Crossing Over to Yamada Love

"Brother, you've been blinded by greed! What's so great about that girl? A concubine? You'd be lucky to get her a secondary wife." Cheng Yueqing, who had been watching the drama unfold, finally spoke up.

“Qing’er is right. What kind of status does the Mo family have? For them to become in-laws with us is already a great honor. I only agreed to this marriage because I see how much you like Mo Lan. But now that Yan’er is here, she can’t ask for the title of wife. Otherwise, how will your uncle face people? We’ll just give her the title of concubine. Given her family’s status, being a concubine wouldn’t be an insult to her.” Madam Xu nodded in agreement with her daughter’s opinion.

"No! Mother, Lanlan won't agree. I can't give her the position of concubine. I must give her the position of wife!" Cheng Xiao argued vehemently. How could he let Lanlan become a concubine? Absolutely not!

“Brother, don’t be silly. Do you think Mo Lan disagreed with Liu Hu’s marriage proposal but agreed to yours? It’s because our father is a scholar and she values ​​our family’s power. She wants us to protect her family. Don’t worry, she’ll be happy even if we give her a concubine’s position. She’ll happily enter the family.” Cheng Yueqing tried to persuade her brother with her reasoning.

"Qing'er is right. Once we bring her in, your father can take care of her family from now on. Also, after she enters the family, she needs to follow the rules and serve Yan'er. Don't let her run away again. It's fine if she doesn't go back to her parents' home! After all, she is a concubine and can't be considered a proper relative. It's better to have less contact with her." Madam Xu instructed her son on how to behave in the future.

"Mother, no! Please, give Lanlan a wife's position. Otherwise, how can I face Lanlan?" Cheng Xiao kept kowtowing.

"You've done enough for her. This matter is settled. Otherwise, you're forcing your mother and your cousin to their deaths!" Madam Xu hardened her heart. She couldn't be soft-hearted now. Marrying that girl was useless; she couldn't help her son at all. Opening a food shop meant she was of lowly status. She couldn't let her drag her son down. She had already chosen Yan'er. When the time came, her elder brother could help Xiao'er and secure a future for him. It was a hundred times better than marrying that girl!

“That’s right, brother, if you don’t listen to Mother, you’re unfilial! Brother, don’t worry, I guarantee that girl will be willing to be a concubine. And there’s Moju, you held her a few years ago, and because of this, her marriage prospects are uncertain. You should take her as a concubine as well.” Cheng Yueqing’s last words were actually suggesting that Cheng Xiao take Moju as a concubine as well.

Mo Lan frowned. Had Mo Ju gotten involved with Cheng Yueqing? It seemed Mo Ju had put in a lot of effort, otherwise Cheng Yueqing wouldn't have spoken up for her.

"When did I hug her? Don't talk nonsense." Cheng Xiao was furious. Mo Lan's matter hadn't been resolved yet, and his sister had brought up Mo Ju again. This was just adding insult to injury!

“What do you mean no? That year she fell into the river, didn’t you carry her out? You carried her, if you hadn’t taken her, she would have had no choice but to die.” Cheng Yueqing shouted at her brother.

"Qing'er is right. Moju has come to the manor a few times. I think she's quite good. She's pretty and well-behaved. Xiao'er, we can take her in as well. It'll be a way to make up for it. But I've made it clear that they all have to behave properly when they come in. If anyone tries to get past Yan'er, I will not tolerate it!" Madam Xu said, her eyes sharp and fierce as she finished the sentence.

"Mother." Cheng Xiao called out helplessly. Would Lanlan really agree to become a concubine as her mother and sister said? If she agreed, he would definitely treat her well, have only her in his heart, and never let her suffer any grievances.

"Xiao'er, it's not that your mother is heartless, but Yan'er's marriage to you has already wronged her. If you give that girl the position of a concubine, how will your maternal family have any face left! Her family's status is really too low. Talk to her properly. Being a concubine is not a disgrace to her. Also, before she enters the household, don't let her show her face in public anymore. Let her learn more about etiquette and practice more needlework. From now on, Yan'er's shoes, socks, and clothes will all be made by her. She can't do without needlework." Madam Xu advised her son.

"That's right, brother, tell her to stay away from Young Master Xue. He's mine, remember to ask her to help me out. When I marry into the Xue family, you'll all benefit." Cheng Yueqing was determined to have Xue Lingyun. She was determined to marry that handsome young man with a warm and gentle smile. That brat Mo Lan was always getting in her way!

"Mother, I will talk to Lanlan. Before Lanlan and I have reached an agreement, let's not spread this around. If Lanlan doesn't agree, how about you give Lanlan the status of a secondary wife?" Cheng Xiao pleaded with his mother, unwilling to give up.

“If she doesn’t agree, it means she doesn’t value Xiao’er. She doesn’t have feelings for Xiao’er. Xiao’er, what use is a woman who doesn’t value you?” Madam Xu said somewhat coldly.

"Mother," Cheng Xiao cried out in anguish. Today was supposed to be a happy occasion to discuss his marriage with Lanlan, but how did it turn out like this? He couldn't accept it.

