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Chapter 331 This Engagement Is Not Valid

"If there is only a marriage certificate but no marriage acceptance certificate, then the engagement is invalid." Xiao Yuan spoke again.

"But, Xiaoyuan, your grandfather and I have already discussed it in advance. We have a verbal agreement." Old Marquis Pei was a little anxious.

Xiaoyuan looked at him and said nothing.

"Lei'er, Xiaoyuan, what I said is true. I didn't lie." Old Marquis Pei assured Hua Lei and her brother again.

"Lei'er, Xiaoyuan, actually, this matter was not handled by Jin'er's grandfather. As for before, although I knew there was a verbal engagement, I never mentioned it in front of you. On the one hand, when you first came to the Marquis' Mansion, you were in mourning period, which was not suitable for marriage. So during the three years of mourning period, I never mentioned it.

After you finished the mourning period in the first half of the year, I wanted to bring it up, but I could see that Lei'er had actually never been interested in Jin'er, and she even deliberately kept her distance from our Marquis' Mansion.

So I thought, if I rashly opened my mouth and mentioned this engagement, or asked Lei'er to fulfill the engagement, you would definitely think that I was bullying others, or that our mansion was taking advantage of the situation, so I didn't open my mouth. I thought that maybe in another six months, Lei'er, you might also be interested in Jin'er.

Before you moved out of the Marquis' Mansion, there were a lot of things going on in the Mansion, and I was not in good health at that time, so I didn't take care of this matter.

And I also know that you and your sister have not been happy living in the Marquis' Mansion for the past three years. Maybe it's because Jin'er's mother has disappointed you. This is also the fault of our Mansion.

And to be honest, Jin'er himself didn't do well. He was confused and careless at the beginning, which made you not optimistic about him. However, in the past two years, Jin'er has also grown up slowly, and I can see that Jin'er is now interested in you.

"Lei'er, I don't know what you are thinking now? Are you still not interested in Jin'er?" Mrs. Pei, who was sitting on the side, spoke.

"I..." Hua Lei was a little speechless. After thinking for a while, she said, "I think...Grandmother Pei, I think Mr. Pei is very good, but I think the family of Zhenbei Marquis is too high, and I can't marry him.

Grandmother Pei should also know my temper, and I may not be able to bear the responsibility of being the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion. So I think that instead of making the Marquis' Mansion and Master Pei embarrassed and despised in the future, it would be better for you to find a suitable young lady from an aristocratic family for Master Pei now.

Besides, I feel that I am still young, and it is a bit early to talk about marriage now." Hua Lei said tactfully.

"Lei'er, it's because I understand your personality and temper that I think you are most suitable to be the mistress of our Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. Otherwise, we wouldn't have proposed a verbal marriage to you today.

After all, we have nothing in our hands. Although Jin'er's grandfather said that he had an agreement with Grandpa Hua, before Grandpa Hua left, the letter he wrote to Jin'er's grandfather only asked our Marquis' Mansion to take care of you and your sister. So I guess your grandfather may not agree with you marrying into the Marquis' Mansion.

Of course, I will tell you the truth. If you really can't bear the responsibility of the Marquis' Mansion, or Jin'er doesn't like you, even if you like the Marquis' Mansion and Jin'er, we won't mention this matter. Because we won't force Jin'er to accept someone he doesn't like as his wife.

Of course, if you don't fancy Jin'er or the Hou Mansion, we won't force you to accept Jin'er or the Hou Mansion. Jin'er's grandfather and I can guarantee this to you.

If you and Jin'er had no intention, Jin'er's grandfather and I would not have said these words today. Because no matter you or Jin'er, I don't want you to become a couple with grudges.

But to be frank, Jin'er's grandfather and I are both selfish people. The reason why we want to tell you about this engagement today is, first of all, Jin'er is interested in you, and secondly, you are also able to bear the responsibility of our Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. So we want to ask you what you think.

As for Jin'er's mother, although it is not a big problem in the eyes of Jin'er's grandfather and me, after all, you have a different perspective from us. You are considering the future relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and you are worried that she will torture you. I think your consideration is also correct, but I can assure you that as long as I live, I will not let her tell you what to do. "

Mrs. Pei sighed softly and said softly, with a look of helplessness for a moment. Hua Lei looked at Mrs. Pei, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

Xiao Yuan, who was sitting next to him, looked at Old Madam Pei and said softly, "Grandma Pei, I think you are right. Whether it is my sister or Brother Rong Jin, if they are to be engaged, they must both be willing. So you can ask Brother Rong Jin to think about it again and compare it. After all, we have no parents and are from a low-class family.

My grandfather also asked my sister to take good care of me. I am still young and cannot support the family. My sister has just reached the age of marriage. Although she can talk about marriage, she may not get married right away.

So, Grandmother Pei, can you let my sister think about it again? If we just arrange the marriage now, and Brother Rong Jin regrets it or dislikes my sister, that won't be good for my sister. "Xiao Yuan said seriously.

"My grandfather said that my sister is the only daughter of our Hua family and was raised by my grandparents. My grandfather's greatest wish is that my sister lives a happy life. If he were still alive, he would also respect my sister's wishes."

Madam Pei looked at Xiao Yuan and nodded.

Marquis Pei, who was sitting on the side, thought for a moment and said, "Lei'er, let's put it this way. We want you to be our daughter-in-law. Jin'er also likes you very much.

However, you should consider it. Xiaoyuan has said that you have just reached the age of marriage and Xiaoyuan is still young, so it is too early to get married. So, don't rush to make a decision in the next one or two years. You should also think carefully about our Zhenbei Marquis Mansion and test Jin'er again.

How about you wait until you are a little older and then make a decision? If you really have no interest in Jin'er and do not consider our Marquis' Mansion, Jin'er's grandmother and I will respect your decision, and then the Zhenbei Marquis' Mansion will be your mother's home, okay?

No matter what, your grandfather is my best friend. Since he entrusted you and your brother to me, I will definitely take responsibility to the end. You don't need to worry about this." said Lord Pei.

"Thank you, Grandfather Pei, thank you, Grandma Pei." Hua Lei thanked sincerely. Xiao Yuan pursed his lips and followed suit, "Thank you, Grandfather Pei, thank you, Grandma Pei."