Chapter 1817: Congratulations to Sister Fang

Chapter 1817: Congratulations to Sister Fang

However, upon hearing this, Grandma Fang felt somewhat uneasy.

"When a man becomes successful and well-known, plenty of women will try to catch his attention. If some influential and noble family takes an interest in Meng Yunzheng, they might insist on marrying their daughters to him. What can we do if they're overbearing?"

Shu Yu chuckled; such things indeed happen.

Not to mention Meng Yunzheng's future success, even in the past, when he pretended to be unsuccessful, there were girls interested in marrying him based on his appearance.

Moreover, after his recent deeds in dealing with Gong Qiu, many in the capital felt that he was someone of great potential and couldn't be underestimated. Many people had their eyes on him then, and in the future, the number would likely increase.

However, Grandma Fang wasn't aware of these details. Shu Yu could only reassure her, "Grand Aunt, rest assured, Yunzheng's and my marriage has been granted approval by the emperor himself. No one would dare to interfere."

Grandma Fang was stunned, finding it hard to believe, "Really? Even the emperor has approved your marriage?"

He was the emperor, after all. Could he possibly concern himself with the marriage of a scholar and a village Lord?

"Yes, it's true. Besides, if someone were to violate the imperial decree and force Yunzheng to marry them, would getting married earlier prevent that?"

Grandma Fang realized this made sense; getting married wouldn't necessarily prevent interference or divorce.

Just like Chen Bing back then, if things came to that point, marriage wouldn't be a solution.

Grandma Fang sighed and nodded, "You're right, what's yours is yours, and no one can take it away."

Feeling relieved, she then shifted the conversation to the clothes Shu Yu was wearing.

Grandma Fang had made those clothes. After learning that Shu Yu was her granddaughter, she felt it was appropriate to provide a gift upon their first meeting.

However, as a humble elderly woman, she couldn't offer anything particularly valuable. The only skill she had was in crafting, and her embroidery skills had improved over the years, enough to create presentable work. Thus, she had intended to make a garment for Shu Yu, but suitable fabric was lacking.

Just when she was worried, Shu Yu had gifted her with two pieces of fabric during her engagement ceremony with Yuan Gui. The fabrics were of good quality and color, suitable for clothing.

Grandma Fang had used those fabrics to create an outfit for Shu Yu, and it had arrived at the Meng Family Escort Agency before the New Year. Unexpectedly, Shu Yu was already wearing it for the festivities.

Seeing her heartfelt gesture appreciated, Grandma Fang was delighted.

Shu Yu liked the outfit very much. If she returned to Dong'an Prefecture in the future, she could ask Yiren Pavilion for help if Grand Aunt was willing.

After enjoying a meal in Hedeng Village, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng prepared to leave not long after noon.

In the afternoon, Meng Yunzheng was scheduled to visit some of Meng Family's elders with Meng Pei. The following day, he would be back in the city helping Qi Lie, leaving him little time. Therefore, they bid their farewells shortly after arriving.

Grandma Fang and Yuan Gui saw them off to the village entrance. As they turned back, they saw two women from Hedeng Village getting off a cart that seemed to have just returned from the direction of the county.

The two women approached Grandma Fang and pointed towards the departing carriage, asking, "Was your granddaughter on that carriage just now?"

Grandma Fang nodded in a slightly confused manner, "Yes, why?"

"Oh my, then congratulations to Sister Fang."