Chapter 156 Younger brother became sensible

Back to Su Family's two little girls. They had played for a long time. Now they returned to the wing room, sleepiness suddenly took over. Not long later, they all obediently led to nap on the bed at the back. Only a stinky-expression Xiao Lin Yu and You Jin were left sitting a foot away from each other.

Qiu Fen and the others saw that Eldest Miss and Eldest Gentleman Xiao were so stiff. Thinking of what Madam had told her before, they quietly retreated out without saying a word. The door remained open to avoid suspicion.

Seeing her sitting far away and ignoring him, Xiao Lin Yu sighed. He stood up with a dry cough, walked to the chair that was only a small tea table away from You Jin and sat down. Then he looked at her with puppy eyes: "I'm leaving tomorrow..."

The meaning of seeking reconciliation was self-evident.

You Jin glared at him and replied: "Commandery Duke is so majestic now. Why are you following me?"

Sure enough, You Jin became angry again: "Now you are suddenly ennobled, you became so arrogant before you have secured your seat. If it gets out, what will others think?"

Thinking of his action just now, Xiao Lin Yu lowered his head with slight guilt. He reflected that he was really too impulsive just now. But when he thought of that man daring to put his thoughts on You Jin, he felt a pang in his chest. There was nowhere to vent his anger.

Knowing that he was wrong, Xiao Lin Yu naturally didn't dare to refute. So he let her reprimand him. He nodded and admitted his mistake: "I just can't stand him acting so frivolous. What if it affects your reputation?"

You Jin became even angrier when she heard his words. What affects her reputation? His Xiao Family was already living in her own home. Why didn't he think about affecting her reputation at that time? The other people only came to invite her to enjoy the lanterns. At this time, it will affect her reputation?

Receiving an inexplicable glare, Xiao Lin Yul didn't know what he did wrong again. He had a reason for thinking this way. In his heart, he had already determined that his wife can only be You Jin. So after the new emperor ascended the throne, he was so anxious that he didn't want to wait for a moment. He rushed to Luohe Prefecture because he was afraid of missing her again.

From the start, they were one family. What fear was there of affecting reputation?

In the bright candlelight, the young girl's lotus face was flushed with slight anger. While the man was secretly happy in his heart. You Jin cared about me!

After pondering for a long time, he took out the red jade hairpin that he had kept in his pocket for a long time: "This is a red jade hairpin that I got by chance. It's perfect for you."

The red jade was very beautiful in color. A natural red begonia blooms at the tail of the hairpin. Under the bright yellow candlelight, the red jade hairpin looked even more luxurious.

"What does this count as? Apology gift for making me angry?" You Jin smiled slightly. The beautiful eyes looking at him seem to express that she wasn't so easy to coax.

Qiu Fen and the few maids who were guarding outside vaguely heard the conversation between Eldest Miss and Gentleman Xiao. A smile appeared on their lips and they took another five steps back.

In the early morning of the next day, it was dawn. Second Master Xiao and Xiao Lin Yu were ready to go to the capital. Xiao Lin Feng and Xiao Lin Wen were also going to the capital together. Plus Xiao Lin Yu's guards that came with him, a group of more than ten people packed their bundles and set off for the capital.

Standing at the door, Xiao Lin Yu bowed to Xiao and Su families headed by Mrs. Song who was supported by a cane: "Lin Yu is leaving. Elders, please take care."

Mrs. Song and Mrs. Yu watched their grandson (son) hopped on the horse with reddened eyes. They couldn't resist reminding him again and again. Only when the sun in the east quietly climbed up the hillside, Second Master Xiao gave the order to set off: "Mother, Eldest Brother, Hai Feng will take good care of the younger generations."

Sitting on the horse, Xiao Lin Yu looked back deeply at You Jin with a flying fairy bun and begonia red jade hairpin, who was standing behind Xiao Family. Then he swung the whip to urge the horse to follow the crowd.

It wasn't until the figures of Xiao Lin Yu and others disappeared into the vast sky and earth that Xiao and Su families supported each other back in.

You Jin followed behind Mrs. Song. Thinking of that man's fiery gaze just now, she remembered last night when she kissed Xiao Lin Yu impulsively. He had turned it around and took charge and kissed her until the corners of her lips were even scratched. She couldn't feel a blush climb up her cheeks. No more words were said.

After Xiao Lin Yu returned to the capital, construction on Xiao Family's house officially started beside Han Family's land.

It was unknown how Mrs. Song persuaded everyone in Xiao Family. Initially, You Jin thought that Xiao Family's whole family was going to return to the capital. Unexpectedly they still settled in Wuliqiao according to the original plan. As for Xiao Family's clan in Luohe Prefecture. Ever since they found out that Xiao Lin Yu was made the Commandery Duke, they came to seek reconciliation but were beaten back by Mrs. Song: "When our branch was in trouble, the clan was afraid of being implicated and had already expelled us from the family tree. Even my husband's tablet cannot enter the ancestral hall. Now, reconciliation is impossible."

The elders of Xiao Family with heavy responsibilities were scolded by Mrs. Song to the point they didn't dare to raise their heads. They turned to Xiao Hai Ru for peace: "Hai Ru, you are the master of the family. You must know that the ancestors of the clan are no joke. You mustn't be so short-sighted."

The implication was that Mrs. Song was short-sighted and held grudges.

Xiao Hai Ru didn't want to see them even more, so he said directly: "Everyone, speak no more. Since my branch has been separated, then leave it. There is no reason to return back?"

After that, he told people to send the guest.

Back when Xiao Family was rich and powerful, they bought hundreds of mu of land for the clan. The clan school was also funded by their family's money. Who would have thought that when Xiao Family was in ruin, they would receive so much favor from their family? On the contrary, the clan whom they helped greatly acted the fastest. After receiving the news, they expelled their family from the genealogy. Even the memorial tablet of the deceased old Master Xiao wasn't allowed to enter the ancestral hall again. Su Family helped to find a temple for temporary offerings to prevent the incense from being cut off.

Xiao Family's clan who returned in defeat naturally didn't give up so easily. After all, the entire Xiao Family's clan can hold their head high in Luohe Prefecture with a branch producing a Commandery Duke! So they thinned their cheeks and came to the door to beg a few times. Xiao Hai Ru was so annoyed that he simply told Su Family's gatekeeper that they won't see anyone from Xiao Family.

Seeing that it was unrepairable, so the clan can only unwillingly give up.

Back to You Bao. Her wedding date was set on February 23rd. Now that the wedding date was approaching, Su Family had begun to prepare for it. Because Wei Family was a scholarly family, Mrs. Su and You Jin asked Mrs. Zhao, who was also from a scholarly family, to help with the wedding preparations.

Mrs. Zhao was initially the head of the household, so it wasn't difficult to manage these things. Going by You Yin's marriage standard, she also helped You Bao prepare the dowry.

On the eve of You Bao's wedding, Su Family had a rare family meeting.

"I discussed it with Mother. Now that our family's girls are getting older and will be the other families' mistress of the household in three to five years. In order for our girls to not be wronged and live a good life, I decided to divide all of our family assets into ten shares. One share for each of the ten members of our family. Those who married will receive dividends every six months. Those who aren't married will still be divided according to the previous monthly payment. What do you think?"

Su Family's girls were initially at a loss as to why a family meeting was held and couldn't help being shocked when they heard what Eldest Sister said. Especially You Yin, You Zhu and You Bao, who had been in contact with the family's business. They said in unison: "This was too much!"

One must know that the family assets was now at least a hundred thousand silver liang a year. Ten percent was ten thousand liang!

"Eldest Sister, I can't. When I got married, you and Mother gave enough." As the only daughter who was currently married, You Yin refused first: "With how promising our shop are now, there are few thousands of liang every year. How can I spend so much money?"

"Yes! Eldest Sister, we still have Kang-er in our family. It is impossible for us to marry out and divide off 70% to 80% of the money. Leave Kang-er some money?" Sitting next to You Yin, You Bao had the same opinion. Just the money part of the dowry prepared by the family for her was nearly ten thousand silver liang alone. If ten thousand silver liang were distributed every year, wouldn't it empty out the family?

Before You Jin could speak, Su Kang, who was sitting next to Mrs. Su, spoke first: "Eldest Sister, I don't want money. Give it all to elder sisters. I'm a man. I got to rise above through my own ability!"

The original tense atmosphere bubbled with amusement from Su Kang's words which were both mature and childish.

You Jin suppressed her smile and responded: "No. As long as we are members of our family, then each person will have a share. What do you think, Kang-er?"

Su Kang really tilted his head and thought about it. Finally he nodded cautiously: "Alright. No matter who or where the sisters marry, they are still members of our Su Family."

Seeing Younger Brother being so sensible and caring, Su Family's sisters all ooh and their hearts softened: "Why is our Kang-er so sensible!"

Being praised by the group of sisters, seven-year-old Kang-er quietly blushing, hid behind Mrs. Su, and refused to show his face.

You Jin narrowed her eyes with a smile. Just as she said, she will definitely be able to teach this younger brother well.

Since Eldest Sister, Mother, and the small pillars of Su Family have no objections, the distribution of Su Family's property had been settled: married daughter will receive a share every six months until Su Family's asset are ruined or the married daughter dies; the monthly standard of twenty silver liang was still issued to unmarried daughters and the rest will belong to the public fund.

You Jin even prepared the distribution paperwork. You Jin, Su Kang and Mrs. Su signed each paperwork. Each of the other younger sisters also signed their names on the one they received. There was no need to mention there was a copy of each of the paperwork.

The next day was You Bao's big day. After the meeting, Su Family dispersed and took a rest early.

