After the separation, I took my whole family to eat delicious food and drink spicy

In ancient times, most girls started getting engaged when they were thirteen or fourteen years old, especially girls from farming families. Many families started choosing marriage partners for their girls when they were eleven or twelve years old.

The original owner, Li Xiaoxiao, had been mentally retarded, and despite being thirteen years old, she had yet to find a husband. Everyone in the village knew that Li Xiaoxiao was mentally retarded, her intelligence not even as good as a five or six-year-old's. Marrying her would be like having an extra child. Although Li Xiaoxiao was good-looking, the villagers looked down on her. After all, who would want to keep an extra child who didn't work?

There were matchmakers who came to propose marriage without knowing the truth, but when they saw Li Xiaoxiao's silly look, they all shook their heads and ran away. After that, the news that Li Xiaoxiao was a fool spread in Lijia Village, and no matchmaker came to the door anymore.

But now that Li Shan is gone, and knowing that Li Xiaoxiao's idiocy has been cured, Su's mind becomes active again.

That day, Li Fang from the eldest wife's house sneaked into Su's room. "Mother, I'm busy. Your daughter-in-law has something to tell you."

Su raised her slanted eyes and glanced at Li Fang. "The sun is already burning your butt. Why are you here with me instead of going out to work?"

"Mom, your daughter-in-law has something to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Su paused her sewing for a moment, a flicker of impatience flashing across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She glanced at Li Fang calmly and said, "What's the matter that's so urgent that you're looking for me?"

Seeing that Su hadn't chased her away, Li Fang was secretly delighted. She quickly moved closer and lowered her voice, saying, "Mother, you know, our Xiaoxiao is now mentally rehabilitated. She's one of the most beautiful girls in the village. I heard from Mrs. Wang at the east end of the village today that there's a family in town who owns a cloth shop and is very well off. They're looking for a good wife."

Upon hearing this, Su Shi paused her needlework. A gleam of brilliance flashed across her eyes, but she quickly concealed it and asked casually, "Oh? What are the conditions of that family? Have you found out more about their character?"

Seeing Su's interest, Li Fang quickly embellished her description, "That family is wealthy, with an only son. He's also very handsome and talented, and I heard he even had some education. It's just... he's a few years older than Xiaoxiao, but as a man, an older man knows how to care for others, isn't that better?"

Su thought to herself that although he was older, he had a good family background and good character, so Bai should have no reason to refuse him this time. However, she remained calm and asked calmly, "Is this reliable? Don't let it be just groundless talk."

Li Fang quickly assured her, "Don't worry, mother. I heard this from the village matchmaker Wang myself. She told me to come and discuss it with you right away. She said the family is anxious to get married so they can liven up their family life, so they've relaxed the conditions. Do you want me to make some further inquiries?"

Su pondered for a moment, then finally nodded. "Well, go and ask around to see how much the family can offer as a betrothal gift. But remember to be cautious and don't let them see any clues. Also, don't let the Bai family know about this for now. The little girl just recovered, so don't let her get upset again."

Li Fang agreed repeatedly and happily left the room. She knew that as long as Su agreed, the matter would be almost done. And she herself would also be able to gain some benefits from it.

After Li Fang left, Su looked out the window at the rising sun and thought to herself, "I wish Li Xiaoxiao's idiocy would heal. Now a suitable marriage has come my way. I've raised her for nothing for over a decade. Now it's time for her to repay me." As long as the betrothal gift from that family is high enough, she'll be the first to agree.

At this moment, Li Xiaoxiao, who was still lying on the hospital bed recovering from his injuries, had no idea that he was about to be sold out.

After Li Fang left Su's room, she turned and went to Wang the matchmaker's house at the east end of the village, wanting to find out more about the man's family situation.

After crossing most of the village, Li Fang arrived at the door of Wang the Matchmaker's house. She stood at the door and looked into the house, and happened to see Wang the Matchmaker feeding her own chickens.

Li Fangshi called out, "Matchmaker Wang, she's busy feeding the chickens."

When matchmaker Wang heard the voice, she looked up and saw that it was Li Fangshi. She put down the chicken feeder in her hand and came out with a smile: "Oh, it's the daughter-in-law of the Li family. Come in and sit down. It's so hot, what brings you here?"

Li Fang entered the courtyard, wiped her sweat, and said with a smile: "Matchmaker Wang, I was really anxious. I was thinking about your matter, so I hurried over."

The two entered the house. Matchmaker Wang poured a bowl of boiled water and handed it to Li Fangshi. She asked, "What's up? Any news from Su's side? Are you satisfied with the marriage proposal in town?"

Li Fang took the tea and drank half a bowl in one gulp. Then she recovered and said, "My mother is quite concerned about this. She asked me to come to you first to inquire about the details. What is the family like? How much can they offer as a betrothal gift?"

Matchmaker Wang's eyes flickered when she heard this, and she pretended to be mysterious as she said, "That family is indeed one of the richest in town. They have an only son, Zhao Wenyuan. He's handsome and gentle, though a few years older than Li Xiaoxiao. But as you said, older men know how to care for others. As for the betrothal gift, they said that as long as the girl is good, the gift will be generous, at least the best in our village."

Upon hearing this, Li Fang was overjoyed, but she maintained a reserved expression: "Oh? That's really good. However, this marriage must be carefully considered. Even though our Xiaoxiao is a bit silly, she can't just marry casually."

Matchmaker Wang nodded in understanding. "Of course. I've been matchmaking for so many years, and what matters most is a good match between the two families, and mutual affection. How about this? I'll go to the man's family to sound him out and finalize the betrothal gift. What do you say?"

Li Fang agreed repeatedly and said gratefully, "Thank you very much. If this can be done, I will definitely thank you very much."

After a few more pleasantries, Li Fang took her leave, happily rushing home to tell Su the good news and begin preparing her next "plan." Meanwhile, Li Xiaoxiao, still unaware of the impending disaster, rested peacefully in her hospital bed, perhaps still filled with longing and hope for the future.