The gist of the gossip was that they heard two old ladies were asking about Wang Guihua.

It seems they were trying to arrange a marriage for Wang Guihua.

Upon hearing this, how could the uncle and aunt possibly let Wang Guihua off the hook?

Since someone has come to propose marriage, I think I should at least give some betrothal gifts!

"You little brat, haven't you figured it out yet?"

If you don't ask for a bride price, your husband's family will look down on you after you get married.

Have you forgotten about Yong Sheng's family? If only you had asked for more dowry.

Even if they were to consider the bride price, they wouldn't just divorce you like that.

If you don't listen to me now, and I send you back, I'll make sure you can't stay in this village anymore.

Yong Sheng was Wang Guihua's former husband.

Wang Guihua's aunt looked at Wang Guihua arrogantly.

But when he turned to look at the two old ladies, his expression changed.

"Oh my, you two are here to find a match for my brat!"

Let me tell you, a woman who has never had a child is just like a young girl.

And look at the appearance and figure of my osmanthus tree, it's one of the best in the village.

Moreover, this child is not only gentle and hardworking, but also very capable. Marrying her would mean she could do just as much as the household labor force.

However, some dowry still needs to be given.

Nowadays, whether you've had children or not, you have to ask for a bride price when you remarry.

After saying that, he looked at the two old ladies with a sincere expression.

Wang Guihua frowned as she looked at her aunt.

The reason she didn't ask for a bride price when she got married before was because her aunt was a heartless person.

She had promised her mother that she would raise her well.

Her own mother had just given them all her land and house, hoping that her daughter could have a better life.

After her mother finished explaining everything, she swallowed a dose of medicine and left with her poor, unfortunate father.

But ever since I arrived at my aunt's house, my aunt has been deceiving me and has swindled all the money in my hands.

Then they immediately made him work hard in the fields, and if he didn't do a good job, he wouldn't get any food.

That's why Wang Guihua hated her aunt, and even when she got married, she preferred not to receive a single penny of dowry.

They just didn't want to give it away cheaply, not to their uncle and aunt's family.

Grandma Xu looked at Wang Guihua, showing no intention of paying any attention to the couple.

"Guihua, I will definitely give you the betrothal gifts."

However, this bride price is only for you; you can spend it however you want, but it won't be given to these outsiders.

Wang Guihua shook her head: "As long as the person I'm looking for treats me well, whether or not there's a bride price is unimportant, and I don't need any money."

The old lady felt sorry for Guihua and touched her long hair.

"Don't worry, my son is absolutely good. If he treats you badly, I'll teach him a lesson for you."

Immediately afterwards, two elderly women led Wang Guihua past the couple and left.

Guihua's uncle and aunt caught up from behind.

The aunt cried out in anguish, "Guihua, you are such a heartless person!"

Previously, since the other party was unwilling to give a bride price and you didn't want it either, you let it go.

Now that they've given you a bride price, are you not even keeping any of it at home?

I raised you with great difficulty, and this is how you repay me!

You must never forget your roots. If I were to report you to the authorities for being so unfilial, you would be punished with a beating.

Wang Guihua could no longer hold back her tears and cried out, "I do everything at home and in the fields, and the house belongs to my family."

And yet you treat me so badly, making me do endless work, while I can only eat a bowl of wild vegetable porridge every day.

How dare you accuse me of being unfilial? It's laughable. If you're so capable, let's go to court and settle this once and for all.

I'd like to ask that upright and just official to give me a proper evaluation of the injustices I've suffered over the years.

Upon hearing this, the aunt fell silent.

If this were brought to light, the upright official might even make his family return the house and land to this little wretch.

Don't end up losing more than you gain by trying to steal a chicken, and then you'll have nowhere to turn to cry.

"Fine, fine, you little slut, I'll remember this."

Today you are no longer a member of our village.

If you ever get divorced again, you might as well die out there!

After saying this, the aunt grabbed her husband and stormed off.

The osmanthus blossoms seemed to weep all the way.

She couldn't understand why, when her parents were still alive, this uncle had always been so loving and caring towards her.

Back then, whenever there was something delicious to eat, people would always think of themselves first.

She also taught her two sons to take better care of themselves.

She said she was the younger sister and that she was too young to be bullied by others.

After her father died, her uncle clearly didn't treat her much better, as did her mother and herself.

But the mother thought that she was, after all, a descendant of the Wang family.

Thinking that his youngest daughter would eventually get married, what use was there in keeping the land and house in this village?

It would be better to do a favor and just let her grow up.

In addition, he gave all the money in the house to his youngest daughter.

He made sure everything was settled before passing away.

Wang Guihua's mother probably never imagined that after her death, this family would treat her precious daughter, whom she had raised for so many years, in such a way.

The two old ladies remained silent throughout the journey, for every family has its own troubles.

After Grandma Xu returned to the village, her old friend also went home.

Grandma Xu led Wang Guihua and pushed open the gate to their courtyard.

I saw that my family had already delivered the lobsters, and the house was still filled with the fishy smell of lobsters.

"Boss, come here for a second."

Old Xu looked at the woman standing not far from him and composed himself.

If he remembered correctly, he had indeed seen this woman before.

I remember years ago, before I got married, I went to visit the next village.

I saw her back then; although she was working in the fields, I was immediately captivated by her stunning appearance.

I still remember my good friend teasing me back then.

He suggested that since they liked each other, they should go up and say hello, and then have their families come over to propose marriage.

At that time, I was very timid and felt that marriages were arranged by parents and matchmakers, so how could I choose my own partner?

"Mother, what's wrong?" Old Master Xu asked in confusion.

Grandma Xu smiled and tugged at Guihua beside her, introducing her: "This is Wang Guihua."

"This is the new bride that your mother specially arranged for you. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Laoda's face instantly turned red.

"Hmm...Alright, Mother can decide."

Looking at her son, Old Mrs. Xu knew that he was very satisfied with the woman in front of him.

Then he introduced Guihua, saying, "This is my son."

Don't let his timid appearance fool you; he's incredibly capable, managing both his household and his work.

"Once you marry into this family, all you need to do is stay at home with your second brother and sister-in-law, feed the chickens and cook, and you don't need to worry about anything else."

Seeing that Wang Guihua seemed hesitant to speak, Old Mrs. Xu simply gave up her seat.

"You two can talk first."

Immediately afterwards, he went out to visit his neighbors.