Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 11809

"If that's the case, then that young man from the Wang family truly cares for our Xiuxiu sincerely," Sun sighed.

Yang Huazhong nodded, his face full of agreement. "If Yongxiao can be kept by his side, so that mother and son are not separated, it would actually be better for Yongxiao than living in the small second room."

Everyone agreed with Yang Huazhong's statement. Although everyone had previously said that Yongxiao was a child of the Yang family, and had even been included in the Yang family genealogy, taking the surname Yang from his mother's side.

They were raised by Yang Yongjin and Cao Bamei, but everyone knew that this was a last resort.

Currently, the youngest son is only six or seven years old. When he grows up and gets married, he will be the second son's true son.

His wife was the daughter-in-law of the second wife, and the children she bore were the grandchildren of the second wife. They should inherit everything from the second wife. His two older sisters were to marry out of the family and were considered married daughters.

In this situation, if multiple nephews are at home, then a host of problems will arise...

I believe this point doesn't need to be explained too clearly; everyone understands what I need to understand. I'm just afraid that by then, not only will Yongxiao and Xiaosanzi, and Xiuxiu become enemies, but Yang Yongjin and Cao Bamei will also be caught in the middle and face considerable difficulties.

"By the way, after saying so much, when exactly is the Wang family coming to propose marriage?" Yang Ruoqing asked.

Cao Bamei said, "Tomorrow is the first day of the day, which is said to be an auspicious day according to the Chinese almanac."

"Okay, we'll all be home tomorrow, and we'll have a good look at what kind of boy he is."

Before we knew it, the next day had arrived.

Yang Ruoqing had just gotten up and was having breakfast when Liu Shi came running over excitedly.

"Qing'er, stop eating. Come on, come with me to the old house. The Wang family has come to propose marriage."

"Fourth Aunt, you go ahead, I need to eat."

It's just a marriage proposal, isn't it?

Both sets of parents and the boy and girl have reached an understanding; it's just a matter of going through the motions, and there's basically no suspense.

Besides, Manager Wang, who runs a flower and potted plant business in town, relies on Tianxianglou for part of his business. If Yang Ruoqing is not mistaken, once the marriage proposal process is almost complete, Manager Wang will most likely make a special trip to visit the Luo family.

About an hour later, Yang Ruoqing and Xiao Qiao took care of the three children in the family, making sure they were fed and watered, and then played with them in the backyard.

The osmanthus and chrysanthemums in the backyard are blooming beautifully this season.

The courtyard is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms, and chrysanthemums of various colors are in full bloom, making it a favorite spot for children to play.

While they were having fun, Yang Ruoqing and Xiao Qiao took baskets with very fine bamboo mesh and began picking osmanthus flowers under the osmanthus tree.

The osmanthus trees in the backyard weren't just one or two; they were planted in large groups back then.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were picking osmanthus flowers with great relish, discussing how Yang Ruoqing would teach Xiao Qiao how to make osmanthus-scented soap and perfume. They would also learn how to preserve the dried osmanthus petals and fragments, as they would be needed for making osmanthus-flavored rice balls and a series of desserts. "Oh, and I'll also teach you how to make osmanthus sachets. Wearing them will give you a subtle, elegant fragrance that's not at all gaudy, perfectly suited to your style."

Xiao Qiao felt a warm glow in her heart upon hearing Yang Ruoqing's words, and her eyes were filled with emotion.

"Mother, you treat me so well, just like my own mother."

When Xiao Qiao mentioned her mother, a look of longing and sadness inevitably appeared on her face.

Yang Ruoqing immediately noticed the change in her daughter-in-law's emotions, and she remembered what Dazhi had told her.

Xiao Qiao's mother and Da Zhi's biological father are cousins.

Xiao Qiao's mother was very pretty and sensible from a young age, and she married into a scholar's family in their local county town who had a small business.

Xiao Qiao's mother gave birth to Xiao Qiao's older brother and Xiao Qiao's younger sister. The family of four lived a good life in the county town. This is the main reason why Xiao Qiao can read and write, and can even write some poems and read some books. The reason is that her father taught her.

When Xiao Qiao's biological mother heard that Da Zhi had returned to Yangzhou, among all the relatives, Xiao Qiao's mother, his cousin, showed him a lot of concern.

Because of this relationship, Xiao Qiao visited Da Zhi's house many times with her mother when she was a child, and the two children have known each other since they were seven or eight years old.

When Xiao Qiao was twelve or thirteen years old, her mother passed away due to illness, and her sister-in-law, who had just married into the family, took charge of the household.

My sister-in-law is a bit domineering, but she's alright with my sister-in-law, Xiao Qiao. However, every two years, my father remarried, and after she gave birth to a son and a daughter, the family situation changed.

My sister-in-law and stepmother were constantly fighting, putting my father and brother in a difficult position. Later, the family simply split up, and my brother and sister-in-law moved out with their nephew to live in a better place. At that time, Xiao Qiao was not yet married, but she and Da Zhi, who were distant relatives and called cousins, developed feelings for each other because of their childhood friendship.

However, Dazhi had cousins ​​from his maternal uncle's family and his sister's in-laws who were matchmakers. Dazhi had feelings for Xiao Qiao, but he didn't know how to choose or reject the other girls. In particular, Dazhi's birth mother strongly supported her brother's daughter to become Dazhi's daughter-in-law.

In a dilemma, Dazhi came up with a plan: he brought several cousins ​​recommended by his relatives, along with Xiao Qiao, whom he wanted to marry, and the four girls together to Changping Village to meet his adoptive parents.

The aunts and uncles in Yangzhou all knew the status and position of the adoptive parents in Changping Village. They also knew that Dazhi's food, clothing, and school expenses in Yangzhou were all provided by his adoptive parents. A large part of the reason they wanted to marry their daughter to Dazhi was that they wanted their daughter to marry into a wealthy family and live a life of luxury as a young mistress.

They also knew that for this marriage to go through in the end, and for their daughter to gain the approval of a wealthy family, they had to take her to Changping Village to meet the Luo family. Only by gaining the approval of Dazhi's adoptive parents could this marriage truly be completed!

As a result, Dazhi brought four girls back. Of the four girls, Xiao Qiao was easygoing and did whatever she wanted. The other three girls went all out at the Luo family during that time, trying to show themselves in all sorts of ways and on all sorts of tracks.

There are those who embody the ideal wife and loving mother, those who are delicate and cute, and those who are approachable and cheerful...

In contrast, Xiao Qiao, who was sickly and somewhat aloof, was polite to her elders but never servile or obsequious, ultimately caught Yang Ruoqing's eye.

“Silly child, your mother-in-law is also your mother. You are not only the daughter-in-law I personally chose, but also the person my son likes.”

"It's only right that I treat you well. Besides, your mother passed away early, so it's only right that I take care of you a little more in her place!"