Xiaoyao Nongjiazi
Chapter 69
"Are you awake? Qingzhao, come here and call third brother." Zhong Zhengxin signaled with a smile.
"Hello, third brother."
"So good!" Zhong Qingran grabbed a handful of candies and stuffed them into Zhong Qingzhao's hands.
Zhong Qingzhao and Zhong Qingran were not familiar with each other. After seeing the ceremony, they kept circling around Zhong Zhengxin's feet.
After chatting for a few words, Zhong Zhengren and Zhong Zhengzhi came over with a few children, and now the main room became lively.The children gathered together, joking and playing, having a good time.
The women were busy in the kitchen, while the men were chatting in the main room, mostly about the trivial things that happened in each family in the past few months.
Here are all Zhong Qingran's elders, and he listened attentively, adhering to the principle of listening more and talking less.From the short communication before, Zhong Qingran concluded that Zhong Zhengxin seemed to be doing well in Shangyang Mansion City, and he felt quite high-spirited, which Zhong Qingran had never felt in the few meetings with him at home.
Not only Zhong Zhengxin, but even Zhong Zhengren and Zhong Zhengzhi have changed a lot.After all, it is different to be the master of one's own family. This has nothing to do with character, and the status is different. If you continue to act as before, it is estimated that the family will fall into a precarious situation sooner or later.When the family members can't stand up by themselves, who can protect them from the wind and rain?
Zhong Zhengren's nature has not changed, it is still the same, but a little more courageous.
Zhong Zhengzhi still has a clear mind and eyes, but his words are a little more tactful, and he no longer speaks sharply and bluntly.This can be regarded as one of his growth. After all, words of praise don’t matter. Others might be happy to hear them.
From Zhong Qingran's point of view, his father and four uncles had very distinct personalities.Not to mention his father, he is a well-behaved farmer.The second uncle is more shrewd, so doing business is in line with his temperament.Third Uncle is tactful, knows how to flatter and win over, and has a good cooking skill, so he should be able to manage a small restaurant.
Fourth Uncle had good eyesight, but it was a pity that he suffered from his mouth, and he knew it in his heart, so he didn't venture outside, and stayed at home as a small landlord with peace of mind.As for Fifth Uncle, Zhong Qingran couldn't tell clearly, anyway, his manner was obviously different from the other four, probably it had a lot to do with him being a scholar, and his relationship with his four elder brothers was not far or close, and it was difficult to behave in accordance with the rules Let people find fault.
Zhong Qingran feels a little sorry for his fourth uncle, he is too straightforward, no matter which industry he enters, he is easily suppressed by others, and it is quite difficult to get ahead.Otherwise, with his heart, he will definitely be able to do something.
"Zhengxin, are you okay when you come back at this time?" Mr. Zhong is very concerned about his youngest son's studies. The ethnology has not been on vacation yet, and Cangshan Academy must be the same.But he was worried. He was very pleased that his youngest son could go home and participate in Qingran's wedding ceremony.It is better to care about relatives than to be indifferent.
"It's okay, it's only a few days before the holiday. When the master learned about it, he approved the leave for me." Zhong Zhengxin had a smile in his eyes. He lived a comfortable life in Cangshan Academy, surrounded by a mentor, no one would know what was good or bad Even if the temperament is not with him, at least he will not associate with him. He also met several like-minded classmates.
"That's good. My family can't help you with your affairs. Make more friends with your classmates, and you can build a good relationship with your husband. Even if you don't pass the exam, with this relationship, you can still be a scholar in the government office." Find an errand here." Mr. Zhong cheerfully twirled his beard, his eyes flashed with anticipation.
Zhong Qingran shook his head, and sighed inwardly, the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty had already engraved their worship of scribes into their bones, and being an official was the most popular among them.In their eyes, this is a matter of honoring the ancestors, and those who are incompetent are fine, but if they have a bit of courage, the family can still make do, it is really tight in their belts, and they have to confess a student.
Ke Wenzhi said, how could it be so easy to go?Most of them were students who had their heads smashed and bloody, even if it was so, it didn't stop the latecomers from going forward. It can be seen how important it is for them to be an official and change their family.
Zhong Qingran knew in his heart that on the one hand, he might not be able to compare with the many students who had studied hard for ten or twenty years, and on the other hand, his temperament was not suitable for an official career.There is another point that is the most important. He feels that if the above two points are all right, he will become an official as he wishes, and this last point may be difficult for him to overcome.
Zhong Qingran's ideology is incompatible with the Great Zhou Dynasty. If he wants to gain something in his official career, he must abandon his past self, so what's the point of his being alive?It would be more comfortable to erase his memory.
Zhong Qingran felt that he was thinking too much, don't think that a modern person can play well in ancient times, at least he doesn't have much advantage in the imperial examination, maybe not as good.I thought, how much can a person who can't even recognize traditional Chinese characters achieve in ancient Chinese?Anyway, as an art student, he doesn't have this ability.
If Zhong Qingran hadn't learned Chinese medicine from his grandfather, and also inherited some of the original owner's memories, he might have to relearn even the characters.Another point is that the daily language of the Great Zhou Dynasty was vernacular, and the imperial examination required examinations such as the Four Books and Five Classics, all of which were ancient prose, and his scalp became numb after reading it for a long time.
People who can't learn Chinese well in modern times think that in ancient times, they can learn it immediately, and they can get rid of students who have studied it for an unknown number of years. Isn't this nonsense?
The various thoughts that flashed through Zhong Qingran's mind were interrupted by Zhong Zhengxin's reply.
At this time, Zhong Zhengxin was listening carefully to Mr. Zhong's teachings. When he heard the last sentence, he frowned slightly, and instantly disappeared the unnaturalness.At this very moment, Zhong Qingran happened to be looking straight at him. It seemed that he, the fifth uncle, was very confident, and he was sure that he would be successful in the exam.
After chatting for a while, Zhong Qingyang and other students also returned together.Next year there will be a baby test, and Zhong Qingyang intends to give it a try, so he asks Zhong Zhengxin for advice.Zhong Qingyang studied for two years when he was a child, and then he dropped out of school, but he never gave up. He would flip through books in his spare time. Now that he is re-entering ethnology, his proposal is not unexpected at all.
