At noon on the 17th, Zhihua returned home.
When her mother-in-law saw Zhihua returning, she asked: Zhihua, what happened last time?
Zhihua leaned on the wooden post at the door, breathing heavily.
"Zhihua, you are tired from walking, go inside..." Seeing this, the mother-in-law called:
"Mom, I wrongly blamed Aiju. I wronged her in that matter. I really shouldn't let it go and doubt my husband!" Zhihua gasped:
The mother-in-law said: I’ll just say it! My son, he is not a half-hearted person.
"Aiju lost her husband, and she raised three sons alone. I actually ran to ask her for guilt, in my heart!" Zhihua said:
"Zhihua, please speak slowly." Mother-in-law responded:
Zhihua continued: Mom, Wanzi made a mistake in the Feng Mansion. He was beaten all over by the second lady. Aiju went to give him medicine, but I took her kindness as a donkey's liver and lungs.
"There is no need to feel guilty about Zhihua. I believe that good people will be rewarded and evil people will be punished by evil people. You are a kind person and you don't need to blame yourself too much." Mother-in-law interrupted:
Zhihua said: Even so! But in my heart! I have also been a servant, and I have a deep understanding of the hardships involved.
The mother-in-law then said: Zhihua, you are kind-hearted and know how to be filial to your parents-in-law. It is a blessing for our family to have you as our daughter-in-law.
Zhihua called out: Mom, you are so grateful. I am very happy to be married into this family. My father-in-law and mother-in-law treat me like my own daughter...
"Zhihua, you will make me happy." Mother-in-law smiled and said:
Zhihua responded: I am telling the truth.
The mother-in-law shouted: You go in to eat!
Zhihua replied: Lunch is ready so early!
The mother-in-law replied: I guess you will come back today. I have made breakfast in advance.
Zhihua supported her mother-in-law and whispered: Mom, I will help you into the house.
The mother-in-law patted Zhihua's hand with one hand and said: I will pretend to be an old lady today.
Haha~
Soon, Zhihua's father-in-law (Master Wan) just came back from the fields.
Zhihua saw her father-in-law walking into the house and shouted: Dad, come and eat quickly.
"Yeah!" Mr. Fan took the bowl to serve the rice.
"Dad, I'll serve it for you." Aiju said:
Master Wan said, "I'm not a child. I am prosperous."
"Aiju, your father has such a bad temper, let him serve it by himself." Mother-in-law shouted:
"Dad doesn't like nagging! He is tired from working so much!" Aiju argued:
"Don't speak for him! I have lived with him for decades, what kind of person he is! I know better than anyone else." The mother-in-law continued:
"What do you know!" Master Wan responded:
The mother-in-law replied: Your stubborn temper has not changed at all.
"Mom, the rice is cold, hurry up and eat." Zhihua shouted:
Master Wan held his rice in his hands and muttered: I'm too lazy to talk to you.
"Gudong, Gudong" they put down their bowls one after another.
Zhihua said: Dad, Mom, I want to discuss something with you. I want to marry Qianqian to Aiju’s family...
"Who is Aiju!" Master Wan asked in confusion:
Zhihua replied: Aiju lives in Li Village!
"I think it's okay." Mother-in-law said:
Master Wan said with a sullen face: Qianqian is still young, and Qianqian is still studying.
The mother-in-law shouted: Old man, stop talking, this is how it will be done.
As for Aiju, I will tell you later.
Master Wan then said: I don't want to wait until later, I want you to tell me now.
The mother-in-law responded: What are you in a hurry for?
Aiju said: Dad, I went to Feng Mansion two days ago just because of Aiju...
At noon on the 20th, an old man came to Aiju's door. The old man was dressed in dirty clothes and in tatters.
Shitou was very sympathetic and asked: Grandpa, are you sick? Why are you squatting here and not leaving?
The old man rested his belly and replied: I haven't eaten all day. I have nothing to eat. Brother, please do a good job and give me a bite to eat.
Shitou said: I'm sorry, grandpa, we don't have anything to eat at home, so we rely on the Feng Mansion to get some leftovers and rice.
What you want to eat is something we can't help you with.
