Do you know the long song of laughter?

Chapter 50 Minglan who eats secretly

Even though he knew that Yuan Wenchun was telling lies, Sheng Changbai did not expose it. After a few pleasantries, he began to arrange for people to remove the betrothal gift.

Earl Zhongqin's mansion was deprived of its title because it was involved in the dispute over the crown prince. It was regained after the official succeeded to the throne, but the confiscated house was not returned.

Even if it is an estate, only a few villages have been returned. It only has the name of Earl's Mansion, but has long since lost the grandeur of Earl's Mansion.

Even so, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. After all, Bianjing is a noble person, and his background is not comparable to that of a small place like Yangzhou.

The Yuan family packed two large ships with just the betrothal gift, and the main betrothal gift was a pair of live geese and a set of very gorgeous jewelry.

The wild goose symbolizes good luck, and the wild goose has only one partner in its life, which also indicates that the couple can grow old together, so it is indispensable in the marriage.

However, wild geese are very difficult to catch, and it is even more difficult to catch geese in pairs.

Therefore, many people use carved wild geese instead.

This pair of live geese alone made the Yuan family steal the show.

After the betrothal gifts were unloaded, Sheng Changbai sent someone to bring a carriage and asked Yuan Wenchun and his wife to get on. He and Li An stared at another carriage.

The recruitment procession stretched for more than two miles and headed for Yangzhou City.

"Sigh, Youjue's family is so miserable. I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse for my eldest sister to marry her." Sheng Changbai shook his head and said.

Li An came back to his senses and comforted: "The Yuan family is a noble family. It is normal to be arrogant."

He remembered that when Hualan was married, life was really difficult in the past, but in the end it was a happy one. Overall, it was good.

Sheng Changbai shook his head and said, "I hope so."

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After the recruitment team set off, Sheng Changbai sent Sanshui back in advance to report the news.

When Sheng Hong learned that the Yuan family had finally disembarked, he breathed a sigh of relief and came to the backyard.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Mrs. Wang sitting in front of the dressing table with an ugly face, without even changing her clothes. Sheng Hong quickly urged her.

As a result, Madam Wang scolded her. This marriage was decided a few months ago when Sheng Hong went to Bianjing to report on his work.

Mrs. Wang was not very satisfied at first, but Sheng Hong kept praising the Yuan family in front of her, so she pinched her nose and admitted it.

The earl and his wife that the Yuan family had promised came to hire him, but it turned out that the eldest son was Yuan Wenchun.

Even if they change people, they don't even get off the ship when they go to take over the job.

I haven't even gotten married yet, but I've been given a warning. If I get married, I don't know how much suffering I will have to endure.

Mrs. Wang is now not only dissatisfied with the Yuan family, but also with Sheng Hong.

Sheng Hong blushed after being told by Mrs. Wang and wanted to get angry.

But he knew Mrs. Wang's temperament. If her temper got worse, she would really make trouble regardless of her.

Now that the guests are here, the Yuan family has been embarrassed because of the sudden change of people. If Mrs. Wang makes a fuss and the marriage fails, it will not only be embarrassing, but also offend the Yuan family.

Sheng Hong could only suppress the anger in his heart and persuaded patiently: "Madam, I was also deceived by Uncle Zhongqin about this matter. If he had mentioned the replacement in advance, I would not have agreed to anything. Then the Yuan family is We only sent someone to inform you when the hired ship docked yesterday evening. Now that the guests are here, if the marriage doesn't happen, how will you let Hua'er get married in the future?"

"If you can't marry me and raise her for the rest of your life, I won't let her be angry like this!" Madam Wang's words were still filled with anger, but they were much softer.

After Sheng Hong noticed it, he smiled apologetically and said, "Madam, what are you talking about in anger? Uncle Zhongqin and his wife do not know etiquette, but I have met Erlang of the Yuan family. He is a good man, and he has a five-city army." It's Si's errand. Hua'er is the eldest daughter in the family. When she was born, the conditions at home were not good and she suffered a lot. I remember that. How could I harm her?"

Mrs. Wang pursed her lips and cried when she heard this: "Then if the Yuan family bullies my Hua'er..."