To be honest, there are quite a few people in the Zhong family who can read and write, and Mr. Zhong and Zhong Zhengren have both studied for two years. Money allows them to continue their studies.Zhong Qingyang's reason was that his family could not afford to support two students. Given the similar qualifications of the two, one had been trained for more than ten years, and the other was still a young child. It was clear at a glance who to choose.
When Zhong Zhengxin and Zhong Qingyang were teaching the experience of Tongsheng Exam, the others stopped talking and listened quietly and intently until the food was served.
The dinner was very sumptuous. Since Zhong Qingran was about to get married, the family had prepared a lot of ingredients that could be stored for a long time, plus the ones that Zhong Qingran brought back from Shangjing, it was even better than a formal banquet.After all, the things Zhong Qingran brought back were either rare in Pingyang County, or they were of relatively high quality and limited in quantity, not enough for banquets, so they all used them on his family.
The 15 people are divided into two tables, one for men and one for women and children.The Zhong family does not lack this food money now, the dishes on both tables are the same, and the quantity is sufficient, so there is no need to compete for a quick meal.
The staple food is Japonica rice, which is light green in color and has a light fragrance, and it is not seen in the farmhouse at all.This was not bought by Zhong Qingran, but was given to him by Guard Wang before he left from Shangjing.The output of green japonica rice is small, and it is basically not sold in the market. Once it is produced, it is wrapped up by the rich and powerful. It can be said that even the rich may not be able to buy it.
Zhong Qingran had no impression of green japonica rice before, and he only got to know about it after seeing it, which further proved that the person behind shopkeeper Fu is not young.
Meat dishes include boiled chicken, braised pork belly, steamed pork ribs, pan-fried yellow croaker, shredded jellyfish with sour radish, stir-fried squid, and a fish head tofu soup. See you next time.
Zhong Qingran went at a good time, just in time for the cold winter months.Winter in Beijing is very cold, ice cubes are easy to get, and fresh seafood is not available, so we can only buy some frozen seafood as the next best thing.Of course, most of the seafood that appeared in the market were low- to medium-quality, with very few high-grade and extreme-grade seafood. Once they appeared, they would be bought by rich people. Therefore, what Zhong Qingran brought home were all medium-quality seafood.
Tong Shi has never eaten seafood, so naturally she doesn't know how to cook these dishes. Zhong Qingran said that she cooks these dishes.Fortunately, these seafood recipes are very simple, as soon as Zhong Qingran said it, Mrs. Tong immediately understood.Isn't it braised and pan-fried? She knows this.As for the heat issue, don't worry about it that much, as long as it is ripe, no one will care if it is a little older.Anyway, no matter how careful you are, can the craftsmanship of the peasants be compared to that of the chef?
Although the taste of sea fish is quite different from that of river fish, it is still fish, and there is not much difference in essence.Squid and shredded jellyfish are different. They are both seafood, but not fish. For the Zhong family, the taste of these two dishes is relatively novel.Although the frequency of adults extending their chopsticks to these two dishes has become higher, at least the appearance of eating is acceptable. Children are not so particular. They can choose whichever they like to eat, as long as they don’t pick up the whole person. Picking up the plate and pouring it into his rice bowl, Tong and the others didn't scold him aloud.
You chopsticks and I chopsticks, after a few rounds, a few dishes will bottom out.Seeing the popularity of the ingredients he brought back, Zhong Qingran was also happy, and a smile appeared on his face.
This family banquet can be said to be a joy for the host and guest.
Zhong Zhengxin's family had no house in Hewan Village, so they were housed in the front yard of Zhong's house.After traveling for a long time, I was a bit tired, not to mention there was a pregnant woman around, and Mr. Zhong didn't let Zhong Zhengxin have a long talk. After dinner, he sent his family to rest.
"Zhengxin, don't you have a lot of money at home? How can you manage such a good banquet?" Mrs. Li couldn't figure it out.
Zhong Zhengxin frowned and thought for a moment, then said: "I guess it's because the eldest brother and the fourth brother haven't paid the money, so father shouldn't be short of money, and now the family population is simple and the expenses are not big. It's normal to be better. What I care about is the Japonica rice, which is specially provided by the royal family. The rest of the poorer quality have all entered high-end households. There are very few circulating in the market. I don't know where Qingran can get it. Yes, I also ate there once at my mentor."
"It's so precious? It's better than white rice when I eat it." Li Shi was surprised.
"You're eating too fast. Chew the Japonica rice more, it will leave a fragrance on your lips and teeth." Zhong Zhengxin shook his head, feeling sorry for the exquisite food being ruined like a cow chewing peonies.
"I'll try it next time. Parents should still have it. I don't know if I can still eat it." Li's eyes showed longing.Going to Shangyang Mansion City opened her eyes. There is a completely different world from Hewan Village.Being used to living in Fucheng, she even looked down on the countryside.Of course, she also thought about it in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face.
"Father won't be so stingy. If I really want to, I will definitely bring it out for everyone to enjoy at the next family banquet." Zhong Zhengxin looked far away. His mentor, Liu Jing, is the director of Cangshan Academy, and his status is only behind the head of the mountain. Down.
Unlike most gentlemen, Liu Jing was born in a family of officials and taught at Cangshan Academy as a Jinshi.For him, teaching and educating people is purely a hobby.Otherwise, with his family paving the way, he would have been wandering in his official career.Perhaps it is the same, Liu Jing's knowledge is very good, and his reputation has spread all over the nearby state capitals.
Zhong Zhengxin was also lucky, he didn't pass the exam, whoever wanted to lose the mulberry elm harvested in the east should fall on Liu Jing.He would not know that he was so lucky, it was all thanks to his three nephews.
Mr. Zhong is aware of Zhong Qingran's special abilities. As for Zhong Zhengxin's success in the examination of a scholar and worshiping Liu Jing as his teacher, Mr. Zhong can't figure out how much of this is his own ability, but he believes that there must be a talisman The effect is included.Mr. Zhong never thought of letting each of his children and grandchildren have one. If everyone in the family is lucky, it will inevitably attract the attention of others. Maybe there will be more people who pay attention. Let’s not talk about the burden. If one fails, the whole family will fall into trouble. in danger.
