A transmigrated woman ruined my whole family; I was reborn, seized a spatial ability, and had a full

Seeing her like this, others couldn't help but look at her with more respect.

Aunt Wang stepped forward, grabbed her hand, and said with a smile, "Look, isn't this the scholar's mother!"

Zhou's lips curled up, and she waved her hand shyly, "Oh, not at all, I haven't even taken the exam yet, how could I be a scholar?"

Aunt Wang continued to smile and support her, saying, "Not now, but soon you will! You have such a good son, you're going to enjoy great happiness in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey, her smile became even more pronounced, and she straightened her back even more.

Thinking that she would be able to return to town in a few days, she became increasingly cheerful, and even her voice became lighter.

"Thank you for your kind words. Please come in and have a seat. The feast will begin soon!"

Uncle Su, on the other hand, was wearing a sky-blue long gown, which had faded a bit from washing, but he looked exceptionally energetic.

He moved among the male guests, warmly greeting them, "Gentlemen, this way please, please take a seat!"

As he spoke, he skillfully guided the guests to their seats.

Accompanied by cheerful suona music and the crackling of firecrackers, the wedding procession returned in a grand procession, with the groom riding a tall horse, his face beaming with happiness and joy.

The bride sat in the bridal sedan chair, which was decorated with bright red silk. Under the red veil, her face was full of shyness.

A group of children followed behind the bridal sedan chair, laughing and playing.

The entire wedding was a lively and festive occasion.

The sounds of laughter and chatter mingled together, filling the air with a festive atmosphere.

When Su Li's family arrived, the banquet was about to begin, and she missed the lively scene of welcoming the bride earlier.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Su Li spotted her uncle and Zhou Shi in the crowd. The two of them had beaming smiles on their faces and were busy running around, looking quite respectable.

Madam Hu quickly waved and called out, "Li'er, come and sit down, the feast is about to begin."

Su Li walked over quickly and sat down next to her mother.

Most of the guests had already taken their seats, and the host was busy preparing wine in preparation for toasting them later.

Suddenly, someone outside shouted, "Qingyi, get the gift list, we need to register it here!"

Uncle Su responded and hurriedly started searching inside the house.

In the midst of the chaos, he inadvertently pushed open a door and was instantly startled by the red cloth covering the room.

What came into view was a pile of dowry items, laid out openly and generously.

Several bolts of fine fabric, which felt exceptionally soft and smooth to the touch.

Several boxes of jewelry were placed to the side. Upon opening them, one could see that the pearls were round and full, and the jade was bright green.

The most eye-catching item was the pair of gold bracelets placed in the center. Each bracelet was as thick as an adult man's little finger and shone brightly even in the dim room.

Uncle Su was stunned for a moment, staring intently at the dowry, a feeling of envy and jealousy rising in his heart.

The Zhao family usually seems unassuming, so how did they manage to snag such a wonderful marriage...?

A series of crackling firecrackers rang out, and the banquet officially began.

For a time, the sounds of clinking glasses and exchanging toasts rose and fell, and laughter echoed throughout the courtyard.

The old man picked up his wine glass, stood up, and said with a flushed face:

"This Zhao boy has always been hardworking since he was a child; everyone in the surrounding villages knows him! Now that he's married such a capable wife, his life is sure to get better and better!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Sister Li next to her nodded in agreement.

"That's right! I saw the bride the other day helping with the wedding arrangements. She was incredibly efficient and handled everything perfectly. She's clearly a skilled homemaker!"

"These two standing together are such a perfect match, a match made in heaven! We should have a few more drinks today to share in their joy!"

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter, raised their glasses, and drank them down in one gulp. The atmosphere became even more lively, filled with joy and celebration.

But just then, a sharp cry shattered the joy.

The bride's mother, disheveled, rushed out of the house, went straight to the table, knelt down with a thud, and cried out in tears:

"Fellow villagers, this is terrible! The pair of gold bracelets in the new house are gone! They were part of my daughter's dowry, the result of our family's hard work over so many years!"

This shout instantly caused an uproar at the wedding venue.

"Oh dear, how could such a thing happen on such a joyous day?"

"What a beautiful gold bracelet! It's gone just like that. Let's help look for it!"

Aunt Zhang, sitting in the corner, couldn't help but smile slightly, a hint of barely perceptible pleasure flashing in her eyes.

She feigned regret on the surface, but was secretly overjoyed.

These days, she's watched the Zhao family prosper and even find such a good marriage, and she can't help but feel extremely jealous.

While feigning concern and saying "How pitiful," she subtly picked up two more pieces of food with her chopsticks, secretly rejoicing that the Zhao family had finally suffered!

The groom, a straightforward man, immediately stood up upon hearing the news, rolled up his sleeves, and loudly proclaimed:

"Don't panic, maybe they just put it somewhere. Let's help each other look for it!"

After saying that, he began searching inside and outside the house.

However, with so many people at the dinner table, the guests were busy discussing the matter and trying to prove their innocence. The scene was chaotic, and the gold bracelet could no longer be found.

Left with no other option, Old Master Zhao had to report the matter to the authorities.

However, the government was busy dealing with the bandits, so it not only dealt with the case perfunctorily, but also took the opportunity to extort money from them.

The gold bracelet remains missing.

This joyous occasion was completely ruined by the lost gold bracelets...

These days, everyone in the village is talking about this, but Zhou Shi is unusually quiet.

Su Li couldn't help but feel puzzled. Her aunt was usually the most fond of gossiping and watching the excitement. Whenever there was any commotion in the village, she would be the first to rush over and chatter on and on.

It's really unusual that she hasn't said a word about such a big thing.

Grandpa Su looked in the direction of the Zhao family, his brows furrowed, and shook his head repeatedly. He never imagined that such a joyous occasion would turn out like this.

He walked up to his eldest son with a solemn expression and gave him these instructions:

"Xiang Ming will be taking his exams soon. With so many people around, there will be a lot of trouble. You two need to be extra careful these days. Don't let things go wrong like they did with the Zhao family at this crucial time, which could affect Xiang Ming's future."

Uncle Su nodded hurriedly, his face full of respect, and replied:

"Don't worry, Dad, we know what we're doing. We'll be extra careful about Xiangming's matter and won't let him get distracted."

Zhou chimed in, "Yes, Father, don't worry. We will make sure Xiangming's exam is prepared perfectly and there won't be any mistakes."

Old Mrs. Su, however, kept a stern face and looked at Zhou Shi with a serious expression, ordering her in a firm tone:

"Let me tell you, you'll only be in town for five days at most. Once you've prepared Xiangming's exam materials, you'll take Yao'er home immediately. If you don't come back by then, I'll personally come looking for you!"

With a beaming smile, Zhou readily agreed, "Mother, don't worry, I've remembered everything. It definitely won't delay anything; I'll go back as soon as I'm ready."

Although Old Mrs. Su was still somewhat unhappy, seeing how self-aware Zhou was, she didn't say anything more, but simply waved her hand, signaling them to leave.