Sheng Hong said quickly: "No matter how bad the Yuan family is, they still have a title to protect them. Even if their official career does not go well in the future, at least there will be an uncle to rely on. If Yuan Wenshao lives up to his expectations, there will still be glory and wealth waiting for Hua'er in the future. "

"I don't care whether you are rich or not. If the Yuan family bullies me, Hua'er, I will fight with them to get rid of me." Mrs. Wang said excitedly. Sheng Hong quickly expressed his position: "It's not just you. When the time comes, I will be the first to go to their house and fight for my life."

After Sheng Hong finished speaking, he saw that Mrs. Wang was just sobbing quietly and not saying anything. Knowing that she had been convinced, he quickly ordered the maid to dress Mrs. Wang.

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The recruitment procession arrived at the Sheng family. After getting off the carriage, Yuan Wenchun saluted at the gate of Yuan's family and said, "The Earl of Tokyo Zhongqin's Mansion is here to present the recruitment!"

The servant at the door trotted into the house, shouting as he ran: "The Earl's Palace of Tokyo is here to offer an appointment. A pair of live geese will be the main gift, and there will be countless secondary gifts."

Jogging all the way to the main hall, he saluted Sheng Hong and his wife who were sitting on the table and said: "The Yuan family of Earl Zhongqin's Mansion in Tokyo would like to hire the Sheng Mansion Jiaojin for their second son Yuan Wenshao. I respectfully ask for your permission."

Sheng Hong glanced at Mrs. Wang, and the couple said in unison: "Yun!"

The servant saluted, ran back to the door again, and said to the matchmaker: "Yes!"

The matchmaker in colorful clothes smiled and said: "Congratulations to the Yuan family, congratulations to the Yuan family, I am very happy. Yuan Wenshao, the second son of your family, wants to marry the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. The Yan family replied: Yes."

Yuan Wenchun and his wife saluted the door and said, "Yuan Wenchun, on behalf of the elders of the Yuan family, would like to thank you for your agreement."

After the ceremony, they walked in under the guidance of the matchmaker and Sheng Changbai.

Followed by a team carrying the bride price.

Li An took Shi Zhu and waited for the recruitment team to enter before he walked in.

According to the rules, after the woman agrees, the groom and the woman's parents will discuss the wedding date under the witness of the matchmaker and write it in the marriage letter.

Although these are all agreed upon, the cutscenes still have to go through.

Li An was not interested in seeing these, so he took Shi Zhu and wandered in the front yard of Sheng's house.

Sheng Hong was a tactful man and never offended others easily. Although he had been the general judge of Yangzhou for only more than two years, he got along very well with Yangzhou officials and squires.

The Sheng family is also married to the Earl's Mansion in Tokyo, and many people have heard that Sheng Hong got excellent results in this assessment. When his term expires next year, he is likely to be promoted. Not only Yangzhou officials and squires came, but also officials from nearby states and counties. Many people rushed over.

At this time, the front yard of the Sheng family was very lively, and entertainment items such as throwing pots and balls were put out.

There were tables set up everywhere with snacks for the guests.

Li An picked up a piece of snack and took a bite, then said to Shi Zhu: "It tastes good, you can try it."

"Hmm...it's really delicious."

Shi Zhu had never eaten such good food before. He picked up a piece and took a bite. His eyes lit up and he stuffed the whole piece into his mouth. His speech became slurred.

Li An picked up a piece and continued to wander around. Shizhu saw this, grabbed a few pieces in one hand, and followed.

After walking around the rockery, Li An saw a little girl secretly taking a piece of snack and stuffing it into the mouth of the little maid behind her in front of another table with snacks.

The little maid quickly covered her mouth with her arm and started eating.

Li An smiled slightly, walked forward, and said with a smile: "Sixth sister."

Minglan, who was sneaking snacks with her maid Xiaotao, was startled when she heard this. She turned around and saw Li An breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother Li An, you scared me to death."

Li An looked at Minglan who looked happy and sighed. She was obviously a young lady from the Sheng family, but she secretly came to the outer courtyard to eat some snacks prepared for the guests.

"Has Sixth Sister seen Wan'er?" Li An asked.

"Sister Wan'er went to play with my fourth sister. I just saw her over there." Minglan pointed in a direction and said.

　Thanks to Zuoqiu Yining, who is superstitious and prosperous, looks up on rainy days, says I'm skinny, and loves hot pot for her monthly vote support.

　　
  　
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