How Could He Possibly Come to Our Family to Propose?

Li Youcai angrily retorted, "If you didn't do it, who did? Do you think I can just tear the whole house down?"

Yinggu slapped him across the face and said:

"So many of my things are missing, and I haven't even accused you of embezzlement! You're already blaming me first."

Who stole it? I want to know too! They're dirt poor, and they've never been comfortable living here anyway.

"Let's go to our own house. Do I need to put up with your nonsense here? You coward."

If it weren't for the fact that this man is easy to control, she wouldn't want to marry this jerk!

Li Youcai was so angry he almost vomited blood. His Mother Li immediately grabbed Yinggu and said:

"Yinggu, my son doesn't know how to talk, please don't take it to heart."

Our family is in such a state, why don't you take us with you? Otherwise, where will we stay?

"And later, our family's talented son will take the exam. If he passes and becomes a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial-level imperial examination), then you'll be a Juren's wife, won't you?"

Yinggu looked at them coldly and said:

"You can come along, but you'd better be aware that you're ultimately living under someone else's roof."

If I tell you to get out, you have to get out, so you'd better be sensible.

After Yinggu finished speaking, she left immediately. Li Youcai rolled his eyes in anger. "That woman is a real piece of work. If it were Eldest Miss of the Zheng Family, she would never have acted like this."

Mother Li sighed and said:

"That's all in the past, why are you bringing it up? We have no house, no money, nothing left."

"From now on, you'd better listen to me. Although Yinggu has a bad temper, she'll at least give us food to eat."

Evil people will be punished by other evil people.

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "This mother and son of the Li Family will definitely not have a good life from now on. Their hard times have only just begun."

Zhou Wanwan went directly to the Miss of the Xu Family, whose Xu Family was considered a prominent family in Qingshui County.

Unfortunately, Miss of the Xu Family's health has always been poor.

Master Xu looked at Zhou Wanwan and said:

"You mean you can cure my daughter's illness? Hahaha... That's utter nonsense! How old are you?"

Do you know what illness my daughter has? How much money have I spent on her since she was little? Why should I believe you?

Zhou Wanwan scoffed coldly, "You went to such great lengths, but did anyone actually cure her?"

Master Xu was speechless, and Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said, "Give me two days, and I can make her recover to about 70-80%."

Old Master Xu paced back and forth in the living room, hands behind his back. "So, what do you want?"

Zhou Wanwan chuckled and said:

"Let's not talk about price. I'll help her get treatment first. I'm not doing this for money."

It was purely out of kindness.

Old Master Xu rolled his eyes and said, "Don't give me that. You must want something from me."

Then someone came to report, "Master, something terrible has happened! Our young lady has vomited blood!"

Old Master Xu's expression changed drastically. He looked at Zhou Wanwan and said, "You'd better take a look at her quickly. If you can cure my daughter, I'll give you 1,000 taels of silver, no, no, 10,000 taels is no problem."

Zhou Wanwan looked at him and said:

"If I can cure your daughter's illness, I have only one request."

"Your family absolutely must not agree to the marriage proposal from the Juren Zhou."

Old Master Xu was stunned for a moment and said:

"Who is this Juren Zhou? Oh, you mean Zhou Yi from the south of the city?"

"Girl, you're joking! What does my daughter look like? How could Zhou Yi possibly be interested in her?"

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said:

"How about this, let's write a contract, and my consultation fee will be 20,000 taels."

If Zhou Yi comes to your door to propose marriage and you don't agree, then I won't take a single penny of the 20,000 taels of medical fees.

But if he comes to propose marriage and you agree, you'll have to give me three times the consultation fee, which is 60,000 taels. How about that?"

Old Master Xu laughed heartily and said, "Of course there's no problem. Go and get the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone."

The contract was completed quickly.

Old Master Xu didn't think Zhou Yi would come to their house to propose marriage, so he wrote it in a very relaxed style.

Zhou Wanwan looked at the contract and nodded, saying, "Then I will now examine Miss Xu."

After taking her pulse, Zhou Wanwan frowned.

"This is due to a congenital deficiency of vital energy and blood, compounded by excessive worry and overwork that damages the heart and lungs."

"His internal organs and vital energy are completely depleted, which is why he coughs up blood so easily."

Zhou Wanwan picked up a few silver needles and inserted them into the acupoints on her chest and wrist.

The moment the silver needle entered the acupoint, Miss Xu let out a soft hum. Not long after, Zhou Wanwan removed the needle, brought over a bowl of medicine, and fed it to her.

Miss Xu's droopy eyelids trembled, and she slowly opened her eyes.

Old Master Xu opened his eyes wide and looked at her, saying, "Girl, oh my, you're really awake? You little rascal, you're really something."

Zhou Wanwan smiled faintly and said:

"This medicine alone is worth a fortune, but this is just the beginning. You have to take this pill every day."

Miss Xu's illness will definitely be cured.

Old Master Xu nodded repeatedly and said:

"Someone, bring me one hundred taels of silver. This is just a small token."

"If you can cure my daughter, I will reward you handsomely."

Zhou Wanwan waved her hand and said:

"I will come here again tomorrow. Miss Xu's illness still needs proper treatment."

But don't forget what you promised me.

Old Master Xu laughed heartily and said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't forget."

After Zhou Wanwan left, Xu Fengjiao looked at her and asked, "Father, what exactly did you promise?"

Old Master Xu said with a smile:

"This little girl is quite interesting; she made a bet with me."

If Zhou Yi proposes marriage to our family, we cannot agree. If we do, I will have to pay her 60,000 taels of silver.

I almost died laughing. Zhou Yi is a scholar who passed the imperial examination; how could he possibly propose marriage to our family?

Besides, your health has always been poor.

Xu Fengjiao coughed twice, then sighed and said:

"That's right! With a body like mine, how could I possibly marry Juren Zhou?"

I've heard that Juren Zhou is handsome and exceptionally talented; how could he possibly be interested in a sickly fellow like me?

Zhou Yi sighed and said, "Maybe this little girl really can cure you?"

Xu Fengjiao shook her head and said:

"So many renowned doctors couldn't cure me, so don't expect a little girl like you to cure me either. I've long since given up on that idea."

Life and death are determined by fate, Father. You should try to accept it!

Old Master Xu wiped away his tears.

But early the next morning, two matchmakers shuffled in, and as soon as they saw Old Master Xu, they rushed to bow and exclaimed, "Oh, Master Xu! Congratulations! What a joyous occasion!"

The plump matchmaker stepped forward first and said:

"Your young lady is a beautiful woman with a heart of gold!"

She looked frail before, but her features were so beautiful, she was even more stunning than a fairy in a painting!

She has a gentle and kind nature; everyone who meets her praises her as a wonderful girl!

The thin matchmaker next to her quickly squeezed forward, afraid of being outdone; her smile was practically overflowing.

"That's right! We're here today on behalf of the Zhou Yi Zhou Residence!"

The Juren Zhou in the manor is a well-known talent in the surrounding area, with excellent learning and a handsome appearance.

I've long heard of Miss Xu Family's beauty and have been thinking about her for a while!

The plump matchmaker quickly chimed in:

"Juren Zhou said, even if Miss Xu is a little frail, he is still very happy with her kind nature!"

I only ask to be able to form a marriage alliance with the Xu Family, and I promise to cherish my young lady dearly from now on!