stingy landlady

Chapter 278 Guihong's Marriage (1)

Guizhi nodded, saying with a hint of reluctance:

"Lin Xiaoyun! It's really not easy for you to come back only once every few years. Let's leave the wedding banquet here. Why don't we go now and I'll take you to see Huanghua Village?"

Lin Xiaoyun asked in surprise:

"Guizhi, is it alright to go now? Will Guixiang and your parents be angry?"

Gui Zhi smiled, which actually made Lin Xiaoyun feel at ease.

"Lin Xiaoyun! Let's sneak away on horseback and come back tonight! If it's too late, we can stay in Huanghua Village. Or we can stay in Changping Village, there's room there too."

"My eldest sister is getting married tomorrow, let's have a wedding feast in Huanghua Village while we're at it! Let's go! That's settled!"

The two left without hesitation. When they met up with Jiang Xiaoyu, Guizhi thought for a moment and said to Jiang Xiaoyu:

"Jiang Xiaoyu! Although you can no longer go to the handicraft workshop, there are other jobs you can do. You can still earn money that way. As long as you and Dabao are diligent, there will always be opportunities!"

Jiang Xiaoyu was very excited and tried to kneel down again, but Guizhi helped her up.

"Don't let anyone see through you! Do a good job! We'll see how you perform during this period!"

Jiang Xiaoyu simply nodded, not daring to stop Guizhi any further.

Guizhi and Lin Xiaoyun rode together towards Huanghua Village. The guards had already sent the Jiang family mother and son to the relevant authorities for processing, while Guizhi and Zhou Xing went with Lin Xiaoyun.

That evening, Du Huaichuan sought out Dazhu alone. Du Huaichuan treated Dazhu with utmost respect.

"Uncle Wang! I am deeply in love with Guihong. I hope you will betroth Guihong to me."

Dazhu wasn't very happy to hear this, but he knew Du Huaichuan was no ordinary person. He asked with a slightly surprised tone:

“Young Master Du! It’s against the rules for you to come and propose marriage on your own! Who comes to propose marriage on their own? Are your elders unaware of this? Besides, how can I give my daughter to you without a matchmaker or betrothal gifts!”

Du Huaichuan quickly explained:

“Uncle Wang! My elders truly do not know. It is only because they allowed me to make my own marriage. I have already left the family for some reason, and after I get married, no elders will interfere with our affairs.”

Guihong and I will live separately in the county town, where Guihong won't be bound by worldly rules. Uncle Wang! Guihong has also suffered from the many rules and difficulties imposed by elders in large families. She once said she would never marry into another large family.

Uncle Wang! I think we're a perfect match; we know each other well. I hope you'll grant my wish!

If Uncle Wang agrees, the matchmaker and betrothal gifts are indispensable. I think it would be better to communicate with Uncle Wang first before hiring a matchmaker, so that Uncle Wang can understand me better.”

Dazhu truly didn't understand Du Huaichuan and was unwilling to easily agree to marry Guihong to him. However, seeing that Li's third sister's husband and fifth sister's husband were both eager to curry favor with Du Huaichuan, he was even more unwilling to offend him.

After pondering for a moment, Dazhu said:

"Young Master Du! I need to think about it! I also want to consult my family! Our family isn't a one-man show, and I still respect the wishes of my daughters!"

"Young Master Du, please don't be impatient; good things come to those who wait!"

Du Huaichuan's anxiety was useless; he wanted to marry Dazhu's daughter the first time he met him. Putting himself in Dazhu's shoes, it was impossible for things to be settled so easily.

Fortunately, Dazhu didn't outright deny it, which was good news. Du Huaichuan needed help, but he didn't want someone like the third brother-in-law of the Li family.

Du Huaichuan went to look for Lin Xiaoyun and Guizhi, but they weren't home. They hadn't even greeted him. Du Huaichuan then went to find Guihong, who was already resting, preparing for the wedding the next morning.

Du Huaichuan went to find Wang Yiyun, but Wang Yiyun hadn't returned home for a long time and had gone back to the old house with her grandparents long ago. Du Huaichuan was preoccupied with his own thoughts and could only ponder them until dawn.

Guizhi led Lin Xiaoyun to carefully observe the handicraft workshops, woodworking workshops, and sofa workshops in Huanghua Village and Changping Village. She also took Lin Xiaoyun to see the vegetable garden and rice paddies that she had arranged for others to plant, as well as the plum and apple trees that had been planted.

"Lin Xiaoyun! People can come up with solutions! Since the court doesn't want you to have enough to eat, then don't be foolish enough to go against the grain."

They can secretly farm, train troops, raise poultry and livestock at the same time! They'll have both grain and meat to eat! The imperial court certainly wouldn't dare to openly prevent the army from surviving! If someone invades the border, they'll have to rely on the army to protect them.

Therefore, the imperial court had no choice but to allocate funds and resources to have the Zhenbei Army hold the front line.

Lin Xiaoyun! Don't be afraid! Don't be fooled or provoked! If someone is under your control, then take control of them. Don't easily let go of the people and money that belong to you! Lin Xiaoyun! The battlefield is also about strength!

The more people surround you, the more loyal they will be. Lin Xiaoyun! Your chances of survival are greater! If you live, you can protect more people, more families!

Lin Xiaoyun finally realized the magnitude of his responsibility! Before, he had only thought that being a good heir was enough. But now, he realized that staying alive was more important than anything else.

In the morning, Du Huaichuan, shamelessly, followed Gui Hong and the others in the wedding procession. Young Master Zheng, being easily embarrassed and living in the town not far from Xiaoping Village, had already gone home after the wedding banquet.

With no rivals in love, Young Master Du became even more devoted, showering Gui Hong with attention and care both in public and in private. He was constantly trying to win the favor of Gui Hong and her family.

Wang Yiyun couldn't help but laugh inwardly. The third and fifth sisters of the Li family noticed this and took it to heart. They felt even more wary and eager to please Guihong!

Gui Hong was unaware that Du Huaichuan had proposed marriage to Da Zhu, and being always carefree, she didn't think much of it. She let Du Huaichuan run around as he pleased. Da Zhu saw all of this and secretly sighed, thinking that this second daughter wouldn't last much longer.

Upon arriving at Huanghua Village, the villagers were overjoyed! They offered their blessings to the bride and groom. Du Huaichuan was deeply moved to see Guizhi and Lin Xiaoyun.

Lin Xiaoyun was surprised, and Guizhi was also puzzled. Du Huaichuan pulled Lin Xiaoyun aside and said softly:

"Cousin! Young Master, please help me! I have already proposed to Gui Hong's father! But it was the first time he met me, and I have already left the family! Without the help of elders, I am still a nobody."

Your Highness, you must help me! I know your relationship with Uncle Wang's family is extraordinary! Please, Your Highness, help me! I fell in love with Gui Hong at first sight!

I sincerely ask to marry Gui Hong, my cousin, the Crown Prince!

Lin Xiaoyun looked at Guizhi, who understood, and then asked:

"Young Master Du! You seem quite familiar with my second sister! But who knows if you have a childhood sweetheart at home? Or perhaps a maid or concubine to keep you company!"

This is not the life we ​​sisters want! Whether we're poor or rich, happiness is living a life that's comfortable and fulfilling! My second sister doesn't ask for much, but it's still not something many sons of wealthy families can achieve.

Moreover, my second sister enjoys being the shopkeeper, and many older people can't accept her opening a shop and showing her face in public! Young Master Du, please think it over!