After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 73 Dressing Up
There is a way.

Ke Yunyun entered the main room at some point and stood quietly outside the crowd. If people hadn't mentioned her, she probably wouldn't have made a sound.

Su Tai quickly stepped forward and pulled her over to sit down, her face full of concern, "Good cousin, what method did you suggest?"

Ke Yunyun lowered her eyelids, coughed lightly twice, and said softly, "I will marry Young Master Zhu, then everyone will no longer have to worry."

"No way! We didn't send you away when things were at their worst. Now that we've finally gotten better, how can we let you become someone's concubine?" Ke Dasong's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth, reacting extremely fiercely.

Su Nizi's eyes were filled with tears, and she cried pitifully. "Yunyun, your father is right. You were so small back then, and we put in so much effort to raise you. How can we let you become someone's concubine? Your father and mother will think of another way, so you don't need to worry about it."

Ke Yunyun looked at her parents, who were full of sorrow, with affection, and then advised them, "Dad, Mom, I know you feel sorry for me, but you also heard what the doctor said. I am naturally weak. In addition to not being able to return to the ice field, I can't do heavy work. I need to take good care of myself and eat more tonics if possible."

Ordinary families don't have this kind of means. If I had followed Young Master Zhu, perhaps I could still live such a life! What's meant to be will be, and I can't avoid it. I can't let my beloved uncle's family be implicated because of me, otherwise I'll never be able to live in peace for the rest of my life.

Su Chunlin wiped his face and sighed repeatedly, "Good child, life as a concubine is not as easy as you think."

Su Tai nodded in agreement, "My cousin almost became Young Master Bai's concubine before, so I know a bit about it. In families like the Bai family, concubines are the master's personal maids. The difference is that they not only have to serve the mistress, but also the master. Without the mistress's permission, concubines cannot have children, and even if they do, they cannot call their mothers."

If a woman gives birth to a daughter, she will likely become a concubine. If she is lucky, she might be able to marry into a lower social class and become a principal wife, but she will have a hard time getting ahead. If she gives birth to a son, he will be separated from his family as soon as he gets married and will not receive much wealth. Unless the mother of a concubine receives the favor of her master, she will die of old age in the backyard and will not be able to leave with her son.

Think about it, if you really married Young Master Zhu as a concubine, life might be even harder than it is now.

"What should we do then!" Su Nizi broke down, sobbing uncontrollably as she lay on the table.

Ke Dasong and his two sons also looked solemn and remained silent for a long time.

Ke Yunyun's eyes flickered slightly, then fell silent again. She stood up and bowed gracefully to Su Taiying, "Cousin, thank you for telling me so much. Young Master Zhu will be coming to pick me up in five days. Could you please do me another favor?"

Su Tai agreed without hesitation.

In the evening, Su Tai and Shen Yi returned to Shen Family Village.

The wind picked up, carrying with it a few drops of rain that made you shiver when they hit your neck.

Shen Yi quickly closed the door, and Su Tai also went into the kitchen to start a fire, boil water, and cook.

Shen Yi settled the donkey before bringing in two buckets of water to help Su Tai cook.

Taking the opportunity, Su Tai asked, "Brother Shen, what do you think my cousin wants to do?"

Just now, Ke Yunyun asked Su Tai to help her get some pretty dresses and cosmetics. Su Tai vaguely guessed what Ke Yunyun wanted to do, but she didn't understand the deeper meaning.

Shen Yi shook his head. "Whatever your cousin wants to do, I think she's someone who considers the big picture and shouldn't do anything reckless. But what about you? How do you plan to help?"

Su Tai hesitated for a while, then let out a long sigh, "How about getting her a purple cotton dress and shoes, a jade hairpin, a jade bracelet, and a set of rouge and face powder?"

Shen Yi nodded slightly, "Let's go to Dahe Town again."

That evening, Su Tai brought the purple dye to the transfer station. This time, not much fabric was being dyed, so it wouldn't take too long.

They'll be back from Dahe Town soon after they buy their things. Su Tai held the fabric up to herself. Ke Yunyun was more slender and delicate than her, so she was perfect for wearing a quju (a type of traditional Chinese dress). The dress had pleats, layer upon layer, that were both warm and elegant.

Overweight people wear bulky clothes, but for someone with a figure like Ke Yunyun, wearing such clothes not only conceals her flaws but also adds a touch of elegance and sophistication.

More importantly, the quju (a type of brocade robe) is simple to make, although it uses a lot of material, but for Su Tai, these are not problems.

A dress was completed in just two days.

Even Shen Yi was amazed by the finished product. "Wife, you have such skillful hands! I've never seen a dress like this before."

Su Tai curled her lips into a smug smile, turned around and went back to her room. She took out a pair of purple beaded flowers and a purple silk flower from her vanity case. When they were put together, even she was amazed by their beauty.

The next day, before dawn.

Shen Yi drove the donkey cart to take Su Tai back to her parents' home.

It was still early, and even if Young Master Zhu wanted to come and pick them up, it wouldn't be possible to do so so quickly. The entire Su family was shrouded in gloom, with everyone looking dejected and miserable.

Su Tai didn't have time to comfort them; she took the things and went directly to find Ke Yunyun.

When Ke Yunyun, dressed in a new outfit, walked into the main room, everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.

Ruan Xiaoyu rubbed her eyes hard, muttering absentmindedly, "Did I see a fairy?"

Han came to her senses and swallowed hard. "My goodness! No wonder that young master Zhu wanted to take Yunyun as a concubine after only meeting her once. He really has good taste!"

With such looks and such a figure, an ordinary family really couldn't afford to marry her. I don't know how my sister-in-law gave birth to her!

Su Nizi got anxious and stepped forward, pulling Ke Yunyun and yelling, "You brat, why are you dressed like this? Go change right now!"

Ke Yunyun shook her head at her with a resolute look, "Mother, Young Master Zhu will be here in a little while. I need to talk to him and try to stand up for myself. Don't worry."

Su Nizi was stunned.

Just as Su Tai was about to ask a question, an unfamiliar voice came from outside.

Ke Yunyun was the first to step outside, "They're here!"

Ever since Zhu Yixuan met Ke Yunyun that day, he has been unable to forget her. He also knows that the Ke family does not want their daughter to marry him as a concubine, so he specially came to visit her today and prepared generous gifts, showing his sincerity.

Just as he was pondering how to negotiate with the Ke family, the beauty he had been longing for appeared before him without warning.

Zhu Yixuan's eyes immediately became fixed on him, his expression one of utter infatuation.

Ke Yunyun stepped forward, curtsied to Zhu Yixuan, and called out in a soft, sweet voice, "Young Master Zhu?"

Zhu Yixuan shook his head and his rationality gradually returned. He looked at the gentle and beautiful Ke Yunyun in front of him with delight, his eyes unable to see anyone else. "Miss Ke, I came here today specifically to welcome you. I know you are a girl from a good family, and I know that being a concubine would be a disservice to you. However, I am already married and there is really no other way. But I can assure you that as long as you marry me, you will be my honored concubine, different from other concubines."