Chapter 1388: 1385: Decision

Chapter 1388: Chapter 1385: Decision

Chu Zhang, seeing his mother was frank and indeed considering his interests, also started to seriously contemplate this possibility.

“Mother,” he said, scratching his head and trying to come up with a solution, “since the most important thing to you is this, then we should ask Lady Yang. Maybe Miss Yang just hasn’t learned yet, not that she can’t learn. If she’s willing to learn, with you, Mother, guiding her, she could manage the household in a few years. Our family isn’t a large noble one with many rules to follow. What’s crucial is whether Miss Yang has a kind disposition and gets along with you. I just hope that my wife’s relationship with you could be like that of Third Aunt with Grandma—understanding and without quarrels.”

The relationship between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law has always been a challenge.

Some are naturally incompatible.

Yet some get along harmoniously.

For Chu Zhang, this was the primary consideration, and it was a topic Third Aunt had discussed at the dinner table before he returned home.

Although Third Aunt had spoken casually, as if just making small talk at the time.

He took it to heart. He had never spoken about it to anyone, but deep down, he too treasured the warmth of a united family, the harmony among its members.

While he admired the affection between Third Uncle and Third Aunt, he didn’t want to force matters. He only wished to maintain the harmony already present in his family.

He didn’t want to bring a wife home who would cause disunity with his father, mother, or brothers.

Nor did he want her to have an unhappy life upon marrying into his family.

Madam Wang grumbled, “Third Aunt is capable indeed, and Third Uncle is an impressive man; Grandma must be pleased with them.”

“However, Grandma is also smart. She treats all of us daughters-in-law kindly.”

“But you’re right. Our family lives well because we get along and have few disputes. Everything else is secondary. Getting along is what truly matters.” Madam Wang didn’t want to bicker with her daughter-in-law daily. Having raised her son with care, she naturally hoped her future daughter-in-law would be filial and the family wouldn’t have to draw clear boundaries.

Chu Cai agreed even more: “Then you should start getting to know the girl.”

“Agreed,” Madam Wang couldn’t help but look at her son, “Ah Zhang, what if I can’t get along with Miss Yang?”

“If we can’t get along, then this marriage must be called off. After all, the young lady has been pampered since birth; there’s no need for her to suffer for my sake. Mother, raising me wasn’t easy for you either. You both are important to me. If you can’t live in harmony, then it simply means we’re not fated,” he said.

“Mother, what do you think?” Chu Zhang spoke his mind honestly.

Hearing this, Madam Wang wasn’t jealous, for she was cared for by her husband and didn’t need to focus all her energy on her son.

“Not bad, you’ve thought this through. I also don’t want to put you in a difficult position later. It’s best to find someone compatible. That way there won’t be such troubles, nor will we wrong the young lady. I won’t have to suffer in my old age either.” Madam Wang nodded in agreement: “Rest assured, Mother isn’t unreasonable.”

“Mother, you have worked hard.” Chu Zhang might have been honest, but he was not tongue-tied. He wouldn’t keep things that should be said to himself.

Madam Wang brushed it off: “What’s this compared to what’s coming? After sorting out your marriage, we’ll be nearing your brother’s turn, then we’ll have to arrange his marriage, and after your brother’s settled, it will be Qingyu’s turn. Once all your marriages are taken care of, I might finally have some free time.”

Chu Cai chuckled, “That’s good. Marry off early, so later your parents will still have the energy to help you with the children.”

“Indeed. Oh, how adorable are the little ones! I wonder if Third Brother’s Wife’s child will be just as handsome as Third Brother.”