Besides, people are greedy. Even if outsiders don't know about it, there is a high possibility of internal strife after their own family members find out.Can add good luck to oneself, how can ordinary people withstand such a big temptation?
People's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants. If you have one, you want to have two. If one day Qingran can't satisfy everyone, is Qingran going to kill each other with his other children and grandchildren?Mr. Zhong absolutely didn't want to see this.Therefore, Zhong Qingran only attached a small amount of good fortune to the amulet sent by Tong's afterwards, just to ensure that no one would be unlucky.
Zhong Qingran was not worried at all that these amulets with good luck would be used by people who were hostile to him. Even if such people took them, they would put the amulets away because of the rejection of them by good luck.
As far as the function of luck is concerned, no matter what Zhong Zhengxin thinks, at least he was not hostile to Zhong Qingran before.As for the future, who knows.People's thoughts are changing anytime and anywhere, and no one can say for sure what will happen in the future.
No one would wrong Zhong Qingran if Mr. Zhong and his wife were wronged. The rest of Jian Mingyu's dowry was fine. The wood used for the furniture was the best within his ability.Fortunately, they live in the north, which also has an advantage, that is, every household lives in Kang, which saves the step of beating the bed.You must know that the bed is the largest piece of furniture, and it is also a facade. Even in a farmhouse, it is a costly item.
The day before getting married is the day when the dowry is issued.Early in the morning, Jian Mingyu's house was crowded with people, all of them craned their necks to watch the excitement, mainly because they wanted to see what Jian Mingyu's dowry was like.Hewan Village has a large population, and several happy events are held every year, but it is rare to see significant ones, especially the sudden rise of the Zhong family, which is even more eye-catching.
I saw that the dowry was placed all over the yard, ranging from cupboards to needles and threads, everything that can be used in daily life can be said to be everything.This made the villagers who basically couldn't enter the big family's house to watch the makeup look envious.The Zhong family was similar to them last year, and after a year, there have been such earth-shaking changes, which amazed them all, and they all thought that if only they could be so lucky.
It's a pity, no matter how much you think about it, it's useless. If the money is really so easy to earn, they would have sent it a long time ago. Why wait until now?
There are only two brothers in Jian Mingyu's family, including Jian Mei who came to help, and there are only three of them. Jian Mingyu must be excluded here. As tomorrow's groom, it is not good for him to hang around in front of everyone all the time, and Jian Mingchen is still a child. , there is so much dowry, how can the two of them take care of it?
As for Jian Mingyu's grandparents' family, people have come. The question is, does Jian Mingyu dare to let them see it?Obviously not, let his grandma and two aunts look after him, maybe he will be taken to their home.This is really likely to happen, and it is much easier to defend against outsiders than against one's own people.
No way, Zhong Qingran can only let his mother go and take care of him.Originally, the best candidate was his fourth aunt, but it was a pity that Mrs. Liu was pregnant, so it was obviously not suitable to appear in such a lively occasion. If there was a collision, no one could afford the consequences.
It is actually very inappropriate for the Zhong family to do this. After all, the Ming family is Jian Mingyu's future mother-in-law. How can a mother-in-law help her daughter-in-law take care of the dowry?But Jian Mingyu really had no other candidates, so he could only make a compromise.Anyway, they are not very wealthy, and a small mistake in the details does not hinder much.
"What kind of wood is this? It looks different from the usual ones." A woman touched the light yellow wardrobe that was only painted with varnish and waxed, and frowned in thought, trying to find the result from memory, but unfortunately failed.
"Isn't it pine wood?" Another woman next to her took her eyes away from the jewelry and looked at it carefully, but she didn't know the same thing.
"This is huanghuali, and it looks like it's of good quality." There are still many people who know the goods in Zhongjia Village, and soon someone solved the question of the previous woman.The man scanned all the furniture, and then said, "It's all made of yellow rosewood, and it's worth a lot."
"Didn't it mean that the Zhong family only gave 50 taels of dowry? The dowry is so complete, it should be more than that? Could it be that Jian Mingyu's family is so rich?"
"Maybe the Zhong family subsidized it privately. It would be nice if Jian Mingyu could save 20 taels. How could he have such a family background? He is also lucky. He became the steward of the Zhong family, and all the money was earned from the Zhong family." , What is even more unexpected is that he was actually favored by the Zhong family, isn't this marriage a blessing?"
"Yeah, I think he is the best married man in our village. The young lady next to him is already soaked in a honey pot. Even if he is married high, the changes will not be so obvious these days. He is all of a sudden. A poor boy who has to budget carefully when he is full, skips a few levels and becomes a man of rich clothes and food, no wonder he is willing to marry, and if it were me, I would be very happy."
"It's just you, how can rich people look up to you."
"Look at what you said, why are you so serious? I'm just talking."
"Forget about the furniture. No matter how good it is, it can only be placed at home. Jewelry and clothes will not be buried. How face-saving it is to wear out! Look, the gold and silver dazzled my eyes. Unfortunately, I don't even have any silver studs, so I really want to get some."
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Soon, the auspicious time is approaching, and the porters invited are ready, and they can act immediately after an order.
The surrounding villagers consciously stood on both sides, making way for the dowry to pass.
With the sound of "go", the dowry began to move slowly, and when the last dowry went out, the lively villagers stood in front of the door, and there was no trace of the first dowry.This is extremely respectable in a peasant family, and it is more beautiful than a landlord master marrying a son and a daughter.
Jian Mingyu's house and Zhong Qingran's house are in the same alley, but the dowry goes in another direction. It will circle around the village and then be carried into Zhong's house from the other side.
The Zhong family is originally a new house, so it is not impossible to directly use it as a new house.But Mr. Zhong and his wife are not willing to ask someone to repair it again.Now, the new house is empty, and all the original furniture in the house has been removed, just waiting for Jian Mingyu's dowry to come to fill it.
