Yan Xia remained calm.

"I just didn't expect you to fall into the trap so quickly. It seems that my proud son is quite foolish. Bring her back so that I can see what kind of girl you like. But let me make this clear: if she is a good person, then so be it. After all, you are marrying her, not her aunt. But if her character is not good, then I will absolutely not agree. If you go against me, then move out and find your own way to marry her."

Yan Xia gave Jin Lu a heads-up.

Her magnanimity doesn't mean she'll let others take advantage of her.

If she's just trying to live a peaceful life, that's fine. But if she's a troublemaker, both husband and wife should get out of here.

She doesn't even want her son anymore.

It's not like he's the only one.

Jin Fu is very sensible and obedient.

“Mother, I only found out today. That Zhu Xiaohua is very wicked. She knew about this a long time ago but didn’t tell Wenjuan. When she confessed to me, she cried so pitifully. She must have been deceived by her aunt. Mother, I will bring Wenjuan to see you tomorrow. She is really, really good. You will definitely like her.”

Jin Lu tried his best to speak well of Zhu Wenjuan.

Unfortunately, Yan Xia didn't give him any expression at all.

"Alright, Mom's hungry, let's eat first."

Yan Xia changed the subject and turned to leave.

The Chen family at this time.

Zhu Xiaohua and Zhu Wenjuan were whispering to each other in the room.

"Auntie, I've told him everything. Judging from his expression, it seems like it's a done deal. Don't worry. I gave him a kiss when I left, and his face turned bright red. He'll definitely stand up to his mother to the end. Who knows, he might even take me to see her tomorrow."

"Great job, Juanzi! You're so proud of me. I'll be waiting for your good news tomorrow. Look at Yan Xia's house! It's so nicely built. The walls are taller than a person, and it's all made of blue bricks. You'll be living a life of luxury if you move in."

The two of them were grinning from ear to ear, their eyes gleaming with excitement.

No wonder they are an aunt and niece.

His greedy appearance is spot on.

At that moment, a figure flashed past outside.

It was Chen Jinshou.

He heard it all.

But he didn't intend to tell his mother.

No, that's not his mother.

His mother was dead that night.

From now on, his only relatives will be the Chen family.

The sun and moon have taken turns.

The sky turned from dark to light.

Yan Xia, along with Jin Fugui, went to town according to the old custom.

They returned home at dusk.

There was an extra person at my doorstep today.

She was a girl who looked somewhat delicate.

“Mother, this is Wenjuan, whom I told you about. Wenjuan, this is my mother.”

Jin Lu began by introducing the products.

"Hello, Auntie, I'm Zhu Wenjuan."

"Hello."

Yan Xia thought the girl was alright at first glance; her voice wasn't loud and sounded a bit soft.

She looks so cute that you feel a strong urge to protect her.

So this is the type of girl Jinlu likes.

"Come in and sit down. Your aunt bought some meat. Please stay for dinner tonight."

"No, Auntie, my aunt has cooked, I'll eat when I get back."

Zhu Wenjuan waved her hands repeatedly, as if she was frightened, which made Yan Xia afraid to speak loudly. She didn't know what the girl was afraid of. Was she a man-eater or something?

"Suit yourself, but can't you at least come in and have some water?"

Zhu Wenjuan glanced at Jin Lu, and seeing him nod, she went inside.

She sat properly on the stool.

They didn't even dare to lift their heads.

"Don't be nervous. I won't question your family. I'll just ask you one question: do you truly love Jinlu?"

Yan Xia sent her son away.

Ask them a question alone.

Zhu Wenjuan nodded without saying a word.

"Look at me when you talk. A young lady should be open and honest. Tell me, do you truly like Jinlu?"

Yan Xia's voice was somewhat serious.

Zhu Wenjuan was startled.

She slowly raised her head and looked at Yan Xia.

"Yes, I really mean it."

Yan Xia always felt that her eyes were wandering.

Well, since my son made the choice himself, let him have it.

In the end, their true colors will be revealed after marriage.

"Okay, then go back and tell your aunt that I will go to the Chen family in three days to discuss the betrothal gifts and other matters. You should go back now, it's getting late."

"good...."

Zhu Wenjuan left silently, glancing at the house as she went.

Their eyes were filled with determination to win.

Night falls.

Firelight flickered again in the mountains, the light and shadows shifting and erratic, as if rising into the air.

If anyone saw this 'will-o'-the-wisp', they would be so frightened that they would collapse to the ground.

"Mom, we'll be done digging soon. Can you hold up a light for me? I can't see clearly."

Jinlu was huffing and puffing as he dug up the roses.

Large drops of sweat splattered into the soil.

Soon, the baskets carrying the mother and her two children were completely full.

They took torches and went down the mountain.

He buried all the roses in the backyard before he could sleep peacefully.

A sophisticated transfer technique was used without anyone noticing.

In the blink of an eye, the three-day appointment was up.

Yan Xia deliberately closed her shop in the afternoon and rushed back to Baihua Village at the end of noon.

She brought her two sons, and the three of them came to the Chen family together.

"Hey, Xia, you've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you all morning. You must be so busy. Come on in and sit down. It's been a while since I've seen you. You've changed a lot. I didn't even recognize you when you came in. Money really does make you look younger. Look at you, you look like you've become ten years younger."

I had just stepped into the Chen family's gate.

Zhu Xiaohua then came over in a fawning manner.

Yan Xia slightly tugged at the corners of her mouth in response, after all, she was discussing the bride price for her youngest son, so she couldn't keep a straight face.

She returned to the place where she had lived for more than a decade; it was both so familiar and so strange.

The Chen family home is now much more chaotic than before. The pigsty is piled high with manure that no one cleans up, and chicken droppings are everywhere in the yard.

I could faintly smell a foul odor that I couldn't quite describe.

Yan Xia frowned, entered the main room, and plopped down on a chair.

The entire Chen family has arrived.

Chen Duoliang and Chen Lishi were seated in the main seats.

Chen Shoujia was sitting opposite them, and the rest of the people were sitting on small stools to the side.

"What a grand display! In all my years, I've never seen a family discuss marriage in the afternoon."

Chen Li was the first to speak.

One sentence was enough to darken the faces of Yan Xia and her two children.

“Mother, Xia said she was too busy at the shop this morning and couldn’t leave. But this is Wenjuan’s marriage proposal, so please sit down and rest for a while, drink some water and don’t strain your throat. I will handle it.”

Zhu Xiaohua smiled apologetically at Yan Xia.

I poured my mother-in-law a full glass of water and told her to drink it slowly.

I didn't want to say anything more and make Yan Xia angry and run away.

This is her cash cow.

"Alright, I don't want to stay here any longer. If it weren't for Jinlu's silly crush on your niece, I would never have set foot in the Chen family in my entire life. But what can I do? I'm his mother. If my son likes someone, I have to swallow my bitterness and help him marry the girl he loves. So, I won't beat around the bush. Five taels of silver. I'll give the same amount as the dowry Jinfu gave when he married Xiaohe. As for the wedding dress, I'll give that too. That's all."