After breakfast on the sixth day of June, Cheng Xue and Li Hui went out slowly.
Wanghe Village is very close to Yujiatun, and Liang Yan’s wedding ceremony is always in the evening, so there is no rush to pick up the bride.
The ox cart was borrowed yesterday. Xiao Qinglin originally planned to lend them the cart, but Dong Bin abided by his duty and refused.
The seventh uncle had calculated the time. He set out to pick up the bride at the right time. He spent some time there waiting for the ceremony. When he came back, Shen Shizheng went to the church and started the banquet.
Everything is arranged properly and in every aspect.
Li Hui looked at the red color not far away and raised his eyebrows on a whim:
"Back then, the original owners kept everything simple when they got married. Now that the provincial examination is over, do you want to make up for another one?"
If you don't understand such an obvious hint, you will live like a dog for more than 20 years.
But Chengxue didn't get along, so he changed the subject and asked:
"Did Zhou Fei tell you about his wife's renting a house? It's been a week, but there's still no news."
Li Hui looked at the little woman who kept her head down and spoke, responded "No" and said:
"Don't worry, the substitute teacher sent by the county won't arrive until early July. If the house hasn't been settled by then, we'll live in Xiao's house temporarily. You haven't answered me yet, do you want to make up for one?"
I originally planned to chat after the college exam, but my ranking was not ideal. When I came back, it was spring plowing and building a house, so I was too busy to take care of it. Now that I finally got the opportunity, I naturally couldn't let it go.
It's a pity that Cheng Xue is a rabbit, so she just said "dream" and jumped off.
Li Hui whistled and strode behind.
Not bad, the same reaction as before, he can read the book with confidence.
Cheng Xue walked some distance and began to think about the cost of going to Fucheng.
The housing prices there are very high, and the prices are certainly not low, probably even more expensive than in the county.
You can bring rations from home, but you have to buy vegetables, meat, fish, etc.
This expense is not small and cannot be saved. Nutrition must be ensured.
Next comes the medicine. The county was nervous during the hospital test, and now the city must be even more nervous. Otherwise, go to the town to buy it tomorrow. Otherwise, there will be no shortage of medicinal materials and delays in stocking up on medicine.
You also have to buy silver charcoal. Although it is hot and there is no need for heating, drinking cold water in the beginning of autumn is also a taboo, so be careful.
What else should we pay attention to?
"Hey, why are you here so early? Have you eaten yet?"
Xu's voice interrupted her thoughts, she nodded with a smile and said:
"I've eaten. If I have nothing else to do, I'll come over and see if I need help."
"There is nothing else to be busy with. We have done everything we need to do. We will go to pick up the bride later, and I will leave everything to you, my mother, and my father-in-law."
As soon as Xu finished speaking, Dong Lisong came over and Reluo said:
"Thank you for your hard work, Tiedan. Please eat more when the banquet starts. You're welcome."
"Yes, sister-in-law, you must eat more. Where are the children?" Dong Bin was wearing a red wedding dress and was very energetic.
Cheng Xue looked up and down and praised:
"Not bad, handsome, and chic. After today, it's time to get to work. All those airs in my house..."
"Don't worry, don't worry, we will make it soon." Dong Bin agreed.
He has been a carpenter's apprentice for three years. He is not good at tedious things, but he can do simple things like opening cupboards and making furniture.
Li Hui came over later, and Mr. Dong Lisong and others went to chat with him warmly. All the relatives of the Dong family came. It was a hot day, so no one went inside. They just sat under the shed in the yard.
After a rough count, there were a total of twenty tables, each with melon seeds and candies. Although these things are essential for weddings, no one can put so many.
Most of them are just delicious, and some don't even add sugar, just cut a few pieces of radish to make up for it.
Mrs. Xu pulled her to find a table nearby and whispered:
"Don't be in a hurry to leave after the banquet is over. Lao Wu has prepared some thank you gifts for you."
"Don't, we are not outsiders, just give us six coppers like the fourth child."
What she said was natural, but Mrs. Xu blushed when she heard it.
Although the couplets and window grilles are all produced on their own paper, the pen and ink belong to others, as does the kung fu. Last month, I specifically asked them to give more, but who would have thought that the fourth child would give me six copper coins in the end.
When she learned about this later, she almost became angry.
"You're welcome, I'll just take it for you. It's a gift from the fifth child. Remember to pick up the children later. Your Sidan and a little girl here will be pregnant with the new wife. Don't forget it." "Don't worry, I won't forget this."
I specially taught Li Huai last night. The little guy is smart and will definitely not fall behind.
While they were chatting, Mrs. Lian came in with someone from outside, and the mother-in-law also took a brocade box in her hand.
A rich family is very particular about giving gifts, let alone the young lady of the Zhou family.
Mrs. Xu was dumbfounded. If she hadn't been kicked under the table by Cheng Xue, she probably wouldn't have known to say anything when she came.
"Hey, why are you here? Ah... No, hello, madam. Thank you for coming over. It really makes this humble house shine."
She probably uses all the words she learned from her father when she was a child.
Lian Shi didn't put on any airs. He took her hand and said:
"Look what my sister-in-law said. I was unfamiliar with your family when we were doing business last time. I was embarrassed to come over. It was so hard to catch up this time. How could I not come? In the future, we will have to come and go frequently. My husband always praises your two children at home.
Son."
After saying this, the mother-in-law handed the brocade box to Mrs. Xu, who immediately gave it to her fifth uncle.
No matter who they are here for, Dong Bin is getting married today, and all the gifts he receives must be given to this party.
Cheng Xue saw clearly that Dong Yang's brows were furrowed not far away, and Dong Hong also had a picky look on his face.
Is it really human's destiny, destined by God? If Dong Hong didn't rush for a step, he wouldn't rush for every step?
Cheng Xue withdrew her eyes, pulled Lian to sit down, and said:
"I haven't seen a farmer marry his wife yet. Come and enjoy the feast. Today I will open your eyes and experience the customs and customs of Wanghe Village."
Lian responded "Okay" and naturally stretched out his hand to grab the melon seeds. It looked like a handful, but in fact, there were only a few seeds in the hand. It was really insightful.
"Sister-in-law, the house in Fucheng is settled."
"You went to my house first?"
Cheng Xue's sudden question made her startled, then she nodded with a smile and did not deny it.
Sure enough, I just said that I can't come here to pay tribute for no reason.
"That courtyard is a bit small, not as good as the one in your county, and the three-room kang is not big. It can sleep four people at most. The price... is also a bit expensive, eight taels of silver a month, two months
The minimum rent is fifteen taels. What do you think, sister-in-law?"
Cheng Xue estimated that she would need thirty taels, but she didn't expect that she would be happy to get half of it now.
"Thank you, sister. My husband and I have accepted this love. We will do our best when necessary in the future."
"Sister-in-law, you're welcome. We just help each other." Mrs. Lian responded with a smile.
Mrs. Xu hurried out of the house, holding the tea set in her hand and said:
"My wife drinks tea, but don't dislike it if it's not a good tea."
"No, the melon seeds are very fragrant when fried, and the sugar is not bad either." Lian praised her pertinently and took the tea from Xu...