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Xu Qing replied with a smile, "Prices are high in the prefectural city. My business is just a small one. If I were to open a shop in the prefectural city, I'm afraid I wouldn't even earn enough to cover my expenses."

Cui Yi remained noncommittal, saying that the city was incredibly valuable, far superior to such a small town.

However, if Xu Qing can provide the young master with useful information, then there's no need to worry about these things.

Xu Qing realized that this person was from the prefectural city, so he decided to ask him about him first.

"Brother, which route did you take to transport the milk tea to the prefectural city? By water or by land?"

Cui Yi thought Xu Qing was interested, so he actively explained to her:

"Both routes lead to the prefectural city, but the waterway only goes to Ji'an Town next to the prefectural city, and you still have to transfer to a horse-drawn carriage."

There is an official road leading directly overland, which is faster than the waterway if you ride a fast horse.

How about it, Madam Xu? No matter which road you take, it will take you most of the day.

It would be more convenient to open a shop directly in the prefectural city.

Xu Qing heard the news she wanted, and all the milk tea on the oxcart was unloaded.

She thanked Cui Yi for her kindness and turned to leave.

Back at the Xu family home, Madam Wen told Xu Qing with a smile that the date had been set for the beginning of next month.

Xu Qing silently considered the date; wasn't the first day of next month National Day?

Indeed, whether in modern times or ancient times, October 1st is always an auspicious day for weddings.

"Then congratulations in advance to Second Brother."

Xu Gong said somewhat embarrassedly, "I have to thank you so much, little sister, otherwise I don't know how long I would have had to wait."

At lunchtime, Hui Niang came out to eat, her eyes swollen like walnuts, feeling embarrassed.

Ms. Wen asked worriedly, "What happened? Could it be that you were bitten by a poisonous insect?"

Xu Jian was sweating profusely with anxiety, but he also knew that he had angered Hui Niang last night.

He dared not utter a sound, for fear that Hui Niang would be angry.

Xu Qing helped cover it up, saying, "I'll get some mosquito repellent herbs to sprinkle on it later. Let's eat first."

Hui Niang gave Xu Qing a grateful smile.

After finishing their meal, Hui Niang gently called out to Xu Qing, and Xu Jian looked at Hui Niang hesitantly.

Hui Niang paused slightly, then nodded gently.

Xu Jianli chuckled and followed the two of them to Hui Niang's room.

Hui Niang spoke first: "I was too emotional last night and didn't finish speaking. Little sister, Brother Xu, that child isn't mine, but it is my little sister's."

Seeing that Hui Niang was about to cry again, Xu Jian quickly handed her a handkerchief and hurriedly expressed his loyalty:

"No matter whose child he is, if he calls you 'Mom,' he is your child. I don't mind."

I don't mind if you can't have children. Anyway, we still have my second brother, so the family line won't end. Don't worry, Hui Niang.”

Xu Qing also comforted him, "Don't cry anymore, or you'll lose your eyes."

This time, Hui Niang did not refuse Xu Jian. She took the handkerchief and wiped away her tears.

"Okay, I won't cry anymore. It's all in the past. I should be happy."

I really don't know what incredible good deeds I did in my past life to be able to meet you all... Now that I've decided to accept Brother Xu..."

At this point, Hui Niang became somewhat embarrassed, as if she couldn't bring herself to say it. She continued:

"Of course I have to tell you everything about my past, and I can't hide anything anymore, so that I can live up to my little sister and Brother Xu's sincerity towards me."

That child is my younger sister's. My younger sister has also had a hard life. Her husband went out to work and encountered bandits.

She was beaten to death in an attempt to protect her money, and her mother-in-law was no good either.

They insisted that my younger sister was a jinx, that she had caused the death of her husband, and sent her back to her parents' home.

My ex-husband only proposed that despicable idea because he wanted her to have a son.

My younger sister, already in poor health, was devastated by my ordeal. Upon hearing of my misfortune, she was overcome with anger and grief, and left this child behind to pass away.

My parents were already the subject of much gossip in the village because they had not given birth to a son.

My younger sister and I were so ashamed of our past experiences that they felt even more humiliated in the village. After burying my younger sister, they both hanged themselves.

When I rushed back after hearing the news, I found the child alone beside the body, starving and eating mud.

As she spoke, Hui Niang's voice became barely audible.

Xu Qing could only hold Hui Niang's hand, offering her silent comfort.

Xu Jian was tongue-tied, but he felt sorry for Hui Niang, so after hesitating for a long time, he finally said:

“I am the eldest brother, so I should get married first, and then my second brother. I will ask Mother to find a matchmaker later. If Hui Niang marries me, I will give you and your child a new home.”

Seeing that both of his older brothers had found their loved ones and were about to get married, Xu Qing was genuinely happy for them.

"It seems like we're having double celebration this month!"

As he spoke, Xu Qing took out the indenture that Hui Niang had refused to accept last night.

"Now you should accept it, sister-in-law."

Hui Niang blushed and said softly, "Little sister, Brother Xu, do you really not mind me like this?"

Xu Qing nodded heavily: "You're very good."

Xu Jian chimed in, "Yes, little sister is right."

Hui Niang finally let down her guard and wholeheartedly accepted Xu Jian.

Although Huiniang was a widow, it was Xu Jian's first marriage, and Xu Jian didn't want to wrong Huiniang.

Everything was done according to the wedding ceremony, one step at a time, which made Hui Niang feel both sweet and often doubtful of herself.

When the matchmaker arrived, the villagers, seeing him, curiously inquired about Wen's situation:

"Xu Gong has already proposed marriage, and the date has been set. What is the matchmaker doing here again? Could it be that someone else wants to propose to Qing'er?"

Although Madam Wen was not very satisfied that Xu Jian had found a widow, she couldn't resist Xu Jian's affection for her and showered her with compliments.

Hui Niang was someone I knew well, and her looks and personality were impeccable.

In addition, Xu Qing had given her a heads-up beforehand, so she accepted it quickly.

When the villagers asked, she didn't hide anything and said frankly:

My eldest son is getting married soon. The date is set for the middle of this month, so please remember to come to the wedding banquet.

The villagers were in an uproar; the Xu family was truly wealthy and powerful.

How much money would it cost to marry two wives within a month?

I heard that Xu Gong's betrothal gifts were worth 70 taels of silver, so Xu Jian's must be worth at least that much.

Everyone watched with envy and was curious about which girl Xu Jian would marry.

"Sister-in-law Wen, whose daughter is Xu Jianding?"

Wen herself accepted this fact, but when she actually said it, she still felt a little awkward.

Although her eldest son is getting old, the family is now wealthy, so it shouldn't be a problem for him to marry a young woman.

He just happened to fall for a widow with a child...

How could she possibly bring herself to tell everyone this?

Mr. Wen gave a vague answer, only saying, "You'll know when everyone comes to the wedding banquet."

The villagers were itching to know which family was so lucky to have gotten involved with the Xu family.

"I guess it might be Aunt Chen's daughter, Daya."

"Come on, after all that commotion a while back, Xu Jian clearly and explicitly refused."

"What do you know? Men are all hypocrites. Xu Jian is so old, how can he resist a young girl like Daya throwing herself into his arms?"

“I think that makes sense. You see, Aunt Chen was so eager to work in Xu Qing’s workshop, but Xu Qing didn’t want her.”

"Didn't Da Ya also start working in the workshop? Who knows, maybe the two of them have already gotten together..."

Aunt Chen listened to the villagers' discussions from a distance, feeling extremely happy, and hummed a song as she returned home.