Fang Shaohua was startled by the sudden voice. He turned around and saw that it was Fang Xiaoxi. He couldn't help but knocked Fang Xiaoxi on the head and said, "You, why do you come to scare me? But this is really my private money."
Fang Xiaoxi snorted twice, then looked at Fang Shaohua seriously: "Brother, are you really going to marry Tong Ruyan? Are you serious?"
Fang Shaohua also looked serious when he heard about this topic: "Little sister, of course I am serious about getting married. What's the matter? Do you disagree with this?"
When talking about the latter part, Fang Shaohua's voice became softer, and he seemed a little cautious. Fang Xiaoxi knew that her elder brother still cared about her and the family, and cared about their opinions.
"Brother, if I say that you are not allowed to marry, will you agree?"
Fang Shaohua was stunned, then smiled bitterly: "If my family doesn't agree, then I can choose not to marry, but I won't marry anyone in the future."
Fang Xiaoxi understood what he meant. What he meant was that Big Brother had already decided on Tong Ruyan. She didn't know what her mood was now, but it was a bit complicated.
"So do you think this girl is hiding something from you?"
Fang Shaohua looked at Fang Xiaoxi, suspecting that Fang Xiaoxi knew something: "Just say what you want to say."
Fang Xiaoxi was a little worried now. It seemed that her elder brother was deeply in love with Tong Ruyan. Could she forgive him
But if I don't tell her, wouldn't that be deceiving my brother? After thinking about it, Fang Xiaoxi said directly: "She used to stay in a brothel, did you know that?"
Fang Shaohua smiled and touched Fang Xiaoxi's head. "She has already told me about what you are talking about. I don't mind. I think my parents won't mind either. Although she used to live in a brothel, she is an innocent girl."
Fang Xiaoxi's eyes widened: "You two, you are giving and receiving in private."
Fang Shaohua slapped Fang Xiaoxi on the head again: "Don't use these two idioms carelessly after learning them. What's the private transfer? It sounds bad. Miss Tong and I are... "
He told her about how he was saved by Tong Ruyan and Tong Ruxin: "So I really believe in her. It's not because of responsibility. She didn't lie at all. I don't mind."
Fang Xiaoxi said "oh" and looked at Fang Shaohua: "Brother, this is your own choice. As your sister, I support you. I hope you can make her happy for the rest of her life. Come on."
Fang Shaohua was confused by Fang Xiaoxi's attitude: "You don't mind?"
Fang Xiaoxi chuckled: "I know her, I know the cause and effect, so I won't mind. But if her identity is known to others, I hope you can handle the rumors and don't make her sad."
In this family, the younger sister is the most favored. If I get the younger sister's consent, I will get the consent of the whole family. Fang Shaohua was very grateful: "Thank you, sister."
Fang Xiaoxi laughed: "This is your lifelong event, why are you coming to thank me? Your private money is too little, she is the eldest daughter of the Tong family, I am afraid she will not look down on it, I will give you some more."
After saying that, she quickly returned to her room and took out a hundred taels of silver: "It's my sister's gift to you. Take it. You are getting married now. Our family is poor. Don't worry, things will be better in the future. When the second and third brothers get married, I will also give them money, so don't feel embarrassed to take it."
Fang Shaohua unceremoniously reached out his hand and took the banknote: "Thank you for your generosity. When you get married, I will buy you some dowry."
Fang Xiaoxi getting married? She is only twelve this year, and that will be several years in the future. She is not in a hurry and has not thought about it: "Let's talk about it later. If you go to propose marriage, you need to prepare a lot of things. After all, they are from a wealthy family. Also, you can't just go like this, you have to find a matchmaker anyway."
Yes, there is also a matchmaker. The master is the most suitable one, but he is out of town. So let's find an official matchmaker. After all, my brother is the master's teacher, which can barely be considered a minor official
It was already evening, so there was no rush. He could look for her tomorrow. So the next day, Fang Shaohua did not go directly to propose marriage, but went to the official matchmaker.
At the Tong family, Tong Ruyu felt a little uneasy, firstly because of Liuzi's words, and secondly because Fang Shaohua, who had agreed to propose marriage, did not come today.
Could it be that Fang Shaohua was unwilling? Or was it that the Fang family disagreed? The Fang family knew that their sister had been sold to a brothel. Should they kill her together
Her mind was full of random thoughts, and she had no appetite at lunch. Fang Shaohua hadn't come all morning, and Tong Ruyan felt upset and had no appetite.
Tong Ruyu felt even more distressed when she saw her sister like this. It was all her fault. She had said nonsense to her sister yesterday: "Little sister, don't think too much. Maybe he will come this afternoon."
Tong Ruyan glanced at Tong Ruyu and said, "Brother, you don't have to comfort me. I'm fine."
