Shopkeeper Hu nodded repeatedly, and then looked at several other freehand landscape paintings. They were as original as ever, not bad.
Six Bodhisattva portraits, plus a set of four screens, plus three inkstones, finally Lin Yuanqiu left the calligraphy and painting shop with a thirty-tael silver note and thirty-two eighty-yuan pieces of silver in his arms. His steps were lighter than when he came. A lot.
The reason why he was so light was probably because the bookcase he was carrying was missing the weight of three inkstones. It was probably because he had money with him.
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As in previous years, there are still a small number of fruits left for sale on the persimmon trees in the backyard. When people from the village start carrying burdens to sell persimmons in the town, the Lin family will also join in.
But this year, the people selling persimmons were Lin Yuanfeng and Lin Yuansong.
Lin Dazhu, Lin Erzhu, and Lin Sanzhu set out for Zhoushan County with the newly made "Auspicious Ruyi Cake".
Although Shopkeeper Yu was eager to see what happened, he never thought that this year's "Auspicious Ruyi Cake" would be delivered so early.
Compared with previous years, it is more than half a month earlier.
While Shopkeeper Yu was happy, he didn't forget to take precautions. No, just like last year, he took hundreds of kilograms of "Auspicious Ruyi Cake" directly from the inn to his home.
Lin Dazhu and the others did not raise the price this time. They still kept the price of thirty-three cents per catty last year, and the final calculation was twenty-six taels of silver.
After saying goodbye to shopkeeper Yu, the three brothers started shopping, and what they bought was naturally what Yuansong would need when they got married.
As they were both their own grandsons, Lao Lintou and the Wu family didn't suffer any loss, so they bought the same things as when Yuan Feng got married.
The dragon and phoenix wedding candles also need to be bought in 16-inch sizes, as well as the platters and boxes, etc. They all have to be bought as well.
So, one compares the list, one selects items, and the other manages the purse and collects money. The three brothers spent most of the day wandering around the county town before getting everything ready.
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In mid-November, the eldest son, Lin Wenyan, got married to a girl from Dongwan Village.
Originally, Lin Jincai and the Jin family wanted to find a Yue family in the town for their eldest grandson. But it's not that easy. Lin Wenyan is still a white man now. Apart from studying for six years, he has no other outstanding qualities. There are many scholars in Hengxi Town. If the woman's family wants to find a scholar's son-in-law, they can just search in the town. They will definitely not find it in this country place.
Obviously, Lin Quanhe was also understanding, and finally made a marriage arrangement for his son in Dongwan Village.
Perhaps she didn't want to be compared with her second brother's family, so on the day of the appointment, Lin Jincai made the decision, and the Jin family gritted their teeth. The final betrothal silver sent to the bride's family was also eight taels of silver.
It can be considered as comparable to Lin Yuanfeng and Lin Yuansong.
On the day when the dowry arrived, when Mrs. Jin saw two clods of earth placed on the dowry burden, her heartache finally eased a little. Two acres of paddy fields came with me as a dowry, and my eight taels of silver were not wasted.
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After eating Lin Wenyan's wedding banquet, the day came soon for Lin Yuansong to marry his wife.
The day before the wedding, the bride's family sent a dowry. Jin's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have been waiting in the yard here for a long time.
They knew that given the situation of the Qin family, it was impossible to have a decent dowry subsidy for their daughter, so the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were ready to come over and feel proud.
As expected, Qin Hehua's dowry contained nothing but bedding, boxes, cages, and a few ordinary things.
This made the Jin family almost burst into laughter.
Seeing the three people in front of her bursting into laughter, Mrs. Wu didn't pay attention. Her third son said that just because of his status as a scholar in Yuanqiu, when she went out as a nanny, everyone would call her "old lady". Woolen cloth.
Humph, she has become an old lady, how can she argue with the three people in front of her who have nothing to do but eat.
Besides, it’s not like I don’t know about the situation of my second grandson’s daughter-in-law’s family. It would be weird if she really wanted to marry him with several acres of paddy fields.
Jin was so angry that she almost lost her temper when she saw Mrs. Wu wearing silver bracelets on her hands and gold ornaments on her ears, looking calm and leisurely, looking like a rich old lady who was too lazy to talk to them.
It’s different, it’s different after all.
After sending the dowry, it was the first day of the second day.