"Shitou, it's time for you guys to eat." Aiju walked towards her, carrying her rice bowl.
The old man stared at the rice bowl in Aiju's hand and said, "Is that rice in your hand?"
Aiju replied: Yes! What I am holding in my hand is rice.
Tudui grabbed the rice bowl with one hand and ran into the house.
The old man leaned his head and opened his mouth slightly.
Seeing this, Aiju shouted: Tudui, bring out the food and give it to this old man.
Tudui walked out slowly and called: Mom, he has eaten, we!
"Bring the food." Aiju called:
Tudui reluctantly handed over the rice.
The old man took the rice and hurriedly opened the rice cover.
He grabbed the rice with his hands and slurped it into his mouth.
Tudui stood aside and said softly: He is hungrier than me.
Shuishui hid behind the mound, chewing up and down with his mouth.
"Grandpa, eat slowly." Shitou said:
After a while, the old man had finished his meal.
He glanced at the sky and hiccupped in his stomach.
Shuishui saw a handful of rice falling on the ground.
He bent down to pick up the rice.
In an instant, everyone turned their attention to Shuishui.
Aiju lectured: "Shui Shui, you can't eat the food that fell on the ground."
Shuishui raised her head and called out: I'm hungry.
Aiju replied: You can’t eat even if you are hungry.
Tudui responded: You gave the food to the old man. If Shuishui doesn't eat the food on the ground, I will eat it too.
Aiju turned her head and said: You guys!
"Where's grandpa?" Aiju asked:
Tudu replied: He was still here just now.
Stone shouted: Grandpa, Grandpa...
On the afternoon of the 23rd, Zhihua saw her father-in-law back home and asked: Dad, where have you been these days?
Master Wan said: Where am I going? I still need to report to you!
Zhihua responded: No, I was just asking!
"You must be exhausted! You sit on the stool for a while, and I'll go inside to heat up the food." Zhihua continued:
Master Wan patted his belly and replied: I am hungry.
Saying: Zhihua walked straight to the kitchen.
When Granny Zhihua heard Master Wan's voice, she not only walked out but also shouted: Old man, where have you been these past few days! You also lied to me and said that you were going to stay at your daughter's house for two days. If my daughter hadn't come to our house, I would have believed you.
Master Wan thought silently: Why is she back?
"Dad" Mr. Fan's daughter (Xiaoju) stood at the door and shouted:
Master Wan glanced at it and said: Xiaoju, when did you arrive.
Xiaoju held up her long skirt and replied: I have been here for two days, and I heard my mother say that you went to my house, and I am still blaming myself. We may have gone missing.
But I see you today!
Grandma Zhihua shouted: You didn't go to your daughter's house, right? My daughter's home is two or three days away from us, so you can't do that!
"Dad, you come over for dinner"! Zhihua shouted:
"Dad, sit on it." Xiaoju called:
Master Wan argued: It doesn't matter where I sit.
"If my daughter asks you to sit down, sit down." The mother-in-law agreed:
Zhihua picked up the bowl and went to serve Master Fan first.
Master Wan thanked him: Thank you!
Zhihua smiled and said: Dad, you are out of sight.
Zhihua turned around and went to serve rice to her mother-in-law.
The mother-in-law got up and said: I will do it myself, I will do it myself.
Zhihua replied: Mom, why are you being polite to me? We are all a family, serving food - such a small thing...
"Your brother and his wife passed away early, and now the family relies on you to support it. It's so hard for you, Zhihua." The mother-in-law responded:
Zhihua said: I am not working hard, mother does not have to think about those unhappy things.
Zhihua took Xiaoju's job away from her.
"Sister-in-law, I can't help it, I can't help it, I can do it myself." Xiaoju said:
Zhihua replied: You are a guest, so I should serve you the food.
Xiaoju refused to live or die and said: How is this appropriate? You are my sister-in-law. I should serve rice for you and you serve rice for me...
"Xiaoju, our family is not that particular. (Zhihua took Xiaoju's bowl and went to fill it with rice)."
Xiaoju sighed: Brother, you are so lucky!