It was Jian Mei who was in charge of making the bed, and there was nothing he could do about it. Jian Mingyu didn't know a few good brothers, so Jian Mei could only do it.
Jian Mei is very interesting. She thinks about whomever she lives with, but if it is not hers, she will not try her best to fight for it.Just like now, she doesn't even have a look of envy on her face, and jealousy is even more impossible.This is also why it happened that Jian Mei took good care of Jian Mingyu and his brothers when she was in her boudoir, and after she got married, she didn't care about the source of their strange phenomenon at all.
After placing the furniture, the next step is to make the bed. This is the first time for Jian Mei to do this, but she often does this, and she can still handle it with just a little change.
Since they were in the same village, Jian Mei didn't eat at Zhong's house, and went back to Jian's house after making the bed.
Zhong Qingran went into the new room and took a look. It was very different from before. The original room was just a few pieces of furniture that could be used. There was a lot of space left, but now it was filled with all kinds of utensils.Fortunately, the new house is composed of two main rooms, the middle wall is opened, and a door is opened. The place is large enough, one is a study room, and the other is a bedroom. The living is very comfortable.
Zhong Qingran clearly felt that living alone and living with two were completely different things.Mr. Zhong and his wife cared so much about him, so they wouldn't think about buying things that they didn't need very much.
Getting married is different. The two elders can't wait to stuff all the good things into the new house, preferably stuff that can last a lifetime.
In the early morning of the next day, the Zhong family had a visitor, and the Zhong family was extremely busy.
The signboard of Zhongjiaqing Hefang has been put out, and there are quite a few businesses that have contacts with the Zhong family. Most of the partners in the county have come, some are shopkeepers, and some are owners. The latter needs to be received by Mr. Zhong in person.Seeing the well-dressed people stepping into the Zhong family's mansion, the villagers realized that the Zhong family was really different, and they seemed to be no longer in the same world as them.It's okay now, but it may not be easy to even step into the Zhong family's threshold in the future.
"Shopkeeper Liao, this way please, have a sip of tea first. I'm busy today, and I have to go to greet guests. I'm neglecting you. Please take care of me." After speaking, Mr. Zhong hurried to the gate again.There, Zhong Zhengren and Shopkeeper Han were also waiting for him.It's a pity that those who came from the cooperative businessman in person can only be entertained by Mr. Zhong, with the exception of shopkeeper Liao. He is the shopkeeper of the restaurant and has nothing to do with shopkeeper Han.
After surviving, even Mr. Zhong felt sore in his legs.He is not an old man who has nothing to do all day long, like playing with birds and walking his dog. Mr. Zhong works in the fields all year round. His physical fitness is very good, and he is so tired, which shows how heavy the workload of the day is.
"Shopkeeper Fu, it's a rare visitor, please come inside." Mr. Zhong led him to the outer study, then got up and went to the backyard, "Qingran, shopkeeper Fu is here, please treat me well."
"Okay, Grandpa, you're busy, I'll go right away." Zhong Qingran responded and left.
"Buyer Fu, this is?" Zhong Qingran asked, pointing to a pile of things on the table.
"Except for this, the rest are all given to you by my young master." Shopkeeper Fu paused, and then said, "The imperial court rewards should come later, so let me tell you first, so that you can prepare yourself. "
Zhong Qingran was stunned for a moment, he had thought about this at first, but after so many days passed, there was no sign of it, he had given up on this thought a long time ago.Regardless of whether there is a reward or not, he will do it anyway.
"Is there anything that needs special attention?" Zhong Qingran asked humbly.He really doesn't understand at all, and there is no one in the Zhong family who knows about these things. If you don't ask shopkeeper Fu, who should you ask?
"It's because I didn't make it clear. How about this, you call your grandparents over, and I'll tell you all together."
Now, Zhong Qingran was even more at a loss.Shopkeeper Fu didn't say much, after patting him awake, he urged him to go back quickly.
Zhong Qingran's eyes were full of doubts, but he didn't have time to think about it.
Mr. Zhong is at the gate, so it's easy to find.
"Grandpa, come with me." Now that the Zhong family is coming and going, Zhong Qingran said softly, not wanting to attract attention for the time being.
Seeing Qingran's eyes indicating, Mr. Zhong followed without even asking.
While walking, Zhong Qingran lowered his voice and said, "Grandpa, bring grandma here too. I'll wait for you in the study outside."
Mr. Zhong didn't hesitate, and hurriedly turned to the backyard.
Not long after Zhong Qingran sat down, Mr. Zhong and his wife came together.
"Qingran, why did you call us here?" Tong pulled him aside and asked in his ear.
"Grandma, I don't know, let's go, let's go and listen to what shopkeeper Fu has to say."
"Mr. Zhong, Mrs. Tong, don't stand there. I'm too embarrassed to sit down if you're like this." Shopkeeper Fu got up and let the two elders sit on the chairs, and then he said, "Qing Ran has made great efforts to relieve the epidemic. Helped my young master again, my young master asked for a reward for Qingran, and you will accept the order when the time comes."
Shopkeeper Fu's simple words were like a clap of thunder on the ground, which made the three people dizzy.Mr. Zhong and his wife were shocked. This was a great joy. Could it be that smoke was rising from his old Zhong's ancestral grave?
It took a long time for Mr. Zhong and his wife to react. Just because they realized what shopkeeper Fu said, the two elders were so excited that they couldn't even speak.
Zhong Qingran was better, but not much better than Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, and the smile on his face could not be stopped.This is an imperial decree. Since he decided not to take an official career, how could he have thought that one day he would have something to do with the royal family?
For the excited mood of the three members of the Zhong family, shopkeeper Fu can understand it. It is an honor to receive the imperial decree. No matter how many people want to ask for it, they can’t ask for it. Where did Zhang Yao's prescription come from? The master didn't ask him to investigate deeply, so it's not easy for him to make his own opinion.Seeing that the imperial decree has been invited, the master must have already solved this problem.
