After becoming the villain's eldest sister, I take charge of the whole family

Could it be...

She said, "Old Four, wait!"

Xie Jijun looked puzzled: "Sister, what's wrong?" However, he did not drive the matchmaker away.

Xie Linghe didn't explain. Instead, he looked at the heavily made-up middle-aged woman and asked, "Matchmaker Cui, you said you were from Baiyun County and wanted to be a matchmaker for my second sister. Whose family are you acting for?"

Upon hearing this.

Matchmaker Cui immediately smiled and leaned forward, speaking warmly, "You are Miss Xie, right? Congratulations! I've come here at the request of the Baiyun County Magistrate to ask for his second daughter's hand in marriage."

Baiyun County Magistrate?

Wang Jiwei!

Xie Linghe was shocked, and at the same time, he felt that this was how it was.

She was wondering what kind of outsider her second sister could know?

Wang Jiwei is one of them.

Wang Jiwei's appearance appeared in her mind, and she thought to herself: They look like a perfect match.

Xie Jijun exclaimed, "What?! Baiyun County Magistrate?"

inside the house.

Xie Zhongji and others ran out.

Xie Shuze's eyes widened: "When did Second Sister get to know such a person?"

Xie Zhongji frowned: "Baiyun County Magistrate, why do I feel like I've heard this somewhere before..."

Xie Lingai looked at her two bewildered brothers and asked in confusion, "Isn't the County Magistrate of Baiyun County your good friend, Wang Jiwei? He saved you last year and even stayed at our house for a day."

Hear the words.

Xie Zhongji and the other two immediately recalled what had happened.

Xie Linghe glanced at Xie Lingfen, who was standing at the door with her cheeks flushed and her head lowered.

It’s hard for a female college student to stay~

She sighed inwardly and smiled politely, "Matchmaker Cui, please come in."

Matchmaker Cui responded naturally, "Okay." Then, she waved to the two servants behind her, "Bring in the gifts."

It has been called "gift" in ancient times. "Li" means ceremony, etiquette and moral concepts such as loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, and "wu" means material.

The two guys nodded: "Yes."

Xie Linghe quickly said, "Let's put it in the yard first."

This is the betrothal ceremony, and she hasn't decided yet whether to agree to this marriage.

There were still leftovers on the table inside the house.

She gave a look and Xie Zhongji and the others quickly put it away.

Xie Lingai poured Matchmaker Cui a cup of hot tea and said, "Matchmaker Cui, please."

"Thank you."

Matchmaker Cui thanked her and looked directly at Xie Lingfen: "Xie, Miss, this must be the second lady."

There are three girls in total. The younger one is obviously not the one, but the identity of the remaining one is obvious.

She looked Xie Lingfen up and down, secretly evaluating in her heart: Xie Lingfen has a beautiful appearance and a gentle temperament. She is just a beautiful girl from a small family. She has been married and has children. How could the county magistrate be willing to marry her? It's really not easy.

She knew it.

In Baiyun County, many daughters of officials and wealthy businessmen have a crush on Lord Wang!

after all.

Lord Wang is young, promising, and elegant. He was born into a family of scholars. His elders hold the position of Minister of Personnel, and they will definitely support their family members. He has a bright future.

Here.

Xie Linghe didn't know what Matchmaker Cui was thinking, but seeing that she kept staring at her second sister, she frowned slightly and said to Xie Lingfen, "Second sister, go and accompany Nini."

Xie Lingfen looked at Xie Linghe, wanting to say something but stopping herself, and finally went into the house.

Xie Linghe thought to himself: It seems that my second sister knew in advance that Wang Jiwei was coming to propose marriage?

Thinking this in her heart, she remained calm and looked at the matchmaker and asked, "Matchmaker Cui, may I ask if the Baiyun County Magistrate's name is Wang Jiwei?"

Matchmaker Cui nodded with a smile: "It is Lord Wang."

Xie Linghe asked again, "Do you know anything about my second sister's situation? Was it Lord Wang himself who asked you to propose marriage, or was it Lord Wang's mother?"

"Thank you, Miss, don't worry too much."

Matchmaker Cui's smile remained unchanged: "Second Miss Xie was once married, and now she is divorced and at home. I know all this, too."

"This time, it was Old Madam Wang who personally invited me to her house to propose marriage. Old Madam Wang originally lived in the capital, and only recently came to Baiyun County."

Hear the words.

Xie Linghe raised an eyebrow.

Sure enough, it was planned long ago!

Matchmaker Cui continued, "Old Madam Wang has promised to let the second young lady and her daughter marry into the Wang family, and will treat the young lady as her own granddaughter."

Xie Linghe remained noncommittal.

Although this is just a verbal compliment, saying this is already giving their family a lot of face.

It seems that the Wang family is indeed sincere.

"Matchmaker Cui, have some tea. Second brother, please help me take care of this. I'll be back soon."

