"Good, it's good that she's awake." Old Master Qian was very happy. Although his second son had no male heir, his granddaughter was awake, and he could find a son-in-law to carry on the family line.
"We'll discuss the specifics of the division tomorrow." Old Master Qian turned to Old Madam Qian. "The second son's family has been traveling all day, let's eat!"
Although dinner was simple, it was plentiful and filling. Qian Manman ate until she was stuffed and lay in bed digesting the events of the day.
To seek revenge against Wang Xiucai and the Li family, one must become powerful. Since he cannot obtain official rank through examinations, the only way is to go into business.
Qian Manman counted the ten taels of gold, thirty taels of silver, and various daily necessities and instant noodles in her space over and over again. She fell asleep while thinking about it.
"Manman, you're awake."
Qian Manman was awakened by the arguing. She turned to look at her mother, who looked distressed, and asked, "Mom, what's going on outside?"
"Sigh!" Madam Qian sighed and told Qian Manman the whole story.
When he was young, Old Master Qian saved Old Master Zhao. A few days ago, Zhao Sanlang of the Zhao family passed the imperial examination and became a scholar. This morning, he came to visit and expressed his desire to form a marriage alliance with the Qian family.
Old Master Qian's intention was to marry off Qian Youyou, the eldest son's wife, to Zhao Sanlang, but Li, the third son's wife, was unwilling, which led to a dispute.
"I haven't been able to take care of your grandparents all these years. Now that I'm back, it's only natural that I have to do the laundry and cook." Madam Qian looked at her daughter gently and said, "Taohua and I will make breakfast. You go find your father."
Qian Manman wanted to offer to help with the cooking, but knowing that she would only cause trouble, she obediently followed her mother's instructions.
"No offense intended, please excuse me."
After Qian Manman finished washing up, she bumped into the young man in blue as soon as she stepped out the door.
"sorry."
Qian Manman's first reaction was to apologize, but when she looked up at the young man in blue, she was stunned.
He was eight feet tall, slender yet not weak, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes that complemented his angular face.
At the same time, Zhao Sanlang couldn't help but look at Qian Manman. Her oval face was fair and tender, and her eyes were like stars. He couldn't help but recall the poem his friend had recited a few days ago: "Clouds remind me of her clothes, flowers remind me of her face, the spring breeze brushes the railing and the dew is heavy."
"Cough cough..."
Qian Manman coughed awkwardly twice, and Zhao Sanlang blushed instantly, bowed, and left.
Inside the main hall, Old Master Zhao and Old Master Qian were catching up when they saw Zhao Sanlang lingering outside the door. They gave their son, Zhao Tieniu, a meaningful look.
"I heard my brother Fugui has returned, but I don't see him here?" Zhao Tieniu asked with a smile as he led Zhao Sanlang to his seat.
Old Master Qian tapped his pipe and started talking about Qian Fugui, then sent someone to look for him.
"Brother Tie Niu, it's been a long time since we last met." Qian Fugui greeted Old Master Zhao first, and then greeted Zhao Tie Niu warmly.
The conversation naturally turned to Qian Fugui's family, and when the time was right, Zhao Tieniu hinted at his thoughts.
"Old Zhao, are you really willing to let your scholar grandson marry into the family?"
Grandpa Qian felt that Zhao Tieniu was acting on impulse, and that Grandpa Zhao was unwilling to let his precious grandson marry into the family.
“I have a bunch of rascals at home, one more won’t make a difference.”
Although Old Master Zhao was reluctant, he knew that Zhao Sanlang had taken a liking to the girl. He could repay his debt of gratitude and make his grandson happy at the same time, which would be the best thing.
"Second brother, what are you thinking?"
"Dad, I want to talk to the child's mother about this." After saying this, Qian Fugui ran out like the wind.
Marrying a woman to a scholar and having her marry into the scholar's family are two completely different things. If Zhao Sanlang marries into the Qian family, the second son's family will have hope. Thinking of this, Old Master Qian was overjoyed.
"Manman, are you willing?"
Although Mr. and Mrs. Qian Fugui were eager to agree immediately, they chose to respect Qian Manman's decision.
"I'm willing." Qian Manman thought of the boy's blushing cheeks and nodded as if possessed.
"Father will go and report back right away!"
Before Qian Manman could react, Qian Fugui came running over in a flash.
"Dad..." Qian Manman wanted to slap herself twice. She was so pathetic; she'd actually been tempted by a man...
After learning that Zhao Sanlang had promised Qian Manman to him, the eldest and third wives were in an uproar.
"Father, there has always been an order of seniority. Youyou and Meimei are not yet engaged. It would be inappropriate to betroth Manman to Zhao Sanlang!"
"Yes, Dad, our Meimei is much older than Manman! She looks the most blessed, she's destined to be a lady!"
Zhou and Li were arguing incessantly, while Qian Youcai and Qian Changshou, who were standing nearby, were also itching to join in.
Qian Manman's gaze fell on Qian Youyou and Qian Meimei.
Qian Youyou bit her lip lightly, her fingers intertwined. Qian Meimei sobbed softly, her chubby little face trembling.
Although the two were not as beautiful as Qian Manman, they were at least considered pretty girls from modest families, after all, the Qian family had good genes.
"Enough! Aren't you ashamed if word gets out!" Seeing her two daughters-in-law becoming increasingly outrageous, Old Mrs. Qian slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "Don't you have any respect for your elders? Your father and I aren't dead yet!"
Seeing Old Madam Qian's outburst, Zhou and Li restrained themselves somewhat. The two dared not offend Old Madam Qian, but Qian Manman and her daughter didn't care.
“You dress so gaudy every day, you’re obviously a good-for-nothing! I’m no good either, and the girl I’ve raised is a slut, she’s already seducing people at such a young age!” As she spoke, Madam Li reached out to tear the hairpin off Madam Qian’s head.
Qian Manman stood in front of her mother and slapped Li Shi hard across the face.
"Has Third Aunt gotten used to robbing?" Qian Manman continued, "She's been robbing for so many years, she's definitely gotten used to it!"
Li's face instantly bulged, and the handprint was particularly conspicuous.
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