Back to the wedding on next day. Fourth Wei finally got his wish and carried the beauty back home. The joy made the normally pedantic Fourth Wei in high spirits today. On top of that, the big red wedding robe enhanced his already good-looking appearance. He looked a little more youthful and energetic than his past unaffected appearance.

If there was another person who was extremely happy about this marriage, that was Second Madam Wei. Sitting in the hall and watching the youngest son lead her daughter-in-law to kneel down and bow to her, Second Madam Wei had already grinning until her eyes were squinting.

Initially, Old Madam Wei felt the family background was a bit unsuitable. After knowing that Su Family had received the plaque personally bestowed by the emperor's imperial pen, her impression of Su Family's daughters had changed quite a lot. One must know that the daughters of Su Family had been praised by the emperor's golden mouth and jade words. If her granddaughter-in-law was brought out, who wouldn't envy her Wei family?

So everyone was happy about this marriage and it worked out well.


Chapter 157 Birthday

The seventh day of April was You Jin's eighteenth birthday.

Although she was a 'high-age' unmarried daughter, Su Family still held a lively birthday party for You Jin. There were people from Xiao Family, Han Family, and You He's husband's family in attendance. A total of four tables were full. Truly lively.

"I wish Eldest Sister smooth sailing in all matters and no illness or worries." Su Family's little girl held fruit wine and toasted today's birthday star.

You Jin, who was already a little tipsy, drank it all with a smile: "As long as you are all well, Eldest Sister will be fine."

Seeing that even the youngest You Duan had grown into a delicate and lovely little girl, You Jin felt emotional and joyful at the same time. Cup after cup, she drank and unexpectedly got a little drunk.

Since they were at home, Mrs. Su wasn't going to restrict the children. Unforeseen, during the banquet, Eldest Daughter was drunk. Seeing Eldest Daughter sitting there blankly with red cheeks, Mrs. Su hurriedly got someone to help her back to her boudoir : "Quickly get some hot water for Miss to wipe down. Cook some hangover soup in the kitchen to serve."

"It was nothing. I'm fine." Although You Jin was drunk, she still had some awareness. She leaned weakly on Qiu Fen and Bai Zhi and waved her hand to tell Mrs. Su not to be too busy: "I'll go back to my room and rest for a while."

Although she said she was fine, how could Mrs. Su believe it? It took a long time to sort out before it came to a stop. Not long after, the front came to report, saying that it was Gentleman Xiao who had arrived outside the door. Mrs. Su had no choice but to get someone to clear the table and prepare some tea and foods for Xiao Lin Yu.

As soon as Xiao Lin Yu came in, he asked Mrs. Su to dismiss those around. Then he knelt down on both knees, and kowtowed to Mrs. Su: "Auntie Su, Lin Yu came here this time to request You Jin's hand in marriage."

Mrs. Su hadn't recovered from the shock of him kneeling down. When she heard him say this, she was taken aback for a moment. Then she smiled in delight: "Good child, get up at once."

From the start, Mrs. Su was worrying about her daughter's marriage. Now her favorite son-in-law candidate came all the way to Luohe Prefecture and the first thing he did was to propose to marry her daughter. How could she be unwilling? She rushed to help the person up, and responded: "I know you have always been excellent, so I naturally won't say no. But you also know that You Jin is one with her own thoughts. If she agrees, this marriage can work."

"Since it's like this, Son-in-law thanks Mother-in-law first." Xiao Lin Yu was delighted to have Mrs. Su's consent, and made another bow to Mrs. Su: "I wonder where You Jin is at this time?"

He rushed back all the way to give her a birthday gift, and then ask her to marry him.

"You Jin is drunk, so she just went to rest now. You can go and have a look." Mrs. Su thought that her daughter was unwilling to marry because of Eldest Gentleman Xiao and now that he propose, she felt it should be fine and let the servant outside to take him to the backyard.

The second entry's east compound courtyard was You Jin's boudoir. Qiu Fen and others had finished waiting upon Eldest Miss on washing up and changing into clean clothes. The outside servant brought Xiao Lin Yu in.

Sitting on the couch with her back leaning on a soft pillow and supporting her heavy head with one hand, You Jin heard that someone was coming from outside. So she ordered weakly: "Please come in."

Seeing that Miss was a bit awake, Qiu Fen complied, led Eldest Gentleman Xiao in, and retreated to the door to guard.

Xiao Lin Yu just entered the room, and saw the young girl with her hair tied loosely in a bun and with rosy cheeks smiling at herself under the bright candlelight. He felt his heart melt instantly and his throat was slightly itchy. His voice was dry and hoarse : "Jin-er..."

"You're back?" You Jin tilted her head and looked at the man standing only three or four steps away from him. Her eyes were a little hazy. Then she leaned forward feebly.

"Be careful!" Xiao Lin Yu strode forward to catch her: "Why are you so drunk?"

You Jin's hands wrapped around his neck like dexterous snakes, tightly wrapping around him: "I thought you didn't remember..."

Xiao Lin Yu never knew that a drunk You Jin would act like a spoiled and shameless three year old. He was reluctant to break away from her, so the two hugged each other and satt on the couch. You Jin leaned softly against Xiao Lin Yu's arms. Looking up at the man with watery eyes, her red lips parted slightly.

Xiao Lin Yu swallowed hard, and began to recite the Four Books and Five Classics silently in his heart. Apart from hugging You Jin, he didn't dare to take any step further: "Jin-er, be good. Can you let me go?"

"No." You Jin shook her head like a rascal, and said, "Let go and you run away again."

"I'm right here. No, uh..." Xiao Lin Yu hadn't finished speaking when her extremely alluring red lips came closer and directly blocked his unfinished words.

With the man's slightly cold lower lip in her mouth, You Jin bit him deliberately. The man let out a muffled 'En' and immediately took control instead. He hugged the young girl tightly in his arms and kissed the soft red lips that he had missed for months.

In the quiet room, no one spoke. Only a pair of little mandarin ducks were kissing wantonly and indulgently. Occasionally, there were sounds of kissing. So ambiguous that it made people blush.

It was unknown how long the kiss lasted, You Jin only knew that the deer in her heart was about to fly away when she was let go. She leaned against the panting man's arms whose heart was also pounding. The smile on her lips tempted Xiao Lin Yu and made him mentally recite Tao Te Ching.

In fact, when You Jin kissed Xiao Lin Yu, her mind had already cleared up a lot. There were some elements of testing in mind. She knew that she liked Xiao Lin Yu, but she didn't dare to confirm whether Xiao Lin Yu still liked her until she was kissed gently. So lovingly as if he was holding a worldly treasure in his hands. Only then, You Jin understood his affection for her.

Although Xiao Lin Yu kissed his sweetheart again, he was both happy and guilty. How could he take advantage of his sweetheart when her consciousness wasn't clear? The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his gentlemanliness was in vain. He even felt a little ashamed to face You Jin and Su Family who trusted him so much.

You Jin was clueless to what was going on in his heart. She leaned against his arms and listened to his strong heartbeat. The drunkness gradually took over and she soon fell into a deep sleep.

Hearing the movement in his arms, Xiao Lin Yu knew that You Jin was asleep. He had a wry smile on his lips: "Silly Jin-er. Aren't you afraid of me swallowing you alive?"

Though he said this, his movements were very light. He carried the young girl to the carved wooden bed, carefully put her on the bed, and then covered her with a brocade quilt.

Standing in front of the bed and looking at the young girl's sleeping face, Xiao Lin Yu leaned in and kissed her forehead lightly: "Have a good dream."

Then he reluctantly left You Jin's boudoir. Outside Qiu Fen and others saw him come out and all bent their knees to salute.

"Go in and keep an eye on Eldest Miss. She is resting now. A drunk person may ask for water at night." Xiao Lin Yu detailedly instructed Qiu Fen and others before leaving.

Being ordered by Madam and Eldest Gentleman Xiao, Qiu Fen naturally paid attention. After a whole night's watch, Eldest Miss had woke up twice in the middle of the night to ask for water. Needless to say, she was busy lighting the lantern and pouring water.

Back to Xiao Family. Their house hadn't yet to finish constructing. Xiao Family still lived in the the east compound courtyard in the front yard of Su Family.

Hearing the commotion outside, Xiao Hai Ru put on his clothes and got up to look. Who was it if it wasn't his eldest son standing tall under the moonlight? Although Xiao Hai Ru lived in Luohe Prefecture, he was still very concerned about the affairs of the capital. He wasn't surprised to see Eldest Son come back. After all, today was the birthday of Eldest Miss of Su Family. So he asked, "Have you gone to see her?"

"I've seen." Xiao Lin Yu nodded a little shyly: "Father, rest earlier. It is getting dark now."

Xiao Hai Ru nodded, and said: "Your room was cleaned every day. You should take a rest early. Whatever the matter, we will talk about it tomorrow."

In the early morning of the next day, You Jin felt a splitting headache before she opened her eyes. Laying on the bed, she weakly cried out, "Ah."

Outside, Qiu Fen heard the movement in the inner room, and came in with hot water: "Miss, are you awake?"

You Jin squinted her eyes and raised her head in a daze for a while. Seeing the sun shining in from outside, she rubbed her temples and asked, "What time is it?"

"It is a quarter past nine." Qiu Fen put down the hot water, walked behind Miss and gently massaged Miss's temples: "This morning, Madam ordered not to disturb Miss's rest. So I didn't dare to disturb Miss."

You Jin enjoyed Qiu Fen's perfect massage and sighed comfortably. The memory of last night came back intermittently. Everything at the front was fine. Only the passionate kiss between her and Xiao Lin Yu was so sweet that she had the urge to get a nosebleed. Was it true or fake?

"Yesterday, when I was drunk, you were the one who guarded me?" You Jin coughed dryly, trying to control herself not to think about the memory of her being a flower picker molesting a decent man.

