The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Chapter 1174: Who Else Could She Marry?

Chapter 1174: Chapter 1174: Who Else Could She Marry?

Can this also be blamed on his head?

Fine, his father was now blaming him for all the mistakes, no matter whose fault it was, in his father’s heart, he himself was never the one at fault.

But, isn’t he wronged?

Is this the son he wanted to raise? Wasn’t it all taught by his father personally, what does it have to do with him?

In this family, when did he ever have a say? Wasn’t it always his father making the decisions?

"Father, now is not the time to blame someone, the key is we don’t have any money at home. We did sell the carriage, but we only got twelve silver pieces for it, what use is that?"

Those twelve silver pieces were the result of hard bargaining on his part, with great difficulty.

Hearing this, Elder Mr. Zhou took a deep breath.

With the carriage sold, the family had no means of transport left, not to mention going to Qianlin County— even a trip to town meant riding on a bullock cart. He had lost all the face he had in his lifetime.

"We have everything we need at home to eat and use, what more is there? Just make do."

He glanced at his son and said.

"But... it’s almost New Year, we should prepare some things, right? Besides, about Zhou Liang’s marriage arrangement with the Prefect’s mansion... is it still going to happen? That will all requires spending money!"

Old Master Zhou said.

"However, no matter what, as long as Liang marries the Ninth Miss in the future, our lives will get better again."

"We have fallen to this state, how can we still consider the marriage arrangement with the Prefect’s mansion?" Elder Mr. Zhou angrily slapped the table with his old hand, spittle flying from his mouth.

Does the Prefect think he’s foolish, marrying his daughter to his grandson when Zhou Liang has become like this?

Moreover, they had already had a falling out with the Ninth Miss long ago. Even if there were good days ahead, would the Ninth Miss let them have them? It would already be good if she didn’t kick them while they were down.

"Is that so?"

Old Master Zhou stared at his father in disbelief.

"Father, this marriage was arranged long ago. The Prefect wouldn’t go back on his word, and besides, with the Ninth Miss’s reputation, who else could she marry if not our Liang?"

"Exactly, Father, this marriage is a sure thing, there won’t be any mishaps," Madam Zhou also chimed in from the side.

Originally, after being scolded by Second Master Zhou, she had thought about going back to her maiden home to try her luck. If she could stay there, she would never return.

But now, hearing what her husband said, she suddenly felt that her son marrying the Ninth Miss from the Prefect’s mansion was a good option, and the days ahead could be better.

"Tsk!"

Elder Mr. Zhou just snorted coldly.

These two, he didn’t know whether to call them foolish or stupid. How could they not understand such a simple matter?

He thought that the Ninth Miss from the Prefect’s mansion clearly understood how the incident involving her had been leaked by the Zhou family. Yet, she had not blamed Lin Caisang.

It was evident that she knew she was no match for Lin Caisang.

If she truly married his grandson now, she wouldn’t make trouble with Lin Caisang for their sake. On the contrary, she might even hold a grudge due to the past incident, making things difficult for them.

By then, their lives would indeed become unbearable.

"You two had better hope that the Prefect has forgotten about our Zhou family and about Liang!" he said to them.

"Father, how can you think this way? The Ninth Miss is actually not bad," Madam Zhou urged.