The eldest brother of her mother's family is getting married to her granddaughter. As her aunt, Mrs. Qin naturally has to go there and have a banquet.
Qin family.
Qin Hehua, who had put on makeup, was sitting in the room.
Seeing that Xi Niang was leading her nephew and daughter-in-law to the kitchen to go to the bridge, Mrs. Qin entered the house. She had something in her heart that she wanted to say to her niece and granddaughter.
Seeing her aunt coming over, Qin Hehua hurriedly called her aunt.
Mrs. Qin waved her hand and asked her to sit down. Then she found a stool and sat down. She quickly said her reason for coming, "Hehua, you are going to marry to the Lin family today. My aunt has something on her mind. She won't marry you." Talking about it, I really feel uneasy. You also know that your aunt is looking for your marriage, so the Lin family is naturally good. What my aunt wants to tell you today is that after you get married, just do your best. Live a good life with Yuansong and your husband's family matters are your own business, no matter how old or small you are, don't talk about it outside. In fact, it is your aunt who is worrying about it blindly. You are a sensible child, and you must understand better than your aunt. "
In fact, Mrs. Qin also became a little anxious after seeing the dowry given to her daughter by her nephew and niece.
The betrothal gift of eight taels of silver actually didn't even have a penny in the box. Maybe he was saving the money for his two sons to find wives.
Alas, I kept saying how much I would love my daughter, but in the end I still couldn’t compare to my son.
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Chapter 79 Qin Hehua
Qin Hehua naturally understood the meaning of her aunt's words. This meant that she should live her own life well and just do her duty for her family's affairs in the future, right?
In fact, she thought so too.
In other words, she started thinking this way after her mother said those words to her.
To this day, Qin Hehua still clearly remembers what her mother said that day.
Her mother said that in a few years your two younger brothers will be old enough to marry each other, and by then the bride and groom's family will have to shed their skins just for the bride's family's betrothal gift. And your sister’s dowry will definitely have to be purchased in the future. It’s better to let her leave the house empty-handed.
Qin Hehua was wondering why her mother suddenly told her this. Wasn't she the one who was getting married now?
As a result, her mother's next words were about pressing the box of silver, and then there were all kinds of difficulties.
At this time, Qin Hehua finally understood.
Because her mother also said that there are many places where money is used at home, and our family will not argue about the frivolous things like box-pressing silver. It is more serious to use money wisely. Besides, even if our family wants to fight, we can't. Look at your husband's sister-in-law, her parents' family owns four acres of paddy fields as soon as they sell it, and the money in the box, according to your aunt, it's sixteen taels! Ouch, even if our family gives you all our belongings to accompany you, we still can't compare with others. Alas, it's all your father's and mother's incompetence that makes it impossible for your daughter to achieve such dignity. Fortunately, you are lucky. Not only do your husband's family have fields and mountains, but your brother-in-law is also a scholar. Mom heard that the official has to give money to the scholar every month. With so much silver, it's no wonder that your husband's family is willing to give out eight taels of silver as betrothal money. Mom told your father yesterday that our family might have to point their fingers at you in the future. Besides, only when your daughter’s family is well off can she stand upright in her husband’s family, right?
Her mother said a lot that day, so many words that Qin Hehua can no longer remember them now.
However, she already understood what her family meant, that is, there was no money in the box, the dowry was quite satisfactory, and after marrying into her husband's family, she must remember to help her mother-in-law's family more.
After understanding this, it took Qin Hehua more than half a month to recover.
She really couldn't figure it out. Didn't her parents always love her? The usual greetings and greetings are all vivid in my mind, but why has it become different after Brother Yuansong brought the betrothal gift?
He kept saying that he loved her, but in the end he was unwilling to even give her a penny in the box. Is this what someone who loves their daughter would do?
You know, this is a betrothal gift of eight taels of silver. Aren't her parents worried that she will not be able to hold her head high in her husband's family?
Or is it really like Sister Yumei said, a married daughter is just the water that is thrown out?
Qin Hehua touched her bright red wedding dress. Although it was three-layered inside and outside, she always felt as if she was wearing nothing, as if she had a feeling that before leaving her parents' home, she had to keep everything that should be kept, so she could only get married naked. a feeling of.
Thinking of this, Qin Hehua quickly remembered another sentence that Sister Yumei said to herself. Sister Yumei said that after we girls get married, we will never have a home again.
