Yang Ruqing then asked Zhou Wang and Xiao Huan: "Sister-in-law Xiao Huan is pregnant, and her body looks weak.

"It's so cold today. It's the fourth day of the first lunar month, and the end of the month is Chinese New Year."

"You two haven't even had your wedding ceremony, and you already have a child. You're living in a shack at the edge of the village, completely destitute."

"That... isn't a long-term solution, is it? I'd like to hear what your plans are next." she said.

Luo Fengtang also nodded quickly: "That's right, cousin. Since you're so stubborn and left with nothing but your clothes, I wouldn't want to see you bending over for a few bushels of rice soon."

Furthermore, you took your sister-in-law and her unborn child to start a new life. As a man, you should be responsible and have a plan, instead of acting impulsively on a whim.

Hearing Yang Ruoheng and Luofeng Tang's words, Luotianzhang and Wang Cuilian also turned their questioning gazes to Zhou Wang.

Zhou Wang then turned around, gave Xiao Huan a grateful look, and said to the crowd: "Don't laugh at me, all of this is thanks to Xiao Huan."

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"Xiaohuan, you should explain to my uncle and the others clearly and plainly."

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Little Huan nodded, glanced at the crowd, and spoke.

“I was born in Xiangyang Wangfu. My parents and elder brother all worked for the Wangfu.”

"I grew up in the Xiangyang Prince's Mansion from a young age, following my mother to make clothes, shoes and socks for the masters of all sizes in the mansion. I'm quite good at needlework and embroidery."

“I can do needlework to sell, to make ends meet.”

Besides that, when I went out, I had some of my own money. My mother felt sorry for me and gave me some more.

In total, it amounts to almost ten taels of silver.

“As Zhou Wang and I see it, this year, we’ll first get the shed in order so that it can provide shelter from wind and rain.”

“When spring arrives, I will spend six taels of silver to purchase three mu of farmland. I will keep four taels of silver for living expenses and to cover the costs of having children.” Let me know if you have more text you'd like translated! ?

"First, I need to get through this current difficulty. Once I've given birth to my child, I'll write a letter to my parents in Beijing. Perhaps they'll lend a hand for the sake of their grandchild..."

Yang Ruqing interrupted Xiaohuan's words, "What if your parents don't agree? What will you three do?"

Xiaohuan thought for a moment and said, "We have three mu of farmland. As long as there is no drought or flood, we won't starve."

"I do needlework to make ends meet. Life is tight, but at least the three of us won't starve!" she said. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate! ?

Yang Ruqing glanced at Luofeng Tang, "I'm done asking here, do you have anything else to add?"

Luo Fengtang shook his head: "The path they choose is their own, so since that's the case, they should be prepared to suffer. A bit of hardship and tempering will do them good."

Zhou Wang nodded: "My cousin, you watch closely, I will definitely live out my own style and won't let Mother and sister look down on me."

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Zhou Wang's voice was a little excited, and his whole body seemed energized like he had been injected with chicken blood.

"They, seeing me and Xiaohuan living in this hut, are mocking us."

“They also incited the whole village to condemn us, saying we were unfilial and causing a rift in the family…”

"I know they're trying to force me back this way, wanting to see me suffer and slink away defeated."

"Heh heh, I'm really not going back this time. As long as I can live a life that I find comfortable, I can eat coarse grain and wild vegetables happily! Xiao Huan, what do you think?"

"Yes, Brother Zhou Wang, as long as we can keep our child safe, I'll eat anything!" Xiaohuan also declared her stance in front of everyone.

Their hands were clasped tightly together.

This scene is truly touching.

It's a pity there was no music...

“Lo, Ah-er, you have this heart, your uncle is very pleased,” here, Lu Tiejiang took a puff of dry tobacco, exhaled a few smoke rings, and said with emotion.

If you want to see your uncle, and don't mind the distance, come visit more often with your niece-in-law and children.

"As for me, if I have some free time or happen to be in your area for something, I'll drop by and see you."

Upon hearing this from the blacksmith Luo Tiejiang, Zhou Wang was overjoyed.

"Uncle, could you please put aside past grievances and walk with us? I'm so happy!"

The blacksmith Luo raised his hand to stop Zhou Wang's excitement.

“Don't get too excited, Uncle. I have one more thing to ask you.” he said.

"What? Don't even talk about one thing, ten things, a hundred things, Uncle, you just ask whatever you want!" Zhou Wang said.

The blacksmith's eyes fell once more on Xiaohuan, and he said, "Young lady, you have traveled a long way from the capital city, far away from your parents and siblings, to follow him."

"At such a young age, experiencing one miscarriage after another, and now you're leaving everything behind with him."

"Well, young lady, it's not easy for her. Shouldn't you give her a proper title?"

“Living together like this while you're pregnant, what will people in the village think when the child is born? It will get around. Both adults and children will have a bad reputation, won't they?” asked Luo the blacksmith.

Speaking of which, Zhou Wang instantly became as deflated as a punctured balloon, his excitement gone.

Xiao Huan also lowered her eyes and sat there, her face was a little downcast.

But she still managed a wry smile and said, "Uncle, it's fine. Things are tight right now, so Zhou Wang and I just need to make ends meet. The rest... are just formalities, no need to rush..."

"How could I not be in a hurry? By next spring when the weather warms up, my belly will start to show." Wang Cuilian couldn't help but interject.

"In our village, getting pregnant before marriage is something people would gossip about endlessly. You need to have a proper name for your relationship first." The woman continued.

Zhou Wang and Xiao Huan looked at each other, both with embarrassed expressions.

Finally, Zhou Wang gritted his teeth and said, “What if we do this? I’ll go to the town in a few days to buy some wine and meat, and invite our village headman and your uncles over. We can just treat it as a way to finalize the marriage?”

The blacksmith Luo frowned, "This is too shabby, absolutely not!"

Besides, in the shack, there isn't even a table. How are people supposed to eat and drink? Are they all going to sit on the ground? he asked.

Zhou Wang thought again, "If it really doesn't work, I'll go to the town and find a big stall to set up a table?"

The blacksmith said, "That's all we can do..."

“Oh, why go through all that trouble?” Yang Ruqing interrupted them.

"Let's go to Tianxianglou. When the time comes, invite all your Zhou family relatives and friends, as well as the village head and elders, over there. Figure out roughly how many tables you'll need and confirm the number of people in advance and send it to me so I can make the arrangements."

"This banquet is a celebration by our Lao Luo family and your in-laws for your wedding and the separation of households."

"All the other congratulations, they're all included in this, right?" Yang Ruqing asked.

When it comes to events like moving out, getting married, or family gatherings, relatives are expected to give gifts.

Yang Ruqing didn't want to go to Zhoujia Village, so she chose a restaurant in town. It was just a matter of spending some money anyway.

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