"Aunt Zhao, don't worry, I will definitely treat Da Hua well. We've known each other since we were little, and I will never marry anyone else in my life but Da Hua." After writing the words, Wu Yong held up three fingers and swore to the heavens.
Seeing Wu Yong's expression, Granny Zhao was very pleased and nodded, saying, "We'll soon be family, so let's not stand on ceremony. You wait for my news at home. Once I sell the land, I'll have Da Hua send the money to you."
"I will always remember your help, Auntie, and I will repay you in the future," Wu Yong said immediately.
In truth, she was inwardly complaining about Granny Zhao. Her daughter was already hers, so what was the point of all this formalism?
Granny Zhao was very happy to see that Wu Yong was so cooperative.
With this written agreement, he felt at ease, so he took the land deed and went to the home of the clan chief, Zhao Youtian.
When Zhao Youtian heard that Granny Zhao wanted to sell the land, he was shocked: "Aunt Zhao, has something happened to your family?"
"No, it's just that I'm a little short on cash lately and wanted to exchange some money to spend." Of course, Granny Zhao couldn't reveal Wu Yong's affair.
This will affect his daughter, since she is not divorced yet and her reputation is still very important.
Zhao Youtian was speechless. What did he mean by wanting to spend some money? That was land! That was the hard work of a farmer for half a lifetime!
He just sold it like that? What a spendthrift woman.
It's pitiful that Uncle Zhao worked so hard all his life to accumulate this little bit of wealth, and he still has two sons to support. How can we let her squander it all like this!
So he earnestly advised, "If Aunt Zhao really has any difficulties, she can tell me. If she just wants to spend some money, then I have to say something unpleasant. You have to be careful with your money and not be extravagant. Besides, selling land for money is like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. That's not advisable at all."
Granny Zhao frowned when she heard Zhao Youtian's words. This boy was clearly much younger than her, and she had even given him candy when he was running around the village with a snotty nose. Now he was lecturing her instead.
“Nephew, I thank you for your concern for your aunt. This money does have a purpose, but it’s not convenient to tell you now. You will definitely find out in the future. But I assure you, this money will definitely be used for the right things.”
Granny Zhao insisted on selling the land, and Zhao Youtian tried to persuade her several times to no avail, so he could only nod helplessly.
Granny Zhao asked Zhao Youtian to find a buyer for her, and Zhao Youtian, fearing that Granny Zhao would be cheated, had no choice but to agree.
Granny Zhao returned home happily, and Zhao Dahua went up to her, eagerly asking, "Mother, how did things go?"
"I'm worth two people in one, don't worry. The clan chief said he'll help contact buyers these next few days, and we should see the money in two or three days," Granny Zhao said confidently.
Reassured, Zhao Dahua said goodbye to her mother-in-law and returned to her husband's home.
When Zhao Dazui saw that Zhao Dahua had only just returned, he felt a little resentful and said sarcastically, "You live in the same village, yet you run back to your parents' house every other day. If people didn't know, they would think we were mistreating you."
At this moment, Zhao Dahua's mind was filled with thoughts of Wu Xiucai. She thought that if he passed the imperial examination, she would become an official's wife and live a life of luxury, with servants at her beck and call. Just thinking about it made her extremely proud!
Looking at Zhao Dazui in front of her, she was also annoyed by her sarcastic words, so she retorted: "What are you saying, Mother? My two older brothers went to the mine, and only my mother is at home. I'm worried about her, so I'm going back to check on her. Is being filial a crime?"
When Zhao Dazui heard that Zhao Dahua dared to talk back to her, she became furious.
He started cursing: "You little slut, don't try to talk to me about the law and filial piety. Don't try to throw your high-sounding principles at me. I'm asking you, what family's daughter-in-law doesn't do any work for three days straight and just runs to her parents' house every day, shirking her duties and being lazy? Does she really think she's some kind of rich young lady?"
Zhao Dahua was also indignant. He was destined to be an official's wife in the future, so there was no need to argue with this rude woman!
She stormed back into her room and slammed the door shut.
Zhao Dazui was even angrier when he saw this. He stood in the yard with his hands on his hips and cursed, "Who are you trying to fool by slamming the door like that? You've really grown a temper."
Zhao Dahua sat inside the house listening to Zhao Dazui's endless cursing coming from the yard. It was true. She wanted to leave this house immediately; she really hoped time would pass quickly, waiting for her Brother Wu to come and pick her up.
At this moment, Zhao Daniu walked in. Zhao Dahua was furious when she saw Zhao Daniu's silly and foolish appearance. She turned her back to him and lay on the bed, ignoring him.
Zhao Daniu didn't care about any of that and pounced on her, leaving Zhao Dahua no chance to resist...
Sure enough, within three days, Zhao Youtian found Granny Zhao and said that there was a buyer in the same village who wanted to buy the land, but Granny Zhao was selling it for too little. He wanted to buy at least half of the land from Granny Zhao and pay a total of seven taels of silver.
Upon hearing this, Granny Zhao glared and immediately waved her hand, saying, "No, no, half is too much. I only want to buy one-third, and seven taels of silver is a bit too little."
“That makes sense, but that’s their requirement. If you don’t agree, I’ll have to find another buyer. After all, the land you’re selling is a bit small, so it’s not easy to find one,” Zhao Youtian explained.
Actually, he just didn't want Granny Zhao to sell the land, so he deliberately found a demanding buyer.
Seeing that Granny Zhao refused, Zhao Youtian was secretly pleased.
As soon as Zhao Youtian left, Zhao Dahua came to urge him again, because Wu Yong was in a hurry, as the classmates from the academy were about to set off.
Hearing Zhao Dahua's words, Granny Zhao became anxious as well. After thinking for a while, she gritted her teeth and went to find Zhao Youtian again. In the end, she sold half of the land for seven taels of silver.
Zhao Youtian was so frustrated, but one was willing to buy and the other was willing to sell, what could he do?
Granny Zhao took the seven taels of silver, and then gave five taels of it to Zhao Dahua.
"Thank you, Mother." Zhao Dahua was overjoyed to receive the silver and was about to run out to find Wu Xiucai when she was stopped by Granny Zhao.
"Is there anything else, Mother? Are you going to back out?" Zhao Dahua cautiously clutched the five taels of silver to her chest.
That was his dream to become an official's wife!
"What are you thinking about?" Granny Zhao rolled her eyes at Zhao Dahua speechlessly, and then said, "Little Wu is about to go to the capital to take the imperial examination. I was thinking, why don't we prepare some food and supplies for him? After all, it's a long way to the capital, and I don't know if the food will be to his liking."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dahua excitedly replied, "Yes, Mother is so thoughtful." So the mother and daughter quickly went to town and bought more meat. Granny Zhao made steamed buns for Wu Xiucai. They also bought him a set of clothes and a pair of shoes.
Zhao Dahua then took the things and happily went to find Wu Xiucai.
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