Qiu Fen's hand never stopped moving: "I was guarding. However, when Eldest Gentleman Xiao came here around 9 p.m., I was guarding outside."

Qiu Fen's response exploded in You Jin's head like a thunderbolt. She closed her eyes in pain and embarrassment. How could she face Xiao Lin Yu in the future?

She didn't want to face Xiao Lin Yu, but Xiao Lin Yu seemed to care more about her because of last night's kiss. Before the master and servant in this room finished talking in the inner room, the maid outside the room passed the message at the door: "Eldest Miss, Commandery Duke has arrived."

Now You Jin wished she could turn into an ostrich and bury her head in the ground. Immediately, she fell back into the brocade quilt, waved to Qiu Fen, and lowered her voice: "Just say I haven't gotten up yet. Go!"

Qiu Fen didn't know why Master acted so guilty. Still, she went out according to the master's wishes and closed the door gently.

You Jin was lying on the bed and could only hear intermittent voices coming in from outside. Qiu Fen indeed refused Xiao Lin Yu to enter according to the nonsense she made up.

After a while, the wooden door opened with a squeak. Footsteps came in lightly and stopped when it reached the bed.

"Have he left?" You Jin laid on the bed. Her muffled voice came from under the quilt. She didn't want to face this cruel reality at all.

But the visitor gently pulled away the brocade quilt covering her face, and a smiling face appeared in front of her eyes. If it wasn't Xiao Lin Yu, who was it?

"Why don't you want to see me?" Xiao Lin Yu was afraid that she would suffocate in the quilt, so after gently pulling the quilt away, he asked softly, "Jin-er blamed me for last night..."

When mentioning what happened last night, You Jin was already embarrassed. Now the embarrassment hit the max: "Stop, can you not mention what happened last night? I was drunk. It was my fault, It was all because of my impulsiveness."

Xiao Lin Yu didn't expect her to react like this. The smile that was still lingering became a little bit more disappointed in an instant: "I thought last night was a mutual affection. Never thought it was wishful thinking on my side. Since it's like that, take a good rest. I won't disturb."

After saying that, he turned around and left the east compound courtyard.

Watching his back full of disappointment, You Jin felt a little unspeakable discomfort in her heart. She obviously didn't mean it that way. Why did she, who was usually eloquent, was now clumsy? The young girl who didn't want to face the reality put the quilt over her head again and shouted in a low voice: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Qiu Fen saw Gentleman Xiao going out in a daze and her own miss covered herself under the quilt again. Not knowing what happened, she could only stay outside quietly, not daring to make a sound.


Chapter 158 Ten thousand words, three into one~~

Everyone in Xiao Family noticed that something was amiss between the two of them. In the early morning of the next day, when Xiao Family had breakfast, Mrs. Song unexpectedly broke the rule of not talking when eating. Somewhat worried, she asked Eldest Grandson: "Didn't you pat your chest and promise me yesterday that you'll propose marriage to Su Family's lass? Why does it only take a day for that attitude to fade away? Could it be that you were rejected?"

Xiao Lin Yu's face was slightly pale. Awkwardness was revealed on his face: "Old Ancestor."

Seeing his reaction, Mrs. Yu and Mrs. Song knew that their stupid son (grandson) was rejected.

Mrs. Yu unhurriedly sighed and said: "As the saying goes, a waterfront pavilion gets the moonlight first. You were away for three years. Now you're back, you have gone for a good few months after half a month. Even if Su Family's lass has some old feelings for you, it will be grind into nothing sooner or later. I heard from You Ling a few days ago that the lieutenant of the army stationed in Luohe Prefecture asked someone to come to Su Family to ask for marriage. You Ling had glanced from a distance and said he looked quite dignified. And he is about the same age as Jin lass. Quite a good match."

After finishing speaking, she looked at her son with sympathy.

Xiao Lin Yu's complexion darkened a little after listening to his mother's rippling 'revelation'. The only time in his life when his heart moved was given to You Jin five years ago. He was really unwilling to give her up to others like this. But if she had no feelings for him, how can he have the heart to snatch her? For a while, his mind was in a struggle, not knowing what to do.

Although Mrs. Yu verbally hurt her son, she sincerely hoped that her son and Su Family's lass could get married as soon as possible. Now Eldest Son was almost twenty-six. If there were no such mishap at home, the child would be enlightened now. In order to embrace her grandson as soon as possible, Mrs. Yu secretly found You Jin by herself behind her son's back.

You Jin, who was busy in the study, heard people outside saying that Mrs. Yu has arrived. She put down the account book in her hand and went out with a smile to welcome her in: "How can I help Auntie?"

"Nothing much. Just came to see you. I didn't disturb your matter?" Mrs. Yu sat at the head. With a smile on her face, she tested: "If you are busy, l'll come back later?"

You Jin accepted the floral tea brought by Qiu Fen and put it in front of Mrs. Yu. She smilingly replied, "I don't have anything important to do here. Auntie, don't fret."

You Jin was sorting the previous month's ledger. Now, there was a dedicated person for each asset. She only needed to sort out the account books every month. So she wasn't too busy.

Hearing what she said, Mrs. Yu sat down in peace and drank a cup of tea. She said hesitantly: "You Jin, Auntie came to see you today as I really want to ask you about something."

You Jin was clueless, thinking it was about the female academy. She nodded: "Auntie, do speak."

"Are you still blaming Auntie for wrongly blaming you?" After thinking about it, Mrs. Yu felt that part of the reason for You Jin's reluctance to agree to Eldest Son's marriage proposal was also due to her. So she came to find You Jin today to apologize: "This matter had nothing to do with Lin Yu. Auntie was also anxious about Lin Yu's life-long affairs. And that child had always been stubborn. Since he was young, he would not change his mind once he set on it. Blinded by anger, Aunt got mad at you."

When You Jin heard Mrs. Yu mentioned the incident of insulting her in the letter back then, she couldn't help but feel a little confused: "The matter is in the past. Why is Auntie talking about these trivial matters?"

"Auntie did it out of love for Elder Brother Xiao back then. I never blamed Auntie." You Jin, who was still smiling, looked at Mrs. Yu with clear eyes. It showed the truth.

Hearing her magnanimous and sensible words, Mrs. Yu felt ashamed and happy at the same time. She was ashamed that she had blamed this good child before she knew the inside story. Happy, thinking that if her family got such a sensible and head mistress of the household for the next generation. What worry was there for Xiao Family to not improve in the future?

Mrs. Yu, who was so happy that she lost her composure for a moment. She patted You Jin's hand: "Good child, Auntie didn't dare to ask for anything else but for you to give Lin Yu a chance? This child is stubborn. Auntie don't blame you for rejecting him. Just seeing him lifeless for the past two days, Auntie was feeling uncomfortable! Today, Auntie can only thin my cheek to beg you. Even if this marriage match fails, Aunt hopes that you two can openly and honestly talk about it, okay?"

You Jin just heard Mrs. Yu's words and vaguely guessed a bit. She never expected that she would say it directly now. She was a little embarrassed for a while. Weren't ancient people supposed to be reserved? The smile on her face froze for a moment before returning to normal: "I kept note of what Auntie said. Can Auntie allow me to think about it?"

Mrs. Yu knew that as an elder, it was a bit too much to force the younger generation to give her son a chance. With clear eyes, she can tell Su Family's lass wasn't uninterested in her silly son. The young couple may have some misunderstandings and neither was willing to bow their heads first. So she, as the mother, had to work harder.

After sending Mrs. Yu away, You Jin returned to the study and sat down. You Zhu rushed in like a headless fly and sat next to You Jin with an expression of 'I'm very angry, come and ask me why'.

"What's the matter? Did you eat gunpowder?" You Jin knew that her younger sister was a bit impatient, but her temper had been grinded a lot over the years. It had been a long time since she saw her blow up like today: "Who is so bold to make our third miss angry like this? Let Eldest Sister know and Eldest Sister will help you deal with him!"

"Elder Sister! I'm still fuming and you are teasing me like this!" How could You Zhu not know that Eldest Sister was teasing herself? She called out 'Eldest Sister' three times and each time became more and more coquettish.

You Jin was so amused by her being angry and wanting to laugh reaction: "Okay, okay, Eldest Sister won't mess with you. So tell me who made you so angry?"

"It was just an annoying tail!" When You Zhu recalled that no matter where she went, that person would follow her and would fight with her in everything. The blood that had calmed down a lot began to churn again: "If I meet him again tomorrow, I must show him how capable this miss is!"

Seeing the gnashing expression on her young sister's pretty face, the smile on You Jin's lips deepened. Although her sister was short-quick tempered, she knew how to behave. So she let her be.

Thinking of what Mrs. Su had mentioned to her yesterday, she asked: "I heard from Mother that a family came to ask for marriage a while ago. The young man is currently the lieutenant of the Luohe Prefecture garrison. He is eighteen years old and has a good character and family background. How do you feel?"

"He even dares to propose marriage!" After listening to Eldest Sister's words, You Zhu's silver teeth almost gnawed broken: "Want to marry me? Tell him, Xu Mao Lin, to run around Luohe Prefecture three times and shout 'I am a big stupid donkey' before I think about it!"

You Jin noticed some clues and boldly guessed: "You know Lieutenant Xu? Could it be that he made you angry?"

"Pah, who knows that brute?" It was unknown what grudge You Zhu had with Lieutenant Xu. When she heard Eldest Sister mentioning this person, she didn't care about her manners at all and spat viciously: "A big and rough brute. This girl doesn't fancy!"

"Oh?" You Jin replied with great interest, why did she feel that her younger sister had a deep relationship with this Lieutenant Xu? After seeing off her younger sister who came and went in a hurry, You Jin, whose eyes were shining brightly. She ordered Qiu Fen to call over the person serving her younger sister.

