Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 432

Happy days?

This was a very unfamiliar statement to the seventeen-year-old Yao Zhuer.

She had never heard anyone say that she could live a happy life.

What my father talked about most was that his superiors or colleagues' families lived better than his own. What my mother often talked about was that the woman in the alley had made a new set of clothes and new jewelry. She always lamented that there was no extra money at home, so they had to live a tight life.

Although the family was not wealthy, they still insisted on sending my brother to school. The annual tuition was a considerable expense, not to mention the need for pens, ink, paper, and inkstone, as well as appointments with classmates, etc.

Her parents hoped that her elder brother would pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi, and then be promoted to a higher position to bring honor to the family. As for herself, she now knew that her goal when she grew up was to marry into a wealthy family and pave the way for her elder brother on her natal side.

It’s a pity that before my brother’s road was paved, the Xie family collapsed.

It is true that no matter how well you plan, you cannot predict the fate!

After hearing Qin Sui's verdict on the Xie family, Yao Zhu'er was both afraid and relieved. She was afraid that she would almost become one of them and be sent to such a dark place.

Fortunately, I heard that the old man of the Xie family was going to be executed.

That was her husband, but she was so happy that such a "vicious" person turned out to be her, Yao Zhuer.

For a moment, her thoughts went through many twists and turns, causing her expression to change several times.

After a long while, Yao Zhuer suppressed her turbulent emotions, looked at Qin Su, and asked in a low voice: "Madam, did you save me just to let me say this to him?"

"I want to borrow your identity to do something. If you can help me, I will definitely give you a corresponding reward. If you don't want to, you can leave here now. I don't need any reward from you."

Yao Zhuer couldn't believe Qin Shi's words. She always felt that Qin Shi had put a lot of effort into rescuing her and it was impossible for her to let her go like this.

Qin Sui saw her hesitation and said, "You don't believe me or him? I can promise to let you go in front of him."

Her slender finger pointed at Sun Jifei outside the stained glass window. Coincidentally, Sun Jifei also looked over and happened to see this scene. His eyes flashed slightly and his brows frowned.

Yao Zhuer quickly looked away, lowered her head and looked at her fingers on her knees, and said, "You asked me to leave, but I actually have nowhere to go, so I promised Madam!"

Qin Sui smiled and said, "Tomorrow I will send someone to escort you to meet the old man of the Xie family. Don't worry, I only want your identity and will not do anything bad to you."

After Yao Zhuer came out, Sun Jifei walked over and his eyes fell on Yao Zhuer's somewhat lonely face.

He waved to a passing maid, and the maid came over. Sun Jifei said, "You can take Miss Yao back home!"

Yao Zhuer raised her head and looked at Sun Jifei with some reluctance.

Sun Jifei didn't say much, just waved his hand and let them leave.

Yao Zhuer followed the maid and when she turned the corner, she looked back and found that Sun Jifei had already walked into the pavilion and sat down.

Suddenly, she felt a little amused at the extravagant hopes she had in her heart before.

Originally, she thought Sun Jifei was just a servant, but now it seems that his status is not low. She thought that Sun Jifei treated her differently before, but it was probably just her illusion.

In the pavilion, Qin Cui poured tea for Sun Jifei and said with a smile: "The hairpin on Miss Yao's head, is that the one you bought last time?" Sun Jifei did not comment, took the teacup and nodded to thank her.

"Uncle Sun, do you want to get married?" Qin Cui asked again.

"."Sun Jifei lowered his head and drank tea, still without saying anything.

"Uncle Sun, if you want her, I will try my best to ensure her safety and help you." Qin Sui's words were meaningful, and Sun Jifei could hear it.

"At my age, there's no point in talking about marriage. I'm a young girl, so I can just find someone of the same age to spend my life with."

Qin Cui raised her eyebrows, surprised that Sun Jifei was so unconfident. Did he think he was not worthy of Yao Zhuer?

"As for me, if I want something, I will do my best to get it. I never set many restrictions for myself in advance. It is better to do more than to think more. What do you think, Uncle Sun?"

Sun Jifei felt embarrassed that his thoughts were seen through. He was in his forties, but he had such thoughts, which made him feel ashamed.

"I'm going to the prison in person tomorrow, and I hope Uncle Sun will accompany Miss Yao and me."

Here, almost no one calls Yao Zhuer Mrs. Xie, they all call her Miss Yao.

Yao Zhuer also felt much more at ease.

The little maid was talkative and curious about Yao Zhuer. She kept asking Yao Zhuer various questions along the way.

Yao Zhuer didn't know how to answer, so she stammered and evaded the question.

When they were almost at the gate of Li Siniang's courtyard, Yao Zhuer suddenly asked, "Sun Jifei..."

"Uncle Sun, he is a very powerful man. He is in charge of the guards in the house. Whenever the master goes out, he has to arrange for someone to follow him."

"I heard that he is not married yet. But why is such a powerful man not married yet?" Yao Zhuer pretended to be calm and asked casually, but her palms were full of sweat.

"I don't know. Before, a maid in the old lady's courtyard fell in love with him, but was rejected. The old lady personally came forward to match them up. Alas, we all said that Uncle Sun probably won't get married in this life."

Yao Zhuer couldn't tell what she felt in her heart. She also arrived at the gate of the courtyard, said goodbye to the little maid, and took out five copper coins from her pocket and handed them to the little maid, her face flushed: "I'm really sorry, I don't have much silver and money, this is for my sister, please don't despise it."

The little maid put away the copper coins, bowed with a smile, and said, "Thank you Miss Yao for the reward. Hehe, this is a lot. How could this servant despise it?"

This family is good, but it is not easy to live without money. Yao Zhuer sighed. She didn’t know what she would do in the future.
Qin Su let her out of prison and went to see her parents. Now she was told that she could choose whatever she wanted. If she didn't want to help Qin Su, she could leave. But where else could she go? In the end, she only had one way to choose.

The next day, Li Siniang came personally to help her dress. As she had not slept the night before, her face looked pale. With her simple and elegant outfit, she looked even more charming and pitiful.

"I look like I have just recovered from a serious illness. Is that not good? How about putting on some rouge?" Yao Zhuer was wearing a plain white dress with only a silver hairpin on her head, without any other jewelry.

"No need, this is more suitable for your current situation!" Li Siniang smiled, took her hand and walked towards Qin Sui.

At the gate of the courtyard, they met Xiao Chenyu who was leaving. Li Siniang bowed and greeted him. Yao Zhuer also knelt down and bowed. After Xiao Chenyu left, Yao Zhuer secretly looked back.

Are both the man and woman of this house so young?
Qin Cui was still dressing up. She glanced in the mirror at Li Siniang and Yao Zhuer, who was shrinking a little behind Li Siniang, and was quite satisfied with Yao Zhuer's appearance.