"It's not like you can still meet each other now and still have some feelings," Aunt Zhong said. "Think about it again. You've met quite a few young men over the years. Has there ever been anyone like Qingsheng?"
There really wasn't.
"Qingsheng serves beside the young master. Once the young master sets up his own household, someone like him could become an external manager. You would also become a manager's wife," Aunt Zhong continued. "Working in the manor is much better than working on the estate. Moreover, the people beside the young master are under his restraint. They wouldn't be too bad in the end."
Zhong Xiaoying could tell that her mother was strongly encouraging her to accept.
"Mother, what if I don't agree? Would you bypass me and arrange the engagement directly?"
"No," Aunt Zhong said. "Both your father and I have said, although we believe Qingsheng is a good match, if you aren't willing, we won't force you, because it's you who has to spend a lifetime with him."