Li Xia and Gu Yu were senior staff who have been serving You Zhu for four or five years. When they saw Elder Sister Qiu Fen from Eldest Miss's courtyard come to look for them, they naturally rushed to Eldest Miss's courtyard to receive orders.

Looking at the two people standing in the hall with their hands down, You Jin said indifferently: "You two are responsible for serving Third Miss. Let me ask you two, why did Third Miss get angry today?"

Li Xia and Gu Yu didn't know that Lieutenant Xu's family had sent someone to ask for a marriage match. They only thought that Eldest Miss saw Third Miss being in a fit and wanted to know a thing or two. They looked at each other and spilled out about everything today: "During the lunch break at the female academy today, Third Miss thought how Second Miss is about to give birth and wanted to buy some materials for Second Miss as a spare. When passing by Qinjia Lane, a sneaky thief bumped into Lieutenant Xu. Third Miss, who was behind Lieutenant Xu, saw this and took the thief down on the spot."

"Third Miss is impulsive and you don't even keep an eye?" You Jin knew that her younger sister had some skills and had a sense of justice. But she never imagined that she would go out to catch a thief in the street: "Furthermore, didn't Third Miss help Lieutenant Xu. How did this Lieutenant Xu turn gratitude into feud?"

Hearing Eldest Miss's question, Li Xia and Gu Yu glanced at each other, but didn't dare to hide it: "The thief is only eight or nine years old. Third Miss wants to send him to the official. Lieutenant Xu takes pity on the thief's poor family condition and rashly stole because of his old grandmother who was seriously ill at home. Not only did he give the purse that Third Miss got back for him to the thief, but he also lectured Third Miss a bit, saying that it is better for a woman to be quiet and elegant. It is really inappropriate to yell hit and kill at every turn..."

"Then?" You Jin knew her younger sister's temper well. Her good intention was treated like a donkey and reprimanded. She definitely couldn't swallow down this breath.

Li Xia swallowed. Resigned to her fate, she continued, "Third Miss couldn't hold back her anger, she fought with Lieutenant Xu..."

"What?" You Jin's beautiful eyes were shocked. She stared at Li Xia and Gu Yu in disbelief: "You mean Third Miss started fighting with someone on the street?"

"Servant girl knows her mistake. Please punish, Eldest Miss!" Seeing that Eldest Miss was truly angry, Li Xia and Gu Yu knelt down on the ground without defending themselves.

You Jin took a long breath, waved her hands, and said, "Get up first."

Then she sat on the chair and meditated without saying a word for a long time.

Li Xia Gu Yu didn't dare to speak. They remained standing there with her hands down, waiting for Eldest Miss to order.

"Li Xia and Gu Yu didn't stop Third Miss from acting impulsively. Fine them three months' salary as a punishment." After a while, the two received Eldest Miss's punishment. They couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief when they heard that it was only a fine of three months' salary. Then they heard Eldest Miss continue to speak: "Don't let Third Miss know that I told you to come here to answer questions today."

"Yes." The two of them kept in mind Eldest Miss's order. When they saw that Eldest Miss had no more orders, they retreated. Looking at the blue sky outside, they breathed a sigh of relief.

Knowing that the grievance between her younger sister and Lieutenant Xu was due to this matter, You Jin was relieved. She joked with Qiu Fen with a smile: "This Lieutenant Xu had some skills, he can control You Zhu."

"From what I heard from Li Xia pair just now, I feel that Lieutenant Xu was a bit arbitrary and willful. I'm afraid that Third Miss will suffer." Qiu Fen stood by the desk, slowly grinding ink as she expressed what was in her heart to Miss .

"In this way, it is better to see each other first. If it isn't good, then we should avoid it." After listening to Qiu Fen's words, You Jin felt that it made sense and responded. Putting down the brush in her hand, she said: "So let's try it in the next few days."

For the lifelong affairs of the younger sisters, You Jin was still very cautious. In this era, women always suffer more in marriage. She can't worry about the younger sisters for the rest of her life. But she at least had to choose someone for them that can support each other for a lifetime.


Back to Xu Mao Lin. Three years ago, he was only fifteen years old and joined the army to kill the enemy. In the battle to defend Luohe Prefecture, he beheaded the enemy army's left forward's head. Before reaching the age of twenty, he was already a sixth rank lieutenant in the army. This showed he was quite talented.

Xu Family was originally a noble family with a title. When it reached Xu Mao Lin's generation, it was the last generation of nobles. There were only him, his widowed Mother who had been widowed for ten years, and his thirteen-year-old younger sister in the family. The family had inherited the title for three generations, there was still some heritage in the family.

This time when Xu Family went to Su Family to seek for marriage, it was Mother Xu who made the decision before discussing it with Xu Mao Lin. After knowing about this matter, he inevitably explained to his Mother Xu, "Son is just eighteen. The perfect time to make contributions. A man would lack no wife? The most urgent thing is to make contributions. Reviving my Xu Family's lintel is top priority."

Mother Xu looked quite a bit like a Jiangnan woman. Only her eyebrows and eyes were similar to her eldest son. Looking at Eldest Son who was seven percent similar to her late husband, Mother Xu sighed: "How could I not know of your ambition? It's just Mother is getting worse and worse now. And your sister is soft-tempered. There's a need for someone to support the family."

In fact, Mother Xu knew that You Zhu had a reputation for being somewhat aggressive but she thought it was a good trait. After Master left and if she hadn't held up her breath and been aggressive once, them orphans and widow would have been eaten by those clan relatives. How can she bring up her pair of children then?

Eldest Son had great ambitions, while Youngest daughter was too soft-tempered. She had been in poor health since she gave birth to Youngest Daughter thirteen years ago. In addition, she fell ill again in the winter of last year. Mother Xu was worried that if she passed, this family would fall apart. So she was in a hurry to choose a good marriage for Eldest Son.

"Mother, don't say such depressing words. Mother's body is recovering now. You can nurture your body with peace of mind. Don't worry too much." Xu Mao Lin didn't know Mother Xu's thoughts. He only thought that she was too worried during her illness and couldn't avoid comforting her a bit.

Mother Xu sighed. She knew her own body. It was a matter of two or three years. If she left like this and the two children hadn't settled down, how could she have the face to meet the ancestors of Xu Family?

Seeing Mother like this, Xu Mao Lin didn't want to say anything more. It just so happened that Mother's personal attendant came in with the freshly prepared medicine. It was time for Mother Xu to take the medicine. Xu Mao Lin knew that Mother was going to rest after taking the medicine and didn't disturb her anymore. He only instructed the attendant to take care of her carefully. He stated that there were important matters in the barracks and left the inner courtyard to prepare to go back to the barracks.

"Brother, are you going out?" It turned out to be Xu Mao Lin's younger sister, Xu Rong Jia. She had come back from outside: "The sun is shining now. Brother, be careful not to get dizzy from the sun."

Seeing that his younger sister's smiling face was a little rosy, Xu Mao Lin nodded and responded, "Brother knows. You should quickly go in too lest that you get tanned."

"I know." Xu Rong Jia was born fair. Still, she was also afraid of getting tanned. She stood on the porch and watched her brother leave the manor before turning around and going back to the courtyard. After lunch, she waited for three quarters of an hour before getting up and going back to the academy to attend class.

Xu Rong Jia also studied at Erya Female Academy and had spent some time with You Yin. So she knew a little about Su Family's girls. On the day Mother Xu asked a matchmaker to go to Su Family to propose marriage, Mother Xu asked her daughter about You Zhu's personality. Although Xu Rong Jia didn't know why Mother asked such a question, she answered obediently.

Xu Rong Jia had a soft temper, so she yearned to be like You Zhu who had a straightforward temper. Her words were full of admiration. Mother Xu knew that her daughter's heart was simple. If she was willing to be close to someone, she must have a good temper. So Mother Xu and daughter were already very satisfied with Su Family's daughter. Only Xu Mao Lin was alone. He didn't even know the person Mother talked about.

Back to Su Family's side. Leader Guard Xiao figured out Xu Mao Lin's daily activity route in just two days. The master and servant trio waited at the tea house next to the intersection that Xu Mao Lin would pass by every day. You Jin planned to intercept him on the spot, using the excuse that he hurt You Zhu to see what kind of temperament this person had.

In the city, horse galloping wasn't allowed. So Xu Mao Lin just rode on the horse and walked slowly, enjoying the local customs of Luohe Prefecture along the way. He had only been in Luohe Prefecture for four or five years. Because of worrying about widow and orphan Mother and younger sister in the capital, Xu Mao Lin brought Mother and younger sister to Luohe Prefecture after he was awarded the title of lieutenant and was allocated a double entry property the year before the last.

"Lieutenant Xu, salute." Leader Guard Xiao smoothly stopped Xu Mao Lin.

Xu Mao Lin saw that it was a man in his early thirties who was blocking his horse's direction. Judging by his aura and air, he was a skilled fighter. Although Xu Mao Lin was clueless, he still got off his horse and replied, "I wonder what pointers you can give me, brother?"

Leader Guard Xiao cupped his hands and said: "A few days ago, what happened in Qinjiaxiang. My master is here to invite you."

When Xu Mao Lin heard him mention Qinjiaxiang, he thought to himself: "Could it be the little lass from that day?"

His expression was still indifferent. He asked: "I have already thanked your master for her kindness that day. Why do you invite me today?"

Although he didn't show it on the surface, he was still on guard on the inside. This was his way back to the camp every day. Since this person knew that they could stop him here, they must have some clear understanding of his whereabouts. Not knowing whether the other party was a foe or friend, Xu Mao Lin didn't dare to act rashly.