When the three of Zhong Qingran calmed down, shopkeeper Fu told them clearly all the things that need attention, and after making sure that there was no problem, he said, "Qingran, my young master knows what you are doing today. Marriage, I specially invite you for today's imperial decree, a good man will do it to the end, and the time for passing the decree is set after the church visit, while there is still time, you should hurry up and talk to your future daughter-in-law."
"Business Manager Fu, couples can't meet each other before they get married, so how about this, I'll take care of it." Mr. Zhong took the initiative to take over the job.
Shopkeeper Fu patted his forehead with some annoyance, and said apologetically, "I was so dazed that I forgot about this. If this messes up Qingran's good business, where am I going to compensate him for a perfect wedding gift?" ?”
Zhong Qingran didn't have so many taboos, but it would be best to have a good omen.Besides, not for himself, but for Mr. and Mrs. Zhong's sake, he will try his best to stop shopkeeper Fu's proposal.
Meeting before getting married is an ominous sign, and I feel uncomfortable, thinking about it all the time, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong's life is not easy, this is not a trivial matter.Mental damage is harder to heal than physical damage.
Mr. Zhong walked quickly towards Jian's house. It was quite lively there, but compared with Zhong's house, it was much deserted.
Seeing Mr. Zhong, the relatives of Jian's family were a little dazed.The two children are about to get married, why did the in-laws come over?Fortunately, this did not violate the rules of the ancestors, so Mr. Zhong was still allowed in.
There were quite a few people in the wedding room, and Jian Mingyu's family, the Zhou family, also came.Earlier, when Jian Mingyu was still young, his natal family had frequent contacts with his family. Unfortunately, after the death of Jian Mingyu's mother, the two families had no contact with each other, and basically did not communicate with each other. Zhou's family raised him, so it can be said that he was afraid to avoid him.
Mr. Zhong invited everyone out, and explained in detail the matter of receiving the order. Jian Mingyu was inexplicably surprised when he heard it, and even his eyes widened.Jian Mingyu is clearly aware of what Zhong Qingran did, but who would think about it?
"Hello, third brother."
"So good!" Zhong Qingran grabbed a handful of candies and stuffed them into Zhong Qingzhao's hands.
Zhong Qingzhao and Zhong Qingran were not familiar with each other. After seeing the ceremony, they kept circling around Zhong Zhengxin's feet.
After chatting for a few words, Zhong Zhengren and Zhong Zhengzhi came over with a few children, and now the main room became lively.The children gathered together, joking and playing, having a good time.
The women were busy in the kitchen, while the men were chatting in the main room, mostly about the trivial things that happened in each family in the past few months.
Here are all Zhong Qingran's elders, and he listened attentively, adhering to the principle of listening more and talking less.From the short communication before, Zhong Qingran concluded that Zhong Zhengxin seemed to be doing well in Shangyang Mansion City, and he felt quite high-spirited, which Zhong Qingran had never felt in the few meetings with him at home.
Not only Zhong Zhengxin, but even Zhong Zhengren and Zhong Zhengzhi have changed a lot.After all, it is different to be the master of one's own family. This has nothing to do with character, and the status is different. If you continue to act as before, it is estimated that the family will fall into a precarious situation sooner or later.When the family members can't stand up by themselves, who can protect them from the wind and rain?
Zhong Zhengren's nature has not changed, it is still the same, but a little more courageous.
Zhong Zhengzhi still has a clear mind and eyes, but his words are a little more tactful, and he no longer speaks sharply and bluntly.This can be regarded as one of his growth. After all, words of praise don’t matter. Others might be happy to hear them.
From Zhong Qingran's point of view, his father and four uncles had very distinct personalities.Not to mention his father, he is a well-behaved farmer.The second uncle is more shrewd, so doing business is in line with his temperament.Third Uncle is tactful, knows how to flatter and win over, and has a good cooking skill, so he should be able to manage a small restaurant.
Fourth Uncle had good eyesight, but it was a pity that he suffered from his mouth, and he knew it in his heart, so he didn't venture outside, and stayed at home as a small landlord with peace of mind.As for Fifth Uncle, Zhong Qingran couldn't tell clearly, anyway, his manner was obviously different from the other four, probably it had a lot to do with him being a scholar, and his relationship with his four elder brothers was not far or close, and it was difficult to behave in accordance with the rules Let people find fault.
Zhong Qingran feels a little sorry for his fourth uncle, he is too straightforward, no matter which industry he enters, he is easily suppressed by others, and it is quite difficult to get ahead.Otherwise, with his heart, he will definitely be able to do something.
"Zhengxin, are you okay when you come back at this time?" Mr. Zhong is very concerned about his youngest son's studies. The ethnology has not been on vacation yet, and Cangshan Academy must be the same.But he was worried. He was very pleased that his youngest son could go home and participate in Qingran's wedding ceremony.It is better to care about relatives than to be indifferent.
"It's okay, it's only a few days before the holiday. When the master learned about it, he approved the leave for me." Zhong Zhengxin had a smile in his eyes. He lived a comfortable life in Cangshan Academy, surrounded by a mentor, no one would know what was good or bad Even if the temperament is not with him, at least he will not associate with him. He also met several like-minded classmates.
"That's good. My family can't help you with your affairs. Make more friends with your classmates, and you can build a good relationship with your husband. Even if you don't pass the exam, with this relationship, you can still be a scholar in the government office." Find an errand here." Mr. Zhong cheerfully twirled his beard, his eyes flashed with anticipation.
Zhong Qingran shook his head, and sighed inwardly, the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty had already engraved their worship of scribes into their bones, and being an official was the most popular among them.In their eyes, this is a matter of honoring the ancestors, and those who are incompetent are fine, but if they have a bit of courage, the family can still make do, it is really tight in their belts, and they have to confess a student.
Ke Wenzhi said, how could it be so easy to go?Most of them were students who had their heads smashed and bloody, even if it was so, it didn't stop the latecomers from going forward. It can be seen how important it is for them to be an official and change their family.
Zhong Qingran knew in his heart that on the one hand, he might not be able to compare with the many students who had studied hard for ten or twenty years, and on the other hand, his temperament was not suitable for an official career.There is another point that is the most important. He feels that if the above two points are all right, he will become an official as he wishes, and this last point may be difficult for him to overcome.
