Chapter 44 - 44 0044 To See or Not to See 4_1

Chapter 44: Chapter 0044: To See or Not to See 4_1 Chapter 44: Chapter 0044: To See or Not to See 4_1 She clearly remembered the old stories told by her grandparents, in this era, lifestyle was of great importance. Young men and women often met with each party’s elders usually having a good grasp of the situation. As long as there were no major problems, a meeting would normally finalize things. Any engagement that did not aim for marriage was considered hooliganism. She was not a young girl full of romantic fantasies, she had many things to think about. People, family, and most importantly the current era. She held a prejudice against evil people, but not against people with a poor class status. There could be bad people among those with a good class status, just as there could be good people among those in a bad class status. Good and evil were not determined by social standing. With her mind in a tumult, as the relentless rain fell, Feng Qingxue drifted into a drowsy sleep. When she woke up the next day, the rain still hadn’t ceased. The clay pot was filled with leftover lamb soup from yesterday, so the sisters reheated it and soaked some steamed cornbread for breakfast. The nature of lamb was warming, so eating it made you feel toasty. Feng Qingxue could not go out because of the rain, nor did she intend to, instead, she took out textbooks that she had bought from the scrapyard and started teaching Feng Qingyun how to read. This child was naturally bright and had an excellent memory. Many things only needed to be taught once for her to remember. She truly was a gem! Feng Qingxue was determined to nurture her, she would send her to school in the spring. This would not only give her the chance to do her own things but also equip the child with knowledge. If what she learned at school wasn’t enough, there was always herself at home, to give extra lessons. A few days later, Feng Qingxue visited Uncle Xu and Aunt Xu with a piece of lamb, while she collected the clothes she had asked Aunt Xu to make. They had arranged this last time. However, Uncle Xu was not at home, only Aunt Xu was. “What’s going on?” Seeing Feng Qingxue’s brow furrow in subtle distress, as though she was troubled by something, Aunt Xu couldn’t help but ask. Feng Qingxue was in need of someone to confide in and couldn’t help but tell Aunt Xu about the marriage proposal from her uncle and humbly asked for Aunt Xu’s opinion. After listening, Aunt Xu thought for a moment before speaking. “Qingxue, although I don’t know about your family conditions, I can tell that you are an exceptional and kind-hearted girl based on your demeanor. If you don’t care about class status, why insist on marrying someone with a good status? It’s not that I think highly of us, the so-called ‘bad status’ people, but most of those with a good status are not intellectuals or spirited individuals with aspirations but are often illiterates who can’t recognize a single character. Such uncouth people may not be deserving of your intelligence and beauty. I’m afraid you wouldn’t look forward to a life of toiling in the fields all your life either. You might as well meet this Lu Jiang. If he really is as good as your uncle claims, and you grow to like him, it could turn out to be a good match.” At this juncture, Aunt Xu let out a long sigh, “I understand your hesitation though. Life is indeed hard for people of low class status in this era. They live under constant scrutiny and face various forms of discrimination, as you can see from our own circumstances. Fortunately, that Lu Jiang is a military man, and as a military member’s spouse, with your own prestigious background, you shouldn’t face too much criticism. Although, his father and nephew might be a different story.” Feng Qingxue looked thoughtful. Aunt Xu went on to say, “Marriage values compatibility. When two people are compatible, that’s when feelings grow. I know your great-uncle and I might seem old now, but back in our day, we came together because we were compatible in our interests and aspirations.”