Marrying Wife and Concubine Together: After Rebirth, I Remarried the Scumbag's Father on the Sp

Madam Xie subconsciously said, "Qingning, don't refuse. I'll make the decision for you. You should hurry back to the Zhanyi Marquis's residence and mention Rongrong to your mother. If she can successfully get engaged to the Zhan family's son, my illness will be greatly improved. You will be a great contributor to our Xie family!"

Xie Ru angrily rebuked, "You all have no shame! Why are you making things difficult for my daughter-in-law for no reason?"

Madam Xie argued, "We're not making things difficult for her. As a member of the Xie family, what's wrong with her doing her part for her cousin?"

After saying that, she wiped away her tears again: "Qingning, if you don't agree, then your grandmother will follow your cousin to commit suicide. Do you want to take two lives on your shoulders?"

A mocking glint flashed in Zhan Qingning's eyes. This old woman Xie was truly a leech, always trying to leech off whoever she saw.

Now even the two young masters of the Lian family dare to covet her; she's dreaming.

On the surface, however, she smiled sweetly and gently.

She squinted and said, "Grandmother is right. It's just a matter of saying a few words. Leave it to me. From now on, you and your cousin better not try to kill yourselves. Otherwise, people will laugh at you and think that the Xie family's daughter has some kind of hidden illness and is in such a hurry to marry her off!"

Madam Xie looked embarrassed. She frowned and said, "Rongrong doesn't have any hidden illness. She's been good at managing accounts since she was a child. She's a good housekeeper!"

Zhan Qingning immediately said, "Then we'll take our leave now. I need to hurry back to the Zhanyi Marquis's residence to mention my cousin's matter!"

She grabbed Xie Ru's wrist and quickly got into the carriage.

Xie Ru asked worriedly, "Qing Ning, why did you agree to them? How could Xie Rongrong, with her status, marry into the Zhan Yi Marquis's mansion?"

Zhan Qingning retorted, "Mother, if we don't calm her down first, how can we get away safely? I've only just married into the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion. If they really cause trouble, it will damage both your and my reputation. This matter can only be resolved through strategy, not by force!"

Xie Ru sighed helplessly: "How could I not understand this principle? It's just that my mother is always throwing tantrums. I can't think of any other way but to sever ties with her!"

Zhan Qingning comforted her, "There must be other ways. After all, you are her daughter. Severing ties with her will make you look like an unfilial child!"

Upon arriving at the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence, the two were invited into the inner quarters by Lin Yiwan.

She greeted them warmly, "Why did you two, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, come over today? I'm still waiting for Qingning and Jianshu to come back to their parents' home in three days!"

Xie Ru said with a pale face, "Don't even mention it. Something happened that made me feel nauseous. My lips are sore from talking so much. Let me have some tea to soothe my throat!"

As Lin Yiwan handed her the warm tea, she looked Zhan Qingning up and down and asked, "Qingning, you haven't been wronged, have you?"

Before Zhan Qingning could say anything, Zhan Miao rushed in from outside, lifting her skirt: "Whoever dares to bully my sister Qingning, I'll take Xiaobai and bite their throats off!"

Zhan Qingning immediately stepped forward and pulled her into her arms: "Meow, where have you been playing? Why are you covered in grass clippings?"

Lin Yiwan also looked disgusted: "Oh dear, get up quickly, don't get your Qingning sister's nice clothes dirty!"

Zhan Miao chuckled: "Sister, do you know what? My second brother went to the river to catch fish himself to prepare a homecoming banquet for you and Xie Jianshu. He's really good at it, he caught a lot!"

Lin Yiwan was both amused and exasperated: "They're all such a worry, even going so far as to catch fish in the river. Can't they just eat the ones they buy on the street?"

Zhan Miao pouted and argued, "How can that be the same? Doesn't it taste better when you catch it yourself, right, Sister Qingning?"

Zhan Qingning took a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her cheeks. She nodded gently, "Yes, Sister Qingning remembers all the kindness of Sister Miao'er and Brother Xuan!"

Xie Ru said with satisfaction, "Look, it's so much more comfortable at your Zhanyi Marquis's residence. The children are filial and obedient, and the relationships are harmonious. It's truly enviable!"

Lin Yiwan looked at her: "We weren't finished talking just now. What happened? Is it related to Qing Ning?"

Zhan Qingning then explained, "Mother, it was Old Madam Xie who started this. She wanted Xie Rongrong to be Jianshu's concubine, but my mother absolutely refused and even threatened to sever ties with them. So they threatened to kill themselves!"

Lin Yiwan frowned: "What a scoundrel! Are you taking advantage of my good temper, Qing Ning?"

Xie Ru said helplessly, "Of course I won't let Qing Ning suffer, but they won't give up. They're fixated on your two sons. Only this way will they let us out!"

Lin Yiwan laughed heartily: "Alright, which one have you taken a fancy to? Is it Brother Mu or Brother Xuan?"

Xie Ru replied, "They didn't say, but I doubt either of them would be interested in her!"

Lin Yiwan winked at her: "Let them try to meet first, and let them back down. You don't need to worry about this. Have someone tell Old Madam Xie to go to the Buddhist temple in the suburbs of Beijing this afternoon, and we'll go together!"

Having received her confirmation, Xie Ru immediately sent her maid to the Xie residence to deliver the message.

Upon hearing this, Madam Xie was overjoyed.

She quickly instructed Madam Xie, "What are you standing there for? Go and prepare clothes and jewelry for Rongrong. This matchmaker is no ordinary person; he's the young master of the Marquis of Zhanyi's mansion!"

Madam Xie murmured in disbelief, "Mother, is this real or fake? Do you think our Rongrong can really catch the eye of Lin Yiwan of the Marquis of Zhanyi's mansion? Pinch me and see if I'm dreaming!"

Madam Xie raised her hand and slapped her on the shoulder; "Look at your naive and ignorant look, how could a girl from the Xie family be unworthy of the young master of the Marquis of Zhanyi's mansion? Rongrong is just as good as him!"

Without hesitation, Madam Xie immediately ran to Rongrong's courtyard to prepare clothes and jewelry for her.

Xie Rongrong was still a little nervous. She said with a hint of resentment, "Mother, this physiognomy checkup is a bit too rushed. My aunt slapped me twice, and my cheeks are still a little swollen. Will people notice?"

Madam Xie said nonchalantly, "The matchmaking is just a formality. With your aunt and grandmother in charge, the marriage is definitely a done deal. Don't worry!"

Xie Rongrong asked hopefully, "Really?"

Madam Xie nodded emphatically: "Of course it's true, your mother wouldn't lie to you. Why don't you wear that scarlet brocade dress? It's made of the finest cloud brocade, and it will accentuate your figure even more!"

Xie Rongrong then selected some jewelry before shyly boarding the carriage to the Buddhist temple.

Lin Yiwan and Xie Ru had already arrived, and the two were taking several children to explore the largest maple leaf mountain behind the Buddhist temple.

Madam Xie arrived in a hurry and immediately spotted the two exceptionally handsome young men standing beside Lin Yiwan.

One is a scholar, the other a warrior; both are like immortal beings.

She smiled, her eyes narrowing: "Oh my, what a coincidence! We've run into Lady Hou here. Ru'er, quickly introduce her to your mother!"