latelenovela Chapter 206 Initial Recognition
Chapter 206 Initial Recognition
Mr. Wu was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "What you said makes some sense. After all, he's a writer, so he's much more eloquent than us."
Mr. Wu's words had a mixed feeling. He continued, "How about this, let's put this one aside for now and let everyone think about it.
Actually, I'm raising this for your own good. If the environment and conditions change, is it still necessary to work hard on writing? Since you're willing to endure the hardship, then bear it yourself."
The two of them were secretly delighted when they heard that Master Wu had given in on the matter. This was something Hu Ling absolutely could not compromise on, and before coming here, she had already prepared herself to give up the discussion if they couldn't reach an agreement.
She didn't expect that Mr. Wu would make such a big concession on this matter. It was really beyond her expectation, and she also felt that this old man was somewhat reasonable.
Ranmo and Qingsheng, listening to this conversation, also felt relieved after their nervousness subsided. They hoped that things would continue to develop in a positive direction.
"However, there is a third clause in my three rules, and I'm afraid you may find it difficult to accept. Do you think I should still mention it?" Mr. Wu really took out his ultimate weapon.
Hu Ling said firmly, "You can ask me anything. As long as I can do it, I will do it."
"Okay, then I will tell you clearly that given your status, even if you can enter my house and be with Wei Ye, you can only be a concubine in the future."
Upon hearing this, everyone inside and outside the room was stunned. Although Ranmo didn't know much about the actual differences between the principal wife and the concubine in this era, he had a vague idea of the disparity in status and treatment between the two from novels. Qingsheng's face was solemn, feeling that this move was extremely bullying.
Wu Shao feels the same way. He and Hu Ling are truly together, and they decide to "be together forever" in this life.
His father's action not only embarrassed Hu Ling, but also indicated that someone would come to interfere with their relationship in the future. How could they accept this?
Wu Shaosui replied angrily, "I don't agree with this one." Mr. Wu said coldly, "It's useless whether you agree or not." Turning to Hu Ling, he said,
"Girl, to be honest, I don't want to do this, but there is no other way. I am also thinking about the future of the Wu family, especially Wei Ye's future.
Weiye will be loyal to the court in the future and be granted an official title. One of the things the court will examine is his marriage and family background.
To put it bluntly, your current status is still a small matter, but if the things your father caused in the past are not completely sorted out, it will have a huge impact on the future of Wei Ye. Do you understand what I am saying?"
The words were like thunderbolts hitting their heads. Several young people were stunned. This was indeed something they had not considered before.
Because they were young, they had little understanding of past court history and only considered the Wu Shao and Hu Ling affair to be a purely personal affair, not thinking too much about it. It seemed that Master Wu was still a shrewd and calculating person, and indeed, a foresighted one.
Wu Shao was so emotional at the moment that he simply didn't care about his career or official title. Just being with Hu Ling was enough. He was about to speak to express his attitude, but Hu Ling stopped him.
After a moment's thought, he slowly said to Mr. Wu, "I agree with what you said."
Huh? Young Master Wu and the two people outside were startled again. They hadn't expected Hu Ling to agree so readily to this. It seemed she was truly touched by the interests Master Wu had just mentioned.
Mr. and Mrs. Wu hadn't expected Hu Ling to accept this status arrangement so readily. Mrs. Wu, in particular, was well aware of the intrigues among the women of wealthy families for power and status.
Fortunately, her master was devoted to her and had kept her from getting caught up in such a vortex of jealousy. Hu Ling's willingness to accept this made her feel not only sympathy but also admiration.
But she couldn't say much about this matter. Mr. Wu had set this as the "bottom line" when he discussed it with her before, and it was absolutely difficult to change.
Wu Shao woke up from his daze and hurriedly asked Hu Ling to take back her promise and not be bound by these rules and regulations. Hu Ling smiled calmly and said to Wu Shao and his parents:
"I know you've been under tremendous pressure to be with me. My uncle and aunt have also made these difficult decisions after careful consideration. I can't just consider my own wishes and interests, I also have to think about the future of the family and Weiye.
For me, as long as I can be with Weiye, no matter how much injustice I suffer, even if I can only enjoy the life of an ordinary family, I will never complain. Weiye, please let me make my own decision.
Young Master Wu looked at her with tears in his eyes, his hands trembling slightly. Hu Ling nodded at him, then turned to Mr. and Mrs. Wu and said gently, "Mr. Wu, Mrs. Wu, I don't dare call you uncle and aunt in person yet, but regarding the one thing you just said, I have made up my mind and will follow your instructions."
Mr. Wu sighed deeply and frowned slightly. Mrs. Wu, standing by, didn't know whether to be happy or sad, but she was deeply touched by Hu Ling's sense of justice and independent thinking.
Hu Ling made a decision on the matter immediately, showing a bold and courageous attitude, and she was as brave as a man. This made Mr. Wu feel unsure about how to continue the conversation.
He had originally thought that if Hu Ling didn't agree to this, or at least suggested going back to think about it, he could then consider the future. But the current situation made him unsure whether to allow them to continue their relationship and visit the mansion to greet him, or to use a delaying tactic and let them continue to undergo some tests.
After all, he hadn't said there were no other requirements besides the three rules. To ensure Wei Ye's future was not affected, he didn't have to worry about being called a fox or a cold-blooded person.
