The Farm Girl’s Charismatic Fortune
Chapter 267: The 263rd Grand Wedding

Chapter 267: The 263rd Grand Wedding

Xuanbao followed the villagers into the city today, as her great uncle’s wedding was tomorrow. She accompanied the village chief and a few villagers to buy some vegetables for the banquet, which required preparation a day in advance.

The villagers had also heard what Madam Zhou said and chimed in one after another, "Exactly, she’s shameless. When the loyal Great General fell ill, she abandoned her husband and young son to remarry. It’s been what, ten years now? And she still has the nerve to recognize her son?"

"Is she really recognizing her son? She wants to drag Ruo Zhou down with her, and then wait for the loyal General to rescue her!"

"She’s so shameless. Remember, when the Ruo Family fell on hard times and had one misfortune after another, Ruo Hai fell sick too. Back then, how old was Ruo Zhou? He was only as tall as her thigh! When she left, Ruo Zhou clung to her thigh, begging her not to go, not to leave him behind. She pushed Ruo Zhou away forcefully, and he even scraped the palms of his hands. Later, Ruo Zhou waited at the village entrance every day for his mother to return. It took over a year for him to lose hope. This woman is too heartless!"

"Heartless, and selfish too, always abandoning her husband and child. Now the Zhang Family is facing great disaster, and she’s thinking about abandoning her husband and child again!"

"Pah, disgraceful!"

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The onlooking citizens who heard all this couldn’t help but join in the criticism, throwing trash at Madam Zhou if they had any in their hands.

Madam Zhou was hit by a banana peel one moment and an apple core the next, and even a few older women spat at her.

Madam Zhou, covering her head, yelled, "I didn’t, I had my reasons, you all are spouting nonsense..."

The constable, after hearing the villagers’ words, also looked down on Madam Zhou. A woman like her, whoever marries her is surely unlucky!

Reasons, what kind of reasons could she have? It’s nothing but not being able to endure the hardships of life, just despising poverty and loving wealth, just being selfish, just being heartless and ungrateful...

Madam Zhou and the people from the Zhang Family were taken away by the constable.

When Ruo Zhou saw his sister, he was overjoyed and immediately picked her up, "How come you’re here, Xuanbao?"

"To buy vegetables, and to pick up big brother." In reality, Xuanbao knew about the Zhang Family’s house being raided and had come to watch the excitement.

Ruo Zhou smiled, then greeted the village chief and several other villagers very politely.

The villagers responded very warmly, thinking to themselves how well the Ruo Family children were raised, each one sensible and respectful. They had not become haughty due to their family’s newfound wealth and did not look down on the villagers.

When they were poor, they were neither obsequious nor arrogant, and now that they were wealthy, they were even more polite and courteous.

Ruo Zhou asked Xuanbao, "Do you want to go home first with big brother?"

The village chief laughed, "Xuanbao, you go back with your brother first! We’ll return once we finish buying the vegetables."

To tell the truth, they felt a lot of pressure bringing Xuanbao, a treasure of a girl, into the city.

They feared that she might be kidnapped in a moment of inattention, and then where would they find a Commandery Princess to compensate the Ruo Family?

Granny Lei was bold letting Xuanbao follow them into the city so carefreely.

He voiced his concerns, but they just said that Xuanbao was clever and couldn’t be kidnapped.

If she encountered any kidnappers, she might even end up saving more kidnapped children.

What could he say to that?

Indeed, Xuanbao had saved quite a few abducted children before.

But still, it always worried him to look after someone else’s children.

Xuanbao did not insist and simply waved goodbye to the village chief and the others.

Ruo Zhou, with Xuanbao in tow, headed towards the outskirts of the city to rent a carriage back home, but Xuanbao pointed at the silver shop and said, "Brother, let’s go buy something."

Thinking Xuanbao wanted to buy jewelry, Ruo Zhou took her into the shop.

Now, their grandmother gives him ten taels of silver every month to spend at the academy, and whenever his uncles come to deliver food to him, they would also give him a few taels of silver. Plus, there was quite a bit of lucky money from the New Year.

Usually, at the Academy, he would take on some tasks, helping out and earning Silver. Besides food expenses, he hardly had to spend any Silver, and he could cover his food costs with what he earned. Therefore, he had already saved up nearly five hundred Taels of Silver.

Going to the silver shop to buy something for Xuanbao, as long as it wasn’t the treasure of the store, he felt he could afford it.

After Xuanbao entered the silver shop, she picked out an adult’s silver bracelet.

Ruo Zhou asked, "Xuanbao, are you buying a bracelet for Fourth Aunt?"

Fourth Aunt’s birthday seemed to have passed already, hadn’t it?

Ruo Xuan shook her head, "No, I’m buying it for Great Aunt."

She had decided to prepare a gift after seeing that Grandma, her mom, and Second Aunt had all prepared presents.

Upon hearing this, Ruo Zhou also felt he should prepare a gift for his own father and stepmother.

He hoped his father could marry a good wife and be as happy as his Second Uncle and Fourth Uncle.

Of course, he also hoped his stepmother could give birth to a sister.

There were so many brothers at home, having only Xuanbao as a sister was too few!

So the two siblings carefully selected gifts together.

Ruo Xuan chose a plain bracelet without any designs on it.

She would add the designs herself later, as she planned to cast some protective Spells on it.

Everyone in the family had a Magic Artifact given by Xuanbao that could ensure safety and health.

Since Sister Xinghua was now part of the family, she naturally should have one too.

Ruo Zhou chose a pair of matching rings for men and women.

Ruo Zhou also asked Xuanbao to help Ruo Hang, Ruo Bo, and Ruo Xian, the three brothers, select a gift for He Xinghua.

After all, if his brothers hadn’t prepared gifts while he and Xuanbao had, it could lead to an awkward situation later on.

Ruo Zhou had always been a very warm-hearted and attentive big brother, taking care of every younger sibling.

Ruo Xuan hadn’t thought that much, after all, being a flower, she naturally did not understand worldly wisdom. But once she encountered something like this, she would definitely not be clueless about it again.

After the two had made their choice, Ruo Zhou paid the Silver, spending over two hundred Taels in total. Ruo Xuan didn’t argue with him, and then the siblings happily went home.

The next day, amid much festivity, Ruo Hai got married again.

The wedding was a very lively affair. The Ruo Family only invited villagers and some close friends and relatives, but many people came, including a good number of Ruo Hai’s comrades from the military camp.

There were over a hundred tables set up for the banquet.

Even though several of the Ruo Family brothers and villagers helped Ruo Hai fend off the drinking, when Ruo Shui and Ruo Chuan sent him back to his bridal chamber, his face was flushed, and his steps were a bit unsteady; he was drunk.

Ruo Shui and Ruo Chuan brought their big brother back to the bridal chamber, handed him over to He Xinghua, said that he had already drunk the sobering soup, and tactfully made a swift exit.

He Xinghua, looking at her motionless, newlywed husband lying on the bed, found herself a little overwhelmed. She called his name twice, but there was no response; he was clearly unconscious from drunkenness.

She could only fetch a basin of hot water from the small kitchen, her face blushing as she wiped his face and hands, and helped him out of his outer clothing to make him more comfortable as he slept.

Although she was strong, Ruo Hai was tall and well-built, and she was nervous. By the time she finished, she was quite exhausted and her palms were sweaty.

She also went out to quickly freshen herself up. After returning, she carefully climbed into bed and lay down. With mixed feelings and eyes closed, she couldn’t fall asleep immediately, her mind wandering here and there. She didn’t know how much time had passed, but as she drifted in and out of sleep, a mountain seemed to press down upon her.

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