Leader Guard Xiao didn't say a word. He just cupped his hands and invited him in: "Lieutenant Xu please."

Xu Mao Lin had no choice but to throw the reins to the little attendant in the nearby teahouse and followed Leader Guard Xiao into the teahouse.

Entering the wing room on the second floor, Xu Mao Lin felt a little lost when he saw the master wasn't the lass from that day. Seeing that the young woman combed a maiden's bun hairstyle, he deliberately left the door of the wing room open to avoid suspicion. His face didn't lose the slightest sense of propriety: "I wonder why Miss stopped me?"

You Jin carefully scanned Xu Mao Lin at the first moment he came in. Xu Mao Lin was seven feet tall. Probably because he was exposed to the sun and rain in the military camp, so he was darker than ordinary men. Still, the eyebrows were very well formed. If he was fairer, he would be a jade-like gentleman. The important thing was that because Xu Mao Lin was probably a soldier, there was a trace of righteousness between his brows. You Jin's first impression of this person was quite good.

But the play that should be played still needs to be played. You Jin, who was still expressionless, entered the act instantly. She directly glared at Xu Mao Lin: "Who am I? Although my Su Family came from a rural background, Lieutenant Xu is a bit too bullying. My younger sister obviously caught the thief for you with good intentions, but you fought with her on the street. Now who in Luohe prefecture doesn't know my Su Family's daughter is aggressive. Because of this incident, my younger sister has no mind to eat and drink. She only seek for death. If Lieutenant Xu doesn't give me an explanation, I will carry the imperial plaque to your barracks tomorrow to find Cavalry Official Liu for justice!"

Xu Mao Lin listened to her with guns-and-stick-like scolding. There was no embarrassment on his face, only seventy percent guilt and thirty percent worry. He bowed to You Jin: "I was too impulsive that day. It's my fault. I am willing to bear the consequence and let Miss deal with me."

Looking at him with clear mind, she can tell he was sincerely admitting his mistake. She thought in her heart, this person was really responsible. Still, she kept an angry expression on her face: "You say it so lightly. Don't you know that a maiden's reputation is the most important? My Third Younger Sister got rough with you on the street. How many pairs of eyes have seen it! My Third Younger Sister's reputation and innocence, what can you compensate with?"

"As long as Third Miss is willing, I will clarify to my family's Mother today and come to your manor to propose marriage!" After Xu Mao Lin blurted out, he secretly hated himself for being more than rash. Afraid that Su Family's Miss would be more dissatisfied with him: "I'm not a rash person. It's just...just..." Didn't know how to explain it, Xu Mao Lin blushed and was at a loss.

Seeing him like this, You Jin found it interesting and said: "This marriage is done reluctantly. Once my Third Younger Sister enters your Xu residence, can she possibly have a good life? You must know, on that day, my Third Younger Sister had suffered a loss in your hands."

That's right. Although You Zhu wasn't beaten to the ground, how could she be the opponent of the battle-tested Xu Mao Lin with her flamboyant skills?

Thinking of the young girl who suddenly attacked him that day. She couldn't beat him, so she put her hips on her hips and called him a 'big dumb donkey'. Xu Mao Lin couldn't help but want to smile for some reason. But thinking how the current occasion was wrong, he quickly suppressed his smile and responded, "I can't guarantee that Miss Su will be decked in brocade and fed with jade food. But if Miss Su is willing, I will definitely do everything to..."

Before Xu Mao Lin finished speaking, he was interrupted by a man rushing in from outside: "She isn't willing!"

The young man in the bamboo green brocade robe strode in. First he gave him a stern look before dragging away Miss Su who was sitting behind the round table. The strange thing was that no one around Miss Su considered stepping forward to rescue their master. Instead, they all smiled and followed from afar.

The confused Xu Mao Lin hadn't finished speaking and the man disappeared. He only saw the man holding Miss Su's hand tightly and leaving in an open manner.

He lowered his head a little shyly, thinking that this man must have a very close relationship with Miss Su.

"Lieutenant Xu, apologies. My master, uh, have something to do temporarily. You go back first. Whatever the matter, it will be discussed next time?" Leader Guard Xiao watched his former master dragging his current master away. He was embarrassed and somewhat wanted to laugh. Still, he didn't forget to explain to Xu Mao Lin.

Back to Xiao Lin Yu. He overheard the servants of Su Family discussing that Eldest Miss was going to see Lieutenant Xu. Before he even finished listening to the conversation, he hurried out on the horse to Luohe Prefecture to find her. After much difficulty, he found her. Before he went in, he heard that damned Lieutenant Xu making an affectionate confession to You Jin. He couldn't bear it for a moment. He rushed in directly, grabbed You Jin, and walked out.

Once they left the teahouse, his boiling blood became slightly colder. He came out on a horse. He couldn't possibly share a ride with You Jin, could he? If he did, it would really ruin her reputation? Thinking of this, he quickly let go of You Jin's hand.

Fortunately, when Su Family's driver saw Eldest Miss and Xiao Family's Commandery Duke coming out, he tactfully drove the horse up to them: "Eldest Miss, Commandery Duke."

You Jin slightly shook her hand that was a little sore from being grasped. She helplessly glared at him. What fuss was he kicking up? She went straight into the carriage and ignored him.

Xiao Lin Yu, who didn't know he ruined something, only thought that You Jin was angry because he had ruined her marriage. When he thought this, he became more disheartened.

"Eldest Young Master, Miss invites you to Sujiayan."

Su Family's carriage had already left. Only Leader Guard Xiao was left to deliver a message to his former master.

Xiao Lin Yu looked at Leader Guard Xiao with a wry smile and said, "Say Leader Guard, did I do something bad?"

Leader Guard pursed his lips before nodding slightly.


Do you know what you were doing just now?" You Jin only felt some throbbing between her brows. She was dragged away by a man like this. She knew that You Zhu might have a good feeling toward Xu Mao Lin but didn't know herself. What if Xu Mao Lin was a disciplined person and thought that their Su Family's daughters were too frivolous, what should they do?

Standing in front of You Jin, the normally smooth-talker Xiao Lin Yu didn't know where to start talking to her. After a while, he slowly uttered: "That person doesn't look like a good match at first sight. Before he even follows the standard, he frivolously promises like this. I, I was afraid that you would encounter someone adverse..." Xiao Lin Yu became more and more guilty as he explained. He just rushed in and dragged her away. This behavior was more or less worse than Deputy General Xu's?

You Jin never knew that the usually handsome and beautiful Gentleman Xiao would be so unreasonable once he started to be a troublemaker. Angry and amused, she spoke: "Then do you know why he made the promise? And who did he make the promise to?"

Seeing that You Jin was about to laugh from exasperation, Xiao Lin Yu thought 'uh oh', but could only bite the bullet and answer: "No matter why, it was too frivolous..."

"Aren't you ashamed when you say this yourself?" You Jin gave him a powerless glare: "If you ruin You Zhu's marriage, see how I'll sort you out?"

Seeing her like this, Xiao Lin Yu knew that she wasn't angry anymore. When he heard that it was You Zhu's marriage, he breathed a sigh of relief, moved a few steps, and sat down at a small table away from her. He softly said: "Jin-er, I know I was wrong. No matter how you punish me, I will accept it, okay?"

The two had inexplicably quarreled in the past few days, and then they inexplicably reconciled.

Seeing his tender and affectionate expression, You Jin couldn't help but pursed her lips into a smile. Remembering Mrs. Yu's words that day, she deliberately said: "Your mother especially sought me a while ago and brought up your affairs..."

"My mother is just worried about me. If she says something that shouldn't be said, don't take it to heart. I will apologize to you on her behalf." Xiao Lin Yu didn't know that his mother had looked for You Jin. Afraid that she was trying to break his stage, he hurried to make his stance clear.

"Alright then. Since you said that, then I won't take it to heart." Seeing his reaction was like he was facing a big enemy, You Jin suddenly had a plan in her mind and said, "Initially, she said that she wanted to ask for a hand in marriage. And I was considering whether to accept it or not. Since you said so, let's put it aside for now."

Hearing what she said, Xiao Lin Yu wished he could punch himself a few times. Why was he in such a hurry to answer? What he just said was repaid to him in this world in a blink of an eye!

Seeing that he was about to vomit blood, You Jin budged and stated, "After all, it's should be the male party coming to request such an important matter like marriage, right? Mother requesting for hand in marriage on his behalf is a bit insincere. What do you think?"

"Yes, yes, not sincere enough." If Xiao Lin Yu put a mirror in front of him now, he would be able to see the stupid grin on the corners of his mouth almost reaching the back of her head. You Jin found it quite fun.

There was only a small table between the man and the young girl. The young girl smiled slyly, while the man smiled heartily. They really were a match made in heaven.

Five days later, Xiao Lin Yu and his mother dressed up and came out of Xiao Family's house in Wuliqiao. Following them was a long procession with every two people carrying a load. A full twenty-eight loads of things decorated with red silk. They headed to Su's house which was a few dozen steps away. Today was the day when he come to propose marriage.

"Younger Sister, we will be in-laws from now on. The preparations for this marriage proposal were rushed. But in the future, when You Jin enters the door, I will definitely treat her as my own daughter!" At the head of the main courtyard of Su's house, Mrs. Yu smiled joyfully. Holding Mrs. Su's hand, she had 'in-law' hanging on her lips, as if the two children were going to get married today.

Naturally, Mrs. Su knew about the fact that Xiao Family was going to come to ask for a marriage. When Eldest Daughter mentioned this to her, it was a rare chance to see her blush. How could she not agree?