Ranmo and Qingsheng were also impressed by Hu Ling's generosity and decisiveness. They were also wondering how Master Wu would deal with the situation next.
Young Master Wu, perhaps seeing that Hu Ling had already agreed to such a demanding request, and his father starting to play along, didn't know what he was going to do to stop her, so he asked:
"Dad, this is all right, isn't it? Ling'er has shown such patience and concessions. From now on, we can interact openly and visit the mansion, right?"
Mrs. Wu looked at the two of them kindly, and was about to nod when Mr. Wu's sharp gaze stopped her. Mr. Wu didn't like the slightly rebellious attitude his son was showing at the moment. Where did his fatherly authority go?
Especially since he didn't know who he learned this from, judging by Hu Ling's tone, she wouldn't have taught him this. He suddenly remembered someone, and immediately got angry and scolded:
"You've grown cocky, haven't you? You even dared to question your father? Let me ask you, have you been speaking without restraint and disrespecting your elders lately? Did you learn this from that guy named Ran Mo? I worked so hard to train you and Qingsheng in martial arts, so what do you want by hanging out with a lawyer like that?"
They didn't expect that Master Wu would take advantage of the situation to criticize Ranmo. Ranmo also had a feeling of "being in trouble when you are at home".
Qingsheng was so angry that he wanted to rush into the house and argue with Master Wu. It's enough for you to talk about your own family affairs, why do you have to involve others? What's more, the person you're slandering is his wife. This is intolerable!
Ranmo saw that he was agitated and quickly pulled him back, telling him not to bother with Master Wu. Qingsheng stopped, sulking, but Ranmo comforted him.
At this moment, there was a loud sound of bowl breaking coming from inside the house. Someone got angry and smashed the tea bowl to the ground.
Ranmo and Qingsheng were both shocked. They had been so preoccupied with their own affairs that they had forgotten to listen to the noises inside the house. How could the situation take such a sudden turn for the worse, with bowls even being smashed?
I'm afraid only Mr. Wu would dare to do this in public. I wonder what made him angry? Could it be that he and I had a quarrel over Ran Mo?
Then Master Wu angrily shouted, "You shameless bastards! You dare to do something so immoral without even getting approval!"
Ranmo and Qingsheng were overwhelmed when they heard this. Their suspicions were coming true. They didn't know why Young Master Wu had revealed that he and Hu Ling were already married.
Perhaps, seeing that Master Wu still refused to agree to their plan, Young Master Wu, in a moment of desperation, revealed this matter, hoping to force his family to agree. This was truly a risky move, a double-edged sword. If it went wrong, it would not only damage their reputations, but also ruin all their previous efforts.
The two of them were so anxious that they kept stamping their feet outside. They really wanted to rush into the house to help smooth things over. Then they heard Wu Shao calmly say in the house: "Dad, why are you so anxious? Did you hear what I said? I said that Ling'er and I are destined to be husband and wife. It's not what you think.
I mean, two days ago, we followed a friend's advice and went to Xuefeng Temple to worship Buddha and draw a fortune. It was a very good fortune, proving that we are destined to be husband and wife. Isn't that a good thing? What are you thinking about?"
Ranmo and Qingsheng, listening outside, blushed. They'd really been misinformed, mistaking Young Master Wu and Hu Ling's legitimate actions for something so unbearable.
Qingsheng chuckled. Ranmo glared at him. "It's all your fault. You always talk and think about that kind of thing, and ended up corrupting her pure heart." Qingsheng saw the reproach in her eyes and could only lower his head and let her vent her resentment.
Mr. Wu was extremely embarrassed. He didn't understand the situation clearly and said such words in front of two young people. Where could he put his face?
He pointed at Wu Shao and roared angrily, "You bastard, you didn't speak clearly and caused me to lose my temper. Do you want to be punished by the family law?"
Mrs. Wu hurried to smooth things over, saying it was just a misunderstanding. She believed her son and Ling'er weren't so careless. She also asked Hu Ling to eat some fruit to calm her nerves. The atmosphere in the room finally calmed down.
After this incident, Mr. Wu lost interest in further discussion. He waved his hand and said, "That's all for today. We can talk about anything else another day." Then he stood up and walked out the door. Mrs. Wu followed him out.
Wu Shao shouted from behind: "Dad, Mom, will you allow Ling'er and I to continue dating from now on?"
Mr. Wu paused for a moment without answering, and continued walking. Mrs. Wu turned back and smiled at them, saying, "Your father didn't object, so he basically agreed. You just need to get along well from now on."
Wu Shao and Hu Lingru received the imperial edict and happily bowed several times to the backs of Master Wu and his wife. After they walked away, Qingsheng and Ranmo also came over to chat with them and congratulate them.
Everyone was quite excited. Although there were still some unsatisfactory aspects to today's discussion, and Hu Ling had made great sacrifices, the ice had finally been melted and the gap filled. Their relationship had already been approved by the elders, and they just needed to perform better in the future.
Wu Shao and Hu Ling expressed their gratitude to them and their other friends. They waved their hands, saying that matters of the heart depended on their own resolve and loyalty. They wished them good luck and that their dreams came true.
A few of them made plans to get together with some friends. Not only for the sake of their own affairs, but also to plan their future development and create a better life together.