flstandardbreds Chapter 459 Childhood Sweethearts
Chapter 459 Childhood Sweethearts
Their whole family lives and eats at their son's place, and they haven't gone out to find a place to live for such a long time. Do they think her son's place is a shelter? This is simply too much.
And the old lady, since her daughter came back, she has been coming to her place every few days and staying for several days at a time.
It was as if that was her home. Those who knew her thought it was because she missed her daughter, while those who didn't think it was because she, as a daughter-in-law, did a bad job and went out to seek peace and quiet, completely disregarding her own feelings.
All of this, in the final analysis, was all because of Li Xiaoxiao's family. The more Cheng Menggu thought about it, the uglier his face became.
Seeing Cheng Menggu's face turn from sunny to gloomy, Cheng Yun'er curled the corners of her mouth, secretly proud, "Li Xiaoxiao, you are capable, right? If you can't get past Cheng Menggu, I wonder how you will marry into the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion."
"I will listen carefully to my aunt's teachings. I will stay away from Li Xiaoxiao in the future." Cheng Yun'er acted like a good girl, appearing even more gentle, virtuous and charming.
"That's great. You and Chengxu grew up together and are childhood sweethearts. Your mother has also mentioned to me that she is very satisfied with Chengxu. I will go back and discuss it with the Marquis to see if we can finalize your marriage."
The other person's child is about the same age as her son, but is already several years old. She is filled with envy but can do nothing about it.
It seems that I can't let my son do whatever he wants anymore. He should settle down as soon as possible. If I miss such an outstanding woman like Cheng Yuner, I will regret it for the rest of my life.
In the past, when she attended banquets, she had heard many young ladies and wives of officials talking about Cheng Yun'er. As far as she knew, many people went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to propose marriage, but they were all rejected by Cheng Yun'er.
As time goes by, if Cheng Yun'er changes her mind again, where can she find a woman who is so suitable for her son?
Sure enough, Cheng Menggu came to Si Zhenglin's study at night and explained his purpose to him.
In the elegantly decorated study, Si Zhenglin sat at the desk. Under the dim light of the oil lamp, his face, slightly weathered by the years, looked carefully at the book in his hand.
After hearing Cheng Menggu's words, he closed the book after a while and gently placed it on the desk.
He looked up at the woman who had lived with him for twenty years, but after just one glance, he quickly looked away. The woman in front of him was just similar to her, but not her.
"Have you forgotten what you promised Chengxu before?" Si Zhenglin calmed himself down. His voice was slightly hoarse, deep and steady, without any impatience or anxiety.
"Master, I have certainly not forgotten this, but as parents, we cannot let our children do whatever they want. Chengxu is already an adult.
He doesn't have a woman he likes, so we have to choose one for him. I think Yun'er is good. Her talent, appearance and status are a good match for our Chengxu."
Cheng Menggu said what she had prepared long ago, her eyes fixed on the man in front of her whom she had loved all her life.
The heart-pounding feeling I had when we first met has kept me in love with him till now, but it is only one-sided love.
Si Zhenglin never loved her for a moment, but he kept his promise to his sister and took care of her all his life.
"Have you asked Chengxu for his opinion?"
"I haven't had the time to tell him that as long as the master agrees, the marriage can be arranged tomorrow. I have asked my sister-in-law for her opinion, and she is also optimistic about this marriage." Cheng Menggu lowered his head and thought for a moment.
"This is a major event in Chengxu's life, and you actually want to settle down without telling him. Do you think Chengxu can really do as you wish and get married when the time comes?" Si Zhenglin frowned, strongly disagreeing with her statement.
"This..." Si Zhenglin's words seemed to suddenly wake up Cheng Menggu. How could he not understand his own son?
Needless to say, Si Chengxu would definitely not listen to them. Si Chengxu has had his own opinions since he was a child. He does things in an orderly and methodical manner. He is not the kind of person who would accept things passively.
"I promised Chengxu that I would not interfere with his marriage. How can you be happy if you live with a woman you don't like for the rest of your life? Don't you understand this?"
Si Zhenglin looked tired. He closed his eyes heavily and sighed. His life had become like this. He had not married the girl he loved and had been living in a muddle all his life.
He would never let his son follow his old path. People have to go through all kinds of things and hardships in their lifetime. He would never let his son experience the pain he had experienced again.
And he knew that although Si Chengxu looked cold, he was actually a sentimental person.
Cheng Menggu opened her beautiful eyes slightly, and naturally knew what Si Zhenglin meant. He was talking about her, and there was no point in spending the rest of his life with her.
The pain in her heart was spreading. How could she not know this pain? Over the years, on countless nights, her tears wet her pillowcase.
Every time she collapses, she recovers, and then collapses again, over and over again. Is she wrong? There is nothing wrong with her pursuing the person she loves.
Was Si Zhenglin wrong? He was not wrong either, because he kept his promise and married a woman he did not love, and he did not even have a concubine.
But the result is wrong, and it can only be like this, there is no way to change it. The bitterness in it is something that outsiders cannot express.
Tears flowed silently down her cheeks. In her entire life, she only knew how to love others and had never been loved. How ironic.
When I think of myself and Si Zhenglin, and then of Si Chengxu and Cheng Yuner, isn’t it the same as myself back then?
She was not living a happy life, and Si Zhenglin was also suffering. The two of them were like the most familiar strangers. There was no eye contact, and even the tone of their conversation was indifferent and distant.
What if Cheng Yun'er ended up in the same situation as them after getting married to her son? That was something she absolutely didn't want to see.
On one side is her son, and on the other is her niece who she has watched grow up, and she doesn't want either of them to get hurt.
It would be great if Chengxu liked Yun'er, but why didn't he like her? Cheng Menggu couldn't figure it out, he really couldn't figure it out.
"Stop interfering with the child. Cheng Yun'er is very outstanding, but Chengxu doesn't like her. Please respect him, okay?" Si Zhenglin is usually busy with government affairs, but he still cares about Si Chengxu.
I also learned from the housekeeper of the Si Mansion that Si Chengxu likes Li Xiaoxiao. That child is born with a smart mind. Although she comes from a humble background, she has good character and is courageous and responsible. She is a good person. As long as Chengxu likes her, he will support her.
For the first time in so many years, Si Zhenglin spoke to her in this tone. In the past, he was always cold and icy. For a moment, Cheng Menggu was a little dazed: "Okay."