The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 410: Satisfying Revenge (6)_1

Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Satisfying Revenge (6)_1

Every sprout that had just come out was fed to him, and the Great Eunuch treated it as a rarity. He carefully noted the various ways sweet potatoes could be used, including eating the sprouts as soon as they appeared, which was good to talk about when he returned to the palace.

Many craftsmen from the Ministry of Labour had arrived, and their work was quick. In just over a month, the framework of a Pai Building had taken shape, with four pillars and three gates, a main gate with two side gates. There was also a stele, on which the content of the imperial edict and the detailed description of the bestowed Pai Building were carved, praising Sister Peiqin and her brothers.

The siblings’ period of mourning had also ended, and they could shed their mourning clothes, now free to switch to brightly colored garments and jewelry.

The results of this year’s spring examination were also out, with Zhao Junchao fulfilling expectations by failing. Li Baoxiang also failed once again.

After failing the exams, Zhao Junchao became even more resolute. He was determined to make Pei Qin honor the marriage agreement and marry him. He simply didn’t believe that in front of the Imperial envoy, Pei Qin would dare to be disobedient and unfilial by directly refusing the marriage.

This time, the Zhao family did not go to Old Pei’s House again but took the marriage contract with them, prepared with gifts, and came to Taiping Town to find Pei Qin.

With a cart full of gifts bound in big red cloth, the Zhao family drove over, heading straight for Pei Qin, instantly drawing the attention of the villagers in town.

Everyone was curious about this unfamiliar family that wasn’t kin, wondering what business they had with Pei Qin’s house and bringing such gifts, similar to a marriage proposal. But wasn’t Pei Qin on good terms with Shen Songming? Young Master Shen, who had helped secure the imperial reward, had already been staying in town for over a month. Everyone was speculating that he was waiting for the Pai Building to be completed before taking Pei Qin away with him. This family was unknown and unheard of, so why did they suddenly show up to propose marriage!?

Lu Hao opened the door, asked a few questions, and went back inside to inform Pei Qin.

Pei Qin was checking out the fabric for the new clothes that Pei Yuan and Pei Qian had just cut—pink, red, purple-red, all bright, celebratory colors, planning to sew a new outfit for each to wear. Hearing that the Zhao family had come, seemingly to propose marriage, she hooked the corner of her mouth, stood, and dusted her hands before striding out.

Pei Yuan and Pei Qian also hurried out behind her.

Zhao Junchao looked them over as the sisters emerged, first assessing Pei Yuan, hoping for a standout beauty but was disappointed and perplexed by what he saw. Besides looking more submissive, Pei Yuan was not as pretty as Pei Qin and seemed to be only about thirteen or fourteen. Was Shen Songming really interested in Pei Yuan, Pei Qin’s younger sister?

But now, these matters weren’t of importance. What mattered most was the marriage proposal, to have Pei Qin fulfill the engagement, marrying him!

The Zhao family had previously seen Pei Qin from afar, but now they got a closer look. She was slender yet upright, with a delicately pretty face and especially good temperament, even if one disregarded her stubborn nature, making her a desirable bride. Grandma Zhao scrutinized Pei Qin and couldn’t help frowning. With long legs, slightly short torso, narrow hips, and a small bottom, she thought that while such a figure might look good, it wasn’t conducive to childbearing.

Zhao Junchao came down from the donkey cart, greeted Pei Qin with a respectful bow, and reintroduced himself, "Ms. Pei! My name is Zhao Junchao, at your service! We’ve met before, I... am your betrothed!"

"Bullshit! My elder sister has never been betrothed; what betrothed!?" Pei Qian suddenly stamped her foot and cursed in anger.

True to her impetuous nature. Zhao Junchao glanced at her, "Matters of marriage are decreed by one’s parents and arranged by a matchmaker. Ms. Pei may be unaware, but indeed, there is an engagement between us!" he said, looking at the crowd of onlookers.

"This marriage was arranged by your father. Even though you have moved out now, you are still the daughters of Pei Zongli. Marriage is, naturally, a matter for a father to decide!" Grandma Zhao said with a smile.

The onlooking villagers were all taken aback, with some unable to hold back a curse of ’beast’. Old Pei’s House had secretly arranged a marriage for Pei Qin, doubtlessly taking a considerable bride price for selling her off! This family looked barely decent, who knew how vile and corrupt they were! Which aspect could possibly compare to Young Master Shen’s!?