Lucky men are the last to have children, and fertile women are the last to have children

Chapter 500: The Delicate and Soft Sister-in-law VS the Black-hearted Brother-in-law Who Was Borrowed for Seed 50
In the Chen family's yard, the villagers surrounded it in three layers, and they all squeezed into the yard to congratulate the Chen family.

"Old Man Chen, Auntie Wang, Liu Lang has won the first place in the imperial examination. This is a great event. Our entire Quanshui Village has benefited from it."

"Yes, your Liu Lang is really promising. This title of Jieyuan is unprecedented in our Quanshui Village, not to mention in the surrounding villages."

"That's right, the Chen family will be very powerful in the future, Liu Lang will definitely become a high-ranking official, don't forget us fellow villagers when the time comes."

Everyone agreed in unison.

Old Man Chen and Mrs. Wang laughed so hard that their teeth were not visible and their mouths were stretched to the backs of their ears. They were so happy in their hearts and said things like "Of course, I won't forget you all".

While the village head was congratulating her, he was thinking that his granddaughter had reached the marriageable age. Chen Jialiu Lang was handsome, young and promising, but had not yet married, so he began to have some ideas.

At that moment, the village head took advantage of the lively atmosphere, pulled Old Man Chen over, and said with a low smile: "Old Man Chen, you see Liu Lang is now a top scholar, and he has a bright future. My little granddaughter Qiaoqiao is also of marriageable age, what do you think?"

Old Man Chen looked at the head of the village, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

He knew the little granddaughter of the head of the village. Although she was good-looking, her personality was not very likable. She was spoiled and was obviously a country girl, but she insisted on behaving like a city girl.

Relying on his grandfather being the head of the village, he often bullied the girls in the village.

Not to mention that Liu Lang had already won the top prize in the provincial examination and had a bright future ahead of him, even before he took the exam, he looked down on the granddaughter of the village head.

Wang, who was standing by, saw it clearly and curled her lips secretly: The lazy granddaughter of the head of the village wants to marry her son Liu Lang. Bah, why don't you take a piss and look at yourself to see if you are worthy of him?

Liu Lang is going to be a high-ranking official in the future, and he can marry any daughter of an official. How can these country girls be worthy of her son?

She walked over and said disapprovingly, "Village head, I'm not saying anything harsh, it's just that our two families are not a good match. My son Liu will become a high-ranking official in the future, and he can marry a rich lady, as is your granddaughter."

Before Wang could finish her words, Old Man Chen glared at her and signaled her not to continue.

Old Man Chen took over the conversation and tried to smooth things over, "Village head, don't listen to her nonsense. This matter depends on Liu Lang's own opinion. He hasn't come back yet. How about we discuss it with him after he comes back?"

Although the head of the village was unwilling, he also knew that a forced marriage would not be happy, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, let's wait until Liu Lang comes back. But Father Chen, I sincerely want to marry into your Chen family, please don't let me down."

Old Man Chen nodded repeatedly, not taking it to heart at all.

Upon seeing this, the villagers began to talk about finding marriage partners for their daughters, nieces or nephews.

It is normal for the Chen family to look down on the headman's granddaughter, who is lazy and gluttonous, but that doesn't mean their daughter is the same.

"Old Man Chen, Aunt Wang, my daughter has reached the age where she should get married. She is pretty, hardworking and capable. It would be a great thing if she could be a couple with Liu Lang."

"Yes, yes. My niece is also a capable person. She follows her father to hunt. She is brave and straightforward. She might get along well with Liu Lang."

"My niece is 28 years old. Her family owns a tailor shop in town. She is well-educated and well-mannered. She and Liu Lang have a lot in common."

Everyone was talking at once, and the yard suddenly became more lively, with all kinds of talk about marriage coming one after another.

He looked like he was about to break down the door of the Chen family, and he wanted to send his daughter, niece, and great-niece directly to the Chen family.

This is a wealthy son-in-law who will become a high-ranking official in the future. If my daughter marries into the Chen family, she will become an official's wife, and will enjoy the best food and drinks, and endless wealth and glory.

Even the mother's family will benefit from it.

