After the peanuts were released, I immediately broke the stick. Lin Xian’s half-month holiday in Qiufu was very fulfilling, but fortunately, he had a son-in-law who had been with him for work.

When the peanuts were picked and spread them in the yard to dry, the sticks were carried to the roof to dry. This autumn was officially over. Not only did Lin Xian blacken the floor, but Zhao Chen also blushed his face slightly. When he rolled up his sleeves to wash his face, his wrists and arms were completely different in color.

Liu was preparing meals in the kitchen. When he accidentally saw this scene, he said to his eldest daughter who was washing vegetables with her head down, "Aji, look outside." In the past, Meng Zhongjing only helped them move things home because she had to work hard at home and had never done so much. Her new son-in-law came out day by day to come back to help. She didn't mind Meng Zhongjing doing too little at the beginning, but she couldn't help but be happy.

Aji glanced quietly, glanced over the man's arm, and quickly lowered his head.

There is nothing in the family who doesn't praise Zhao Chen these days. If his parents don't say it, Zhao Chen has always been a good person in their eyes. His younger brothers and sisters have long been attracted by him with various benefits. Even his uncle and uncle came to help the day before yesterday to praise Zhao Chen. As for Zhao Chen, she deliberately avoided him and couldn't resist his younger brothers and sisters secretly helped him. There was always a time when the two met. When they saw him, he had no pride on his face, but he looked at her gently, wearing coarse cloth clothes, and his handsome face turned red with a tanned face, which really looked a bit honest.

Aji felt quite complicated.

Zhao Chen is undoubtedly not a gentleman. His offensive and provocative behavior before resigning from the bride, and his design to force a marriage after resigning from the bride is hard to like him.

But he did not forgive him. If he had really just been lustful and only greedy for her body, he could have ruined her innocence that night in the cave, but he just hugged her and kissed her without making a real beast. When he had already gotten into marriage with him as he wished, he was not arrogant, but was busy day and night regardless of the farm work. Whether it was for her to show her or please her parents, these all show that he really cared about this marriage and did not mean to be inferior to the Lin family.

After thinking it through, Aji found that she was not so disgusted with him.

She once hated Zhao Chen for interfering with her and Meng Zhongjing, but now that Meng Zhongjing has married someone else and the two have nothing to do with each other, why should she continue to hate Zhao Chen for this? She doesn't hate her anymore, at most because of his domineeringness.

She once hated Zhao Chen for lying to her in the cave, and hated him forcing her to marry him regardless of her wishes. But if he hadn't helped her, she might have been dead now. What qualifications would she have to hate her savior? At most, she wouldn't like him to do anything.

But no matter how unhappy they were, the marriage was decided, and she would be his wife in the end. If nothing unexpected happens, they will live together for the rest of their lives.

After retiring from Meng Zhongjing, Aji thought of marrying her in the future. No matter whether she likes her husband or not, she will be a good wife, try to live a good life with him, and let her family rest assured. The two of them went from strangers to familiarity, and they were inevitably confused and tolerated each other and passed by, just like all the couples in the village, plain and plain.

Before, she didn't want to marry Zhao Chen. In addition to his strong and insidiousness, she also felt that most of the rich and noble sons were fickle and she was not at ease. But now, she had to marry even if she didn't want to marry. Then before Zhao Chen really had a concubine, she would better live with him. After all, no matter how bad or domineering he was, he was also sincere to her. If he was really kind to her for the rest of his life as he said, she would have given birth to children for him and live a life of good life. If he gradually hated her and had others, she would go home. She could divorce her, but she would never tolerate serving him with others. She was just a farmer girl, not seeking wealth and honor, but only to have a husband who was wholeheartedly dedicated to her.

The elders in the village often say that they can marry a chicken and a dog. At least for now, Zhao Chen is still far better than a dog.

Somehow I thought of the cold and ruthless look of a man who threatened her. If he knew that she would compare him with a chicken and a dog, what would it look like?

