After Ye Jiu revealed his plan, Ye Gaosheng’s gaze towards Ye Jiu was glowing.
Sometimes, Ye Gaosheng really couldn’t understand why in their family, only his younger sister was the smartest. If he had half of her intelligence, he wouldn’t have almost died in the capital city.
While Ye Jiu and Ye Gaosheng were talking, they walked out of the courtyard and just as they looked up, they saw Mrs. He’s servant Aunt Fu accompanying the Wang Family’s sister-in-law coming out.
When Wang Family’s sister-in-law saw Ye Jiu and Ye Gaosheng, her expression was somewhat awkward, but she still greeted them.
Ye Jiu quickly guessed the purpose of the Wang Family’s sister-in-law’s visit and looked at Ye Gaosheng thoughtfully, "Fourth brother, it seems my future sister-in-law might already be on her way."
Yet Ye Gaosheng, contrary to his previous shyness upon hearing this matter, looked somewhat desolate. "Little sister, stop joking, I’m not thinking of getting married yet!"
Ye Jiu suddenly looked at him very seriously, "Is it really that you do not want to marry, or is it that the choice of bride displeases you?"
"I..." Ye Gaosheng stammered, unable to articulate his thoughts for a long time.
Ye Jiu tiptoed and tapped his shoulder. "Fourth brother, if you have someone in mind, you better make a move early. Otherwise, once mother finalizes the marriage arrangements, it will be difficult to regret it later."
After all, in this era, calling off an engagement isn’t a big deal for men, but for women, it’s a catastrophe.
Ye Jiu knew that Ye Gaosheng was interested in Qingyue. She certainly didn’t want to watch her most beloved fourth brother become such a despicable betrayer.
However, she didn’t know how Qingyue really felt about Ye Gaosheng.
After all, she couldn’t see any difference in Qingyue’s attitude towards the fourth brother; it seemed like unrequited love from his side.
Ye Gaosheng remained silent, deep in thought.
As someone who had lived through two lifetimes and was still single, Ye Jiu didn’t dare to presumptuously offer Ye Gaosheng any advice.
Moreover, in this era where interactions between men and women could easily lead to complications, one had to be extra careful.
At dinner, Ye Jiu asked Mrs. He, "Mother, what was Wang Family’s sister-in-law doing here just now?"
Mrs. He pursed her lips dismissively. "What else would she do? Last year, didn’t she discuss a marriage proposal for your fourth brother? The girl’s family initially looked down on us for splitting the family and agreed to meet first, but when it came down to it, they disagreed. Now, the girl still hasn’t settled on a marriage agreement, and her family has asked the Wangs to speak on their behalf again. At the end of the day, it’s because they see our family doing well now, so they’re interested!"
Ye Gaosheng, who was already feeling uneasy after Ye Jiu’s words, became even more agitated when he heard Mrs. He bring up his marriage again and blurted out without thinking, "Mother, you didn’t agree, did you?"
"Of course not." Their family was now well-known as a wealthy household within ten miles, and they couldn’t just agree so easily.
Besides, she didn’t want such a daughter-in-law. Having one Mrs. Zhao in the house was annoying enough; she had to be careful in selecting the fourth son’s wife.
After all, if nothing unexpected happened, they were supposed to live with their fourth son in their old age.
Upon hearing Mrs. He’s words, Ye Gaosheng finally felt relieved.
However, Mrs. He’s following words made him start to panic again, "Fourth son, I warn you, if you dare to forget your mother after getting a wife like your second brother, I will kick you out to fend for yourself!"