"Must trouble Elder Sister to worry about You Jin a lot in the future." Mrs. Su smiled happily. After all, Eldest Daughter had passed her eighteenth birthday. No matter how excellent a girl was, being unmarried at eighteen, she can only marry a widower in the future, no? You Jin was more than happy being engaged to Eldest Gentleman Xiao who had been titled the second rank Commandery Duke. This marriage match was marrying high, so Su Family was naturally hundreds of thousand times willing.

The two families were mutually interested. Although they hired official matchmakers, there were still a lot of good things to say. The two families had a hearty chat for a long time before the birthdate document was exchanged. Like this, the marriage between the two children was settled.

Because the male party came to propose marriage, it wasn't appropriate for the female to show her face. Instead, some handkerchiefs embroidered by Eldest Miss were placed on trays at Qiu Fen as tokens from the female party. Xiao Lin Yu's long-desired marriage was finally settled. While he was overjoyed, he was also a little disappointed because he couldn't see You Jin.

Seeing that his face was a bit disappointed, Mrs. Su's heart was even more satisfied with this future son-in-law. His whole heart was their family's You Jin! Although Xiao Family had many elders, they all get along very well with You Jin now. When You Jin marries in the future, life will definitely not be difficult. Thinking of this, Mrs. Su's smile deepened a bit.

For this return to Luohe Prefecture, Xiao Lin Yu specially asked his Majesty for a month's leave. Both Xiao and Su Family knew that he was no longer a common person. They both rushed to make arrangements for the marriage. Within a few days, the birthdate compatibility and date were settled.

"The two children are very compatible. There are many good days. In-law, which one works for you?" The official matchmaker, who brought over the dates, smiled joyfully. This was Commandery Duke's marriage. She got such a good marriage out of nowhere to handle. It would be helpful to her matchmaking career. So how can she not be happy?

Mrs. Su read the three dates written on the red paper. She beckoned the attendant who was guarding outside the door and whispered a few words. After hearing this, the attendant went out again. Not long after, she came out from the backyard and whispered something to Mrs. Su.

It turned out that Mrs. Su wasn't sure about her daughter's thoughts, so she sent someone to send word to the backyard. Now that she got her daughter's confirmation, she chose November 26th.

Getting the answer, the matchmaker left Su's house, turned around and walked a few dozen steps to Xiao's house and passed the word.

Hearing that Su Family chose the end of November, Xiao Lin Yu felt a little disappointed. It was only the end of April now. There were still seven months until November!

After happily sending the matchmaker away, Mrs. Yu came back to see her son with a rather sullen look. She spoke: "Although it's a bit long, there are benefits. There are many things to be work on for the wedding. It just so happens that there are half a year or so, You can work in the capital with peace of mind. There Father and Mother in Luohe Prefecture to help you plan!"

Mrs. Song wanted to stay in Luohe Prefecture. Xiao Hai Ru had nothing tying him to the capital. As Eldest Son, he decided to stay in Luohe Prefecture to fulfill his filial piety. However, Xiao Hai Ru has been in the business industry for more than 20 years. It went without saying, he wouldn't really stay idle at home. Now that he had started Xiao Family's business, he was so busy that his feet didn't touch the ground every day.

Xiao Lin Yu was grateful for being like a mother. He cupped his hands and responded: "Son can't be filial by your side. Instead, I make Father and Mother worry for me. Truly unfilial!"

After Xiao Family's chaos in the past few years, the relationship between parents and children wasn't as distant as before. On the contrary,it was like the affection between parents and children in some ordinary families. This can be regarded as a blessing in disguise.

"I'm your mother. If I don't worry about you, who should I worry about?" Mrs. Yu amusedly chided. She hurriedly helped her son to sit down: "It's just that Lin Feng isn't young anymore. He's by your side, so keep an eye out. If you can't decide, ask your Second Aunt, or write to Mother."

When Xiao Lin Yu came back this time, he was entrusted by Second Master Xiao to take Mrs. Zhao and Xiao Lin Ru to the capital.

"Son understands. Mother should take care of yourself in Luohe Prefecture." Xiao Lin Yu nodded in response. He vowed to find a good marriage for his younger brother in the future.

Before leaving Luohe Prefecture, Xiao Lin Yu went to see You Jin and had a lot of good things to say. He had made countless promises. The two lovers who had just made a marriage agreement were going to be separated again. Though they couldn't bear to part from each other, they didn't say it out loud. One was afraid that the other party wouldn't leave if she opened her mouth. The other was that the other party would be even more sad if he opened his mouth. The two had a deep affection, but had to part for a good few months.

After Xiao Lin Yu left, although You Jin was concerned, she was occupied with business matters every day like usual. While Mrs. Su, You Yin, You Zhu, and You Bao said that this time Eldest Sister's marriage, they would prepare the dowry and let her intervene. As for the wedding gown, You Jin knew that her embroidery level was only that the stitches were smooth. So she naturally gave up the idea of embroidering her wedding gown and went to the best silk and satin workshop in Luohe Prefecture to tailor a luxurious wedding dress. You Jin herself was at ease.

In May, You Ling's marriage was settled. She was matched to the grandson of Luohe Prefecture's Fu Academy Head's grandson named Cui Yun Lian. He was only sixteen this year. Due to You Ling only coming of age of hairpin in July, the date of marriage was set for the fall of next year when she is sixteen years old.

Su Family's Eldest's difficulty had been solved. Now there was old Third problem to be solved. This was the third time that Xu Mao Lin's family had entrusted someone to come to propose marriage, but You Zhu was unwilling to accept it. Instead, she wants to fight with Xu Mao Lin every time she sees him. Although there was gap in strength, Xu Mao Lin deliberately made it easy and let You Zhu win a little. Her feeling for Xu Mao Lin gradually grew deep in her heart. However, she remained stubborn and refused to accept the marriage. It made Mrs. Su so worried that she felt that several strands of her hair had turned gray.

The seventh day of July was You Ling's birthday. This year was coming of age. Su's house was lively again. Because of the engagement, Cui Family's Madam also dressed up to attend. She even gave You Ling a pair of white jade bracelets that passed down to her from old Madam Cui. It without saying saying how much she valued this soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

Back to on the day of You Ling's coming of age ceremony. There were also some minor mishap. You Bao fainted for some reason. A doctor was hurriedly invited over and they discovered that she was nearly two months pregnant. Fourth Wei, who accompanied You Bao back to her maternal home, heard the good news. He was grinning as well as being fearful at the same time. He carefully helped You Bao sit up, as if holding a fragile rare treasure.

Afraid that this fetus would miscarry, he stayed with You Bao at Su's house for a few days. Once waited for the doctor to say that there was no problem, he ordered someone to prepare a padded carriage and slowly return back to Wei's house.

At Wei's house, Second Madam Wei found out that You Bao was pregnant. She was overjoyed and wanted to thank the God. Hearing the messenger say that Fourth Young Madam's pregnancy wasn't stable and the doctor suggested not to move for a few days, she quickly got someone to open the private treasury to find some ginseng and bird's nests and sent them to Su's house. Afterward, she went to report to her parents-in-law. Joy sread up and down Wei's house.

"You Bao, take your time. Let's take it step by step." Knowing that her son and daughter-in-law had returned, Second Madam Wei eaferly waited for a long time. When she heard the arrival report from the servant, she hurried out with her skirt in her hands. Just in time to see Daughter-in-law getting off the carriage. She hurriedly ordered two strong attendants to help her, for fear of hurting a strand of her precious daughter-in-law's hair.

With the support of her husband and the strong attendant, You Bao got out of the carriage and greeted Second Madam Wei: "Daughter-in-law wasn't in good health and made Mother worry."

"You child, the most important thing now is to take a good rest. Why care about those nonsense?" Seeing her salute to her, Second Madam Wei hurriedly stepped forward to support her. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked side by side, talking softly and laughing together. So close like a Mother and Daughter. There were several strong attendants closely following behind. Only Fourth Wei, who got out of the carriage and received no attention, stood in place. He watched helplessly as his wife was snatched away by his old mother.


Chapter 159 Preparing for Marriage

In August, good news about the opening of spring imperial exam next year spread from the capital. Liu Zhuo Ting, Yue Wen Sheng, Fourth Wei and other students who had studied hard for many years were naturally overjoyed when they heard the news. All of them wanted to go to the capital to take the exam and realize their ambitions.

Now there were only less than seven months until the imperial exam in March next year. There were many students in Luohe Prefecture who were going to the capital for the exam. After the news of the imperial exam spread to Luohe Prefecture, the bookstores in Luohe Prefecture made big money.

"These were the papers that Gentleman Xiao asked someone to bring back from the previous exams. He also asked a colleague who was the chief examiner in the court for copies of a few answer papers from back then. Although the three of you excel in this area, this help is icing on the cake." Sitting at the head, You Jin motioned for Qiu Fen and the others to distribute the papers in their hands to Liu Zhuo Ting, Fourth Wei, and Yue Wen Sheng.

"You Jin, how is the icing on the cake? It's obviously charcoal in the snow." As Liu Zhuo Ting's glowing eyes glanced through the real past questions that were hard to find in the market even with thousand golds, he was both shocked and overjoyed.

Fourth Wei also carefully read the previous policy theory. His eyes fixated without blinking while his mouth kept sighing: "The people's livelihood and state affairs, every word was a pearl. It's really an excellent policy theory." Although he conceitedly proclaimed to have some talent , he had no experience of going to the capital to attend for the exam. Although his grandfather was an official in the court, he had never been involved with examinations. He can only tell him about his own experience in examinations thirty years ago, which was of little practical significance. Just as he was feeling uneasy that Wife's Elder Sister had prepared this. His gratitude to Wife's Elder Sister increased even more.

You Jin saw that the three of them looked like they had found a treasure and the smile on her face increased a little. She spoke: "It's good if you find it useful."