Thinking of this, Aji couldn't help looking outside again.

Zhao Chen was washing his face with water, and suddenly moved his heart and turned his head to look at the kitchen.

He seemed to see his fiancée looking at him, but the water droplets rolled down and covered his eyes and couldn't see clearly. He wiped his face and looked at him again. The man had already moved the basin to the back of the stove.

Zhao Chen smiled unconsciously. She was simple and kind. As long as he never let her know that Ru Niang was found by him, he also arranged the evil people. As long as he was kind to her heart, she would slowly fall in love with him.

After a full meal, Liu packed up the table and went to wash the dishes. Lin Xian talked with Zhao Chen. Lin Chongjiu wanted to sit aside and listen to the fun, but was called away by Liu.

"Uncle, my father wrote you a letter." There were only two people left in the room. Zhao Chen handed over the letter he wrote imitating his father's handwriting, with a nervous look.

Lin Xian was quite surprised. He took the letter and looked at it. His face gradually became ugly and finally turned ashen.

The letter said that he was very satisfied with the marriage, but the business outside was busy and he couldn't leave, so he could not come and meet Lin Xian, so he could only take time to come back once in October. Therefore, he hoped that the two families would set the wedding on the same day so that he could be bowed by his daughter-in-law. Although he was sincere, as a father and son, he always "takes time" to come back for the marriage, and only stays for half a day. Did he see Zhao Chen and his son as well as their Lin family?

If this weren't for being satisfied with Zhao Chen, Lin Xian would have wanted to regret the marriage.

Seeing the hatred in my father-in-law's eyes, Zhao Chen immediately stood up and knelt down. After a moment of silence, he lowered his eyes and said, "Uncle, Chengyuan has told you that since I was nine years old, my father has married a second wife. My mother is sad and has to move to Zhuangzi to stay. My father has come here once or twice a year, and he has no mother and son in his eyes. Uncle, my family's ancestral property is quite abundant, but Chengyuan already has his own property in Dengzhou and is unwilling to move back to live with his father, so he begs you not to change your mind because of your father? Chengyuan really admires Aji and asks uncle to understand Chengyuan once and marry Aji to me. I will treat her twice as well in the future and will never let the bad things in the family implicate her." The inside story cannot be revealed, and my father has only been back for one day, so he has to let him take the blame to explain his negligence.

When he spoke, his eyes were cold at first, which was indifferent because of "father's ruthlessness". Later, he became frightened, fearing that Lin Xian would regret the marriage.

Lin Xian was not angry with Zhao Chen. Thinking of his wife's regret when she mentioned Mrs. Zhao, and thinking of Zhao Chen leaving his father and mother to live in the countryside at the age of nine, and saving up a family business by himself, Lin Xian was both caring and relieved. The son-in-law was ambitious. If he wanted to go back to compete for his ancestral property and strife with the people there, he would never feel at ease to marry his daughter, but the son-in-law said that he wanted to start his own family, why would he not feel at ease?

"Okay, let's just listen to your father's marriage. The marriage is set to be on October 18th. No matter what, he is your father, and Aji always wants to worship him. But Chengyuan, you must remember what you say today. If you lose Aji in the future, I will try my best to settle the score with you." After pondering, Lin Xian said seriously.

Zhao Chen was overjoyed and quickly promised not to break his promise.

Lin Xian then helped him up.

Zhao Chen said again: "Uncle, I have seen the calendar. This month is an auspicious day. How about the day you hired?"

When I got married in October, I could only hire this month. Lin Xian nodded, looked at Zhao Chen, and said, "Chengyuan, you know what our family's conditions are. You can make up for eight pounds. You can only give the betrothal gifts from your side as usual in the village. Don't be too extravagant."

