Shangxi Village.

Shi Qing slowly opened his eyes, and all he saw was a simple farmhouse courtyard.

My head was pounding, and my mind was flooded with memories that weren't my own.

Still dazed, his arm was suddenly grabbed.

"You little bitch, you're still playing dead with me?"

"You, you jinx! Even if you died today, I'd still take your body to the county."

The sarcastic woman, after finishing her words, was even more furious and raised her hand to slap Shi Qingluo's face.

Shi Qing instinctively raised his hand and grabbed the woman's hand as she was about to slap him.

Because of the extra memory, I instantly understood what happened.

He glared at the woman and said, "I'm not going. It was you who arranged this marriage. If you want to go, then go."

Speaking of which, it is indeed pathetic. The woman being beaten up was none other than her own mother, Mrs. Niu.

Back then, because the childbirth was difficult, they considered the child a bad omen and treated him harshly, scolding and beating him constantly.

When he was five years old, a Taoist priest came to the village and built a Taoist temple halfway up the mountain. He needed children between the ages of five and twelve to serve him as apprentices.

Every month, I can get 100 yuan in wages from the Taoist temple at home.

The child had been sent to a Taoist temple by his own parents, until two months ago when the temple suddenly exploded. The Taoist priest and three other disciples also died in the explosion.

At that time, Yuan Shan was going down the mountain to fetch water, so he escaped a catastrophe.

After returning home from the mountain, my parents had arranged a marriage for me. It was to the son of a wealthy family in town, the Wu family.

The atom was honest and kind, truly believing Niu's words that he had gone to such great lengths to find this good marriage out of a sense of obligation.

Who knew that last night, while relieving myself in the outhouse, I accidentally overheard my parents talking.

Originally, that wealthy man, Mr. Wu, fell seriously ill recently and was already bedridden. His time is almost up in these few days.

Master Wu was very spoiled at home, so his family couldn't bear for him to go unmarried.

So he wanted to arrange a marriage for him before he died, and after his death, have his wife be buried with him so that he wouldn't be lonely.

The Wu family also knew this wouldn't be easy, so they spread the word, willing to pay one hundred taels of silver as a dowry for a marriage.

If you follow the normal path of marrying into a family and accompany them to their grave, as long as the bride's family agrees, then the government won't be able to interfere.

If Miss Wu is well, I wonder how many families would be eager to arrange a marriage with her.

The bride-to-be is to be buried, so unless a family is utterly insane, they wouldn't send their child off in marriage.

And coincidentally, I just met such heartless and cruel parents.

For a hundred taels of silver, they would directly send the child to his death. The whole village could only find out about this one household.

And today, the Wu family sent someone to pick him up and take him to the county town to prepare. They will go directly tomorrow.

Once he knew the truth, he naturally didn't want to go.

Then this mother forcefully dragged the original person away, gave them several slaps in the ear, and beat them on the ground.

As he was dodging the shoving, Yuan's head hit a sharp rock and died. Then, his core was replaced.

Niu hadn't expected this honest and timid son to actually dare grab his hand and resist.

"My face is turning black with anger, "Damn girl, you can't do that."

With the other hand, he reached for Shi Qingluo, trying to drag her out of the door.

The Wu family's carriage is waiting at the door.

Shi Qingluo dodged the hand that was reaching for her, and released the wrist she had been holding.

Then, taking advantage of Niu's retreat, he charged into the firewood shed.

Quickly, he retrieved several small black balls scattered on the floor from a corner of the firewood shed and then returned to the yard.

The yard is not only home to the Niu family, but also to Original's grandfather, Big Uncle's family, Second Uncle's family, and Fourth Uncle.

Not only did these people stand idly by, but also the fourth uncle who had already passed the exam was the instigator.

Otherwise, the original parents would have lived in the village and it would have been impossible for them to know about the Wu family in the county town.

Last night I heard from Niu and his associate that after getting a hundred taels, they would give this Fourth Uncle fifty taels to use for taking the scholar exam, and another thirty taels to use back at home.

So that point has to be sold, the whole family none are innocent.

At this moment, Niu Shi also rushed over, still holding a bamboo stick in her hand.

"You lucky girl, being able to marry into the Wu family is a blessing. Don't squander this fortune, you unlucky charm."

Since she gave birth to this child, it was difficult. She then gave birth to three more sons in a row, so now the three wives in her house don't even have one son each. They can't hold their heads up at home.

I've always thought this child was a jinx, bringing misfortune to myself and the third wife.

I truly feel fortunate to be able to accompany the young master of the Wu family in the county as his wife, even in death. It's a blessing from the star of misfortune.

Shi Qing rolled her eyes. “Since marrying into the Wu family is such a great blessing, why don’t you go marry in then? I’ll give you this blessing.”

This shrew is just talking without considering the hardship it takes to stand.

Even the people sitting in the courtyard hadn't expected Shi Qingluo to say such a thing, it was simply unfilial.

Niu felt a lump in her throat, speechless. This girl was too vicious! If this got out, how could she ever show her face again?

I was so furious that I grabbed a rattan stick and charged towards Shi Qing, yelling, "You jinx! You dare say that? I'll kill you!"

Shi Qingluo was not someone who would shirk her responsibilities. She had to consider filial piety and the well-being of her family. She worked diligently, never complaining, and even endured beatings without flinching.

Agilely dodging Niu Shi's rattan, the two of them chased and ran within the courtyard.

At this moment, an old woman from the Wu family who had been specially sent to pick up guests frowned.

"If we wait any longer, it will be too late to return to the city."

When the old woman heard this, she first smiled politely.

"Zhuan looked at Niǔ with a stern expression and scolded, "The Wu family's carriage is still waiting outside. Don't dawdle and make people wait anxiously."

Only then did Niu stop, turned her head and glared at the man, "Come help!"

Shi Lao San, who was originally sitting, stood up with a ferocious expression.

He glared impatiently at Shih Qingluo, "You little bitch, are you coming over yourself, or am I going to come and get you?"

Shi Qingluo knew this family of extortionists would never let her go for just one hundred taels.

And this was in ancient times when filial piety was paramount, parents arranged marriages for their children and it was not acceptable to refuse.

Even if parents sold their child, at most people would say a few words about it. In everyone's eyes, it wouldn't be a problem, nor would it be illegal.

Actually, I ran out to ask the village head and elders in the morning.

However, the other party informed him that this was a family matter and they were unable to intervene. They also sent the main person back to his home.

After a few attempts to persuade him, Niu blocked their way. Considering that the original Fourth Master was a good looking guy, they just left without paying any attention.

After returning home, the original top-notch parents were furious and beat him up, locking him in his room.

It wasn't until the Wu family arrived that they released her.

Shi Qing's principle in life is to rely on oneself rather than others. Only oneself can be truly relied upon.

So I've already thought of a plan to save myself.

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