The weather was getting colder. Lin Yuxi looked at the winter clothes of several people. They were either in tatters or not warm at all. She would buy new ones this year.
She thought about asking Wang for help, but since she offended Li Li last time, Wang didn't come to the house much, and she thought it was better to buy ready-made.
On this day, I finished my work at home and was preparing to go to the town to attend the market, but Mrs. Wang came home.
Lin Hexi said with a smile, "I thought you didn't want to come to my house."
"How could it be?" Mrs. Wang said, "You didn't live in your own home before, so it wouldn't be appropriate for me to visit you. It will be more convenient after you move back."
Lin Yuxi had forgotten this aspect, so it was reasonable to say, "I'm going to the town for the market, and you're unlucky to be here."
"It just so happens that I have nothing to do. Let's go with you and buy some salt."
The two of them walked to the town talking and met someone on the road. The person didn't notice Lin Hexi, but Lin Hexi kept staring at him. Isn't this the person who gave the gift to Rishang's family that day? The steward of the Wei family.
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But that person didn't look at Lin Yuxi at all. He probably wasn't looking for them, so who was he looking for?
Lin Yuxi stared at him for a while, then Wang asked, "What's wrong?"
"fine."
Manager Wang came to Da'ao Village specifically today to inquire about the girl that day. He remembered that Chen Mingyi lived in this village, so he should be able to find out if he asked him.
When she arrived at Chen's house, she knocked on the door, and the one who opened the door happened to be Chen Xiuyun. She had also met Manager Wang in the town that day, and now she knew that this person was known to her grandfather.
"My grandpa is not at home, but he should be back soon."
Manager Wang saw that she was alone at home and couldn't go in, so he waited outside and was very happy.
He also said that he came to Da'ao Village to inquire about it, but as soon as he arrived, he met her. It turned out that she was Chen Mingyi's granddaughter. That was really easy.
Chen Mingyi owed him a lot of favors, so this matter should not be difficult to handle.
Furthermore, how many girls can get into a wealthy family like the Wei family? If they want to get in, they still can’t find a way in. He took the initiative to come looking for her. The Chen family should thank him.
Chen Mingyi went to the fields, and when he came back, he saw Manager Wang standing at the door. He hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Brother Wang, are you here to look for me at home?"
"Yes, I have something important to discuss with you. It's a great thing." Manager Wang almost smiled.
Chen Mingyi let him in, and soon after Wu and others came back. Wu asked Chen Xiuyun to make a cup of tea, and then sent her to wash clothes.
After Chen Xiuyun left, Manager Wang said, "Is this girl your granddaughter?"
Chen Mingyi nodded, not understanding what he meant. Manager Wang clapped his hands and said, "That's good, your family is going to have a big event."
"What do you say?" Mrs. Wu quickly asked after hearing that there was a big happy event.
Manager Wang then told the story about the second master of the Wei family. The two brothers, Mr. Wei, had always lived together and had no separate families. The two brothers were very filial and respected the old lady together.
After getting married, Wei Yuan had two children, but the second master and his wife had been married for many years but had no children. The reason was that the second wife had been weak since she was a child and had a miscarriage soon after she became pregnant.
After a long time, Mrs. Wei was not very satisfied. There were many rules in a large family, and the second wife couldn't stand those gossips. She was sick and couldn't get up, so she died in a cold winter.
The second master has always been in love with his first wife and has no plans to remarry. Mrs. Wei also wants to have a grandson and has given him several concubines over the years, but the second master is not interested.
Mrs. Wei really wanted to give her younger son a concubine that would suit her needs. If she wanted to impress the second master, she would have to look like the dead second wife.
Manager Wang said with a smile, "I went to the village for something that day and happened to meet your girl. She really looked like the second lady. The old lady wanted to have her grandson so much. If your girl came in,
Anyone who can give birth to a son and a half to my second master will enjoy endless wealth and splendor in the future."
Chen Mingyi and Wu both understood. They never thought that Chen Xiuyun could look like the second wife of the Wei family who died. They really didn't know what to say.
"Brother Wang, what do you mean... to let my granddaughter be the second master's second wife?" Chen Mingyi asked. He was not willing to be a concubine, but he could consider a second wife. After all, she is also the main wife.
Manager Wang shook his head, "My second master doesn't want to continue his marriage. Only concubines can come in, but girls can also enjoy happiness when they come in."
Mrs. Wu was already very excited, with a smile on her face, and wanted to stay with Manager Wang for lunch.
"I'm not going to eat anymore. You should think about this carefully."
Wu asked, "How much betrothal gift can the Wei family give?"
Manager Wang smiled and said, "There is no need for a betrothal gift when taking a concubine, but the money must be sufficient. The Wei family is the richest man in Yonghe Town, and there are not many families in the county who are richer. You can rest assured."
Wu asked tentatively, "One hundred taels?"
Manager Wang laughed in his heart. He had never seen the world. The second master's three concubines were all worth more than two hundred taels. They were so poor and the prices they offered were so petty.
"Of course there is no problem."
Wu suddenly felt that the sky was clearing up, "Okay, okay, I'd like to trouble you to take a trip today. We will definitely consider this matter carefully."
She personally sent Manager Wang out. When she came back, Chen Mingyi was still silent. Wu quickly said, "Old man, don't hesitate this time. One hundred taels, one hundred taels can feed Zhongda for several years."
Read the book."
Chen Mingyi sighed, "But being a concubine is always unpleasant."
"What are you afraid of? Go to the third uncle's house and discuss with him how to adopt Xiuyun into the name of Hongkang and his wife. There is no one in their family." Mrs. Wu felt that this method was feasible.
Chen Mingyi glared at her, "Can Third Uncle be easy to talk to?"
"Then you tell the eldest brother that it's not good for Third Uncle to disturb his old man at his age. I think the eldest brother will be willing to do so."
Mrs. Wu was unwilling to give up this opportunity. One hundred taels. The matchmaker mentioned earlier that each household would only give fifty taels. She must not miss such a good thing.
Chen Mingyi was very hesitant. Firstly, he did not want his granddaughter to be a concubine and felt embarrassed. Secondly, he felt that Chen Yunzhao would not agree.
But, thinking about those one hundred taels, I felt excited again.
Wu was afraid that the cooked duck would fly away and Chen Mingyi wouldn't go, so she decided to go by herself. It was okay for her, right? She didn't believe that her third uncle could control it so leniently.
It's just an adoption into their name. At worst, I'll give you some money, but I don't believe that they won't agree to such a good thing.
Chen Mingyi didn't stop her, he also wanted to see if this thing could work. If it could really work, Zhongda wouldn't have to worry about the exam.