Chapter 260 Sun Xiaotao
Chapter 260 Sun Xiaotao
Jiang Zhuzi was so anxious that he jumped up and down.
Yesterday, he persuaded his mother for a long time, even threatening to sever the mother-son relationship, before his mother nodded and agreed to go to Sunjia Village to see Sun Xiaotao today.
Seeing that she was hesitating and mumbling something, he hurriedly urged her.
"I know, I know. Look how anxious you are. Mom has already said that we are only going to take a look."
Widow Liu couldn't persuade her son.
Worried that he really had drifted away from me, I had no choice but to compromise.
The mother and son walked to Sunjia Village on foot.
Sun Xiaotao's home is at the end of Sunjia Village.
When she arrived at the door, it was open, so Widow Liu knocked on it.
Someone inside responded immediately.
"Who is it——" Sun Xiaotao's mother Wang asked loudly.
She put down the clothes that were ready to dry and went to the door.
"I'm Liu from Jiangjia Village. I'm passing by here and would like to ask for a glass of water." She hadn't even found a matchmaker, so how could she say openly that she brought her son to meet someone?
I can only find a lame excuse.
"Why are the people from Jiangjia Village asking for water? There is none. Eh? No, come in. I'll get you some water."
Just as Wang was about to refuse, she saw Jiang Zhuzi behind Widow Liu.
This boy often comes to the village to peek at her daughter.
She looked very familiar.
I don't think he is bringing his mother to visit me.
Thinking of this, Wang's attitude suddenly became much more enthusiastic.
It was completely the opposite of the look of disgust he had just shown.
Ever since the family announced that the dowry for their daughter was five taels of silver, the door that was almost broken down by people has now been deserted, and finally someone has come to the door on his own.
Wang was afraid that they would run away, so she became very attentive.
"Come sit in the main room. It's hot outside. I'll go get you some water."
After bringing the two of them to the main room and sitting them down.
Wang hurried to the field and called the head of the family back.
Her parents-in-law passed away several years ago.
Waited for a quarter of an hour.
Widow Liu finally waited for the couple to arrive.
"Oh, sorry for the wait. I'm working in the fields. Is this Miss Liu from Jiangjia Village? Is the one next to you your eldest son? He's so handsome."
Sun Cong didn't even have time to put down the hoe in his hand. He just placed it casually in the main room and spoke to Widow Liu.
"Yes, I heard that your daughter is of the same age as my son, so I wanted to come and see him. I was worried that it would be too grand, so I didn't invite a matchmaker. I hope it won't affect you guys?"
Widow Liu sniffed.
Sun Cong's body smelled very bad of sweat.
Her eyes were burning with pain.
It's like being in a sheepfold.
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, wife, go get some water and call Xiao Tao over."
Sun Cong smiled and narrowed his eyes.
Finally, a sucker showed up.
Sun Xiaotao, who had known that someone was coming to the house, had been hiding behind the bedroom window and peeking.
"Mom, that's Jiang Zhuzi. I heard his mother is a widow. He's been slacking off all day long and has no manners. He used to always pester me. I don't want to marry him. I want to marry someone in town."
Seeing her mother calling her with two glasses of water, Sun Xiaotao felt a little resistant.
"The fact that he can come means that the betrothal gifts must have been prepared. If the clan leader hadn't said so, would we be like this? Do you think mother doesn't want you to marry in town? But there is no other way! Go talk to Jiang Zhuzi and seduce him. Once he marries, how can he not listen to you?
My daughter is so beautiful, she will definitely fascinate him. I see that the clothes on this widow are not patched, so she should be well-off. I just heard her say that she only has this one son. If you marry him, you will have the final say in the family sooner or later. Okay, come with me."
Ever since the incident of a woman becoming a concubine in Jiangjia Village, the clan leaders of several surrounding villages no longer allow women in their clans to become concubines.
Those who originally had this plan all gave up the idea.
If you are kicked out of the clan, what use will it be even if you give me a hundred taels?
Therefore, Sun Cong and his wife did not dare to secretly send their daughter to be a concubine.
I can only ask for more betrothal gifts.
After Wang finished speaking, she found that her daughter was still in a bad mood.
Just give me a cold face.
"Xiao Tao, your brother is already fourteen this year, and he is old enough to find a girl. If you don't get married, how can our family afford to help your brother get married? Your four brothers all depend on you. This five taels of silver is only enough to help your eldest and second brothers get married, but what about your third and fourth brothers? Mother is looking forward to you getting married in the future and helping your mother's family more.
"It's not in vain that I have raised you. Since you were born, I have never treated you harshly. You are a money-loser, and I was reluctant to let you work in the fields. If it weren't for that damned clan leader, I would have sent you to a wealthy family to enjoy a good life. Don't blame me, I am doing this for the good of this family. Be obedient, okay?"
Wang used both coaxing and threatening.
Sun Xiaotao nodded in agreement.
"understood."
With red eyes, she followed her mother out.
"Bring these two cups of water to them." When Wang arrived outside the main hall, she stuffed the tray in her hand into her daughter's hands and whispered instructions to her.
"Oh." Sun Xiaotao obediently carried the tray in.
First, he brought a cup to Widow Liu.
Then he put a cup in Jiang Zhuzi's hand.
The water inside was obviously cold, but Jiang Zhuzi felt like he had touched a stove that had just been lit. His ears turned red and his hands were shaking.
The couple saw it and looked at each other.
Curl up the corners of your mouth.
"Mom and dad want to have a chat with your Aunt Liu, so you guys should stop listening. Xiaotao, take Zhuzi to the backyard for a walk."
The two nodded with different expressions.
Widow Liu, who was sitting on the stool, turned pale the moment she saw Sun Xiaotao.
She is really a seductive girl, no wonder she has won her son's heart.
This kind of person will never be allowed to marry into the family.
But Jiang Zhuzi had no idea what his mother was thinking and thought he was about to marry Sun Xiaotao.
When they arrived at the backyard, Jiang Zhuzi couldn't wait to say, "Xiao Tao, I've liked you for a long time. Will you marry me? When you get married, I will treat you well and promise to listen to you. I will do whatever you ask me to do."
"Don't talk nonsense in broad daylight. I don't want to marry you." Sun Xiaotao looked down on him more and more.
"You must be saying this because you are shy. I know. Don't worry, I have already talked to my mother about the five taels of betrothal gift, absolutely not a penny less. As long as you marry me, I promise that you will not be wronged. My mother only has me as her son, and she listens to me. As for me, I listen to you. From now on, I will let you manage the household."
Widow Liu in the main room didn't know that her eldest son had secretly handed over the housekeeping power to Sun Xiaotao.
"Hmph, who wants to take care of your family?" Sun Xiaotao suddenly felt a little conflicted.
She used to worry about being bullied by her mother-in-law.
If it is really as Jiang Zhuzi said, then it seems like marrying him would be a pretty good idea.
It's easy to control this idiot. As long as she smiles, Jiang Zhuzi will give her whatever she wants.
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