I Was Called a Poor Widow, But I Relied on My Supernatural Powers To Fight Back In Ancient Times

Chapter 401: Top beam

"Not to mention, this aunt of the Bai family, who is usually not a show-off, suddenly makes such a big move. It means that Potian still has a strong foundation. Even if we want to turn around, we don't dare to engage in such a big battle."

“Who says it’s not the case? We are the ones who are short of food and clothing. How can we compare with the family of a wealthy family? Looking at their attitude, the house built will definitely be no worse than the landlord’s house.”

　　No matter what the onlookers outside say, the Bai family's house is getting taller day by day.

 Baiyunxi is busy in front of and behind the house every day, and from time to time discusses local changes with Cui Zhangmo, and has no free time to pay attention to the gossip in the village.

Until the house begins to be beamed up, Baiyunxi needs to prepare a table for sacrifice on this day. According to local customs, a sacrificial ceremony must be held before the beam is beamed up. This ceremony is called beam sacrificing.

The meaning is to pray for the protection of the gods, the house will be permanent, the peace will be long-lasting, the family will be prosperous, the school will be successful, and the financial resources will be prosperous.

 Among them is the recitation of prayers. According to custom, a respected elder needs to be asked to recite them.

　　When Cui Zhangmo mentioned this matter to her, Bai Yunxi hesitated for a moment and then took it upon herself.

“The house belongs to my family, and I am the eldest elder in this family. It is most appropriate for me to recite the words.”

When inviting someone to recite a eulogy, not only do you have to come to the door to greet them, but you also have to give the person who reads the eulogy a hand seal, which is troublesome to think about.

Hearing Bai Yunxi's tone, Zhang Cui Mo's eyes flashed and he couldn't help laughing.

“What the eldest sister said is true. Praying for a house can be done as long as you are sincere.”

After these days of getting along, he has figured out the temperament of this family. They all seem to be quite easy-going, but when it comes to getting serious, everyone has their own temper.

Especially the little researcher, who looks calm every day, holds a book in his hand, and chats with them from time to time. He looks very likable.

When the auspicious time came, with the crackling of firecrackers, after the worship, Baiyunxi stood in the middle of the lobby and recited a prayer with a serious expression.

 In short, no matter how nice you say it, no matter how auspicious you say it, they are all auspicious words of blessing.

 After that, as the master ink master shouted to raise the beam, the main beam with the big red silk flowers slowly rose up to the fixed roof with the cooperation of the workers.

 On this day, the weather was fine and the beam went smoothly.

Baiyunxi moved the fruits to the side, and when the workers took a break, he distributed the tributes to everyone to taste.

Looking at the people watching the excitement at the door, Bai Yunxi was not stingy and asked Li to grab a few handfuls of peanut candies and scatter them out so that everyone could have fun together.

In the crowd watching the fun, Bai Yunxi saw his uncle leaning on a cane. Seeing him squinting and looking at the roof in a daze, Bai Yunxi walked over directly.

“Uncle is here, come in and sit for a while. The yard is in a mess, so it’s okay to drink some water.”

The old patriarch looked at his niece in front of him, squinted his eyes and looked at her for a moment, but he didn't refuse and went straight into the yard on crutches.

Du Shi saw her uncle coming and quickly poured him a glass of water.

The old patriarch sat on a chair and looked at the busy life in the courtyard. It took him a while before he spoke.

“It’s such a big deal to build a house, why didn’t you tell your uncle? If you need help, can your uncle disapprove of you?”

“It’s hard work for you as a woman with several children. With the help of your cousins, it’s somewhat easier. Why isolate yourself from the crowd?”

 (End of this chapter)