The two elders of the Nan family sat in the high seats with worried expressions, at a loss for what to do about the matter.
In the afternoon, Nankai took five taels of silver and went to visit the Zhao family.
He explained the whole matter clearly, but the Zhao family refused to break off the engagement no matter what.
Zhao Wulai's mother, Granny Zhao, thought that Old Man Nan had come to visit and take a look at his son, but she didn't expect him to come to break off the engagement. She immediately started cursing. Nan Kai returned with a belly full of anger, and when he saw Zhao Hui, he was even angrier.
Thanks to a good harvest and favorable weather the previous year, the animals on the mountain were all plump and healthy in winter. Song Hanyan was lucky and hunted a deer today, receiving many envious glances on his way back.
But he didn't care.
The villagers would often chat together when they had nothing to do. When the topic turned to the Nan family, they all wondered if there was something wrong with the Nan family.
"What were the Nan family thinking when they betrothed their daughter to Zhao Laizi?"
Everyone in Taile Village knows who Zhao Laizi is: lazy, good-for-nothing, a notorious petty thief, and a truly wicked person.
"That's not how it is. I heard that the girl from the Nan family was betrothed to someone by her own sister-in-law."
The elderly women immediately became interested.
"What happened?"
Granny Liu stepped forward, "Today, Old Man Nan went to the Zhao family to break off the engagement. I just happened to pass by and overheard a bit..."
In the end, Granny Liu sighed, "I've met the Nan family's daughter. She's a good girl, very hardworking. It's a pity she met a family of fools. In the end, it's all fate."
Grandma Liu, as expected of the famous talker in Taile Village, explained the matter clearly in just a few words, and also lamented Nanzhi's painful experience.
Song Hanyan happened to be passing by and overheard the whole thing.
If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have let her go back in the first place.
"Grandma Liu, is the Nan family really going to break off the engagement?"
A person suddenly appeared, startling the group of gossiping old women.
Upon seeing that it was Hunter Song, they were startled again.
He carried a deer on his shoulder; the deer had only recently died and was still bleeding, its body reeking of blood. Several old women silently took a step back.
Yes, yes.
Upon receiving a positive answer, Song Hanyan quickened his pace.
Granny Liu stared blankly at Song Hanyan's retreating figure. Although Song the hunter did look rather fierce, it wouldn't be a bad thing if Nanya married him.
What a pity, what a pity.
How to break off the engagement has put the Nan family in a very difficult position.
Then Nanzhi stepped forward and said, "Father, why don't we go find the village chief?"
Nankai looked up instantly, a flash of inspiration striking his mind.
Yeah, how could he not have thought of that?
Watching Nankai's departing figure, Nanzhi slightly curved her lips.
To deal with scoundrels like the Zhao family, we need to find someone with power.
A short while later, Nankai returned with the village chief, and then the group set off for the Zhao family. Along the way, there were onlookers, and dozens of people made their way to the Zhao family in a grand procession.
But the Zhao family members are used to being rascals and are not so easy to control.
Granny Zhao immediately declared that she would not call off the marriage.
"Zhao Hui has already accepted our betrothal gifts, so the marriage is settled."
The village chief explained, "This was a decision made on Nan's wife's own initiative, not Nan Kai's wish."
Zhao Laizi didn't want to get married, but when he saw Nanzhi standing in the crowd, he couldn't take his eyes off her.
This girl looks different than before; she seems prettier now.
He stepped forward and said, "I won't back down either. How can things that have been agreed upon be changed so easily? I'm not backing down."
The villagers who were watching whispered among themselves, criticizing the Zhao family.
"What kind of person is Zhao Fugui? He finally got a girl to marry him, how could he possibly let her go?"
"The Zhao family is really ruthless when it comes to getting a wife. Since ancient times, as long as the parents are still alive, who would ask the sister-in-law to arrange a marriage?"
"That's right, they clearly know that Zhao's wife is inexperienced."
In the crowd, a girl in a floral print dress murmured, "Getting engaged and still thinking about breaking it off? How can anyone do that?"
Although the sound was soft, Nanzhi, who had good hearing, heard it.
She turned around and saw a pretty girl staring at her.
The villagers expressed their opinions, and Nanzhi had no reason to silence them; the most important thing right now was to call off the marriage.
After discussing it to the end, Granny Zhao started rolling around on the ground.
"Oh dear, you bunch of people, relying on your numbers and high positions, are trying to drive my son and me to our deaths!" she cried and wailed.
Nankai University was at a loss for what to do, and this was Zhao Pozi's weapon: shamelessness.
Nankai was indignant. If it were a man, it would be fine, but he couldn't very well lay a hand on a shameless old woman.
Taking advantage of his mother's commotion, Zhao Laizi walked up to Nanzhi.
Her skin was delicate, and although it was a bit dark, it was easy to tell that she was a natural beauty.
"Nanzhi, you must be having a hard time at home. It's your good fortune to marry me. You should be more sensible. I, Zhao Fugui, am no less capable than those men in the village."
Nanzhi took a step back, not wanting to see Zhao Laizi's disgusting gaze.
I really don't understand. He's short, has yellow teeth, a face full of acne, and his clothes are shiny with black oil. Who gives him such confidence?
"Old Zhao, don't push your luck!" Zheng Xinghai roared in fury.
"The rules passed down from our ancestors are that marriages are arranged by parents and matchmakers. As long as the parents are alive, the eldest sister-in-law has no say in the marriage. This principle applies even to officials. If you cause any more trouble, I will send you to the county magistrate, where you will be imprisoned or beheaded. You'll have to deal with it yourself!"
He was, after all, the most respected person in the village, and knew how to handle such a shrew.
"Jail or beheading is one thing!" Granny Zhao pretended to wipe away her tears and got up. "Village chief, it's not that bad."
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