Fu Wujiu was preparing to go home and had to pick up his little sister to accompany him, otherwise he feared he wouldn't even be able to find anyone.

As soon as I stepped out, I ran into Xie Ying, who looked quite angry.

"Fu Wujin, you…"

Fu Wujin quickly turned back to look. His master was now closing his eyes as if napping.

We were still talking happily just a moment ago, how could I possibly fall asleep in the blink of an eye?

Fu Wujin quickly pulled the person aside. Xie Ying pouted, "Fu Wujin, when are you going to come to my house and propose?"

Fu Wujin wore a troubled expression. To be honest, he had thought about this, but he was incorruptible and hadn't accomplished anything notable. Even if he went, he probably would be turned away.

"Yi yi… me…"

Xie Ying let out a cold snort, looking at his stammering appearance, she became even angrier. "I've heard all about it, your third brother is now a high official. You coming to my house now isn't out of place. Maybe my father would agree."

Fu Wujin wryly smiled, "Yingying, my third brother is my third brother, and I am me. Although we are one, the one who marries you is me. If your parents don't think I can give you enough happiness, but look at other people's faces, then... I can't accept this."

Xie Yijing was stunned.

Fu Wujin was afraid she would be angry, so he quickly apologized, "Don't be angry, okay?"

Xie Yinyu shook her head, her eyes filled with stars of love. She had been too eager just now and hadn't considered things so thoroughly.

When she heard his words, she was deeply touched. "Fu Wujin, I wasn't wrong about you. Now, come with me to my grandmother's house. She isn't feeling well and wants you to take a look."

Nobody knows where Fu Wujin is. He may be ill, but more importantly, we need to look after him.

Gu Junxian watched the two young people leave, a slight smile playing on his lips. His quiet disciple was probably getting married.

He has to get ready the red envelopes!

After Fu Wujin left, Xie Ying couldn't wait to ask Old Madam Tong, "Grandmother, what do you think?"

The older Mrs. Tong saw that she became more and more anxious, and she felt a bit of mischief in teasing her.

There's no way. When I was young, I wasn't allowed to joke around at home even a little. Now that I'm old, I'm just like a child again.

"Time's too short, can't see anything."

Xie Yinyin said, "Just say what you see."

Elder Tong recalled that Fu Wujin looked elegant, with features very similar to the little girl from the Fu family. He was a righteous young man, and his looks were quite suitable for her, the first beauty in this city.

Speaking of family background, the Fu family may have been considered lower-class before, but things are different now. It's said that Master Fu has become a high-ranking official and married the county princess.

That's amazing!

The little girl wants to marry the right man, only considering his character and not anything else.

But elders have to consider so much for her sake, even if it's not what they truly want.

"Grandmother…" Xie Ying panicked.

Elder Tong burst into laughter, and stopped teasing her. "I think it's quite a match, but your father might not be happy about this."

After all, this son-in-law is very old-fashioned and only likes the kind of refined people who love to read.

"Since you think it's good, it means I didn't misjudge you."

Old Mrs. Tong pushed her hand away, "Don't put on airs for me, grandmother doesn't buy your act. Let me tell you, the boy that your father has chosen for you, he's better than Fu Wuji in every way."

Xie Yinyi turned her face away, displeasure evident in her voice: "Then I don't want it either. Even if it's from royalty, I don't care."

"Well, truly a member of the royal family, just..."

"Forget it, you better not say anything more. I'm not interested in a word you have to say. I thought you would be on my side, but apparently, you're in cahoots with them too. I'm leaving."

"I can't be anyone's mistress," said Old Mrs. Tong, shaking her head.

When people get old, no one listens to what they say.

……

Fu's family.

Fu Baiman looked at the several young lads, tomorrow morning they were going to study in the county town with Wu Jin, he felt a strange mix of emotions in his heart.

I usually found them annoyingly noisy at home, driving me crazy. But now that they're leaving, I'm actually going to miss them.

The son of Sun Tzu should be in charge, but he still has to speak well.

"Six gold, eight gold, from now on listen to your fifth older brother. Anyone who causes trouble or disobeys me, if I find out, you'll be scrubbing the soles of my shoes."

Fu Bajin stuck out his tongue, "Dad, what am I doing?"

The youngest son, Fu Baiman, was dearly loved, but as soon as he spoke, he became stern: "Dad's afraid you'll cause trouble for your fifth brother. Understand? Don't stir up any chaos at home. Dad spent so much money on you all, you need to cherish it."

Several little ones nodded their heads, and Fu Tianfu was also instructed by his parents.

"Five-Gold, your sister loves to kick the blanket. It's getting cold, so you have to watch out." Fu Wujin nodded his head, fortunately, his sister was still young; when she got older, it wouldn't be convenient anymore.

Seeing this, Zhou shi's eyes rolled. "Father," she said, "a dignified old master like him wouldn't be able to properly care for his younger sister. Perhaps I should go instead?"

"What about Fat Si?" Fu Baimian asked.

"I'll go too," Zhou said. "Father, the family is going to be busy very soon, and you won't have time for me. Besides, I can't help much with anything. Why don't I go over there and cook something for my younger brothers and sisters? They'll have a warm meal to eat when they get home from school."

What she said wasn't wrong, but Fu Baiwan still didn't quite believe her.

Tian Guihua also had some doubts, “Old Madam, you're at home watching Si Pang and don't even cook. How can you cook when you go to the county?”

"Sure, Mother. You can rest assured that I won't let them go hungry. When my sister returns, I'll come back with her too."

"You see, if younger sister wants to take a bath or use the restroom, even if something happens, it's not convenient. After all, five-fingered is a man."

Tien Guihua also had this worry. If it weren't for the many things going on at home, she would have gone too.

"Can you do it?" Tian Guihua was still a little worried.

Zhou saw that she had relaxed, and she patted her chest to assure her, "Mother, just rest assured, I will definitely take good care of my younger sister."

Tian Guihua looked at the people in her house, there was really no one else but her.

The second oldest's family has two children to look after and can't spare the time. The youngest one's wife doesn't know how to cook, although she is willing to learn and hardworking, she just isn't cut out for it.

And she's been married to the fourth brother for a long time, more importantly, she needs to have a baby.

Now that the young couple is separated, she's no longer a wicked mother-in-law.

"Dayong, your wife went to the city to cook for the children. What do you think?"

Fu Dajin shook his head. "I don't have any ideas. I think it's good. Let Si Pang hear the sound of reading from a young age, and when he grows up, he will also become a scholar."

The elderly couple looked at each other, and finally Tian Guihua made the decision. "Let the eldest daughter-in-law try first. If it doesn't work, we'll figure something else out."

First published on the Traditional Chinese Novel Network