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After discussing with the elders, Ling Zhang returned to his own courtyard with a little kid on his back.

Ling Maomao hugged Ling Zhang's neck, rubbed his head and whispered into Ling Zhang's ears: "Big brother, I asked the butler to deliver the gift I brought back to your room, you must see it later."

"Alright, this is a gift that Mao Mao brought back. No matter what it is, Big Brother would like it." Ling Zhang dragged Ling Maomao's small butt with both hands behind his back.

Her little butt was soft and the sense of touch was quite good.

Ling Maomao laughed out loud in happiness, then lowered his voice and quietly said, "I gave you the most presents, way more than my father. Don't ever tell him about it."

Ling Zhang's eyes revealed a smile, he turned and rubbed his head, "Little Scoundrel, if your father knew, how sad would he be?"

"Hmph, he won't be sad. He even scolded me for buying things randomly. He disdained the gift I brought him, so I won't bring him any present in the future!" Ling Maomao said.

Ling Zhang was also a little helpless. He, Second Uncle was worried that Mao Mao would be spoiled at home and would always ack like a strict father. So he would not express his appreciation even he liked the gifts. Ling Zhang could not explain for his uncle either, so he said to Ling Maomao: "Second Uncle is worried that you might have learned how to be a prodigal."

"Aiya, big brother, I would not do that. The money my mother bought me as a gift is very limited. If it's more than that, then I won't buy it." Ling Maomao said.

"How much did she give you?" Ling Zhang asked curiously.

"Ten ounces of silver." Ling Maomao replied.

Quite a sum, Ling Maomao was just a child, 10 ounces of silver was a huge sum of money to him.

"Right, Big Brother, are you going to getting married?" Ling Maomao suddenly said.

Ling Zhang was startled, "Married? Who told you that?"

"I heard Mother, Grandfather and Grandfather were chatting. Mother said that you should consider getting married since you have become an adult, and also said that Second Cousin Sister is very suitable …"

"Mao Mao, how did you hear that?" Ling Zhang interrupted Ling Maomao.

This concerned the reputation of a young lady, and nothing was known about it yet. He believed that his grandfather and Second Aunt would not easily reveal this.

Ling Maomao stuck out his tongue, and said softly: "I overheard it."

"You can only tell me these things, no one else is allowed to tell, understand?" Ling Zhang said in a serious tone.

Being reprimanded by Ling Zhang, Ling Maomao obediently answered yes.

Ling Zhang softened his heart, "Big brother doesn’t mean to you, but if anyone else finds out, they would harm your second cousin. Your second cousin treated you very well, do you want to harm her?"

Ling Maomao shook his head: "No!"

"That's it, you must not tell anyone else." Ling Zhang warned again.

Ling Maomao realized that he might have gotten into trouble, "I got it, I definitely won't tell anyone else."

Ling Zhang heaved a sigh of relief, thought for a while and asked: "What did they say next?"

It can’t be real that they really mean to match him and the young lady of Fu family!? Right now, he did not want to get married. Besides, didn't he also have …

"Grandpa said that no need of hurry. Second Cousin is still young, and they should ask you opinion. Brother, are you really going to get married? Is it right that a man is able to marry a beautiful wife after the coming of age ceremony? When can I get married? " Ling Maomao said.

Hearing that Ling Xingzhong had rejected them temporarily, Ling Zhang heaved a sigh of relief, but then frowned.

He felt that his grandfather wasn't worried about the Fu family's second young lady' age, but rather the marriage contract that few one knew about. It was an official marriage contract. Even if the two parties engaged to each other were both men and the two families had not been in contact for many years, the marriage contract was still valid.

Under these circumstances, it would be very troublesome if he were to be engaged to someone else. If the other party wanted to take it serious, they could sue him to the government.

Even though he felt that the Yuwen family might wish that this marriage contract would not be known by the world, they may also wish that he would marry another woman.

But his grandfather didn't know that.

It seemed that he had to bring up this matter as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would really be worried that his grandfather would go and discuss it with the Yuwen clan!