Luo looked calculating. "The bride price is six taels of silver, that's true. The other two taels are for the banquet." What she said made sense, didn't it?

Seeing everyone's surprised expressions, Madam Luo continued, "Xiuer has three younger sisters and two younger brothers. Xiuer should set a good example for her younger siblings, shouldn't she?"

Everyone else present was speechless. What kind of role model? A role model who demands a dowry?

The person who felt most embarrassed was Sister-in-law Yulan, who had originally meant well in trying to bring about this marriage.

But now I feel like I've been tricked by my relatives, and I feel ashamed to face Tao.

She awkwardly opened her mouth, "Sister-in-law, you can't say that. Throughout history, when has the groom's family ever paid for the bride's family's wedding banquet? Besides, the gifts you received weren't given to the young couple either."

However, since Ms. Luo has spoken up in this way, she must not care about other people's opinions.

Her tone turned somewhat cold, "Auntie, this is your own niece. If you think this way too, it shows you haven't cared much about Xiuer's marriage."

Tao didn't want this to ruin the relationship between her and Yulan's families.

Moreover, her husband and Yonghe have been old friends for many years.

Tao quickly stopped her, saying, "Sister-in-law Yulan, Xiuer's mother, our family originally planned to contribute six taels of silver. I had already discussed this with Xiangbei at home."

Tao paused, somewhat at a loss. She continued, "Now they want an extra two taels of silver. This is too sudden. I need to go home and discuss it with Xiang Bei."

Fortunately, Luo was a reasonable person, and she understood what Tao said.

“Alright then, what are you busy with, father-in-law? Let’s discuss it together. It’s not easy going back and forth like this. If we can’t settle this matter today, then I’ll leave Xiu’er at her aunt’s house for now.”

Luo's every word and action made everyone present wonder if Xiu'er was really her biological daughter.

Could it be that Mr. Luo picked it up by some small river more than ten years ago?

Honestly, she doesn't look like a mother at all.

Tao hurriedly got up to go find Zhao Xiangbei, and He Tiantian quickly got up and followed.

Only Yulan's mother and Zhao Yan's mother remained, chatting idly with Luo Shi in the main room.

With her in-laws not present, Luo got straight to the point.

"Hey, Auntie, the family you found for Xiuer is exactly what you said they were from, right?"

Back then, Luo and her husband heard that Xiu'er's family background was decent.

Although the mother-in-law has three sons, the eldest is already married, and the youngest is still a child studying at school.

Moreover, both parents-in-law have legitimate jobs and earn several hundred coins a month.

Sister-in-law Yulan didn't say much in detail, because she was well aware of Luo's greedy nature.

As for the family's property, there's no need to hide it.

After being asked the same question by her sister-in-law, Sister-in-law Yulan was a little confused about what this person meant.

"What's wrong, sister-in-law? Tie Zhu's family isn't doing badly. But you're asking for way too much. Eight taels of silver! Ask yourself, do you even have that kind of money?"

Luo felt no shame at all. "What's wrong? Isn't this the amount of money you need to buy a wife these days?"

She has two sons, so she should at least think about leaving more for them.

"You can't just raise the price like this! How am I supposed to face the villagers after you do this?" Sister Yulan really regretted becoming a matchmaker; she was truly ashamed of herself.

Mrs. Luo chuckled twice, "Isn't it because you have two nephews at home? They'll be getting married in a couple of years, and I think Yulan is a good girl, so how about..."

Before Luo could finish speaking, Liu Yulan, who had been in the courtyard, exploded upon hearing this.

"Auntie, what are you saying! I'll never get married in my life, so give up on that idea!"

Letting her marry that disgusting older cousin, I wonder if that aunt's brain is filled with shit.

Doesn't your son have any self-awareness about his character? He's lazy and good-for-nothing; he's such a grown man, and he can't even find a decent job.

Liu Shuixian was also indignant and said loudly, "Doesn't my cousin know what kind of person he is? With his looks, he'll never find a wife in this lifetime."

Luo's face darkened immediately after the two children spoke to her.

"Auntie, how did you raise your two children? I'll never dare to come to your house again."

Sister-in-law Yulan wholeheartedly agreed with her two children's statement, but since the urgent matter had not yet been resolved, she couldn't afford to break off relations.

Tao and He Tiantian walked together toward Old Zhao's house, and on the way they encountered Cheng, who had been following them to watch the commotion.

Although Cheng couldn't get along with He Tiantian, it was perfectly natural for her to talk to Tao.

Cheng, with a gossipy air, eagerly followed Tao around, asking her all sorts of questions.

"How's it going, sister-in-law? How's your discussion going?"

Tao replied absentmindedly, "It's alright, I need to discuss it with Tiezhu's father again."

Cheng immediately realized that things weren't so simple. If things were going well, the matter would be settled, but there was still room for discussion.

"Sister-in-law, I just saw Tiezhu. Isn't that girl next to him Han Xiu?"

Mrs. Cheng pressed for details, her eagerness akin to that of someone eagerly awaiting their son's wedding.

When they arrived at Old Zhao's house, Zhao Xiangbei and his wife had been waiting anxiously.

They were also eager to know how things were progressing.

Tao pulled He Tiantian into the house and said, "I specifically asked my second sister-in-law to make the decision today. Mother should focus on the important matter first."

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