Last year, when he got engaged with the Meng family, he asked someone to order cabinets and wait for decorations in the house, but the furniture was customized according to the situation of the Meng family. If he really carried it to the Zhao family, it was probably better for the servants to use it, so he could only use it for his own home. Originally, the eight-carrying dowry was gone, and the Zhao family gave only six gifts. The other two were promised by the aunt and the old lady of the Zhou family. There were less than 100 taels of silver at home, and there was a daughter and son underneath. Lin Xian didn't want to slap the swollen face and pretended to be fat. Even if he spent all the money, the Zhao family looked down on him.

Speaking of this, Zhao Chen returned to calmness and said with a smile: "Don't worry about the dowry uncle. How do you marry a daughter in the village? How do you prepare for it? Don't worry about Chengyuan's trouble. Chengyuan is already content to marry Aji Chengyuan. Those false gifts are not too important. As for the betrothal gifts, don't worry, Chengyuan will not be too ostentatious."

Lin Xian didn't believe him very much and repeatedly told him not to spend money.

Zhao Chen repeatedly promised that he would not be too arrogant.

But when it was time to get a job, the sixty-four betrothal gifts from the Zhao family almost filled the entire front yard, and the villagers who came to congratulate him were almost nowhere to stand. Lin Xian was shocked and angry. Of course, he was not really angry, but he was helpless and called Zhao Chen to the side and scolded him: "You, what are I talking about, why are you sending so much?" And the lifting was full of silk, satin, gold, silver jewelry, screens, porcelain, etc., which were very valuable at first glance. The villagers' eyes were almost touched, not to mention the robbery box and ten thousand taels of silver notes led by him. He was afraid that the thief would come tonight.

Zhao Chen smiled and comforted: "My uncle is so serious. My mother originally wanted to prepare for one hundred and twenty-eighth lifts. I said your words, and my mother asked me to inquire. I heard that there are several betrothal gifts for them, so we will follow them."

Lin Xian looked at him speechlessly. Well, compared with the 128th raising, the 64th raising was indeed much more restrained.

He turned around and took him to recognize the person. Zhao Chen followed him with a smile and touched his cuff inadvertently. His father didn't know that he had concealed his identity from the Lin family. Last time he delivered the letter, he gave him 20,000 taels of silver notes, 10,000 taels of betrothal gifts, 5,000 taels were asked to buy a betrothal gift, and another 5,000 taels were. His father said that he could not marry someone in the capital, and he took it out to compensate Aji in private. Zhao Chen discussed with his mother, and his mother gave him another 5,000 taels and asked him to hand over the 20,000 taels to Lin Xian privately, so as not to be too ostentatious on the gift list. As for the betrothal gifts on the surface, he earned it himself.

At this time, the west room of the room was sitting in the women who were closest to the Lin family.

Aji sat on the kang in red, with a thin layer of rouge on her face, and lowered her head slightly in the bright autumn light, as beautiful as a peony.

Mrs. Zhou smiled and praised, "I'm so happy today, I've watched the excitement. I haven't seen such a big scene in some years. OK OK, we Aji are lucky. If you marry in the future, don't forget to let your son-in-law take care of your aunt's business!"

A sentence immediately caused the wife of the housewife to burst into laughter, and some informed joked: "Don't worry, old lady. I heard that Mr. Zhao first saw Aji in Pinlanju. In this way, your Zhou family can be regarded as their matchmaker. You helped him marry Aji's pretty wife, and it's too late to curry favor with you. Besides, Aji likes Orchid, he will only go more diligently in the future!"

Xiao Liu immediately made a difficult case and asked his niece: "Aji, my aunt is in a dilemma now. You said that Chengyuan went to Pinlanju in the future and your uncle would take him money. It's not appropriate. If we don't, we have married his baby niece to him. Do we have to give him orchids for nothing? Oh no, I gave my niece and gave him flowers again. We are really losing money!"

Aju didn't have much joy and shyness about the marriage, but she still blushed when she heard these joyful jokes.

