The legitimate daughter returns, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion regrets and begs for for

Aunt Yang smiled and invited Su Muya to sit down. Su Muya smiled and said, "My cousin isn't married yet, what are you doing here?"

Aunt Yang said with a smile, "Your cousin is not happy about it, so I can only do it first and ask for permission later."

"I've heard you're a gentle and virtuous woman. My cousin is so lucky to have such a wife."

Aunt Yang said somewhat embarrassedly, "Your cousin is a bit introverted and has refused to get married all these years, which has made my mother very anxious and upset."

"Really?" Su Muya said dismissively. Her father was also over thirty when he married her mother, and he was a widower!

Aunt Yang didn't want to continue the topic, and instead said with a smile, "I heard they say you're getting married this spring, is that true?"

Su Muya nodded. She had already promised Lin Shiyun that they would arrange the marriage next autumn. After spring, she would find a way to get her indenture.

Aunt Yang smiled and said, "That's good, from now on we're family."

Upon seeing Zhou Shi, Su Muyang said, "Grandma, why are you back? Where's my father?"

He returned home yesterday evening and found that there were quite a few more people in his house. They were all dressed simply, but they were all in high spirits.

Zhou said with a smile, "Your father went to the yamen."

Although this child wasn't her grandson, she loved him just as much. Over the years, if it weren't for Old Man Su's insistence, she would have been willing to raise this child.

Su Muyang glanced at Zhou Shi and said, "Grandma, please don't blame Father. He had no choice."

Zhou shook her head and said, "It's alright, I've never blamed him. I know he had no choice."

"Grandma, I will definitely repay you in the future."

Mrs. Zhou smiled and said, "No need. You are our family's child, so it's only right that Grandma treats you well."

Su Muyang said with some emotion, "Grandma, with you and Dad by my side, I would be willing to die."

"Silly child, don't think nonsense. You're still young, you must cherish your life. When you grow up, no one will dare to stop you from playing however you want."

Su Muya smiled and replied, "Thank you, Grandma."

Old Man Su looked at Granny Yang and said, "Now that the marriage is settled, you should accept the gifts!"

He sent someone back last night to deliver the betrothal gifts to the Yang family.

Aunt Yang glanced at the betrothal gifts and said, "I'll keep them for you for now, and send them over when you need them urgently."

A betrothal gift of 5,800 taels of silver is quite a sum.

The next morning, the Su family took a horse-drawn carriage back to the county town. Yang Wu personally escorted the Su family back to the county, and after they settled into the inn, he left.

Zhou looked at Su Muya and said, "Muya, your maternal grandfather helped with everything this time, so you should be filial to him."

"Ah."

Su Muya obediently responded, then bowed to the old man and said, "Thank you, Grandfather."

She was not satisfied with the betrothal gifts, but there was nothing she could do but accept her fate.

Old Man Su waved his hand and said, "We're family, so there's no need for thanks. Once you marry into the Yang family, you must take good care of your cousin."

Yang Wenchang was a very intelligent man, but unfortunately, his ambitions lay elsewhere; otherwise, he wouldn't have failed the imperial examinations. Yang Wu, on the other hand, was a bit slow-witted, but he was diligent and hardworking.

Su Muya said, "Grandfather, don't worry, I will take good care of my cousin."

Seeing that she agreed, Old Man Su looked at Yang Wu and said, "Awu, from now on your wife will be your family. You must cherish her. If any outsiders bully her, you'd better watch out."

Yang Wu lowered his head and whispered, "Yes, Grandfather."

He has always been a cowardly person, not only in character but also in courage, which is why he has never dared to marry. He wouldn't have been able to get married this time if his father hadn't insisted.

Su Muyang said with a smile, "Aunt, cousin, you should come and play soon!"

"Yes, we will definitely go back for the Chinese New Year."

After seeing the Yang family off, Madam Zhou looked at Su Muyang and said, "Yang-ge'er, go to the magistrate's residence to pay your respects to the master and madam!"

Although Yang Wu was somewhat timid, he was a kind person. He hoped that Su Muyang could befriend the Yang family so that they would have someone to rely on.

Yang Wenchang and Yang Wu were both the youngest sons of the main branch of the Yang family. Yang Wenchang was the son of the eldest daughter, while Yang Wu was the son of Yang Wenchang's second aunt. The two brothers were cousins.

Su Muyang shook his head and said, "Grandma, it's so cold today, please don't go out. I'll visit the Yang family when it gets warmer."

Hearing this, Zhou felt a warmth in her heart. She smiled and replied, "Okay, I'll visit them after spring."

"Grandma, I'll go back to my room to rest now."

"Go and rest!"

Zhou watched Su Muyang leave the inn before turning back to the next room. Old Man Su, seeing her return, said, "A-Wu just brought gifts; go and check the amount."

Yang Wenchang was the youngest son of the Yang family. He was not only intelligent and capable but also very doting on his wife. Madam Yang had been hoping for him to get married soon, but he just wouldn't. So, Madam Yang had no choice but to set her sights on her grand-nephew.

Although Yang Wu was a bit slow-witted, he was honest and dutiful, and very considerate and gentle towards his wife.

Zhou said with a smile, "Alright, I'll give you the gift list for safekeeping now, and return it to Muya when she gets married."

"You can keep them for them!"

"it is good."

The next morning, Yang Wu sent another gift, this time clothes and jewelry for Su Muya to wear when she came of age.

Looking at the gift list, Zhou was filled with endless emotions.

Old Su said with a smile, "The Yang family is really generous. Mu Ya will definitely not suffer after marrying into their family."

Mrs. Zhou nodded in agreement: "Yes!" She hoped so too, after all, this was her precious daughter, their only treasure.

Su Muya smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle."

"No need for thanks from family. Your uncle will come to see you again tomorrow, so be a good boy!"

"Yes, thank you, Uncle."

After seeing off the Yang family father and son, Zhou looked at Su Muya and said, "This is the fabric bestowed by the county magistrate. You can choose the fabric you like, and your father will send the rest to make clothes for you."

The Yang family made their fortune by growing potatoes and raising silkworms, so most of the Yang family members were simple and frugal. Except for a few children who had the right to wear new clothes, everyone else was very simple and frugal. In fact, the clothes worn by the Yang family children were the same as those worn by the maids and servants.

Zhou said with a smile, "After spring, when you come of age, you will go to the county to attend the banquet. I will also send someone to invite the clansmen in the village to attend your coming-of-age ceremony."

Su Muya smiled and nodded, replying, "Yes, thank you, Grandfather."

Hearing this, Zhou felt a warmth in her heart.

Old Man Su said sternly, "No need to thank me. You are our precious daughter, and we will definitely pay for this. Don't worry, your mother hasn't saved much money over the years, and this dowry is enough for you to live on."