Early the next morning, when Yun Jin and He went out, Qiao Mingjin also got up.
Now that the days are longer, the first rooster crows an hour earlier than in autumn and winter.
Qiao Mingjin turned her head and looked at her daughter's peaceful sleeping face, then leaned on the bed and fell asleep.
Over the past year, life has been getting better, and she has also added some jewelry one after another. When women are attracted to women, she is no exception. Any woman who sees beautiful clothes and jewelry will always want to collect them.
Although she doesn't like to show off, she is happy to keep it in the box and take it out to look at from time to time.
Nowadays, the pair of silver bracelets given by her grandmother were no longer the only ones lying there in her dressing box. In addition to the ones she bought herself, Zhou Yanqing also gave her several pieces of truly expensive jewelry. And Yue Zhongyao earlier.
A silver hairpin as a gift to her.
Yesterday I added the earrings, rings and hairpins he gave me.
It's not heavy, but it's a real piece of gold jewelry. It probably wouldn't be worth seven or eight taels of silver to buy it.
Last time Wu came to her door and smashed everything. The next day she asked Yun Jin to go shopping in the city. She didn't expect that Wu would send money, so she took the money early and asked Yun Jin to take it with her.
But later Yun Jin said that he didn't spend a penny in the city. Those things were all paid by Yue Zhongyao.
How could Mr. Wu be willing to cut blood from something worth a hundred taels?
It must have been saved by Yue Zhongyao over the past year.
It had only been a few months since he was promoted to the position of catcher. It must not have been easy to save that little money. It was probably all his assets. I'm afraid he didn't have any money left.
I don’t know why I suddenly thought of giving her jewelry.
Qiao Mingjin sighed.
Just think of it as a dowry collected in advance for Wan'er.
Who knows what the situation will be like in ten years. When you have money, you should be careful about everything. If you don’t spend it here, you will spend it elsewhere. If you don’t have money, you won’t spend it.
Besides, this gold can be used as money even if it is saved, so it will never be devalued.
Qiao Mingjin thought for a while and then got off the ground.
When he walked out of the room, he found Yue Zhongyao already waiting in the yard.
Yue Zhongyao glanced at Qiao Mingjin greedily for a few times, then avoided her eyes and said, "Today we are going to invite a few people around the table to our house. Dad asked me to pick you up."
Qiao Mingjin thought for a moment and said, "Wan'er is still sleeping, go and wake her up."
Yue Zhongyao was overjoyed and responded. He walked briskly into the main room.
After a while, Wan'er lay on Yue Zhongyao's shoulder in a daze, and was carried out by Yue Zhongyao.
Qiao Mingjin on the other end also called Mingqi up.
After Qiao Mingjin made noodles with the bone soup that had been simmered last night, the family had a hearty breakfast. Yue Zhongyao also ate two large bowls.
"I'll wash the dishes. Jin Niang, you go change your clothes."
Qiao Mingjin didn't let him touch it, and quickly put a few bowls in his hands: "I'm not feeling well, so I won't go. You can take Wan'er and Mingqi with you."
Yue Zhongyao was stunned when he heard this.
Qiao Mingjin had already pulled Ming Qi and Wan'er over and ordered: "Ming Qi, you go with Wan'er. If there is any work, be more diligent with your hands and feet. Help wash the vegetables and light the fire, and also watch over Wan'er...
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Mingqi pursed her lips, with a look of reluctance on her face.
Ever since Mr. Wu came to her door and smashed her, her impression of Mr. Wu had hit rock bottom. She almost hated her. She didn't want to go to her in-law's house.
It's just that Qiao Mingjin won't go. She can't let everyone at home go. She doesn't feel comfortable letting Wan'er go alone.
She was really feeling unwell today. Firstly, it was a bitter summer, and secondly, today was her little day.
Being a daughter these days is very inconvenient.
