The wicked mother-in-law doesn't try to whitewash herself; she only abuses her awful children.

Chapter 618 The methods are very dark
When she brought up the marriage proposal at the Xu family home, Xu Yong immediately agreed.

It seems that Xu Yong's love for his daughter isn't as intense as rumored; he's willing to sacrifice her if it comes to greater interests.

Unlike ordinary farmers in Qinghewan, Xu Yong was a former village chief who used to frequently visit Pingchuan County and knew about the wealthy families there.

I never imagined my daughter would find such a wonderful marriage.

Fortunately, Gu Ruinian's terms for marrying into the family were not agreed upon, otherwise he would have missed out on the Lian family.

Matchmaker Wang naturally followed the story told by the third young master of the Lian family, but Xu Xinghua seemed to have discovered the truth. The thought of marrying a fool made her start a scene on the spot, but Xu Yong managed to calm her down.

Xu Yong could laugh himself to sleep after abandoning an older woman to marry into the Lian family, the family of the prefect.

When my niece Xu Zaohua married into the Zheng family, both of her nephews rose to prominence. If she hadn't been so foolish as to do something stupid, they would still be living a life of luxury.

Now that my daughter has the opportunity to marry into a wealthy family, it would be foolish not to agree.

Forget about marrying into a family, forget about Gu Ruinian, get out of here!

Madam Jia couldn't accept this outcome. Let alone a wealthy family, even her own son Ruinian wouldn't have been able to arrange a marriage with Xu Xinghua if he hadn't been lame and poor. How could the Lian family possibly be interested in Xu Xinghua, that pockmarked woman? Weren't wealthy families supposed to be particular about appearance?

So he said, "Sister-in-law Wang, could you have misheard? How could the Lian family possibly like Xu Xinghua? What do they like about Xu Xinghua? In wealthy families, appearance is the most important factor when choosing a wife, and Xu Xinghua is so ugly that it's unbearable to look at."

Matchmaker Wang turned to look at Jia Shi, speechless.

"I've been a matchmaker for so long, how could I have misheard? Besides, Gu Xiaoxue and Xu Xinghua are completely different names. There's no mistake, it's that girl from the Xu family. The Lian family said they've taken a liking to Xu Xinghua's simplicity and straightforwardness."

The matchmaker, Wang, naturally wouldn't reveal the true details of the power struggles among the wives and concubines within the wealthy family to Jia.

"Isn't this a joyous occasion? Xu Xinghua is marrying into the Lian family, so your Ruinian won't have to live with his wife's family anymore." Matchmaker Wang lifted her leg to step over the threshold.

Jia's mind was in turmoil.

That's not how it works. If Gu Xiaoxue had married into the Lian family, relying on their power, Gu Ruinian wouldn't have needed to be a live-in son-in-law; instead, Xu Xinghua would have married into the Gu family.

Now that Xu Xinghua has married into the Lian family, the Gu family has gained nothing.

How can this be a happy occasion?

Gu Youtian stopped Wang the matchmaker and said, "Isn't the Lian family bullying us? First they took a liking to my Xiaoxue, and then they turned around and took a liking to Xu Xinghua. Sister-in-law Wang, you really are something. Why don't you speak up for us in the Lian family? Doesn't the Lian family feel ashamed that Xu Xinghua, with her pockmarked face, is the third young mistress of the Lian family?"

When Wang the matchmaker heard Gu Youtian say this, and subtly complain that she hadn't put in any effort, she was annoyed and said some harsh words.

"You make it sound so easy. What do you mean I won't speak up for you? When two families arrange a marriage, it's all about the wishes of both sides. What can I do if the Lian family values ​​Xu Xinghua? As for why the Lian family likes a girl with a pockmarked face, go ask the Lian family!"

"Speaking of which, Xu Xinghua is truly blessed. The cripple who was supposed to marry into the family ran away, and she turned around and became the young mistress of the Lian family. What good fortune! Tsk tsk tsk."

After finishing her sentence, Wang the matchmaker lifted her leg and walked away.

Who are these people? How can a matchmaker interfere with which family the Lian family should choose for their daughter?

After Wang the matchmaker left, the Gu family's old house was left in disarray.

The news that the Lian family had taken a liking to Xu Xinghua was truly hard to digest.

