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When Qingge saw that everyone had returned, she went to the kitchen to cook.

The two children also went to help.

It's less about helping and more about joining in the fun.

However, Qingge never minded. On the contrary, she felt much happier with two little masters by her side.

"Father, Mother, has my eldest brother found a suitable match?"

As Tao poured tea for her parents, she asked them a question.

Zhang Su'e downed her cup of tea in one gulp before saying, "It's settled! The wedding is set for the eighth day of next month!"

"It's good that you've taken a liking to her, Mother. Tell me quickly, what do you think of that girl?"

Also, tell me about the girl's family situation, including her siblings.

Tao asked eagerly.

Whether it's marrying off a daughter or taking in a daughter-in-law, one must consider the other family's circumstances.

If family members are of good character and have a positive family atmosphere, then the girls and boys will not be too bad off.

Liu Erniu said, "Tao Yatou, don't worry, your family is small, you only have three older brothers, and they are all married now."

The only elders left in the family are the parents; the grandparents have passed away.

The couple were honest, hardworking farmers who were kind and friendly to everyone. They had a good reputation in the village and were well-liked by their neighbors.

"Your dad secretly inquired around the village."

"Dad, you're quite clever!"

Tao'er laughed, "So this is a trick my father knows."

"What are the character traits of that girl's three older brothers?"

I'm afraid of those gambling addicts who will keep coming to my in-laws' house to borrow money or sponge off me.

"The girl's two brothers are also quite good. The eldest brother makes a living by hunting and I heard he is a master archer who can hit a willow leaf from a hundred paces away!"

The second brother studied for several years but failed the imperial examination. Because of his cleverness, he worked as an accountant in a restaurant in town.

That's an income of two qian of silver a month!

The two brothers have now separated their households. They eat together during the busy farming season, but cook for their own families during the off-season.

Brothers should be friendly and respectful, supporting each other.

Tao'er nodded. "That's not bad!"

This shows that both brothers are capable, pragmatic, and of good character. Perhaps I can help them get rich in the future.

"Father, Mother, you've said so much, but you haven't said anything about the girl yet."

What's that girl's name? Is she pretty?

What is his temperament like?

Is she gentle and tender, or straightforward and genuine?

Tao asked with a big smile.

"The young lady's name is Lin Baozhu, and she is polite and well-mannered!"

She is the only girl in the Lin family, and the family cherishes her dearly!

They wouldn't let her do any farm work, but she learned some characters from her second brother and was said to be quite good at embroidery.

She's pretty, seventeen this year. Her parents couldn't bear to let her go, so they kept her for two more years; otherwise, your older brother wouldn't have had a chance.

Zhang Su'e was beaming from ear to ear; it was clear she was in a very good mood.

This shows he is quite satisfied with his future daughter-in-law.

"Mom, you're all smiles. It seems you're very satisfied with your future sister-in-law."

Brother, what's your impression of that Miss Lin?

Do you still like it?

Liu Tiezhu was stunned for a moment, then scratched the back of his head and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I don't know if I like her, but I feel very comfortable and happy when I look at her, especially when she smiles."

I thought she looked down on me, but I never expected her to agree!

"Brother, if that girl likes you, it means you're not bad either!"

Look at you, you're tall, have a good figure, and are handsome. There aren't many young people in Xinghua Village who are as good-looking as you.

So don't underestimate yourself.

Tao'er also praised her older brother.

"Mother, did that girl make any requests?"

Tao'er wanted to learn more about her future sister-in-law.

"The girl didn't say anything, only that it was entirely up to her parents to decide."

Her parents asked for a dowry of ten taels of silver, plus a pair of silver bracelets. As for clothes, we will arrange those.

Your father and I voluntarily increased the bride price to thirty taels of silver, and also bought clothes for her parents and brothers.

The other sisters-in-law also each gave a silver hairpin, which was considered quite decent.

Zhang Su'e felt that her family's financial situation was now quite good, and since the girl hadn't asked for anything, she decided to give her a little more.

This gives the girl face and shows that her in-laws value her, putting her parents at ease.

"Mother is right to do this. It shows that we value the woman's family, and they will feel more comfortable marrying their daughter into our family."

In ancient times, a girl's ability to read alone gave her an advantage over many others.

Once she finishes her embroidery, I can hand over my cross-stitch work to her.

