Harem Daily Life

Chapter 422 I wonder what you think?

Gu Ning thought that her cousin was just trying to comfort her because she was worried about her sadness, so she shook her head and wrote, "I am disabled. Although I have a good family background, I am not as good as a healthy person. There is no need to tell Lord Tao and Madam Tao. I don't want your Tao family to be disgraced because of me."

Tao Yanyan looked at her and advised her, "You two love each other, there is nothing wrong with striving for your own happiness. Why don't you give my brother some time instead of being so stubborn? Anyway, you don't want to marry someone else, so wait until my brother can win the approval of my parents, and then you can be together."

Gu Ning stared at Tao Yanyan blankly, and wrote in confusion: "Cousin, can you accept me?"

Gu Ning was a little bit surprised.

Tao Yanyan began to pinch her face again: "You are kind-hearted, willing to support yourself, and good-looking. In my opinion, except for the fact that you can't speak, everything else is good. Why can't I accept it?"

Gu Ning felt a lump in his throat and felt like crying again.

Tao Yanyan quickly joked: "But it is indeed a little hard to accept. That is——"

"You are obviously my cousin. If you marry my brother, then you will become my sister-in-law, right? Humph, I am not happy. I want to be the elder sister!"

Gu Ning stopped crying and was even a little amused by her.

After the two of them talked it out, Gu Ning's secret in her heart was resolved, and she felt much better. Just as Tao Yanyan said, she didn't plan to marry anyone else anyway, and Tao Zhixing couldn't get married now, so it would be better to wait a few more years and see.

There was a knock on the door, and soon the door was pushed open, and Mrs. Tao walked in accompanied by Mrs. Gu. Although they were mother and daughter, Mrs. Tao was still very polite and greeted Tao Yanyan.

"Mother, please stop being so polite. We are all family, there is no need to be like this." Tao Yanyan hurriedly supported his mother and helped her to Gu Ning's bedside.

Gu Ning remembered, but was also held down by Mrs. Tao: "Ning'er, lie down obediently. I just came to see you today. You've been tired."

Gu Ning felt a little ashamed. Her secret had just been known by her cousin. She felt uneasy facing Mrs. Tao again.

Tao Yanyan looked at Gu Ning, then at her mother who seemed to have no idea what to say, and tried to smooth things over by saying, "My cousin had some extreme thoughts yesterday, but fortunately it didn't lead to a big mistake. Live a good life in the future and don't make stupid mistakes again."

Madam Tao looked at Madam Gu, then at Gu Ning, and said hesitantly, "I came here today because my husband Dalang told me to comfort Ning'er."

Mrs. Tao had already learned from Tao Zhixing about the affection between the two children, but Mrs. Gu did not know the truth of the matter and said politely, "Mr. Tao is so polite. He is seriously injured, but he still thinks about my Ning'er. He is really thoughtful."

Madam Tao sighed and said, "My husband and I couldn't sleep last night. After thinking it over, we finally felt that we should follow the children's wishes. Ning'er, I know what my Dalang thinks, but I don't know what you think?"

Mrs. Gu was confused: "Thoughts? What thoughts?"

She looked at Gu Ning, and Gu Ning blushed, feeling so embarrassed that she wanted to find a hole to crawl into.

Madam Tao had no choice but to say, "To be honest, Madam Gu, I'm afraid our two families will become even closer and become in-laws!"

Madam Gu was stunned, so shocked that she could hardly utter a coherent sentence: "Madam Tao, you mean... my Ning'er and your Dalang? When did it happen between them?"

Mrs. Gu was at a loss as to what to do. She didn't even realize that her daughter and Tao Zhixing were falling in love with each other right under her nose!

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Mother has thought it through. Do you want to hire Gu Ning as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Tao family?" She was still hesitant and even unwilling yesterday. How come she figured it out after one night? Tao Yanyan was puzzled. She originally thought that she would have to deal with it for a few years.

Mrs. Tao nodded. "Your eldest brother was injured like that, but he would rather be beaten black and blue to protect Ning'er. Your father and I know that he was concerned about her. Ning'er hanged herself, probably because she was confused because she was sad and upset when she learned that Dalang was injured, right?"

Madam Gu said, "Is that so, Ning'er? I still can't figure it out. Why did my good daughter suddenly become so upset?"

Gu Ning nodded, tacitly agreeing with Mrs. Tao's statement. She took out a pen and paper and wrote, "I'm sorry for making you worry. Don't blame Brother Tao, it's none of his business."

Mrs. Tao saw that Gu Ning had been defending her son, just as her son had been defending Gu Ning in front of her, and sighed, "Both children are good and filial children. They were worried that we would not accept them, and almost made a big mistake. So today, in addition to visiting the patient, I also want to ask Ning'er's opinion on something. Ning'er, I wonder if you are willing to marry my Dalang and become the daughter-in-law of my Tao family?"

Mrs. Gu was very happy when she thought that her daughter's lifelong event was about to be settled. The other party was from the Tao family, the Minister of Works, a second-rank official, and he had raised her niece, who was also the most favored imperial concubine. This was simply a great marriage!

She looked at Gu Ning expectantly.

Gu Ning felt embarrassed by the stares from the others, so she had to write on the paper: "Madam Tao, if the Tao family doesn't dislike me, then I am willing to be filial and serve you. I am also willing to adopt the child and raise him as my own."

Mrs. Tao finished reading the first half of the sentence with a smile, but she always felt that something was wrong with the second half.

Tao Yanyan took a look at it, quickly took the paper, and laughed, "Since mother knows about my cousin's feelings, why not go back and tell big brother as soon as possible? Big brother is injured, and if he continues to suffer the torment of waiting, it may not be good for his recovery."

Madam Tao got the confirmation and wanted to go back early to prepare for the marriage proposal. Madam Gu smiled from ear to ear: "Oh, look at what happened. I didn't see it before. No, I have to go and inform the Marquis that he will have a son-in-law soon. Hahahaha, Madam Tao, I'll take you there. Don't worry, I've prepared a lot of dowry for Ning'er. I've been compiling the dowry list for several years!"

Madam Tao and Madam Gu walked out hand in hand. Tao Yanyan thought she had to explain something to her mother, so she told Gu Ning to take good care of her and wait for the Tao family to come and propose marriage. Then she left with the two ladies.

Gu Ning felt that this day was so unreal. How come her relationship with Tao Zhixing suddenly went so smoothly?

When Ningyuan Hou heard that Madam Tao was going to propose marriage for the eldest son of the Tao family soon, and Ning'er also expressed her willingness, he said happily: "It would be great to be able to get closer to the Tao family, but Ning'er's situation makes the Ningyuan Hou Mansion feel sorry for the Tao family."

Mrs. Tao smiled and said, "We are about to become a family, so don't talk about being sorry or not. But my Dalang is still a small county magistrate in Qingtian County. If they can't be transferred to the capital after they get married, I'm afraid Ning'er will have to live in Qingtian County for a few years."

Ning Yuanhou smiled and said, "Qingtian County is also a good place. I have been there before. Ning'er, just go there to experience it. It won't be a problem."

Tao Yanyan said with a smile: "Mother, uncle, it will probably take more than half a year for them to complete the process. Isn't it too early to discuss where to live now? Why don't I let my mother go back first and ask for a matchmaker first?"

Everyone was in a happy mood. Yesterday, the two families were still crying and almost someone was killed, but today everyone was happy and joyful.

Tao Yanyan left with Madam Tao and pulled her into his carriage.

"Mother, there is something I need to report to you first." Tao Yanyan pointed at his finger embarrassedly, looking like he had done something wrong.