Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 53 Aunt Six’s Badness
Aunt Six eagerly stuffed a mouthful of snacks and smiled at Qin Xi: "I didn't eat anything in the morning, and now I'm very hungry. Please let me eat something to fill my stomach first."

Aunt Six was wearing a brand new dark blue linen dress today and a new pair of cloth shoes. However, the creases in the dress showed that they had been in the cupboard for many years and were only worn out on the most important occasions.

After a plate of snacks was finished and a pot of tea was drunk, Aunt Six stopped and started talking slowly.

"A scholar came to Yanzi's house a few days ago. The whole family thought they could get Yanzi to marry him. He was said to be a scholar or something. Damn, can people like that bitch Yanzi? No, Qian'er said this morning. I went to town to buy something, but the person ran away."

Qin Xi remained calm and asked, "How did they know that the person had escaped?"

"There has been no sign of anyone for two days. What else could it be if he ran away?" Aunt Six was so gloating that she almost clapped her hands and shouted.

"This morning, the patriarch's family came to tell us that Yanzi will give some compensation to our family even if he marries Liu Xi. The bride price is not required. The foundation of the previously agreed house will be given to Liu Xi, and a dowry will be supplemented. I guarantee that Liu Xi and Yanzi will live comfortably in the future."

"So, Aunt Six is ​​moved again and agrees?" Qin Xiang looked at the woman in front of her, her face wrinkled and tired, but her eyes were full of calculation.

In Qin Xiang's eyes, Aunt Six was stupid and liked to take advantage, but she was Liu Xi's mother. If she really wanted to get married, it would be really difficult for Liu Xi to do so.

"Why don't you agree? This is a good thing. Our family is poor. To be able to marry a daughter-in-law who doesn't ask for a gift and pay a dowry is simply the best thing in the world."

"I heard that when Aunt Six first came to the Xiao family, many people advised Aunt Six not to bring Liu Xi with her, but Aunt Six was unwilling."

"Yes, alas, I can't bear to give up my own son to others. Even if he eats branyan vegetables, it's better to stay with his own mother." Aunt Six felt a little sad when she talked about the past.

"Liu Xi was very obedient when he was a child. He was always afraid that I would leave him and remarry. I don't know why, but he became disobedient when he got older. He always went against me. It's really annoying."

Aunt Six felt bad after talking about it and couldn't help but complain to Qin Xiang.

Qin Xi smiled faintly, put down the tea cup gently, and asked: "You loved Aunt Six when he was a child, why don't you love him now? Do you still want to trade your son for a piece of land or a house now?"

"What are you talking about? Liu Xi is my son, and I will naturally make the decision on his marriage. He still wants to change the world. Besides, what's wrong with this marriage? Why is he dissatisfied?" Aunt Six's expression changed. When I feel better, my voice becomes louder.

Lanhua thought it was a quarrel, and quickly remembered her other duty, to protect Qin Xiang, so she ran in with a rolling pin. Seeing that the two were just sitting and talking, she walked to the bench and sat down, staring at Liu with eager eyes. aunt.

Aunt Six was startled, pointed at her and asked Qin Xiang: "What are you doing, are you trying to hit me?"

Qin Xiang smiled and did not chase Lanhua out, but said to Aunt Six: "Aunt Six, please leave her alone; let's talk about Liu Xi."

Seeing that Lan Hua was indeed motionless, Aunt Six stopped caring about her and said, "Liu Xi is already eighteen or nineteen years old, what else can he do?"

No matter what the reason was, Liu Xi at least had his mother to worry about his marriage, and she was always better than Xiao Chenyu. If he hadn't married him by mistake, he might have continued to be single.After wandering for a moment, Qin Xiang said hurriedly and seriously: "Sixth Aunt, let me ask you, if Yanzi likes your second son, would you like it?"

Aunt Six was stunned for a moment and said, "The second child is still young. Besides, the marriage should be discussed with the elder brother first."

Qin Xiang's eyes became indifferent and her tone was a little cold: "I just want to ask Aunt Six, are you willing to marry your second son to a woman like Yan Zi? Aunt Six only needs to say yes or no?"

"No, I don't want to."

For some reason, Aunt Six was so suppressed by this young bride who had just grown hair that she didn't dare to make any mistakes. She didn't understand why, but she followed Qin Xiang's wishes unknowingly.

Naturally, she didn't know that Qin Xiang not only had knowledge and intelligence, but also had the power of being a mistress for many years. Once she showed her power as a mistress, many people would be afraid, not to mention that Aunt Six had only been in town for so many years. people.

Qin Xiang raised her eyebrows slightly, and a hint of sarcasm flew from the tip of her tongue: "Why does Aunt Six insist on Liu Xi marrying Yanzi? Isn't he your beloved son?"

Aunt Six was a little dizzy and hurriedly explained: "Of course it's not that I don't love him, but he has no father. Without a father to take care of him, what can I, a woman, do?"

"Liu Xi calls my husband brother and calls me sister-in-law. Now that he has come to join us, we will treat him as our family. Aunt Six, although you are his biological mother, I feel that this marriage is a matter of marriage." At this point, he paused and uttered two words loudly: "Inappropriate!"

Aunt Six was stunned for a while before she came back to her senses. She thought for a moment before slapping the table and cursing: "Xiao Er's family, don't be too harsh on your nose and face. I have lived a long time and have never I've heard of people being able to escape from their own mother, Liu Xi is my son, even if I have to beat him to death, he deserves to suffer."

Qin Xiang knew that many people only knew filial piety, such as the one in front of her. She could endure the violence of her husband's fists and kicks, but she would inflict violence on her son in another way.And she is the best at watching people and doing things. For example, the two children born to the Xiao family were distressed by Uncle Six, so she was also very distressed, and she usually didn't say a single harsh word.

On the contrary, Liu Xi, who loved her the most, became her punching bag. Or maybe, she herself didn't even realize what she had done?Or, if she knew it but did it, that would be truly bad.

Regardless of whether it was intentional or not, the harm caused to Liu Xi is unforgettable.

"Sixth Aunt, if I don't let him go, there are thousands of ways for you and Uncle Six to fight in vain. If you and Uncle Six discuss it carefully, Liu Xi will still be filial to you when he is capable in the future. You can discuss it among yourselves. , which one is better."

Aunt Six was not smart, and she even had no foresight. Her limited brain turned around and remembered the child's father's instructions in the morning: "No matter what Liu Xi says, bring the person back before talking about it. Besides, after Jingzhe, he will start digging the ground." He’s busy with farm work. If he doesn’t come back, who will do the work at home?”

Thinking of this, Aunt Six shook her head. After all, the benefits in front of her were tangible and tangible. It was still unclear how long it would take for Liu Xi to be successful in the future. Besides, Aunt Six knew Liu Xi and he was not a very capable person.

"Liu Xi's father told him to go back to work. The land at home should be plowed. His father is old and his legs and feet are weak. His younger brothers and sisters are still young and can't do the work."

"I heard from Xiao Chenyu that Liu Xi followed his sixth aunt to Xiao's house when he was six years old and started working on the farm. Why can't Liu Xi's brother still do farm work when he is twelve or thirteen years old?"

Aunt Six couldn't say anything to defend her, so she couldn't say that Liu Xi didn't have a father to protect her, right?
(End of this chapter)