The eldest aunt's prevaricating response made Zhu Pingan realize that the eldest aunt did not take what she said seriously.
Looking at Brother Jun next to him, they are all part of the same family. They grew up together and were classmates for several years. I would not just watch his marriage have such a hidden danger. After all, this is a matter of the rest of my life. Zhu Pingan I thought I would find an opportunity to tell him my thoughts later, and of course I would tell him not to talk nonsense. What Brother Jun decides after that is his business.
The uncle, aunt and grandmother took turns to fight, giving Zhu Pingjun advice. The saliva almost flew to Zhu Ping'an's face. However, it had no effect. Zhu Pingjun was still full of confidence. Why bother a man without a wife? Agree to the marriage.
But in the end, it was the uncle who used his parental authority to make the decision, even if Zhu Pingjun didn't want to be tied up, he would be tied up.
Mother Chen made a pot of tea and poured tea for her grandparents and aunt, but she ignored her from beginning to end. However, the uncle's face remained normal and there was nothing unusual about it. He poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip and said "good tea."
Mother Chen didn't even look back. This tea was the cheapest in town. It was not considered good tea. This person was really hypocritical.
"Ahem, that's it. My father, my mother, and I are here this time because we have something to discuss with my second brother and younger sister." The uncle put down the teacup in his hand and said slowly and logically.
"What's the matter?" Mother Chen asked, raising her eyebrows.
Zhu Ping'an also turned to look at his uncle. He thought it was about Brother Jun's marriage, but he didn't expect that there were other things.
"Brother, just tell me if you have something to say." Zhu's father said after his uncle finished speaking, which made Mrs. Chen roll his eyes.
"As the saying goes, brothers who work together can cut through gold. Back then, the eldest brother was confused for a moment, and he was wrong."
When the uncle said this, he had a look of regret on his face and his voice was full of sincere emotions.
Father Zhu was a tall and thick man. When he heard his uncle's apology, the corners of his eyes became wet. He was so moved by his uncle that he said that Father Zhu had been waiting for this sentence for how many days.
"We are all a family. Why do you think this is what the elder brother said?" Zhu's father sighed, and in turn comforted his uncle.
The uncle wiped the unnecessary tears from the corner of his eyes and agreed very much with what Zhu's father said, "One family. Okay, what the second brother said is good. I can't write a word "Zhu" in one stroke. I'm thinking, it was me back then. I was so lost in my mind that I did something wrong, so how could I let my second brother carry the burden for me for so many years? I was thinking, we separated the family too hastily in the first place."
Speaking of this, the uncle let out a long sigh and said emotionally, "I'm thinking, we made a mistake when we separated our families. We can't continue to make mistakes over and over again. If we make mistakes, we must correct them. Yes. I have also discussed it with our father, and here’s what we think about it. As for you, it’s better to move back to the old house. We won’t separate our families.”
Hearing this, Mrs. Chen was very reluctant even before Father Zhu spoke. What did we do when we were separated? All the dirty water was poured on my family Shouyi, saying that they would separate us at any cost. Now five or six years have passed, and they say that we can’t be separated anymore. The water that was thrown out can be recovered. Not coming back? It was hard when we were separated. We had no food, no water, no clothes, and no shelter from the wind and rain. But things are better now. I have built a big house in my house, which is even better than the old house. It has more than 100 acres of fertile land. Zhu's father can earn hundreds of dollars every day as a driver. He eats and drinks well and has meat for every meal. He doesn't have to suffer, and his life is not to mention how moist it is. Besides, you were the one who took the blame for the separation of the family in the first place, and now your motive for reuniting the family is nothing more than profit, and you, the second child, have won. My family can be tax-free and free from corvee. Because the family is divided, the old house cannot enjoy tax exemption, free from corvee and other benefits. I guess this is why I have thought about it. Now if you let yourself go to live in the old house, who will own the wealth of your family if it goes back to the old house, so Chen is absolutely unwilling.