Although she did not put firewood and plant ash in the menstrual belt. The sewing belt was made of cotton, but it was still a bit disgusting compared to what she was used to in later generations.
And these days, there are no close-fitting pants to wear. Those pants are just a pair of long-legged pants, and the wind can flow into them when walking. Either she just stays in the room like others, lying quietly on the bed, or
I have to go to the hut more than a dozen times a day.
Putting on and taking off is not as simple as tearing and pulling.
She didn't want to replace the thing in the middle like others did. The outer cloth bag was washed and reused next time. Just to make the cotton strips, she had to use a special box to hold them.
There are all kinds of irritations every month. Moreover, after more than a year of raising her body, she still suffers from abdominal pain.
She and Mrs. Wu hate each other. If she goes to Yue's house today, Mrs. Wu will definitely boss her around. It's unrealistic to go to the latrine there frequently, why not go there with a small package?
Qiao Mingjin made up her mind not to go.
Yue Zhongyao, who was listening to her instructions to Wan'er and Ming Qi, looked darker and darker.
Wouldn't she want to appear with him on such an occasion? Even if it was just to show off?
Does she really want to ask for a peace letter from herself?
Yue Zhongyao's heart tightened for a while. The summer heat wave seemed to be covered with a layer of cold air.
Qiao Mingjin didn't bother to take a closer look at Yue Zhongyao's face. After giving instructions to the two children, she coaxed Mingqi to agree reluctantly. Then she took them to the warehouse to get things.
Mrs. Wu would never care whether she appeared or not, but she would not miss this opportunity to take advantage of her and manipulate her.
Let the two children bring something over, and they will probably be able to stop her mouth.
Qiao Mingjin quickly dug out a lot of things, including two pieces of fine cotton cloth, one piece of salted duck and one piece of chicken, some dried seafood, and a few packages of roasted snacks. He also took out half a bag of white rice, a jar of oil, and two pounds of sugar.
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It was carefully packed and given to the two children.
Seeing Yue Zhongyao at the door of the wing, looking depressed, he thought for a while and said: "I'm really uncomfortable. Just tell Grandma Wan'er and let Mingqi go over and help with some housework. After dinner,
After the guests leave, you can send the two children back. If you don't have time, just let them come back by themselves. The road is familiar to them."
After hearing what Qiao Mingjin said, Yue Zhongyao felt a little worried.
He hurriedly asked: "What's wrong with you? Do you want me to go to Shanghe Village to invite Dr. Chen?"
As he spoke, he wanted to cover Qiao Mingjin's forehead with his hand.
Qiao Mingjin turned slightly to the side and said, "It's nothing serious, just lie down at home."
Yue Zhongyao retracted his hand. He took a closer look at Qiao Mingjin's face and found nothing unusual, so he felt a little relieved.
He quickly came back to his senses and turned his attention to Qiao Mingjin's belly: "You, are you... but your stomach hurts?"
Qiao Mingjin was a little embarrassed, her face was burning, she glanced at the two children, and then whispered: "It's okay, just go back to the house and lie down in a while."
Yue Zhongyao nodded repeatedly and said: "Then you go back and lie down quickly. The house will be a mess for a while, and you won't be able to rest after you leave. Just rest at home. I'll make you a bowl of ginger soup and brown sugar water."
Qiao Mingjin hurriedly stopped him: "I'll cook it myself later. You can take them there and see them occasionally."
He took the two children and gave them some careful instructions before letting Yue Zhongyao carry the things and take them out of the house.
As Yue Zhongyao walked away, he turned back and said, "Don't forget to make a bowl of ginger soup, brown sugar water and drink it."
Qiao Mingjin nodded uneasily.
After closing the courtyard door, I went back to the house and lay down. I didn't feel sleepy, so I got up and went to the side room, took a pillow and put it on my back. I leaned on the bedside and read my account book.
Until almost noon, she was lazy about cooking and was thinking about going to the workshop to have a meal. Then she heard someone knocking on the courtyard door.