The mother-in-law continued: We are also lucky to have your sister-in-law marry us.
Master Wan held the vegetables and shouted: No matter how lucky you are, you must have a full meal!
"Haha~"
After the meal, Master Wan stood up and said: Two days ago, I went to Aiju's house. Aiju's family was very poor. There were only broken bricks and rotten tiles in the whole house...
"So! You don't agree with Qianqian's marriage!" Mother-in-law interrupted:
Master Wan replied: Of course I disagree.
Zhihua said: Aiju's family's family background is not good, and I am not willing to marry Qianqian!
Master Wan then said: Since you are reluctant to let go, why do you need to marry Qianqian?
The mother-in-law responded: Qianqian is a woman, there is no reason why a woman should not marry!
Besides, Qianqian’s parents are no longer alive...
"Her parents are no longer here, so we have more responsibility to help her manage her marriage. Marriage is not a child's play." Master Wan replied:
"Who said it was child's play! Over the years, Wanzi and Zhihua have treated her as their own, and they have never treated her badly!" the mother-in-law replied:
"I've seen all of this. Ke Keiju's family is completely bare, and Qianqian is married..."
"What dad said is true. Aiju's family is very poor, but Aiju's character, Aiju's sincerity towards people, and her eldest son - Shitou's character!"
Master Wan was stunned and said: This!
Hanamichi: Family status is good or bad - it means nothing! If a person is good, the water will be sweet. If the person's nature is bad, the golden mountain will be empty. Dad, what do you think?
"Old man, Zhihua is right. What was the situation in our family before? Zhihua still married, and now..." the mother-in-law said:
"Father, mother, Qianqian is still studying, you guys!" Xiaoju scolded:
"Ju'er, I'll explain it to you later." Mother-in-law called:
Master Wan replied: What do you mean? If you want Qianqian to marry, that's easy. You can get married. I won't be here for too long. You can do whatever you want!
Zhihua whispered: Dad, you don’t have to be angry, we are discussing...
The next day, it rained lightly.
Zhihua sat in the room thinking! Aiju's house is completely intact except for a pot, and the other things can be said to be nothing. Her niece cannot be married too casually! At the very least, you should decorate the new house well, follow the proper etiquette, and don't let your niece suffer too much!
"Sister-in-law, what are you thinking about?"
The flower looked up.
I saw Xiaoju walking in holding her mother-in-law.
Zhihua quickly turned around, helped her mother-in-law sit down, and said: I am thinking about Qianqian!
The mother-in-law said: Zhihua, there is always a way to solve things. The old man was so opposed to it before, but he relaxed yesterday...
"Mom, you also said there will be a solution, you don't have to worry!" Zhihua comforted:
The mother-in-law replied: I have nothing! You have a sad look on your face, you should take more care of yourself.
Zhihua thanked her and said: Thank you mother! I want to go to Aiju's house, and then I'll talk about it after I go to find out what's going on.
The mother-in-law said: "Zhihua, don't worry, I believe in you! You will definitely do things well."
Zhihua bowed and called out: Mom, you praise Zhihua too much, and Zhihua is afraid of messing up.
"Zhihua, please go through the matter in your mind several times before we, mother and daughter, go out!" said the mother-in-law:
Aiju shouted: Mom, please sit down for a while.
The mother-in-law responded: We won’t disturb you anymore.
"Sister-in-law, eldest brother is not at home. Qianqian's marriage falls on you. Whether Qianqian's marriage is good or not depends on you." Xiaoju supported her mother and walked straight out of the room.
Zhihua took a deep breath and sighed: Hey! This is difficult.
At noon on the 27th, Zhihua arrived at Feng Mansion.
Pingbo saw Zhihua and walked into the house.
He ran forward and said with a smile: Zhihua, you are here, I will inform the old lady.
Zhihua said: Come back, I will go to greet the old lady later!
"Then you are here to see Xiaofanzi." Uncle Ping continued:
Zhihua replied: I didn't come here to find him.
I want to trouble you. Please inform Aiju for me.
Pingbo replied: Love chrysanthemum!
"It's Aiju, the Aiju I misunderstood last time." Zhihua responded:
"Promise to complete the task." Pingbo ran away.