Still being stubborn, this Master Fang was simply going too far: "It's not consolation. If he doesn't come this afternoon, I will take Tong Ruxin to his house to force him to marry."
Tong Ruyan's mouth twitched: "In my eyes, big brother, am I unmarriageable? Do I need big brother to force me to marry? If he is sincere, he will come naturally, just wait. I know that brother is worried about me, but there is no need to be so anxious. Is there something else going on?"
The news Liuzi brought back naturally could not be said casually: "Nothing else, don't worry."
It would be strange if they weren't worried! The brother and sister ate a little and then lost their appetite, so they asked someone to take the food away.
Tong Ruyan continued to wait at home. She originally thought that he would not come, but she heard the servants come to report that the most famous official media in the town had arrived.
Tong Ruyu enthusiastically received the official media: "So it's the official media, you come to my house at this time, what's the matter?"
Hearing this, the official matchmaker couldn't help but laugh: "You all know that I'm an official matchmaker. What else could I want from you except to propose marriage? Your sister is the one that all the men in the town want to marry. The one I'm proposing to today is definitely one of the best."
Tong Ruyu didn't want to listen to these nonsense, so she asked directly: "Who are you proposing for?"
This attitude made the official media feel uneasy. How could it not be agreed upon? They only needed to go to the door and say, "Yes, Mr. Fang from the government office. You are not satisfied with such a young talent as Mr. Fang?"
"He was very sincere. He came to my house early in the morning and stopped me. He told me to come to my house, saying that it would be disrespectful to the woman if I came to her house..."
After saying a lot of things, I finally saw Tong Ruyu's smiling face: "Why didn't you say it was Master Fang earlier? It would be great for such a young talent to be my brother-in-law."
No wonder he didn't come this morning. After all, no one can come by themselves to propose marriage. Of course, they should ask for a matchmaker according to the rules. It's not easy to ask for an official matchmaker, so it's difficult for him.
The official media looked at the change in Tong Ruyu's attitude and couldn't help wondering: "Agree, then this is a good thing. Miss Tong is beautiful and generous, and the two of you are a match made in heaven. I just don't know what conditions you have? Set a time for the Fang family to come and propose?"
Tong Ruyu was even happier: "As for the betrothal gift, I don't have too many requirements. The Fang family is still a farming family, so we won't force it. As long as you are willing, it's fine as long as it's something ordinary."
He talked to the official media for a long time before letting them go. When the official media left, they also got Tong Ruyan's birth date.
After sending the matchmaker away, Tong Ruyu went to find Tong Ruyan and said, "Little sister, the matchmaker came to propose marriage just now. He came on behalf of Master Fang. Master Fang is sensible. He knew to find an official matchmaker. It was because we were anxious that we let him come by himself. He didn't know the rules."
Tong Ruyan looked at Tong Ruyu and said, "I told you not to worry. Now you can rest assured."
The official mediator went to Fang's family and helped to come up with ideas, such as betrothal gifts, and was very busy. After everything was ready, Fang's father and mother followed the official mediator to propose marriage.
It was a lively day, and the whole Tong family was in a joyful mood. Tong Ruxin had been hungry for several days and had no strength left. When she heard the noise outside, she listened carefully.
The two maids outside were also affected by the lively atmosphere: "Did you see that? The betrothal gifts brought by the Fang family today are several large boxes! I don't know what's inside. What can a peasant family bring out?"
"You don't know this, right? He is a legal advisor to the government, how could he be without money? Maybe he has good things!"
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The sound of discussion outside came in, and Tong Ruxin realized that today was the day Fang Shaohua came to propose marriage, and the two were really going to get married.
When she thought of this, she felt unwilling to give up. No, she wanted to escape and go home. She wanted to tell her grandfather about this matter. Now she urgently wanted to know what was going on with the Mountain God's Bride.
The two maids outside were also called away because the people in the mansion were very busy. Tong Ruxin used up her remaining strength to pry open the window and climb out.
After escaping from Tong's house, she went to eat. She had been starving these days, so after eating, she headed back to Tong's Village.
The Tong family was still in a state of excitement, and no one noticed that Tong Ruxin was missing. The Fang family was obviously concerned about Tong Ruyan's betrothal gift.
These betrothal gifts were obtained by Fang Xiaoxi from Nan Nan's help. As for the silver and money, they will be returned later and are all placed in the box.
Tea, rice, fruits and other things, as well as a pair of wild geese, which Fang Xiaoxi asked Dabai to help get on the mountain last night.
Master Fang was very moved when he saw these things, and he made up his mind to repay Fang Xiaoxi in the future. Tong Ruyan was very surprised when she saw these things.
"You've probably emptied your family's savings just to prepare these betrothal gifts, haven't you?"