flstandardbreds Chapter 107 I object!
Chapter 107 I object!
Amidst Zhao Ershu's suspicious expression, she led an oxcart in.
Yesterday, Shen Ming specially bought an oxcart in town to make it easier for Matchmaker You to deliver the betrothal gifts to the Zhao family.
Matchmaker You unloaded everything from the oxcart.
Two jars of fine daughter's red wine, two bags of fine rice, a bolt of silk, a bolt of satin, a silver hairpin, a silver bracelet, silver earrings, and a silver ring.
"!!!"
Zhao Ershu was dumbfounded when he saw all these things.
The finest Daughter's Red wine is precious; he likes wine, but he can't bear to buy such an expensive one.
Now he's in for a treat.
And those fabrics and jewelry, all of them cost a lot of money.
The commotion inside the main room also attracted Qian's attention.
The moment she stepped into the main room, she felt as if the silk cloth, satin cloth, silver hairpin, silver bracelet, silver earrings, and silver ring on the table were shining, as if they were dazzling her eyes.
Mrs. Qian exclaimed, "How much money must all this have cost! It seems this family respects our family a lot and cares a lot about our Peach Blossom."
Upon seeing these things, Ms. Qian's satisfaction with her husband soared.
She asked Matchmaker You, "Aunt You, who asked you to arrange a betrothal for my Peach Blossom?"
However, as you know, it's up to Tao Hua herself to decide on her marriage.
If she doesn't agree, we can't accept these betrothal gifts.
When Zhao Ershu heard Qian's question, he also pricked up his ears to listen, wanting to know who was so wealthy and powerful that they bought so many things as a betrothal gift.
These alone already exceed thirty taels.
Zhao Taohua sat in the main room, looking at these things with a sense of curiosity.
Yesterday, she agreed to marry Shen Ming, but she wasn't sure how much money Shen Ming had or whether he could afford all these things.
Matchmaker You smiled and replied to Madam Qian, "You and your husband both know this young man; he's from your village."
Everyone knows him well and isn't afraid of him having any bad habits.
In addition to these things, they will also give you twenty taels of betrothal gifts and another ten taels for your family's expenses in handling the wedding.
"See? They've thought of everything, haven't they?"
Not hearing the answer she wanted, Ms. Qian urged:
"Aunt You, you have to tell us who came to propose the marriage so we can decide whether to agree or not. Ultimately, it depends on whether my Taohua agrees or not."
After a moment's thought, Matchmaker You glanced at Madam Qian and Zhao Ershu before finally settling her gaze on Zhao Taohua.
She smiled at Zhao Taohua and said, "Taohua, this is Shen Ming from your village. He bought you so many things and gave your family thirty taels of silver. What do you think?"
Their family is small, and there are no in-laws to dominate you.
Once you're married into his family, you'll be the head of the household.
Shen Ming is a hardworking and considerate child.
He had saved a lot of money hunting in the mountains before, and his family was in dire need of a wife to manage the household.
Moreover, your two families live not far apart, so you can visit your parents' home anytime.
"Peach Blossom, will you marry Shen Ming?"
Matchmaker You stared intently at Zhao Taohua and asked.
Since Shen Ming's sincerity was so deep, Matchmaker You also wanted to help him out.
Shen Ming lost his family when he was ten years old, and she felt sorry for him.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Taohua's lips curled up slightly, thinking to herself: These things were indeed sent by Brother Shen Ming.
Coincidentally, she had just made herself a silver hairpin yesterday, so she can wear it along with these other pieces of jewelry from now on.
“I do, Grandma You,” Zhao Taohua replied.
"???"
Matchmaker You was taken aback at first, and then she realized what was happening.
I was so happy that I almost jumped up.
She was genuinely happy for Shen Ming; Tao Hua had agreed to the marriage, so the marriage was settled!
Unexpectedly, Zhao Ershu spoke up: "I object!"
Zhao Taohua and Matchmaker You looked at him in confusion.
Matchmaker You was an old woman, and she knew that although Uncle Zhao and Madam Qian said that she would decide Tao Hua's marriage, they would jump out again when it came time for her to make the decision herself.
Matchmaker You immediately reassured them, "Ershu, Taohua has already agreed. Let the children decide their own marriage arrangements!"
Zhao Ershu's face was ashen, and his expression remained unchanged even after hearing what Matchmaker You said.
"No! Shen Ming cannot be married."
He's nineteen years old, four years older than my daughter, Peach Blossom. How can that be?
Furthermore, he has no parents, so all the family affairs will fall on Taohua's shoulders from now on. From the moment she enters his family, my Taohua will suffer, while he himself will enjoy a life of luxury!
Furthermore, his white hair made him stand out in a crowd.
If his child also has white hair in the future, wouldn't the child also be looked down upon by others?
Therefore, there is absolutely no way I can agree to that!
Matchmaker You smiled awkwardly.
Zhao Ershu said all of this from a father's perspective, genuinely considering his daughter's best interests.
Matchmaker You is also a parent, and her concern about her daughter marrying poorly is very understandable.
A moment later, Matchmaker You spoke on Shen Ming's behalf:
"Older men are more likely to understand how to care for others."
Although he has no parents, his little family consists of just the two of them, and they can manage it all on their own.
Furthermore, your two families live relatively close to each other. When Tao Hua becomes pregnant in the future, you can always lend a hand and help take care of her.
As for the gray hair, I asked Shen Ming to go to the clinic to see what was wrong with it and whether it could be cured.
Actually, even the matchmaker wasn't sure herself. She said to Zhao Ershu:
"If treatment is ineffective, there is another way to dye your hair black."
Matchmaker You cautiously and tentatively spoke to Zhao Ershu.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Taohua immediately stopped her, saying, "No, Brother Shen Ming's long, snow-white hair is very handsome, there's no need to dye it."
Zhao Ershu frowned and looked at Zhao Taohua after hearing her words. This girl had nothing to do with Shen Ming, yet she said she liked Shen Ming's white hair.
Seeing that Zhao Ershu had found several faults with Shen Ming in a short time, Qian said to Zhao Ershu:
“Shen Ming is a good kid. After the shed in his own medicinal herb field was built, he came to our house to help with the work for a few days.”
Didn't you praise Shen Ming as a good child back then?
Zhao Ershu was speechless after Qian Shi’s words: “I was praising a younger generation in the village. This is different from choosing a son-in-law.”
Mrs. Qian pouted helplessly: "He even gave us wolf skins, which were later made into clothes and boots. When there was a big hailstorm and a sharp drop in temperature, everyone else at home was shivering from the cold."
Some people even got frostbite, and some even damaged their knees from the cold, but the three of us in the family were not affected by the cold at all.
You've forgotten all of this too?
Zhao Ershu still wouldn't listen: "These are not reasons for him to marry my Peach Blossom."
Madam Qian continued, "Our Taohua was almost bullied by hooligans in town, and Shen Ming saved her."
Shen Ming has saved our Peach Blossom several times!
This time, Zhao Ershu finally stopped arguing.
After a long pause, he finally blurted out, "Anyway, I'm against it. I won't agree to this marriage!"