Reborn as an Ugly Wife in the Countryside-Chapter 1366 - 1368: You Scared Them Off

The second daughter-in-law has been married into the Yang Family for several years now, everyone knows what kind of person she is.

She’s the type to say what’s on her mind, and everyone is used to it.

No one feels it’s inappropriate to discuss these matters, after all, everyone’s family, and it’s for the good of the household.

In another family, speaking like this might earn a scolding from the mother-in-law, or even a beating from the husband; no daughter-in-law would have the chance to speak.

Upon hearing the family’s chatter, Yang Dong couldn’t sit still. He said, "Dad, Mom, I’m stepping outside for a bit."

Yang Dong said his piece and left without waiting for his parents’ permission.

Seeing Yang Dong’s hurried appearance, Yang Gang couldn’t help but say, "What’s Fourth Brother rushing off to do? Could he be going to Aunt Lan Hua’s place?"

"As far as I’m concerned, whatever he’s up to, it’s good timing, we won’t have to agree to this match," the second daughter-in-law chimed in.

Today, they brought the matchmaker from Yang family to discuss the matter, and the people in the village have already heard about it. Who knows how they’ll gossip afterwards. It’s best to settle this early; now it’s down to the bride price. If Fourth Brother could persuade them to lower the bride price, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. With these thoughts, Old Yang Dad spoke up, "Let Fourth Brother decide his own marriage. If he can convince Aunt Lan Hua, all the better."

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Yang Xiaocui’s family

Since they were waiting for the Yang family’s matchmaker to come calling, the family didn’t go to the fields to work.

Seeing the marriage talk fall through and Yang Dong’s parents leaving in anger, Yang Xiaocui was almost in tears, "Mom, why did you ask for so much in the bride price? In the countryside, how could a bride fetch that much silver? Three taels, five at most, would already be pushing it."

"My silly girl, their family is so wealthy, just that mountain alone is worth 1,200 taels; asking for 100 is truly not much." Aunt Lan Hua’s face was full of calculation; she genuinely felt that 100 taels wasn’t excessive, and was sure they’d agree to it.

Yang Xiaocui’s several sisters-in-law chimed in agreement.

"That’s right, little sister, their family is so wealthy, 100 taels is really not much."

"Exactly, little sister, you’re quite precious, worth 100 taels."

"Didn’t you see yesterday, Yang Dong was willing to pay for medicine for you? He’s certainly willing to pay 100 taels."

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Yang Xiaocui sighed inwardly, feeling her family was too shallow. If they truly wanted silver, after she marries, she might find opportunities to bring money back home. But now, with such outrageous demands, they’ve scared them off, the marriage won’t happen, so where’s the silver going to come from?

Aunt Lan Hua saw her young daughter’s worried expression and quickly consoled her, "Daughter, don’t worry, their family can definitely pay this silver. Everyone in the Yang Family is honest, only that second daughter-in-law is a bit fierce, but she just fusses loudly and can’t really change anything. No point in her getting all worked up."

Yang Xiaocui sighed again. People aren’t fools; would they really spend 100 taels to marry someone like her?

Her mom is overconfident, she thought, eager to reason with her, to tell her to let her marry first, she’d find a way to get silver after. But just then she heard Yang Dong’s voice calling from outside, "Aunt Lan Hua, are you home? It’s Yang Dong."

Hearing Yang Dong’s voice, Aunt Lan Hua wore a broad smile, "Daughter, see that? Yang Dong’s come over himself, it’s definitely about the bride price. Him coming shows he still wants to marry you. Let’s stand firm when we talk."