Marrying a village tyrant husband with space, being spoiled by the in-laws

"Aunt, when I first came to the village, my family had no food at all. It was Chun Xing who gave me some flour, oil, and salt. I accepted them without hesitation. Now I am sending you some food. You are not allowed to refuse."

"That stuff is not worth much, and you even taught Chun Xing how to do double-sided embroidery. Anyway, we are the ones who got the upper hand. Good boy, come in and sit down!"

Mrs. Li Chen thought that it was a thoughtful gesture since the gift came from far away, so she couldn't refuse it. She asked her sons to repair the child's broken thatched house some other day.

It was okay this summer, but it’s getting colder as autumn comes. How can we live like this?

Chun Xing heard someone talking outside, so she put down her handkerchief and walked out of the house.

"Huanhuan, come and get something if you want!"

"I made a lot, and it's too hot to finish it. It's just stuffed with wild vegetables, so you can just try something new."

Chun Xing had smelled the scent a long time ago. It wasn't some wild vegetable at all, it was clearly meat.

The two of them exchanged a few words, and as it was getting dark, she didn't want to stay any longer, so she got up and left.

Chun Xing sent Yu Suihuan to the intersection, and on her way back she happened to meet her father and elder brother who were driving a ox cart back.

Both Li Quanfu and Li Chunsheng had smiles on their faces, and it seemed that things were going smoothly.

The three of them walked into the main room together and smelled a pleasant meaty aroma. They couldn't help but sniff at the same time.

Mrs. Li Chen was putting the prepared dishes on the dining table. The most eye-catching thing was the two large plates of steaming hot white flour and meat dumplings on the two tables.

Several children stood aside, all watching eagerly.

"Mom, what day is it today? You actually made white flour and meat dumplings. They are so delicious!"

Li Chunlai and Li Chunfeng came back from working in the fields. As soon as they entered the house, they saw the tempting white flour dumplings, which made them even hungrier.

"I didn't do it. It was sent by the girl from the Yu family. It was because Chun Xing from our family sent her some flour and oil a few days ago. She is such a good girl who knows how to repay a favor. The Yu family is also unlucky. It's a pity that such a good girl is left alone."

As Li Chen spoke, she quickly served each person a large bowl of cornmeal.

"The Yu family has lived outside for so many years and has not returned. They all died within a month after returning. But the girl from the Yu family is the only one left who is fine. She even knew that she was not their biological child and went to look for her biological parents. This is really strange."

Li Quanfu thought this was strange. No one had ever seen what Miss Yu looked like before, and she always wore a veil when she went out.

"It's really strange. She just patted her butt and went to enjoy her life. Now Miss Yu is really unlucky. She has been given a reputation of bringing ruin to the whole family. How will she get married in the future?"

Li Chenshi was a soft-hearted person who was grateful for the favor and could not help but start worrying about Yu Suihuan.

Mr. Li was supported by Li Chunsheng and walked into the house and sat in the first seat.

"Let's all eat."

Only after he picks up his chopsticks can the whole family start eating.

There were a lot of dumplings, but there were more than a dozen people in the Li family, including adults and children. Except for a small bowl in front of the old man, each person only got four or five.

The dumplings were so delicious that everyone ate them in silence. After wolfing them down, they only felt more hungry.

"Mom, it's not like we haven't eaten white flour dumplings before, but why do they taste worse than the ones Huanhuan sent us?"

Chun Xing took a big sip of cornmeal, still savoring the aroma of the dumplings.

"Yes, I think so too. Miss Yu was born in a wealthy family, so her cooking skills must be better than our country people."

Mrs. Li Chen also felt that she had never eaten such delicious dumplings in her life.

"Big brother, second brother, third brother, please take some time to go to Miss Yu's house and help her repair her house. It's okay now in the summer, but it will get colder and colder in the fall, and that broken house will be uninhabitable."

"Don't worry, mother. Building a thatched house is not a small matter. The three of us can finish it in one day."

Li Chunsheng quickly agreed.

Li Chen nodded and asked again.

"Boss, did you have a smooth trip to Li Village today?"

"It went smoothly. The two elder brothers of the Li family were very hospitable. They stewed meat, killed chickens, and ordered wine for lunch. They were very satisfied with Chun Xing's marriage with Li Chenghong."

"Just ask Hong to bring the wheat bran tomorrow so that the two children can meet each other. If they are suitable, they can quickly arrange the marriage. It would be best if the two children can get married after the wheat harvest and the busy farming season is over."

Mr. Li stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction.

Although blind marriages were not allowed in this dynasty, they were generally arranged by parents and matchmakers.

"Chunsheng, tomorrow morning you go to the town and buy two catties of meat and two catties of wine. Buy a big carp, and kill a chicken for your family."

Mr. Li dotes on his only granddaughter very much, and the banquet he prepares for the guests must be very good, lest people look down on her.

"Don't worry, sir. I'll go there early in the morning and buy the freshest ones."

Chun Xing's marriage was settled, and the family she married into was quite nice. The whole family was happy and had dinner happily.

After packing up, the three aunts and sisters-in-law lit the oil lamps and embroidered handkerchiefs all night long. They also made clothes for Yu Suihuan, hoping to finish them as soon as possible and then take them to the town to exchange for silver.

Early the next morning, Li Chunsheng harnessed a bullock cart to the town to buy meat and wine, and also picked out a fresh big carp.

When he came back, he happened to meet the village chief Li Quanshou, so he took his ox cart back to the village.

"Uncle San, what's the matter? Why are you so worried?"

The old men of the two families are brothers, and their relationship is very close.

"Hey, the higher-ups said that a high-ranking official is going to come to Beijing by water, and we need to build something along the way. In a while, every village in our county will have to do corvée labor. Every household will send one person to go to Sanlipu to build the river embankment. The construction period is two months, and each person will be paid thirty coins per day. Those who refuse to do corvée labor will have to pay ten taels of silver."

Li Quanshou sighed again. This was going to drive him to death!

"Building a river bank is a very laborious job, and we only get 30 cents a day. I wonder how much money the county magistrate will embezzle."

Li Chunsheng had been quite happy at first, but his mood instantly sank to the bottom, as naturally one person from their family had to perform corvée labor.

"It's hard for the man at home to endure for two months, but it will pass if you just bear with it. But it's a pity for the Yu family at the head of our village, the whole family died, leaving only a little girl."

"Even a family like this was written on the list. Such a thin girl could die in three to five days, let alone two months. If you don't go, you have to pay ten taels of silver. Don't you think this is forcing people to death?"

"How can a little girl endure this corvée labor?"

Li Chunsheng also started to worry. His sister had a good relationship with Miss Yu and even sent so many white flour and meat dumplings to their home yesterday.

"Who said it wasn't? It would be great if the girl could get married quickly, preferably to another county, so she wouldn't have to do corvée labor."

Li Quanshou said it unintentionally, but Li Chunsheng listened with attention. This is actually a good idea.

Unfortunately, Miss Yu is thin and weak, and her entire family has died, so it is difficult to find a husband for her.

When he got home, he immediately told his sister Chun Xing about his forced labor and asked her to inform Yu Suihuan so that they could be prepared.