Wasn't I the One Bringing the Betrothal Gifts?

Under Fu Yihang's leadership,

Gao Yunyi walked into a village.

The estate was very large, surrounded by fields.

The tenants and farmhands were working hard in the fields, their skin tanned dark by the scorching sun, and sweat pouring down their faces.

Then they arrived at the outside of a large courtyard.

This is the house of Master Gao that Fu Yihang.

Gao Family Village.

He was called a master, but he was really just a local rich man from the countryside.

Fu Yihang, carrying a bag full of silver, was already panting and covered in sweat, but he didn't feel tired at all, only excited and thrilled.

After taking a deep breath, Fu Yihang went up and knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door opened, revealing a wrinkled old face.

This person was not Master Gao, but the gatekeeper.

Upon seeing that it was Fu Yihang, the doorman's expression immediately changed, and he was about to close the door.

Because Master Gao had given orders that Fu Yihang was not allowed to enter his house.

"No, no, no, don't close the door yet! I've already raised enough for the bride price. Go and tell your master quickly."

Fu Yihang quickly called out.

Upon hearing Fu Yihang's words, the gatekeeper paused for a moment, but still closed the gate, leaving behind only one sentence.

"Wait."

Fu Yihang turned around to Gao Yunyi with an embarrassed expression and said:

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh."

Gao Yunyi still ignored him.

I've seen enough of your jokes.

That's all,

The two stood outside for a while before the door finally opened again.

"The master wants you to come in."

The doorman spoke in a voice that was neither pleased nor angry.

"Thank you, thank you."

Upon Fu Yihang's face lit up with joy, and he immediately expressed his gratitude.

Although he didn't pass the Xiucai examination and become a scholar, he was still Tongsheng rank, so there was no need for him to be polite to a gatekeeper.

There was nothing I could do.

In order to marry Miss Gao, he has lost all face and dignity, and now all he has left is humility and deference.

This made Gao Yunyi look down on him even more.

"Please, sir."

Fu Yihang turned to Gao Yunyi and said.

"Wait... who is he?"

The doorman then noticed the stranger outside and immediately became alert.

"This... this is my good friend, who accompanied me to present the betrothal gift."

Fu Yihang was momentarily at a loss for how to introduce Gao Yunyi's identity, but fortunately he was quick-witted and came up with a plausible reason.

The gatekeeper scrutinized Gao Yunyi for a while, only to find that the man's appearance and demeanor were unusual.

Although he was dressed in a simple blue robe, his demeanor inspired awe and even made one want to bow down in worship.

Although he was just a gatekeeper, he had a very sharp eye and a keen, insightful mind.

The young and handsome man in front of me was clearly no ordinary person.

The doorman glanced at Fu Yihang, thinking to himself that this silly, love-struck fool actually knew such an extraordinary person; he had truly underestimated him before.

"Then come in together."

As soon as the gatekeeper opened the gate, Fu Yihang rushed in impatiently, carrying the silver.

When Gao Yunyi slowly walked in, the gatekeeper's eyes clearly showed respect.

"Uncle, Uncle, Elder Gao."

Master Gao sat high on the armchair in the main hall. When he heard Fu Yihang shouting outside, his brows immediately furrowed.

To be honest, he wasn't the kind of person who looked down on the poor and loved the rich, or who fawned on those in power.

The Gao and Fu families were originally close friends and had always had a good relationship. The Fu family was a scholarly family, and the two children were childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

Therefore, he did not oppose the marriage between the two families; on the contrary, he was happy for it to happen.

But he couldn't understand it. Fu Yihang was clearly a clever and lovable child when he was little.

Why did I grow up to be a mentally challenged person who seems to have lost a screw in my head?

His father was doing well when he was alive, but after his father passed away, this guy not only failed to pass the Xiucai examinations for the lowest degree several times in a row, but also squandered the family fortune.

He's physically incapable of lifting heavy objects, and his mind isn't sharp either. How could he entrust his daughter to him with peace of mind?

Isn't this tantamount to him personally pushing his daughter into a fire pit?

How could he, as a father, bring himself to do it, and how could he harbor such hatred?

Therefore, he specifically set up three tests to make Fu Yihang give up in the face of difficulties.

But his daughter didn't understand her father's good intentions. She either cried every day or threatened to starve herself to death.

But no matter what, he would never marry his daughter to Fu Yihang.

Even if he were to bear the infamous reputation of being a snob and a sycophant, he would not regret it.

"Elder Gao, I'm here again."

Fu Yihang poked his head out from behind the door frame and grinned at Master Gao.

That laugh almost gave Master Gao a stroke.

"What are you doing here again? Didn't I already say that without a dowry of 200 taels, you are not allowed to enter the Gao Household's gate?"

With a dark expression, Master Gao spoke, feigning anger.

Hehehe...

To everyone's surprise, this time Fu Yihang didn't slink away like before. Instead, he wore a smug smile and slammed the pocket of his shirt onto the ground with a thud.

His robes parted, revealing gleaming silver ingots underneath.

"Uncle, please look, 200 taels of silver, not a penny less, it's all here."

Master Gao's face froze instantly when he saw the scattered silver on the ground.

He knew all too well what kind of state the Fu family was in now; they couldn't even come up with 20 taels, let alone 200.

This idiot, I hope he doesn't go and steal or rob someone.

Impossible,

Absolutely impossible.

He doesn't have the courage or the ability.

So this money,

Where did it come from?

After his initial surprise, Master Gao looked up and saw a figure in Azure behind Fu Yihang.

His handsome face and ethereal demeanor were like fireflies in the night.

Even with a fool blocking her way, her dazzling brilliance and unparalleled charm could not be concealed.

Master Gao immediately stood up from his chair, looking at Gao Yunyi with a shocked expression.

Fu Yihang thought Liu Shibo was looking at him, and he took the expression on Liu Shibo's face as shock and admiration.

Fu Yihang straightened his back immediately, unable to hide the pride and smugness on his face.

Who is this?

After his initial shock, Master Gao asked the question.

Upon Fu Yihang turned around and realized that his friend had already followed them.

So he immediately and happily began to introduce it.

"This is a good friend of mine, his surname is... uh... his surname is..."

Gao Yunyi, looking speechless, said calmly, "Gao."

"Yes, Brother Gao."

"So it's Young Master Gao, a pleasure to meet you."

Master Gao did not sit down again, but stepped forward to greet him.

"Um."

To everyone's surprise, Gao Yunyi simply gave a faint "hmm".

This disrespectful attitude towards elders did not anger Master Gao at all; on the contrary, his attitude became even more enthusiastic.

"I never imagined we were from the same clan. May I ask where Young Master Gao's family is located, how old he is, and whether he is married?"

Fu Yihang: "..."

Etc...

What's going on?

Wasn't I the one who came to propose marriage?