Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 620 - 620 621 Your Grandma is Sick_1

Chapter 620: Chapter 621 Your Grandma is Sick_1 Chapter 620: Chapter 621 Your Grandma is Sick_1 “By the way, how are things at home now? I heard that Erliang’s brother came back last time, but you didn’t let me know. I should at least meet him. When I asked Hong Luo again, she said he had already left,” Mrs. Lin suddenly said.

Muniang’s smile froze. When Yu Jin had come, she hadn’t planned on telling Mrs. Lin, so she had told Hong Luo not to mention it earlier and waited to speak about it after Yu Jin had left. Given his attitude towards herself, he probably wouldn’t have been warm towards Mrs. Lin either. It might have made Mom worry about her, so it was better for them not to meet.

“He only stayed for three or four days, just to see Erliang. He has already returned to the capital. He is not in good health and can’t stand the noise, so it’s no big deal that you didn’t see him.”

Mrs. Lin then nodded, “I see. Well, that’s a pity then.”

“Mom, has Zhao Dangui come to cause trouble recently?”

Mrs. Lin’s face changed, but she still said, “What trouble? We live so far away, who would run around every few days.”

Muniang’s eyes became sharp. “If Mom doesn’t tell the truth, I will go ask Mr. Zhao.”

Mrs. Lin hastily grabbed Muniang’s hand. “Oh, why are you getting all hot-headed after just a couple of words? There’s nothing to it, really. She just came to the house to ask for money a few days ago. She didn’t make things difficult for me. Your dad just lost his temper saying her husband’s family has absolutely no shame, but in the end, he still gave the money.”

Muniang breathed a sigh of relief, then said, “So that’s it. There’s nothing to it. Dad’s not a fool; he wouldn’t give money recklessly. After all, she’s his own daughter, and it’s impossible not to take care of her at all. But he definitely wouldn’t give too much. As long as she doesn’t target Mom, I have no objections.”

“Your dad is a sensible man. Now, Jiangshui is going to the capital for the exams and needs money, and Jianghe also should get married, which will require money. He knows what he’s doing. He didn’t give much to Zhao Danggui last time.”

Muniang laughed. “Speaking of which, when will big brother find a wife? How come there’s still no word after such a long time? I’m getting anxious.”

“What are you anxious about? It’s fine for a boy to marry a little later,” Mrs. Lin reassured.

Muniang wasn’t anxious about Zhao Jianghe. She was worried about Zhao Jiangshui. Next year, when Zhao Jiangshui returned, whether he passed the exam or not, he would have to settle things with Tianniu. But if the elder brother wasn’t married yet, how could the younger brother overstep him?

It looks like they will still have to wait! Jiangshui can wait, but Tianniu can’t afford to. Her prime years shouldn’t be wasted. Muniang, who came from the modern era, didn’t mind, but she also understood the necessity to conform to local customs and not to joke with Tianniu’s future.

“Let’s do this, I’ll have Mrs. Qiao Muniang help with matchmaking these days. She runs the Embroidery House business and knows a wide network of people. Finding a good girl shouldn’t be hard.”

Mrs. Lin laughed, “Then you should ask your dad’s opinion on that.”

“What are you talking about that’s so cheerful?” Mr. Zhao had just finished greeting the customers at the front and found a moment to come over and check on Muniang.

Muniang sweetly said, “Dad.”

Zhao Song chuckled twice, “That sounds really nice.”

“We were talking about big brother’s marriage. He’s almost twenty now; if we don’t hurry it could be too late.”

“That child is not in a hurry to get married, and there’s not much I can do about it. We don’t know many girls in Qinghua City, and it’s not appropriate for me, as a man, to go out and look for suitable matches. There have been quite a few matchmakers coming to propose matches, but I’ve seen their kind before, each boasting as if they’re offering fairies. Imagine if, upon lifting the bridal veil… tsk tsk.”

With a “pfft,” Muniang laughed. “You talk as if those girls are all so terrible, Mr. Zhao.”

“I’m just worried, you see. A man should marry a virtuous wife, for a bad choice can ruin three generations. Jianghe is such an honest man, if he ended up with a tigress, she would surely have him under her thumb,” he lamented.

Zhao Song also had his son’s best interests in mind. He didn’t want to rush into a decision that could ruin his son’s whole life. He would rather keep his eyes wide open and choose slowly and carefully, rather than pick someone unsuitable.

“I was just thinking, Mrs. Qiao Muniang knows quite a few families in Qinghua City. Why not let her give some advice? She surely won’t make a bad choice.”

Zhao Song was delighted upon hearing this, “That does sound good. I trust anyone you trust. It’s just that we might be troubling her unnecessarily.”

Muniang thought to herself with a silent chuckle, they’re not bothered by the trouble at all, they’re actually paving the way for their own daughter’s marriage.

Now that Muniang had this assurance, she naturally couldn’t stay idle. Upon returning, she didn’t even enter her own house, but headed straight to Madam Liu’s. It was nearing dusk by then, and although Madam Liu was diligent about the Embroidery House business, she wouldn’t neglect her home. By this time, Muniang guessed Madam Liu would have already come back to cook.

But to her surprise, the main gate was wide open. Muniang stepped inside, crossed the courtyard, and when she approached the house, she heard a sharp female voice ringing out.

“How can you be so malicious? Don’t you even care about your mother-in-law’s life? Now that mother is ill and lying in bed, without money for medicine, she’s barely clinging to life, and you don’t even give a damn? You’re heartless, like a venomous snake!”

Muniang frowned at the familiar voice. She pushed the door and went in, and sure enough, Mrs. Ji was screaming at Madam Liu.

When the people inside heard the noise, they turned to look. It took them a moment to recognize Qiao Muniang, dressed in fine brocade pleated skirt, with her hair gently adorned with fine jade hairpins and golden hair clasps, radiating an air of elegance.

Mrs. Ji was blinded by Muniang’s grandeur. In her wildest dreams, she wouldn’t have imagined that this despicable little wench could one day look so magnificent!

Qiao Lianhua, standing next to Mrs. Ji, was even more jealous to the point of spewing blood. Even a simple sachet worn by Qiao Muniang was worth their family’s annual living expenses—a sachet! Why should she have this?

Muniang directly ignored that whole family and walked up to Madam Liu. “What’s the matter, auntie?”

Mrs. Ji fumed with anger, “You wretched girl, have you no concept of respect for your elders? Your uncle and aunt are right here, don’t you know how to greet people?”

Muniang’s eyes turned cold as she focused on Mrs. Ji, her voice chillingly calm, “Say that again, and I won’t hesitate to rip out your tongue.”

As soon as Muniang uttered these words, Nanny Li stepped forward, menacing. She wasn’t new to disciplining servants; she wouldn’t consider pulling out a tongue a mere threat. At one word from Muniang, she’d act immediately!

Mrs. Ji shivered with fright, taking several steps back. She knew full well that Qiao Muniang was no longer the powerless woman of the past. Now, Mrs. Ji couldn’t afford to provoke her!

Madam Liu spoke in an even tone, “They say your grandmother is sick. Now she’s bedridden and close to death, and they’ve come to me for a hundred taels of silver to save her life.”