HLnovel Chapter 108 He must pass my test
Chapter 108 He must pass my test
Zhao Ershu's voice was quite loud, and some villagers who were working not far from the Zhao family's door came over to see what was going on.
Previously, many people saw Matchmaker You driving an oxcart to the Zhao family. Matchmaker You must have come to propose marriage for Peach Blossom.
As the villagers stood in the Zhao family's courtyard, they saw Matchmaker You loading the betrothal gifts into an oxcart.
Madam Qian helped from the side, and she said to Matchmaker You:
“My son Ershu is a bit stubborn, but he is his father, so I can understand his concerns.”
Matchmaker You nodded with a smile.
It's rare for a father-in-law to immediately find his son-in-law agreeable.
However, by now, a large number of villagers had gathered in the Zhao family courtyard to watch the excitement, and the fact that Shen Ming had proposed to Zhao Taohua today could no longer be kept secret.
"My God, silk and satin? So many silver ornaments, and the finest daughter's wine?"
How much do these cost?
These items alone are worth more than thirty taels at a glance.
This is too generous!
Finally, someone couldn't contain themselves any longer and asked, "Matchmaker You, who gave Peach Blossom these betrothal gifts?"
Among the crowd, the men envied the man's wealth, while the women envied who could be as happy as Zhao Taohua, receiving such a large dowry!
Most women in the village only received a five-tael dowry before being married into their husband's family. They had never been treated like this before!
Knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, the matchmaker smiled and said to everyone:
"It was the young man from the Shen family who asked me to propose marriage to Peach Blossom."
Shen Ming is an honest child who would love to give his heart to Tao Hua.
In addition to these betrothal gifts, there were also twenty taels of silver as a bride price, plus ten taels for the bride's family to prepare for the wedding.
what?
what?
so much?
This was something that had never happened before in the entire Zhao Family Village, not to mention in the surrounding villages for miles around.
Many villagers were curious about just how much wealth Shen Ming had, that he could offer so much as a betrothal gift to the Zhao family.
Unfortunately, Zhao Ershu refused, considering the large amount of betrothal gifts and dowry offered.
Zhao Taohua didn't expect Zhao Ershu to be so resistant to Shen Ming and so unwilling to let her marry him.
Previously, with the matchmaker and villagers present, Zhao Taohua had some things she couldn't say in front of outsiders.
However, her marriage to Shen Ming was entirely beneficial, and she couldn't let Zhao Ershu drive Shen Ming away from her.
Shen Ming must become her husband!
Shen Ming is kind-hearted and responsible. He is skilled in hunting and farming, has a way of making a living, and is also filial to his elders, which meets her requirements for a husband.
More importantly, she can obtain spiritual energy as long as she comes into contact with Shen Ming.
Once she or he marries someone else, they can no longer have physical contact. But if she marries Shen Ming, she can openly and legitimately touch him and absorb a lot of spiritual energy from him.
Even just holding hands every day, over time, will accumulate into an immeasurable amount of spiritual energy!
After everyone left, Zhao Taohua told the four spirits to go work in the medicinal herb field first, and then she closed the courtyard gate.
Seeing that all the outsiders had left, Zhao Ershu also planned to have a heart-to-heart talk with Zhao Taohua.
"Peach Blossom, Shen Ming is too much older than you. We should choose someone younger, around your age, with elders in their family, so you can enjoy a good life after you marry him..."
Zhao Taohua listened patiently as Zhao Ershu finished speaking.
To be honest, Zhao Taohua felt especially warm inside, knowing that her father was thinking about her every little detail and caring about her future.
However, her marriage to Shen Ming had to be arranged, and even if her own father objected, she had to persuade him.
“Father, although Brother Shenming is four years older than me, older men know how to care for others.”
There are no elders in Shenming's family. Although I won't be able to enjoy the care of elders after I go there, if we both work hard, we can form a big family in the future.
Besides, Mom and Dad, you don't live far away. If we don't understand something in the future, we can come back and ask you for help anytime.
As for Shen Ming's white hair, I actually think it looks quite good.
Brother Shenming is strong and healthy; his white hair has not affected his health.
Even if our children grow up with this kind of white hair, as long as they are healthy, that's all that matters.
"I've fallen for Brother Shen Ming and want to marry him. Please, Father, grant my request."
