Ye Wenxiu left happily, and Madam Feng escorted her all the way to the courtyard gate, with Xiao Tao serving her.

"You can all go back now, I'm leaving."

Madam Feng returned to the main room. "Xiao Tao, come in."

"Madam, what can I do for you?"

"Sit down and talk to me."

"Xiao Tao doesn't need to sit. I'll just stand and keep you company."

"Sit down when I offer you a seat. There are no outsiders at home, so don't be so formal."

Xiao Tao sat with her back straight, only half of her buttocks on the ground, which was even more uncomfortable than standing.

"Xiao Tao, what did you think of Aunt Ye who just came by?"

"Aunt Ye is a very nice person. She has a cheerful and generous personality and doesn't seem like the kind of person who is petty. She should be easy to get along with."

"Indeed, Wenxiu is a very easy person to get along with. She is not only hardworking and capable, but also kind. Her two children are also very well-mannered."

You've met his son, Shitou. What do you think of him?

"Which aspect are you referring to, 'Madam'?"

"Tell me about it then."

"I don't know much about Brother Stone, but his appearance is already very good for a farming family."

He is hardworking, efficient, and very responsible.

"Brother Stone saved the lives of Master and Young Master before, so he must be a very kind person. Xiao Tao respects him from the bottom of her heart."

"Xiao Tao, you're not young anymore, and you've reached the age for marriage. I'm planning to find you a family to marry into."

Xiao Tao was so frightened that she immediately stood up and knelt on the ground, tears welling up in her eyes. "Madam, please don't marry Xiao Tao off. If Xiao Tao has done anything wrong, Madam, please punish her if you should, beat her if you should, and Xiao Tao will definitely correct her mistakes. Just please don't marry Xiao Tao off."

Xiao Tao hasn't properly repaid her master yet, and she doesn't want to get married.

"Get up, get up, let me finish what I have to say."

"Madam, please speak. Xiao Tao will listen while kneeling."

"Get up right now, or I'll get angry."

Xiao Tao obediently stood up, then sat back down, waiting for Madam Feng to continue.

"Xiao Tao, you are a good girl. I hope you will find a good home in the future."

"Thank you, Madam, but I don't want to get married yet. I only want to serve you well, Madam."

"Don't rush to refuse, let me finish what I have to say."

Stone likes you, he wants to marry you, and that's what your Aunt Ye came to talk about today.

Shi Tou is a good kid; we've watched him grow up, and the whole family gets along well with him.

Their family is doing quite well now. Once our house is finished, they will build their own house. If you marry into their family, you will definitely not be mistreated.

"If you're willing, I'll have your master release you from your indenture, and you can marry him as his principal wife. Isn't that better than being a servant here?"

"Madam, I have absolutely no feelings for Brother Stone. I had no idea he liked me. Could it be that Aunt Ye has made a mistake?"

Brother Stone is the savior of Master and Young Master; I am not worthy of him at all.

We should ask Brother Stone himself about this to avoid any mistakes.

"Hmm, you should think about this carefully. Go over there and see what your mistress is doing. If she's free, have her come over."

Xiao Tao felt like she had been granted a pardon and ran away quickly. She only stopped after she had run out of the courtyard gate. She patted her chest with her hand. Why couldn't she believe that Brother Shi would take a liking to her?

As she walked toward Liu Siyue's house, her face flushed slightly.

"Master, Madam says she would like you to come over if you have nothing else to do."

"Okay, you go back first, I'll finish this work and then come over."

"Master, I'll help you with the work. I've become lazy from staying by the Madam's side. If you need anything, just call me."

I've already trained a nanny for my mother, and I was just planning to ask you to come over. From now on, when you come, you can help me take care of Yao'er.

"Really? Master?"

"I'll take the nanny over in a bit. You can stay there for a couple more days until she's settled in, then you can come over."

Xiao Tao was so happy that her face lit up with joy.

After finishing her work and washing her hands, Liu Siyue picked up Yao'er and said to Xu Fengxiang, who was busy at work, "Xu Mama, come with me to see Madam. From now on, you will serve Madam personally."

