Chapter 189 Juren
On the way back, Zhao Chunhua's eyes were filled with tears for some reason.
The tears.
To be honest, of all the unforgettable emotions, what she hated the most was probably the inevitable separation between relatives.
Perhaps because she had received too little care in the past, a little kindness could easily touch her heart.
From childhood to adulthood, her life has been full of hardships and difficulties, so even the slightest warmth can move her for a long time.
"Grandma——" the child in her arms suddenly called out.
Although the childish voice was a little unclear, it still made Zhao Chunhua stop and look at him in surprise.
This made Zhao Chunhua stop and look at him in surprise.
Her eyes widened, unable to believe what she heard.
Was it really Xiao Shitou who was calling her just now?
Or am I hallucinating because I miss my family too much?
Logically speaking, considering that Xiao Shitou was born on the second day of December, he is only ten months old now.
Can children of this age speak?
She was full of doubts and couldn't help wanting to confirm it. After all, it was very rare for such a young child to speak.
Seeing that Zhao Chunhua didn't respond, Little Stone called out again: "Milk."
This time the voice seemed clearer, and it was obvious that he was really trying to speak.
It looked like he was actually trying to speak.
Zhao Chunhua's heart suddenly warmed up, and she quickly sat on the side of the road, trying to get Xiao Shitou to say a few more words.
However, despite her constant encouragement, the child continued to make only vague babbling sounds.
But she forgot for a moment that he was still so young, and the reason why "grandma" became his first word was simply because it was easier to pronounce and was mentioned more often.
It may take some time before you can get him to say other words again, so you need to be patient.
"Well, I was so excited that I forgot you were not even a year old yet."
Zhao Chunhua sighed softly and stroked Xiao Shitou's cheek.
Even though the child didn't speak after teasing for a long time, Zhao Chunhua finally calmed down and felt extremely comforted in her heart.
But my heart was still filled with emotion. After all, it was so gratifying that little Shitou’s first voice was calling “Grandma”.
This little cry instantly cured the melancholy in her heart, as if it brought her unprecedented warmth and hope.
The word "Grandma" instantly cured the melancholy in her heart and made her steps back home much lighter.
She held the little stone in her arms, a happy smile on her face, and walked towards home with light steps.
However, when Zhao Chunhua finally arrived at her doorstep, the scene before her immediately changed her originally calm expression.
The three people standing outside the door were obviously waiting for her with good preparation.
The two women, one tall and one short, were very eye-catching.
The tall woman with a good posture is Liu the matchmaker, who is well-known in the neighborhood. She usually always has a smile on her face, but today she looks a little anxious.
The thin woman began to look her up and down as soon as she saw her. The sharp gaze made Zhao Chunhua feel extremely uncomfortable.
The man next to her was wearing very simple brown clothes and had a simple and honest face.
Zhao Chunhua originally thought that he was a neighbor who came to seek help, but she didn't expect that as soon as Liu the Matchmaker opened her mouth, her impatient attitude completely shattered her illusion.
It turns out that they are not honest at all. Instead, as soon as the news came that someone from the Zhao family had passed the imperial examination, these people immediately rushed to propose marriage.
It was obvious that the purpose of these three uninvited guests coming to visit today was to target him alone.
Zhao Chunhua couldn't help but smile bitterly in her heart. She never thought that after traveling through time, she would become a widow in her forties and attract so much attention.
"I have no intention of marrying anyone else. All your hard work has been in vain."
There was no intention of opening the door, nor did he plan to let these guests in. After all, seeing how aggressive they were, it would be difficult to drive them out once they stepped into the yard.
"What are you talking about? Don't you think about how old you are? Isn't it an honor for you to be favored by my brother?"
The voice was sharp and piercing, and it echoed throughout the courtyard before Matchmaker Liu had a chance to speak.
The woman was obviously not polite to Zhao Chunhua.
"You don't need to worry about my age. Who is this brother you mentioned? Even if he likes me, so what? Do you think I will agree to the marriage for this reason? I'm afraid that what you really like is the fact that my brother is now a scholar, and you want to take advantage of the opportunity to seek some benefits!"
There was a hint of sneer and sarcasm in her words, and she fought back mercilessly.
Seeing that she seemed to have something else to say, Zhao Chunhua frowned slightly, and continued with a tone of unquestionable firmness: "I suggest you calm down. Since you already know my eldest brother's identity, you should understand that if you make me angry, not only will you get nothing, but it may also bring unpredictable troubles to yourself and your family. Think carefully about whether your family can really bear these consequences?"
Even if Zhao Yunfeng had no intention of entering the officialdom, as long as he still held the status of a juren, his position in the county could not be underestimated.
Every time he appeared in the county, even the county magistrate had to show some courtesy to him as a sign of respect.
Being a Juren is not just a halo of honor, it also represents an actual social status.
These sharp and cold words left the woman speechless and pale, obviously shocked by Zhao Chunhua's attitude.
In fact, her original plan was to introduce Zhao Chunhua to her own brother and take advantage of her brother, the scholar Zhao Yunfeng.
The idea came from a very simple calculation of benefits: the juren could be exempted from heavy taxes for the two hundred acres of land, and if her brother could marry Zhao Chunhua, both of their family lands could be registered under Zhao Yunfeng's name.
In this way, the tax reductions each year will greatly reduce the family's financial burden, and when converted into real food and gold and silver, it will be a considerable amount of wealth.
Moreover, Zhao Chunhua herself is extremely capable. Not only is she outstanding in appearance and manners, but more importantly, her children are also very outstanding.
Thinking that there might be such a smart and clever child to inherit her family line in the future, she secretly thought about how to make this happen.
What's more, there is an independent courtyard with blue bricks and black tiles, which is elegant and warm. That is where Zhao Chunhua currently lives alone.
If they could get this property, it would be an excellent living condition for them.
To sum up, this lady not only wanted to get in touch with Zhao Yunfeng's powerful social connections, but also had a great desire for Zhao Chunhua personally and her resources.
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