Traveling through the mountains and fields to be leisurely

Chapter 195

Lan Sizhuang also came to the front and persuaded his son and sister,
"Things are like this, what reputation do I need, if the second brother doesn't save me, I will be killed by a headshot, anyway, I won't survive."

When Lan Xiuting saw her second brother, she cried even more. Lin Qiutang and Lan Lingxue also got out of the carriage at this time, and when they came to the front, thankfully the year would be counted now, but the first month was not out, and there were almost no people on the road. Things can get serious, and it doesn't look good on anyone's face.

"Go home with brother, let's go home and talk slowly, don't cry, there is always a solution to the matter, don't worry, there is a big thing, and brother will take care of it for you."

What Lan Erzhuang said made Lan Xiuting's tears burst into tears. Lan Lingxue secretly signaled Chunhua and Qiuyue to come over, and quickly stuffed the sister-in-law into the carriage, and the sister-in-law burst into tears. In this way, if this is seen by outsiders, it will be another easy talk.

Following Lan Xiuting into the carriage, Lan Lingxue sat beside her sister-in-law, took the handkerchief from Chunhua, and wiped her tears,

"Sister-in-law, what's the matter? Why are you crying like this? There are so many people in the family. Why can't anyone help you make up your mind?"

It was fine if Lan Lingxue didn't ask, but when she asked, Lan Xiuting cried even more sadly, sobbing and speaking indistinctly, it took Lan Lingxue a long time to figure out that grandma wanted to marry her sister-in-law to a woman who was about 50 years old. A widower who was 15 years old as his step-wife seems to be because the widower can afford the bride price of [-] taels of silver that his grandma clamored for.

"No way, I remember grandma likes you very much, how could she marry you into such a family just because of money."

Lan Lingxue really didn't believe it. In her memory, grandma didn't care much about anyone. Even the fourth uncle, who was able to talk at home now, was not treated very well by grandma when he was at home. On the contrary, this sister-in-law, in Lan Lingxue's impression, grandma has always been kind to her.

Upon hearing this, Lan Xiuting's crying that had gradually subsided sounded again, choked and said to Lan Lingxue,

"If our family is short of money, I will admit it and help the family. Even if I sell me, I have no complaints, but the family obviously has the conditions now. The second brother sends money home every year. This matter is the fourth brother. I told me everything, but my mother still wants to marry me to this old man. After my fourth brother heard about it, he firmly disagreed. He persuaded my mother, but my mother refused to listen. Ren's daughter-in-law said that she died of a serious illness, but the villagers all said in private that she was beaten to death by the old man, and that she was beaten to death without treatment, so she just persevered, survived and continued to be an ox. If you can’t make it through, it’s over, I’m scared, I’m really scared.”

As soon as Lan Xiuting mentioned this widower, her body began to tremble non-stop. It seemed that she was really frightened. Lan Lingxue's dislike for the old lady Lan escalated again.

"Then why don't you ask someone to bring a letter? Doesn't Fourth Uncle have our address in the capital? Write a letter, and we can help you find a way to save you from being afraid here alone."

With her niece's concern, Lan Xiuting's heart was finally softened a little. She heard from her fourth brother that this niece has a big heart, but she has an idea. If she tells her, she will help her find a way. Then it will definitely help me,

"I wrote it. The fourth brother refused to listen to my mother, so I wrote a letter to the second brother. How did you know that you came back from the capital so soon? It should be that you have already left the capital before the letter arrived in the capital. Yes, fortunately..."

Lan Xiuting choked up again,
"It's a good thing you're back. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do. I've already thought about it. If my mother insists on marrying me, I'll hit my head to death."

Lan Lingxue really hates the ancient practice of parents being able to manipulate the fate of their children at will, but the current status of society is here, and there are many things that cannot be compromised.

"Sister-in-law, don't keep mentioning that you can't die. It's not easy to live once. No matter how difficult it is, you have to find a way to get over it. Don't you still have us? Don't worry, sister-in-law, my father will not watch you jump into the fire pit Even if grandma insists, we will find a way to rescue you."

This old lady is really hated, but she has the identity of an elder there, just to make you helpless,

"Well, there are second brother, second sister-in-law, and our little basket."

At this time, Lan Xiuting pinned all her hopes on the second elder brother's family. Looking at this little girl who was not a few years older than herself, Lan Lingxue felt a suffocating suffocation in her heart. very,

"I was in the room just now, and the relationship between you and your fourth aunt seems to be pretty good. She has been by your side all the time, and she seems to be a stable and governor. Was my fourth aunt also hired by grandma?"

From the perspective of the old lady, I'm afraid she can't hire such a good wife, just like the uncle, she looks like a good woman, she has been pretending for ten years, but she finally revealed her true nature.
"The fourth sister-in-law was the one that the fourth brother took a fancy to. My mother didn't agree with it at first. She thought that the fourth sister-in-law's life was not rich. The fourth brother was working in the town, and the conditions were good. The mother said that she would find a suitable household for the fourth brother. family."

