Picking Up a General to Plow the Fields

Chapter 540: Marriage

All credit to original author: Yi Yi Lan Xi

When Lian Fang Zhou asked this question, she was a little nervous.
All men had their pride, especially a man like Ah Jian.
She had to make things clear about this.

Otherwise, there would be hidden dangers buried and eventually they would stumble into them.
She really admired him, she didn’t want the two of them to reach that point in the future.

Ah Jian thought about this seriously for a moment and then asked: “Do you think so?”

“Of course not!” Lian Fang Zhou exclaimed.
“How could I think that? Especially about you.
My heart is like a mirror! Ah Jian, without you, where would I be today? I would have been ruined under Lian Li and Madam Qiao! How many times have you saved me and helped me? Without you, how could our Lian family be successful today? And me, I’m afraid I’ve caused you trouble countless times.
If we counted it all, I’m afraid I owe you too much!”

“Fang Zhou.” Ah Jian interrupted her gently, holding up a hand.
Softly, he said: “Why do you owe me? The accounts between you and I have long been entangled and can’t be settled.
It’s better to join as a family! As long as you don’t have those thoughts, then naturally I don’t care! I like you, I just want to be with you.
No matter where you go in the future, whatever I become, nothing will change my mind towards you.
Why should I care about anything outside of that? Wouldn’t it be silly to let those kinds of things hinder me?”

“Ah Jian!” Relief poured through Lian Fang Zhou’s heart, immediately cheering her up.
Her face bloomed with a huge smile, reflecting the rays of the sun and looking extraordinarily brilliant.

Seeing her face like a spring flower, Ah Jian’s heart was very warm.
He couldn’t help but taking her hand and softly kissing her lips.
“I have a few more words.
Everything in the Lian family belongs to Ah Jian.
After Ah Ze grow ups and get married, two or three years, let’s leave.
What do you think?”

This is what Lian Fang Zhou also thought.
With a little more experience and the help of Steward Qin, Manager Su, and the others, Lian Ze and the Lian family would definitely become more and more prosperous.

When he got married, she would need to consider his wife’s feelings and she didn’t want to live with Ah Jian in her maternal family for the rest of her life.

Hearing his thoughts, Lian Fang Zhou was very satisfied.
She nodded: “That is what I planned in my heart! We only need one or two shops, oh, and the village, that’s enough.
Our future will be fine! And a large amount of cash, I think.
Ah Ze and the others won’t say anything.
Then we will travel around the world, okay? The deserts, the grasslands, the world outside the great wall, the seaside, I want to see all the exotic customs and scenery! I want to see three mountains, four lakes, five oceans, and eighteen bays!”

She blinked slyly, adding: “With an expert like you, I can rest easy and go anywhere on a whim.
I could even do some small businesses and makes some money along the way.
What do you think, Ah Jian?”

Ah Jian’s expression was both gentle and eager.
Smiling, he said: “That is a life worth living!”

“Ah Jian… thank you.” Lian Fang Zhou’s eyes were full of longing and yearning, and her expression was all smiles.

“Thank me for what? I should thank you!” Ah Jian laughed.
“In this case, you should pay more attention to Ah Ze and marry him a good wife who will be virtuous and capable!” Then they could leave early,

Lian Fang Zhou frowned, sighing.
“I think so too! But a person’s heart is unpredictable.
I’m afraid if I misread the situation, I will ruin Ah Ze’s life.”

“No, how could you be wrong? Not about people.
Besides, it’s enough to send someone to inquire carefully.
We can even create opportunities ourselves to try things out.
We will find the right one!” Ah Jian comforted.

“That’s true!” Lian Fang Zhou nodded approvingly and then hesitated: “But, as the saying goes, fate is determined by nature.
It’s better when things happen naturally.
I’m worried the girl I fancy may not be to his liking.
If she became a resentful spouse in the future, wouldn’t it be my fault?”

“Since ancient times, marriage has three matchmakers, six checks, and the instruction of your parents.
Your parents are gone but you are his eldest sister and in charge of the family.
I believe that any girl you choose, Ah Ze will definitely like.
How could they become resentful spouses?”

“But…”

The more the two talked, the more crooked the building seemed.

By the time dinner was finished, the two finally had a list to give to Third Aunt.

Lian Fang Zhou’s marriage to Ah Jian was a major event for the Lian family.
Along with Third Aunt, Lian Ze, Lian Che, and Lian Fang Qing were also present.

Lian Ze and Lian Che both understood what was going on and were very excited.
Lian Fang Qing was still a little confused.
Ah Jian was already her big brother and was family, so there didn’t seem to be any different…

As for the wedding, Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian only said that they would wait until after Lian Che’s test results came out.
As for the specifics, they would leave those to Third Aunt to find someone to divine a suitable day.

Regarding the various preparations, except for the invitation letters, which Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian would manage, everything would be prepared by Steward Qin and Third Aunt.
They would also ask Madam Zhang and Madam Niu for help.

Another problem was the new house.

Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian had set aside a spacious room in one of the courtyards for this purpose.
With a little decorating, it wouldn’t be too much trouble.

But before they could finish speaking, Lian Ze interrupted them.

Lian Ze said decisively: “Sister and Brother Ah Jian are married, of course your room should be in the main house and main courtyard! How can you go to a side courtyard? No, I absolutely don’t agree!”

Lian Che glanced at Lian Ze and nodded.
“Yes, Sister.
Second Brother is right.”

Lian Fang Qing didn’t understand what they were arguing about so she said whatever her sister said was right, she couldn’t be wrong!

Third Aunt didn’t want to criticize on this matter, so she sensibly did not say anything.

Lian Fang Zhou and Ah Jian looked at each other, smiling softly: “Ah Ze, Che’er, we know your kindness but we still have final say on this matter.
Ah Ze, listen to what your sister has to say! The Lian family is the Lian family! After your sister marries Ah Jian, I will no longer be a member of the Lian family.
You will get married in the future and the main house is where the head of the Lian family lives.
It’s enough to have an understanding with you! If you plant this hidden danger for us, it will make trouble in the future and no one will have peace! You shouldn’t push this.”

But for once, Lian Ze did not listen to Lian Fang Zhou.
Aggrieved, he said: “Sister, you can’t separate!”