At that time, Liu Shuixian and Liu Yulan were also in the courtyard.
Even with Han Xiu's good temper, she couldn't stand her mother's attitude.
So she suddenly snapped and started arguing with Mrs. Luo.
Han Xiu felt incredibly wronged. She was already an unloved child at home. Now, she felt like her parents had sold her out.
Looking at my aunt's family, although they have two daughters, my aunt treats both children the same.
Han Xiu felt that she was treated even more unfairly at home. Now that she was planning to get married, it was as if she had been sold by her parents.
Eight taels of silver, I really don't know how her parents could bring themselves to ask for that.
Han Xiu said angrily, "I don't want a bride price! Mother, if you want a bride price, I won't agree to this marriage!"
Luo's eyes widened, and she raised her hand to slap Han Xiu.
"You idiot, are you out of your mind?!"
No bride price? Then what's the point of her coming all this way here! That brat, all she does is annoy people.
Zhao Tiezhu and Tao quickly stepped forward to stop them and tried to mediate, saying, "Auntie, let's talk this out."
"Yes, let's not hit the child."
Han Xiuqi covered her face and cried, but still stubbornly said, "Then I have no parents, and I want to sever all ties with you!"
Luo was so angry that her heart ached, and she grabbed a shovel from the side to shovel at it.
Zhao Tiezhu quickly pulled Han Xiu away. Han Xiu was crying uncontrollably, which made the others in the courtyard feel very uncomfortable.
Tao and Zhao Xiangbei have always been soft-hearted. Zhao Xiangbei said in a low voice, "Why don't we just agree?"
He glanced at Tao and then sought He Tiantian's opinion.
He Tiantian was also quite embarrassed, but if Han Xiu really fell out with her family, they would have less contact in the future.
It seems that there are fewer worries about this marriage now.
Tao was very worried, "But we don't have eight taels of silver on hand."
Zhao Xiangbei fell silent; that was indeed the case.
Their family only started to prosper last year; they didn't accumulate so much wealth from there.
He even managed to scrape together some of the six taels of silver he had previously received.
Unable to scold her own daughter, Luo plopped down on the ground and wailed, "Damn father of my child! How could I have raised such an ungrateful wretch! Unfilial son, unfilial son!"
However, none of those present sympathized with Luo.
Taking advantage of her young age, Liu Shuixian continued to harass Luo Shi.
“Aunt, I remember you said before that you wouldn’t rely on Sister Xiu’er for your old age. You still have your eldest and second cousins.”
Ms. Luo did indeed say such a thing before; she had a lukewarm attitude towards her three daughters.
At home, they only give the best food to their sons, saying that daughters will eventually marry into other families, so it's not worth being good to them.
Luo was so busy wailing that she didn't shed a single tear.
Finally, when her voice became hoarse from howling, it was Sister-in-law Yulan who, out of consideration for their kinship, pulled her up from the ground and invited her into the house.
Several adults were gathered in the main room, while Zhao Tiezhu, Han Xiu, and two children were in the next room.
Even so, you can still hear Han Xiu crying next door.
Seeing that things were at a stalemate, it wouldn't be right not to deal with it.
Tao gritted her teeth and said firmly, "Eight taels of silver it is, but I have one request."
Luo immediately perked up and reached out to wipe away non-existent tears from her face.
"My dear in-law, what are your requirements?"
Everyone turned their attention to Tao Shi, and Old Lady Zhao even patted Tao Shi on the shoulder, signaling her not to do anything foolish.
But Tao had already made up her mind: "Xiuer doesn't recognize you as her mother now. I've given you the money, so just consider it as selling the girl to my family. From now on, we'll have no further contact."
"What?" Luo was almost taken aback.
This was quite different from what she had initially thought. She had originally planned to marry her daughter into the family first, thinking that having such a wealthy in-law would surely bring her many benefits in the future.
But what if we stop contacting each other in the future, and she encounters difficulties later?
Tao knew that what she said was a bit excessive, but she couldn't let a daughter-in-law cause trouble for the family in the future.
"If you're not willing, then this marriage is off." After saying that, Tao pulled Zhao Xiangbei and prepared to leave.
Without a moment's hesitation, Luo hurriedly agreed, "Okay, I'll sell it to your family!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Mr. Luo regretted them.
If her husband finds out when she gets back, he'll skin her alive.
Tao and He Tiantian exchanged a glance; this was the plan they had just secretly discussed.
However, this matter is not over yet; the performance must continue.
He Tiantian said, "Alright, since it's about selling a daughter, then a contract of servitude must be signed. Mother Yan, this matter will have to be handled by your Zhao Yan."
Zhao Yanniang readily agreed, "Alright, alright, you wait here, I'll go back and call Zhao Yan right away."
During the wait, Mr. Luo repeatedly tried to back out. But everyone seemed to know this and deliberately changed the subject, one after another.
Zhao Yanniang was also quick; she soon called her son over.
Zhao Yan wrote the indenture, and Tao and Luo both pressed their red handprints on the paper.
Luo felt uneasy holding her daughter's indenture. She couldn't read a single word on it and didn't know if she had been deceived.
Tao handed over the eight taels of silver she had borrowed to Luo. Luo's expression softened slightly as she held the heavy silver in her hand.
Thankfully, I brought the money back. The child's father probably won't say anything.
Besides, she could keep this a secret for the time being.
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