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Seven years ago, on the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, Li's family welcomed an esteemed guest - the steward of the Jiang family, the ruling family of the city. The reason was the Lantern Festival three days prior, when the newly appointed city lord Jiang Duming, in disguise, had the misfortune of bumping into... well, the God pushed a beauty into his arms, and a white jade hairpin, perfectly balanced, landed on his lapel. This beauty probably didn't expect to collide with a stranger either. Half panicked and half charming, before Jiang Duming could snap out of his daze, she snatched the hairpin and vanished in a flash.
Accustomed to the flashy and ostentatious women of the city, Jiang Duming had never seen such a pure and elegant woman before. His heart felt a tingling sensation, as if lightly pecked by a playful mountain sparrow. After straightening his disheveled lapel, he immediately ordered his men to investigate. It took some effort, but they eventually discovered that the lady was from the Oda family.
【Folding the folding fan, patting it in the palm of the hand】
Jiang Duming (seems to be scheming): "The Oda family, The Oda family... (raising an eyebrow) Ah, The Oda family!"
Li's family is one of the wealthiest families in Ming Water City. In his early years, Liu Dafu was just a traveling merchant who made money by selling medicinal herbs. With his sharp mind, he used the money to open a medicinal herb business, and within a few years, he became wealthy. The sign of Liuji Pharmacy was seen all over the central plains. However, with wealth comes envy, and there were often people coming to cause trouble. Liu Dafu tried various methods to deal with this, such as bribery, seeking official help, and even resorting to underhanded tactics, but nothing worked. Later, after he got married, he felt more restrained in his actions. Eventually, he decided to sell the pharmacy at a high price and, with his family, headed west to settle in Ming Water City, located in the northwest hinterland.
Originally, this place was just a border town with a population of less than two hundred, known as "Ming Water" due to its hot and dry climate. However, with increased trade between the central plains and the western regions, the town gradually grew and became a bustling city with a population of tens of thousands. Liu Dafu saw the potential here - firstly, because no one knew him in Ming Water City, so his family could live a peaceful life, and secondly, because of the favorable trade conditions that could help him revive his old business. After all, everyone has their own troubles and illnesses. Thus, the new Liuji Pharmacy took root in Ming Water City.
In the second month after moving to Ming Water City, Madame Liu became pregnant. This made Liu Dafu, who was approaching middle age and had no children, very happy. He openly declared that Ming Water City was his blessed place, and he would be delighted as long as the child, whether a son or daughter, was born safely.
After ten months of pregnancy, a girl was born to Liu Dafu in his middle age. On that day, Ming Water City welcomed its first rain of the rainy season with a loud, crimson thunderclap. Liu Dafu looked outside with some concern, but then seemed to realize something. He remembered his hometown in the Jiangnan region, where the misty rain played with the willows. It had been over twenty years since he left his hometown at the age of ten. Now, the patter of the rain reminded him of his childhood days, when he used to eavesdrop outside the school, and the most vivid memory was of Cui Lu's "Seeing the New Willows in Linchuan."
【Holding the child and coaxing】
Liu Dafu: "Crossing back and forth on the shore, carrying rain and mist on the branches. Oh, my dear father, from now on, you will be called Liu Daiyu! Hahaha!"
Originally, Liu Dafu was quite low-key, thinking that as a newcomer, it would be enough for his business to get by. But everything changed when he had a daughter. The girl was meant to marry into another family, and with a strong family background, she wouldn't be looked down upon by her future in-laws. Even if she were mistreated, she would have the confidence to leave. So, he no longer concealed his business acumen, and gradually became a prominent medicine merchant, and the Li family became one of the wealthiest in Ming Water City.
Years passed, and Liu Dafu became known as the esteemed Mr. Liu. Unfortunately, Madame Liu had fallen ill after giving birth and passed away when their daughter was only three years old. Busy with his business, Liu Dafu had to hire more help to manage the household and take care of his daughter. The people of Ming Water City knew that Mr. Liu had a precious gem in his hands, a rare beauty. The Li family was already a prominent household, and upon hearing this, many men harbored the desire to become their son-in-law.
Liu Dafu (angrily): "These days, the young ones can't focus on their studies, can't stabilize their businesses, and all they think about is climbing up by relying on their wives. What a disgrace! If this continues, they'll end up depending on women for everything."
Liu Daiyu: "Alright, dad, there's no need to get so worked up over these clueless youngsters. It's not worth ruining your health over. I don't want to get married either. What's the point of getting married?"
Liu Dafu (chuckling): "What? Are you still expecting me, father, to support you for the rest of your life?"
Liu Daiyu (coquettishly): "Of course, I know father dotes on me the most!" (hugs father's arm)
Liu Dafu (smiling): "You little rascal, no sense of propriety. You're already a grown girl, stand properly. I need to hurry up and marry you off, so that I can enjoy peace in my old age."
Liu Dafu No matter how depressed I am, I understand clearly. Daiyu is already of marriageable age, and although I wish she could stay a few more years, it's not a long-term solution. Daughters, after all, will eventually marry.
Liu Dafu (Proud and pouting): "Sigh, if there's a next life, I'll have a son. (Glances at his daughter) Hmph!" (Intentionally brushes his sleeve and strides out the door)
Liu Daiyu: "Dad! What are you saying! How did you start talking about having a son! (Runs after him) Isn't having a daughter good enough!"
Just as Liu Dafu was about to start arranging a marriage for his daughter, someone happened to hand him a pillow for a nap. Oh no, why does it have to be the Jiang family proposing marriage!
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