Reborn under the White Mountain

Chapter 53

In the end, Tong Yunsong took the fox skin to a fur shop in the town and sold it for more than six taels of silver, which made Qin happy for a long time.The days passed day by day in the process of nervously preparing for the wedding. It was already September [-]th, and the day for the dowry was agreed.

Early in the morning, the village head's daughter-in-law Chen, and the matchmaker Sun from Xijiang Village all came to Tong's house.The Qin family had already packed the betrothal gifts into boxes, two full boxes, and a big jar of good wine, and the pig was tied up and put in the back of the car.Yun Bai was driving the cart, Mrs. Liu, Mrs. Chen, and the matchmaker Mrs. Sun were all sitting in the cart, Yun Hua was sitting in front of the cart, and a few of them went to Zhang's house in Miaoling in an ox cart.

After walking for two hours, I arrived at Miaoling Village. Zhang's family was at the entrance of the village. There were also a main house and a side room in the yard.At the gate, the ox cart stopped, and several people jumped out of the cart.The Zhang family had been waiting in the yard for a long time. When they saw the Tong family coming, they hurried out to greet them.

Yun Bai and Yun Hua carried the pig down first, "Uncle, where is your pigsty? You have to put the pig in first, it's too early to kill it now."

Old Zhang quickly asked his two sons to take the pig and put it into the pigsty. The pig was quite heavy, Yun Bai and Yun Hua helped carry it into the pigsty, untied the rope, and the pig grunted twice I ran to the corner and dared not come out.

After putting away the pig, Yun Bai and Yun Hua carried the two boxes into the house.When the Zhang family saw that the two boxes were heavy, they were very happy.

Only then did Chen start to introduce: "Brother Zhang, sister-in-law Zhang, these are Yun Hua's second brother and second sister-in-law. Yun Hua's sister-in-law is pregnant and cannot come. Yun Bai, Cai Yun, quickly call uncle and aunt."

Yun Bai and Mrs. Liu went up to call their uncles and aunts, and the old man and old lady of the Zhang family said with a smile on their faces: "Well, they are all good young people, this old brother Tong is so lucky. Come and sit on the kang."

Yun Bai and Yun Hua didn't get on the kang, they found a stool to sit on, and Liu Shi also sat on the stool.Both Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Sun got on the kang, and it was Mrs. Sun who said: "Brother Zhang, old sister-in-law, the two boxes on the ground are gifts from the Tong family. There are eight pieces of cloth for the four seasons, a pair of curtains, and pillowcases. Two pairs, two pairs of furoshiki, a set of silver-headed noodle jewelry, four boxes of tea, four boxes of wedding candy, four boxes of wedding cakes, how do you two look? This bride price is considered top-notch here.” Engaged At that time, it was the Sun family who could handle it, so he was familiar with the Zhang family.

When the old Zhang family heard these things, they were also very happy. "I told Sister-in-Law Tong a long time ago that our family doesn't plan for anything. We just want our daughter to live a good life. I didn't expect Sister-in-law Tong to spend all this money. Well, her grandson, go back and tell Tong's family that we There is no requirement here, just wait for the right day to get married."

"Okay, this marriage is a matter of two discussions. Fortunately, my brother and sister-in-law are also sensible and don't ask for anything. It's great that we got married with He Meimei." Chen also said Complimenting on the side. "Don't worry, both of you, Yunhua is capable, and the sisters-in-law of Tong's family are also good. Shuzhen won't have trouble getting married."

"I have to thank you, sister. If it weren't for you to find this Tong family, where would I find such a good family." Mrs. Zhang said hurriedly.

Several people were chatting affectionately in the house, and in the kitchen outside, the two daughters-in-law and the younger sister of the Zhang family were busy with work.According to the rules, those who come to give the bride price have to have a banquet at the woman's house before going back, "Sister-in-law, shall we prepare eight dishes?" the younger sister asked.

"Let's have a little less. Let's see what else can be added. It's best to make up ten." The daughter-in-law of the Zhang family thought for a while and said.

"Then add peanuts and eggs," Zhang's second daughter-in-law said after looking at the dishes she was preparing.

"Well, okay, let's add these two things, ten dishes will look better." The eldest daughter-in-law also nodded.

Not long after, the food was ready, and the daughter-in-law of the Zhang family entered the room, "Father, mother, the food is ready, where should we put it?" Let's put it in the room, one table on the kang, one table on the ground, It's still fun. "The old man spoke.

The two daughter-in-laws and the younger sister of the Zhang family put the table in the room, and all the dishes were served in a short while. The old couple of the Zhang family quickly seated Yun Bai, Yun Hua, and the Qin family. The Zhang family had a simple population, with two sons They don't have any children yet, so there are old man Zhang, old lady, Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Sun, and Yun Bai, Mrs. Liu and Yun Hua sitting at the table on the kang, and the two sons and two daughters-in-law of the Zhang family are sitting at the table on the ground. With the little sister of the Zhang family, Shuzhen couldn't show up that day, and hid in the east wing. The little sister of the Zhang family brought her meals just now.

The Zhang family’s banquet was well organized, Chen and Sun kept praising it, the Zhang family brought out good wine, Yun Bai Yunhua accompanied the old man to drink some wine, and the banquet lasted until the end of the day, Chen handed it to the old man. Yun Bai gave Yun Bai a look, Yun Bai and Yun Hua both stood up and said goodbye.The Zhang family sent them to the gate, watching Yunhua and the others get into the bullock cart and gradually walk away before returning to the house.