"Peach Girl, you're even more worried and cautious than we are. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were Tiezhu's mother!"

Liu Daniu couldn't help but say.

"Hahaha……"

The older brother and mother couldn't help but laugh.

"Father, I'm just concerned about my eldest brother's marriage."

Just think about it, if you marry a troublemaker like Liu Jiaojiao, how will you two elders and my elder brother have any good days?

Now I have one last question: how are your two sisters-in-law doing?

If those two sisters-in-law aren't good, they'll keep whispering in your ear, which won't work either; it'll cause endless trouble.

"We didn't have much contact with those two sisters-in-law. We just came out and exchanged glances. Then they were busy in the kitchen. Their cooking skills are quite good, and the food they made was delicious."

I think they have a good relationship with the two Lin brothers.

"Peach girl, don't worry, you're already an old lady before you're even married!"

Liu Daniu waved his hand, "I'm not going to chat with you anymore. I'm going to check if the wild yams I planted yesterday have survived."

After saying that, he jogged to the vegetable garden in the yard.

"Dad, slow down! Your leg isn't fully healed yet!"

Liu Tiezhu shouted loudly.

Hahaha………

"Don't worry about your dad, he knows what he's doing!"

Next, we'll start preparing for your wedding, which will be around the eighth of next month, which is about half a month away.

It was a bit rushed, but there's still time.

However, this was my first time doing this and I had no experience.

"No, I'll go to your Grandma Chen's house. She's very experienced and will definitely know."

After saying that, Zhang Su'e ran outside without looking back.

"Why did Mother run so fast?"

Is there absolutely nothing wrong with her eyes?

Liu Tiezhu was worried about his mother's eyes; he thought she might fall if she ran so fast.

"Don't worry, brother. Mother's eyes are almost healed. As long as she doesn't overuse them, there won't be any problems."

All of this is for the sake of fear.

"Oh, right, brother, the wedding is just around the corner, you should give the girl a gift as a token of your appreciation."

Tao'er thought of the jewelry and fabrics in her space.

"My main problem is that I don't know what kind to buy, or what girls like."

But Mom told me that she'll go to town with me and Baozhu to buy it in a couple of days.

Liu Tiezhu said this.

"Big brother, wait a moment, little sister has something for you."

After saying that, he went back inside.

When he came out, he had four bolts of cloth and a delicate little box in his hands.

"Brother, these four bolts of cloth are for your sister-in-law. This peach-colored one is for her to make clothes, and this light-colored one is for her sister-in-law's family."

This bluish-gray horse was used to make clothes for the men in their family.

This last batch of crimson was used to make clothes for her mother.

And this box contains red jade and agate, which I'm giving to my sister-in-law.

She would definitely look good in it.

"And this red-gold plum blossom hairpin, you should give it to your sister-in-law as well."

Tao'er opened it and showed it to her older brother.

With these things in hand, there's no need to buy more; a pair of silver bracelets will suffice.

Liu Tiezhu's eyes widened, then he shook his head like a rattle-drum, "Little sister, I can't take these jewels. You can keep them as your dowry."

And there are so many bolts of cloth.

I only need to take two.

Four bolts of cloth can make so many clothes!

"Brother, please don't refuse. If I can give it to you, I've definitely kept something for myself."

My master's family used to give me a lot of jewelry. Why can't I give one or two pieces to my sister-in-law?

If you don't accept it, my little sister will be unhappy.

Tao'er deliberately scared her older brother.

"Okay, okay, big brother... big brother accepts it."

Thanks……

Little sister!

Liu Tiezhu almost burst into tears again; his little sister was just too good to them!

"Brother, take these things back inside!"

Tomorrow we'll go hunting again, and then we can sell the silver in the county town.

Then you send some game over there, and bring these things along with you.

My sister-in-law will definitely be very happy.

"Okay, I'll take you hunting tomorrow."

After Liu Tiezhu finished speaking, he carried the things back to his room.

Peach's space contains many good things, but some are marked and cannot be sold casually.

Some good items are auctioned off in large venues, so they won't attract unwanted attention.

She could only choose some inconspicuous jewelry for her eldest brother, and the same would be true for her second brother when he got married.

My eldest brother's marriage is finally settled. Now it's my second brother's turn. I'll try to find out what he thinks about another day.