Zhihua snickered and said: This speed is fast enough.
Suddenly, Aiju ran over panting.
"Zhihua, Aiju is calling." Ping Bo gasped:
Zhihua said: Aiju, I want to sit at your house! You stay with me!
Aiju rushed to say: Okay! I'm still busy right now!
"Aiju, you go with the flowers and leave them here to me." Ping Bo continued:
Aiju said: No.
In case, the masters will blame them.
Not! It will hurt you!
Pingbo replied: "There is no need to worry about Aiju. I have worked in the house for many years, and the masters will give me some face."
Furthermore, the relationship between Zhihua and the family!
"Aiju, you and I go home." Zhihua shouted:
Aiju glanced at Zhihua and muttered: I'm still worried!
Zhihua took Aiju's hand and said: Just feel free to follow me!
Aiju pushed Zhihua's hand and replied: I will go by myself.
Zhihua smiled and said: "You go ahead and lead the way."
"A few children went out to work, and they won't come back until later." Aiju stood at the door of her house and said:
Because the door to the house is locked.
Aiju walked over, opened the door, and said, "Sister Zhihua, please come into your room!"
Zhihua stepped into the house and "looked around".
Aiju felt a little embarrassed and said: Sorry! The house was in a mess and there was no time to clean it up, which made you laugh.
Zhihua said: It doesn't matter. You don't have time to take care of it at home. It's normal to be a little messy.
Aiju called out: Sister Zhihua, you came to me today, not just to sit down!
Zhihua praised: Aiju, you are a sensible person.
Aiju replied: Sister Zhihua, I won’t say those compliments.
"Why did you come to see me today?" Aiju asked:
"you guess!"
"I guess it's a happy occasion."
Zhihua smiled and said: Aiju is really good at guessing, and her guess is accurate. I came here today because I have a happy event for you!
Aiju said excitedly: Tell me quickly, what happy event it is!
Zhihua said: Didn’t I say that a few days ago? I want to marry my niece to a stone.
Aiju hesitated and said: You said it!
Zhihua heard Aiju's unhappy reply and asked: Aiju, what are you worried about?
"Mother" Shitou and his brothers walked into the house one after another.
When their brothers saw Zhihua, they all shouted: Hello, Aunt Zhihua!
"Come here, sit down, and talk to me." Zhihua shouted:
"Auntie, what do you want to say!" Shuishui leaned on Zhihua's legs and continued:
Zhihua asked: Who came to your home on the 20th?
Tudui scratched his head and whispered: 20th!
"An old man came that day..." Shitou responded:
"Yes, yes, yes, it's the old man." Zhihua replied:
"That day an old man came to our house begging for food." Tudui echoed:
"He is my father-in-law and my niece's grandfather." Zhihua continued:
Aiju replied: If he wants to come to our house, he can do it openly, why should he...!
"He was worried about his granddaughter getting married, so he insisted on coming over to see it himself." Zhihua interrupted:
Aiju handed the tea and said: Our family is so poor, he must be very disappointed!
Zhihua took the tea and said, "Yes, there are some."
However, he agreed.
Aiju responded: If he doesn't want to, forget it.
Zhihua said: He is unwilling, will I come over? You prepare your new house and prepare to marry my niece - Qianqian.
The only thing that worries me is the cost!
It is impossible for us to provide people, money, or new houses...
"The third lady gave me 50 pieces of silver. I saved it. I can use it..." Aiju said:
"Okay, 50 pieces of silver is enough for the bald man. I'll save your betrothal gift. I don't want your betrothal gift. You just have to finish the new house and set up a few tables that day." Zhihua patted her thigh and shouted:
Zhihua continued: I just ask you to treat Qianqian sincerely!
Aiju called out: It's so wrong for your niece to marry into my house.
Zhihua replied: You are not allowed to say those nonsense words...
In the afternoon, Aiju and Zhihua returned to Feng Mansion.
Uncle Ping called to Zhihua and said, "Zhihua, the old lady and the others are all waiting for you in the hall."
After hearing this, Zhihua hurried to the hall.