Xie Zhongji nodded immediately: "Okay, big sister."

Cui the matchmaker nodded without saying anything.

……

Xie Linghe turned and entered Xie Lingfen's room. When she saw her, Xie Lingfen became extremely nervous.

Xie Linghe got straight to the point: "Second sister, how long have you been in contact with Wang Jiwei?"

Xie Lingfen stammered: "I, I..."

Xie Linghe didn't wait for an answer and continued to ask, "Isn't he the one you've been exchanging letters with?"

"Sister, you know?!" Xie Lingfen widened her eyes in disbelief: "When..."

"I just figured it out a little while ago," Xie Linghe explained. "Your daughter discovered your correspondence and told me about it."

Xie Lingfen murmured, "Xiao Ai and I have always lived in the same room. It's normal that I can't hide it from her."

Xie Linghe was full of curiosity: "When will you..."

She never thought that Xie Lingfen and Wang Jiwei would have feelings for each other. After all, the gap between them was too big.

Xie Lingfen bit her lower lip and spoke slowly, "Last year, he saved Bo Yuan. After that, we went to Baiyun County together. We naturally became familiar with each other on the way. Before I left, he took the initiative to say that we would keep in touch by letter. I don't know why I agreed in a daze. Then, we exchanged letters at least once a month. Gradually, I fell in love with him..."

Okay~

It started last year.

This Wang Jiwei looks so bright and promising, but I didn't expect him to be so bold!

"Sister, don't be angry."

Xie Lingfen was a little timid: "We only exchanged letters, and the letters were full of affection and politeness, without any violation of the rules."

Not a single step beyond the rules?

In ancient times, private transfers were considered a violation of the rules.

but.

As a modern person, Xie Linghe wouldn't be so rigid. It's just free love, right?

She asked, "What do you think of this proposal?"

Although it is a nonsense, I still have to ask.

Xie Lingfen took a deep breath and said, "I, I do."

Done.

She closed her eyes and dared not look at Xie Linghe.

Will the elder sister be very disappointed in her and think she has no shame?

Xie Linghe naturally didn't think so.

She said calmly, "I understand."

She reached out and took Xie Lingfen's hand: "Afen."

Xie Lingfen opened her eyes: "Big sister?"

"If you can find your own happiness, I will naturally support you."

"Although I've only been with Wang Jiwei for one day, I can tell he's a kind and righteous man."

"If you marry him, I won't worry that he will bully you."

Xie Linghe said earnestly, "It's just that I don't know much about the Wang family's parents and relatives. I'm worried that you'll suffer if you marry into their family. You've also experienced the pain of having your in-laws dislike you. If his family doesn't agree, you should reconsider."

The person you marry is important, but the other person's family is more important.

No matter how much two people love each other, they will have to return to the dull life of firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce and vinegar after marriage. If their family members make things difficult at this time, it is very easy for lovers to turn into resentful couples.

This was ancient times, and Xie Lingfen was getting married for the second time, so it was hard for her to feel at ease.

Hear this.

Xie Lingfen's eyes were filled with emotion as she spoke slowly, "Ji Wei told me that their Wang family is a family of farmers and scholars, with their ancestral home in Yingtian Prefecture. Their direct branch is very prominent, with the highest official being the Minister of Rites. Their family is a side branch, within the five degrees of mourning, but their relationship with the direct branch is not very close."

"However, the Wang family is harmonious, and they live well relying on the direct lineage."

"Before their generation, the family had been a single-line family for nine generations, with few descendants. Ji Wei's father, Wang Ping'an, was weak when he was young. Grandpa and grandma were very worried and didn't dare let him study too hard, so he helped out in the shop."

"I met Sun by chance. She was a girl from a farmer's family in the suburbs of Beijing. I fell in love with her at first sight."

"Ji Wei's grandparents couldn't persuade their son, and after finding out that Sun's mother was fertile, they finally agreed."

"After the marriage, they didn't make things difficult for their daughter-in-law."

"Sun and Wang Ping'an had a harmonious relationship and gave birth to four sons in succession, which delighted the two elderly people. They were grateful and fond of Sun."

"Ji Wei is the youngest in the family."

At this point, she paused, her tone a little shy: "He told me that his parents don't care about the identity of his future wife, as long as he likes her."

Xie Linghe nodded heavily.

She thought to herself: It turns out that Lingfen's future mother-in-law is also from a farming family. It makes sense that she doesn't mind Lingfen's identity.

But what about remarriage?

Xie Linghe thought so and asked directly: "Don't you mind marrying a second time?"

Getting married is a lifelong event.

As Xie Lingfen's family member, she hopes that Xie Lingfen can live a stable and happy life, so naturally she has to ask about every detail.

