The girl's name was Zhang Cuiya, the daughter of the eldest sister-in-law of the Li family in Anping Village. They used to visit each other occasionally, but since the Lu family came to Anping Village, the villagers' lives have visibly improved, and the eldest sister-in-law's family and the Li family have been visiting each other more frequently.
When the Li family ate meat, they could at least drink some soup along with them.
Everyone tacitly accepts this behavior. After all, it's not just the Li family in the village who are like this; other wealthy families also have similar troubles. But since they are relatives, it's not easy to refuse too much, so they can only let them take advantage of them.
Since the two families were related, and the elder sister-in-law's family intended to marry Zhang Cuiya to the younger son of the Li family, Zhang Cuiya became the person who visited them during this period.
Zhang Cuiya had visited Anping Village many times and had learned a lot about the Lu family. She knew that the Lu family was able to rise to prominence not only because they were in business, but also because they had a son who was a high-ranking official, very handsome, and the most trusted person by His Highness Prince Chen.
At first, she was just curious to know, but after finding out more about the Lu family, Zhang Cuiya was no longer satisfied with the status quo.
The youngest son of the Li family is just a farmhand who helps the Lu family manage their fields. Even if she marries him, her life will only be slightly better than at her parents' home. But if she can marry into the Lu family, wouldn't she become the mistress of the house?
The eldest and second eldest sons of the Lu family are both good-looking, but to her, the eldest son is a bit too old, and the second son is not very capable at home and relies entirely on his brothers for help. But the third son is different. He is young and handsome and is a high-ranking official. Most importantly, he does not have the airs of an official. For example, when he returned to the village, he helped his poor relatives in the clan repair their roofs.
It can be said that her heart was set on Lu Baichuan from the very beginning. Otherwise, with so many eligible young people in the Lu family, such as Lu Xiaoyang and Leizi, who were about the same age as her, she would have had high standards and set her sights on Lu Baichuan, who was an official.
Zhang Cuiya had always heard that Lu Baichuan was good-looking, but that was just hearsay. She came here specifically to see him today, and he was indeed as rumored. He was tall and handsome, and when he smiled, it seemed as if the sunshine was brighter. Zhang Cuiya was instantly stunned.
She knew He Jiuniang's abilities, and she had no intention of taking He Jiuniang's position for the time being. For now, it would be fine for her to be a concubine. While she was still young, she would give birth to a few more sons for Lu Baichuan to secure her position, and then make further plans later.
He Jiuniang is older than her and will definitely grow old and lose her beauty in a few years, while she is still young. When that time comes, she can whisper sweet nothings in Lu Baichuan's ear and maybe become his legal wife. From then on, she will be an official's wife!
Thinking this, her body trembled slightly because she was too excited. In her mind, everything she had imagined had become a reality.
So, if you want to marry into the Lu family, the first thing you need to do is get close to Lu Baichuan, let him see your good qualities, and make him interested in you. Only then can there be any further developments.
She turned and left, intending to go to the Li family's house to make some preparations.
She didn't feel at all that she would be letting down the youngest son of the Li family, who was also her cousin. She felt that as long as she could marry into the Lu family, she could definitely help her own family. The Li family was also considered half of her own family, and they would thank her in the future.
Lu Baichuan and his brothers, along with the Zhang brothers and the two older children Lu Xiaoyang and Leizi, were helping Lu Fugui repair the roof. Lu Fugui was also busy working and didn't notice that someone was plotting something nearby.
Logically, since the Lu family members were working for Lu Fugui, they should have eaten at Lu Fugui's place. However, everyone was aware of Lu Fugui's situation, so they decided to go back to Lu's house for a meal together.
The Zhang brothers wanted to talk to Lu Fugui about going on a trading trip during dinner, as they could make a lot of money and it would be better than their current situation.
Lu Fugui's life has improved now. After the New Year, he plans to build his own new house. The reason he still needs to repair the old house he lives in now is because it collapsed a bit when it snowed and is not very warm. Besides, it is considered village property, and it is always right for them to take care of it. They are outsiders, and they cannot give others something to talk about.
Before the Lu brothers arrived, he had been repairing it by himself for two days, but the damage was quite serious and he couldn't fix it in a short time. He planned to take it slowly. However, Lu Baichuan saw him when he came to visit and called his brothers to help.
"It should be fixed today. Brother Fugui, you're really something. If you had asked us for help earlier, it would have been fixed long ago."
Lu Lao Er spoke up. He had been taking care of his wife during her postpartum period at home and was aware that Lu Fugui was repairing the roof.
"Well, it's not a big deal. I figured I could manage on my own, and I have other people in my tribe helping me."
This house was originally rented by Lu Fugui and his clansmen. They had agreed that they would take turns doing the housework. He would do it for a day or two, and the others would take turns doing it for a day or two.
The reason for taking turns is that everyone has things to do, and they want to make some more money before the Lunar New Year so they can have a prosperous year.
Now, no one else needs to do anything; the Lu family brothers have already taken care of everything.
"By the way, tell me about what's happening outside! We've always stayed in the village and never had a chance to go out. Once we've earned enough money, I want to go out and see the world!"
Lu Fugui knew that his third uncle's branch of the family had far surpassed theirs, but he wasn't jealous at all. After all, without his third uncle's family, he and his youngest son wouldn't have survived to get here, let alone live the life they had now.
"Want to go out? That's easy! We happen to have something to tell you! We'll talk about it over dinner tonight!"
Zhang Song spoke with a smile; he had already made plans.
"What's up? You've got me all excited!"
Lu Fugui also smiled. Judging from their smiles, it must be something good. These brothers all have good intentions.
It is rare and commendable that they were willing to lend a helping hand when they were wealthy.
Lu Fugui suddenly felt that his name was really good, that he was destined to be wealthy!
"Uncle-in-law, I want to hear about your trip to the grasslands. I've heard it's incredibly exciting!"
Lei Zi couldn't help but speak up, his tone full of envy and longing. If he didn't have to study, Lei Zi would really want to go and see for himself.
"Okay, then we have to start from when we first set off..."
"Brothers, you must be tired after a long day. I've made you some honey water, come down and have some!"
As the group was talking, a sudden female voice came from above, causing the men working on the roof to frown slightly.
The reason it was considered abrupt was because the female voice was unfamiliar, not a member of the Lu family, and sounded like it was being spoken in a strained voice, which made it very awkward.
Lu Fugui turned his head and saw that the other party was just a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old. Logically speaking, she should call them uncle or elder brother, so why should she call them elder brother?
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