happy event

Chapter 104 Lovers get married

Not to mention how Dong Ping won the first business for the family here, only that Xizi is smiling and showing off her laundry basket with a group of little book boys at the moment.You must know that although there are uniform women in the academy who do the laundry for the students, the dirty clothes have to be sent to the lower courtyard by themselves.Some people use their arms to hold them indiscriminately, some people put them in wicker baskets, and things often happen to be mishandled or scratched.

Xizi rushed forward to open the basket in her hand when there were the most people, took out her son's clothes one by one for the rough envoy to see, and then handed over the whole basket.Dong Ping's house number is clearly written on the cloth strip hanging on the basket, even the most stupid people can't make a mistake.

The thick and honest woman felt that she saved the effort of sorting and was very happy, so she gave a few praises.The children and a few scholars watched eagerly, and asked questions one after another. When they heard that such a convenient and practical basket only cost twenty yuan, they all clamored for one.Needless to say, Xizi overfulfilled the task. Thinking of the ten bunches of candied haws promised by his young master, the gluttonous kid narrowed his eyes when he smiled.

The Four Seasons Garden is also very busy at the moment, tomorrow is the day to welcome the bride, and today the Chu family will send the girl's dowry in advance.Although the Chu family hated their daughter for being unruly, they only sent two boxes of clothes and jewellery, but the furniture and wooden utensils they had prepared earlier were all sent over, and they were all handcrafted by Yu Guisheng, very delicate and unique.

The little daughters-in-law who came to help laughed and praised a few words before leaving. Granny Yu was relieved a little, but turned around and looked at the three brothers of the Chu family who were sitting in the room eating and drinking, and frowned again. stand up.With such uncles and brothers, the son may not be able to calm down in the days to come.

No matter how worried the old lady was, the furniture was put into the Westinghouse one after another.The proprietor is your lord, the old lady Yu originally lived in the Westinghouse to show her respect to the host's family, but now she is married to her daughter-in-law and must live separately.She lived in the east room and gave up the west room to the young couple.Soon, Meihua and the others came back from buying food in the city, and the front of the three adobe houses became even more lively.

The woman is busy washing vegetables and chopping meat. The helpers need to open at least two tables of noodles tonight, and at least four tables tomorrow. The ingredients must be prepared in advance, let alone seven or eight pots of noodles. My son's steamed buns are gone.

The men cleaned the yard by hand, set up two stoves again, and climbed ladders to hang red lanterns under the eaves. They were also very busy.

In this way, with everyone's concerted efforts, all the trivial matters were tidied up within a day.

In the early morning of the second day, the newly bought carriage in the orchard was driven up the mountain road with two red silk ties hung on it. Yu Guisheng sat on the shaft in a brand-new jacket and trousers, nervously pulling his dog fur hat on his head from time to time.Seeing this, Zhao Qingshan, who was helping drive the car, recalled how he looked like this when he married his wife, so he couldn't help laughing out loud.

Although the wind and snow had become heavier in the past few days, fortunately, both sides of the mountain road were covered with trees, and there was not much snow on the road, and the carriage moved steadily and quickly.By the time they reached Chu's house, the sun had only just risen to the top of the eastern mountain.

Zhao Qingshan was very puzzled when he drove the carriage all the way into the village. If it was placed on a side slope, if any family married a girl, the neighbors, relatives and friends would come to see her off.But the village of the Chu family seemed to be uninformed, the roads were deserted, even the Chu family only came out with two or three people to welcome Yu Guisheng in, and soon asked him to carry the new wife out.Except for the faint cry of an old woman, none of the others showed any signs of reluctance, and they even seemed a little relieved.

Yu Guisheng put his daughter-in-law into the carriage, finally saluted the Chu family, and then urged Zhao Qingshan to drive.Zhao Qingshan has been working in the orchard for more than half a year, he has not learned anything else, but he has improved a lot when it comes to observing words and deeds.How could he ask at this moment, and drove the car out of the village with a flick of the whip.

There was no words along the way, the horseshoes rattled, and soon the carriage arrived at the orchard.Compared to the deserted Chu family, the Yu family was much more lively.As soon as the carriage turned into the gate of the orchard, a large hanging firecracker was ignited, making a loud crackling sound.More than a dozen children jumped and shouted, snatching the peanuts, chestnuts and dates thrown by Meihuaer, making the smoky courtyard even more lively.

The new daughter-in-law stepped over the brazier to worship heaven and earth in the main room, and then was sent to the new house in the west room. The peasant family did not have so much etiquette. Yu Guisheng pulled the scale and directly picked up the hijab, revealing Chu Silian's shy and timid face.In this way, the two became husband and wife, and they will have children and have children, share joys and sorrows, and stay together until they grow old.

A group of folks who watched the excitement gathered at the door and shouted that they had a happy marriage for a hundred years and had a baby early. The young couple were so ashamed that their faces were so red that they were bleeding, and finally they laughed and went outside to eat a banquet.

Old lady Yu is a strong and good-looking person. She originally had some savings, but Dong Rong gave it another five taels, so the banquet was very rich.Four meat and four vegetarian dishes, two steamed buns with noodles are enough, and there is a jar of rice wine for the two tables of men.

Everyone ate to their hearts' content, and praised Yu's family for being generous, and the days to come will definitely not be bad.

