Hearing her mother say that to her, Li Kaiyan's face turned red and she twisted her clothes in embarrassment.
Seeing that she was so uncomfortable, Shan Rou couldn't help but said: "Mrs. County Cheng, this is your fault. Since your daughter doesn't want to come out, why force her to come over? Look at how scared she is!"
When the county magistrate's wife turned around, she realized that Li Kaiyan had caused this, and she couldn't help but feel helpless, "Isn't this also to bring her out to see more people? Otherwise, if we arrange a marriage for her in the future, her timid temperament will be difficult for her husband to do.
Shouldn’t your family be bullied to death?”
"Mom, I don't want to get married..." Li Kaiyan said weakly.
The county magistrate's wife was so frightened that she covered her mouth, "Don't talk nonsense. There is no woman who doesn't want to get married. Don't you want to be a nun?"
Li Kaiyan closed her mouth tightly and did not speak.
But the expression on her face clearly said that she didn't want to get married even if she became a nun.
Seeing that she was so resistant to getting married, both Shi Chunfen and Dan Rou were a little surprised, but they were not talkative people and naturally they would not meddle in other people's business. Especially the wife of the county magistrate looked taboo on her face, so it was not easy for them to ask too many questions.
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The county magistrate's wife told Li Kaiyan to shut up with a strong attitude, and then looked at Shi Chunfen and Dan Rou awkwardly, with a somewhat complicated expression, "I'm so sorry for making you laugh."
"It doesn't matter." Shi Chunfen smiled gently, "Miss Li is just not used to such a scene. She will get used to it if she stays for a while."
The county magistrate's wife sighed, "I hope so."
She dragged Li Kaiyan and said forcefully: "Then let's go inside to say hello first and see you later."
Shi Chunfen and Shan Rou nodded slightly and watched them leave.
It wasn't until they were out of sight that Shan Rou couldn't help but say: "I didn't expect that the county prime minister's wife is so strong, but she has a timid daughter. It's really strange!"
"What's even more surprising is that her daughter doesn't want to get married yet. Isn't this an idea that only nuns have?" Yu Atu came over at some point and interrupted.
Because today's Dragon Boat Festival is very spectacular, Shi Chunfen thought of taking her out to see some things, and see if she could meet some young men from aristocratic families, and help introduce them to her. Just now, Yu Atu had been hiding in the carriage to dress up, until now
I just rushed over and saw the county magistrate's wife's daughter squirming as soon as I arrived, so I couldn't help but interrupt.
Shan Rou glanced at her and asked strangely: "Who are you?"
Shi Chunfen immediately introduced: "She is my cousin Yu Atu." She glanced at Yu Atu, signaling her to stop talking nonsense.
But Shan Rou laughed, "It turns out to be my cousin, disrespectful!"
When she saw that Shi Chunfen was keeping silent, she couldn't help but said: "Actually, my cousin is right. How can a woman in this world not marry? The county magistrate's wife is running around everywhere just to give her a daughter.
Looking for a good marriage?"
She hates Caobang so much, but she still came today, just to see if she can find a suitable husband.
So she can't understand Li Kaiyan's temper at all. If she doesn't plan for herself, she will only be bullied in the future!
Yu Atu very much agreed, "As women, we rely on our parents after we are born, and our husbands after we get married. Miss Li's family doesn't want to get married, so do we still expect the county magistrate's wife to support her for the rest of her life?"
Shi Chun Equinox was noncommittal, "If I give birth to a daughter in the future, what's the point of raising her for the rest of my life?"
"Bah, bah, bah, grandma, don't talk nonsense!" Li Yan on the side became anxious, "If you want to have a son, how can you curse yourself to give birth to a daughter?"
Shi Chunfen frowned, always feeling that there was something wrong with what they said, but for the moment she couldn't tell what was wrong.
She is the eldest mistress of the Chu family, and she is burdened with the task of carrying on the family line. But if she really gives birth to a daughter, can she still be unhappy?
Who says that a woman must depend on her husband in this life? What if she depends on herself?
She was startled by the thoughts that came to her mind, but at the same time her heart was filled with enthusiasm. It was like something popped out of the soil in her heart, and then quickly took root and sprouted out of control.
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If she gave birth to a daughter, she hoped that she would no longer be like herself and be controlled by others throughout her life.
Regardless of whether she marries someone or not, or what kind of husband she marries, Shi Chunfen hopes that she will always have the confidence to rely on him, instead of being like Li Kaiyan who doesn't even have the courage to speak her mind.
This will be the goal she strives for throughout her life, not for the Chu family or Chu Ling, but for her future children who will not follow her old path again.
The life of a child bride was doomed from the moment she was brought into her husband's house. She was destined to be attached to the Chu family and Chu Ling, so no matter how much grievance she suffered, she could only accept it.
If possible, she hopes that her future children will no longer have to depend on others, let alone suffer any grievances, and she can live whatever she wants.
Seeing that the Spring Equinox was silent, Yu Atu changed the subject wisely, "The dragon boat race is about to start, why haven't the three sisters from the Weng family come over yet?"
"Then you still need to ask?" Dan Rou curled her lips, "Those three sisters have always liked to be in the limelight. This time they are in their own territory, so they have to dress up."
Shi Chunfen came back to his senses and said with a smile: "The Dragon Boat Festival is organized by the Caobang. As the hosts, there is nothing wrong with them paying attention to their appearance."
The group of people walked towards the pier while talking. For this banquet, Caobang had decorated the west pier in the city. Tables, chairs and exquisite cakes could be seen everywhere. On both sides of the pier, Caobang also specially built scenic spots.
The high platform allows guests to watch the dragon boats they built up close. It can be said that they put a lot of thought into it.
Shi Chunfen and others were welcomed by Wu Bo into the high platform in the middle, where a banquet had been set up and waiting for guests to arrive.
"Young mistress, our gang leader has specially ordered that your Chu family sit next to the head family's banquet. When the game starts, our gang leader and your eldest master will jointly give orders." Wu Bo said cheerfully.
Shi Chunfen nodded slightly and signaled Li Yan to reward him with a piece of silver, "Thank you, Manager Wu."
Shan Rou's seat was not here, but since Shi Chunquin agreed to take care of her, he asked Wu Bo to bring a chair over and let her sit next to him.
Anyway, when the rest of the Chu family arrived, she had no one to talk to. With Dan Rou by her side, she was not so embarrassed.
Wu Bo added a chair to Shan Rou, and she sat down with Shi Chunfen. Seeing Yu Atu standing behind Shi Chunfen, Shan Rou asked curiously: "Miss Cousin, won't you sit down together?"
Yu Atu looked embarrassed, "I'll just stand."
She was brought here by Shi Chunquin, and there was no seat for her in the Chu family.