Zhao Cuihua slunk away from Widow Liu's house with the servants of Master Xu's family. As she walked along the road, she kept thinking about how to make amends. She had no intention of returning the matchmaker's money!
Seeing that everything was alright, the other villagers congratulated them and dispersed.
Old Qin was warmly received by the Liu widow's family, and by the time Wu Xiaoxue brought "reinforcements," the family crisis had already been resolved.
"Look, this big ox knows you're in trouble, he even brought a hoe over!"
Faced with Grandma Qin's teasing, Wu Daniu put down his hoe, hid it behind his back, and said embarrassedly:
"Grandma Qin, Aunt Liu, I'm late. Are you alright?"
"Good child, we're alright. You...you go and take care of your own things first."
Old Madam Qin thought that she was acting as a matchmaker, and that she was acting as a matchmaker for Da Niu. If the boy were there, he would probably be very embarrassed.
"Oh, thank you, Grandma Qin!"
Wu Daniu glanced reluctantly at the heavy snow behind the door before shouldering his hoe and leaving...
"Da Niu is a really capable and good kid!"
Wu Damao couldn't help but praise Liu's father-in-law.
Old Mrs. Li, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement with her husband's words.
"If you two elders approve of this marriage, and Liu has no objections, then let's proceed as planned, shall we?"
Old Madam Qin smiled and formally proposed marriage.
Widow Liu and her parents-in-law exchanged a smile and nodded in agreement.
This marriage is perfect!
Old Qin asked for Da Xue's birth date and time. When she got back, she had her husband write it on red paper, and then put it together with Da Niu's birth date and time in the local temple and worship it for one night. That would solve the problem!
As for the twenty taels of betrothal money, Madam Jiang said she would go to town to buy eight kinds of delicacies and give them to him together when she went to present the betrothal gifts the next day.
When Widow Liu and her family heard that there were eight different dishes, they all smiled.
The Jiang family is a very particular person. With eight special items and this dowry, they must really value the Great Snow Festival!
Wu Daxue shyly hid in her room, burying her face in the blankets, feeling unbearably hot.
At this moment, she secretly made up her mind that if she married into Aunt Jiang's family and became her eldest daughter-in-law, she would definitely treat Aunt Jiang as her own mother!
The matchmaking went smoothly, and Old Qin found an excuse to take her leave and go home.
Widow Liu saw the man off for a while before finally returning home with a joyful expression.
After closing the door, the family looked at each other with genuine joy!
“Jiang Meizi wants to marry into her family before the New Year. I think from now on, Daxue should not be made to do any of the heavy work at home. Let Daxue stay at home and prepare for her wedding.”
"Hey, my wife is right. Our Daxue isn't ugly. We can't let her get tired anymore, or people will think that the Jiang family married an ugly wife for their son!"
"Alright, I'll do whatever you two, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. I'm still able to work, I'll do it!"
"And my grandpa, I want my sister to be the most beautiful bride!"
The family discussed the matter happily, and Da Xue, listening from inside the house, blushed even more, her complexion as beautiful as a fiery sunset...
Old Qin told Jiang that the Liu family had agreed, and then rushed home to prepare for the compatibility of their birth dates.
After seeing Aunt Qin off, Jiang Yue had made up her mind. She immediately gathered her children together and gave them instructions:
"Da Niu, go find your Uncle Hu and ask if he can charter the oxcart. We can use it all day today. If it's possible, bring your Uncle Hu and the oxcart to our doorstep and wait for us."
"Okay, Mom."
Wu Daniu's face was flushed. He knew that his mother was preparing for his marriage. Chartering a car meant she was probably buying betrothal gifts!
How could he not care about something that concerns his entire life?
Without saying a word, he ran out to find Uncle Tiger.
Jiang Yue turned her head and instructed Er Gou:
"Ergou, go to the old house and find your grandma. Invite her over and tell her that Mom wants her to accompany us to town to buy the betrothal gifts for your eldest brother."
Oh, and bring back another bag of kudzu root powder. Mom's going to town this time to try her luck.
Er Gou, quick-witted, guessed the reason from his older brother's blushing face and immediately agreed:
"Okay!"
Consider it as accumulating experience for him when he gets married in the future. When that time comes, his older brother can't just stand by and do nothing; he has to help him in the same way!
"Cao'er, you take Xiaobai and watch the house. Apart from your grandpa and your uncles' families, don't bother with anyone else. Don't open the door, understand?"
"Yes, I know~"
Wu Cao'er nodded. She knew her mother was doing something important and she would never hold her back or make her mother worry!
Jiang Yue patted her daughter's head. "Good girl." She went back inside, used two points to exchange for a bag of candy, peeled off the pretty candy coating, wrapped the candy beans in an oil paper bag, and handed it to Cao'er, who was washing wild vegetables outside, saying:
"Here, Cao'er, these are the candies your mother bought in town last time, but I forgot to give them to you."
"Wow, so much candy! Thank you, Mom!"
Cao'er put down the wild vegetables, wiped her little hands on her bib, and then carefully took the oil paper package.
Seemingly remembering something, she asked her mother expectantly:
"Mom, can I share the candy with Brother Xiaoshi and Brother Youyin?"
"Of course you can. Mother gave the candy to Cao'er, and Cao'er can give it to whomever she wants."
Jiang Yue nodded and lovingly patted her daughter's head. "Hmm, not bad. With all the pampering she's received lately, her daughter's hair has turned black and is much smoother."
"Thank you, Mother. You are so kind."
Cao'er was overjoyed to hear this. She put the candy in her room first, and when she saw Brother Shi and Brother Youyin, she would give them some to try.
Children's happiness is simple; sweet food can make them laugh heartily and forget their troubles.
Jiang Yue's top priority is to earn money and improve her family's living conditions!
About fifteen minutes later, Wu Youhu drove the oxcart, carrying Wu Daniu, to the door.
They had barely stopped, and before they could even exchange pleasantries, Wu Erniu also arrived, carrying a sack, followed by the briskly walking Old Zhou...
When Jiang Yue saw that everyone was there, she helped her mother-in-law into the oxcart and helped her sit down. Then it was her turn. In the middle was a sack of kudzu root powder carried by Er Gou. Finally, Da Niu and Er Gou got on the cart.
Cao'er locked the front door from the inside and bolted it twice.
Mother said that with these two iron bolts, no one can pry open her door!
Indeed, the courtyard wall was two meters high and had many sharp pieces of broken tile stuck in it. What petty thief would climb over the wall in broad daylight?
If someone is truly courting death, one can only marvel at who gave them the courage!
Cao'er doesn't stay idle at home. Although her family is well-off now, she still maintains her old habits of thrift.
Knowing that her mother, brothers, and grandmother had gone to town and would probably be home around noon, she washed the wild vegetables and soaked some dried wood ear mushrooms...
And then there's the pumpkin; she can slowly peel it and cut it into pieces.
If you have a keen eye for tasks, your hands and feet won't be slow.
These were all small tasks within her ability, and Cao'er did them very quickly...
"Woof woof woof~"
Little White may not know anything, but it will quietly accompany its little owner.
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