She didn't care when she heard the voice. Li Yan'er said it was because she hadn't slept all night.
She was happy. That was what she wanted!
When she saw who it was, Li Fu'er knew that the person she was waiting for had arrived!
She thought it would take a few days, but they were so impatient. It seemed that her family did not want to be too enthusiastic about her for long!
It was the flower woman, the one Li Yan'er had mentioned yesterday. Li Fu'er had seen her before, but she finally met her in person.
At this moment, the flower woman was dressed gorgeously. Not to mention in the village, she still looked too ostentatious in the county city. However, she was dressed better than some people in the modern era. It was mainly because her makeup was red.
When she came in, she looked at everyone and said embarrassedly, "Sister Li, I came to look for you because I have something to discuss with you. I thought it was about time, but it seems that I'm a little early. Is your family having breakfast? Sorry to disturb you. Why don't I come back later?"
She said something to Madam Li and told everyone that she was leaving.
"Don't."
How could Madam Li let her go? She quickly stepped forward and pulled her back, making her stay.
Not to mention her.
The rest of the family would not let her go either. It was not like they were so poor that they could not afford to eat when a villager came knocking on their door. There was no reason for them to let her go. They had to do their best to save face.
Moreover, the Li family had always thought that they were scholars. Madam Li even had some requests for her.
Next, she tightened her grip on the flower woman and they sat down together. "There's no need to leave, old sister. Since we're already here, we're all close family members. Do you want to have a meal since you're here?"
With that, she got someone to bring a bowl over. She let her second grandson do it, her sinister eyes filled with excitement.
She was waiting for the flower woman to introduce herself to the brat or take her away and give her money.
The only embarrassment was:
"It's just that the food here might not be as good as what you usually eat. Old Sister, you've been eating well everywhere. I don't know if you're used to it. In addition, something has happened at home recently. As you know, my eldest grandson has to study and the family has to save more money. Now that he has to participate in the countryside examination, we're eating less."
It was both the truth and showing off. She wondered if the flower woman knew. She was tempted to say so.
Plus, there had to be a transition.
"What's the big deal? It's fine as long as there's food to eat. Besides, this matter concerns the imperial examination. It's just that Sister Li, your eldest grandson is about to participate in the countryside examination? I originally only knew that your eldest grandson was very good at studying, but I didn't expect him to reach this stage. If that's the case, won't it be soon?"
The flower woman hadn't expected the eldest grandson of the Li family to take part in the village examination. She hadn't heard about it before. She didn't care what she ate. What mattered was what she said about the village examination. "This is a big deal!" she said. She wanted to be clear.
She was very likely to buy this granddaughter!
"Yeah."
Madam Li was all smiles as she told them about the time of the village examination. Only her family knew about it. Everyone else in the village was a bumpkin. "The village examination is held in August every year. Isn't it almost July? It'll be here soon, so the family is a little anxious. They're afraid of delaying their eldest grandson's matter."
She wasn't the only one. The Li family looked the same.
"Then your eldest grandson will definitely succeed!" The flower woman saw this and felt disdain in her heart. She smiled and congratulated them. "Congratulations. When the time comes, it will definitely be a big one!"
"Well, it hasn't started yet, so it's hard to say." Madam Li waved her hand modestly. As there was no countryside examination yet, she didn't know. She couldn't say that he would definitely pass.
However, in her heart, of course, she knew that her precious eldest grandson would pass. Second Brother passed it back then. Second Brother could not compare to her eldest grandson.
At the mention of Second Brother, she looked unhappy and glanced sideways.
It was all because of that brat that Second Brother ended up like this. After she got rid of her, she would see if Second Brother could get better. If not, then forget it. Second Brother was crippled long ago, but it would be good enough if he could marry again.
She glanced at Second Brother again at the thought.
Second Li felt his mother's gaze and did not know what she was thinking. He looked over.
When Madam Li saw this, she looked away and said, "I don't know yet. Let's not guess, Old Sister."
"I'm sure of it, Sister Li," The flower woman assured her.
She wanted to appease her.
Madam Li couldn't help but want to laugh.
The Li family was the same.
Li Fu'er saw her father's expression.
However, her grandfather was too happy to remember anything. His expression changed. "Old sister, let's just talk about this among ourselves. It's hard to talk about it before the exam. Don't go out and talk about it."
Although he was just as happy, Old Master Li suddenly remembered that his eldest grandson had instructed him that the old woman was loose-lipped.
Madam Li's expression changed. "Yes, that's right." She also remembered that she couldn't disappoint her precious eldest grandson.
Her eldest grandson had said it many times!
The Li family listened.
Li Fu'er wondered how her grandfather had come to his senses. Her eldest cousin had said so? She guessed.
"Don't worry, Sister Li and Brother Li. With how good your eldest grandson is at studying, the village won't say anything." The flower woman covered her mouth and smiled brightly.
"I'd rather not. My eldest grandson said so."
Old Master Li's face darkened when he saw this.
Madam Li nodded, anxious.
The flower woman could only throw a look at them. "Sister Li and Brother Li, I know. If you say that, what kind of person do you think I am? I'll say what needs to be said. I never say what I shouldn't. Everyone knows me, don't you think?"
She looked at all the men and women of the Li family.
No one in the Li family said anything.
"But Sister Li and Brother Li, I really envy you for having such a good descendant. If only I had such a descendant. When the time comes, you must invite me over. I will definitely come! Let me make this clear."
The flower woman pinched her floral handkerchief and wiped her face, laughing until her face was pink.
When Old Master Li and Madam Li smelled a fragrance, they were relieved and felt proud. "I'll definitely invite you when the time comes."
The flower woman felt that in the Li family, Madam Li was mean. The rest was more or less the same. She despised her!
It was said that Li Yan'er was born blessed. Everyone in the village said that she was blessed and she was like a rich young lady. They had never seen such a person in the countryside.
The second son of the Li family had participated in the countryside examination before.
The Li family seemed to have forgotten.
The second son of the Li family had been sitting in the corner silently since the beginning. When they mentioned the Li family's eldest grandson, he even looked happy for his success.
The second son of the Li family had unknowingly become like an ordinary countryside man over the years. There was no difference at all. She thought of her purpose for coming here today!
She looked at Li Fu'er, the eldest granddaughter of the Li family.
Born to jinx the family and born with bad luck. She didn't know much about her. She saw her as a child, but not as an adult. She was good-looking, but a little dark.
This Li family!
Li Fu'er caught the flower woman's eye and looked over.
The flower woman smiled.
Li Fu'er was speechless.
"By the way, isn't Sister Li treating me to a meal?" The flower woman turned and smiled at Madam Li.
Madam Li Wang happened to see her second grandson carrying a bowl over and cursed!
She took it and placed it in front of the flower woman. The flower woman did not stand on ceremony and nodded at Old Master Li. "Brother Li."
Old Master Li didn't say a word.
Everyone started eating and talking at the same time.
They were eating happily.
After she was done, the flower woman put down her bowl and looked at Li Yan'er. She suddenly said to Madam Li, "Sister Li, your family is indeed good-looking. Look, Sister Yan is naturally blessed. Sister Fu has also grown up." She looked at Li Fu'er again.
"Isn't that so?" It was rare for Madam Li to respond.
Everyone turned to look at Sister Fu'er.
Li Fu'er looked up and met her father's gaze. After all this talk, you're finally bringing up the main point?
"I wonder if Sister Fu is engaged?"
The flower woman smiled now.
"Well, no. You know her reputation. If it could be settled, it would have been done long ago." Madam Li looked helpless.
Li Fu'er thought to herself. As expected!