Thinking of the things mentioned in Xiao Lin Yu's letter, she stated: " Nowadays, his Majesty pays attention to the state affairs and the people's livelihood. He is extremely wise and wants to follow up and below to follow his example. The examiners and graders will naturally prefer to be more pragmatic."

The three of them listened attentively to You Jin's words and secretly made a note in their minds that they must not make flowery articles when answering the questions. After all, You Jin's ability to find this information was enough to prove that what she said was true.

Although You Jin had never participated in the examination, she knew the importance of the examination to the students. She had finished what he had to say and naturally no longer kept the three: "If there is any news from my side, I will invite you over. Now is the critical time, so I won't waste your time."

It went without saying that the three of them were all grateful. They all mentally promised they must repay Su Family well in the future when they become famous for this kindness.

As for Fourth Wei, who was Su Family's son-in-law. He was taken care of by in-law family from the start. Now he had such golden words and secret scrolls, Fourth Wei naturally felt more grateful toward Su Family.

Second Madam Wei knew that her son had this opportunity, and said: "Who blamed me for this marriage at the beginning? Now you only remember to in-law family's goodness, but not me. Truly have a daughter-in-law and forget mother!"

However, these words were only meant to irk her son. As for three months pregnant You bao, she treated her more and more like pearls and jade.

Time passed day by day. Although Xiao Lin Yu wasn't in Luohe Prefecture, his heart never left. Almost every second day, he sent a letter to relieve the pain of lovesickness. He also sent people to bring golds, silvers, pearls, treasures, silks, satins, and other things back to Xiao's house as a backup gift.

Mrs. Yu looked at the box with at least a hundred pearls sent back by her son this time. All of them were round, plump and lustrous. She felt her brows twitch slightly: "Before marrying, he's already this biased. When he marries, won't pick off the stars in the sky and give them to her?"

"Look at what you're saying. If You Jin knows, what will she think?" Xiao Hai Ru just finished soaking his feet and came in from the outside, when he heard his wife complaining while sitting on the couch. On the small table on the couch was that exact box of pearl.

Sitting next to Mrs. Yu, he closed the lid of the box, poured a cup of hot tea for himself, and said, "Lin Yu was finally getting married after so much difficulty. You as a mother don't hope for the couple to be harmonious. Instead, you start blaming. What will the others think when they know about it?"

If Xiao Hai knew that she had mingled a lot in the circle of noble ladies in Luohe Prefecture during these days and also met many officials' wives. Maybe she felt a little unjust. So he said: "You only see how beautiful the ladies are on the outside. But think carefully about those officials' wives and misses who were friends with you when you were in trouble. Did anyone offer a helping hand?"

Being beaten by her husband like this, Mrs. Yu wanted to defend herself, but she couldn't open her mouth. After pondering about it, her thoughts had really gone astray. Still, her face felt unable to stay in place. So she said, "I just said one sentence and you have ten for me. Which shows that you are like your son, have a crooked heart."

"You're talking more and more petty. Then when the time comes, won't they call you Mother? From what I see You Jin is a very good child and Lin Yu likes her too. Why do you worry so much about the children's affairs?" Xiao Hai Ru leaned on the couch, closed his eyes slightly, and sighed: "When a child grows up, he will always have his own world. If we as elders intervene too much, we will inevitably alienate the child. If you want to hold a grandchild as soon as possible, don't think too much about it."

Mrs. Yu wasn't an ignorant person. But after listening to the remarks of some noble ladies in Luohe Prefecture, she felt for a while that her son was now a commandery duke and was worthy of a better family daughter. It was only at this moment when she heard her husband say this that she remembered the past matter of becoming more and more estranged from her son because of her meddling in her son's marriage a few years ago. She no longer dared to think about it.

Xiao Family's betrothal was generous. Su Family's dowry wasn't much less.

Originally, Mrs. Su led You Yin, You Zhu, and You Bao on making arrangements together. But You Yin was further along her pregnancy now and You Bao had only just turned three months long. Mrs. Su wished she could keep the two of them in the room to protect the baby. How could she be willing to let them worry about this? Therefore, she, You Zhu, Mrs. Han, and Third Master Huang were all involved. After half a year, they were mostly done.

"Beside the brocade that was brought up from the south of the Yangtze River and the yellow rosewood from the south and will be ready in ten days, everything is all set." Third Master Huang had a wide range of connections. Those items that cannot be found in Luohe Prefecture were sorted through him and those merchants who came from south and north. In June, he entrusted people to bring back 30 bolts of silk and satin from Jiangnan, as well as dozens of Su Prefecture embroidery fabrics unique to Jiangnan. There were 70 pieces of fine cotton, quilted silk, Huanhua brocade, Liuguang brocade and other materials. A total of 100 bolts of material.

Mrs. Su nodded and put this amount into the dowry list, and said: "Now it seems that it was almost done. But if there's still a shortage, Third Master, you can come for the money to pay for it. We must make sure You Jin's wedding is done beautifully."

"Don't worry, Madam. When the yellow rosewood arrives, I'll look for the best craftsman in Luohe Prefecture. They will definitely make a complete set of furniture before November." How could he not agree? Although he didn't sell his body to Su Family for these years, Eldest Miss fully trusted and valued him. Now that Eldest Miss was getting married with his original master, he jumped out early to help buy the dowry. Even if Mrs. Su didn't ask, he would put his whole heart in.

Mrs. Su put down the brush in her hand and said with a smile: "I never knew that a dowry would be such a hassle. Must have Third Master help out a bit."

You Jin knew that she was going to get married soon.Even if the family's business could still be taken care of, the trivial matters at home must be left to Mrs. Su. So from May onwards, she began to gradually hand over all the big and small matters of the family to Mrs. Su. Although she was still worse than Mrs. Yu, who had been doing this for more than 20 years, she barely managed it.

Back to You Zhu. She had considered there wasn't a house watcher who could help Mother since Eldest Sister was getting married and You Ling will get married next year, and You Luo and the two younger ones were still young. Therefore, even though she still had some affection for Xu Mao Lin in her heart, she still refused to nod and accept the marriage.

Mrs. Su didn't know this. She only thought that her personality hadn't settled down yet. Afraid that she would waste her time in vain and miss her marriage with Xu Mao Lin, she sought You Zhu for a heartfelt persuasion after You Jin's dowry was almost done.

"Mother finished worrying about Eldest Sister's marriage. Next year, it's You Ling. So why do you still have time to meddle in my affairs?" You Zhu listened to her mother's persuasion. Although she felt a little impatient, she didn't quarrel with Mrs. Su. She only made a grievance expression which amused Mrs. Su: "Mother finds me an eyesore at home? If that's the case, I won't leave."

"What are you saying, kid?" Irked and amused, Mrs. Su poked her forehead, "Mother is doing this for your own good. Mother knows their child. Mother knows your feeling toward Lieutenant Xu. Lieutenant is a good person. Mother is afraid of you missing this good marriage and you will regret it for the rest of your life in the future!"

Hearing Mrs. Su's heartfelt words, You Zhu felt her eyes were hot for no reason. Still, she was more determined in her heart to help Mrs. Su for a few more years: "Don't talk about it, Mother. If it's mine, it'll still be mine after another two years. If it's not mine, what's the point of rushing up?"

Seeing her attitude of not budging despite soft and hard method, clueless of her thoughts Mrs. Su was truly pissed off by this old third. She knew that Third Daughter had the most stubborn temper. If she really want to fight out a win or lose with her, their heart would become distant. So she can only suppress the thoughts in her heart and just say: "Forget it. Mother won't force you. It's a life-long matter. You just have to think about it more clearly."

After returning from a business trip to Chaxiang for a few days, You Jin discovered Mrs. Su was 'delusioned' into brainwashing Third Younger Sister again. So she couldn't help but laugh: "Mother, you know Third Younger Sister's temperament. Didn't the doctor come last time and told you to relax? Mother, why bother finding anger for yourself? "

Although Mrs. Su's foundation was great, she had one child a year like laying an egg in the past several years, Her body was already exhausted. In the past six or seven years, since You Jin earned the first money, she had been working on nourishing Mrs. Su's body. Now there were bird's nests and ginseng supplementing every day. Various nourishing soups and supplements consumption were never stopped. Although Mrs. Su's body wasn't plump, it was still much better than a few years ago.

"I'm just anxious for your younger sister? Even You Ling is engaged now. She's already sixteen and not in a hurry at all. If Lieutenant Xu's family becomes impatient, what will happen to your younger sister in the future?" Mrs. Su was very satisfied with the match to Xu Family. She had seen Xu Mao Lin a few times. He was full of military expertise and handsome in appearance. He was a fifth-rank lieutenant. The important thing was that You Zhu liked him. If such a young talent was missed, where else can she find a better marriage for You Zhu?

You Jin refilled half a cup of flower dew for Mrs. Su, and said with a smile: "As the so-called children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Mother, don't worry. If it really doesn't work, I'll go to You Zhu to ask."

"Yes, yes. It'll work as long as you go. You Zhu has always listened to you." When Mrs. Su heard what Eldest Daughter said, her eyes lit up. She wished Eldest Daughter could go to find You Zhu and talk to her right away.


Chapter 160 Old Third problem

You Jin promised Mrs. Su to reason with You Zhu. But she was busy with things these few days, so it got delayed for a while. When he was almost done with the things at hand, it was a few days later.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the grass and trees gradually began to dwindle, while the ears of the grains were heavy. It looked like a golden sea from a distance. It was the harvest season.

Today was Su Family's villa's sickle starting day. All the members of Su Family went to Houjiawan to 'reform through labor'. Even recently stable pregnant You Bao and eight months pregnant You Yin pleaded with family members. It was rare chance to follow out to enjoy the wind.

