"Tweet, tweet, he is..."

Fu Jiujiu waved at Tang Xian, who was sitting there with a stoic expression. She found that although he pretended to be indifferent, wasn't it strange for him to read outside in such cold weather?

He was clearly just waiting for himself.

Fu Jiujiu grinned, "Brother Tang Qi."

Fu Jiujiu suddenly thought, an official as good as her godfather shouldn't just be a county magistrate. After he became a high-ranking official, more people would benefit from his help.

It wasn't that she was helping her own kin, it was simply that this official should be allowed to perform at his full capacity.

Tang Qi is a prince, if we let them have more contact, wouldn't the godfather's chances of promotion increase?

Fu Jiujiu's eyes rolled, and she decided to secretly play matchmaker for them.

"So he's Tang Qi all along."

Ginger was carefully looking for a while, and whispered softly.

Fu Jiujiu tilted her head and looked at her, "Does Grandma know Tang Qigong?"

Jiang Shuangyue smiled faintly, "I've heard about it, and seeing you today confirms it. You are indeed extraordinary."

The prince, of course, is extraordinary.

Fuju also doesn't want to seem too deliberate, this kind of thing has to come gradually.

After all, Tang Qi wasn't an ordinary child. She was also quite stubborn. If her own intentions were too obvious, she might end up making things worse.

"Mother, over there, that's my home."

Fu Jiaojiao pointed to the big tile-roofed house in the distance, "She was used to being alone in her past life. Now that she had a family, she felt tethered. After being away for just a few days, she already missed them."

The Fu family home was clean and tidy, just as Jiang Shuangyue had imagined. Especially the orchids by the bed, they were all varieties she had never seen before, quite a surprise.

Fu Jiu Jiu saw her eyes and immediately blushed. She generously said, "Auntie, I'll keep that Snow Jade Orchid for a few more days and then send it to you."

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"No need, this flower is truly beautiful. It's as white as snow and as crystal clear as jade. The name is lovely too."

Tian Guihua is not a stingy person. She genuinely loves her daughter and, when taking her daughter out into the world, she also feels obligated to reciprocate. “Madam, please don’t be so polite. Jiujiao has been talking about this flower for ages, wanting to give it to you. It just didn't bloom before she left, otherwise, she would have given it to you long ago.”

Ginger Shuangyue was also meeting Tian Guihua for the first time. Although she was a country woman, she was unlike ordinary women, carrying an air of openness that even Ginger herself envied.

With such a mother, it's no wonder the little one is so well-behaved.

"Sister-in-law, I've already taken several pots of [jiu jiu], I know this flower is not cheap, how could I ask for more?"

My daughter is very open-minded, and Tian Guihua felt that she, as a mother, couldn't lose face either. "What's the matter? Our little Chi-chi raises flowers very well. She can just keep raising them. It's rare for you to like them, that's the flower's good fortune."

"Sister-in-law, please don't say that."

Two women were chatting, and Fu Jiujiu guessed that her foster mother probably didn't want to bring up the serious matter.

That's simple, she's coming.

"Daddy."

For several days, Fu Baiwan's heart ached as the little one hadn't called him "Daddy." This time, it was finally filled.

"Hey, sweetie pie, what's up? Are you hungry or thirsty?"

Fu Jiaojiao shook her head, "Daddy, I want two thousand taels of silver."

Fu Baiman's smile froze for a moment, but seeing that there were outsiders present, he forced a smile and said, "What would you do with so much money?"

Ginger Shuangyue was indeed embarrassed. She had never borrowed money before, even though she was so old. But as an adult, she couldn't let the child ask for it, could she?

So, she told him about borrowing money, but she emphasized repeatedly that it was a loan.

Two thousand two, whoever it's on, gotta think twice.

Moreover, Fu Baiwan doesn't have that many people at his disposal.

The ginseng hasn't been sold yet.

"This…" Fu Baiman said with difficulty.

Ginger Shuangyue smiled faintly, "Brother Fu, you don't have to make things difficult. In fact, we have the money. Just…"

Fu Jiujiu knew she was about to back down, so she quickly interrupted her, "Dad, this money isn't urgent, we can wait until the ginseng is sold."

It's just the wages of dozens of workers, Ginger should still be able to afford it.

What matters most is the subsequent expenses.

Fu Baiman looked at his young daughter. She wasn't the kind of person to come empty-handed, and facing the county magistrate's wife, she couldn't possibly return without a gift.

Moreover, that silver was originally the girl's. Since the young daughter wanted to borrow it, it also shows that the county magistrate and his family are truly good to her.

If others are doing well, we shouldn't lag behind either.

So, he gritted his teeth and said, "My wife, please don't worry. This money, as Chi-Chi said, hasn't arrived yet. I still have one hundred taels here. I don't know if it's enough for the workers. If it's not enough, I'll find a way to get more."

Ginger Shuangyue originally thought this trip would be a fruitless one, but unexpectedly, Fu Baiwan actually agreed.

Tian Guihua always gives Fu Baimian face in front of others, even if she asks him to wash her feet at home. She has to let the man stand tall outside.

"If it's enough, just wait a few days for the ginseng money to come in, and I'll send it to you."

"Brother Fu... I..." Jiang Shuangyue was so touched that she didn't know what to say. She immediately decided to write an IOU.

Tien Guihua hurried to stop her, "Madam, there's no paper and pen at home."

This statement is obviously a lie. She previously gave Little Dumpling a pen and fine Xuan paper, so how could she not have any?

Fu Baimian also said, "This building of a school is a good thing. We can't help with other things, but now that we have silver, we should contribute some."

"That's not fair to let you go out all the time. We agreed that it was borrowed, remember."

Fu Jiujiu said again, "Didn't I say it was for Jiujiu's dowry? I've been saving it."

Three people laughed heartily.

About borrowing money, Jiang Shuangyue had settled it. However, she still had one thing that was a little embarrassing, but she felt she should tell him first.

"Sister-in-law, I have something I want to tell you."

TIAN Guihua would never have thought that her daughter was getting married. She just thought she might be unwell. "Father, why don't you take your daughter to see how the second son's wife cooks?"

After parting ways, Tian Guihua asked in a low voice, "Madam, is there something wrong?"

Jiang Shuangyue knew she had misunderstood and quickly told her about Tong's family falling for the little milk dumpling. Of course, she also truthfully told her about Tong's family situation.

"Sister-in-law, my aunt said what she meant. In a few days, she'll probably come to visit in person. I'm telling you this so you can be mentally prepared. Whether it succeeds or not, I won't interfere."

A single woman is coveted by a hundred families. While Tian Guihua could have anticipated that her young daughter would be highly sought after when she grew up, she never expected such attention now.

"Madam, I'm not hiding anything from you. What the Tong family says is certainly right. However, I can't make decisions about this marriage."

Tian Guihua pointed to the father and daughter playing in the yard. "Jiujiu is the apple of our family's eye. I dare say, anyone who wants to marry Jiujiu now would definitely make our old man angry."

Ginger Shuangyue anticipated that, although the Tong family had a high social standing, having Chi Chi match with their son wasn't considered a grand match.

Especially when she thought of Tang Qi just now, she felt that this matter was probably impossible.

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