Zhang's crazy screams were also heard by Yu Chengfu next door. For this reason, in the winter when he didn't have to send firewood to the town, he made a special trip to inform Chu Yunli of what happened at home and repeatedly asked,
"I think my sister-in-law has gone crazy, please stay away from her."
He also asked the remaining food that was sent to him to go out, "Yu'er, if you are older, take care of your two sisters."
Yu Liang was not disappointed with his father before. Especially in the two days after the separation, he only felt sorry for himself. If it weren't for his mother, they would not know how their family would have lived. But in recent months, his father has been living alone in the village.
, raising so many pigs, and still finding time to chop wood. A person has to do so much work every day. You don’t need to look at it to know that it is very hard to go out early and come back late.
He actually tolerated it, and he only had 20 kilograms of grain and pickled meat from the shop every month, two or three times a month. It was more meat than before before the family was separated, but it was different from the mother and daughter now.
Life was far worse in comparison. Most of the eggs laid by the parents' hens were brought to town for them to eat.
My father seemed to have changed overnight.
I no longer paid attention to my grandparents, as if my whole body and mind were focused on the four of them, mother and daughter.
The pigs they raised, the chickens they fed, and the vegetables they grew were all eager to be stuffed into their mouths.
Yu Liang had a complicated mood, "Dad, be careful yourself."
Yu Chengfu's eyes turned red at his daughter's rare concern. He smiled and said, "I know."
He turned around and went out, thinking of something, and then said, "You will be fifteen during the Chinese New Year. Do you have any ideas about your marriage?" At this point, he glanced at the backyard and lowered his voice, "What did your mother say?"
Seeing his father's cautious inquiring look, Yu Liang couldn't help but smile. She knew there was a problem between her parents. They had never lived together since they moved to town, but there was no quarrel between them.
In contrast, after living apart, the relationship seems to be better than when we first separated.
"My mother said I'm still young and don't have to worry."
Yu Chengfu looked at his slim daughter. She was very different now from half a year ago. Her complexion was rosy, her figure was slender and nimble. The clothes she wore were made of 90% new fine cloth and were tailored to fit. There were small embroideries on the cuffs and a pair of pink embroidered shoes on her feet.
She is embroidered with flowers. Her hair is combed delicately and she wears a hairpin. She has a girlish and lively look. At first glance, she no longer looks like a girl from a wealthy family.
This was completely different from the poor yellow-haired girl in the countryside half a year ago. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed that his daughter would become so outstanding in just six months. In other words, he never thought that his daughter would be so beautiful and gentle.
one day.
I was very happy. Thinking of marrying my daughter, I suddenly felt sour in my heart. I agreed, "Your mother is right."
He was about to leave, but now that he was talking about his daughter's marriage, he felt that he still had something to discuss with his mother, so he went into the backyard again.
Chu Yunli was cleaning the yard. It was the Chinese New Year, so the house had to be cleaned inside and outside. Especially during the Chinese New Year, their business would be very busy, so they had to clean it in advance.
After entering the door, Yu Chengfu consciously picked up the broom and swept together, "I forgot to ask just now, do you have any ideas about Yu'er's marriage?"
Yang Yang has been interacting with her all the time, not intimately, but still interacting with her, and Wenxiang Tower has never stopped them.
Chu Yunli still said the same thing, "She is still young, so there is no need to worry."
Yu Chengfu was immediately relieved.
Thinking that this man had been doing well recently, not minding the Yu family's business, and even coming to warn her, Chu Yunli was satisfied and said a few more words, "It's not the right time for us to propose marriage to our children. After all, they don't do it either."
Do you know if we will be implicated?"
Yu Chengfu understood, and after realizing it, he became a little angry. They had no knowledge of what Yu Guangzong did from beginning to end. Although it was unlikely that they would be implicated, outsiders didn't think so.
Chu Yunli continued, "It's not what I said, but your father just can't figure it out. At this time, he should go to the county to find a way to save people, and even if he can't save himself, he should pick him out. They are good, and they are still arguing about separating the family. Your second sister-in-law is taking
He used the money to go back to his parents' house to pay off the debt, and then he advertised that he had a talented nephew. How can we still divide it?"
Yu Chengfu smiled bitterly, "We don't care about them and just live our own lives. Fortunately, the money owed to the villagers has been paid back."
