Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 1019: Discussing Marriage Proposals
Xu Er’s wife was terribly worried. Seeing the mess, she hurriedly said to her housekeeper, "Quickly go and check on Sister Ling, take her home, and get a doctor to examine her."
Although Xu Ling messed things up, after all, she is the eldest daughter with a brother who is a quasi scholar; our household cannot afford to offend them.
Third Grandma also scolded Mrs. Chen, "Enough, you’re already quite old, don’t squabble with young girls. Just keep quiet and don’t make things worse."
The side room was buzzing with chaos, and after Xu Ling left, the room fell eerily silent, leaving everyone awkward.
Xu Er’s wife forced a laugh and said, "Third Madam Gu, Sister-in-law Dashan, children are immature, please don’t mind."
No matter if you don’t like Xu Ling, but don’t disregard my Xu Zhong and Xu Xiu; my two daughters are very good, unlike Xu Ling.
But with such an incident, Gu Jinli and the others couldn’t stay longer.
Gu Jinli said to Mrs. Cui, "Mother, the person picking us up has arrived, waiting in the alley behind the shop. Let’s go."
Qin San Lang had been considering plans since seeing the paths blocked, and now dispatched a mule cart to the alley behind Xu’s Shop. Erqing already informed her.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Cui was delighted and hurriedly said to Xu Er’s wife, "Second Madam Xu, we have arranged a mule cart to fetch our children; we won’t stay long."
Thinking it sounded too curt, and knowing Second Madam Xu wasn’t at fault, she added, "Please have someone escort us to the back alley, where the mule cart is waiting."
Xu Er’s wife felt utterly defeated, knowing pressing the Gu Family to stay would backfire, she could only smile apologetically, "Since someone is here to fetch you, let me escort you ladies."
She apologized to Mrs. Cui, "I’m really sorry about today’s incident; Sister Ling was not intentional, just impulsive and blurted nonsense. Sister-in-law, don’t hold it against her."
Looking at Xu Zhong and Xu Xiu, she instructed, "You guys quickly accompany the Gu Family sisters to the back door. They don’t know the way; as hosts, you must lead."
Hinting that Xu Zhong and her should foster good relations with Gu Jinli to ensure the promising marriage doesn’t fall through.
"Hey." Xu Zhong got up, led the remaining sisters and the Gu Family out of the side room towards the back door of the shop.
Xu’s Shop had a front store and a rear residence, sprawling across quite an area. Xu Er’s wife led them to the rear residence and then to the back door, instructing a servant to open it and personally escorted them out.
"Xiao Yu, Sister Xiu!" Luo Huiniang rushed over joyfully upon seeing them, grabbing Gu Jinli and Gu Jinxiu’s hands, "Why did it take you so long to come back? I missed you terribly. You have no idea how lonely I’ve been at home, with no one to play with."
Not seen for a while, Luo Huiniang had grown taller, though her face remained adorably round.
Gu Jinli glanced at her, smiling, "Don’t lie, there are plenty of girls from the Escort Master families at the agency for you to hang out with, how could you be lonely?"
Luo Huiniang burst into laughter, "Yes, I have many companions there, but I missed you two. When you’re not around, I feel unease."
She said, hugging Gu Jinli, then Gu Jinxiu, finally returning to clinging to Gu Jinli like an octopus.
Gu Jinli smiled, pinching her round cheek, "We missed you too, come on, let’s return to the escort agency."
Luo Huiniang immediately rose, telling Gu Jinli and Gu Jinxiu, "Xiao Yu, Sister Xiu, the agency just recruited a batch of newcomers. Each is incredibly skilled, all handpicked by San Lang. I’ll show you around later, let them demonstrate their skills."
Needing an agency capable of traversing north and south, Qin San Lang invested in the Luo Family Escort Agency, recognizing its shaky foundation and dispatching his people to bolster its reputation.
Luo Huiniang added, "Business has improved significantly at the agency over the past two months, even my private stash of money has grown."
She showed them her money bag, opening it for Gu Jinli and Gu Jinxiu to see.
Gu Jinli laughed, "Alright, we know your savings have increased, put it away first, let’s return to the agency."
Gu Jinxiu also said, "We’re still outside, don’t display money openly; quickly tuck it away."
Luo Huiniang immediately did so, putting the money bag back carefully, "I’m just too happy to see you. I’m usually prudent when you’re not around."
The three shared whispers while Xu Er’s wife continued apologizing to Third Grandma.
Third Grandma said, "It’s fine if the child has a strong temper; we won’t dwell on it. It’s really Da Gui’s wife’s loose talk that incited the girl."
Mrs. Chen was disgruntled but dared not speak under Third Grandma’s glare.
Still uneasy, Xu Er’s wife tentatively asked, "Today was rushed; would your sisters attend a banquet at my house another day?"
Mrs. Cui contemplated, "Too many things recently; my two daughters are preparing engagement feasts, and Brother An is studying for the college exam, likely too busy."
Xu Er’s wife was somewhat disappointed but congratulated nonetheless, "Congratulations on your daughters’ engagements. When is it set? We must visit and convey our wishes."
Mrs. Cui didn’t refuse, smiling, "Rest assured, Second Madam Xu, once the date is fixed, an invitation will be sent to your family."
That’s exactly what Xu Er’s wife wanted to hear; it meant relations hadn’t soured. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Immediately relaxing, she said, "I won’t hold you up then; take care, Sister."
Xu Er’s wife, along with Xu Zhong, escorted Gu Jinli and her group out of the alley before returning to the shop.
Inside the shop, Gu Jin’an was aware of what happened with Mrs. Cui but did not cause a scene, merely saying to Gu Dashan, "Father, Mother and the others have been taken to the escort agency by Hui Niang, don’t worry. We’ll later visit the government office to see the County Magistrate; you’re welcome to rest here."
Concerning the marriage, Gu Jin’an had informed the family earlier that without passing the scholar exam, negotiations wouldn’t proceed, thus Gu Dashan and his wife were apprehensive about hastily agreeing to anything.
Gu Dashan nodded, "Alright, Father knows."
Gu Jin’an didn’t linger, rising to tell Elder Xu, "Elder Xu, Brother An has just returned to the village, it’s customary to pay respects to Lord County Magistrate, I must excuse myself."
Elder Xu quickly said, "Meeting Lord County Magistrate is important; you go ahead. Let your father stay here with me for some chatter."
He was eager to discuss Gu Jin’an’s marriage with Gu Dashan, hence couldn’t let everyone leave.
As long as Gu Dashan agreed, Gu Jin’an would become his family’s prized son-in-law!
Pointing to Xu Zhao Ming, he instructed, "Have Brother Ming accompany you."
Gu Jin’an nodded, smiling, "Thank you, Elder Xu."
And said to Xu Zhao Ming, "Brother Xu, sorry for the trouble."
