The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2461: Reflections (Part 1)

Yang Ruxin raised no objections to such affairs. Luo Qiaoqiao was already twenty, practically an old maid by the standards of the era. When she had previously visited Luo Da and Luo Er, their utmost desire was for Luo Qiaoqiao to find a suitable match.

Ma Laiwang was quite a decent fellow himself. If they were to marry, living separately at worst would be the outcome.

To Yang Ruxin’s considerable surprise, Zhao Xinghua proactively offered to assist by inquiring about Luo Qiaoqiao's own thoughts on the matter.

"Your Aunt Xinghua is truly losing her mind," Wang Hehua stage-whispered into Yang Ruxin’s ear.

"Two motives?" Yang Ruxin blinked in mild astonishment.

"She intends to gauge Luo Qiaoqiao's feelings. If Luo Qiaoqiao genuinely fancies Ma Laiwang, then Xinghua will have performed a good deed and can play the role of matchmaker. However, should Luo Qiaoqiao not be interested, just you wait, Xinghua will undoubtedly push her own son forward."

Yang Ruxin let out a chuckle. Was this sort of manipulation truly acceptable? Truly, parents' hearts are perpetually preoccupied with their children's welfare.

On the first day of March, the transport team set forth. The villagers joyfully bid farewell to their departing families, as embarking on this journey signified the earning of silver, and the earnings from a single trip could sustain a family's expenses for an entire year.

As the accompanying Black Hawk let out a cry and soared into the sky, lively chatter and laughter filled the air. One individual spoke of building a new house that year, while another planned to get married. An atmosphere of joy and merriment permeated the surroundings.

Guan Qingshu also joined the convoy making its way to Beijing, carrying with him the full weight of the Guan Family's aspirations.

"Big cousin," Yang Rusong arrived at the Yang Family residence in the afternoon, appearing to have something on his mind but displaying hesitation.

"What is it?" Yang Ruxin regarded him with a curious gaze. "Did Yang Baihe cause trouble again?"

Yang Rusong shook his head. "No, she didn't." She was incapable of causing further disturbances, having already wept and wailed while rejecting Ma Laiwang's proposal before heading to town, only to discover that the Tian Family had vanished entirely, their whereabouts unknown. Without financial resources or connections, Baihe had no choice but to return and complain about her father arranging a marriage for her, but Yang Peili simply paid her no mind.

In truth, he had been unable to find any suitable family that met her stringent criteria.

"Then, what is troubling you?"

"Someone has proposed marriage to me."

Yang Ruxin nodded. "And then?"

"I wish for you to help me make the decision." Yang Rusong hesitated. "My parents believe that since I'm no longer pursuing the civil service examinations, perhaps marrying early to continue the Yang Family lineage would be a wise course of action..."

"And what are your personal thoughts on this?" Yang Ruxin inquired, her brow furrowed.

"I do not wish to marry at this time." Yang Rusong firmly shook his head.

"However, you are no longer young; it is an age perfectly suitable for marriage, too."

"Big cousin, to be entirely candid, with all that has transpired, I have been doing a great deal of thinking." Yang Rusong's eyes began to gleam with newfound clarity. "In recent days, while I teach at the academy, I often find myself learning from other instructors, engaging in discussions with them, and realizing with growing depth that there are always individuals more accomplished than oneself."

"Previously, at home, everyone lauded me for my ability to read, leading me to feel a sense of superiority. Now, I understand that I am truly unremarkable; compared to them, I am quite lacking. Wan Youde, despite being a gardener, excels in crafting various exquisite handicrafts; Xu Shifei possesses formidable martial arts skills and is adept at playing the flute and painting; Mr. Chu An's calligraphy is exceptional, and his chess-playing abilities are outstanding."

"Conversely, I seem to possess knowledge of nothing beyond reciting a few literary phrases."

"Well, you have certainly gained some profoundly insightful experiences." Yang Ruxin found his realization to be somewhat surprising.