eyebrows and retorted without hesitation: "My daughter doesn't want to get married. I want to marry a son-in-law!"
Hearing this, Ren's mother was stunned and didn't know how to respond for a moment. She never expected that her daughter, who had always been well-behaved and sensible, would have such a bold idea.
"You kid..." Ren's mother hesitated for a long time, but ultimately couldn't utter a complete sentence.
At this time, Youyou seemed calm and continued to talk: "Mother, please think about it. Our Ren family's huge assets are now almost all in my hands. Although I have not officially taken the position of head of the family, in the eyes of outsiders, who doesn't know that our Ren family's eldest daughter Ren Youyou is the most shrewd and capable?"
Mother Ren listened to Youyou's well-reasoned speech and began to waver in her heart. After a moment of silence, she slowly said, "Well, let me think about this matter again. However, after your eldest brother brings Zeng Baoqin back home, you can ask them to come and see me together."
"Okay, mother." Youyou responded respectfully, then performed a standard etiquette to Ren's mother and turned away. Only Ren's mother was left sitting there alone, lost in deep thought.
Qiu Ling carefully led Ren Xuetang to the place where Zeng Baoqin was placed. When Ren Xuetang finally saw Zeng Baoqin, he could not suppress his excitement. He rushed forward and held her soft little hand tightly. He said with a trembling voice: "Baoqin, I have missed you all the time these days! I have been looking for you everywhere, but to no avail. I never thought that it was my little sister who saved you and placed you here properly."
Zeng Baoqin looked at Ren Xuetang, who was full of affection, with tears in her eyes. She responded softly, "Xuetang, look at me, I am fine. Youyou has taken great care of me. She has never treated me badly in terms of food, clothing, daily expenses, and daily life. Not only that, she also generously gave me two shops so that I can spend my free time."
Ren Xuetang gazed at Zeng Baoqin's beautiful face with deep affection, and asked solemnly, "Baoqin, are you willing to return to the Ren Mansion with me and become the eldest young lady of my Ren family?"
Hearing this, Zeng Baoqin couldn't help but look embarrassed, lowered her head slightly, and said with some inferiority: "Xuetang, I have experienced so many ups and downs, and now I am just a poor man, how can I be so high up as to be with you?"
Ren Xuetang quickly reached out and lifted Zeng Baoqin's chin, staring into her eyes firmly and gently, and comforted her: "Baoqin, don't be so self-deprecating. You don't need to worry too much about this matter. My mother's side will have my younger sister to persuade her. Now, you just need to tell me whether you are willing to marry me and become my wife. The rest of the matters will be handled by me. On the day of the wedding, I will definitely marry you with a formal ceremony and use a sedan chair carried by eight people to bring you home."
Zeng Baoqin felt Ren Xuetang's sincere and passionate affection, and her worries gradually dissipated. Finally, she nodded lightly and replied shyly, "Okay, I do."