At that time, she was still a little confused, how could she not have a home? After getting married, she would obviously have two homes?
At this time, Qin Hehua was deeply touched when she thought of this sentence again. Isn't it just that she has no family? Her grandparents' actions clearly treated her as someone else's family. As for her husband's family, Qin Hehua couldn't help but shudder when she thought of Sister Yumei's skinny appearance when she returned to her parents' home.
But soon, Qin Hehua saw the sight of Brother Yuansong smiling at her, with the spring breeze on his face, which made people feel warm.
So, her husband should be kind to her, right?
However, when she thought of the dowries that were carried over yesterday, Qin Hehua felt that there was a high possibility that she would be disliked.
As for Lin Yuansong, how could he dislike it? He couldn't be too happy to finally take his wife home, okay?
No, when I came to pick up the bride, her grinning mouth never closed.
Qin Hehua's parents couldn't help laughing when they saw it. The worry in my heart that the dowry was too small and that my in-laws would be dissatisfied also disappeared at this time.
You see, the joyful look on my son-in-law’s face shows how much the Lin family values our lotus flowers.
The couple seems to have seen that with the help of their daughter, their family's life is getting more and more prosperous.
But they don’t know that if one’s heart is cold, it will be difficult to cover up the heat again!
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The two villages were not far apart, so the big red sedan carrying the bride quickly arrived at the small mountain village.
Seeing this, the young men of several tribes hurriedly lit the hanging firecrackers. With a deafening crackling sound, the sedan chair was carried through the door.
Next, of course, the newlyweds have their wedding ceremony.
Lin Erzhu and Mr. Liu were sitting in the high hall. The couple were wearing new dark red clothes, and their hearts and eyes were full of joy.
The one who shouted the ceremony today was Lin Deyun, and his high-pitched voice was not ambiguous at all.
After the newlyweds are sent into the bridal chamber, the banquet officially begins.
Lin Yuanqiu sat at the table at the top of the main room, at the same table with the clan leader, clan elders, and Lin Youzhi.
Because he was afraid of delaying his grandson's studies, when asking for leave, Lao Lintou specially selected a few days when Lin Yuanqiu was at home during the ten-day vacation and sent them to the woman's family.
To be honest, if possible, Lin Yuanqiu would rather sit at another table so that he doesn't have to carry the food all the time and has no freedom when picking up food.
Thinking of this, he looked gloomily at the table near the door. At this time, his friend and classmate was picking up a piece of fish and stuffing it into his mouth.
As early as in the summer, Zhou Zixu had already said hello, saying that when the second brother Lin got married, he would definitely come over to ask for a wedding drink and food.
Therefore, when Lin Yuanqiu packed his things and went home yesterday, he just carried the book box and followed him.
In addition to the wedding banquet, Zhou Zixu had other plans for this trip. Although there are few places to play in winter, there are half a sack of chestnuts in his bookcase.
Zhou Zixu specially brought these chestnuts from home so that when he came to Brother Lin's house, he could take the chestnuts and roast them in the thatched shed on the mountain. Then he would enjoy the scenery of the mountains and eat the fragrant, glutinous and soft ones. Roasted chestnuts are definitely delicious.
Gao Cui was already in confinement. Considering that Qing'er was still young and worried that the crowd would scare the child, Wu specially set up another table in her room and asked her granddaughters to sit at her sister-in-law's side to eat. Not bad.
Seeing Xiao Qing'er's chubby cheeks, Chun Cao couldn't help but poke it gently with her finger. Then she saw her little niece looking at him intently, her eyes dark, and her heart suddenly turned to honey.
"Sister-in-law, does Qing'er know that I am her little aunt?"
Gao Cui helped her daughter tighten the bundle, with a smile on her plump face, "I must know, you see she is staring at my little aunt."
Upon hearing this, Chunxiu and Chunyan hurriedly came over. They were both aunts.
Gao Cui was naturally happy when she saw how much her sisters-in-law looked at Qing'er.
To be honest, Gao Cui has been worried about her since she gave birth to her daughter. It's not that I'm afraid that I will be disliked by my husband's family, but that my Qing'er will not be welcomed.
In Gao Cui's view, Qing'er was born after ten months of hard work and was the treasure in her heart. As a mother, of course she hopes that her children can grow up well under the care of their families.