Earlier, Chu Yunli claimed that she was just an ordinary relative with the scholar and her nephew, so many people alienated her. Now that Yu Guangzong has been arrested, no one dares to associate with her. Originally, many people wanted to marry her because of the soy sauce recipe.
After hearing this, everyone started to wait and see.
On the twentieth day of the twelfth lunar month, the wife of the owner of Wenxianglou came to the door in person with Yang Yang.
As soon as he saw mother and son, Yu Liang's face turned red.
After she brought the tea, she shyly hid away.
Mrs. Yang is in her forties this year. She has a plump figure and bright eyebrows. At first glance, she looks like a cheerful and neat person. "Actually, I have wanted to come, but this guy has not said anything. If he continues to hold it in, I can't bear it."
Stop asking. If a girl like Yu'er misses her, I won't accept it."
Behind the scenes, I really like the look of Yu Liang.
In fact, no one with foresight would think that braised pork is bad. This recipe can benefit children and grandchildren. But the Yang family is rich, and although the braised pork recipe is good, it is not necessary. Mrs. Yang likes fish so much
Son, she was still a little surprised, "Madam, please stop praising her."
Mrs. Yang waved her hand and said, "Don't be so polite. How much older am I than you? Just call me sister-in-law."
Chu Yunli smiled and helped her add tea, "Madam is here today..."
Mrs. Yang suddenly realized, "Look at me, I'm so excited that I can't even speak clearly." She pointed at Yang Yang, "This is the second oldest child in my family. He is eighteen years old. He has learned business from his father since he was a child. I am not bragging.
He can do everything from the kitchen to the front desk to the waiter, and he can also read ledgers. Although he is not as dignified as a scholar, he is still hard-working and filial."
"This morning he told me that he has someone he likes and wants me to come to help him propose marriage. In fact, I have known for a long time that he and Yu'er are secretly dating, so I came as soon as he mentioned it."
Mrs. Yang took off the emerald green bracelet from her wrist, put it on the table and pushed it carefully in front of Chu Yunli, "I know it's unexpected. This is a bracelet passed down from my Yang family to my daughter-in-law. It's not very expensive, but it's of great significance. If the girl thinks that my family
If the second child is okay, just accept this as a small gift."
It's really a quick talk.
Chu Yunli looked at the emerald green bracelet in front of her and couldn't laugh or cry, "I won't hide it from you. I have to ask Yu'er about her marriage."
Mrs. Yang agreed, "It should be."
After chatting for a few more words, the mother and son said goodbye and left. Chu Yunli personally saw them out.
When he returned to the house, he saw Yu Liang sitting at the table, looking at the bracelet in a daze.
Chu Yunli smiled and said, "Mrs. Yang is so quick in her work."
Yu Liang lowered his head, "Yesterday he told me that he would bring his mother to the door today to ask you what you want. If you agree, he would find a matchmaker to propose marriage."
Chu Yunli was surprised, "I thought the Yang family came to the door suddenly, why didn't you tell me?"
It turned out that the Yang family had informed them in advance, so it was not too abrupt to come to their door today.
Yu Liang looked at the bracelet, "I can't believe that Wenxianglou would actually marry me. I thought he was tricking me."
Chu Yunli laughed, "Do you want this bracelet?"
Yu Liang looked at it for a long time, "Yes!" She took the bracelet and put it on her hand. After putting it on, she smiled and said, "Mom, look, this is so suitable."
It must be the right person.
On the New Year's Day, Mrs. Yang found a matchmaker and formally came to propose marriage.
At a time when everyone is avoiding mother and daughter for fear of not being in time, the Yang family does not shy away from coming to propose marriage at this time, making this friendship even more valuable.
As soon as the news came out, many people were surprised. Half a year ago, this Yuliang almost married Mr. Chen. Unexpectedly, half a year later, he would be able to marry into the Yang family.
The Yang family has maids to serve them. If you marry into the Yang family, you will become a young mistress.
Chu Yunli didn't know what people were talking about outside. She was very busy in the following days, from New Year's Eve to New Year's Eve. In these days, she sold out all the pigs that Yu Chengfu had been raising for half a year.
There is no news from the Yu family. I heard that the second room spent the Chinese New Year at the Zhao family.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, a married woman returns home.