"These days go by so fast. Little Eighth is almost eight years old in a blink of an eye." Sitting in the shade of a tree outside the blue brick house by the lotus pond and feeling the cool autumn wind, You Yin caressed her already protruding belly. She watched the sisters not far away and her eyes narrowed with a smile.

Sitting next to her, You Bao also smiled and looked at her husband, who had never done any chores since birth, happily followed her second brother-in-law to the field to harvest crops. She cheerfully said: "I heard from Mother-in-law say children grow up at the slightest wind. When Second Elder Sister gives birth, I am afraid that there will be more emotion at that time!"

The two sisters were chatting one after another. The attendants and maidservants were keeping guard from afar and didn't come up to disturb with their madam.

As for Su Family's field. There was the addition of two son-in-laws, Han Li and Fourth Wei. Both wore fine chinese style cotton jackets and pants. They led Han Er Hua, who was already eleven years old, and Su Kang, who was almost eight years old. The four male neatly stood in a row, wielding a sickle to cut rice. The rest of them were all experienced workers. Only Fourth Wei was working in the fields for the first time in his life. So he was a little clumsy. Seeing Su Kang giggling: "So Third Brother-in-law has shortcoming too!"

Han Er Hua, who was on the right side of him, also grinned.

Wearing a big straw hat, Fourth Wei panted and wiped off the bean-sized beads of sweat that flowed from his forehead. His lips were a little dry. He smiled: "Each industry got their own specialties. I also can't be good at everything." The backstory of today was that he heard his wife mention Su Family's sickle starting day and wanted to come out to enjoy the wind after studying at home for so long.

Although he was sweating all over and his mouth was a little dry and the bamboo green cotton clothes had been soaked long ago, he felt refreshed and the stuffy air lingering around him was also cleared away. Comfort coursed all over his body .

Under the leadership of You Jin, the four younger sisters, including You Ling and You Luo, waved the sickle to cut rice from the other end. The sisters were all dressed in neat clothes. To prevent the hands from being rough, there was also a pair of deerskin gloves for each person. These were cheap.

"Eldest Sister, can I pick sweet-scented osmanthus after the rice is harvested?" Seven-year-old You Duan was at the age of playing. Before the rice was finished harvesting, her mind was on shaking the sweet-scented osmanthus.

You Jin looked at a nearly half line of rice and wiped the sweat from her forehead: "After harvesting the rice, go back and freshen up. Then go out after the high sun." Although it had already entered autumn, the name of the autumn tiger wasn't called in vain. Tthe sun was still blazing hot at noon.

As the sun was getting higher and higher, everyone in Su Family headed toward Su Family's villa courtyard in Houjiawan. In the courtyard, the servants of Su Family had already prepared hot water and soap for the masters to wash up.

"I haven't come to Houjiawan for a long time. Today is a rare chance to relax." You Zhu and You Jin walked side by side and chatted. The servants of Su Family followed the master far away, never disturbing the master's peace.

You Jin looked around. There were abundant harvests far and near. She suddenly felt her mind open up and her chest relax. She said: "After being closed at home, got to go out for a walk. If not, people will be exhausted."

You Zhu originally had an outgoing and lively personality. She also liked to make appointments with her classmates to enjoy flowers and have tea after school. But recently, she had become a little abnormal. Every time she returned from school, she learned to handle household matters by her side. This made You Jin notice some thoughts.

"Nowadays there are many people in the family and we have worked so hard for some years. We should relax." You Jin looked at You Zhu with a smile on her face. The two sisters had already walked to a pavilion built by Su Family and sat down. The servant still kept a distance away: "Eldest Sister's biggest wish is that you all can be happy. As for the outside matters, just let Eldest Sister worry about it."

When You Zhu heard what Eldest Sister said, she knew that Eldest Sister had guessed her thoughts. Her jade face was slightly red and she replied: "I am sixteen now. I can share the burden with Eldest Sister."

She knew very well how much Eldest Sister had put in for this family over the years and can't bear for her to worry about family affairs after getting married.

You Jin reached out and tapped You Zhu's forehead: "You! It goes without saying I have to worry about our family's affairs. Eldest Sister understand your thoughts. Even if I get married, I'm still the daughter of Su Family, right? Eldest Sister had discussed with Mother. The family asser will divide into two parts, one in Luohe Prefecture and one in the capital City. Luohe Prefecture will be managed by Mother, you, and You Yin. While I take care of the capital. What do you think?"

This was decided after several days of discussion between You Jin and Mrs. Su. Su Family's business was originally due to the hard work of the three sisters, You Jin, You Yin, and You Zhu. Even if they got married, they were still in Luohe Prefecture. Besides, there was now specialized personnal in charge of each of the family's asset. Even if they manage something, it was only the checking the account ledgers every month and occasionally inspection. In addition, Han Li and Xu Mao Lin weren't pedantic people. They will not object to them wanting to help take care of the family business.

As for You Bao who married into a literati family. With Fourth Wei's talent, it wasn't known whether he will earn a mandate title for her in the future. In addition, You Bao had a soft temper. Currently her dowry shop, 'Drunk Rouge', which was opened together with Mrs. Han, had opened a second branch. For You Bao's consideration, she was excluded.

"But..." You Zhu was still a little hesitant. After all, a woman was still involved in the affairs of her maternal family after she was married would stir a lot discussion when people outside know about it, no?

Seeing her hesitation, You Jin said with a smile: "Living in this world is to live for yourself. Why care about what other people say or do? Let's live our own affairs behind closed doors."

Of course, You Jin didn't like her younger sister delay her lifelong happiness for the sake of the family. As long as her family lives happily, why do care about nonsense?

Su Family now had nearly 500 mu of fertile land and 300 mu of dry land. After the autumn harvest, more than 20,000 jins of grain were put into the granary. It was another bumper harvest year. Many long-term workers also received the grace of the owner family and got three days off.

As for You Zhu, her mind finally came around and figured it out. In October, Xu Family sent a matchmaker to propose marriage again, Su Family agreed.

Carefully putting away the little engagement sent by Xu Family, the last big stone in Mrs. Su's heart can be regarded as dropped: "It finally can be regarded as settled."

Old Third problem was finally solved.

Now the marriages of eldest to fifth child of Su Family have all been settled. Except for You Yin, who was married to Han Li, who had no official status, most of the others were from a scholarly family. Among them, Eldest Daughter married the highest and to the dynasty's upstart, Commandery Duke Xiao Lin Yu. Many people in Luohe Prefecture watched with cold eyes as the marriages of the daughters of Su Family were gradually settled and thought to themselves- if anyone can marry a daughter of Su Family, they would be brother-in-law with Offiical Wei's family, Academy Head Cui's, third-rank Marquis Xu's family, second rank commandery duke!

Now there were only sixth, seventh, and eighth daughters as well as only son of Su Family who hadn't yet been engaged. Putting aside the fact that Su Family's daughter receiving signage from his Majesty and their temperament and appearance were top notch, just the ten miles of red dowry when the three daughters gets married made countless people's eyes flame up! Therefore, there were more people who knocking at the door to propose marriage.

However, Su Family wasn't as ignorant of common affairs as before. She also roughly knew that most of the people who come to propose marriage aiming for their family's name. She was becoming more and more attentive to the marriage of the remaining children, for fear that picking a wrong one would ruin the child's life.

Back to Mrs. Han, Yue Wen Sheng's marriage had also been settled. It was the niece of Academy Head Cui in Luohe Prefecture. Her maiden name was Cui Zhi Lan. This Cui Zhi Lan was sixteen this year. Her character and temperament were first-class. She was literate and dignified. Because her mother dying from illness three years ago, she was in mourning for three years. This year's august, she got out of filial piety. This was why her marriage was delayed.

Mrs. Han was also very satisfied with this marriage. Cui Family was also very satisfied with young scholar Yue Wen Sheng. The two families hit it off and set the wedding date in May next year. After all, Yue Wen Sheng will go to the capital to take the exam in March after the beginning of spring. Now was no time for distractions. Cui Family was also a literati family, so they naturally understood the importance of the exam and agreed.

As for the marriage of the youngest son, Yue Wen Yu, it settled. He was engaged to the youngest daughter of Third Master Huang's family, whose boudoir name was Huang Yun. She was only fourteen this year and was about the same age as Yue Wen Yu. Because of the custom of not holding two marriages a year and because Huang Yun was still young, their marriage was fixed in February of the following year.

The marriages of the two sons have been settled when the good news of You He's joyous news arrived from Liu Family's side. Mrs. Han's complexion had become better and better in the second half of the year and looked several years younger than when she first arrived in Luohe Prefecture two years ago.

Back to on the capital side. Xiao Lin Yu took a two-month long vacation on the grounds of marriage leave.

His Majesty and Xiao Lin Yu have somewhat friendship between them in private. Naturally, his Majesty knew that he had a fiancée whom he had been pining for for a long time in his hometown and generously approved the two month leave. In addition, he rewarded him with six pairs of jade scepter, eight bolts of top quality material, two red coral pearl, and six pairs of happy bracelets to achieve the max ostentation for him.

On the ninth day of November, 16 days before the big wedding, Xiao Lin Yu rushed back to Luohe Prefecture. This was his wedding with You Jin It went without saying he had to prepare everything himself.

In Luohe Prefecture, Xiao Lin Yu bought back the Xiao's courtyard back then as Third Yu. Although no one lived in it, there were servants to take care of it all the time. Everything was fine. Perfect as a marriage house.

As early as October, Mrs. Yu received a letter from her son, saying that he would have a big banquet in the city. She also estimated that the banquet would be big as her son's status was precious now and planned it carefully, for fear of embarrassing her son.

The author had something to say: The late update, it will end in two days, there were many things in the three-dimensional, please forgive me~~