A blessed wife leads her husband to wealth and prosperity!

I simply cooked some porridge, took a piece of pickled vegetable from the jar in the corner, rinsed it slightly, and shredded it. That's how I made this simple dinner.

The mother and daughter had just set the food on the table in the main room and sat down to eat when they heard a loud knocking sound coming from the outside at the front door.

Is Madam Lin home? Or is she eating?

Heya, eat first, I'll go check on you.

Madam Lin got up and walked towards the gate. She pushed the door open and saw a woman wearing a dark blue thin jacket and black trousers standing there. It was none other than the old woman who had lent her money earlier.

Is Aunt Qian here? Does she need to see me?

There's some good news, girl. Are you eating now?

Just as I was about to eat, had Auntie already eaten?

"We've already eaten." As Granny Qian spoke, she glanced sideways into the courtyard and her eyes met those of He'er, who was looking out. She quickly grinned and praised, "He'er, you've become even more beautiful in the few days I haven't seen you!"

"Hello, Mother-in-law, I don't deserve your praise. Please come in and have another bowl of porridge," Lin He'er politely declined.

No, girl, I ate a full meal at home. I had braised cabbage with fatty pork slices for dinner!

Wow, no wonder they're a well-off family that sells meat, look at the food!

Auntie came in to talk, and Lin Niangzi stepped aside to let her into the courtyard.

"Mother, I've finished eating. I'll take the food to my little brother's room now, so you won't have to talk to Grandma." He'er got up, smiled at Granny Qian, picked up the bowl of porridge from the table, and went to the east room next door.

Dongdi, are you feeling any better? Get up and eat.

Pfft! Lin He'er couldn't help but laugh out loud at the sight of her little brother Lin Dong on the bed. The little patient, who she thought should be lying down and sleeping, was now lying on his side, his eyes wide open, trying to hear anything coming from outside the door.

Lin Dong: Sister, who's here at our house?

"Hurry up and lie down and cover yourself with the blanket. You're still sick, don't catch a cold." Lin He'er smiled and shook her head. She didn't expect her little brother to be such a gossip. He must be bored from lying in bed all day.

It was Granny Qian who came, wanting to talk to my mother.

Is she Granny Qian from the butcher shop?

Seeing the little boy swallow slightly as he mentioned meat, Lin He'er's lips curled up again. It seems Dongdi is craving meat!

Yes, hurry up and drink your porridge. Children shouldn't worry about adult matters, or they won't grow tall!

Lin Dong: Hey! This lady is lying to kids again!

*Smack!* A sound of slamming a table came from outside. "No way, my family can't do this!" Lin Niangzi's voice came from the main room.

Sister, why is Mom shouting so loudly?

Dongdi, drink your porridge properly. I'm going out to check on you.

Lin He'er sensed something was wrong from the noise outside.

Inside the main room, Madam Qian sat casually on a long bench beside the table, raising her eyebrows as she advised, "Mrs. Lin, don't say we didn't think of you for this good thing. If it weren't for seeing how hard it is for you, a widow raising a child, to struggle so much that you can't even afford medical treatment, this might not have been your turn! Master Yao is a wealthy man in town, with maids and servants at home. Once He'er marries in, won't she also enjoy the blessings of being a mistress?"

Lin Niangzi said, "Auntie, please don't mention this matter again. Our family will not let our girl become someone's concubine! No matter how good Master Yao is, we will not go after him! If any family's daughter is willing to marry him, Auntie will go and find her a match."

Lin He'er: Old age brings wealth! Wow, that's quite a summary, it really resonates with me. My mother is awesome!

If there's nothing else, Auntie, you should go home. We're busy at home, so we won't entertain you any longer.

Lin Niangzi turned to the side, suppressing her nausea as she spoke.

Bah! What's wrong? You're not going to entertain me? Are you trying to kick me out? What's with all this pretentious high-and-mighty act? You're so poor you have to go out and borrow money, and you're still putting on airs with this old woman like me!

