Zhao Dahua ran all the way to Wu Xiucai's house and knocked on the door repeatedly.

"Who is it? So late at night." Wu Xiucai put on his clothes and went out to open the door. He saw Zhao Dahua and looked surprised: "Dahua? What brings you here so late?"

"Brother Wu, you have to save me! My mother is going to marry me off to that idiot Zhao Daniu!" Zhao Dahua, seeing Wu Xiucai, finally found an outlet for her pent-up grievances and threw herself into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

"What? What happened? Da Hua, tell me slowly." Wu Xiucai was also shocked.

He was a scholar in the village. It was Zhao Dahua who took the initiative to approach him. Zhao Dahua was beautiful and was the village beauty of Zhao Family Village. Over time, he and Zhao Dahua became close in private.

They were each other's first love, and he had put some genuine feelings into Zhao Dahua.

Aunt Zhao had always turned a blind eye, and he always assumed that it meant she approved of their relationship.

"It's all that wicked bitch Li Rou Niang's fault. She was the one who told Aunt Da Zui to marry me off to that idiot Zhao Daniu, and Mother actually agreed," Zhao Da Hua said sadly.

Wu Xiucai found it unbelievable that Aunt Zhao would agree to such a request.

It was also Zhao Dahua's fault for not getting to the point, which led Wu Xiucai to misunderstand.

"Brother Wu, you're all I have now. I ran away while they were asleep to find you. Let's elope together. I'll follow you to the ends of the earth." Zhao Dahua confessed earnestly and affectionately.

Wu Xiucai was also affected. He was considered an outsider in the village and was never valued or treated well. There were always people talking behind his back, and he heard it, but he could only pretend not to hear it and felt wronged.

Now that there is such a girl who is devoted to him, how could he not be moved?

But was he really going to wander the world? He was somewhat hesitant.

"What? Brother Wu, you don't want to? If you don't want to, I'll just kill myself right here. Anyway, I'd rather die than marry that idiot Zhao Daniu." Seeing that Wu Xiucai didn't respond, Zhao Dahua felt a chill in her heart and said sadly.

"How could I not want to? Alright, let's go then." Wu Xiucai was unwilling, but if Zhao Dahua really died here, he would have no way to explain himself.

For now, the only thing to do is to stabilize Zhao Dahua's emotions. The two of them should go to town to hide for a while and wait until things calm down before bringing Zhao Dahua back. After all, Zhao Dahua is Aunt Zhao's biological daughter, and she will eventually forgive her. At that time, he will have someone to rely on.

After making his plans, Wu Xiucai and Zhao Dahua quickly packed their things, took all the copper coins he had earned from copying books, and dragged Zhao Dahua straight out of the village.

Meanwhile, after Zhao Dahua ran away, Li Rouniang told Erni and Dani to stay home and watch the house, and then went directly to Zhao Dazui's house.

Zhao Dazui was also very surprised: "Rou Niang, why are you here so late?"

"Auntie, something terrible has happened! My daughter Dahua has eloped with Scholar Wu!" Li Rouniang said bluntly.

"What? How could this happen? Didn't you just tell me this afternoon that you were going to marry Da Hua to our Da Niu? And didn't you say that your mother-in-law had already agreed?" Zhao Da Zui's face immediately turned cold.

"Yes, my mother agreed, but, alas, my younger sister is young and doesn't understand things. She can't accept it. Auntie, now is not the time to talk about this. If you really like my Dahua, then take my uncle and Da Niu and go after her now. If you wait any longer, you might not be able to catch up," Li Rou Niang said anxiously.

Zhao Dazui thought about it: given Da Niu's current situation, it wouldn't be easy for him to find a healthy girl. So he immediately called his husband Zhao Hulu to go after her. When Da Niu saw his mother about to go out, he also clamored to follow. So the whole family of three set off to chase after his wife.

Meanwhile, Wu Xiucai pulled Zhao Dahua along as they ran out of the village and arrived at a small grove of trees that was a necessary route to the town.

"Brother Wu, you are so kind to me." Zhao Dahua was also deeply moved.

"Of course, but I've given up my future to elope with you. Flower, you should reward me a little." It was a dark and windy night, and the two of them were alone. Wu Xiucai began to have some thoughts.

"Brother Wu, how would you like me to reward you?" Zhao Dahua somewhat understood what Wu Xiucai meant, but still lowered her head shyly.

Seeing her like this, Wu Xiucai could no longer suppress his feelings and immediately lowered his head to kiss Zhao Dahua's lips.

Zhao Dahua struggled symbolically for a moment, then gave in. But Wu Xiucai, being at the peak of his energy, couldn't control himself and reached for Zhao Dahua's collar.

Zhao Dahua hurriedly pushed Wu Xiucai away in a panic, panting, and said, "Brother Wu, my body and soul belong to you, but not here."

Wu Xiucai also realized that his actions were inappropriate, so he quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Hua'er, I just lost control of myself."

Just then, Zhao Dazui and his two companions ran over from afar. Zhao Dazui roared, "That little slut Zhao Dahua actually dared to elope with someone!"

Upon hearing this, the two were immediately terrified. Wu Xiucai looked at the burly Zhao Hulu and Zhao Daniu, and his legs went weak with fear.

If this matter really blows up, not only will I lose my status as a scholar, but I'll also have no hope of taking the imperial examinations in the future.

"Auntie Big Mouth, this, this is a misunderstanding," Wu Xiucai hurriedly explained.

“Misunderstanding? Come on, let’s go to the clan chief’s place and talk about this misunderstanding.” Zhao Dazui grabbed Wu Xiucai’s ear hard and dragged him into the village.

"No, no, no, Aunt Big Mouth, let's talk this out, don't fight!" Wu Xiucai couldn't care less about Zhao Dahua at this point. He was forced to follow along while pleading with her.

As Zhao Dahua watched Wu Xiucai being dragged away by Zhao Dazui, she wanted to follow, but Zhao Hulu stopped her, saying, "Da Niu, this is your future wife. You'd better keep a close eye on her and don't let her run off with anyone else."

"Wife, hehe, I have a wife now." Zhao Daniu was delighted to hear this, and he was very satisfied with Zhao Dahua's beautiful face.

But when he looked down, he saw the collar that Zhao Dahua had loosened, and immediately said unhappily, "Dad, is she stupid? She can't even put her clothes on properly."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Dahua hurriedly lowered her head to button her clothes. Zhao Hulu's face also turned cold. This little bitch was restless. He couldn't let his big bull's head be cuckolded. He would either take advantage of the night to make it a done deal or nip this bitch's inappropriate thoughts in the bud!

So he said, "Da Niu, do you know what a bridal chamber is?"