Although Father Chen still had a smile on his face, he had a headache at the moment. "We appreciate the kindness of the villagers, but Liu Lang hasn't come back yet. Let's wait until he comes back to discuss this matter." Wang was proud and disgusted, very arrogant, but she agreed: "That's right, we understand everyone's intentions, but this matter depends on Liu Lang's own wishes. We, as parents, can't force him."

"Since ancient times, parents' orders and matchmakers' words have always been the final word. This important matter of marriage should always be carefully considered and decided by the elders. If you agree, would Liu Lang dare not listen?"

At this moment, someone in the crowd said something quite loud, which instantly quieted the lively scene.

Obviously, he wanted to force Old Man Chen and Wang to agree to the marriage proposal on the spot.

Everyone knows that if Chen Liulang comes back, he will probably look down on everyone.

As a scholar, your perspective is always different.

When Wang heard this, she immediately became furious and pointed at the aunt who had spoken and scolded, "What are you talking about! Although my Liu Lang is a scholar, he is not someone who can be manipulated by others. How can such an important matter of marriage be decided just by you guys making noises here? And you also said that Liu Lang dared not to listen. If he is unwilling, can we as parents force him to do it?"

I'm almost writing disdain on my face. To be frank, I just don't like your daughter.

Old Man Chen also frowned and said with an unhappy face: "Aunt, you are going too far. Our village has always been a place where we value affection and reason. Although there is a saying that parents' orders and matchmaker's words are final, we must also consider the children's wishes. Liu Lang has just passed the imperial examination and has a bright future. This marriage cannot be rushed and must be considered carefully. How can I be forced to agree to it on the spot?"

The neighbor aunt was embarrassed after hearing what Wang and Old Man Chen said. She snorted and said, "Humph, I'm doing this for the good of your Chen family. There are so many people who want to marry my daughter, but you are still picky."

Wang's face turned pale and she was about to say: Whoever wants to marry your daughter, then marry her.
He was stopped by the quick-eyed and quick-handed Old Man Chen. Doctor Liu had passed the imperial examination and there was no need for him to get angry over such trivial matters.

The second son, Chen Xiuhe, quickly came out to smooth things over, smiling, "We in the Chen family are aware of everyone's good intentions. Sixth brother won the first prize in the imperial examination, and there are many happy events in the family. We are all still in a daze. Sixth brother will surely be back soon. Although these copper coins are not much, we can just take it as a gift to let everyone share in the good luck."

As he spoke, he pulled out a red cloth bag from Wang's pocket, grabbed a few handfuls of copper coins and scattered them out.

This immediately attracted a rush of looting from the villagers, and the scene became lively.

No one mentioned marriage anymore.

Looking at the copper coins being scattered one by one, Wang was shaking with pain and kept cursing Chen Xiuhe as a prodigal son.

Old Man Chen was happy, thinking that his second son was smart and capable.

Taking advantage of the chaotic scene where villagers were scrambling for copper coins.

Chen Xiuhe quietly pulled Old Man Chen and Wang aside and whispered, "Dad, Mom, I just want to put this marriage proposal aside for now, so that everyone won't keep nagging about it and make everyone unhappy. When Sixth Brother comes back, let him handle these things himself."

Old Man Chen nodded. "Well, Second Brother, your idea is quite useful. Let's avoid the limelight first. But when Liu Lang comes back, I have to talk to him carefully so that he can have a general idea in his mind and not be caught off guard by these marriage proposals."

Although Wang still felt sorry for the copper coins she had spent, she also knew that they were still living in the village and it would be a bad idea to offend so many people.

But in her heart, she was thinking about settling her youngest son's marriage as soon as possible so that he wouldn't be kept on the mind of others.

Just as the Chen family was scrambling for the wedding money, Chen Mufeng, Li Mingxuan, Zhang Shuhan and his party also arrived at Qingshi Town.

Zhang Shuhan and Li Mingxuan both live in Qingshi Town.

Li Mingxuan first asked the coachman to send Zhang Shuhan home. After saying a few parting words, the carriage went back to Li's house.

After he got off the car, he asked the driver to take Chen Mufeng back to Quanshui Village.