Chapter 157: The Frog in the Well

So, despite everyone feeling that Zhao Di marrying Ah Shi would be her ruin,

nobody could stop it.

"It's such a pity..."

"Yes, such a good girl, if she marries Ah Shi, she'll just be ruined."

"..."

People could only shake their heads in secrecy.

Unless Zhao Di's mother objected.

Otherwise, not even the Big Landlord could do anything about it.

But Zhao Di's mother was already vulnerable, how could she dare to resist?

This news quickly spread throughout the entire Yangquan Village.

In Yangquan Village, arranged marriages by parents were not uncommon, and families adhered to the principle that filial piety comes first.

Hence, even if unwilling, one had to nod in agreement in the end.

Men were still somewhat okay; they had a bit of the right to choose, but girls basically had to accept their fate.

If it were someone else, Zhao Di would've gritted her teeth and agreed.

But Ah Shi was...

"Mom..." Zhao Di had no choice but to seek help from her mother.