Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1464 - 1453: The Lady Who Doesn’t Want to Rise in Status

Due to the popularity of "Immortal Path", based on the request of her younger brother-in-law and a little thought she had, Madam Jiang invited Ye Qiu to visit the mansion again.

This time she went alone, without any feeling of awkwardness or discomfort. Although socializing could be a hassle, it allowed her to meet more people and provided her more opportunities to choose a husband, so it wasn’t a big deal to go out and take a walk.

"You’ve improved a lot in just half a year." Madam Jiang held her hand, her eyes filled with unstoppable affection.

"It’s all thanks to the care of my great-great-grandmother and others," Ye Qiu responded with a light smile.

The thought of her background left Madam Jiang feeling a bit regretful. Such an excellent girl, if her background were a bit better, she would be perfect for her son. Unfortunately...

However, she was thinking about the nephews in her family. Their status was a bit lower, but if they were diligent, they would be quite a good match for Ye Qiu.

"How did you manage to write such an engaging story?" Madam Jiang spoke longingly, especially having a fascination with the Youth Elixir in the book, wishing it could exist in reality.

"I was simply bored and wanted to write something to pass the time. I didn’t expect everyone to enjoy it so much."

"We are often bored ourselves, why can’t we be like you? In the end, it’s because you are exceptional."

"Someone like Madam, who manages the family affairs, naturally doesn’t have the time to write. If you were serious about it, you would surely become a well-known female writer too."

"You really know how to flatter," Madam Jiang’s face blossomed into a smile at Ye Qiu’s compliment. "Ye Qiu, can you tell me if Lu Xiaoman finds the Immortal Path in the end? Of course, I’m just asking, if you want to keep it a secret, that’s fine."

"It’s alright," Ye Qiu chuckled lightly, "If Madam has read my book, you might know that the path to immortality is fraught with countless dangers. Even if one finds the legendary path, does it really mean there will be no more regrets? Would they really stop there? Just like scholars pursuing the Imperial Examinations: starting as a child student, then progressing to Scholar, then Scholar, and finally Advanced Scholar. Once they pass the Advanced Scholar exam, do they stop working hard and facing challenges? Although I haven’t fully developed the plot yet, what the heroine pursues is not merely the path to immortality; more importantly, it’s her own growth."

"Well said!" Before Madam Jiang could respond, Jian Yunchi, who had been listening without anyone noticing for who knows how long, suddenly clapped and looked at Ye Qiu with intense admiration.

Ye Qiu wasn’t sure if she was startled or something else, her breath faltered for a moment, then she bowed, "Greetings, Mr. Lv Zhu."

"I apologize for the intrusion," Jian Yunchi clasped his hands in a salute in return, "I’ve been intrigued since I read ’Heroic World’ and then ’Immortal Path’, so I wanted to discuss it with you. I apologize for asking you to come to the mansion in person."

"It’s my honor to be invited by Madam Jiang and Mr. Lv Zhu."

"Having you here is truly a blessing for us," Madam Jiang continued to hold Ye Qiu’s hand, "Let’s chat in the pavilion; the scenery there is just right."

They talked for nearly an entire morning, and Madam Jiang barely contributed to the conversation. Had it not been improper to leave Ye Qiu and Jian Yunchi alone to avoid gossip, her presence would have been unnecessary.

But she didn’t find it boring. Both of them were extremely knowledgeable, talking about various topics, which broadened her own understanding.

Her younger brother-in-law’s broad knowledge was understandable, but how was Ye Qiu, a girl who had just come of age, so well-informed? At times, she even sensed that her younger brother-in-law was struggling to follow the discussion.

Curious, she asked, "Miss Ye, did you learn all this from books? You seem to have quite a broad reading range."

"Not entirely," Ye Qiu explained, "Since my mother passed away, my father’s health declined. While bedridden, he often spoke to me about his younger days, and some things are stories he shared."

"Your father must be a learned man. Why did he never enter the court as an official?"

"He wasn’t interested in that. Moreover, as his health worsened, he lacked the energy for it."

"I see," Madam Jiang sighed ruefully again. If Ye Qiu’s father were healthier, a man of his learning would surely have a bright future. Ye Qiu wouldn’t have to live as an orphan in the Marquis Mansion, and if her father were still around, she would probably have numerous suitors by now.

Ye Qiu declined the invitation to stay for a meal at the Jiang Residence and was seen off personally by Madam Jiang as she returned to the Marquis Mansion.

"Elder sister-in-law, what do you think of Ye Qiu?" Jian Yunchi asked with a deep, thoughtful gaze.

"Her? She’s naturally a good girl."

"I want to marry her."

"What?" Madam Jiang wondered if she had misheard.

"I said I want to marry her," Jian Yunchi confirmed once again.

"But she’s an orphan; how can she possibly be a match for you?" Madam Jiang was shocked that her younger brother-in-law was considering marriage, but she also felt Ye Qiu wasn’t a suitable match for him.

"It should be me who isn’t worthy of her," Jian Yunchi said seriously. "She’s just come of age, and I’m nearly in my thirties."

Madam Jiang, upon thinking about it, felt choked up by this realization. Her younger brother-in-law was good in every way, except he was older—almost an entire cycle older than Ye Qiu. In some early marriages, he could even be someone’s father.

"Elder sister-in-law, after so many years, I’ve finally met someone I truly connect with. If I miss this chance, there might not be another," Jian Yunchi stated earnestly.

Madam Jiang thought of all the efforts they had made over the years concerning their younger brother-in-law’s marriage. He was stubborn as a mule—no amount of threats or persuasion worked. If they missed this opportunity, he might remain single for the rest of his life.

She sighed heavily, "What I think doesn’t matter; you need to convince the Old Lady to agree. Our family is commendable, but you are so much older than her, and she’s always seen you as a senior. Will she agree?"

Jian Yunchi was confident he could persuade his mother, but whether Ye Qiu would agree was something he couldn’t be sure of, considering the significant age difference, raising doubts about whether he might be seen as an old man pursuing a young girl.

When the Old Madam of Jiang Mansion learned of her son’s feelings, she was speechless too. Although she felt, like Madam Jiang, that Ye Qiu wasn’t a suitable match for him, the mere fact that he had opened up to the idea was a joy in itself.

"Mother, I just want to marry her," Jian Yunchi stated very seriously.

The old lady felt a headache coming on, "What about her captivated you so much?"

"But she..."

"What’s wrong with her?"

"She’s, after all, an orphan without any status. How can she be a match for you?"

"She’s learned, so why not? Don’t I also hold no official position?"

"It’s not the same. Can you not consider someone else? There are so many talented women in the capital; why not look around more? Perhaps you’ll find someone who suits you."

"There won’t be another. Haven’t I seen enough over the years? If you’re strongly against it, I won’t say more. After all, forcibly marrying someone would be disrespectful to her, so let’s just leave it at that."

The Old Madam’s heart skipped a beat, "What about your future then...?"

"Living as I am now, alone, enjoying occasional travels, doesn’t seem too bad."