Zhong Qingran's ideology is incompatible with the Great Zhou Dynasty. If he wants to gain something in his official career, he must abandon his past self, so what's the point of his being alive?It would be more comfortable to erase his memory.
Zhong Qingran felt that he was thinking too much, don't think that a modern person can play well in ancient times, at least he doesn't have much advantage in the imperial examination, maybe not as good.I thought, how much can a person who can't even recognize traditional Chinese characters achieve in ancient Chinese?Anyway, as an art student, he doesn't have this ability.
If Zhong Qingran hadn't learned Chinese medicine from his grandfather, and also inherited some of the original owner's memories, he might have to relearn even the characters.Another point is that the daily language of the Great Zhou Dynasty was vernacular, and the imperial examination required examinations such as the Four Books and Five Classics, all of which were ancient prose, and his scalp became numb after reading it for a long time.
People who can't learn Chinese well in modern times think that in ancient times, they can learn it immediately, and they can get rid of students who have studied it for an unknown number of years. Isn't this nonsense?
The various thoughts that flashed through Zhong Qingran's mind were interrupted by Zhong Zhengxin's reply.
At this time, Zhong Zhengxin was listening carefully to Mr. Zhong's teachings. When he heard the last sentence, he frowned slightly, and instantly disappeared the unnaturalness.At this very moment, Zhong Qingran happened to be looking straight at him. It seemed that he, the fifth uncle, was very confident, and he was sure that he would be successful in the exam.
After chatting for a while, Zhong Qingyang and other students also returned together.Next year there will be a baby test, and Zhong Qingyang intends to give it a try, so he asks Zhong Zhengxin for advice.Zhong Qingyang studied for two years when he was a child, and then he dropped out of school, but he never gave up. He would flip through books in his spare time. Now that he is re-entering ethnology, his proposal is not unexpected at all.
To be honest, there are quite a few people in the Zhong family who can read and write, and Mr. Zhong and Zhong Zhengren have both studied for two years. Money allows them to continue their studies.Zhong Qingyang's reason was that his family could not afford to support two students. Given the similar qualifications of the two, one had been trained for more than ten years, and the other was still a young child. It was clear at a glance who to choose.
When Zhong Zhengxin and Zhong Qingyang were teaching the experience of Tongsheng Exam, the others stopped talking and listened quietly and intently until the food was served.
The dinner was very sumptuous. Since Zhong Qingran was about to get married, the family had prepared a lot of ingredients that could be stored for a long time, plus the ones that Zhong Qingran brought back from Shangjing, it was even better than a formal banquet.After all, the things Zhong Qingran brought back were either rare in Pingyang County, or they were of relatively high quality and limited in quantity, not enough for banquets, so they all used them on his family.
The 15 people are divided into two tables, one for men and one for women and children.The Zhong family does not lack this food money now, the dishes on both tables are the same, and the quantity is sufficient, so there is no need to compete for a quick meal.
The staple food is Japonica rice, which is light green in color and has a light fragrance, and it is not seen in the farmhouse at all.This was not bought by Zhong Qingran, but was given to him by Guard Wang before he left from Shangjing.The output of green japonica rice is small, and it is basically not sold in the market. Once it is produced, it is wrapped up by the rich and powerful. It can be said that even the rich may not be able to buy it.
Zhong Qingran had no impression of green japonica rice before, and he only got to know about it after seeing it, which further proved that the person behind shopkeeper Fu is not young.
Meat dishes include boiled chicken, braised pork belly, steamed pork ribs, pan-fried yellow croaker, shredded jellyfish with sour radish, stir-fried squid, and a fish head tofu soup. See you next time.
Zhong Qingran went at a good time, just in time for the cold winter months.Winter in Beijing is very cold, ice cubes are easy to get, and fresh seafood is not available, so we can only buy some frozen seafood as the next best thing.Of course, most of the seafood that appeared in the market were low- to medium-quality, with very few high-grade and extreme-grade seafood. Once they appeared, they would be bought by rich people. Therefore, what Zhong Qingran brought home were all medium-quality seafood.
Tong Shi has never eaten seafood, so naturally she doesn't know how to cook these dishes. Zhong Qingran said that she cooks these dishes.Fortunately, these seafood recipes are very simple, as soon as Zhong Qingran said it, Mrs. Tong immediately understood.Isn't it braised and pan-fried? She knows this.As for the heat issue, don't worry about it that much, as long as it is ripe, no one will care if it is a little older.Anyway, no matter how careful you are, can the craftsmanship of the peasants be compared to that of the chef?
Although the taste of sea fish is quite different from that of river fish, it is still fish, and there is not much difference in essence.Squid and shredded jellyfish are different. They are both seafood, but not fish. For the Zhong family, the taste of these two dishes is relatively novel.Although the frequency of adults extending their chopsticks to these two dishes has become higher, at least the appearance of eating is acceptable. Children are not so particular. They can choose whichever they like to eat, as long as they don’t pick up the whole person. Picking up the plate and pouring it into his rice bowl, Tong and the others didn't scold him aloud.
You chopsticks and I chopsticks, after a few rounds, a few dishes will bottom out.Seeing the popularity of the ingredients he brought back, Zhong Qingran was also happy, and a smile appeared on his face.
This family banquet can be said to be a joy for the host and guest.
Zhong Zhengxin's family had no house in Hewan Village, so they were housed in the front yard of Zhong's house.After traveling for a long time, I was a bit tired, not to mention there was a pregnant woman around, and Mr. Zhong didn't let Zhong Zhengxin have a long talk. After dinner, he sent his family to rest.
"Zhengxin, don't you have a lot of money at home? How can you manage such a good banquet?" Mrs. Li couldn't figure it out.
Zhong Zhengxin frowned and thought for a moment, then said: "I guess it's because the eldest brother and the fourth brother haven't paid the money, so father shouldn't be short of money, and now the family population is simple and the expenses are not big. It's normal to be better. What I care about is the Japonica rice, which is specially provided by the royal family. The rest of the poorer quality have all entered high-end households. There are very few circulating in the market. I don't know where Qingran can get it. Yes, I also ate there once at my mentor."
