The son-in-law of a prosperous family

"Cui Cui, this purslane is not tasty and very bitter. Why don't you give it all to me?"

You greedy old woman, it’s not like you can’t dig up the digs in the mountains, but you’re greedy for such a small bargain!

Tian Cuicui cursed in her heart but showed no sign on her face. She poured all the remaining purslane in the basket into Chen's basket.

"Then give it all to Auntie. You're welcome."

"Oh, our Cuicui is sensible and efficient at work, unlike the one in my family who only does some work... Alas... Why doesn't our Chen Xu have the good fortune to marry you?"

After saying that, he secretly glanced at Sun Xiuxiu.

Sun Xiuxiu was looking at the two of them with a half-smile, as if she saw through everything.

Chen couldn't help but feel a little guilty when being stared at: "What are you looking at? Hurry up and work quickly."

Sun Xiuxiu was not annoyed when being scolded: "Since mother likes this sister so much, why didn't she let her in? Is your love just verbal love?"

Chen was embarrassed for a moment, then looked at Tian Cuicui and said quickly, "Don't listen to her gossip. Auntie really likes you. It's the kind of love that hurts my heart."

Tian Cuicui sneered in her heart: "I understand, aunt."

like her?

I love it!

Don't you still think she is not worthy of Chen Xu? Now that you know that the daughter-in-law in the town can't work, you think of her goodness again? It's too late!

"I also think that my sister is pretty good. She is pretty and good at work. Most importantly, she has a big butt. She will definitely give birth to a son in the future. I wonder if this sister is willing to get married?"

Tian Cuicui looked at Sun Xiuxiu with excitement and provocation. This girl from this town is quite discerning.

Sun Xiuxiu held Tian Cuicui's hand and continued to ask eagerly: "Is there any? Is this sister married?"

Tian Cuicui felt guilty. Could it be that this person noticed something?

Impossible, she hasn't seen Chen Xu at all during this period of time.

He shook his head, his voice still somewhat desolate: "No."

"So which one do you like?"

Tian Cuicui spoke faster than she thought, and blurted out, "I like someone like Brother Xu."

Sure enough.

"no no……"

Tian Cuicui was still trying to find some compensation, but Sun Xiuxiu interrupted her directly: "Chen Xu is indeed very good, handsome and a scholar. He is already a student, and he will definitely pass the examination to become a scholar next year. When he meets an official, he won't have to kneel, and he will receive a subsidy of two taels of silver every month. If he passes the imperial examination again in a few years, he will soar to the sky and bring honor to the family."

Whenever Tian Cuicui thought about Chen Xu's future success, she felt more and more unwilling. It was all Sun Xiuxiu's fault. It was because of her that she couldn't marry Chen Xu!

He keeps showing off, rubbing salt into her wounds!

Why don't people who destroy other people's feelings just die?

Not only will Sun Xiuxiu not die, she will live well.

And, live better than anyone else.

Chen held Tian Cuicui's hand distressedly and said, "Good child, I'm sorry for wronging you. You and Xu'er are not destined to be together after all."

"Mom, what you said is wrong."

Chen glared at her: "What's wrong?" Are you going to divorce me and let Tian Cuicui take your place?

Compared to Tian Cuicui, Chen should choose Sun Xiuxiu.

After all, he has a good background!

Sun Xiuxiu was not afraid either, and continued, "Mother and sister are destined to be together, and sister likes men like husbands, so why don't I make the decision today and let sister enter the house."

Tian Cuicui was overjoyed: "You want to divorce Brother Xu?"

"What is my sister talking about?" Sun Xiuxiu looked confused.

Tian Cuicui was even more confused than her: "Didn't you just tell me to let me in? How can I get in if you don't leave the hall?"

"Of course I'll take you in!"

After these words came out, both of them were stunned. Chen's voice suddenly rose: "Take a concubine? You want to take a concubine for Xu'er! You are really generous!"

Because the noise was so loud, many people looked towards them curiously and listened attentively to what was happening.

Chen quickly pulled Sun Xiuxiu to a small wood in the distance, and Tian Cuicui stamped her feet and followed.

Sun Xiuxiu seemed not to have heard her sarcasm, and smiled gently and generously: "My husband has worked hard in his studies. I am afraid that I can't serve him well, and I am also afraid that my mother will be tired. Naturally, I hope that you will have someone you like around you."

Chen was still a little bit unbelievable: "Are you really so generous?"

"Jealousy is one of the seven evils, and I don't want to be a wife with flawed morals."

Chen: ...

Tian Cuicui: ...

It turns out that they are ignorant. They have never seen anyone who takes a concubine for her husband on her own initiative. Isn't this a living Bodhisattva?

Tian Cuicui bit her lip: "I don't want to be a concubine!"

Her mother said that a concubine is half a slave. She has to wait for the wife when she eats. She has to stand when the wife sits. She can do whatever she wants with her.

"Sister, I don't know if you have heard of the saying that it is better to be a concubine of a rich man than a wife of a poor man. Concubines of wealthy families live a more splendid life than wives of ordinary families. They receive a monthly allowance, meat for every meal, and endless beautiful clothes and jewelry. Don't you want to live such a life?"

No, she thought, she thought so badly!

With her looks, she should have lived a good life surrounded by servants and served by others.

"But... the Chen family isn't rich!"

Upon hearing this, Chen was unhappy again: "You are so short-sighted. Although our family is not rich now, in a few years... it will soar to the sky. By then, you won't even be able to touch the door."

Sun Xiuxiu smiled and held Tian Cuicui's hand: "Mother is right, my husband passed the examination at such a young age, which shows that he is a good student. In less than ten years, he will definitely pass the imperial examination!"

"Ah? We have to wait another ten years!"

Tian Cuicui suddenly felt that the time was so long.

"My dear sister, ten years is the latest deadline. With my husband's talent, I estimate that good news will come out in the next few years."

Tian Cuicui was very excited.

Sun Xiuxiu continued to tempt him: "If you have another boy or girl in the future, you will have a foothold. Even if you become a concubine, no one will treat you badly."

At this moment, Tian Cuicui's desire to marry Chen Xu reached its peak.

She held Sun Xiuxiu's hand in return, with a grateful look on her face: "Don't worry, sister. After I get married, I will definitely serve Brother Xu well."

Sun Xiuxiu nodded: "We are sisters with a strong heart, and our strength can cut through metal."

The atmosphere between the two was exceptionally harmonious yet eerie.

"Aunt, sister, I'll go first." She had to go back and discuss this matter with her mother.

"Okay, let's go."

Tian Cuicui quickly disappeared.

Chen was also somewhat satisfied with Sun Xiuxiu. She was worthy of being a lady from a wealthy family. Her mentality and bearing were really beyond the reach of ordinary people. She took the initiative to take a concubine for her husband. Oh my, it was so strange!

"But... isn't Tian Cuicui's status a little too low?"

Sun Xiuxiu sneered in her heart, this guy is dreaming!

Taking a concubine is not as good as taking a lady from a wealthy family?

Are you still asleep?

"Mother, you should have noticed during this period that I am not good at working, but I can't bear to see you working so hard, so let's take a concubine, a concubine who can work and reduce the burden on the family!"