Yue Xiaoman was dressed newly and stood at the door with a red face, holding a small basket. I don't know whether it was because of the sun or because of embarrassment.
"Third sister-in-law."
Qiao Mingjin was stunned: "Why don't you entertain guests at home? Why are you here?"
Yue Xiaoman's face turned redder and redder when she said this: "Third brother asked me to bring food to third sister-in-law."
Qiao Mingjin glanced at the basket and took it. She smiled and said, "But you're too embarrassed to stay at home?"
Yue Xiaoman didn't say anything, and followed Qiao Mingjin through the door with a blushing face.
Yue Xiaoman hadn't eaten yet. Qiao Mingjin put the food she had brought on the table in the side room, and the two of them washed their hands and ate together.
The meal was quite sumptuous. It seemed that although Mrs. Wu tightened her purse strings, she was still willing to spend money on her youngest daughter's big day.
"But have you seen it before?"
After dinner, Qiao Mingjin chatted with Yue Xiaoman.
After hearing this, Yue Xiaoman lowered his head to his chest. After a long time, he whispered: "I just took a sneak peek."
Qiao Mingjin laughed: "But satisfied?"
Yue Xiaoman blushed more and more, seeing that Qiao Mingjin didn't give up until he got the answer. Then he said softly: "He, he is as tall as the third brother. Not as good-looking as the third brother."
Qiao Mingjin smiled: "I don't think your third brother is good-looking."
Yue Xiaoman was a little anxious: "Three brothers are the ones who live like this."
Qiao Mingjin smiled and said jokingly: "It seems you are very satisfied?"
Yue Xiaoman bit his lip and lowered it to his chest.
Qiao Mingjin stopped teasing her. She heard that this candidate was chosen for her by Yue Zhongyao, and they had worked together before, so she knew everything about him, so it must not be much different.
He stopped teasing her and asked her about the wedding dress and dowry.
Qiao Mingjin had no ill feelings towards Yue Xiaoman, and the two of them had something to talk about. After dinner, the two of them had a fairly happy chat in the side room.
The Yue family is currently hosting a banquet to receive their new son-in-law. Yue Xiaoman also wants to avoid it. He is more comfortable here with Qiao Mingjin than hiding at home.
The two of them chatted until Yue Chun Equinox came to the door and finally stopped talking.
Yue Chunfen was going back to the city with her new son-in-law. It was not easy for the couple to take a day off. Yue Chunfen saw that Qiao Mingjin had not gone, so he came to see her before leaving.
Qiao Mingjin learned from Yue Chunfen that Yue's family was very satisfied with their new son-in-law. He said that the husband valued Xiaoman very much. The betrothal gift he gave was extremely generous in the village, and he was very considerate, even for the picky Wu family.
Can't fault anything.
After hearing this, Qiao Mingjin was really happy for Yue Xiaoman. Her husband's family valued her, so she would probably have a more comfortable life after marrying him.
After the two left, when the sun turned westward, Yue Zhongyao sent the two children back after seeing off the guests. He also carried two bags of snacks and pancakes and eggs from his new son-in-law.
"Are the two children not making trouble?"
Yue Zhongyao shook his head: "The two children are very sensible, and they also helped a lot in the kitchen. My brother-in-law and his family all praised me, saying that you taught Wan'er very well."
Qiao Mingjin looked at Yue Zhongyao's happy face and cursed secretly. She didn't know if Mrs. Wu heard this, and she was not sure how to add to the problem.
"They refused to stay for dinner and only said they would come back. I sent my brother-in-law and eldest sisters away and brought them back."
"They will be more comfortable at home," Qiao Mingjin said.
Yue Zhongyao glanced at her and fell silent. That was his daughter's home.
After a long time, he looked at Qiao Mingjin and said: "Mother Jin, what do you think I should do some work outside?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your support,
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