"When we were all divided, the village elders and village leaders witnessed it, and the separation agreement was stamped by the county."
My mother, Mrs. Chen, did not express her objection. She just said that everyone knew about the split and the agreement was stamped by the county. The implication was that everything was divided and could not be changed.
"It doesn't matter if the county seals it. Well, the pigs have all been promoted now. It's a trivial matter to go to the county to find the county magistrate. Our parents are getting older, and they are looking forward to having children and grandchildren."
The uncle seemed to be prepared for his mother Chen's objection. He glanced at Zhu Pingan and expressed his thoughts.
Well
I have to say, uncle is still the same as always...
"Second brother, what do you think?" The uncle picked up the tea cup and looked at Zhu's father and asked.
Father Zhu was a little agitated by what his uncle said, his face turned red, and he was about to speak. But before Zhu's father could answer, his mother, Mrs. Chen, walked over diligently and poured a cup of tea for Zhu's father. However, by chance, her foot happened to step on Zhu's father's foot. He winked at Zhu Ping'an and almost choked himself with a sip of tea that Zhu's father stepped on.
This kick made Zhu's father wake up a little. Since the separation, his wife and children seem to be getting more and more comfortable. And as Chen just indicated, he also has to consider Xi'er's future. The separation agreement is all in The county has stamped the seal, and it is against the rules to let Xie'er go to find the county magistrate. Don't have a bad influence on Xie'er.
"Well, brother, the old house is not spacious. Dajun wants to get married. Leave a room for Dajun. I can live in my yard just a short time ago. I can also bring my parents over to live there. "
What Father Zhu said was accurate. It must be said that Father Zhu looked dull, but not pedantic.
"We live quite well in the old house." Grandfather puffed his pipe and shook his head.
Grandma meant it, but since Grandpa said that, Grandma didn't say anything.
It will be much more difficult to persuade Mr. Chen. When the time comes, I will find an opportunity to talk to the second son alone. After Zhu's father declined, the uncle did not continue to persuade the family. Instead, through Zhu's father's words, the conversation suddenly changed to borrowing money.
"Speaking of Jun'er's marriage, I just remembered that I have to trouble you two for something else. Well, you also know that things have been tight in our old house recently. Jun'er said that I have to trouble you, my uncle. Yes. The bride’s family mentioned by Matchmaker Wang this time is really a good family. There is no shop like this after passing this village. I was wondering if I could borrow twenty taels of silver from you to help Jun’er get started. I will pay it back to you when I have enough time."
"Twenty taels?"
As soon as the uncle finished speaking, his mother, Mrs. Chen, was surprised and said that it cost twenty taels of silver to get married, and it was not a marriage. Besides, if your family is married, why should we pay for it? Pay back the money? That's nice to say, but I haven't paid back the money I borrowed before!
"Dad, why are you borrowing money from my second uncle again? You haven't repaid the money you borrowed from my second uncle before! I don't agree to the marriage, so don't bother. I will rely on myself from now on."
Zhu Pingjun's voice suddenly rang in the room at the same time, and his voice was extremely loud. Although this boy was confident to the point of arrogance, he was still quite responsible.
When Zhu Pingjun said this, Zhu Pingan looked at his uncle and his face turned red like Guan Gong.
Then there was another burst of excitement in the room.
In the end, it was his grandfather who stopped the chaos and asked Zhu's father to lend his uncle ten taels of silver to settle Zhu Pingjun's marriage first. Because his grandfather had spoken, Chen, despite being unhappy, gave Zhu's father ten taels of silver, and Zhu's father gave it to his uncle.
When sending his grandparents, uncle and others away, Zhu Pingan found an opportunity to call Zhu Pingjun into his room, whispered a few words to Zhu Pingjun, and repeatedly told Zhu Pingjun to do as he said before sending him out the door.
Having done everything he could, he left Yun Shu Yunjuan alone. (To be continued.)