Pingbo shouted: Aiju, why don't you follow and take a look!
Aiju stepped forward and said: Keep an eye on the door.
Zhihua stepped into the hall.
Everyone looked at the flower in unison.
Zhihua is busy greeting you all!
The old lady raised her face and said: Zhihua, I heard from Uncle Ping that you arrived at the house in the morning, why did you leave without seeing me! You despise me!
Zhihua replied: Old madam, how can I dislike you! I have something urgent to do today, I need to finish it first!
"Hello, old lady! Hello, masters!" Uncle Wan ran in panting.
The old lady said: "Go and stand aside."
"Old madam, I just arrived at the house at noon. I didn't even see him because I was doing something." Zhihua pointed at Fan Bo and called:
The old lady smiled and said: You two didn't even say hello.
"Come over here." Zhihua faced Fan Bo and said:
"Zhihua, what makes you do it in such a hurry?" the old lady asked:
Zhihua responded: Some time ago - when I came to my house, I felt ashamed of Aiju and misunderstood her. I felt very bad!
The old lady replied: Zhihua, what happened last time has passed and no one will mention it again.
Besides, that incident didn't cause much damage to Aiju, so you don't have to blame yourself at all.
Zhihua said: No matter if Aiju suffers or not! I can't get over this hurdle in my heart. Aiju is an honest person, so I can't!
"Zhihua, what are you going to do?" the doctor said:
Zhihua continued: I want to marry my niece to Aiju’s son!
"It's a good thing. Aiju is hard-working, simple and clever. Her son will definitely be no different!" The third lady praised:
The old lady said: "As for this matter, you can move it to our house to handle it."
Zhihua replied: No way, no way, move it into the house, what are the expenses!
"Zhihua, go and tell Aiju that you will move the wedding banquet to the Feng Mansion, and the Feng Mansion will be responsible for all the expenses of the wedding banquet." The old lady shouted:
Zhihua said: Old madam, my niece is hosting a wedding banquet, how can I cost you money!
Uncle Fan agreed: I don't think it's appropriate either.
The old lady responded: You two stop it, can you let Feng Mansion enjoy some celebrations?
After hearing this, the second lady was so angry that she pouted loudly.
The next morning, Zhihua and Aiju returned home.
Aiju's house door is just like usual...
"Aiju, where have your children gone? They were not at home early in the morning." Zhihua asked:
Aiju replied: Most likely they went to chop wood!
Zhihua sighed: "The children of the poor will become rich early" is absolutely correct.
Aiju opened the door and greeted: Sister Zhihua, sit on the stool.
Zhihua sat down on the stool and said: The old lady wants to hold the wedding banquet at Feng Mansion, what do you think about this matter?
"What can I think? Just do as the old lady says."
"You don't have any other ideas!"
"My idea is very simple. Hosting the wedding banquet at Feng Mansion saves me a lot of money."
"You are not afraid of others!"
"What am I afraid of! Others want to do it in the Feng Mansion, but the Feng Mansion won't do it." Aiju handed the tea and said:
Aiju continued: No, it’s thanks to you.
Zhihua took the tea and said: This needs to be considered. This matter is not necessarily thanks to anyone.
However, you have this idea - very good, let's choose a good day and set a wedding date.
Aiju hesitated and said: The old lady took the initiative to host the wedding banquet, let the old lady decide the date! We are sensible!
"Aiju, you are cautious and consider everything carefully, indeed!" Zhihua took a sip of tea and praised:
"Sister Zhihua, stop praising Aiju! Aiju seems to be flying!" Aiju responded:
"Aiju, you have to change your words." Zhihua continued:
"Oh! Aunt Zhihua." Aiju said blankly:
Zhihua replied: Uh...
whee! !
At noon, Zhihua came to the old lady's room.
Ah Feng (the old lady's maid) saw Zhihua approaching and whispered: "Sister Zhihua, please wait here. The old lady is resting in the back room. I'll go in and let you know."
Zhihua stopped and replied: The old lady has a rest, I will come back later.
The old lady heard a sound outside and shouted: Who is outside!
Ah Feng replied: It is a flower.
