Yue Xiuzhen was ready and walked out of the house. She saw Dan Shihan and Hu Yang chatting happily like old friends in the courtyard. Even the little bun stood at the side and stared curiously at Hu Yang, occasionally furtively bowing.
"Nan 'er, go find Second Aunt and ask her to cook some tea to entertain the guests.”Yue Xiu Xin instructed the little bun and came to the small table." Husband, you stay at home to entertain Brother Hu. I'll go visit Old Li."”
Although he didn't know why Yue Xiu Xin went to Old Man Li's house, Dan Shihan still nodded and said,""You don't usually like to go to his house. Be careful when you talk to him. Don't anger Aunt Li. She has a bad temper.”
"Don't worry, hubby." Yue Xiuzhen smiled and comforted him, then looked at Hu Yang." Brother Hu, wait a moment. I'll be back soon."”
Hu Yang stood up and cupped his fists.”
"You're welcome." Yue Xiuzhen waved her hand and turned to leave the house, heading to Old Li's house in the south of the village.
…………
At the south end of the village, Old Li's house.
Everyone in the village knew that Old Man Li's wife was a fierce person. Other than the village chief's wife who dared to challenge her, most villagers avoided her.
During the five years that she had been married to the village, the Host had only seen Old Li's wife when she washed clothes by the river. Most of the time, she had only heard the neighbor's wife from the Old Wang family chat with her mother-in-law, Tao, when she came to visit. She would say a few sarcastic words, mocking Old Li's wife for being so vicious and for her abuse of her stepdaughter.
Standing at the door of Old Man Li's house, Yue Xiuyan hesitated and could not raise her hand to knock on the door. However, everything was difficult at the beginning. In this poor mountain village that was remote from the town and had no business to do, there seemed to be no better way to make money than being a matchmaker. Everything was difficult at the beginning. As long as she succeeded in this one, she was not afraid that there would not be a next one.
On the way back from Hu Yang Ridge, she heard Hu Yang mention that Old Li's wife wanted a matchmaker and twenty taels of betrothal gifts. However, her family would not prepare a dowry. They only had a beautiful daughter and fifty-two taels of debt.
This was equivalent to a hundred taels of betrothal gift. He was really asking for an exorbitant price.
Yue Xiuzhen despised him in her heart, but she had to control her expression well. She took a deep breath. This was her first time being a matchmaker, so she had to succeed.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door three times. Someone in the courtyard immediately asked.
"Who is it?"
Her voice was like a clear spring, as beautiful as the water that moistened one's heart. There was no need to guess. The owner of this voice must be Old Crooked Li's daughter, Li Xing 'er.
"Sister Xing 'er, I'm the daughter-in-law of the Dan family. Is your mother here?" Yue Xiuzhen tried her best to keep her voice from trembling, and the words she said were very happy and relaxed.
The door in front of him opened, revealing a beautiful face. Unfortunately, her patched dress ruined her beauty.
"So it's the sister-in-law of the Dan family. Come in quickly. My mother is eating in the house." Li Xing 'er was all smiles as she led Yue Xiu Xin into the courtyard and shouted to the main room,""Mother, the sister-in-law of the Dan family is here."
"Who is it?"
The curtain was lifted, and a fat middle-aged woman with a round face walked out. She picked her teeth as she walked, glanced at Yue Xiuzhen, and spat out the filth that she had picked out of her mouth." I heard you can speak?"”
"Hello, Aunt Li." Yue Xiu bowed and smiled." I have something to trouble you today. I hope you won't blame me."”
"Aiyo, aiyo, it's so scholarly and ear-piercing.”Mrs. Li shook her head in disgust. She wrinkled her round face and said sarcastically,"We are poor people, and we can't stand listening to you rich people. He didn't know anything about talent. You're a nobleman. If you have anything to say, just say it. I'll listen.”
It was undeniable that this old woman was really troublesome. Yue Xiuzhen cursed in her heart, but she still smiled and said,""I won't hide it from you, Aunt. I came here today on someone's request.”
"Who is it?" Mrs. Li widened her eyes and looked completely unmoved.
Yue Xiuzhen pursed her lips and smiled. She looked at Li Xin 'er beside her." I'm here for Sister Xin' er's marriage." Aunt Li should be able to guess who that person was.”Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Mrs. Li's expression immediately turned ugly.
"Get lost, get lost. My daughter is going to marry into a rich family as a concubine. What valuable things can a poor hunter like him have? Get lost too. Don't come to my house to cause trouble in the future.”Mrs. Li spat and turned around to lift the curtain to go in. She said worriedly,"Xing 'er, chase him out. If you open the door for her again, I'll beat you to death!"
Li Xing 'er was so frightened that her whole body trembled. She lowered her head and did not dare to look at Yue Xiuzhen. She only replied softly,"”
Yue Xiuzhen held Li Xing 'er's trembling hand and whispered,""Younger Sister, don't be afraid. I'll go and talk to your mother. She definitely won't let you become someone else's concubine.”
Li Xing 'er covered her mouth and cried silently. Her whole body was shaking like a leaf in the wind. She was too pitiful.
Yue Xiuzhen took a deep breath, let go of Li Xing 'er, and rushed into the house.
"Auntie, you…"
Uh, what did she see?
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