“Tomorrow is the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month. This year, she will prepare the ingredients for the rice porridge and cook it too. At that time, I'll let you all come over to drink porridge together, and we'll celebrate the 8th day of the twelfth lunar month together.” Yang Ruqing said.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Sun was quite surprised, but still said, "In that case, wouldn't it be very burdensome for your Aunt Cui Lian?"

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At the side, Bao Suyun said to her sister-in-law: "Third Sister-in-law, you've been boiling it all these years. Please ask them to come over for a drink."

“This year, since Sister Cui Lian has this intention, just go along with her. At worst, you can come back and simmer it again next year!”

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Yang Ruqing also smiled and said, "Well, that's what I meant too, Mother. This year during the Lantern Festival, why don't you come to my place?"

Sun Shi thought for a moment and nodded: "Alright, I'll take a break this year during the Laba Festival!"

A few people laughed.

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At this time, Yang Ruolan walked in from the gate of the courtyard.

"As soon as I reached the courtyard gate, I heard you all laughing. What joyful event are you laughing about so merrily? Tell me, and I'll be happy too!" Yang Ruolan smiled as she entered the courtyard.

Seeing Yang Ruolan coming over, Sun shi exchanged a glance with Bao Suyun.

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Sun said, "Suyun, you should still speak later."

Bao Suyun nodded slightly.

Yang Ruqing looked at her mother and Fifth Aunt like that, she was surprised.

What are these two people plotting?

In the blink of an eye, Yang Ruolan had arrived before the group. She patted Luo Baobei's shoulder and said, "Baobei, come here, Auntie will hug you…"

Luo Baobei rushed into Yang Ruolan's arms without hesitation, playing with Yang Ruolan's hair, looking very interested.

Yang Ruqing watched from the side and discovered a phenomenon.

Whether it's a coincidence or not, Lo Baobao really likes being held by young people, especially pretty girls and handsome guys.

Those grandmothers or old ladies in the village who wanted to clap their hands and hug him, that Luobo baby wouldn't give them any face.

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Look, Yang Ruolan just clapped her hands and Luo Baobei immediately passed. Isn't that giving her a lot of face?

Here, Bao Suyun said to Yang Ruolan, "Lan girl, your fifth aunt has something she wants to hear your thoughts on."

Yang Ruo Lan was surprised, then immediately turned her head to look at Bao Suyun.

"Aunt Wu, just tell me what's wrong. I'm listening!" she said.

Bao Suyun smiled and glanced at Sun again. Under Sun's encouraging gaze, Bao Suyun organized her words and spoke up.

"Well, you see, there's this Yu Jinfu, the nephew of Yu Dafu in Yujia Village behind our village."

"Yu Jinbao said he'd met you, I wonder if you still remember him?" asked Bao Suyun.

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"Yu Jinbao?" Yang Ruolan thought for a moment, then shook her head. "No impression, Fifth Aunt? Why are you asking this?"

Bao Suyun said: "This Yu Jinfu, he is twenty-one this year, about the same age as Tang Ya'zi, and four years older than you."

“This Yu Jinbao, he’s a decent person. Honest and hardworking, he farms diligently at home.”

"Before that, I had arranged a marriage. The girl was also from Yujia Village."

“Well, back the year before last, it was supposed to be her wedding. But then came the flood and the epidemic, poor girl caught the plague and died.”

"Yu Jinbao's marriage has been put on hold..."

"Wait a minute!" Yang Ruolan interrupted Bao Suyun's words.

"Auntie Five, what do you mean by saying all this?" she asked, forcing a strained smile onto her face.

"You wouldn't be trying to play matchmaker between me and him, would you?" Yang Ruolan asked again.

Bao Suyun was startled for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

Yang Ruolan frowned, holding Luobǎobao silently.

On the side, Sun shi walked over and said to Yang Ruolan: "Lan girl, this is not just your fifth aunt's idea, it's also my idea."

Yang Ruolan glanced at Sun, and said: "Third Aunt, I know you and Fifth Aunt are for my own good, but I'm really not in a hurry..."

Sun said, "You are seventeen now. After the New Year, you will be eighteen."

“Look at Meier, look at Baimei, look at Qing’er…”

"They are all mothers of children, and look at you, coming and going alone. You have no father or mother. How lonely, how desolate you are! Seeing you like this, Aunt San feels so distressed!" Mrs. Sun said.

Yang Ruolan raised her eyes and glanced at Mrs. Sun again, a surge of emotion flooding her eyes, but a wry smile was plastered on her face.

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"I don't feel lonely at all. I still have Yongbai. He lives next door, and there are so many people living in the front and back yards. It's not lonely..." she said softly.

"You foolish girl, how could you think that way?"

"A woman, sooner or later, has to get married. She should marry a reliable man, have children, live a simple and happy life, that's the right way."

“With someone like you, not only do we feel sorry for you, but we also worry deeply.”

“If your parents were alive, they wouldn’t be able to rest in peace!” said Mrs. Sun.

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Yang Ruolan remained silent, her face etched with confusion and hesitation.

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Then Mrs. Sun continued, “Lan'er, your Third Aunt and Fifth Aunt won't harm you. We’ve looked into that Yu Jinbao carefully.” Please let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

The young man wasn't unattractive, with handsome features and a kind heart.

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The only drawback is that the family is poor.

"There's a pair of parents on top, and two younger sisters to look after down below..."

“Third Aunt,” Yang Ruolan spoke up, interrupting Sun’s words.

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"Even if our family is poor, I don't mind. What worries me is that with my current appearance and past, having been a concubine before, not being a pure woman, and my former reputation not being good... "

"I'm worried that people will look down on me!" Yang Ruolan expressed her concerns.

Hearing this, Mrs. Sun let out a sigh of relief.

She exchanged a glance with Bao Suyun, smiling and saying: "Your situation, the other party has already known long ago, but they are still willing to let us play matchmaker."

"This shows that they don't care about these things at all. Besides, Lan, you've become so kind and virtuous now, everyone can see it!"

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“Yes, yes.” Bao Suyun picked up the conversation.

"Yujia Village isn't far from our Changping Village. It's just a tea break's journey to walk back and forth. The farmland, vegetable gardens, and tea plantations of the two villages are all right next to each other."

"Lan, after you marry into Yujiacun, it'll be convenient for you to visit your parents' home."

"Lan, if you have no objections, then Auntie Wu will set a date for you and Yu Jinbao to meet properly. What do you think?" Bao Suyun asked again.

Yang RuoLan glanced at Sun Shi, who nodded.

Yang Ruolan couldn't help but glance at Yang Ruqing, who had been silent all along: "Ruqing, what do you think of this? I want to hear your opinion."

Yang Ruqing curled her lips and said, "Lan'er sister, I don't know Yu Jinhao, so I can't comment on him."

“But, I believe my mother and Aunt Five wouldn’t harm you.” Yang Ruohua said.

Yang Ruolan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then... I'll go see him?"

Yang Ruqing nodded: "We definitely have to meet, give each other a chance, and also give ourselves a chance."

Yang Ruolan nodded, her face flushed red, clearly a little embarrassed.

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Upon seeing this, both Sun Shi and Bao Suyun couldn't help but smile.

Yang Ruqing continued, "Going to see him is certainly a good thing, but I still have to say something that might dampen your spirits."

"Laner sister, although my mother and fifth aunt won't harm you, in their eyes, Yu Jinfu is not bad."