This was a major blow to both Grandpa Gu and Gu Youtian. They were waiting for Gu Xiaoxue to marry into the Lian family unexpectedly, so as to prevent Gu Ruinian from marrying into the Xu family and catch the Xu family off guard.

Now the Xu family has caught them completely off guard.

"What kind of mess is this?" Madam Jia tried to struggle. "Xu Xinghua, Xinghua's face is covered in pockmarks, how could the Lian family possibly want her?"

"Don't look so down," said Old Mrs. Gu. "I think it's a good thing that Xiaoxue won't marry into the Lian family. That girl is getting wilder and wilder from Taohua's influence. I said a few words to her the other day, and she killed my chicken. With her personality, she'll have a powerful backer in the Lian family, and she'll be even more arrogant. Who knows what she'll do to this old woman?"

She quickly realized that if Gu Xiaoxue married into a wealthy family, she would be gone in a flash and wouldn't bring any benefits to the family.

She would no longer have any expectations regarding Gu Xiaoxue's marriage.

Gu Honglian quietly left her house and went to the weaving workshop.

Seeing Tong Huaqiong, Gu Taohua, and Gu Xiaoxue eating watermelon, Gu Honglian swallowed hard and said, "Matchmaker Wang came to our house and said that the Lian family didn't like Xiaoxue, but liked Xu Xinghua. The Xu family has already agreed and said they will send the betrothal gifts in a few days."

"What kind of mess is this? Are the Lian family members blind? They don't even like Xiaoxue, who has fair skin, but instead they've taken a fancy to Xu Xinghua, who has a face full of pockmarks."

Gu Honglian felt a heart attack whenever she thought about Xu Xinghua getting a good marriage and then encountering her showing off and subtly mocking her for being ruthless.

It would be better if Gu Xiaoxue married into the Lian family; at least she could get some benefits.

Gu Taohua handed a slice of watermelon to Gu Honglian and said, "Auntie, that's because Xu Xinghua and the Lian family are destined to be together."

Gu Xiaoxue was also stunned. She hadn't expected that Tong Huaqiong's explanation that she didn't have to marry that idiot from the Lian family would be resolved in this way.

Tong Huaqiong took a bite of the watermelon; the watermelon intercropped in the cotton field was so sweet it warmed her heart.

Aunt Tang is very ruthless; she arranged the marriage between the Second Young Master Lian and Xu Xinghua in one fell swoop.

Xu family.

Xu Xinghua smashed everything in her room to pieces.

"Father, Mother, think about it. If the Third Young Master is so good, how could he possibly be interested in me? Matchmaker Wang must be lying. Go and find out more. I don't want to end up like Zaohua, a widow the moment I enter the family."

"If that happens, my life will be ruined."

“Didn’t we agree that Gu Ruinian would marry into the family? You would not only have another son, but he could also help the brickyard on the mountain make gunpowder. We’re already discussing marriage, and if we agree to the Lian family’s proposal, isn’t that like giving one woman two betrothal gifts? If word gets out, how will our family face us?”

Xu Xinghua talked until her mouth was dry, then escalated to a frenzy, crying and smashing things.
Xu Yong remained unmoved.

Xu Xinghua was in despair.

“Why can’t he like you? He even told his family that he likes your simplicity and straightforwardness. They say that a good wife should be virtuous. It’s normal for a rich young man to want to find a simple country girl after seeing so many glamorous women,” said Tian, ​​Xu Xinghua’s mother.

Xu Yong and Tian Shi knew what kind of person their daughter was.

She's simple and honest, but no matter how she dresses up, she doesn't look good. She's also straightforward, but when she speaks, it's like she has excrement stuffed in her mouth.

Let alone the normal sons of wealthy families, even ordinary families were unwilling to marry Xu Xinghua. Otherwise, how could she have remained an older woman until the very end when they had no other choice but to invite Gu Ruinian to their door.

If she can marry into a suitable family, they will definitely marry her off.

They didn't know what the young master of the Lian family was like, nor did they want to find out. What kind of person the young master of the Lian family was was not important to them; what was important was the Lian family's resources.

It's just that, like Xu Zaohua's man, he died young from an illness, or he had the vices of a rich young master who was fond of men.

None of that matters. Once Xu Xinghua marries into the family, she will be a glamorous young mistress and will be able to help the Xu family regain its former glory.

Xu Yong and Tian tacitly avoided discussing what kind of person their future son-in-law would be.