You and your wife are about the same age, so you should have more to talk about and you can keep her company.

"Yes, Master."

Liu Siyue carried Yao'er in front, with Granny Xu and Xiao Tao following behind.

Before Liu Siyue even reached the door of the main room, she called out, "Mother, Yao'er and I have come to see you."

Madam Feng hurriedly came out of the main room. As soon as Yao'er saw her, she flapped her hands and fell towards her. Madam Feng quickly reached out and caught her. "Look, look, Yao'er misses her grandma."

Yao'er is clearly too young. If she were older and could run around on her own, she would come to see her grandmother every day.

"Mother, what did you call me here for?"

"Come on, let's go inside and talk."

"Mother, let me introduce you. This is Granny Xu, whose real name is Xu Fengxiang. She is about your age, so you should be able to get along well. From now on, she will serve you personally. I will take Xiao Tao with me."

Xiao Tao is still young and doesn't have the same level of competence as Granny Xu.

"Okay, whatever you arrange is fine with me, I'll listen to you."

"Mother, why did you call me here?"

Madam Feng glanced at Granny Xu. Since she would be following her from now on, there was no need to hide it. "April, this morning your Aunt Ye said that Shi Tou has taken a liking to Xiao Tao and wants to marry her. What do you think about this?"

"What? Brother Stone has a crush on Xiao Tao? I didn't see that coming at all!"

"Xiao Tao, when did you get together with Brother Shi Tou? Tell me the truth!" Liu Siyue had a playful smile on her lips. These two got together right under her nose without her even noticing. How come she didn't notice at all?

Xiao Tao was so frightened that she immediately knelt down and said, "Master, I didn't, I didn't have anything going on with Brother Shitou."

My wife says that Brother Stone likes me, but I have no idea, and I don't want to get married.

"April, stop scaring Xiaotao. I've already asked about this. Shitou's claim is wishful thinking, and Xiaotao is completely unaware of it."

"Xiao Tao, Brother Shi is a good person. If you are willing, I will release you from your indenture, prepare a dowry for you, and marry you off. I will never let you suffer any grievances."

"Master, Xiao Tao doesn't want to get married. Xiao Tao only wants to serve you and the young master. Most importantly, I don't have any feelings for Brother Shi Tou."

"Think it over carefully, I won't force you."

"Thank you, Master. No need to consider it. I don't want to get married. I just want to stay by your side."

"Are you sure? This is your chance to turn things around!"

"I'm sure, I just want to follow my master."

"Mother, then you should tell Aunt Ye that we shouldn't keep Brother Shitou waiting in vain. He should get married when he's ready."

"it is good."

"Xiao Tao, pack your things now and move over. I'll have Granny Xu pack her things and move over in a bit."

"You stay here for two days during the day, help Granny Xu familiarize herself with the place, and explain the important points to her."

When Ye Wenxiu returned home, Shitou eagerly asked, "Mother, how did things go?"

"I've told your Aunt Feng everything, and she agrees. It just depends on what the girl thinks. I'll go hear the news tomorrow morning."

After breakfast, Ye Wenxiu went to find Madam Feng excitedly. "Wenxiu is here, please sit down."

"Yuzhen, have you asked yet?"

"Wenxiu, I'm sorry to disappoint you. I asked Xiaotao, and she disagreed, saying she didn't want to get married."

I called April over and asked her to ask as well. I said that as long as Xiaotao was willing, I would give her a dowry so that she could have a grand wedding. Xiaotao still didn't agree.

"The girl doesn't want to, so we can't force her to marry Shi Tou. It's not good for either of them. As the saying goes, forced marriages are never sweet. Forcing them together will only create enmity, which isn't worth it. Go back and try to comfort her. There are plenty of good girls out there; there's no need to hang yourself on one tree."

"Thank you for your trouble, Yuzhen. I'll go back and tell Shitou to give up on this idea and find someone else for him."

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