Chu Yunli prepared gifts and took the three sisters back to Li's house.
When the younger brothers first got married, they had a good relationship. But as the Yu family's debts increased, she took home fewer and fewer gifts, and her younger siblings looked at her differently. Then
I don’t entertain people if I can’t, and sometimes I just hide away by going back to my parents’ house.
But this year is different, the three brothers are all waiting at home.
Chu Yunli didn't care about the past with them. It was Li Fengxi's problem. She didn't pay, and she couldn't expect her younger siblings to treat her well. However, she didn't mean to have a close relationship. After lunch, she said
, "You can raise pigs this year and send them to me when they grow up."
Hearing this, everyone was very happy.
Although every family in the village raises pigs, they don't raise many. The villagers are poor and are reluctant to buy meat. If the pigs are raised for a certain period of time and are not killed, they will only eat but not grow meat, and will become thinner if they are not fed.
It’s easy to get sick in the summer. Although it doesn’t cost much, it takes a lot of energy.
Now you don’t have to worry about not being able to sell them, and you won’t be priced down. If you are diligent, raising a few more animals will be a bonus.
When they left, the three younger siblings enthusiastically escorted them to the door. After many years, the siblings became intimate with each other again.
This is also Li Fengxi's wish. There doesn't need to be much intimacy between siblings, but they don't dislike each other either.
After returning to the village, I stopped by Yu's house on the way.
Before entering the courtyard, I heard Mrs. Zhang yelling and cursing inside, "You have lost your conscience. When Guangzong was good, you were all wagging your tails like dogs. Now you are like the plague again. You are all snobs and shameless people."
!”
She scolded her fiercely, and she didn't know who she was scolding. Maybe it was the second roommate, or maybe the neighbors.
Chu Yunli didn't take it seriously and led the three sisters in. The dog Yu Chengfu kept inside also started barking, and the yard became more and more lively.
Mrs. Zhang was sitting under the eaves. When she saw a few people coming in, she paused in her scolding and said mockingly, "Oh, this is the young lady of the Yang family here. Our yard is made of mud, so don't get your feet dirty. No.
Do you know what the Yang family likes in you? Good looks? I’m afraid it’s your mother’s prescription. Be careful to get the prescription and kick you out... Hahahaha..."
She slapped her thighs and laughed crazily, as if she had already thought of such a situation.
Yu Liang stepped forward, picked up the broom and threw it, hitting Mrs. Zhang's leg.
Zhang's laughter paused, "You dare to hit me?"
Yu Liang took back his hand, "Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, aren't you cursing me by saying these words? Shouldn't I hit you?"
Mrs. Zhang jumped up and was about to fight back. Chu Yunli pulled Yu Liang behind her, "Sister-in-law, have you forgotten what I said at the beginning? If you want to bully my daughter, you must first ask me if the wound on your chest has healed?
"
Seeing Chu Yunli, Mrs. Zhang's heart ached and she hurriedly took a step back.
Chu Yunli came closer, and Mrs. Zhang's face turned pale.
She sneered, "Sister-in-law, I heard that Yu Guangzong secretly bought exam questions. I would say that he is an unfilial son. He used up the family's money and made the whole family worried. In the end, you still have to rely on smoking to support yourself. You have such a bastard.
What’s the use of a son? It’s ridiculous that you still treat him as a treasure.”
Speaking of this, Chu Yunli glanced at Yu Yanyan behind the door over there, and asked curiously, "By the way, has your Yanyan's marriage been cancelled?"
This is another untouchable pain point in Mrs. Zhang's heart. When she was admitted to Yu Guangzong, she withdrew from the Chen family's marriage.
But after Yu Guangzong passed the exam, she went to the Chen family to cancel her marriage, and she realized that it was not easy at all. Chen Laosan was a scoundrel and refused to quit. He threatened that if the Yu family dared to forcefully quit, he would publicize the matter.
If it came out that the scholar exchanged his sister for a large betrothal gift, it would definitely have an impact on Yu Guangzong's reputation. In addition, the Yu family was busy entertaining guests at that time, so the divorce was postponed. Therefore, until now, Yu Yanyan
She is still the daughter-in-law of the Chen family who has not yet married into the family.
Mrs. Zhang stared at Chu Yunli, her heart was so tight that she spurted out a mouthful of blood.