The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 602: Pei Yuan Gets Married (2)_1

Hearing talk of marriage again, Li Bao Xiang’s face stretched long and taut, "You’re not really thinking of making me marry that fat woman, are you!?"

Grandma Li coaxed him, "Right now, they’re worried about Fang Fang’s marriage. If we let them know you’re interested in getting married, they’ll really start treating you like family, and that’s the only way they might put in a good word for you. Only then can you easily pass the examinations!" freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Li Bao Xiang frowned, feeling deep disdain in his heart. Such people—even showing an interest in marriage was beneath his status. It would be a laughingstock, the thought of marrying someone like that.

Old Man Li also took him aside to persuade him, "...Right now, your future is what matters most!"

Only then did Li Bao Xiang’s expression soften slightly, and he went to Fang Family Village with him.

But when he returned, his face looked even more displeased.

Grandma Li anxiously inquired about what happened, "...None of them were willing to give you advice?"

"Old Scholar Fang did give some earnest instructions. But as for the marriage issue... no clues were revealed!" Old Man Li said.

"What do you mean!? They actually look down on us? Even having such a daughter, it would be doing her an honor to make her a concubine, and they’re still not willing!?" Grandma Li said angrily.

Old Man Li sighed, "They’re probably thinking of waiting until after the spring examinations!"

"What’s the point after the spring examinations!? Do they think that after Bao Xiang passes his exams and gains a title, he’d still marry that kind of daughter-in-law!?" Grandma Li was so angry her chest heaved.

"Let it go! Bao Xiang’s examination is more important," Old Man Li waved his hand, indicating the idea of marriage had never been a good one.

Grandma Li began to bolster Li Bao Xiang’s spirits, "You must pass the examinations, show them for looking down on us! Once you become a Scholar and earn a title, you can just as well marry a well-read and sensible young lady!"

Fang Liuming had almost managed to discuss a marriage with a young lady.

Li Bao Xiang also tried to encourage himself, this year he had to pass no matter what!

Another year’s spring examinations commenced.

It was also time for preparing sweet potato seedlings for the spring planting.

In Yuanyang County, the cultivation of sweet potatoes had already started spreading; each household knew how to grow their seedlings and then plant the sweet potatoes. Some families would nurture seedlings together, and during the planting season, sweet potato seedlings were also sold in the market—those who planted less and didn’t want to grow their seedlings would just buy a couple of bundles. Everyone was familiar with a few simple techniques for sweet potato cultivation.

So Pei Zongli’s lectures began from Runing Prefecture. Pei Houli followed him, and the two brothers even hired a servant to accompany and serve them. Pei Zongli, dressed in his official robes, began his tour with great fanfare.

Pei Qin and the others kept a low profile every day, busy in the workshop extracting soy sauce.

This time, Pei Qin separated light soy sauce from dark soy sauce, and there was also an attempt at making mushroom-flavored dark soy sauce—these extracts of refined soy sauce were all not for sale, but instead to be sent to the palace.

As spring rains fell one after another, spring planting began, and along with it, the results of the spring examinations came through.

Li Bao Xiang failed the exams once more.

The Li family was filled with frustration and indignation. If it hadn’t been for that, he would have never failed! Otherwise, he should have passed last year already!

At Sun Lizheng family’s home, Miao’s bit her lip in fury, "They really think that by forming a connection with them, they would receive some benefits? If they have the ability, let them seek a title! Let them get an official as their son-in-law!"

Sun Xiujin’s face was dark, and she remained tight-lipped, not saying a word.

The eldest daughter-in-law said softly, "Since they haven’t earned a title, they can’t act arrogantly anymore. Here, the Pei family has produced an official, and Pei Qin and her sisters have kept their tails tucked. Maybe we should take advantage of this opportunity to find a good family for our younger sister! She’s still young and beautiful; she can’t be left to waste her life like this!"

Miao’s was still considering that her daughter’s reputation was ruined by Pei Qin’s actions, and it was impossible to find a better match than the Li family now. If possible, she even thought of sending Sun Xiujin back to the Li family. After all, she had been married to Li Bao Xiang and had borne a daughter.