Chapter 365: Resisting Marriage

Chen Afu remembered that in her previous life, there were some customs that pregnant women could not attend other people's weddings. It seems that this custom does not exist here.

She asked, "What about Dabao?"

Chu Lingxuan said, "It's okay for Dabao. Many people will think that Dabao is a burden, and perhaps we are embarrassed to let him come out to meet people openly. Let's go with the flow and not let Dabao meet other people except for a few families who are very appropriate to let Dabao make friends with their children."

Chen Afu didn't say a word. She didn't like dealing with women in the inner house, but for Chu Lingxuan, she had to do some lady diplomacy in the future.

But thinking of what he said about Dabao being a burden, she felt very uncomfortable. If Dabao was not a prince, would he dislike that he brought a burden with him?

She turned away unhappily.

After Chu Lingxuan finished speaking, he also knew that his words hurt Chen Afu. He quickly explained, "Look at you, you're still angry. I didn't mean anything else. Dabao is a prince, and I only found out after I decided to marry you. I'm also bringing a burden, right? Let's make up for it."

This made Chen Afu laugh, and he turned around and said, "If Dabao wasn't a prince, would you and your family still treat the burden so well? Would you let him hide and not see outsiders?"

Chu Lingxuan said, "If Dabao wasn't a prince, the treatment would definitely be different." Seeing that Chen Afu's face was gloomy again, he smiled and said, "See how anxious you are. You treat Yan'er like your own daughter, and I will treat Dabao like my own son. If Dabao wasn't a prince, I would let him follow my surname Chu, record him in the Chu family ancestral hall, and make him a real descendant of the Chu family. Not only would I not let him hide from people, I would also let him make friends with nobles and children of noble families to pave the way for his future career. Dabao is smart and will definitely pass the imperial examination. In the future, I will use my connections to find a good future for him..."

It's not easy for Chu Lingxuan to consider so much for the burden. Even in the previous life, many men may not have done this. Thinking about the little burden in her original body, if she was not a fool, she would feel even more uncomfortable and might be left with a shadow after seeing the coldness of the world. Thinking of the original Dabao, he was the godson of the little burden, and his situation at that time was even more embarrassing and worrying. Her heart ached again, and she felt that she should be better to Dabao.

The next morning, the old doctor who had been taking Chen Afu's pulse in Qianjin Hall was brought to take her pulse. He said that Chen Afu's body was very good. In order to facilitate childbirth, he also suggested that she move more.

Chen Afu asked someone to pay the consultation fee and sent the old doctor away. Hongfeng came again.

Hongfeng said, Madam thanked the eldest aunt for the gift. The master and the lady, the young lady and the young master all liked it very much. Especially the wine that the eldest aunt gave before, Madam liked it very much. She felt that after drinking it, she was not only energetic, but also slept better. Madam also said that since the family was busy, she would not invite her uncle, aunt, brothers and sisters to play at home. Madam would come to the General's Mansion to visit her aunt, brothers and sisters someday. Please don't be offended by her...

This was a clear message that Chen Afu's family was not allowed to return to her parents' home.

Chen Afu not only did not find it strange, but also smiled and thanked her.

Jiang Shi should have been very worried that Chen Yuhui would cause trouble. Chen Yuhui's power must not be that great, and that old lady Chen must have been involved.

Chen Afu felt that she was a saint. Her respect for life in her previous life made her hate the shady methods of many backyard mistresses now. She felt that no matter how disgusting someone was, they should not be killed or made to live a life worse than death. But she felt that Jiang Shi was more saintly. People like old lady Chen and Chen Yuhui should really be killed or made to live a life worse than death.

Jiang was really afraid of losing Chen Shiying's favor, and regarded his mother and concubine's daughter as her own mother and daughter. No matter how evil they did, they dared not be cruel.

When Hongfeng was about to leave, Chen Afu gave her a pair of open gold bracelets. He smiled and said, "I heard that Miss Hongfeng has been engaged. This is my gift."

Hongfeng blushed and thanked Chen Afu, and then Qingfeng sent her out.

Chen Afu looked at Qingfeng who sent Hongfeng back. Although he didn't say anything, there was inquiry in his eyes. Qingfeng's parents, brothers and sisters-in-law all worked in the Chen Mansion, and she had a very good relationship with Hongfeng, so she should know what happened.

Qingfeng whispered, "I have always wanted to tell the grandmother, but I was afraid that the grandmother would think I was too talkative."

Chen Afu said, "You are my person, tell me the truth, how can I blame you? Whatever it is, just say it."

Qingfeng told her everything she knew about Chen Yuhui without any scruples.

It turned out that Chen Yuhui was very dissatisfied with the in-laws that Jiang had found for her. She felt that Jiang had harmed her and kept crying and making a fuss. Chen Shiying scolded her, saying that he had agreed to this family and she had to marry. He also said that although this family was not an official, they had money and land, and their parents-in-law were kind, and she would enjoy happiness if she married into the family.

Chen Yuhui still didn't want to, so she brought the matter to the old lady.

The old lady is in much better health now and can still walk a few steps with crutches. She also cried and made a fuss, saying that Chen Yuhui was the real eldest daughter of the Chen family and should have been the young lady of the marquis's house, but Chen Shiying and Jiang had joined forces to find this good marriage for Chen Afu. No matter how bad Chen Yuhui was, she couldn't marry a local rich man in the countryside. Wasn't Chen Afu pregnant? Then let Chen Yuhui settle for the second best and become a concubine for Chu Lingxuan. This matter was proposed by the woman's family, and Chu Lingxuan would definitely agree. Which man doesn't like three wives and four concubines? Besides, Chen Ahfu grew up in the countryside, and only won Chu Lingxuan's favor temporarily with his looks, but his vulgar character would be exposed over time. If the elegant Chen Yuhui were to add a touch of charm to her, Chu Lingxuan would like her even more...

This made Chen Shiying angry. He held back his anger and pretended to ask Chen Yuhui if she was willing. Chen Yuhui actually nodded and said shyly that she was willing. Chen Shiying slapped her in the face and asked Jiang to notify the Wei family immediately and arrange the marriage in advance. He also asked people to keep an eye on the old lady and Chen Yuhui, not to let them meet, not to let Chen Yuhui run around, not to let them send letters or others send letters to them.

It is easy to prevent the old lady from going out or sending letters, but it is not easy to prevent Chen Yuhui from going out or sending letters. Chen Yuhui has a lot of money in his hands and his limbs are intact. Aunt Tang has been running the house for many years. Even if all of Aunt Tang's confidants were killed and sold, there are people who find the right time to take advantage of the loopholes, and Jiang can also fail to notice.

On the day when the Wei family sent the betrothal gift, Chen Yuhui dressed up as a maid and ran to the front yard. When the first stage of the Wei family's betrothal gift was about to enter the door, she loudly said that she was the second daughter of the Chen family and did not want to marry a local rich man, so she hit the wall.

Of course, she didn't die from the collision, and only had a bump on her forehead. She was pulled back to the inner courtyard by two maids, but the farce was seen by the people who came to watch the fun and the Wei family. Although the Chen family repeatedly emphasized that the person who hit the wall was not the second daughter Chen Yuhui, but just a girl with a confused mind. But the Chen and Wei families were too embarrassed to be relatives again, so the marriage had to be abandoned.

Chen Yuhui tragically stopped this feudal arranged marriage.