Zhao Chen's clear and generous laughter came from the next room. Aji could feel his ease in front of everyone. The man seemed arrogant and cold, and he was very good at pretending when dealing with people. Aji still remembers that when he first met, he ignored his uncle coldly. How could he be like now, he laughed in front of the villagers?

Is it because of her relationship?

I don’t know what kind of person he is.

A few days ago, Aji thought that the marriage next month was still very calm, but now she suddenly felt a little nervous. When she arrived at his house and in his hands, would he become another person?

The curtain was lifted open, and the wife who invited her to help came in with a escort case and was about to start a meal.

Aji hurriedly put away his thoughts and gathered at the table with his elders.

After the bustle, the Lin family finally became deserted.

But there are still quite a lot of people in the yard.

There are enough rooms in the Lin family, and everything can be placed in the wing room and Lin Chongjiu's west room. Zhao Chen, Lin Xian, Zhou Pei stood under the eaves and spoke. Chen Ping directed the servants who followed him to carry betrothal gifts into the house in an orderly manner. He stared at each servant like a falcon. No one would take the opportunity to steal things. The betrothal gifts prepared by his young master were all good, and no one had to pay the price of the family in terms of value. There were also confidants in the house who stared at the servants and put them down. After all, Chen Ping took the orders and checked them one by one to ensure that they were correct. He went to Zhao Chen to hand over the job.

Zhao Chen nodded: "You go back to Zhuangzi first and tell your wife that I will go back later."

Chen Ping led the people away.

Zhao Chen and the other two went to the main hall. After a while, Zhou Pei found that Zhao Chen had something to discuss with Lin Xian, and took his family to say goodbye.

After seeing them off, Zhao Chen handed the envelope containing 20,000 taels of silver notes to Lin Xian and his wife.

"Is this?" Lin Xian took it and opened it and saw a stack of silver notes, each with a thousand taels of denominations. Liu saw it, and his mind suddenly became muddy: "This, Chengyuan, you..."

Zhao Chen smiled and explained: "Uncle and aunt, there are actually a total of 30,000 taels of betrothals. It is too ostentatious to write on the gift list. I will give these 20,000 taels to you in private. It is also the meaning of my mother and I."

Lin Xian immediately handed it back with a firm attitude: "No, there are too many, you can take these back." No matter how much more than ten thousand taels, he had heard of it. Thirty thousand taels, he felt uneasy. Whether it was not his daughter worth the money.

Liu and her husband were both in mind and advised their son-in-law to take it back. The two families got married and the amount of the bride was just a matter of their wish. The Zhao family gave so much, and the farmers couldn't afford it. The ten thousand taels were sent to the villagers to see it, but they couldn't get it back. No matter what they said, they couldn't ask for.

Zhao Chen looked at the two of them, and finally looked at Liu, coughing, and said a little embarrassedly: "Uncle and aunt, actually, these 20,000 taels are all the assets I can use at present. I gave it to Aji as a bet, and I still want her to help me manage it and calm her heart. You don't know, last time, I saw that she seemed not satisfied with this marriage last time, so she asked her quietly, but she didn't say it directly, but I saw that she was worried that I was born and rich and spent money outside. Now we are about to get married, so my uncle and aunt will hand it over to Aji for me, so that she can understand that I am not that kind of person, and she is so at ease to marry..."

After saying that, the boy's handsome face, which had recovered from whiteness during the past few days, had a faint pink color. His long eyelashes drooped down to try to cover up the embarrassment in his eyes, without any calmness, like a foolish and handsome man who had just fallen in love.

Lin Xian was stunned for a moment. This is why the son-in-law gave all the family assets to her daughter to take care of her just to make her feel at ease?

After being surprised, Liu couldn't help laughing, and her heart was filled with joy. Before, she was worried that her son-in-law was too rich and could easily be missed or changed her mind. Now, she would give all her private money to her daughter before getting married. She liked her daughter so much. If such a rare good son-in-law still couldn't make people feel at ease, there would be no one in the world who could make her mother-in-law feel at ease.

