"What's going on? Did you bring this up in advance—" Zhao Laosi asked in surprise.
Old Man Qiao nodded: "Yes."
Zhao Laosi couldn't understand for a long time: "But why?"
Given Qiao Xier's circumstances and the Qiao family's prosperous life, everyone in the village assumed that Qiao Xier was going to marry into the town.
The Qiao family actually took a liking to this poor boy?
Why is this marriage between people of unequal social standing?
"Fourth brother, don't worry about it so much. Take a look at their birth charts. There's nothing wrong with them. Xinghe will leave the betrothal letter, and the two children will get married three years later."
Zhao Laosi was completely bewildered, but thinking about it, it was probably because the Qiao family valued the boy's honesty and integrity.
Indeed, Mu Xinghe has excellent qualities.
Although it seemed like an odd match, Mu Xinghe got what he wanted, and the Qiao family readily agreed. What else could an outsider like him say?
I just hope this child is a little brighter and can pass the imperial examination at the lowest level, so as not to disappoint the Qiao family.
Looking at the birth charts, Zhao Laosi was somewhat surprised: "The birth charts of these two children are very compatible. In all my years, I have never seen such a well-matched birth chart."
"When they are together, they will bring good fortune to each other."
It seems like fate, they were born to be together.
A slight smile appeared on Mu Xinghe's lips; fate had destined them to be together.
"As long as the birth charts are fine, Xinghe, write the engagement letter."
Mu Xinghe opened the letter of appointment and presented it: "Grandpa Qiao, I have already written it, pressed my fingerprint, and signed it."
Old Man Qiao was illiterate, so he handed the betrothal letter to Qiao Lian'er. Qiao Lian'er glanced at it and saw that he had specially chosen the most expensive one. It felt very fine to hold in his hands, and the words on it were full of sincerity, saying things like "three years to propose marriage, to be together for life."
Seeing Qiao Lian'er nod, Old Man Qiao was overjoyed and patted Zhao Laosi on the shoulder.
"Fourth brother, you've done a great job as matchmaker. Drink half a jin of liquor before you leave tonight."
Zhao Laosi is still a little confused when he sees the Qiao family killing chickens and ducks in the yard.
"Sigh, this child, he didn't have much money on him to begin with, yet he brought so much stuff."
Grandma Qiao opened the basket that Mu Xinghe had brought, counting the items as she spoke with heartache.
"With the family in such a state, they don't keep the money for themselves, but instead buy vegetables, meat, and grain."
This basket of stuff must have cost at least an ounce.
"Just a little something will do. We're not particular about these things in our family. This kid is just too honest."
"Oh dear, did he borrow money again?"
“Grandma, I saw Brother Xinghe carrying his book box to town. He must have sold all his notes. People who pass the imperial examination usually sell their notes; they’re worth quite a bit of money,” Qiao Lian’er said.
Those students will scramble to buy it.
She once saw this spectacle when she went to town; the price kept getting higher and higher, and the highest bidder won.
"That won't fetch much money, you might as well keep it for yourself." Old Mrs. Qiao said this, but in her heart she valued Mu Xinghe even more.
Although he was poor, he would give away as much of what he had as possible.
Such a good child will treat Xi'er with all his heart in the future.
Mu Xingyue also came, and was sitting quietly under the osmanthus tree eating candy.
"Sister Lian'er, can I come to play with you guys in the future?" Mu Xingyue asked, tilting her head.
Her brother was busy studying and didn't have time to spend with her, so she was often all alone.
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