Read Novel Full Chapter 2710: Just Give a Reply (Part 3)
Chapter 2710: Chapter 2710: Just Give a Reply (Part 3)
"It’s a pity that Mingzi is a daughter," Peng Cheng expressed his deep fondness for his eldest daughter, yet felt a touch of regret, "If only Ming Han had her intellect and talent, the Peng Family would surely prosper in the future. Alas, Mingzi will eventually have to be wed. Speaking of which, Mingzi is about to turn twenty this year, it’s time to plan her marriage."
"Oh!" Lady Jia sighed, "Master, do you think I’m not anxious? But your daughter has high standards. She would never marry anyone she doesn’t deem worthy, and Mingrong isn’t in a hurry either. What can I do? They’re too capable and headstrong, it’s worrying, but at least your son is already married with a child, so I have a grandson to hold. Otherwise, I’d have turned grey with worry by now."
Peng Cheng let out a heavy breath: "This cannot be left entirely to her." He said, picking up a teacup to take a sip, "If we delay any longer, she’ll truly end up staying at home."
"I’ll talk to her again tomorrow." Lady Jia nodded.
Peng Cheng nodded, then stood up: "I reckon Lady Shen will definitely come to see you, think about how you’ll respond to her." With that, he was about to leave.
"Master, it’s already so late, won’t you stay?" Lady Jia hurriedly took a couple of steps forward.
"You should rest," Peng Cheng didn’t stop, with charming concubines waiting for him, how could he possibly stay?
Watching Peng Cheng leave, Lady Jia’s eyes narrowed slightly, her hand clenching into a fist, but she quickly calmed down. Instead of returning to rest, she went to the Magnolia Pavilion.
"Mother, why are you here so late?" Peng Mingzi, who was reading, quickly stood up upon seeing Lady Jia enter.
"Mother came to have a few words with you," Lady Jia sat down on a chair, "Reading so late is hard on your eyes."
"I’ll just read for a little while," Peng Mingzi personally brought over a cup of tea, then sat across from her, "Is there something on your mind?"
Lady Jia sighed.
Peng Mingzi waved her hand, dismissing the servants.
"Mingzi, I know you’ve had high aspirations since you were little, but a woman, one can’t truly stay unmarried forever," Lady Jia reached out and took her daughter’s hand, "I won’t even mention your sister, with her temperament, I can only ensure she marries someone who will provide a secure life. But you’re different."
Peng Mingzi lowered her eyes, knowing that her age was becoming a pressing matter. In a few more years, she’d even be breaking the law. However, there was that person who promised to return to marry her when she came of age. Even though five years had passed since she came of age, she knew clinging to a vague promise was foolish, but...
Enough; perhaps they were simply fated not to be together.
And she can’t afford to delay any longer.
"Mingzi, I don’t want to pressure you either," Lady Jia patted her daughter’s hand, "But you know, my position in the Peng Family once relied on the Shen Family. If the Shen Family falls, then I... will either become an ornament for the rest of my days or be dismissed."
"Mother, my father..."
"He said if the Shen Family seeks help, I should turn them away," Lady Jia gave a bitter smile, "She’s my own sister. Back when the Shen Family flourished, he told me to visit often." She took a light breath, "Mingzi, this is a woman’s fate." Now, the man who once vowed to love her was currently working hard in another woman’s room. How ironic, how real!