A voice from the Jiao family came from behind, tinged with anxiety!

Liang Shuyan smiled slightly: "No need, let's go talk to Aunt Liu first!"

Jiao arrived at Aunt Liu's house wearing a gray coat and carrying a basket of eggs!

Aunt Liu sat by the door, washing clothes and muttering to herself, "Your old man's not here, and the bedding in this house is so dirty?"

Yinxia pouted: "Mom, it's because I haven't washed my feet these past few nights. I'm just too tired after coming back from the fields!"

"I knew it! Why are these bedding so dirty? My arms are killing me, and you're still making me suffer like this!"

"Mom, stop complaining. I'll start washing my feet tonight, and I won't go to bed if I don't wash my feet, okay?"

Liang Shuyan led Jiao Shi in and saw Aunt Liu washing clothes while nagging about Yinxia. She casually said, "Really, you only wash the bedding when it's dirty. What's there to nag about?"

Aunt Liu then shook her hand and stood up. Turning around, she saw Jiao standing behind Liang Shuyan and asked with a stern face, "What wind has blown this righteous woman into our house!"

Aunt Liu's words were clearly directed at Jiao Shi, and Liang Shuyan tugged at Aunt Liu forcefully.

"Hehehe! I was just saying it casually. Since you're already here, let's go in. Li Xia, quickly prepare some tea for your aunt."

No, that's when he picked up a basket of eggs and followed Liang Shuyan.

The room was clean and tidy, but there was only a straw mat left on the kang (a heated brick bed).

The aunt said somewhat awkwardly, "I saw that you washed all the bedding since the weather was nice. Come on, sit on the stools."

Yinxia, ​​wearing a pink cotton-padded jacket, politely handed two cups of tea to Liang Shuyan and Jiao Shi.

Aunt Liu glanced at the eggs that Jiao had brought and saw that they were coated with red. She probably knew why Jiao had come!

Liang Shuyan spoke first: "Where's Jin Xia? I haven't seen Jin Xia."

"He just went out to fetch water, he should be back soon."

Liang Shuyan patted a stool next to her and said, "Don't worry about it. My dear came here for Jinxia's wedding. We didn't come in the autumn and winter because we wanted to ask about you in advance."

Jiao looked embarrassed: "That's right, all parents in the world feel the same way. Qiu Dong in our family is honest and kind-hearted. He doesn't have any bad intentions. If Jin Xia can marry into our family, I will definitely treat Jin Xia as my own daughter!"

Aunt Liu couldn't help but feel sad when she mentioned Jin Xia: "Our Jin Xia has had such a hard life. I'm so glad you say that. I was just being mean and offended you before. Please don't be angry!"

Liang Shuyan waved her hand and laughed: "Forget it! You two stop being all lovey-dovey now, let's talk about the baby."

Aunt Liu gave an awkward smile: "What sweet talk? I'll ask Jinxia about it when she gets back. Of course I'm willing. We're all from the same village. As long as the children are willing, I have nothing to say."

Just then, Jinxia returned, carrying a bucket of water. She walked in with a creaking sound, and Yinxia followed closely behind. Yinxia whispered a few words to her, and then Jinxia put down the bucket, stood the carrying pole upright, dusted herself off, and walked into the main room.

"Hello, Auntie!"

Mrs. Jiao chuckled and sat down, saying very kindly, "Going to fetch water? Jinxia is such a sensible girl, so diligent. Come and sit here with your aunt."

Jin Xia looked at Jiao Shi apologetically: "Auntie, I haven't changed my clothes yet. Wait a minute, I'll change and come right away!"

Aunt Liu also hoped that Jinxia would find a partner soon and get married, so that she could put her mind at ease. When she saw Jinxia like this, she grabbed Jinxia and pulled her along.

"No need to change it. You tell me first, what do you think about autumn and winter?"

Jinxia said somewhat embarrassedly, "Mother, how should I put it? I... I'm just an abandoned woman!"

Jiao immediately stood up: "What do you mean by abandoned wife? As long as you take a liking to my Qiudong, my visit today is considered a marriage proposal. I will bring Qiudong to your house to get engaged another day."

At this time, the engagement would involve the man's family visiting the woman's home, inviting the elders, and bringing various gifts such as red eggs, pork, and red chopsticks. The engagement was considered successful only after both sides exchanged gifts.

Aunt Liu laughed heartily: "In that case, let's pick a good day and have those two children get engaged!"

Suddenly, a voice came from the courtyard: "What?! You old hag! You actually know how to make decisions? No matter how many people want my daughter, I will never marry her off to a fool!"

Jiao was furious and glared at Old Liu, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? How could my son be stupid? You're very smart, so why did you separate from the family? Now that you've separated from the family, you're coming back to meddle in your daughter's affairs. Don't you think you're being a bit nosy?"

When Aunt Liu saw her husband return, she grabbed a stick and stopped him.

“Let me tell you, from the moment you resented me for bringing Jinxia back, you were no longer Jinxia’s father. This is none of your business. As long as Jinxia is willing, the marriage is settled.”

Seeing her father causing trouble, Jinxia stepped forward and pushed Old Liu away, saying, "Dad, didn't you separate from us? What are you doing back here now? I'm already a divorced woman. Since Aunt Yu doesn't mind me, what else can I complain about? Don't worry about me!"

Seeing this, Liang Shuyan stepped forward to persuade him: "How can you say that about Qiudong? Qiudong is just a quiet child. Now that he has enrolled in a martial arts school, he will have a bright future!"

“I say, Aunt Dashan, don’t you have enough problems already? Why do you always meddle in our affairs? I need to make this clear to Lizheng. It’s not that I disagree, but I want you to hand over the gift money to me. I am the one in charge of this household!”

That old Liu is really despicable. When Jinxia was in trouble before, he didn't care about her at all. Now that Jinxia has finally survived, he's actually eyeing her dowry. Are there really such filthy people in the world?

Jiao stood up: "Even if you go to the magistrate, it won't make a difference. I will just give the money to his aunt. When we discussed this matter, there were no men in the house. We talked to Aunt Liu. Your sudden appearance means it doesn't count!"

Jin Xia snorted coldly: "Father, you can come back, but you can't interfere in my relationship with Mother. We've already separated our households, so no matter who I marry, I only need to listen to my mother!"

"You, you unfilial daughter!"