To tell you the truth, if you accept my money, you have to agree to marry off your daughter. It's two taels of silver, and I'm not lending it to you; it's the betrothal money given to you by Master Yao.

What, trying to renege on your promise? If you don't want to marry me, fine, but don't say we're not giving you face. There are plenty of men out there eager to be with you.

Give it to me, Madam Lin!

As she spoke, Granny Qian stretched out her greasy hand and waved it towards the other side.

As you listened to the other side's string of fallacies, Madam Lin trembled with anger, her face turning pale.

We agreed that the loan was for medical expenses, but now my aunt is calling it a bride price. You can't cheat me like this!

"Scam you? Who scammed you! Who saw this old woman scamming you?" Granny Qian suddenly stood up and shouted, "I never said this was for medical treatment. When we gave it to you, we said it was for the bride price."

Since your family doesn't want her to marry into the family, then hurry up and return the money to me!

How could you do this...?

Seeing the troubled and resentful look on Lin Niangzi's face as she clenched her hands tightly, Granny Qian sat down and said smugly, "Madam, think about it more. This is a lucky girl. Once she enters the family, she will be waited on hand and foot and will have no worries about food and drink. How many people would love to have such a good thing? As parents, we should think more about our children!"

As for Master Yao, he is a bit old, but that's good, that's good too. Wouldn't someone older be more caring?

Hehe, hehe!

After finishing her sentence, Granny Qian covered her mouth and chuckled strangely.

Ugh, she's ugly and acts strangely. The way Granny Qian is behaving now is disgusting to Lin He'er.

Seeing her mother at a loss and about to be defeated, He'er knew it was time for her to step in and perform.

cough cough...

Since Mother-in-law says this marriage is so good, why not marry your granddaughter to her? I remember Sister Chuntao is a few years older than me, isn't she?

Wow! Lin He'er remained silent, and the two people in the main room hadn't even noticed when another person had appeared.

"Yes, yes, such a good marriage! Aunt Qian, you should take care of your own family." Lin Niangzi quickly echoed her daughter's words.

"Hmph, who wouldn't want that? It's just that our stupid girl is too ugly. Master Yao is looking for a concubine, not a maid. He probably wouldn't be interested in ours," Granny Qian muttered quietly.

Thinking about the news he heard from his unreliable youngest son in town today, his heart was filled with excitement.

The reason I'm so invested in this is because my son said that if we find a suitable match, Master Yao will give five taels of silver just for the matchmaker's fee! As for the so-called two taels of silver for the bride price, that was just something I made up on the spot. As long as I can fool these two women, and things actually go through, I'll still make a profit of three taels! Three taels of silver is a lot of money; it can buy quite a few things.

He'er doesn't want to go to town to enjoy a life of luxury? Going to town means having people to serve you, which is much better than working in the fields with a poor family!

Mother-in-law, needless to say, my mother's opinion is exactly what I think; I will never become someone's concubine. You should go find someone else! The money we borrowed from you has already been spent due to temporary financial difficulties, and we can't come up with it right now. However, my family won't default on our debts. Please give us a few more days; we'll work through the difficulties and definitely repay it. Is that alright?

Ha, a few days? You think you can conjure up two taels of silver in just a few days? You little brat, you've got a sharp tongue, trying to fool this old woman! You owe me the money today, or I'll be living at your house!

Aunt Qian, I used the money to buy medicine for my child, and I really can't come up with it today. My son was right, I won't renege on my debt. Considering we're all from the same village, could you please give me a few more days?

Madam Lin pleaded for the Dao with great frustration.

Hmph, now you're begging this old woman? Don't even think about it! If you don't pay me back, I'll just wait to get married!

Seeing Granny Qian start acting tough, Lin He'er was truly furious. "That wicked old woman tricked us first, and now she's treating us like this! I can't stand you anymore! If I don't teach you a lesson, can we still call ourselves modern time travelers?"