Ning Dao Covered with Snow

Chapter 339 Shocking the Heavenly Being
Yan Ciwan had heard the old woman talk about her past before, and knew that she was the daughter of a butcher and had a husband who moved in with her family. But this was the first time she had heard her describe in detail how she met her husband.

It turns out that Grandpa had gone through so many hardships before meeting Grandma. Grandma appeared out of nowhere when he was at his lowest and most helpless, and she came to his rescue. He must have been very moved.

Yan Ciwan couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Fortunately, Grandpa was able to meet such a kind-hearted grandma."

Nie Xiayun replied, "My reason for saving him wasn't out of kindness."

Yan Ciwan was taken aback: "Then why else could it be?"

"Because of his face! Although he was dressed in shabby clothes and was skin and bones, his features were quite good, and he was tall. With a little grooming and some rest, he would definitely regain his outstanding appearance. As it turned out, I was right. He stayed at my house for half a month, and his skin became rosy, and he gained some weight. In addition, he was educated and had a refined and scholarly air that farmers didn't have. He looked really elegant and handsome!"

Yan Ciwan never expected that her grandmother's purpose in saving the man was because she coveted his good looks.

So-called redemption is actually lust at first sight.

Her expression became indescribable.

"It's not right for you to take advantage of someone's misfortune like this."

Nie Xiayun didn't think there was anything wrong with what she did, and argued vehemently: "Don't you scholars often say that food and sex are human nature? What's wrong with me liking pretty people? If it were you, would you prefer ugly men? Besides, if your grandfather hadn't been good-looking, could he have given birth to such a beautiful daughter as your mother? If your mother hadn't been good-looking, she wouldn't have given birth to such an outstanding appearance as you are now. You should be grateful that I was able to see through your grandfather's ugly exterior and discover the handsome face hidden beneath it!"

The swallow departed late, speechless.

This was the first time she had ever heard someone speak of lust as something so natural and justifiable.

Nie Xiayun continued, "Although the most important thing for a man is to be responsible, appearance is equally important. Think about it yourself, if the first person you see when you open your eyes every day is a handsome face that makes your heart flutter, wouldn't you feel happy?"

Yan Ciwan couldn't help but picture Xiao Wang's face in her mind.

It has to be admitted that good-looking people can indeed improve one's mood.

Nie Xiayun noticed her distraction and narrowed her eyes, asking, "Who are you thinking about? Is it your fiancé, the Crown Prince?"

Yan Ciwan coughed lightly: "I didn't think of anyone. After that, did Grandpa live in your house? How did you two get married?"

She was clearly changing the subject. Nie Xiayun looked at her suspiciously, but ultimately didn't press her further. Instead, she went along with her words and answered.

“My father originally planned for me to find a son-in-law who would live with his wife’s family. He asked a matchmaker to look for suitable candidates everywhere, but there were very few eligible unmarried men willing to do so. Occasionally, one or two would be willing to marry into the family, but they were all ugly and unattractive. I felt like I would have nightmares just from looking at them. I’m a very principled person. It doesn’t matter if the conditions are not good, but it’s absolutely unacceptable if the man is ugly!”

Yan Ciwan: "..."

"It wasn't until I brought Ning Wangchen home that my marriage prospects started to look promising. I told my father that I wanted Ning Wangchen to stay at home as a live-in husband, and he readily agreed. He felt it wasn't easy for me to find a husband, so that very night he took Ning Wangchen out drinking and, while Ning Wangchen was drunk, proposed marriage." Yan Ciwan couldn't help but ask, "Marriage is a big deal, how could you propose after getting drunk?"

“You’re still too young. Although Ning Wangchen was down on his luck back then, he was a scholar. You’ve been to school yourself, so you must know the temperament of scholars. They’re all very proud. How could he possibly lower himself to become a butcher’s daughter’s live-in husband?! That’s why Father deliberately chose to propose when he was drunk. He was drunk and his mind wasn’t clear, so he could easily be fooled into agreeing.”

Yan Ciwan was completely stunned. How was this any different from a marriage scam?!

However, considering that the other party was her elder, Yan Ciwan could only choose a more tactful way of speaking.

"He'll sober up eventually. What if he breaks off the engagement when he's sober? Marriage is something that requires mutual consent. You can't force a marriage."

To everyone's surprise, Nie Xiayun laughed: "I had already prepared to do the wrong thing. If he insisted on breaking off the engagement after he came to his senses, I would use the debt of saving my life to coerce him into sleeping with me. Once I got pregnant and gave birth to the child, he could leave. I don't care where he goes in the future. I just want to have a child to continue the family line."

Yan Ciwan realized that she had underestimated her grandmother's decisiveness; she had even come up with the idea of ​​leaving the son behind and abandoning the father.

Seeing that she didn't know what to say, Nie Xiayun explained, "Father only has me as his daughter. If I don't have a child, my family's land and houses will all go to the clan in the future. I don't want our family's hard-earned wealth to fall into the hands of others. So no matter what, I have to have a child."

Yan Ciwan nodded in understanding. Although the old woman was a bit too fierce, she had no choice but to act that way in that situation.

"To be honest, Ning Wangchen is much smarter than I thought. After he sobered up, he realized he'd been tricked, but he didn't rush to call off the engagement. He just gave me a general overview of his background, letting me know that if I married him, I might be dragged into danger in the future. He thought that would make me back down? Haha, how could that be? I finally met such a handsome and talented man like him, I have to get him!"

As Nie Xiayun spoke, she clenched her right fist, looking determined to win.

Yan Ciwan was very curious: what kind of stunningly handsome man could make the old woman so persistent?

She voiced her doubts.

Nie Xiayun touched her cheek and said with a smile, "He looked a lot like you when he was young, especially your nose and mouth, which are almost identical to his. If you want to know how handsome he was, just look in the mirror."

Yan Ciwan has been praised for her beauty since she was a child, and some people even called her the most beautiful woman in Xizhou. Putting aside the flattery, her appearance should be considered one of the best in the general public's aesthetic standards.

After hearing the old woman's comparison, she understood the situation.

"It seems that Grandpa is indeed good-looking."

"Not just good-looking, he's absolutely stunning! Especially on his wedding day, wearing a tailor-made red wedding suit, his skin was so white it looked like you could pinch water out of it, and those broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs... tsk tsk tsk, how can I describe it? Today or tomorrow..."

Yan Ciwan thought for a moment: "Amazingly beautiful?"

Nie Xiayun slapped her thigh: "Yes, yes, that's it! You scholars really know how to come up with words. 'Amazingly handsome' is such a perfect description! He's like a god descended to earth. The moment he appeared before me, I felt the whole room brighten up. How can anyone be as good-looking as him?!"