Jiang Yuwei couldn't hold back any longer. She took out the rope that Tiezhu and the others had used to tie up Aunt Lin last night from the oxcart, swung it around, and lashed it at Cuiya. The onlookers were so frightened that they took several steps back.
Cuiya never expected Jiang Yuwei to hit her directly, and she was in so much pain that she squatted on the ground and couldn't get up.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Yuwei immediately scolded:
"You still know you're a junior? If you were my daughter-in-law, I would skin you alive and boil you in oil!"
Cuiya was not one to suffer a loss. Seeing that Jiang Yuwei dared to hit her, she immediately raised her sickle and ran towards Jiang Yuwei to slash at her. Jiang Yuwei swung her whip and lashed it hard at Cuiya's wrist. Cuiya cried out in pain, and the sickle in her hand immediately fell to the ground.
At this moment, Aunt Lin was so frightened that she covered her mouth to keep herself from making a sound. Miao Shou Zhu put his arm around Aunt Lin while frowning and staring intently at Cui Ya, afraid that she would hurt Jiang Yuwei with the sickle.
Among the onlookers, some offered to mediate.
"Oh dear, it's no big deal. We're neighbors, let's not make a scene!"
"Yes, but we mustn't hurt anyone."
"Cuiya, if you ask me, you should go back first."
Jiang Yuwei glanced at the people who had come to watch the show and said:
“My master and my master’s wife are legally married. Now they are the only legitimate family. If I ever hear anyone gossiping or spreading rumors behind my back, don’t blame me for whipping them without mercy!”
As she spoke, Jiang Yuwei lashed the ground hard with the rope, the loud sound startling everyone watching.
"Oh dear, don't get so angry. This is a joyous occasion; you should be happy."
"Yes, yes, when are you going to invite us old neighbors to your wedding banquet, Mr. Zhu, the miracle healer?"
"Haha, yes, congratulations!"
The skilled healer, Zhu, nodded and smiled at everyone. Cuiya looked at Aunt Lin in shock and said in disbelief:
"You old hag, did you really go and get the marriage certificate with him? Why didn't you even discuss it with me!"
Seeing that Cuiya was being unreasonable, Jiang Yuwei lashed out with her whip in front of her.
"You said Aunt Lin wants to consult with whom? Did I hear you right? As your mother-in-law, she needs to ask for your opinion when deciding on her own marriage? Is that reasonable? Do you think that's reasonable?"
Cuiya was very wary of the whip in Jiang Yuwei's hand. Seeing that she couldn't get the better of Jiang Yuwei, she could only point at Aunt Lin from afar and curse:
"You wait, I'm going to tell your son about all the disgusting things you've done, and I'll have him deal with you!"
With that, he turned and ran back home.
Jiang Yuwei called out from behind:
"Let him come. I'll take on one if he comes, and two if he comes. Let's see who dares to act recklessly in front of me!"
After saying that, Jiang Yuwei smiled at the crowd surrounding her:
"Please make way, everyone! My master is getting married later, so please come and join the fun!"
Upon hearing Jiang Yuwei's words, everyone quickly made way for her.
"Great, we're waiting for your good news!"
"Okay, go back quickly!"
Jiang Yuwei drove the oxcart back to the courtyard of Miracle Doctor Zhu. Upon seeing this, Tiezhu hurriedly stepped forward to help carry the things.
"Sister Yuwei, has your master's marriage been arranged?"
Jiang Yuwei nodded.
"That's great, Sister Yuwei. My mother is waiting for you to come back in the next yard. Go ahead, I'll take care of all these things."
As he spoke, Tie Zhu, his face flushed, went in and out carrying things.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei smiled helplessly and, not daring to delay any longer, turned around and went to Aunt Liu's courtyard.
Aunt Zhou was airing out bedding in the yard when she saw Jiang Yuwei arrive. She quickly grabbed Jiang Yuwei's hand and said:
"I heard from Tiezhu that you took Miaoshou Zhu and the others to get the marriage certificate today?"
Jiang Yuwei smiled and nodded.
Aunt Zhou pulled Jiang Yuwei to sit down in the courtyard and continued:
"Has the wedding date been set yet?"
Jiang Yuwei looked at Aunt Zhou and said:
"It's not decided yet. That's why I came here. As soon as I entered, Tiezhu told me to wait for me in the yard, so I came over first."
Aunt Zhou gave an awkward smile.
"Tiezhu is getting anxious seeing other people get married. Today he insisted that I discuss his marriage with Daya with you. Originally, our Tiezhu is the eldest, so he should get married first. Now we are the ones who have wronged him. I am also anxious about this. We just settled our accommodations, and Tiezhu can't wait any longer."
Jiang Yuwei smiled and patted Aunt Zhou's hand, saying:
“I understand. I also wanted them to settle their marriage as soon as possible so that we could have one less thing to worry about. Now that Daya has come out with me, I am her elder. Daya has also said that she will listen to me in everything.”
Aunt Zhou took out the teapot and poured Jiang Yuwei a cup of tea, smiling as she said:
"Yes, you have been kind to Daya. That child is a good child who knows how to repay kindness. In our hearts, you are also Daya's elder. This marriage should be discussed with you."
Jiang Yuwei smiled as she accepted the teacup from Aunt Zhou, gently blew on the tea foam, and slowly began to speak:
“I’ve already thought it through. Since Daya is going to marry into the family, we’ll treat both of us as equals. We’ll also prepare two taels of silver for Daya. I don’t want this silver; it’s for Daya to have her own money to live on. I’ll prepare her dowry later. What others have, Daya should have too.”
Aunt Zhou nodded repeatedly after hearing Jiang Yuwei's words:
"Okay, Yuwei, I'll do whatever you say. The fact that you said those words today shows Aunt Zhou how much Daya means to you. I'll also make this clear today: once Daya comes into our family, we will treat her the same as everyone else and will not mistreat her. You can rest assured about that."
Seeing that Aunt Zhou had said so, Jiang Yuwei felt relieved and continued:
“Aunt Zhou, I know you haven’t saved much money. You just finished Ningwu’s wedding not long ago, and now you have to prepare for Daya and Tiezhu’s wedding. So you naturally have to be careful with your money. Now that the timing is good, I think it would be better to hold the wedding on the same day as my master and mistress. We close friends can get together for a meal. I think it would be quite lively.”
Aunt Zhou slapped her thigh suddenly and laughed:
"Haha, Yuwei, your idea is brilliant! Combining the two weddings into one will be both lively and economical. Let's do it this way. Tomorrow I'll take Tiezhu and Daya to get the marriage certificate and prepare the necessary paperwork. We'll pick an auspicious day together and get the wedding done as soon as possible."
Aunt Liu, who was watering the vegetable garden nearby, overheard Aunt Zhou and Jiang Yuwei's conversation and said with a smile:
“Then I need to decorate this courtyard properly, and then the two children can settle down in our west wing.”
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