As the play was about to end, Madam Wang stepped forward. Her granddaughter wouldn't cling to the Cheng family like a concubine; she wouldn't even accept a wife! Cheng Xiao didn't understand Madam Xu's intentions, but didn't she understand herself? This tactic was so old-fashioned that she wouldn't even look at it.

Mo Lan stopped Wang Shi, who was about to step forward, and shook her head. She had witnessed quite a show today. She had only ever seen such things in books and on television before; she never imagined she would see it firsthand. It was truly an eye-opener. Xu Shi had really gone to great lengths to break up this marriage. Mo Lan gave a mocking laugh, then pulled her grandmother away.

As the two walked back, Mo Lan whispered to Madam Wang, "Grandma, just pretend you don't know anything about this. Let them keep acting. We'll talk about it when we get back."

Madam Wang's face was somewhat gloomy. She could tell that her granddaughter's voice lacked much emotion. She sighed softly. Cheng Xiao wasn't the person her granddaughter liked most; her granddaughter only wanted a peaceful life. So be it. Without this marriage, something better awaited her granddaughter.

The two returned to their seats. Madam Liu hurriedly came to greet them, asking, "Mother, Lanlan, you've been gone for so long, are you alright?"

"It's alright, the Cheng residence is so big, we almost got lost. You two eat." Wang waved to her daughter-in-law and sat back down.

"Grandma, why did you take so long? Have you never seen such a big house before and got dizzy?" As soon as Madam Wang sat down, Madam Xu's sister-in-law asked, her words full of sarcasm.

"Yes, this old woman has never been to such a big house before. I'm so dizzy from walking around. Luckily, I don't live here, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to get used to it." Madam Wang replied with a smile, without revealing the slightest displeasure on her face.

"Country folks have never seen the world. If you want to live in a big house, you have to be lucky enough to have it," Xu's sister-in-law said sarcastically to Wang.

Wang looked at her, smiled gently, and did not answer.

A moment later, Madam Xu returned with a smile on her face. She hurriedly apologized to Madam Wang, saying, "Auntie, please don't be offended. I had a bit of an upset stomach today and spoiled your mood. Come, let me offer you a toast."

Wang smiled at Xu, a smile with a unique flavor that surprised Xu. She knew that Wang and Mo Lan had overheard their conversation, so why didn't they go up and make a scene?

If they made a scene, she would have a perfect excuse to accuse Mo Lan of being indecent and having a secret rendezvous with her son. With such a scene, she wouldn't be afraid that Mo Lan wouldn't make her son's concubine! But they didn't make a scene, so how could this old woman still be smiling now? She was a little puzzled.

“It’s getting late. We’re used to resting early, and we’re truly grateful for our niece-in-law’s warm hospitality today! We’ll head back now. As for the wedding…” Wang Shi paused here.

"Don't worry about the marriage, Auntie. The matchmaker will come to discuss it with you tomorrow," Madam Xu replied with a smile.

"Alright, then I'm relieved. We'll head back now." Madam Wang stood up and bid farewell to Madam Xu and the others.

"Caiyue, Liu Ma, please see the guest out for me." Madam Xu did not see the guest out herself, but called the servants. In any case, Mo Lan was just a concubine after entering the family, so there was no need to give them face.

"Hehe, then I'll have to trouble you." Wang smiled and was helped out by Mo Lan and Liu.

"A poor, stingy old woman, trying to spout fancy words, it's hilarious!" came the laughter of Xu's sister-in-law.

Qiu was a little angry. The two families were about to become in-laws, and Cheng Xiao's aunt was talking too much. Wasn't this blatant disrespect for her family? But she didn't know what to say, so she held back her anger and followed the others to the front hall.

They were still drinking in the front hall. Mo Quan and Mo Changhe had both drunk quite a bit, but Mo Changhai, who couldn't drink, remained relatively sober.

After bidding farewell to Scholar Cheng, the group walked back. It was dark, and the moonlight was not bright.

Mo Quan's steps were a little unsteady, but he was truly happy today. His granddaughter had found a good home. He was drinking and exchanging toasts with the scholar, who kept calling him "Uncle," which made him feel very pleased.

Everyone went back to their rooms. Mo Quan had drunk a bit too much, and soon he was snoring.

"Girl, what are you thinking?" Wang asked Molan, sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed).

"Grandma, I considered Liu Hu and Cheng Xiao as friends I could get along with. The reason I didn't choose Liu Hu back then was because his mother coveted our family's recipe. If I married into the family, there would be too much trouble, and Liu Hu would be caught in the middle, which would be difficult for him. I thought Cheng Xiao's family wouldn't have any trouble, but who knew that today's events would turn out like this? I can't stand his mother and his sister. It's better this way. After this incident, I don't have to marry into the family, saving me from future worries." Mo Lan's words didn't show much disappointment.

"Oh, do you have someone you like?" Mrs. Wang sighed and asked her granddaughter.

"Grandma, when the matchmaker comes tomorrow, there will definitely be a commotion. I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to find someone to marry in the future. If I never get married, how can Father and Mother accept that?" Mo Lan didn't actually want to get married. She was just following local customs and was afraid that her family wouldn't accept that she didn't get married.