Chapter 136: Tail Up to the Sky
Qian Yuemei was driving a group of ducklings towards the river while muttering to herself.
Is this the duck that my sister-in-law picked up?
Among the group of yellow ducklings, there were some with long legs and long necks.
This "duck" looks like a duck, but is different from other ducklings.
Could it be - a goose?
Qian Yuemei grumbled in her heart, but kept saying nice things.
"The ducklings my aunt raises are so good. Look at them. How big are they?"
"We both raise ducks, but other people's are far inferior to my aunt's."
Qian Yuemei said this with a look of pride on her face.
Zhang Maiya, who was standing next to her, felt her voice was as soft as the buzz of a mosquito when facing Qian Yuemei's loud voice.
"Second sister-in-law is right. How can others compare with my sister-in-law?"
"Of course!" Qian Yuemei raised her neck, her face full of pride.
It was as if little Tangbao was the treasure in her heart.
A dark flash passed through Zhang Maiya's eyes, and he said nothing more.
Qian Yuemei glanced at Zhang Maiya, a hint of disgust flashing in her eyes.
"I'm going to Erpan's grandmother's house. You drive the ducks to the river, then go up the mountain to pick mushrooms and cut grass for the pigs." Qian Yuemei ordered in a high-handed manner: "Remember! Don't be lazy! I'll go a little later, and don't tell mother!"
The women of Daliushu Village work in the fields when the farmland is busy.
When they are not busy in the fields, they usually go up the mountain every day to dig wild vegetables and pick grass for pigs.
Or picking mushrooms, digging bamboo shoots, etc.
In short, I am busy all year round.
The same is true for the women of the Su family.
After hearing what Qian Yuemei said, Zhang Maiya lowered her brows and said graciously, "I understand, Second Sister-in-law."
It seemed as if he had become accustomed to Qian Yuemei's arrogant attitude.
In fact, in the past, when Mrs. Su was present, Qian Yuemei would not obviously target Zhang Maila.
However, Mrs. Su and Brother Su just went to town today.
Only Qian Yuemei and Zhang Maiya went up the mountain together.
Qian Yuemei certainly had no worries.
Even though Zhang Maiya has been in the Su family for the past two years, his presence has always been very weak.
However, Qian Yuemei never let her guard down.
He was still on guard and competitive everywhere, and he disliked Zhang Maila very much.
Zhang Maiya avoided Qian Yuemei everywhere, but every time he did something or said something, it always made Qian Yuemei feel uneasy.
At this time, several women carrying baskets were walking towards us from the opposite direction.
"Er Pan Niang, you will be the wife of an official in the future. You must take care of our fellow villagers if anything happens!"
When a woman saw Qian Yuemei, she immediately smiled brightly, spoke in a friendly tone and with a warm attitude.
The others heard this and echoed it.
"That's right, Er Pan's mother will be very powerful in the future!"
"Er Pan Niang, that's not right, I have to change the way I address you from now on!"
…
Everyone surrounded Qian Yuemei and started to flatter her.
Qian Yuemei was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.
She has never been so glorious in her life!
Zhang Maiya looked at Qian Yuemei with a gloomy expression.
Then, he carefully drove a group of ducklings towards the river.
**
Qian Yuemei's mother, Wang, was sitting on the kang sewing shoe soles.
The second daughter's face was full of joy, and she came in like a gust of wind.
"Mom, you should believe me this time. Your daughter—" Qian Yuemei raised her neck proudly like a rooster crowing, "Your eyes were so bright back then!"
It must be said that Qian Yuemei's voice was so sharp and high-pitched that it hurt Wang's ears.
Wang almost pricked her finger and glared at her daughter.
The joy in my heart couldn't be suppressed and kept rising up.
Her son-in-law is promising, so as a mother-in-law, she will certainly have face.
Qian Yuemei sat down on the kang and directed her third sister who was embroidering.
"Sanni, go make a bowl of sugar water for my second sister and add more sugar."
Qian Sanni is sixteen years old this year.
He has a decent appearance, but his skin is a little dark.
At this time, after hearing what the second sister said, she said unhappily: "Second sister, your life is becoming more and more precious. Why don't you weigh a pound of sugar for our mother and bring it back? It can be regarded as your filial piety."
Qian Yuemei glared at Wang, "Mom, is this girl crazy? Why is she talking so sarcastic?"
Sicao, the two younger sisters at home, are noisy all day long.
Sanni, however, is honest and capable, and she keeps quiet.
Why is it like firecrackers today?
Wang waved at Qian Yuemei, signaling her not to speak.
Then, he took out a paper bag from the cabinet behind him and said to Sanni, "Go and boil some hawthorn water with some sugar. Send a pot to your father later to relieve the summer heat."
Sanni took the paper bag and went out with a cold face.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Qian Yuemei looked at Wang.
Wang sighed, "It's the marriage that your second aunt arranged for her, and it didn't work out?"
"Why is it not working again? Didn't they say that the family has agreed to their son marrying into the family?"
"He did agree to marry into the family, but after seeing each other, the man disliked Sanni's blackness and insisted on adding another ten taels of silver as a betrothal gift."
When Wang said this, she sighed again.
"Sanni got angry and refused to agree to anything. She went to your second aunt's house and had your second aunt reject her."
When Qian Yuemei heard what Wang said, her voice immediately rose.
"Ten taels? Why doesn't he just go and rob?!"
"Do you think you're a gold nugget?"
"He doesn't even take a piss and look in the mirror to see if he's worth ten taels of silver!"
"It's just a cripple!"
"I couldn't find a wife in the first place. My family is so poor."
"Now there is a virgin girl who can be his wife."
"He's not at home chanting Amitabha, and you still want to extort money from him? Dream on!"
Qian Yuemei started to rant.
Although Wang always disliked her daughter's unpleasant words, today she felt that what her daughter said was absolutely right.
If she didn't want to marry a son-in-law, why would she, a good girl, want to find a lame man?
"You said that if Erhu had been allowed to marry into the family..."
"Mom, why do you still think so?"
Before Wang could finish her words, she was interrupted by Qian Yuemei.
"Mom, what's the big deal?" Wang said unconvincedly, "Haven't your parents-in-law forgiven your fourth son now?"
"Mom, you can't say that. Not to mention that your son-in-law is different from the fourth son, our family is not as good as Manager Li's family. Just talking about your son-in-law, if he had really taken him in as a son-in-law, your daughter, I, would not be able to become the wife of an official. Is it possible that the Su family would give such a good opportunity to someone and let him become someone else's son-in-law?"
Wang, “…”
Choked.
"Mother is just talking." Wang said.
"Don't say that anymore." Qian Yuemei said proudly, "Your daughter's status will be different in the future. You can't hold me back."
Wang looked at her daughter, who looked like her tail was about to stick to the sky, and suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
Why does it look like a villain has succeeded?
Although, this is my own daughter.
"Your father and I are thinking about... not marrying off Sanni."
Wang started to talk about marriage for her third daughter again.
"When we find a husband for Si Cao in the future, San Ni has been looking for one for several years. If we delay any longer, it will be even more difficult to find a husband. Even if we want to get married, we won't be able to find a suitable family."
Wang paused here and looked at Qian Yuemei.
He added, "Your fifth son and Sanni are about the same age..."
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