A lucky little peasant girl is reborn and brings prosperity to her entire family.

The matchmaker that Tian Denghua found was a kind-hearted aunt in the village named Sun Xiangmei.

Sun Xiangmei's parents and in-laws are all alive, and she has both a son and a daughter. Her family is harmonious, and she can be described as having everything she needs.

Sun Xiangmei herself is quick-witted and has a very good character. People from nearby villages love to find a matchmaker for her.

Tian Denghua didn't go empty-handed; she bought a fish and cut a piece of pork, a very generous gift.

Sun Xiangmei and Tian Denghua had a good relationship. When Sun Xiangmei saw Tian Denghua bringing this gift, she couldn't help but scold her, "Are you asking me to arrange a marriage for your second son? ... With our relationship, why are you bringing gifts when you come to visit?"

Tian Denghua smiled and said, "Hurry up and accept it. I know your parents went to your second brother's house in another city for the New Year. You don't need to go back to your parents' house tomorrow. How about coming with me to Shuiwanggou?"

Sun Xiangmei was very enthusiastic and immediately agreed, "Sure." After a pause, she couldn't help but ask, "Is it really settled? Shuiwanggou... the Zhai family's place?"

Tian Denghua let out a soft "Hey".

Sun Xiangmei slapped her thigh: "...I knew your second son was stubborn. I'm not lying to you, but last year alone, several girls' families came to me asking about your second son. I was thinking that since your second son was dating that girl from Shuiwanggou, I had no choice but to turn them down."

Tian Denghua was also a little annoyed: "That's right, sister, you know my temperament. I never thought I would give birth to such a thing! His father wasn't like this back then!"

The two women sighed in unison.

"Are you really going to propose marriage?" Sun Xiangmei was still somewhat unwilling, reminding her, "I know some people in Shuiwanggou, and sometimes I've asked around and heard a thing or two. The Zhai family is not someone you can easily get along with..."

"What can we do? That brat in the family is so stubborn. What can you do when you're stuck with such a thing?" Tian Denghua sighed. "It's not that I'm bragging, but our second son has never given me any trouble since he was little. Although he's not as strong as his older brother, nor as smart as our third son, he's a reliable and upright person. I think that's good enough. As parents, we don't ask for great wealth or status. As long as our children are upright and safe, isn't that enough?"

As Tian Denghua spoke, Sun Xiangmei nodded repeatedly, deeply agreeing.

"...But I never expected that when it came to this child getting married, he would be like this..." Tian Denghua sighed, not knowing how to describe it.

Sun Xiangmei was also very worried.

The Zhai family has a terrible reputation in Shuiwanggou!

Putting everything else aside, just look at the Zhai family's daughter. She's clearly dating Yueping, yet her mother is secretly trying to find a rich man for her daughter to marry!

Don't they even look at their family? They're rich and have a business, why would they even want her daughter?

That is, the Moon in Scales—

Thinking of this, Sun Xiangmei couldn't help but sigh with genuine emotion, "These children are truly a debt!"

Tian Denghua composed herself: "Forget it, I've thought about it. That Zhai family girl is quite presentable. It's not a problem for my son to follow her around every day. Let's hurry up and marry that girl into the family. We can teach her slowly, and she should be able to be well-behaved."

Seeing this, Sun Xiangmei stopped trying to persuade her and just went along with Tian Denghua's idea, saying with a smile, "That's right, she's only about ten years old. We can teach her slowly and she'll be able to learn well."

The two then settled the matter, agreeing that Sun Xiangmei would act as matchmaker the next day, visiting the woman's home to propose marriage. If the woman was also interested, they would sit down and discuss matters such as the betrothal gifts and dowry.

In the countryside, weddings don't involve many formalities. Basically, once the other party accepts the marriage proposal, the groom's family will choose an auspicious day to deliver the betrothal gifts and eight kinds of presents, and that's considered an engagement.

Then came the formal wedding.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the weather was nice. The sky was clear and clean after the snowfall. Tian Denghua combed her hair neatly in front of the mirror, straight and without a trace of frizz.

Song Yueping got up early, dressed, and sat in the main room grinning foolishly.

The field lantern flowers are simply unbearable to look at.

Song Yanyan, also dressed neatly, said, "Mother, I want to go too."

Tian Denghua had always doted on Song Yanyan, so naturally she wouldn't refuse.

Tian Denghua carried half a rack of pork ribs that had just been cut that morning; the red and white ribs looked absolutely beautiful.

Sun Xiangmei stared at the half-eaten ribs, clicking her tongue in amazement.

It can only be said that Tian Denghua is indeed kind and generous, and not stingy at all towards her future in-laws.

In the countryside, this is considered a very generous betrothal gift.

Of course, the gift is kept only if the transaction is successful; otherwise, it must be taken back.

"Mom, let me carry it." Song Yueping eagerly took the half-rib.

Tian Denghua looked at her tall and strong second son and sighed.

Sun Xiangmei whispered a reminder: "On such a joyous occasion, it's not appropriate to sigh."

Tian Denghua listened to the advice and immediately put on a smiling face: "What you say is right, sister. Why are you sighing? It's a joyous day."

That's what she said, but looking at her tall, strong son who only knew how to giggle, Tian Denghua really couldn't help but sigh.

On the way, they also encountered some villagers who were visiting their parents' home. When they saw the half-ribs that Song Yueping was carrying, their eyes were full of envy.

When they arrived at the entrance of Shuiwanggou Village, Song Yanyan met one of Zhai Cuihua's playmates, whom she had just met yesterday. He had also set up a date with her. He looked at the person next to him with disdain and said something like, "He's so stingy. He doesn't even bring any gifts when he comes to visit. He still wants to get a wife. Bah!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Song Yueping came over with her family, carrying a tempting half-plate of spare ribs.

The girl froze, and when she spoke again, she stammered, "...You, you're going, going to Cuihong's house?"

Song Yueping smiled sheepishly: "Yes, my mother hired a matchmaker."

The girl was speechless.

Sun Xiangmei glanced at the girl again, recognized her, and whispered to Tian Denghua, "...The girl's family also asked someone to inquire about your second son."

Tian Denghua glanced over instinctively and saw that the girl's eyes were practically brimming with barely suppressed jealousy.

She looked away without saying anything.

When we arrived at the Zhai family's residence, the wooden gate to their courtyard was closed.

Song Yueping proudly introduced the wooden door to Tian Denghua: "I repaired it; it took me two days."

Tian Denghua remained silent, not really wanting to pay attention to her silly son.

Sun Xiangmei raised her hand and knocked on the door.

"Who?"

A sound came from inside the courtyard.

"Is this the Zhai family's daughter?" Sun Xiangmei said warmly. "She's pregnant!"

Mother Zhai lifted the curtain and looked out over the courtyard. She first saw Sun Xiangmei knocking on the door, then Tian Denghua, and finally Song Yueping carrying a whole half-plate of ribs.

Mother Zhai couldn't hide her joy: "Oh! It's Yueping! I told you yesterday, you can come as you please, no need to bring a gift!"

She rushed out, her face beaming, and welcomed them inside.

They seemed enthusiastic and attentive.

"You said you were coming, so why did you have to bring gifts?" Mother Zhai scolded Tian Denghua. "We're not strangers, we're all so familiar with each other, you can just come over if you need anything."

As she spoke, she reached for the half-rib in Song Yueping's hand, saying, "I'll hang it in the kitchen first... Let's go inside and talk."