Auntie, What Do You Think of My Brother?

Shen Yunshu smiled and said, "I like horseback riding and archery, and I also like Cuju (ancient Chinese football). What about you?"

Zhou Qingchen grinned and said, "That's perfect, I like these too."

Then Nie Feng's voice came:

"You country bumpkins don't deserve to play these games! You even like horseback riding, archery, and football!"

Do you even know what Cuju is? Do you know how to play it?

Zhou Qingchen looked at him and said, "What does it matter to you whether I can play or not?"

Nie Feng looked at Shen Yunshu and said, "Yunshu, why are you hanging out with these peasants?"

Shen Yunshu took a step back and said, "Nie Feng, stay away from me. There's a difference between men and women."

Nie Feng frowned and said:

"Shen Yunshu, we grew up together, what's this about gender differences?"

Are you still angry that I gave a gift to someone else?

"It's been so many years, how can you be so petty?"

Zhou Qingchen quickly stepped forward and said:

What? You even gave someone a gift?

Nie Feng, you're two-timing me! How could you be so outrageous?

Nie Feng rolled his eyes and said:

Who do you think you are?! I'm talking to Shen Yunshu!

She's my fiancée, who do you think you are?

Shen Yunshu shouted, "Nie Feng, don't talk nonsense! The engagement between our two families has been called off!"

Nie Feng coaxed Shen Yunshu, saying, "Both our families live in Jiangnan, and we've been friends for generations. This marriage isn't something you can just call off."

Shen Yunshu sneered:

"Really? I'm an only child, so I can get a refund if I say so."

I don't want to spend my life with someone like you.

Nie Feng roared, "What kind of person am I?"

Shen Yunshu said calmly:

"You mistreat your subordinates and servants; that little lad whose leg you broke and who was thrown out of the manor the other day."

They're still barely surviving in a dilapidated temple outside the city. Dare you say you didn't do it?

Besides, among all the women around you, from courtesans in restaurants to maids in your mansion, which one haven't you slept with?

"You have eight concubines on the surface, and the number of those hidden away is probably too many even you can't count."

Nie Feng said loudly:

"Shut up! Isn't it normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines?"

Besides, you haven't even stepped inside yet, and you're already meddling like this. What would happen if you actually got in?

Madam Shen slowly walked over and said:

"Since so many people have come today, let me make things clear."

When my daughter was little, Madam Nie did mention this matter.

I made it very clear at the time that as long as two people like each other, it's fine.

But my daughter doesn't like Mr. Nie, and my family has no such intention. How did it suddenly become a marriage agreement between our two families?

Madam Nie's expression changed and she said:

"What do you mean by this, Madam Shen? My son is a handsome and talented man. It's your family who are lucky to marry your daughter."

What are you dissatisfied with? You really don't know what's good for you. I'd like to see what kind of family you've found for Shen Yunshu!"

Her words were very impolite, and Madam Shen's face turned ashen with anger:

"What kind of family Yunshu marries is none of your business."

But we will never seek out your Nie Family.

Madam Nie said sarcastically, "I'd like to see what kind of good family she can find. Everyone knows she's always hanging out with our Nie Feng..."

Madam Shen trembled with rage. "She has never been alone with Nie Feng. You're trying to ruin my daughter's reputation!"

Madam Nie scoffed, "Oh dear! I was just saying that, why are you taking it so seriously?"

Madam Shen's face turned deathly pale. Now that she said that, who would still want to marry Shen Yunshu?

She now wished she could tear Madam Nie's mouth apart.

Madam Nie was very pleased with herself. As long as Shen Yunshu's reputation was ruined, she would be the Nie Family's possession.

No wonder she cares so much about the Shen Clan.

Shen Congrong is now a fourth-rank official, which is slightly less than Nie Shi'an's, but still quite good.

Plus, the Shen Clan is rich!

The Shen Clan dotes on this daughter, so as long as Shen Yunshu marries into the family, her dowry will be substantial.

Furthermore, Nie Feng has liked Shen Yunshu since childhood, so this marriage is indeed a good match.

Someone nearby advised, "Madam Shen, I think your two families are evenly matched. If your children were to become in-laws, it would be a joyous occasion!"

"A perfect match, a match made in heaven!"

"I think Young Master Nie likes Yunshu quite a bit. If this marriage goes through, we can have a wedding feast soon, right?"

Madam Shen was furious. Zhou Wanwan, who was standing nearby, pulled Zhou Qingchen over and said:

"Auntie, what do you think of my older brother?"

Although he is only a scholar now, he is skilled in both literature and martial arts and will surely achieve great things in the future.

Would your family be interested in having Yunshu as your husband?

Madam Nie laughed heartily:

"This poor scholar from the countryside wants to marry Yunshu?"

That's utterly delusional! What is Yunshu's status, and what is his? They're completely unworthy of each other!"

Several ladies nearby immediately echoed:

"That's right! The Shen Clan is a well-known and prestigious family in Jiangnan; countless people would kill to be related to them."

"How can a poor scholar with no connections, even if he has read a few books, compare to Miss Shen Clan?"

If this marriage goes through, people will laugh their heads off.

"Lord Shen loves his daughter dearly, how could he possibly wrong his daughter by marrying such an insignificant man! This young lady is simply dreaming!"

Shen Congrong looked at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"You brat, are you doing this on purpose? Why are you always like this?"

My precious daughter, married to your brother, your family... your family is nothing but a den of bandits."

Zhou Wanwan glared at him and said:

"My family are all law-abiding citizens, how could we be bandits?"

Don't talk nonsense. We just farm and hunt in the mountains. Have you ever heard of us robbing people?

You saw it with your own eyes, Lord Shen? Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving, don't you understand?"

Lord Shen gritted his teeth and said:

"You know nothing! Others may not know, but I know you perfectly well."

You've emptied my house, and you still want to marry my daughter? Why don't you take me and my wife with you too?!

Zhou Wanwan coughed and said, "You're useless except for eating."

Lord Shen was so angry that he stomped his feet.

"Zhou Wanwan, what do you mean? You look down on me, don't you?"

I have no intention of marrying my daughter into your family!

Madam Shen pulled Lord Shen aside and said, "Our family is willing; this child seems quite honest."

Zhou Qingchen smiled and said, "Uncle, Aunt, I will treat Yunshu well, please don't worry."

Madam Nie was so angry she almost fainted. Her sure goal had slipped away. She sneered, "Madam Shen actually married her daughter to this kind of person? Aren't you afraid of ruining Yunshu's life?"

Madam Shen smiled faintly and said, "A daughter of the Shen Clan will not be wronged no matter who she marries, but the first thing is that the person she marries must be a good person."