Chapter 131: I’ve Come to Request Your Niece’s Hand in Marriage for My Son

Chapter 131: I've Come to Request Your Niece's Hand in Marriage for My Son

Yu Sanbao was quite angered by this situation and, fearing that the Pang family might try something underhanded, immediately harnessed a carriage to send Little Xing back to South Tuo Village.

Little Xing was feeling somewhat anxious and uneasy. From inside the carriage, she lifted a small section of the carriage door and asked Yu Sanbao, "Third Uncle, did Little Xing cause trouble?"

She could tell that Third Uncle and Little Uncle seemed upset because of her.

In other words, those people were here because of her.

Yu Sanbao immediately said, "Don't think like that, Little Xing. Let me explain. Silver is something valuable, isn't it? Many people desire silver, but can you say it's the silver's fault that so many are fighting over it?"

Not quite understanding, Little Xing shook her head and said in her childish voice, "You can't blame the silver!"

Yu Sanbao flicked his horse whip and smiled, "Right. Little Xing, you're a beloved treasure, just like silver, cherished by all. How can it be your fault if people want to take you away?"

Little Xing felt both shy and happy.

Third Uncle thought she was a treasure!

She hid her little face behind the curtain and smiled shyly.

Hearing his little niece's laughter, Yu Sanbao felt a bit more relaxed.

He smiled and said, "Alright, it's cold outside. Lower the curtain, sit properly in the carriage... and cover yourself with the blanket, okay?"

Little Xing obediently agreed, lowered the curtain, and retreated back into the carriage.

The rustling sounds from inside the carriage indicated that Little Xing was following Yu Sanbao's instructions and grabbing the small blanket.

When Yu Sanbao brought Little Xing back to the Yu household, Wei Pozi was initially confused. Why did they return so early? But when she heard Yu Sanbao explain that the Pang family had come to request Little Xing as a child bride for their dying son, her expression changed instantly!

"You did the right thing to refuse!" Wei Pozi said firmly, "I would absolutely never allow Little Xing to be sent away as a child bride!"

Child brides were a last resort for families who could barely survive. They would sell their daughters into the other family, a so-called good deal. But in reality, they would be treated as servants in childhood and as concubines in adulthood. Even after marriage, they would always be looked down upon in the village.

Wei Pozi would never allow her precious child to suffer such a fate.

Worried that the Pang family might persist in causing trouble, she specially instructed Geer to look after Little Xing in the following days. If Little Xing went out, he must go with her.

Geer patted his chest and agreed.

He had recently celebrated his fifth birthday and felt he was growing closer to becoming a man.

As a little man, protecting his little sister was his duty.

Moreover, in his eyes, Little Xing was still a naive little girl who didn't understand much, so he needed to watch over her closely!

Wei Pozi's concerns were not unfounded. When Boss Pang returned to the Yu Commercial Store and found that Little Xing wasn't there, he actually went and asked around from the neighbors, learning some details about her. Then, he made his way to South Tuo Village.

This time, Boss Pang brought generous gifts.

There were three carriages full.

It looked grand and imposing.

He thought such an arrangement would surely attract the astonishment and envy of these country folks, creating a sense of intimidation. However, to his surprise, the villagers of South Tuo Village seemed accustomed to such displays and showed little surprise.

After all, several carriages full of gifts had already been delivered to the Yu family, so it no longer surprised anyone.

Envy and jealousy certainly existed, but astonishment was clearly not common.

Boss Pang had a bad premonition.

But since he had already chased all the way to South Tuo Village, how could he possibly turn back?

With a deliberate smile, Boss Pang began to ask the villagers about the Yu family.

The villagers pointed him in the right direction and curiously asked, "What's your business with the Yu family?"

Boss Pang sighed, "My only son is suffering from a strange illness and requires someone with deep blessings to save him. The Taoist master I invited looked at Xingxing's fortune, and only she meets the criteria of being deeply blessed. Therefore... only Xingxing can save my son's life."

The villagers were astonished and extremely envious. "...So Xingxing is indeed a child of great fortune. You don't know, but ever since the Yu family rescued Xingxing from Jiaoshi Beach, their luck has been extraordinarily good."

Boss Pang’s eyes flickered. "Oh? Is that so?"

He prompted the villager to continue, and the villager did not disappoint, talking non-stop about Xingxing and the Yu family’s history.

Boss Pang made a mental note and secretly hatched another plan.

After the villager finished speaking, Boss Pang courteously clasped his hands in gratitude and offered a piece of cloth as a token of appreciation.

The villager joyfully accepted it, thinking that this kindly Boss Pang was quite a nice person.

The Yu family considered it their blessing to be able to help Boss Pang!

Following the villager's directions, when Boss Pang arrived at the Yu family's doorstep, Xingxing and Ju Geer were building a snowman at the entrance.

Their little hands and noses were red from the cold as they were laughing together, just as Boss Pang arrived with a group of people and a carriage procession.

Xingxing was startled, her face paling.

Seeing Xingxing's expression, Ju Geer was concerned. "What's wrong? Are you cold?"

Saying that, Ju Geer reached out to touch Xingxing's face.

Having just handled snow, his hands were icy cold, and when they touched Xingxing's face, she yelped at the cold.

"Ju Geer!" Xingxing puffed out her cheeks, momentarily forgetting about Boss Pang as she protested to Ju Geer, "Your hands are so cold!"

Ju Geer laughed and grabbed another handful of snow. "It gets even colder!"

Xingxing screamed and started running away on her short legs.

Ju Geer chased after her with the snow in hand.

The two of them completely forgot about Boss Pang.

Watching the pair playing and fighting, Boss Pang had a thought.

No wonder Yu Sanbao had been reluctant before.

It was likely that the Yu family also had the intention of making Xingxing a child bride for this boy.

With a stern look, Boss Pang observed for a moment before suddenly calling out, "Xingxing!"

Startled, Xingxing realized that Boss Pang had indeed come for her again, and with her head down, she ran towards the Yu family's courtyard.

Ju Ge'er was stunned for a moment before chasing after him.

Boss Pang raised an eyebrow and led his people into the Yu family's courtyard.

Shuangyun was doing some chores in the yard and, seeing a stranger entering, became wary and stepped forward. "Who are you?" she asked.

Boss Pang glanced at Shuangyun, recognizing her as the maid of the Yu family. He said, "Go and inform the head of your household that I have come to ask for your young lady's hand in marriage on behalf of my son."

Shuangyun was startled.

A proposal?

Their family had only one young lady, but after all, Miss Xingxing was only three or four years old!

At that moment, Miss Xingxing rushed into the main house and threw herself into Grandmother Wei's arms, clung to her tightly.

Grandmother Wei had been making silk flowers with her three daughters-in-law and was wondering why her granddaughter had rushed into her arms and said nothing.

When Shuangyun entered, looking anxious, and reported that someone had come to ask for Miss Xingxing's hand in marriage, the room immediately fell silent.