As far as my family's conditions are concerned, I still think that they are not rich. Old Madam Lan's eyes must have grown to the top of her head. Besides, the fourth uncle is just a part-time worker, so it's really ridiculous to mention the right family.

"But the fourth brother earns a lot and is able to support himself. In addition, he has been working on the cabinet for so long, and he can keep an eye on him when he talks. My mother can't do anything about him, so this is what he wants, but I No way, I have no ability to make money, I can only sew and mend, raise pigs and chickens, do laundry and cook, why would mother listen to me."

When it comes to herself, Lan Xiuting is half shorter,

"However, although I have no ability, I don't want to marry an old man who has lost three wives. He is about the same age as your grandfather. When I heard my mother tell me about this relationship, my heart burned. Turned to ashes."

Although Lan Xiuting is considered older among the girls waiting to be married, she is not too old to marry. Isn't it the right age to be sixteen or seventeen? Besides, I remember that I haven't gone to the capital yet at my home. At that time, grandma had already discussed the marriage of sister-in-law Luo, how did she end up with such a close relationship?Lan Lingxue couldn't figure it out a little bit, since she couldn't figure it out, she had to ask clearly, so as not to have any troubles in the middle, and finally helped out, was tired, and still hadn't settled down, then the gain outweighed the loss.

"It started to help me match people two years ago."

Lan Xiuting was still a little shy to be asked so directly by her niece. After all, in this era of marriage, she is not allowed to make decisions. If she raises a question, she will be reprimanded by her parents, as if she is about to be married off. , not like yourself,
"In our village and neighboring villages, many people came to propose marriage, and there is a young man in the neighboring village who is very nice."

Speaking of this, Lan Xiuting's voice lowered, and the choking in her voice became a little more obvious,

"My surname is Hao. His family has also asked someone to propose a marriage. I met him before. I went to the town to see my fourth brother, but I was stopped. I happened to meet him passing by and rescued me. I am very grateful to him." .”

It turned out to be a hero saving the beauty, Lan Lingxue listened with great interest,
"So when he came to propose marriage, I begged my mother to agree, but my mother asked him to take out a bride price of 15 taels of silver. Think about it, a farmer, who can give out 15 taels of silver casually, if our family Without your family, when have you ever seen more than five taels of silver?"

Speaking of this matter, Lan Xiuting also had a look of resentment, which was obviously embarrassing.

"That young man surnamed Hao gave up?"

Lan Xiuting's cheeks flew up to two red clouds, she moved her body awkwardly,
"No, no, he begged my mother to let me wait for him for two years. He will definitely earn 15 taels of silver to marry me. No one else can afford the dowry gift of 15 taels of silver. My mother agreed to his request. He secretly told me that he wanted to go out to earn money, and asked me to wait for him at home. As a result, after two years, he came back from the outside, but he was still penniless. When he came home, he was covered in injuries. Said that he made money, but on the way back, he encountered robbers, which made him so embarrassed, let my mother believe him, I am old, I can't wait any longer, let him marry me back first, He will definitely earn these 15 sons and give them to my mother, but my mother doesn't believe him anymore, saying that he has delayed my time for two years, he is a liar, go back where he came from, and never come to us again Home is here."

Mentioning these things, Lan Xiuting felt so wronged, tears fell one by one again, Lan Lingxue didn't know how to persuade her, after all, she didn't know this man, she had to figure out whether what he said was true or not Marriage is a big event, especially in this era, it is the rebirth of a woman, if you marry right, you will be happy for a lifetime, if you marry wrong, you will be soaked in bitter water until your death.

"I don't know if something really happened to him. Seeing his injuries, I feel very sad. I hope I am not mistaken. I am willing to believe that what happened to him is true. But, mother I don't believe it, my mother said that I am too soft-hearted and deserve to be cheated. If I am cheated into marriage like this, then I will never look up for the rest of my life, and I am a little scared again. What if I am wrong But what should I do, little basket, I know you have a big voice, tell my sister, who should I trust in this matter?"

This made Lan Lingxue answer, she had to figure out the truth before she could draw a conclusion, no, she didn't know this person, so she didn't dare to give my sister-in-law any advice, but Lan Lingxue still believed that there were still many good people in the world, she In my heart, I believe that this person's thinking still has the upper hand,
"I haven't met this person before, so I really don't dare to make a conclusion. Tell Dad later and let him make up your mind for my sister-in-law. After all, Dad is older and has experience. He is better than me."

When it comes to business, Lan Lingxue is very confident, she thinks she is very capable and discerning, but when it comes to emotions, Lan Lingxue is timid, she is an idiot in emotions, okay?

(End of this chapter)