The road to wealth of a peasant widow

Sui Sui knew that her sister-in-law probably misunderstood, but she didn't explain. She herself didn't know what to say.

After returning home, Chen Cui heard the following from her daughter-in-law: "I think Sui Sui doesn't look very happy. I think he is not satisfied with the Earl of Yongchang. I will keep an eye out for other young talents. I will be able to pick one who is worthy of Sui Sui."

Chen Cui nodded, seemingly not surprised by the result.

She sighed softly, thinking that she still had to comfort her daughter. She couldn't let her lose faith in marriage just because she met three mediocre people. There must be better things to come!

But just when Chen Cui was ready to act like a caring mother and share her thoughts and feelings with her daughter, she heard shocking news.

"Mother, what do you think about me accepting Earl Yongchang's proposal?"

Sui Sui's shocking words scared Chen Cui.

"Aren't you dissatisfied with that Yongchang Bo? Why are you thinking about him again?"

"I just hadn't thought it through that day, and I was struggling with it. After I came back and thought about it carefully, I felt that agreeing to him was a good idea!"

Sui Sui seemed to have made up his mind at this point, and looked relaxed.

Chen Cui couldn't remain calm anymore and asked quickly, "What's so good about him? Tell me!"

After listening to the conversation between Sui Sui and him that day, Chen Cui was a little dazed for a moment. It was really rare to see someone who had such thoughts!

However, when she thought about his family background and his experiences, she could understand a little bit.

At such a young age, his brothers, sisters and parents all died before him, and his three fiancées were also killed. This kind of experience is not something that ordinary people can have!

"But he has killed three of his fiancées. Aren't you really not afraid?" Chen Cui couldn't help but ask.

Few people at that time were not superstitious, and praying to gods and Buddhas was a daily practice. Otherwise, why would the various temples be so popular? Those fortune tellers who set up stalls would not starve to death even if they walked around the streets, because there were always people who believed in them and gave them money.

Although Chen Cui herself didn't really believe it, she didn't dare show it in front of her children. She was more thoughtful than anyone else when it came to burning paper and lighting incense during festivals. Every year on Liu Eryong's death anniversary, she would prepare offerings early, without being careless at all.

Therefore, she felt that in such an environment, Sui Sui could not be an atheist and would always have awe for these things.

Sui Sui's eyes widened. "Mother, I don't talk about strange things. I have never done anything to harm anyone. I have an open mind. What am I afraid of? Besides, I am as strong as an ox. Three or two ordinary big men are no match for me. How can Yongchang Bo, a small guy, defeat me?"

These words are so heroic that if someone doesn't know her, they would think she is some kind of hero!

"What nonsense are you talking about? You are a nice girl, but you are comparing yourself to a cow. What a joke! Besides, Earl Yongchang is just a little thin, but he is quite tall!"

Chen Cui was a little amused and helpless. This girl is already sixteen or seventeen years old, but sometimes she still acts like a child!

Sui Sui hugged Chen Cui's arm and leaned her head against it: "Mom, I've thought about it. This Yongchang Bo doesn't seem to be a man with strong opinions. There are no elders in his family. In the future, I will have the final say in everything. I can be the master of the family and act freely. Isn't this the life I want!"

"Do you think being the wife of an aunt is so easy? You only see that there are no elders in his family, but you have never thought that you have to worry about all the things in the family. You have to arrange and manage the household affairs of the aunt's mansion, all the relatives, and the social interactions outside. You can't make any mistakes. Have you thought about these?"

Chen Cui spoke slowly, telling her daughter that things were not as simple as she thought.

"If you marry someone from another official family, you will still have to deal with all these things. You will also have to look at your mother-in-law's face and deal with your sisters-in-law. Isn't that just as hard?"

Sui Sui said unconvinced.

"Hey, I'm the mother-in-law, and you're the sister-in-law of the sisters-in-law. How dare you say such a thing!"

Chen Cui was so angry at her daughter that she almost laughed.

"Hehe, how many good mothers-in-law like you are there in the world? This is a blessing for my sisters-in-law. I am also a good sister-in-law. I never cause trouble for my sisters-in-law or stir up trouble at home. Our family is the happiest family!"

Sui Sui said with a smile.

"Alas, you know, no matter how easy the Earl of Yongchang is to talk to, he is still an Earl. Even if this Earl's Mansion has no real power, it still has its own power and dignity. If you are offended in that mansion in the future, I am afraid that our family will not have the ability to suppress him!"

The gap between the two families' social status is huge. The Earl is a super-ranking official, while Changping, the highest-ranking official in her family, is only of the fifth rank.

The Liu family had just washed the mud off their feet and moved into the city, but the Earl's Mansion had been passed down for five or six generations, so the foundation was incomparable.

Moreover, these old nobles are all connected and related. Although they have long lost their former glory, when combined they are a force that cannot be ignored.

Changping is very capable, but he is young and inexperienced after all. It will take him a long time to grow into a reliable big tree.

"Mom, you have to think positively. Am I someone who would suffer a loss? If I marry him, I will be the mistress of the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion. As long as I take down Wei Shaojing, I will have the final say in this mansion. I will cultivate my own power. Even if I am offended, I will find a way to make up for it myself. Why would I need my brother to come forward to suppress me?"

Chen Cui couldn't believe what she heard. She swears to God, although she didn't teach her child to be virtuous, she didn't impart such heroine thinking to her. Why did this child suddenly say such things?

Sui Sui saw that Chen Cui seemed to be a little dazed, so he quickly rubbed his head against her and said coquettishly: "Mom, please believe me. Although I love to eat and want to try everything, I will never suffer a loss. I have things I want to do. If the Yongchang Marquis' Mansion is used well, it will be a great help to me. I don't want to give up!"

Chen Cui suddenly became alert: "What do you want to do?"

Sui Sui laughed and said, "It's nothing. I won't tell you yet. When Madam Zhou comes over again in a couple of days, you can agree to it. I've already thought about it."

Chen Cui sighed: "Marriage is not a joke. Once you agree to it, there will be no room for regret. Have you really thought it through?"

Although this girl's analysis was very logical and everything seemed to be in her favor, Chen Cui was still worried.

Sui Sui's expression also became serious. He slowly sat up straight, looked into Chen Cui's eyes, and answered slowly and firmly: "I've thought about it. I won't regret it!"

Seeing her resolute expression, Chen Cui stopped talking and just sighed softly. She took Sui Sui into her arms again and stroked her hair again and again, her movements as gentle as if she was stroking the finest silk.