After becoming rich overnight, I handed over the system.

Chapter 312 Marrying a Wife Is Not Easy

Chapter 312 Marrying a Wife Is Not Easy

While Chen Ting was on her path to wealth, Sun Yu was also embarking on his journey to get married.

But the road didn't seem as smooth as he had imagined.

"What's wrong, Auntie? Is there something wrong with the marriage?" Sun Yu asked, seeing that Liu the matchmaker had come back the next day after saying she would go back to discuss it.

Matchmaker Liu sighed and said apologetically, "Young man Sun, Miss Su's father is quite satisfied with you, but Miss Su has made a special request."

Sun Yu's eyes lit up, and she quickly said, "What are your requirements? As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree."

"She wants to see you! To talk to you!"

Matchmaker Liu also felt that it was somewhat inappropriate. Nowadays, people valued marriages arranged by parents and matchmakers, and Miss Su's request was indeed a bit too bold.

"Shall we meet and have a chat?"

Sun Yu thought it was a good idea. He actually wanted to do it that way too, since it was his wife and they should have some feelings for each other.

"Okay, I agree!"

"Good, good, little Sun, Aunt Liu has high hopes for you!" Matchmaker Liu was overjoyed to see Sun Yu agree so readily.

So, under the arrangement of matchmaker Liu, Sun Yu and Miss Su met.

Miss Su was dressed in elegant clothes, with a beautiful face and lively eyes.

Sun Yu couldn't help but feel a little nervous, swallowing hard. It felt like she was being randomly selected by the teacher to recite something.

Miss Su spoke first: "Young Master Sun, I know this is against the rules, but I don't want to get married without knowing the proper etiquette. So I've asked you to come and meet me, and have a chat. I hope you will understand."

Miss Su bowed gracefully to express her apology.

"No problem, no problem, I understand. But what does Miss Su want to ask?"

"Young Master Sun, please have a seat. May I ask why you want to marry me?"

"I..." Sun Yu didn't expect Su Zhi to ask so directly. After thinking about it, he decided to just be honest.

"I have never met you, Miss, nor can I say that I admire you. It's just that my family needs a daughter-in-law who can read and write, and you happen to be the perfect match, Miss Su."

Su Zhi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this; at least he was honest.

In fact, she had already heard from the matchmaker Liu that Sun Yu wanted to marry a literate wife so that their children could go to school.

Then she asked, "When the rice jar is empty, should you pawn your clothes or your inkstone?"

Su Zhi heard that Sun Yu had received an education but no longer planned to continue. However, she said she wanted her child to continue studying, and Su Zhi was a little worried that the family might be obsessed with education.

“This, chopping wood and carrying water, can be exchanged for three meals a day.”

Sun Yu sighed. Although he wanted to fulfill his father's last wish, there was no food left at home, so he decided to give up on studying.

Living is the most important thing, and besides, he really can't understand it, so any more effort would just be a waste.

Su Zhi was somewhat satisfied; thankfully, this person wasn't that pedantic.

She shared the same idea: when the granaries are full, people know etiquette; when they are well-fed and clothed, they know honor and shame. Being well-fed and warm in spring is still quite important.

"Then this young lady has one last question, sir... never mind, let's leave it at that."

Su Zhi wanted to ask if the man would take a concubine, but then she thought better of it. How could she place such a thing on a man?

When her mother passed away, her father was devastated and remained unmarried for many years afterward, raising her alone.

But now, for the sake of another woman, he hastily marries her off.

The feelings between a man and a woman are like clouds in the sky—visible yet elusive.

"Hmm? Please feel free to ask, young lady, and I will certainly answer." Sun Yu was a little confused by Su Zhi's sudden withdrawal.

"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask if you would support me if I went to school after I got married," Su Zhi said casually, not wanting to bring up the previous question.

"Of course I support you! Miss Su, if you love reading, then please read as much as you like. I will collect more books for you to read."

Sun Yu was overjoyed at this. It was wonderful that his future wife loved reading.

From now on, his daughter-in-law can take care of his children's early education.

After asking a few questions, Su Zhi was quite satisfied with Sun Yu.

The family is poor, with only a widowed mother. Sun Yu doesn't seem old-fashioned, so she should be able to get along well with the mother and son after she marries into the family.

Sun Yu was also satisfied with Su Zhi. She could read, was good-looking, and had her own ideas. He was sure they could get along well in the future.

Both sides were satisfied, and Liu, the matchmaker, was naturally satisfied as well. Just as they were about to move forward with the marriage, Su Zhi's father caused another problem.

"Let me tell you, I've never seen anyone treat their daughter like this. And Mr. Su is a scholar!" Liu the matchmaker said angrily, gulping down a large glass of water and cursing.

"Does Mr. Su want to increase the bride price?" Sun Yu asked again, wondering if he had heard correctly.

"Isn't that right? Last time I went, Mr. Su was quite satisfied. But when I went again, he said he wanted to increase the bride price, two hundred taels of silver! Is this marrying off a daughter? It's selling a daughter!" Matchmaker Liu said indignantly. Wasn't this ruining her reputation as a matchmaker?

"Can I ask why?" The amount had doubled in an instant. Sun Yu had two hundred taels, but he couldn't just spend it for no reason.

"Sigh, I've already inquired about it for you. This is all because of the woman Mr. Su is going to marry. Her younger brother owes money to the gambling den and wants the woman to pay off his debts, so she went to Mr. Su. Mr. Su doesn't have that much money either, so he set his sights on Su Zhi's marriage."

Sun Yu hadn't expected there to be such a thing. "What will Miss Su do if I don't agree?"

“I’ve inquired about that too. If you don’t marry Su Zhi, she might have to become someone’s concubine. There’s a merchant in the next county who also wants to take a literate concubine, and he’s offering more money than your dowry. I reckon if Su Zhi doesn’t marry you, her father will sell her to the next county.” Matchmaker Liu sighed.

"This can't be! Isn't Mr. Su a scholar?" Sun Yu was utterly incredulous.

"Don't even mention it. Mr. Su is completely infatuated with that woman. He'd be willing to go bankrupt, let alone sell his daughter!" Liu the matchmaker said disdainfully.

"Little Sun, you have to think about it. Two hundred taels is no small sum!" Matchmaker Liu wanted Sun Yu to agree so she could still arrange a marriage, but two hundred taels was indeed a considerable amount, and Sun Yu's family probably didn't have that much money.

Sun Yu was also thinking about it. He had two hundred taels, but he hesitated whether to use it to marry Su Zhi.

Fine, I'll marry her anyway. He actually has quite a good impression of Su Zhi.

"Aunt Liu, I agree to this, but you have to get Master Su to sign a letter of disownment. Here's two hundred taels, and he can't contact Miss Su anymore!"

Matchmaker Liu nodded happily, while Su Zhi had already hung the white silk ribbon on the roof beam.