Chapter 244: One Step Closer and That Woman’s Going to the Cops

Chapter 244: One Step Closer and That Woman’s Going to the Cops

This time, Grandfather Liu gave the Yujia family a heads-up.

Yu Siyang wasn’t at the shop and had returned to the village, waiting at the entrance.

As Ah Wu stepped out of the carriage, she saw Yu Siyang coming forward to welcome her from the gate. Surprised and delighted, she exclaimed, "Siyang, have you been waiting for me?"

Yu Siyang scratched the back of his head, smiling foolishly. "Not for too long."

When some villagers saw Ah Wu’s beauty, they couldn’t help but gasp in awe.

What kind of luck did Yu Siyang stumble upon?

Was this beautiful young lady going to be his future wife?

They had speculated before that the granddaughter of the Grand Scholar might be plain-looking.

But even if she were plain-looking, a foolish farm boy would still be unworthy!

Let alone the fact that this young lady was more beautiful than the prettiest girl in the county!

Before Grandfather Liu could get out of the carriage, a figure rushed forward.

Old Mao, though aged, was Grandfather Liu’s head servant, and in his youth, he could take on three men at once. He immediately stepped forward, guarding Grandfather Liu alertly. The guards immediately moved to block her.

It turned out to be a farmwoman, dressed very plainly but with an intense look in her eyes. She blurted out, "...Is this Grand Scholar Liu? My son, Qianan, studies at the same school as Yu Yongliu. He’s smarter than Yu Yongliu. Please take my son under your tutelage as well!"

This farmwoman was, of course, Zhou Wuniang.

As she spoke, she tried to move closer to Grandfather Liu, attempting to grab his arm.

Grandfather Liu was stunned for a moment.

Old Mao frowned and signaled the guards to keep her at a distance.

Zhou Wuniang, completely obsessed, struggled and said, "Grand Scholar! Please come and see. My son is home resting today!"

The Yujia family came out upon hearing the commotion and saw Zhou Wuniang shouting at Grandfather Liu. If the guards hadn’t held her back, it looked like she was about to grab Grandfather Liu...

Wei Pozi was startled.

Was Zhou Wuniang crazy?!

But Ah Wu looked at Zhou Wuniang seriously and said, "...Auntie, please don’t beg my grandfather. My grandfather is old and has limited energy. He can only mentor Liu Ge’er. He’s not even allowed to take me on."

Zhou Wuniang was taken aback and, despite her boldness, there was still some fear of these nobles from the capital. She shrank back a little. "But my son is really smart... If you can only take one, then why not let the Grand Scholar give it a try? If my son is smarter than Yu Yongliu, just take my son, wouldn’t that be fine?"

Ah Wu pursed her lips.

She had a good temper, but she wasn’t without her limits.

Did this woman really think her grandfather was just anyone’s tutor?

Even the villagers thought Zhou Wuniang had lost her mind.

How bold, to ask a Grand Scholar to "give it a try"?

What does she think her son Wang Qianan is?

The one-of-a-kind golden treasure?

Wang Qianan heard the noise and rushed out, his face red and close to tears, trying to pull his mother back inside.

Upon seeing Wang Qianan, Friday Niang became even more excited, and with strength that seemed to come out of nowhere, she pushed him towards Grand Scholar Liu, saying, "Grand Scholar Liu, this is my son. Please take a look..."

Wang Qianan was extremely embarrassed, standing there not knowing how to position his hands and feet.

Grand Scholar Liu certainly wouldn't look.

If he showed any weakness today and set this precedent, even a single glance would lead to an endless stream of people asking him to 'look' at their kids. It didn’t take a genius to figure that out—even his toes could tell.

Grand Scholar Liu adopted a stern expression, waving his hand, "If that woman comes any closer, seize her and send her to the authorities."

Friday Niang hadn't expected Grand Scholar Liu's first words to be about sending her to the authorities!

She was frightened out of her wits, and just now, when Wang Qianan couldn’t pull her away, she now retreated several steps in fear.

Even Wang Qianan, his face pale, hurriedly pulled his mother back, afraid that Grand Scholar Liu’s men would really seize them and send them to the authorities.

Grand Scholar Liu was quite pleased with his own ruthlessness.

He turned his gaze towards Wei Pozi.

Wei Pozi shuddered and snapped back to attention, smiling as she stepped aside, "Elder Master, please come in."

Grand Scholar Liu stepped into the Yu family courtyard with great satisfaction.

Seeing this, Ah Wu smiled again and followed Grand Scholar Liu into the courtyard.

Yu Siyang, somewhat nervous, also followed into the courtyard.

The other villagers wanted to follow and watch the spectacle, but with Friday Niang's incident as a warning, they only dared to watch from a distance.

"Wow, Siyang, this is your place?" Ah Wu looked around.

Yu Siyang swallowed, "I know it can't compare to your estate..."

"But we don't have any chickens at my estate!" Ah Wu said cheerfully, pointing at the chicken coop in the yard, "Will these chickens have baby chicks?"

Seeing that Ah Wu's face was full of curiosity and joy, without a hint of disdain, Yu Siyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"If the hen broods, it will hatch baby chicks," Yu Siyang explained earnestly to Ah Wu.

Ah Wu nodded continuously.

The two crouched by the chicken coop, looking as serious as if they were studying something important.

Before entering the main hall, Grand Scholar Liu glanced at his granddaughter, his eyes full of pleased delight.

This was also one of the reasons he approved of this marriage—Ah Wu and Yu Siyang could indeed "play" well together.

"Is Xingxing not here?" Grand Scholar Liu looked around the room.

Wei Pozi smiled, "She felt a bit bored at home and went to pick flowers in the fields with Ju Geer."

Grand Scholar Liu nodded with a smile, "Ah Wu likes Xingxing very much. On the way here, she asked if, after marrying in, she could play with Xingxing and Siyang every day."

After chatting casually for a few moments, Ah Wu and Siyang walked in, holding hands.

Grandfather Liu's eyes fell on their joined hands, his eyebrow twitched slightly, but he eventually convinced himself—although they weren't married yet, they were already betrothed. The betrothal gifts had been presented, and the ceremonial processes were almost complete. Ah Wu was happy, and holding hands... let them hold hands!

"Grandfather, Aunt Wei, I want to go out with Siyang to find Xingxing," Ah Wu volunteered.

Grandfather Liu didn't have any objections.

It’s good for Ah Wu to get familiar with the place since she’ll be living here for a while after the wedding.

However, Wei Pozi hesitated.

She knew some villagers were jealous of their family for marrying the granddaughter of the Grand Scholar, and who knows what nasty comments they might say.

But Grandfather Liu was perceptive. Seeing Wei Pozi hesitate, he added, "Take two guards with you."

Wei Pozi, remembering how Grandfather Liu had threatened to have Friday Niang arrested by guards, felt a bit more reassured.

Still, she couldn’t help but warn, "Siyang, take good care of Ah Wu. If anyone gives you trouble, protect her."

Ah Wu couldn’t help glancing at Wei Pozi.

Was this her future mother-in-law?

She seemed much easier to get along with than her eldest aunt.

Yu Siyang nodded seriously, "Mom, don’t worry, I’ve got it covered."