As soon as he finished speaking, several servants were gearing up, and one man rushed up in an instant, grabbed Zhang Cong's collar, raised his fist high, and saw that Zhang Cong was about to be beaten.
At this time, Aunt Cuihua quickly stopped a few people and said to the second young master Wang with a smile: "Young master Wang, you are a villager from a foreign country and you can't speak. Today is your special day, so don't ruin everyone's interest."
However, Mr. Wang had a reluctant look on his face. Faced with Aunt Cuihua's plea for Zhang Cong, Zhang Cong remained unmoved. However, several servants did not dare to act rashly at this moment.
After all, Aunt Cuihua is also Mr. Wang’s future mother-in-law, and these people still have to sell her to save face. At this moment, when the young master saw Aunt Cuihua suddenly rushing out to intercede for Zhang Cong, the original anger in his heart became more obvious at this moment.
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You country woman, at this time, instead of speaking for me, you actually speak to outsiders with your elbows turned outward.
Country woman, let’s not argue with you today. The most important thing now is to marry Xiao Hua. How could a beauty known from all over the country let anyone else get her hands on it except this young master?
Forget it, today is a happy day, and there is no need to quarrel with this poor boy now. Wait until tomorrow, and I will send people to break your dog legs and steal women from me, without asking about the strength of my Wang family.
I don't know how many times I have to break the legs of poor guys like you in a year.
Although Master Wang secretly scolded Aunt Cuihua and Zhang Cong at this moment, a smile appeared on his face at this moment. A sinister heart often needs a fake smile to cover it up.
At this moment, Young Master Wang has carried out the insidious villain to the end.
With a forced smile, Master Wang straightened his clothes and moved his hands towards everyone. Seeing this, the servants let go of Zhang Cong, and the group stood on both sides, leaving some room for them.
a road.
"Boy, if it weren't for Aunt Cuihua's sake, I wouldn't be able to spare you today. I think today is my happy day. I don't remember the faults of villains. You can go away wherever you like. If you make trouble again,
I cannot spare you today."
After the young master finished speaking, he looked at the servants and suddenly thought of something. He pointed at a group of people and said calmly: "Why don't you bring the bride price in quickly? What are you waiting for? I haven't given you anything to eat."
A group of servants were suddenly scolded by their master. Although everyone was a little angry, they still did not dare to stay. They had to move all the betrothal gifts into the courtyard one by one.
"Here are five pieces of fine cloth."
"Three boxes of rouge and jade powder."
"Ten stones of refined rice noodles."
"And Rongbaotang's exquisite three-gold set!"
In front of Zhang Cong, Prince Wang specifically told him about his betrothal gifts. The total value of these betrothal gifts was nearly five taels of silver, which was equivalent to the annual expenses of an ordinary family.
These things are used as betrothal gifts, which are already very luxurious in the eyes of the country people. Just ten stones of fine rice and noodles are enough to feed a family for more than a year.
Zhang Cong, who was standing aside, saw everything in front of him, but he still looked calm.
Aunt Cuihua glanced at the two people standing one behind the other in the courtyard, sighed helplessly, and then pulled Zhang Cong out of the door.
Zhang Cong did not resist at all and allowed Aunt Cuihua to pull her. The two of them walked out of the small courtyard one after another.
As soon as she walked out of the courtyard, Aunt Cuihua saw that the outside of her small courtyard was surrounded by people. They were all neighbors. They must have heard that the young master of the Wang family from Heilong Town came to Aunt Cuihua's house to propose marriage.
Everyone came to watch the fun.
The group of people were waiting around, but at this moment they saw Aunt Cuihua pulling Zhang Cong out of her home, and the group was suddenly a little surprised.
"Aunt Cuihua, didn't you say that Young Master Wang came to your house to propose marriage? Why did you pull Zhang Cong out of your house? Could it be that this kid peeked at your daughter again and was discovered by Young Master Wang, and asked you to blow him away?
Come out."
Zhang Cong looked at the person who spoke. It was Aunt Ma who had made things difficult for Zhang Cong at the entrance of the village two days ago.
"Humph, don't bother Aunt Ma. I'm here to propose marriage today, but the betrothal gift is still on the way. I'm just going to the entrance of the village to pick up the bride." When Zhang Cong spoke, he held his head high and didn't even look at her.
Fat woman with triangular eyes.
When the fat woman heard what Zhang Cong said, she burst into laughter. The people around her were also very similar, and everyone said to Zhang Cong in a hurry.
"On the way? Why are you kid still bragging?"
"I see that the prince's betrothal gifts are high and low. You can't buy them without four or five taels of silver. I guess you won't be able to make so much money selling herbal medicines for three to five years with this money."
"Zhang Cong, you are not afraid of making me laugh out loud when you talk like this."
"Didn't you break your head when you went up the mountain to collect herbs? Hurry up and have a look at the bare feet of the village king."
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Everyone said the same thing. Everyone disliked Zhang Cong. Everyone thought Zhang Cong was "telling a joke."
Facing the ridicule of the crowd, Zhang Cong didn't take it seriously at the moment. He sneered lightly, pushed aside the crowd, and walked straight towards the entrance of the village.
"This kid really broke his head."
"Hmph, it's crazy to want to eat swan meat."
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The ridicule of the crowd has not stopped behind Zhang Cong's back. Everyone is pointing at Zhang Cong at this moment, as if they are watching the biggest "joke" in the world.
Aunt Cuihua looked at Zhang Cong's figure gradually disappearing, sighed helplessly, walked through the crowd, and quickly chased after him.
Aunt Cuihua pulled Zhang Cong aside and looked at the expressionless Zhang Cong. She sighed and said softly: "My child, Auntie knows that you also like Xiaohua, and Auntie also knows that you are a good child, but
I really can't bear to see Xiaohua and you continue to live a miserable life of hunger and sorrow.
You have to understand your aunt's difficulties. Who's parent doesn't feel sorry for their children? I can only say that Xiaohua really has no fate with you in this life, but aunt owes you. If there is an afterlife, you and Xiaohua will renew their relationship.
Bar."
After saying that, Aunt Cuihua turned around and returned to the yard. Zhang Cong remained silent. Seeing that Aunt Cuihua was about to turn around and leave, he laughed and said lightly: "Aunt Cuihua, I know I came here empty-handed today.
Proposing a marriage is indeed a bit shabby.
But if I can find a much larger betrothal gift than the prince later, can you betroth Xiao Hua to me?"
Aunt Cuihua just glanced at Zhang Cong, looking at his eyes full of joy, she just shook her head helplessly and disappeared around the corner of the street.
When Zhang Cong saw Aunt Cuihua walking away, he just curled his lips and didn't say much.
At this moment, bursts of dust suddenly rose outside the door of Xiaohua's house.
Several columns of people drove carriages, rushing towards the door in a hurry.
The leading man was wearing bright red clothes and holding a piece of paper in his hand, "This is where Young Master Zhang was talking about."
He waved his hand towards the back and said, "Call the door!"
The few servants behind him were all wearing festive robes, some were holding trumpets, and some were holding small drums. The lively scene was like a procession to welcome a bride, with singing and singing in an instant!
Everyone hurriedly made a way. People around were talking endlessly. While everyone was chatting, a carriage appeared directly in everyone's sight.
Two glossy, tall, thin black horses took delicate steps and pulled the carriage steadily. The carriage was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and a huge red flower was tied to the roof, with big words "happy" written on both sides.
"Master Zhang's wedding gift has arrived!"
"Please come and count the bride price, Mrs. Zhang!"
