71: Chapter 71: I am the Eldest Daughter_1
71 -71: I am the Eldest Daughter_1
“Dani?” Xun Hui hurriedly glanced at Yang Ruxin upon hearing this, “This…”
“I’ll accompany you there.” Yang Ruxin said, standing up, “Erni, Sanni, take good care of your younger siblings.”
Xun Hui’s heart instantly felt more at ease, she stood up and tidied her hair before stepping out.
The main house was quite packed with people—the old Yang couple, Yang Baichuan and his wife, as well as Yang Baifu and his wife, however Uncle Xiaowu could not be seen.
In fact, Yang Baixiang had been dispatched by his mother, the idea being to prevent him from causing trouble.
“Father, Mother.” Xun Hui called out with a forced smile, cautious, “What did you call me here for?”
“Dani, you may leave.” Yang Peili frowned upon seeing Yang Ruxin follow her in, “The adults are discussing matters.”
“Grandfather, my father has passed away, and I’m the eldest daughter, how could I not listen?” Yang Ruxin chuckled, pulling Xun Hui to sit down beside her on a bench, “My mother was bought, so I’m the head of the main family, aren’t I?
Even if my mother doesn’t attend, I should, don’t you agree?”
“Eldest daughter or not, I said get out, can’t you understand?” Yang Anshi lost her temper, slapping the table, “So disrespectful, get lost, thinking of taking charge?
Pah!”
Xun Hui shuddered, but instinctively shielded Yang Ruxin behind her body.
Yang Ruxin, looking at the frail figure in front of her, felt warmth in her heart.
Although this woman was weak and timid, she truly cared for her children; it was just a pity that she was born in the wrong era.
Without delay, Yang Ruxin pushed Xun Hui back, letting her sit on the bench, then she glanced at Yang Anshi, “Granny, if I’m not mistaken, this is about finding a man to marry me off to, right?
You’re all set on selling me for money, am I, the person concerned, not allowed to listen?”
“You…” Yang Anshi was stunned, how did this girl know?
“Either you discuss it now in front of me, or I’ll take my mother and leave, and you can have whoever you want to marry off.” Yang Ruxin spread her hands, “It’s your choice.”
“Sit down,” Yang Peili sighed, “Since you already know, just listen then.” He glanced at Yang Anshi and then lowered his head to fiddle with his dry tobacco pipe.
“The other day, Guo Big Mouth came by to propose for Dani.
The suitor is a local from the town, works in a restaurant dealing with purchases.
Though he’s a bit older, he’s the caring type, and with only an old mother at home and no siblings, you’d be in charge there.” Yang Anshi glanced at Yang Ruxin, “You’re not getting any younger.
Don’t say the family doesn’t care about you.
The suitor is offering a five-silver betrothal gift, which is quite a good amount in our village…”
“A bit older?
How old exactly?” Yang Ruxin raised her brows slightly.
“He just turned twenty-five this year.” Feng Caie hurriedly smiled a bit, “Although he’s older, he’s strong physically, and besides the one-silver monthly salary for purchasing, it’s hard to say about the extras he might earn.
So, the family situation is really good, they have a residence with two courtyards in town…”
Upon hearing this, Xun Hui’s heart was moved, and she quickly glanced at Yang Ruxin, but she didn’t dare to speak since her daughter had warned that everything required her consent, so…
“Erni seems to know a lot.” Yang Ruxin smiled, “The conditions do sound good, twenty-five isn’t too old, but, with such favorable terms, why not let Sister Yutang go instead?”