Zhao Taohua finished speaking very seriously.
Finally, he knelt down before Zhao Ershu and performed a grand salute.
"You...get up!"
How could Zhao Ershu bear to let Zhao Taohua kneel?
However, he never expected that Peach Blossom would like Shen Ming.
After hearing Zhao Taohua's expression of her feelings, Madam Qian's eyes lit up, and she seemed to understand something in an instant.
No wonder, she always felt that Tao Hua liked to be close to Shen Ming. She had even seen Tao Hua hold Shen Ming's hand very naturally before.
She had originally planned to talk to Peach Blossom about the differences between men and women.
Unexpectedly, the reason why Peach Blossom took the initiative to hold Shen Ming's hand was because she liked him?
Looking back on these past few days, Qian realized that Shen Ming was a good boy and someone she could entrust with her life.
What's more, Peach Blossom likes him!
Madam Qian walked up to Zhao Ershu and said, "Ershu, since Taohua likes it, you should grant the wish for the two children!"
Zhao Ershu helped Taohua up. He listened to Qian Shi's words, still not quite agreeing, but he couldn't resist the insistence of his wife and daughter.
"Yes, but Shen Ming still needs to pass my test before I can entrust Peach Blossom to him with peace of mind!"
Now, the more Zhao Ershu thought about it, the more he felt that Shen Ming was scheming.
No wonder Shen Minglao sent his family so many things before, such precious wolf pelts that money couldn't buy, enough to make clothes and shoes for four people.
When the thatched shed was being built, Shen Ming also hired many people to finish working on the Shen family's medicinal herb fields before coming to his house to help.
So, all of this was to win his and Hongyan's favor?
While inwardly marveling at Shen Ming's cunning, Zhao Ershu was also secretly pleased. At least Shen Ming wasn't stupid; he knew to use his cunning in front of him and Hongyan for the sake of Tao Hua.
When Zhao Taohua saw Zhao Ershu take a step back, a smile immediately appeared on her face.
She took Zhao Ershu's arm and said sweetly, "Thank you, Dad~"
Shen family.
Matchmaker You arrived at the Shen family's courtyard with an oxcart. Shen Ming was looking nervously and expectantly in the direction of the courtyard gate. When he saw Matchmaker You arrive, he immediately stood up.
Shen Ming instantly understood from the slightly apologetic expression on Matchmaker You's face.
But that's not what Peach Blossom Sister told him yesterday.
She had clearly agreed to marry him, so how could Peach Blossom Sister's heart have changed in just one day?
Shen Ming's heart jumped into his throat.
"Grandma You, what... what happened?"
Shen Ming's voice trembled as he tried to suppress the unease in his heart.
Grandma You sighed and comforted her:
"Shen Ming, I'm sorry, this didn't work out."
Don't be sad. Peach Blossom's father, Ershu, cherishes Peach Blossom like the apple of his eye and absolutely refuses to agree to this marriage.
Even though you like peach blossoms and are so sincere, if you ask me, why don't you find another girl to propose to?
You're not getting any younger. With your looks and qualifications, you could definitely marry any other girl!
Shen Ming was stunned for a moment, but when he heard that it was Zhao Ershu who disagreed, his tense nerves suddenly relaxed.
A smile unconsciously crept onto his face. As long as Peach Blossom Sister didn't disagree with the marriage, that would be fine!
As long as Peach Blossom Sister still wants to marry him, he will definitely find a way to win over Uncle Ershu; it's no big deal.
"Grandma You, I will only marry Peach Blossom Sister. I will never marry anyone but Peach Blossom Sister in this lifetime."
Please keep this red envelope. Thank you for your help today. I will trouble you again when I go to propose next time.
When I marry Peach Blossom Sister, I'll definitely give you a big red envelope!
Shen Ming's eyes gleamed as he spoke, and his tone was exceptionally firm.
Matchmaker You wanted to try to persuade Shen Ming again.
After all, he had just been rejected by the Zhao family when he offered his betrothal, which affected his reputation in Zhao Village and the surrounding villages. He should hurry up and find a good girl to marry while the impact is still not too great.
But she saw Shen Ming as if he were under a spell cast by Zhao Taohua, determined to marry no one but Zhao Taohua, so she couldn't say anything more.
Zhao Taohua is indeed outstanding; I wonder which lucky guy will be able to marry her in the end.