Xie Lingfen shook her head. "Ji Wei told me that Aunt Sun was engaged when she was young, but her fiancé died the day before the wedding. She had a very bad reputation at the time. Everyone thought she had a tough life and said she was a widow. When she married Uncle Wang, they said she was marrying for the second time. She had experienced this hardship before, so she didn't mind."

After listening.

Xie Linghe's face was filled with emotion: "Too good to be true! It seems that God is helping you." It's unjust for you not to be together~

Xie Lingfen blushed.

Xie Linghe cheered up: "Okay, I know what to do."

She got up.

"Matchmaker Cui is still outside. I'm afraid she's getting impatient. I'll go out first."

Xie Lingfen looked at her anxiously.

Xie Linghe smiled and patted her shoulder: "Put your heart back in your stomach and start preparing your wedding dress."

Xie Lingfen's cheeks flushed red.

……

Here.

As soon as Xie Linghe left, Matchmaker Cui couldn't wait to ask, "Miss Xie, how is it?"

Xie Linghe didn't say anything and nodded directly: "My family agreed."

Matchmaker Cui was delighted: "Excellent! Lord Wang is young and promising, and Miss Xie is gentle and charming. They are a perfect match made in heaven. They will surely live happily together after marriage. I will take my leave now. Madam Wang will be waiting for me at the mansion when I return to report."

Xie Linghe did not try to persuade her to stay: "Matchmaker Cui, take care."

As soon as the person leaves.

Xie Zhongji and three others surrounded them.

Xie Zhongji asked, "Sister, why did you agree?"

Xie Linghe raised an eyebrow. "Why don't you agree? Do you think Wang Jiwei is not worthy of Lingfen?"

Hear the words.

Xie Zhongji shook his head without thinking: "That's not the case, it's just that I think it's too unexpected. Second sister and Wang Jiwei have only met twice..."

Xie Shuze rolled his eyes: "Second brother, you forgot, last year my second sister sent my eldest brother to Baiyun Academy, and Wang Jiwei was also there. I'm afraid they fell in love at that time."

Xie Linghe glared at him: "Ahem."

What nonsense are you talking about?

Xie Shuze also reacted and shut his mouth awkwardly.

Xie Jijun was much calmer: "If Wang Jiwei really likes my second sister, it would be a good thing for her to marry him. Not only is he a first marriage, but he also comes from an extraordinary family. In the future, my second sister will become the wife of an official."

This is also good for them.

Even if it's not beneficial to them, at least it won't hinder them.

Xie Ling'ai didn't think too much about it. She was happy for Xie Lingfen from the bottom of her heart: "Second sister also likes Brother Wang. They should have gotten married anyway~"

……

after that.

Both parties formally go through the process: asking for the name, sending the engagement letter, sending the gift letter, and setting the date for the engagement.

The wedding date is set for November 28th.

The reason for setting the wedding so close to home was mainly because Xie Zhongji and the other two were going to study abroad for a year. If the wedding date was set for next year, they would have to stay at home for half a year in vain, and they would have to take part in the provincial examination after returning from their study abroad, which was too rushed. If it was set for November, they could personally send Xie Lingfen to Baiyun County, and then go to study abroad directly after the wedding.

This marriage caused a huge uproar in Xinghua Village.

In fact, neither Xie Linghe nor Xie Lingfen wanted to be so high-profile, but when Old Lady Wang proposed, she sent eighteen loads of betrothal gifts, and the boxes were so large and heavy that they attracted the attention of the whole village.

This matter cannot be concealed at all.

Everyone exclaimed in surprise when they learned that Xie Lingfen was promised to the magistrate of Baiyun County.

"what?"

"Xie Lingfen actually married the county magistrate?"

"Did I hear wrongly?"

"It should be Xie Linghe, right? Isn't Xie Lingfen a widow?"

"Yes."

"The Wu Hong I asked personally is Xie Lingfen."

"Oh my God! How could Xie Lingfen be so lucky as to marry into such a wealthy family? Not only is she married, but she also has a daughter living in her parents' home. How could she marry into such a wealthy family?"

"Isn't it? I heard that the Baiyun County Magistrate is a first-time bride, only in his twenties, and very handsome. He fell in love with Xie Lingfen at first sight and insisted on marrying her."

"Oh my God! Why do all the good things happen to this family?"

"Yeah~"

"..."

Xie Linghe and others ignored the sour words from the villagers and were busy with the arrangements for getting married every day.

November 20th.

The wedding procession set out from Xinghua Village with music and singing.

Xie Linghe and Xie Lingai naturally came along, and with the thirty-six loads of dowry, the entire team looked very large.

Xie Linghe was not short of money now, so naturally she would not treat her family badly. She could afford not only 36 loads of dowry, but even 72 loads. However, the Wang family's betrothal gift was 18 loads, so she couldn't exceed that.

Therefore, fill it with all kinds of valuable clothes, jewelry and jade.

He also gave her two thousand taels of silver as a dowry and the deed to a shop in Baiyun County.