"If they dare to accept the betrothal gift behind my back, I will make their whole family restless. If you don't want to return the betrothal gift, just marry Li Jiaojiao to him. I think they are a good match. One is a scheming bitch and the other is a wretched man. They are a perfect match made in heaven." Li Xiaoxiao said casually. Unexpectedly, her words came true. Not long after, they really got married. As for the old man Li coming to mediate, she was not too worried because after Li Ruolan's incident, Li Dahai and Sun promised her that she could decide her own marriage.
After washing up, Li Xiaoxiao saw Sun coming out, so she told her about Su's visit and that the county magistrate's son had a bad character. If anyone from the old house came to propose marriage, she would just refuse.
He also specifically reminded them not to let the Li family know that they already knew about this, and that Su had come secretly to report the news, so they should not implicate her.
After hearing this, Sun nodded repeatedly and turned back to the house to find Li Dahai.
This delayed Li Xiaoxiao so that she could go out later than usual. The sun had already come out. Breathing the fresh air in the woods, she felt refreshed. After running for a while, Li Xiaoxiao stopped, slightly panting.
Si Chengxu behind her also stopped. After taking a look at him, Li Xiaoxiao secretly complained to herself, this man has a really good physique. After running the same distance, she was exhausted and out of breath, but he was fine.
"You ran so far and it was so easy. It looks like you are in good health now."
Si Chengxu was looking at the scenery in the distance. After hearing what she said, he silently took out a silver ingot from his arms and handed it over.
Looking at the silver in front of him, Li Xiaoxiao took it without hesitation. Silver is really a good thing. From ancient times to the present, it is said that money makes the world go round, which is very reasonable.
"Master, you are here for vacation. This mountain is beautiful and quiet. It is indeed a great place."
"Vacation, what does that mean?" Si Chengxu frowned slightly. He had never heard of this word before.
"Well, to put it simply, it means spending the holidays." Li Xiaoxiao's mind worked quickly as she explained it to him.
Si Chengxu nodded, not quite understanding.
Sure enough, before I finished my breakfast, someone from the Li family came.
Old Man Li, Old Lady Li, Li Dajiang's family, and Old Fourth Li came in a grand procession.
Old Mrs. Li saw that Li Xiaoxiao was eating white flour pancakes, which were fried golden on both sides. She could tell at a glance that a lot of oil was put in them. She was drinking meat porridge and she could smell the aroma of meat from a distance. She was immediately furious. This person didn't know how to live. Even if he had a mountain of gold and silver, he couldn't eat it this way. It would be eaten up sooner or later.
Just as she was about to get angry, Old Man Li seemed to know what she was thinking. He pulled her clothes down and signaled her with his eyes not to speak.
Old Mrs. Li had to suppress her anger and glared at Sun fiercely, scaring her so much that she didn't dare to eat.
"Mom, have you eaten? Do you want to eat something more?" Sun said tremblingly. Although she had left the Li family for a few months, she had lived under the tyranny of Old Lady Li for many years. She was still subconsciously afraid of her and spoke incoherently.
"I, an old woman, dare not eat your food. You can keep the good things for yourselves. I have no luck to enjoy them." Old Mrs. Li looked disdainful. Among the four daughters-in-law, Sun was the best looking one, but also the one she disliked the most. She herself was not good-looking, and she hoped from the bottom of her heart that her daughter-in-law would be uglier than her. But Sun was already in her thirties, and her face was still so smooth. Before the family separated, she was dark and thin. It has not been long since then that her face has gained weight and she has become prettier.
"That's perfect, grandma. We didn't make much today, so we won't give it to you." Li Xiaoxiao took over the conversation at the right time, thinking that she would rather feed you than give it to a dog.
"Dad, Mom, why are you here? Is there something wrong?" Li Dahai stood up.
"You should eat first. There is a big happy event. We will talk about it later." Old man Li was holding his pipe in his hand, which was rarely unlit. He looked in a good mood and spoke with a pleasant face.
Li Dahai sat back in his seat silently. He had some hope in his heart before, but now his fantasy was completely shattered. What kind of happy event could there be in his family? He still had to marry his daughter off in exchange for Li Dajiang's future.
The family finished their meal with heavy hearts.
Old man Li and old lady Li sat on the main seats, holding their heads high and chests puffed out. Old lady Li acted in a very airy manner, and like a hostess, she ordered Li Ruolan to pour her tea.
Li Ruolan looked at Li Xiaoxiao timidly, asking her what to do.
"Grandma, it's early in the morning and we haven't boiled water at home yet. I just ate and don't want to move. Why don't you let Sister Jiaojiao boil some water? Make more water. I ate too many pancakes and I'm thirsty too." Li Xiaoxiao smiled at Old Lady Li. She was so shameless that she wanted to take advantage of them in her home.
"You..." Old Mrs. Li was about to get angry.
"Okay, why are you drinking tea so early in the morning? Have you forgotten what you came here for?" Old Man Li glared at Old Lady Li.
Old Mrs. Li didn't dare to say anything else. She gave Li Xiaoxiao a glare, as if she wanted to cut a piece of flesh off her.
"Dahai, this is what happened. Xiaoxiao went to the county town yesterday and met the son of the magistrate of our Jiunu County. Mr. Zhang fell in love with Xiaoxiao at first sight. Your nephew is good friends with Mr. Zhang, so he asked Chengcai to mediate. He wants to marry Xiaoxiao. Mr. Zhang is 25 years old this year and has a wealthy family. It's a blessing for Xiaoxiao that he falls in love with our Xiaoxiao." Old man Li's face was full of joy, as if this was really a good marriage.
Li Dajiang also echoed: "Second brother, Mr. Zhang is handsome and upright. I have met him twice. He is good at studying. I believe he will pass the imperial examination in no time. It is indeed a match made in heaven for Xiaoxiao to be betrothed to him."
"Second brother, I think it's not bad. For a family in our village, it's the best to be able to marry into the county town. But Xiaoxiao actually caught the eye of the county magistrate's son. It must be a blessing from our ancestors. It will be so glorious if we tell others about it. You can even walk around the village with your head held high." Li Laosi crossed his legs and praised the county magistrate's son as if he was the best in the world, as if Li Xiaoxiao had gotten a great deal by marrying him.
Sun stood behind Li Dahai, her hands clenched tightly and her palms sweating, fearing that Li Dahai could not resist their temptation and would agree to the small marriage without thinking.
Feeling Sun's nervousness, Li Dahai gently patted her hand.
"Dad, as you said, the county magistrate's son is so good, we Xiaoxiao will not marry him." Li Dahai looked around at the Li family members and said this in the face of their hopeful eyes.
"Second brother, you don't marry with such good conditions. With your family's conditions, what kind of person can you marry? Most farmers won't marry you. If you miss this opportunity, you'll never get it again." Li Laosi became anxious when he heard this, and started to persuade her again. He didn't care whether Li Xiaoxiao would be happy in the future, but he knew that if Li Xiaoxiao didn't marry, he would definitely not have an easy life.
"Dahai, this is a big deal, why don't you ask for my opinion?" Old man Li was patient. He knew before he came that things would not be smooth. He didn't know what bad things he had done in his previous life that always made Li Dahai's family make him angry.
"Yes, you have to ask our Xiaoxiao about this, right Xiaoxiao." Liu spoke gently, with a smile in her eyes and a kind face, looking at Li Xiaoxiao.
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