"It's so precious? It's better than white rice when I eat it." Li Shi was surprised.
"You're eating too fast. Chew the Japonica rice more, it will leave a fragrance on your lips and teeth." Zhong Zhengxin shook his head, feeling sorry for the exquisite food being ruined like a cow chewing peonies.
"I'll try it next time. Parents should still have it. I don't know if I can still eat it." Li's eyes showed longing.Going to Shangyang Mansion City opened her eyes. There is a completely different world from Hewan Village.Being used to living in Fucheng, she even looked down on the countryside.Of course, she also thought about it in her heart, but she didn't dare to show it on her face.
"Father won't be so stingy. If I really want to, I will definitely bring it out for everyone to enjoy at the next family banquet." Zhong Zhengxin looked far away. His mentor, Liu Jing, is the director of Cangshan Academy, and his status is only behind the head of the mountain. Down.
Unlike most gentlemen, Liu Jing was born in a family of officials and taught at Cangshan Academy as a Jinshi.For him, teaching and educating people is purely a hobby.Otherwise, with his family paving the way, he would have been wandering in his official career.Perhaps it is the same, Liu Jing's knowledge is very good, and his reputation has spread all over the nearby state capitals.
Zhong Zhengxin was also lucky, he didn't pass the exam, whoever wanted to lose the mulberry elm harvested in the east should fall on Liu Jing.He would not know that he was so lucky, it was all thanks to his three nephews.
Mr. Zhong is aware of Zhong Qingran's special abilities. As for Zhong Zhengxin's success in the examination of a scholar and worshiping Liu Jing as his teacher, Mr. Zhong can't figure out how much of this is his own ability, but he believes that there must be a talisman The effect is included.Mr. Zhong never thought of letting each of his children and grandchildren have one. If everyone in the family is lucky, it will inevitably attract the attention of others. Maybe there will be more people who pay attention. Let’s not talk about the burden. If one fails, the whole family will fall into trouble. in danger.
Besides, people are greedy. Even if outsiders don't know about it, there is a high possibility of internal strife after their own family members find out.Can add good luck to oneself, how can ordinary people withstand such a big temptation?
People's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants. If you have one, you want to have two. If one day Qingran can't satisfy everyone, is Qingran going to kill each other with his other children and grandchildren?Mr. Zhong absolutely didn't want to see this.Therefore, Zhong Qingran only attached a small amount of good fortune to the amulet sent by Tong's afterwards, just to ensure that no one would be unlucky.
Zhong Qingran was not worried at all that these amulets with good luck would be used by people who were hostile to him. Even if such people took them, they would put the amulets away because of the rejection of them by good luck.
As far as the function of luck is concerned, no matter what Zhong Zhengxin thinks, at least he was not hostile to Zhong Qingran before.As for the future, who knows.People's thoughts are changing anytime and anywhere, and no one can say for sure what will happen in the future.
No one would wrong Zhong Qingran if Mr. Zhong and his wife were wronged. The rest of Jian Mingyu's dowry was fine. The wood used for the furniture was the best within his ability.Fortunately, they live in the north, which also has an advantage, that is, every household lives in Kang, which saves the step of beating the bed.You must know that the bed is the largest piece of furniture, and it is also a facade. Even in a farmhouse, it is a costly item.
The day before getting married is the day when the dowry is issued.Early in the morning, Jian Mingyu's house was crowded with people, all of them craned their necks to watch the excitement, mainly because they wanted to see what Jian Mingyu's dowry was like.Hewan Village has a large population, and several happy events are held every year, but it is rare to see significant ones, especially the sudden rise of the Zhong family, which is even more eye-catching.
I saw that the dowry was placed all over the yard, ranging from cupboards to needles and threads, everything that can be used in daily life can be said to be everything.This made the villagers who basically couldn't enter the big family's house to watch the makeup look envious.The Zhong family was similar to them last year, and after a year, there have been such earth-shaking changes, which amazed them all, and they all thought that if only they could be so lucky.
It's a pity, no matter how much you think about it, it's useless. If the money is really so easy to earn, they would have sent it a long time ago. Why wait until now?
There are only two brothers in Jian Mingyu's family, including Jian Mei who came to help, and there are only three of them. Jian Mingyu must be excluded here. As tomorrow's groom, it is not good for him to hang around in front of everyone all the time, and Jian Mingchen is still a child. , there is so much dowry, how can the two of them take care of it?
As for Jian Mingyu's grandparents' family, people have come. The question is, does Jian Mingyu dare to let them see it?Obviously not, let his grandma and two aunts look after him, maybe he will be taken to their home.This is really likely to happen, and it is much easier to defend against outsiders than against one's own people.
No way, Zhong Qingran can only let his mother go and take care of him.Originally, the best candidate was his fourth aunt, but it was a pity that Mrs. Liu was pregnant, so it was obviously not suitable to appear in such a lively occasion. If there was a collision, no one could afford the consequences.
It is actually very inappropriate for the Zhong family to do this. After all, the Ming family is Jian Mingyu's future mother-in-law. How can a mother-in-law help her daughter-in-law take care of the dowry?But Jian Mingyu really had no other candidates, so he could only make a compromise.Anyway, they are not very wealthy, and a small mistake in the details does not hinder much.
"What kind of wood is this? It looks different from the usual ones." A woman touched the light yellow wardrobe that was only painted with varnish and waxed, and frowned in thought, trying to find the result from memory, but unfortunately failed.
"Isn't it pine wood?" Another woman next to her took her eyes away from the jewelry and looked at it carefully, but she didn't know the same thing.
"This is huanghuali, and it looks like it's of good quality." There are still many people who know the goods in Zhongjia Village, and soon someone solved the question of the previous woman.The man scanned all the furniture, and then said, "It's all made of yellow rosewood, and it's worth a lot."
"Didn't it mean that the Zhong family only gave 50 taels of dowry? The dowry is so complete, it should be more than that? Could it be that Jian Mingyu's family is so rich?"
