In the late autumn of the first year of the Xinhe era, a severe drought led to poor harvests, and people's lives became increasingly difficult.
Many families began to consider selling their children.
“Aunt Cui, I’ve found a good match for your Cui girl. The young man from the Han family in Linshui Village is seriously ill and needs a bride to bring him good luck. What do you think?”
When Cui Liushi heard about the marriage proposal, she first frowned, but when she saw the number eight that Granny Qian was holding in her hand, she immediately beamed with joy.
A poor girl can be sold for eight taels of silver, which is just enough to help my son find a wife.
She certainly wouldn't let such a good opportunity slip by.
Seeing the change in her expression, Granny Qian spoke slowly again.
"We've already agreed beforehand that they're offering eight taels of silver, but they're in a bit of a hurry and want to take the person away today. Do you think we should discuss it with the girl?"
Upon hearing this, Cui Liushi knew she couldn't miss the opportunity, so she quickly poured water for Granny Qian.
"Have a seat for a while, I'll call that girl back right away."
Speaking of which, Cui Yulu has been gone for most of the day and hasn't returned yet, which made her wonder.
Could it be that this girl overheard what I said yesterday and is planning to run away from home?
But then I thought, this girl doesn't have that courage yet.
Just then, Cui Yufang came running over, panting.
"Mother, Mother, something terrible has happened! That jinx has jumped into the river!"
Upon hearing this, Cui Liu's mind went blank. She was worried that something might go wrong. If her money tree was gone, how would her son find a wife? How would they get through the winter?
Meanwhile, Cui Yulu was washing clothes perfectly fine, thinking about going back home at noon to cook for her aunt and the others, hoping that if she pleased them, they wouldn't sell her.
But who knew, a bolt of lightning struck her directly, hitting her squarely, and she rolled into the river along with her clothes.
After choking on several mouthfuls of water, he gradually lost consciousness.
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When Cui Liu arrived, Cui Yulu had already been pulled up. It was late autumn, and her clothes were thin and wet. She was trembling like a little chick.
"Auntie, you've finally arrived! This child is really lucky; she actually floated to the surface after falling into the water."
When Cui Liu saw the girl's pale face, trembling as she looked at her, she was angry, but she suppressed her anger when she thought of the eight taels of silver.
The clothes have already been carried downstream by the river and cannot be found.
"Oh dear, how could you be so stupid? My only nice piece of clothing is gone just like that. You have to give it to me."
Seeing that she was alright, Cui Yufang angrily shoved her. She didn't have many nice clothes to begin with, and now that they had been washed away, she had lost another one, which was undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
That was something her mother begged her to buy for her after a long time.
Now, all Cui Liushi saw in her eyes was eight taels of silver, which she couldn't afford to let freeze.
"Er Ya, stop talking nonsense and take your sister back. It's not good for her to get cold."
Everyone was astonished. It was astonishing that the sun had risen in the west today, yet Cui Liushi hadn't gotten angry or scolded Cui Yatou.
This is unreasonable.
Cui Liu didn't care what others thought; the most important thing now was to get her home, as Granny Qian was still waiting.
In this freezing weather, if she gets sick, we'll have to treat her. If we send her over today, then whether she lives or dies will be none of our business.
Cui Liushi was calculating in her mind, fearing that if anything went wrong, her son's daughter-in-law would be ruined.
Cui Yulu was still very grateful to her aunt for not punishing her.
"Mother, are we just going to throw these clothes away like this?"
"You silly girl, do what I tell you to do right now, or you'll regret it."
Cui Yufang pouted after being scolded and reluctantly helped Cui Yulu home.
As soon as they arrived at the door, Granny Qian came to greet them.
He carefully examined Cui Yulu from all angles.
Although she was somewhat thin due to malnutrition, she had very beautiful features. If she had better nutrition and a fuller figure, she would definitely be a beauty.
"She's pretty, just a bit thin, but that's alright, the Han family probably won't mind."
“Grandma Qian, those people over there aren’t normal either, and they don’t plan to have children. My daughter is more than a match for them.”
Granny Qian didn't say anything, but just nodded slightly. That made sense, but it was a pity about the girl.
"Yufang, hurry up and take your sister inside to change her clothes. Put on the new clothes that your mother made for you."
"Mom, what should I wear?"
If good clothes are given to Cui Yulu, she will have nothing to wear; she can't keep wearing old clothes.
"You silly girl, I'll make you something better from now on. Be good and go now."
Since falling into the water, Cui Yulu's mind has been foggy, as if something is drilling into her brain.
These things caused her immense suffering.
I had no interest in the mother and daughter's scheme; I just felt cold and wanted to change my clothes quickly.
Although reluctant, Cui Yufang still led her into the house.
"Here you go, it's a pity that my nice clothes are worn on a jinx like you. It's really bad luck."
Cui Yufang threw her clothes onto the kang (a heated brick bed) in anger. Cui Yulu just stood there blankly watching her act crazy, without saying a word.
My mind is filled with images of her bullying me in the past, and for some reason, I really want to go up and beat her up to vent my anger.
After having this thought, he suddenly lost control of his body and slapped her twice.
The two slaps were particularly jarring in the quiet room.
Cui Yufang, who had been in the lead, clearly did not expect this turn of events.
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