Dong Rong originally planned to join in the fun, but after thinking about it, if she went, many people would be uncomfortable.So he used the excuse of having a cold and a headache to stay at home and do needlework. Seeing that his wife wouldn't go, Sha Zhu naturally wouldn't leave home either.The young couple burned the big pit extremely hot, chatting and laughing together, occasionally teasing Guoguo who rarely wakes up, it's quite comfortable.

At noon, sister-in-law Liu brought food in a food box. Speaking of Yu's daughter-in-law, she looked diligent and kind, Dong Rong remembered that the young couple would go up the mountain to salute her tomorrow, so after eating, she went to the next door to find a A box of rouge and gouache, and a piece of silver-red brocade with intertwined lotus patterns are prepared.

Sure enough, the old lady brought her son and daughter-in-law up the mountain early the next day.Yu Guisheng and his wife bowed respectfully and respectfully. Dong Rong and Sha Zhu sat on the main seat and watched them finish their worship before reaching out to help them up. Dong Rong took the meeting gift to Chu Silian.

But for all women, especially those who are somewhat beautiful, there is no one who does not like to dress up.Although Chu Silian tried her best to endure it, she still couldn't hide the joy in the corners of her eyes and brows.Dong Rong remembered how she shouted to marry Yu Guisheng that day, and she admired this woman who dared to love and hate.This is not a modern society where love is free. If you make trouble, you will lose your life. If you are not brave enough, who would dare to elope.

After everyone chatted and laughed, Mrs. Yu took her son and daughter-in-law down the mountain and went home.Perhaps Chu Silian saw that there was no servant on the mountain, she got up early every day to cook, wash, and tidy up the house, and then she would climb up the mountain to do some small work for Dong Rong.

This reminded Dong Rong to hurry up and buy someone back. Occasionally, when he talked about it with the old lady, the old lady laughed and said, "How can the boss keep a cornucopia, but he can't see it? Most of the refugees are women and children." Well, after this catastrophe, many of them are probably homeless. Why don't you choose one or two of them who have good morals and keep them. They have received your great kindness and gained a place to live, so they will definitely work hard. "

Dong Rong also felt that this was a good idea, and when Mei Hua'er came to send the account book for this month's food expenses, Dong Rong pulled her to ask.

Mei Hua'er thought for a while and said, "Among the women I bring to work on weekdays, there are a few of good character. I'll go back and ask. If there are any who are willing to stay, I'll bring them over to show my boss."

Dong Rong nodded and instructed, "It's best to find someone who is honest and responsible. I don't like talkative people."

Mei Hua'er hurried back to the village after saying yes. She was also quick-tempered, and brought a woman and a young girl up the mountain the next day.

Dong Rong asked the two of them what they were good at, and carefully looked at their clothes and looks. The woman looked ordinary. Although she was wearing an old jacket and skirt bought from a pawn shop, she was very clean and her hair was neatly combed. It looks very refreshing.The young girl looked very delicate, perhaps a little shy, with her hands twisting the corners of her clothes, and her voice was very low.

While everyone was talking, Silly Zhuer opened the door and walked in.Dong Rong got up early and stewed a pot of tofu and mutton, thinking that old doctor Feng was old, Qingfeng was young, and the old and the young didn't know how to deal with food carelessly in such a cold day.So I asked Silly Zhu to send a copy, and went to play for a while by the way, so as to save him from being the king of the kang at home every day.

In the end, I didn’t want him to come back so early. The cold wind in winter seemed to be a bit bullying. Every time Dong Rong went out, her face would turn red from the cold, but Shazhu didn’t look cold at all. Her long jet-black hair was tied with poplar trees on top of her head. Hairpin, a tall and strong body wrapped in a black cloak, looks very handsome at first glance.

Dong Rong smiled and stood up to meet him, helped him take off his cloak and poured tea, then asked in a low voice, "How is Uncle Feng?"

Silly Zhu nodded with a smile, and replied, "Okay, he said he would eat braised pork next time."

Dong Rong couldn't help laughing and said, "This old man still likes greasy dishes when he's old."

After the young couple said a few words, Dong Rong sat down again.The woman still had her head half down, very polite.But the little girl's almond eyes glanced at Shazhu from time to time, and there was curiosity and amazement in the depths of her eyes, even... admiration!
Dong Rong frowned slightly, and then continued to ask the two of them what they were good at calmly.The woman claimed to be good at making soup, and the little girl said she was good at sewing.

Dong Rong then pointed to the woman named Wen Niang and smiled, "I'm short of a cook here, and I have to sign a death contract, selling myself for 15 taels of silver, and there will be three hundred pennies per month in the future. If you can accept it, stay!"

Wen Niang raised her head, as if hesitating, and finally asked, "The little lady is willing to serve the master for the rest of her life, but... I beg the boss to let the little lady take care of her nephew."

While talking, she knelt down and begged again, "The little lady will definitely take good care of him and not cause trouble for my boss. I don't want monthly money, I just ask my boss to let me keep my nephew by my side. My sister passed away early , this child was kicked out by his stepmother, and he really has no home to return to..."

Mei Hua'er felt sad when she heard that, so she chimed in, "Boss, I usually see Wen Niang's nephew. He is a very hardworking boy. It would be nice if you stay at home and do some chores like chopping firewood and carrying water."

(End of this chapter)