Chapter 457 Proposing Marriage
This is the most taboo thing in their village.
There are frequent rumors that the girl who is arranged for a ghost marriage will die suddenly at home within half a month, because her deceased husband will come to take her away.
That's why Granny Ma reacted so strongly when Du Wanchun and Aunt Zhou mentioned those two words.
She only has this granddaughter left now. If something happens to her, she will truly be all alone.
"Shut up! I've never said anything to you about wanting to be a mistress or a concubine, but this time, don't even think about it!" Granny Ma roared at her.
Ma Tao'er's eyes reddened as she complained, "It's all because of you. If I hadn't been born into your family, would I have done such a thing?"
“Look at the daughters of officials in the capital, which one of them doesn’t marry into a wealthy family? Only we are destined to be servants for life.”
The more she talked, the harder she cried.
This time, Granny Ma wouldn't listen to her no matter what. "I said no, and that's final. Pack your bags right now and come home with me."
"We have hands and feet, we can farm and grow crops, we can't afford to go hungry."
Ma Tao'er ignored her and pointed to the shops outside, saying, "Grandma, do you see that? That rice shop, that rouge shop, that incense shop, and that pastry shop all belong to the Zhou family! If I marry into their family, I can live a life of comfort with just thirty or forty taels of silver a month. I can even adopt a child in the future, and once those two old folks die, I can get a share of the profits."
"You're dreaming!" Granny Ma raised her hand and slapped Ma Tao'er hard across the face.
There was a loud cracking sound.
Ma Tao'er fell to the ground, covered her face, and burst into tears, "How dare you hit me! From now on, you have no right to interfere in my affairs!"
After saying that, she got up and rushed out the door while crying.
Granny Ma watched her granddaughter's retreating figure, sighed deeply, and decided to leave it at that. She then picked up her luggage and left the inn alone.
Ma Tao'er ran all the way until she reached the Zhou family's door.
After hesitating for a moment at the Zhou family's door, she gritted her teeth and knocked.
Du Wanchun was not surprised by Ma Tao'er's knocking on the door; she was playing with Xiao Mianmian.
When Xiao Mianmian saw someone coming to the house, she quickly looked up and asked, "Mommy, who's here?"
Lian'er brought Ma Tao'er in.
Lian'er said, "Manager Du, this young lady said her surname is Ma and that she was betrothed to our young master when they were children."
Ma Tao'er looked at Du Wanchun with an arrogant expression.
In her opinion, she, a maid who had learned to read and write in a wealthy family for a few days, was far superior to Du Wanchun, a country girl.
Du Wanchun stood up and looked at her, saying, "So you are Granny Ma's granddaughter. You do look quite good."
Ma Tao'er took out the engagement contract and said, "Your eldest son and I have been betrothed since childhood. There is a marriage contract, and you cannot break your promise. Otherwise, I will sue you in court."
Du Wanchun glanced at the contract and said, "Do you know that our Zhou family's eldest son has passed away?"
Ma Tao'er replied seriously, "I know."
Du Wanchun asked, "Then why are you coming again?"
Ma Tao'er took two steps forward, glanced at the mansion, and said, "Even if he has passed away, it won't stop me from marrying into the Zhou family."
Du Wanchun raised her lips slightly and smiled, "You mean, you're willing to have a ghost marriage with our Zhou family's deceased eldest young master?"
Ma Tao'er nodded.
Du Wanchun stood up and said, "Alright, in that case, I'll take you to see our Zhou family's eldest young master first."
Ma Tao'er looked surprised. "Didn't he bury him a long time ago?"
Du Wanchun replied, "Yes, he was indeed buried, but you can take a look at his portrait."
Ma Tao'er breathed a sigh of relief.
Du Wanchun turned and walked towards the backyard. "Miss Ma, come with me."
Ma Tao'er was a little taken aback by the Zhou family's quick agreement and followed them with some skepticism.
Little Mianmian followed behind her, then suddenly grabbed her hem and said, "Auntie, you have to be careful."
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