Pure: This chapter is a little shorter, so I’m not spitting it~

Translated by Pure

Edited by NovaLeir

Chapter 137: Matchmaking 

Ah? Su Shuilian looked at Xue Li, stunned. He, her father-in-law, meant what she understood, right? Matching Xin Lan and Jian Heng? 

“What? Daughter, don’t you think they’re a perfect match?” Xue Li laughed, looking at Su Shuilian, asking. 

“Not that… But they… have just met for the first time.” Of course, she wouldn't object if the two were willing. She would be happy if the maids were able to find suitable life partners.

She had left the Su Family of the Republic of China and married Lin Si Yao. She had chosen a perfectly happy marriage life for herself. Thus, she didn’t want to see the people on her side be forced to marry someone they didn't like. She hoped that the maids and servants living in this private mansion could have a harmonious and happy marriage like Chun Lan. They didn’t need to be wealthy or what, as long as they loved and respected each other, she would support them. 

However, if it was just a moment out of her father-in-law’s excitement that he matched the two and they didn’t like each other, then it wouldn't be different from an arranged marriage. Would they be happy with a marriage like that? 

She doubted that. 

“That’s easy. Just let them meet each other more often. We’ll stay here for half a month. It should be enough for them to build their relationship.” Xue Li acted as if as long as Su Shuilian agreed, he could push and facilitate Jian Heng’s relationship with Xin Lan.

Su Shuilian slightly furrowed her brows. Although Xin Lan had signed her lifetime labor contract with Prince Jing’s mansion, the contract was in her hands now. However, this did not imply that she would make a decision on Xin Lan's marriage.

“This daughter-in-law understands father. Would you let me talk to Xin Lan? If she agrees, I won’t say a word, and I’ll prepare everything for her wedding so that she can be a proud bride when she gets married. But if Xin Lan has any bit of dissatisfaction…” 

“Then, I won’t force her to agree.” Xue Li continued without a bit of hesitation. “But…” His tone changed, “it’s not the good time to tell her that now. How about creating chances for them to have some chat privately so they could learn about each other? I can assure you, though Jian Heng is a taciturn man, he’s surely a gentleman. As long as she’s a smart girl, she will not miss such a good man.”

“… Yes,” Su Shuilian nodded in agreement. It could be good that she would ask Xin Lan after the two had had enough time to contact and get to know each other. At least, she would be able to think about it more thoroughly.  

“It’s just, there’s something I’m not quite clear about. If… Xin Lan agrees, will she move to Blood Union?” Su Shuilian was a little distressed. Xin Lan was one of her most effective assistants. Despite the fact that she had only been in the private mansion for half a year, everything and everyone she had managed was well in order. And even when she was temporarily handed different tasks, she was able to complete them excellently. Su Shuilian's and Si Luo's houses were indeed well-managed and immaculate, thanks to Chun Lan, Xin Lan, and the other first-grade maids. If one of them married out, she would lose an effective assistant. Then, how could she and Chun Lan manage this colossal private mansion?

“That… I haven’t considered it yet. Okay, how about this? As long as they agree, they can live anywhere they want.” Jian Heng wasn’t young anymore. They couldn’t delay further. Only if he got a good girl who was willing to be his wife, Father Jian could finally rest his soul. It wasn’t a problem if Xue Li lost one of his guards! At most, he just needed to ask Long Yi to choose another Blood Knight to replace Jian Heng. 

“Since father is enthusiastic about this idea, then this daughter-in-law shall comply. Then as you suggested, we will let them contact each other first. After a while, I will find Xin Lan and talk to her.” As Su Shuilian could see how urgent Xue Li was to become a match-maker, it wasn’t really convenient for her to keep declining him. Moreover, she didn’t know Xin Lan’s idea yet. If Xin Lan developed feelings for Jian Heng and she rejected them, it would be as if she was hitting a pair of mandarin ducks. So, she should just watch how they develop their relationship then! 

Xue Li smiled when he saw Su Shuilian nod in agreement, already calculating how to create opportunities for Jian Heng and Xin Lan to meet up. Feng Ruo Er smiled and shook her head. She put her cup of tea down and chatted with Su Shuilian. It had been four months since they parted ways in Qi Yun Town, she missed her son and his family. 

“Mother, if you’re not tired, do you want to visit Xiao-er and Long-er with me?” Of course, Su Shuilian understood her desire. Although she couldn’t persuade A’Yao into talking to his parents, she could decide for the kids. 

“Of course, I missed them so much. I wished I could see them every day.” Su Shuilian’s suggestion had touched the itchy spot in Feng Ruo Er’s heart. She immediately cheered up, nodding her head continuously.

The mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law didn’t mind Xue Li, who was squeezing his brain to find different methods for his match-making mission, as they held each other’s hand and walked towards the lotus lake. 

Ever since Si Luo had taken the twins on a boat trip above the lotus lake, the twins would cry if they weren’t taken here to play everyday. Lin Long, the daring little girl, even almost stumbled into the water to play. 

Bai He and Liang-momo were frightened and held onto her tightly. They were afraid that if they didn’t pay attention, their Little Young Lady would jump into the water. 

Luckily, it wasn’t cold in the afternoon. The twins liked playing around the lotus lake, so Liang-momo and the others decided to set up a soft bed near the lake with a variety of toys so that the children could crawl around and play.

“Shuilian… Zhan-er, he… I mean A’Yao, does he still blame me, this irresponsible mother?” On the way to the lake, after many hesitant attempts, Feng Ruo Er eventually gathered her courage to ask her daughter-in-law the question she had kept in her heart for a long time. 

She couldn’t be blamed for overthinking. She and Xue Li had arrived in Fan Hua Town for two days. Except for yesterday, when they needed to take a rest after a long journey, their son could use the excuse of letting them rest to not see them. But what about today? Why did they not see him at all? Did he really not want to meet them? 

“... Mother...” Su Shuilian gently held Feng Ruo Er’s hand, tenderly comforting, “A’Yao is not good with words. But I do believe that he cares about you two. This morning, before he left for the mountain, he had specifically asked Liang-momo and the kitchen to cook some northern cuisine because he was afraid that you’re not familiar with the southern cuisine. Moreover, yesterday, when we were discussing accommodation, he was the one who suggested letting you stay in Bamboo Garden, which is closer to us. Give A Yao some more time. It’ll be fine…” Su Shuilian remembered the time when she had just married A’Yao. He was pitifully reticent. However, she wasn’t a talkative woman, so it was fine with her. She didn’t feel uncomfortable with that. As long as she had A’Yao by her side, she felt assured. 

She believed that A’Yao had forgiven his parents for quite a long time. Although he didn’t have other ideas about letting Xue Li and his wife stay in the Bamboo Garden, today’s breakfast was prepared as he had suggested. Though it was just a short, “Don’t let them eat fried rice.” Because people from the Blood Union loved noodles. 

“Yeah… I believe you…” Feng Ruo Er nodded, giving a weak smile. The breakfast this morning was different from yesterday’s dinner. It suited them better. It turned out their son had asked the kitchen to cook something special for them. So, their son did care about them, his neglectful parents? 

With that thought, Feng Ruo Er felt much better. She didn’t blame her son for not paying them a visit or asking if they lived well and if the food was okay. Because, he had used his action to show his feelings for them. 

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