With this reason, Zhao Chen advised him a few more words and Lin Xian accepted it.

After seeing off his son-in-law, Liu took the silver note and went to the west wing.

Lin Zhu was talking to her elder sister about the fun of the day. Liu found an excuse to send her out and looked at her eldest daughter happily.

"Mom, do you have something to tell me?" Mother smiled so strangely, and Aju asked in confusion.

At this time, she had changed into her family clothes and had her makeup on her face. She was less charming and more elegant, and she looked good no matter how she looked. This was her precious daughter. Liu felt a lot of pride in her heart. She took off her shoes and went to the kang, sat cross-legged to her daughter, took out an envelope from her arms and handed it to her, "Aju, see what this is?"

She was mysterious, and Aji became more and more curious. She lowered her head and opened her mouth. When she saw a stack of silver notes, she put down the envelope at a glance, lowered her head and whispered, "Is this the betrothal gift from his family?" She just heard her sister say that it was 10,000 taels. Aji knew that the Zhao family was rich and more rich than her aunt's family, but she didn't expect to give so much at once. When she was a child, she heard her mother say that her aunt gave her two thousand taels of betrothal gift when she got married. She and her sister were very surprised.

Liu smiled and his voice became even lower, "It's indeed a betrothal fee. You can count it yourself and see how many of them are there?"

Aji looked at her mother in wonder. She was not her sister who liked to count silver jewelry, "Mom, you..."

"Count quickly, count quickly, then if you don't have to say that your bet is greedy for you!" Liu joked deliberately.

Aji had no choice but to take out one by one, all of which were thousands of silver notes. The more she counted, her heart beat faster. When she counted twenty, Aji could no longer help looking at her mother, and her eyes were full of surprise. Liu looked at her with a smile and signaled her to continue. Aji was already stunned. She counted all the thirty pieces. She didn't understand what was going on. "Mom, why are there so many?" One picture was enough for her to spend her whole life.

Liu took his stunned daughter into his arms and said to her what Zhao Chen said.

Ask her to help manage the money?

Aji's face was hot. That man, that man was so thick-skinned that he dared to say anything in front of his parents, but, thirty thousand taels...

Seeing her daughter's helplessness, Liu held her hand and said, "Aji, don't think so much. Chengyuan is good to you, just bear it. Anyway, his money is yours. He just handed it over to you in advance. If you really think Chengyuan is too nice to you, you should treat him with all your heart. He earns money to support his family and help him manage the inner courtyard. The two of them live in harmony. Aji, our women are all good, your father is good to me, and your uncle is even more irresponsible to your aunt. Chengyuan now looks like a seed of infatuation. We all have to cherish our blessings, right? You don't know how many women outside envy us."

Aji leaned against her mother's shoulder and didn't say anything, and she felt a little confused. She didn't say anything else, at least in this marriage, Zhao Chen really tried to take care of her, but she had never cared about so much money. She was inexplicably panicked. She was so at ease with her father giving her money. Zhao Chen, are the two of them a family?

The second daughter came back in a while. Liu said a few more words, then put the silver notes back and stuffed them into Aji's hand: "Come on, I'll leave them to you. Keep them safe and don't tell others, don't even tell your sister. If so much money is spread, it will definitely attract thieves to worry about it. Alas, I thought the marriage was set too early before, but now I want to marry you tomorrow. The Zhao family has many guards, so I don't have to worry about being stolen."

"Mom, what are you saying..." Aji was red and acted coquettishly with her mother. She would rather not have these silver bills than marry tomorrow.

Liu touched his eldest daughter's hair lovingly and hugged her hard.

How could I really bear it? The girl I have kept by my side for more than ten years and every day becomes someone else's family...

It was almost cold after October.
To be continued...