Capítulo 1665: Chapter 1672: Madam Shen’s Decision, Second Watch (3)

Old Master Shen nodded in agreement upon hearing, and said, “Madam’s words are reasonable. However, Young Master Mo seems deeply loving towards our daughter. He even risked his life for her. I suppose once Juhua marries him, he wouldn’t let her suffer.”

Madam Shen coldly laughed and said, “Our daughter marrying him is not just about a day or two, but a lifetime together. Can you guarantee he will always be this kind to Juhua? If we take a son-in-law into our family, no matter when, if he ever dares to treat our daughter badly, at worst, we can cancel the marriage and expel him from the family door. But if our daughter marries into Duke Li Guo’s Mansion, if she suffers grievances, we as parents are powerless, aren’t we?”

Old Master Shen said, “I see that Young Master Mo is graceful and exceptional, a man of remarkable character, and shouldn’t be someone heartless and unfeeling. Our Juhua marrying him should not suffer grievances, right?”

Upon hearing these words, Madam Shen’s smile grew colder.

“Ha! Back in the day, I also thought you were graceful and exceptional, a man of remarkable character. But what was the result? When I first married you, you showered me with affection and long-lasting love. But in a few years, your affection turned to Lady Yan, trampling me as the official wife underfoot, allowing Lady Yan to, with her illegitimate children, torment and humiliate us, almost crushing us to death. These years, how my daughter and I have endured, how much grievance and hardship we have suffered, do you know?”

Lady Cui grew more agitated as she spoke, her voice rising, and before she could finish, a string of tear beads fell.

Lord Shen, knowing he was at fault, hurriedly said, “Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this, let’s not talk about this anymore. According to Madam’s view, our daughter will not marry, and our daughter will in the future take a husband of mild temperament into her family, living a smooth and safe life under our watchful eyes, how about that?”

“Hmph! Now that’s more like it!”

Lady Cui, while wiping her tears, said with annoyance, “Men are all lustful and heartless; while he loves you now, he might die for you. But if one day he grows tired of you, even concubines can easily cause you distress. I certainly don’t want our daughter living a life worse than death; regardless of others, in this lifetime, I will not trust men again, nor let our daughter marry into Marquise Mansion.”

Lord Shen, being reprimanded by his wife, felt humbled and nodded repeatedly like pounding garlic, saying, “Alright, alright, as Madam says, our daughter won’t marry into Duke Li Guo’s Mansion, even if he saved our lives, she cannot marry….”

Upon hearing Dad and Mom’s intense debate, Juhua twitched her lips and frowned, saying, “Dad, Mom, you talk as if they’re really wanting to marry your daughter. In fact, Young Master Mo has always been courteous and respectful to me, showing not the slightest bit of romantic affection. Maybe he’s just a good-hearted person who wants to help; you’re just overthinking it!”

Madam Shen said, “It’s best if he has no other thoughts. Let me tell you in advance; you’re not suitable with him. Don’t think of repaying his life-saving grace with your body, remember, once you enter Fred’s mansion deep as the sea, if you regret it later, it will be too late to cry.”

“Your mother speaks rightly. We owe him and will repay his kindness differently, but you mustn’t entertain any improper thoughts about him!” Lord Shen looked at his wife pleadingly and then sternly taught his daughter.

Juhua rolled her eyes, looking fed up, and said, “Dad, Mom, where are you getting these ideas? When did your daughter ever fall for him? I helped him bandage his wounds because he saved my life, and I couldn’t bear to ignore him. Besides, do you not know my temperament? Even if he were a stranger, seeing him on the brink of death, your daughter would never stand by and do nothing!”

Upon hearing their daughter’s words, the husband and wife felt much relieved. Madam Shen even reminded, “Make sure you remember your words, and also remember Dad and Mom’s advice. Marriage unsuitable, if you marry into the prestigious Duke Li Guo’s Mansion, I’m afraid you’ll spend the latter half of your life only suffering grievances and bullying. I do not wish to see you end up in such a field!”