After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 66 Han Acts as Matchmaker
Seeing that Su Nizi's expression changed slightly, Han suggested, "Elder sister, why don't I go and inquire for you? If the girl is willing, it can solve your problem. If she is not willing, then forget it. I'll inquire for you again later."

To be honest, only our village has had a relatively better life these past two years; other villages are struggling. We have no shortage of poor girls here.

Su Nizi quickly grasped Han's hand, "Then I really have to trouble you. I know the conditions in the Ice Plains are not good, so I am willing to offer ten taels of silver as a betrothal gift, as long as the other party is willing to marry my son."

Upon hearing that it was ten taels of silver, Madam Han exclaimed, "Elder sister, once word gets out that your dowry is so generous, even wealthy families will be tempted. I think Miss Chunhua will agree."

Here, it costs about one or two taels of silver to get a wife. Those who can afford two taels are considered wealthy. I've never heard of anyone spending ten taels of silver to get a wife.

While the three were talking, Han and Ruan Xiaoyu prepared the food and served it on the table.

First came a pot of braised wild rabbit meat, then a large pot of white flour steamed buns and meat buns, and finally wild vegetable dumpling soup.

There were vegetables and meat, and the portions were generous. The Ke family ate without saying a word.

Su Nizi's second son, Ke Zhenliang, ate a steamed bun and a meat bun one after another, and drank some wild vegetable soup whenever he had a spare moment, with a happy look on his face.

Seeing that they hadn't eaten much braised rabbit meat, Su Chunlin quickly put a piece on each of their plates, saying, "Don't be shy, eat more."

Ke Yunyun looked up and smiled sweetly, "Uncle, there aren't many wild vegetables on the ice plains. I think this dumpling soup tastes even better than meat."

The members of the Su family looked at each other in surprise.

Su Ming quickly said, "Cousin, then you should eat more. Tomorrow I'll take you to the mountains, and we'll pick whatever wild vegetables you want to eat."

"Thank you, cousin." Ke Yunyun squinted her eyes, her happy expression mirroring that of Ke Zhengliang.

After everyone had finished eating, Su Shengcai led Su Yu over.

They also brought a lot of good stuff.

Seeing Su Yu's elegant demeanor, like that of a lady from a prominent family, the Ke family members all became much more reserved.

In front of everyone, Han asked Su Yu about the doctors in the county town.

The entire Ke family instantly put aside all their other thoughts and stared intently at Su Yu.

Su Yu smiled slightly and said slowly, "To be honest, there are quite a few doctors in the county town. As far as I know, there are two in the east of the town, one in the west, and two or three in the south and north. These are all well-known doctors. If you include other lesser-known doctors, there are at least twenty or thirty."

But I don't really know anyone who is good at treating coughs. However, when the master of the Bai family is sick, he usually sees Doctor Qu from Renshantang. He is very skilled at treating diseases in women and children. You can ask him about it when you go to the county town.

Of course, the simplest way is to find my father. He often goes out with Master Bai and is more informed than I am.

But now that the autumn harvest has just ended, Master Bai needs to take stock of the shops, and he will usually be busy until the end of September. After the end of September, it will be the Bai family's ancestral worship month. During that time, the master of the Bai family will not go out unless necessary, will not receive guests, and will rarely use a carriage. My father can also have a month of leisure.

If you went to him back then, he could have helped you find out all the details about the doctors in the county.

Ke Dasong was filled with respect and repeatedly exclaimed, "My brother-in-law is really amazing."

Su Chunlin nodded in agreement, "Absolutely!"

Since they couldn't go to the county town for the time being, the Ke family simply stayed at the Su family's house.

Feeling guilty towards his sister, Su Chunlin specifically instructed Han to prepare more white flour and meat dishes during this period to treat the Ke family to good food and drink.

Worried that Han Shi would be unhappy, Su Tai immediately brought out another hundred catties of white flour and gave it to Han Shi. The couple were stunned.

Su Chunlin snapped out of his daze and asked with a hostile look, "Girl, tell your father honestly how much good stuff Shen Yi has been secretly giving you?"

"No, that's not true! Father and Mother, this is the last of our food. We'll run out of food if we have any more." Su Tai acted like a rogue, since she was getting married anyway and wasn't afraid of the couple's questions.

Su Chunlin didn't believe it and searched the house inside and out, but found nothing. Only then did he have to believe Su Tai's words.

The next day.

Upon hearing that Chunhua was at home, Han immediately brought Ruan Xiaoyu to visit her.

The autumn harvest is over, but the five siblings dare not be idle at all. During the day, they go into the mountains to dig for wild vegetables, and in the evening, they go to the fields to fertilize the land. They cannot be idle for a moment, so it is not easy to find them.

Chunhua had just lit the fire in the stove when she saw Ruan Xiaoyu bring Han Shi in. She quickly wiped her hands and went up to greet them, "Xiaoyu, Auntie, what brings you here? Please have a seat."

As she spoke, Chunhua brought out a small stool from the corner.

Han looked around the kitchen and started chatting, "I thought this yard would be in terrible disrepair after a year, but I didn't expect you to take such good care of it!"

That's right, Chunhua and her four siblings are still living in Su Chunlin's old house, which is why she is in a hurry to buy land and build a house.

Chunhua quickly expressed her gratitude, "Auntie and Uncle are so kind to give us such a nice place to stay, we will definitely cherish it."

Madam Han nodded in satisfaction, then asked Chunhua a number of questions before explaining her purpose: "Auntie knows that you five siblings depend on each other for survival and that life is not easy. I see that you are not young and have not yet found a partner."

I happen to have someone in mind, so I came over to talk to you about it. Please consider it.

Chunhua was a little surprised. She quickly put two ladles of cold water into the pot, sat down and listened carefully. "Auntie, please tell me."

Han cleared her throat and recounted the Ke family's situation in detail. Seeing Chunhua's gloomy expression, she sighed, somewhat helplessly, "You should have heard that my sister-in-law's family sells sheep in the village. They did make quite a bit of money this time, but unfortunately, their home is in the icy plains, and there aren't many girls willing to marry into that family."

So she's willing to offer ten taels of silver as a betrothal gift. Think about it for a few days, and give me a definite answer after my daughter gets married. Whether it works out or not, your aunt will understand, and you don't need to feel any pressure.”

Chunhua smiled gratefully at Madam Han, "Thank you for thinking of me, Auntie. I will consider what you said carefully and get back to you after I discuss it with my younger brother and sister."

"Good good."

Han left with Ruan Xiaoyu, all smiles.

Not long after they left, Xia Hua returned with her three younger brothers.

Seeing that there was only water in the pot and nothing else had been added, the four of them were a little puzzled.

Chunhua forced a smile and quickly prepared dinner.

After the five of them had finished eating, she told them about Han's visit.

Chunhua's younger brother, Ye An, was the first to object. "Big sister, we've already earned a lot of money this year and bought land. If we work hard, we'll be able to recover next year. I'll give you a generous dowry and help you find a good family. You won't have to marry into the icy plains and suffer."

Her two younger brothers immediately chimed in, "Yes, we will work hard. Sister, don't marry into the Ice Plains."