Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned.
The aunties from Qinghe Village started cursing all at once: "How can you be so shameless? Who gives bride price like this!"
"This is absolutely outrageous!"
Carpenter Cai's expression changed slightly. Cai's mother glared at him and said urgently:
"No, what we're saying is, what makes her think she can have a son? We gave her twenty taels of silver; what if she doesn't have one?"
The aunts looked at each other, thinking, "Yes, what if we can't have children?"
Everyone couldn't help but look at Xiuxiu's mother.
Xiuxiu's mother wanted to say that her daughter followed her theory again.
An aunt who didn't get along with Xiuxiu's mother snorted: "Just because a mother can give birth to sons doesn't mean she can give birth to daughters. I have a relative who gave birth to five sons in a row, but she didn't have a single daughter who was a boy; they were all girls."
Xiuxiu's mother's expression changed drastically. Although she was convinced that Xiuxiu would follow her, others did not believe it!
“Exactly!” said Cai’s mother.
Carpenter Cai continued, "Back then, you kept saying things like 'it's a lucky day for you to have children,' and you even made guarantees, which is why we were willing to give you twenty taels."
"If she can't have children, won't our twenty taels be wasted? And to make matters worse, she has seven younger brothers!"
Xiuxiu's mother finally found a point of rebuttal: "That's right, Xiuxiu has seven younger brothers, all of whom she raised. It proves she's lucky to have sons!"
Carpenter Cai roared, "Is it because all the women in the world have died, and no one else can give birth except her?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the villagers started discussing it.
“Xiuxiu’s mother used to say that Xiuxiu was so amazing at giving birth to sons. Now that I think about it, it’s just about giving birth to sons! Anyone can do that.”
Xiuxiu's mother was furious at the questioning looks she received.
"Her seven younger brothers are no blessing at all; they're just a string of burdens," Carpenter Cai continued.
"Her father died early, and her two eldest brothers are lazybones who only know how to sleep all day and are unwilling to work. These kinds of people are not only useless and wasteful of food, but also not capable of carrying on the family line!"
These words caused an uproar among the villagers!
"What? Hu Xiaoyi and Xiao Er are lazybones? No way!"
"But to be honest, I haven't seen them in all these years."
"Didn't you say you were going to work in the county?"
As they spoke, they all looked at Xiuxiu's mother.
Xiuxiu's mother turned pale and wanted to retort.
But her two sons were inside, so she couldn't hide it from them no matter what.
Zhu Zi's wife frowned: "Xiu Xiu's mother, where did Xiao Yi and Xiao Er go?"
"Where else can they go? They just stay home and sleep!" When Cai the carpenter saw Xiuxiu's mother's face, he knew he was right, and he became even more smug and enthusiastic: "Two lazy good-for-nothings who do nothing but have to be fed to their bedside!"
"Xiuxiu's father is dead, her two younger brothers are good-for-nothings and lazybones, and the remaining children will have to rely on her in the future, won't they?"
"No one would want someone with a dependent like this, even if it were free, let alone twenty taels!"
"Only my son and I are honest and kind-hearted, and we actually believed your lies and were tricked into spending twenty taels to marry a worthless woman with a bunch of burdens!"
"Uncles and aunts, you be the judge, is this really the case?"
The villagers watching were also enlightened by this series of words, and muttered to themselves, "It seems...that's how it is."
They had a sudden realization and couldn't help but re-examine Hu Xiuxiu.
What kind of bag makes it easier to have a son? It's not like other people can't have children!
What a blessing to have seven younger brothers! Actually, they're just a burden!
This litter of younger brothers was originally Hu Xiuxiu's bargaining chip to increase her value, a manifestation of her commitment to having sons.
But looking back now, this is hardly a good thing; it's a bottomless pit!
The villagers couldn't help but shudder.
Hu Xiuxiu's good fortune accumulated over more than ten years, and her reputation for guaranteeing to give birth to sons, crumbled in an instant.
It’s over! It’s over!
Xiuxiu's vision went black, and she almost fainted.
Although she did not agree with what the carpenter and his mother said, she knew that her daughter's reputation was ruined!
"You're faking this marriage!" Seeing that the situation was in their favor, Cai's mother hurriedly shouted, "Xiuxiu's mother, we won't make things difficult for you. As long as you break off the engagement, we'll be even."
Xiuxiu's mother bit her lip and shook her head: "I won't back down! Anyway, the marriage certificate is here. Even if the Emperor himself comes, I'm still in the right!"
"I guarantee right here and now that I will definitely have a son! This marriage certificate is valid!"
Carpenter Cai and his mother were furious. They never expected that he would still refuse to listen even after all this.
Tie Niu's wife stepped forward to support Xiu Xiu's mother, who was swaying precariously.
"With things turned out like this, even if you get married, you'll be a resentful couple. What good will that do for Xiuxiu? Take my advice and call off the engagement!"
Xiuxiu's mother understood this perfectly well, but she said, "Once we get married, he'll know how good Xiuxiu is. If we have a few big, healthy sons, all the conflicts will be gone."
"Many couples argue and bicker when they first get married, but things get better after a few years. Isn't the affection between husband and wife built up over time?"
If this marriage is called off, let alone the twenty taels of betrothal gifts, given Xiuxiu's current reputation for having a child with a burden, she won't even get ten taels.
So, we can't return it! She's doing it for Xiuxiu's own good.
“Xiuxiu’s mother, you should retire!” The village head’s wife stepped out from the crowd.
When Xiuxiu's mother saw the village head's husband, her eyes were filled with resentment: "Auntie, not only do you not stand up for me, but you also let outsiders bully me?"
The village head's wife frowned: "What they said isn't wrong. Can something like having a son be guaranteed? And how many sons do you have... The first and second sons are really disappointing, and the third and the others are still young... Sigh!"
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