The old lady said: Come in quickly.
"Old madam, be well!" Zhihua walked into the room and said politely:
The old lady called out: Zhihua, please excuse yourself quickly and come to me. If you have something to tell me!
Zhihua came close to the old lady and whispered: Old madam, I told Aiju about holding the wedding banquet at the house. Aiju agreed wholeheartedly. Aiju said: Let the old lady choose a good and auspicious day. Host the wedding banquet of Shitou and Qianqian.
The old lady was filled with joy and said with a smile: It was Aiju who asked me to choose the day!
Zhihua responded: She asked the old lady to choose a date.
The old lady joked: Aiju lets me choose my life, will you let me?
Zhihua continued: I have nothing to say, my children all want to move into my house for weddings.
However, the facts do not allow it.
"Yes, yes, yes, let me think about it! It takes two or three days to travel from here to your home. The day is scheduled for next month, the seventh day of the next month." The old lady shouted:
Zhihua praised: On a good day, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl met at Feng Mansion...
On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the sun was still shining.
There had long been a commotion in Mr. Feng's house.
Everyone rushed to decorate the hall.
The third lady let go of Aiju's hand and personally packed the new house for the stones.
Aiju handed over a bowl of tea and said: Third Madam, you are tired.
"I'm not tired." The third lady took the tea and replied:
"Third Madam, you have been busy here all morning." Aiju said:
The third lady drank tea and congratulated: Sister Aiju, congratulations! Congratulations on your great success!
Aiju gritted her teeth and thanked: Thank you! Thank you to everyone who helped me! May everyone be healthy and safe...
"Sister Aiju, the person you should thank most is yourself. It is your kindness that has brought you good luck. It is your kindness that has made you what you are today." The third lady interrupted:
Aiju smiled and said: I am kind! Why don't I feel it at all? I'm always doing my part.
The third lady replied: We admire and respect your duties.
"Third Madam, please sit in the outer room!" Shitou walked into the room and asked:
"Shitou, I wish you and Qianqian a baby soon, and I wish you a loving couple and eternal love." The third lady congratulated:
Shitou thanked him: Thank you! Thank you, Madam Three!
"Ah! My belly." The third lady touched her belly and shouted:
Aiju supported the third lady and shouted: Shitou, call the doctor quickly.
The third lady muttered: Sister Aiju, help me back, I will be fine after a rest.
"Third Madam, you are already like this!" Aiju said:
The third lady took a sip of tea and replied: This is not the first time I have done this. I can leave.
Aiju frowned and whispered: Okay!
At noon on the 7th, there was the sound of firecrackers in Feng’s house.
It shocked the surrounding villages.
Shitou led the bride to worship the elders in the hall, performed various etiquettes, and was about to return to the house.
The second lady yelled: Why are you stepping on my feet!
It turned out that when Shitou and his wife passed by the second lady, the second lady jumped up, and Shitou was so frightened that he staggered around.
Shitou then said: I didn't step on it, I didn't step on your feet.
"Obviously you stepped on my foot, and there are still your footprints on my feet." The second lady stretched out her feet and shouted:
Shitou looked at the second lady's feet, and there was a vague footprint, and hesitantly said: Yes! sorry!
The second lady replied: I'm sorry, it's useless! You blind dog.
The third lady said: "Second sister, today is Shitou's special day. Please do well and be polite in your words."
The second lady responded: You said I have no moral integrity, but you have moral integrity, you!
"What are you doing! You are making a lot of noise here on this big day!" said Mr. Feng:
"If he doesn't step on me, why should I say anything about him! He's a son of a bitch. It's unlucky for him to have a wife in our house!" The second lady continued:
The old lady glared at the second lady and shouted: Fen'er (second lady), be careful what you say! You keep talking too much!
"Yo yo yo!!" The second lady covered her stomach and shouted:
Qiaoer stepped forward and said anxiously: Second Madam, what's wrong with you!
The second lady hugged her stomach and said: My stomach hurts and I want to pay respects.
Qiao'er supported the second lady and called out: "Second lady, I will help you walk."
The third lady shouted: Shitou, please take Qianqian home quickly...