Shuzhen also came out of the East Wing. The old lady of the Zhang family beckoned her daughter to come over, "Shuzhen, come and see the betrothal gift from Tong's family." As she spoke, she opened two large boxes, and saw that they were full of They are all cloth, Zhang's second child can read some words, he holds the gift list, and he and his mother match the betrothal gifts according to the list. "Mother, I've checked everything, it's the same as what's written on the list."

"Okay, the dowry gift from the Tong family is considered high-end. Our family didn't give it to you when you got married. It seems that the life of the Tong family is really good." The old lady nodded and smiled. "Shuzhen, the Tong family is willing to give such a lot of betrothal gifts. This is because they value you. If you marry into the Tong family, you can live a good life with Yunhua. In fact, mother has also heard about some things about the Tong family. Mother doesn't think so. What a big deal. The four sons in the family are together, regardless of the family, and some bumps are normal. The old lady of the Tong family knows how to live, and she is a bit picky. Don't be like her. I guess it won't take two years. The family will be separated. When the family is divided, you two should work hard and help out here, and life will not be sad." The old lady warned her daughter earnestly, "If she says something that doesn't please you, just take it as her own. I didn't hear it, don't take it to heart, as long as you remember not to quarrel with Yunhua, you will be able to gain a foothold in the Tong family. This mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are not mother and daughter after all, and you don't have to get too close to your mother-in-law. Anything disrespectful is fine."

"Hey, mother, I understand. Don't worry, I will keep what mother said in my heart." Shuzhen nodded and agreed after listening to her mother's words.

"Okay, just remember. If it wasn't for your grandma, you wouldn't be delayed. Fortunately, the marriage went smoothly. Except for the food, you will take the rest of these betrothal gifts back. Your dowry mother has already I have prepared it for you. The five taels of silver brought by the Tong family, mother will keep one tael, and the rest will be taken away by you. The private house you have saved in the past few years should be able to have more than a dozen taels, put it away, and live, maybe you have to spend money somewhere." Poor parents all over the world, Mrs. Zhang can't wait to give the best daughter.

"Shuzhen, remember, if you come back to your mother's house if you are wronged, your father and your brother will definitely vent your anger on you. Whoever dares to bully our Zhang family's daughter, I will never forgive him." Mr. Zhang also spoke. , "You have a father and a brother, and there are people in our mother's family. Let's see who dares to bully you."

Tears rolled in Shuzhen's eyes, "Father, mother, I understand, the daughter is not here, the two elders should take care of themselves." There was already a hint of sadness in her voice.

"Okay, I'm happy to get married, but I don't want to cry. It's only a few days away. You just need to eat and sleep well and take care of yourself. You don't have to think about anything, just wait until you become a beautiful bride." The daughter-in-law of the second child came in and saw her younger sister, so she persuaded her.

"Yes, your second sister-in-law is right, you don't need to worry about family affairs, you just wait to get on the sedan chair." Mrs. Zhang held her daughter's hand and comforted her.

Tong Yunhua and his party returned to Yanjiang Village in the middle of the year. When they entered Tong's house, Mrs. Qin greeted them from the house, "Aunt Li and Aunt Song, but I'm sorry to bother you. How are you doing? Are things going well?"

"Hey old sister-in-law, as far as the betrothal gift prepared by your family is concerned, there is nothing to choose. The Zhang family is very happy, and they don't ask for anything. They just wait for Yunhua to go to greet the bride on the right day." Sun clapped her hands and smiled with Qin Shi said the situation at that time.

"That's good, thank you for your hard work, come in and sit down for a while." Qin Shi let them enter the room.

"No need, sister-in-law, I'm going back now. I should have gotten out of the car and went home halfway, but I can't come back and talk to you, so I followed back. I have to go home." Sun's family is in Xijiang Village, now the river has started to run, there is no boat, so it is much farther to take a detour.

Mrs. Qin took out a red envelope and stuffed it into Mrs. Sun's hand, "His aunt, it's necessary to trouble you when welcoming the bride. For this thought, you take it first. When Yun Hua gets married, I will definitely thank his aunt .”

Mrs. Sun took the red envelope and weighed it. There were at least two hundred coins in it, and she put the money in her arms happily, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, this matter will be done well for you. Well, it's getting late , I really have to go back."

Mrs. Qin asked Yunhua to take Mrs. Sun back to Xijiang Village in an ox cart, Yunhua agreed, and turned around to go out to lead the cows, instead of going into the courtyard just now.Mrs. Sun got into the car, waved her hand, and left.

"Sister-in-law, I have to go home too. I've been out for a day, and I don't know what's going on at home." Mrs. Chen also wanted to leave.

"He, Aunt Li, wait for a while," Mrs. Qin grabbed Mrs. Chen, and then brought out a basket from the house, which contained twenty eggs, a piece of dark red cloth, and a bag of snacks. "Aunt Li, I don't have anything to thank you for. You take these things, keep the fabric for clothes, eggs and snacks for you and Brother Li." , but when doing serious business, it is absolutely impossible for people to find faults.

"Oh, thank you sister-in-law." Mrs. Chen took her things and left.

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