"Maybe the Zhong family subsidized it privately. It would be nice if Jian Mingyu could save 20 taels. How could he have such a family background? He is also lucky. He became the steward of the Zhong family, and all the money was earned from the Zhong family." , What is even more unexpected is that he was actually favored by the Zhong family, isn't this marriage a blessing?"
"Yeah, I think he is the best married man in our village. The young lady next to him is already soaked in a honey pot. Even if he is married high, the changes will not be so obvious these days. He is all of a sudden. A poor boy who has to budget carefully when he is full, skips a few levels and becomes a man of rich clothes and food, no wonder he is willing to marry, and if it were me, I would be very happy."
"It's just you, how can rich people look up to you."
"Look at what you said, why are you so serious? I'm just talking."
"Forget about the furniture. No matter how good it is, it can only be placed at home. Jewelry and clothes will not be buried. How face-saving it is to wear out! Look, the gold and silver dazzled my eyes. Unfortunately, I don't even have any silver studs, so I really want to get some."
……
Soon, the auspicious time is approaching, and the porters invited are ready, and they can act immediately after an order.
The surrounding villagers consciously stood on both sides, making way for the dowry to pass.
With the sound of "go", the dowry began to move slowly, and when the last dowry went out, the lively villagers stood in front of the door, and there was no trace of the first dowry.This is extremely respectable in a peasant family, and it is more beautiful than a landlord master marrying a son and a daughter.
Jian Mingyu's house and Zhong Qingran's house are in the same alley, but the dowry goes in another direction. It will circle around the village and then be carried into Zhong's house from the other side.
The Zhong family is originally a new house, so it is not impossible to directly use it as a new house.But Mr. Zhong and his wife are not willing to ask someone to repair it again.Now, the new house is empty, and all the original furniture in the house has been removed, just waiting for Jian Mingyu's dowry to come to fill it.
It was Jian Mei who was in charge of making the bed, and there was nothing he could do about it. Jian Mingyu didn't know a few good brothers, so Jian Mei could only do it.
Jian Mei is very interesting. She thinks about whomever she lives with, but if it is not hers, she will not try her best to fight for it.Just like now, she doesn't even have a look of envy on her face, and jealousy is even more impossible.This is also why it happened that Jian Mei took good care of Jian Mingyu and his brothers when she was in her boudoir, and after she got married, she didn't care about the source of their strange phenomenon at all.
After placing the furniture, the next step is to make the bed. This is the first time for Jian Mei to do this, but she often does this, and she can still handle it with just a little change.
Since they were in the same village, Jian Mei didn't eat at Zhong's house, and went back to Jian's house after making the bed.
Zhong Qingran went into the new room and took a look. It was very different from before. The original room was just a few pieces of furniture that could be used. There was a lot of space left, but now it was filled with all kinds of utensils.Fortunately, the new house is composed of two main rooms, the middle wall is opened, and a door is opened. The place is large enough, one is a study room, and the other is a bedroom. The living is very comfortable.
Zhong Qingran clearly felt that living alone and living with two were completely different things.Mr. Zhong and his wife cared so much about him, so they wouldn't think about buying things that they didn't need very much.
Getting married is different. The two elders can't wait to stuff all the good things into the new house, preferably stuff that can last a lifetime.
In the early morning of the next day, the Zhong family had a visitor, and the Zhong family was extremely busy.
The signboard of Zhongjiaqing Hefang has been put out, and there are quite a few businesses that have contacts with the Zhong family. Most of the partners in the county have come, some are shopkeepers, and some are owners. The latter needs to be received by Mr. Zhong in person.Seeing the well-dressed people stepping into the Zhong family's mansion, the villagers realized that the Zhong family was really different, and they seemed to be no longer in the same world as them.It's okay now, but it may not be easy to even step into the Zhong family's threshold in the future.
"Shopkeeper Liao, this way please, have a sip of tea first. I'm busy today, and I have to go to greet guests. I'm neglecting you. Please take care of me." After speaking, Mr. Zhong hurried to the gate again.There, Zhong Zhengren and Shopkeeper Han were also waiting for him.It's a pity that those who came from the cooperative businessman in person can only be entertained by Mr. Zhong, with the exception of shopkeeper Liao. He is the shopkeeper of the restaurant and has nothing to do with shopkeeper Han.
After surviving, even Mr. Zhong felt sore in his legs.He is not an old man who has nothing to do all day long, like playing with birds and walking his dog. Mr. Zhong works in the fields all year round. His physical fitness is very good, and he is so tired, which shows how heavy the workload of the day is.
"Shopkeeper Fu, it's a rare visitor, please come inside." Mr. Zhong led him to the outer study, then got up and went to the backyard, "Qingran, shopkeeper Fu is here, please treat me well."
"Okay, Grandpa, you're busy, I'll go right away." Zhong Qingran responded and left.
"Buyer Fu, this is?" Zhong Qingran asked, pointing to a pile of things on the table.
"Except for this, the rest are all given to you by my young master." Shopkeeper Fu paused, and then said, "The imperial court rewards should come later, so let me tell you first, so that you can prepare yourself. "
Zhong Qingran was stunned for a moment, he had thought about this at first, but after so many days passed, there was no sign of it, he had given up on this thought a long time ago.Regardless of whether there is a reward or not, he will do it anyway.
"Is there anything that needs special attention?" Zhong Qingran asked humbly.He really doesn't understand at all, and there is no one in the Zhong family who knows about these things. If you don't ask shopkeeper Fu, who should you ask?
"It's because I didn't make it clear. How about this, you call your grandparents over, and I'll tell you all together."
Now, Zhong Qingran was even more at a loss.Shopkeeper Fu didn't say much, after patting him awake, he urged him to go back quickly.
Zhong Qingran's eyes were full of doubts, but he didn't have time to think about it.
Mr. Zhong is at the gate, so it's easy to find.
"Grandpa, come with me." Now that the Zhong family is coming and going, Zhong Qingran said softly, not wanting to attract attention for the time being.
Seeing Qingran's eyes indicating, Mr. Zhong followed without even asking.
While walking, Zhong Qingran lowered his voice and said, "Grandpa, bring grandma here too. I'll wait for you in the study outside."
Mr. Zhong didn't hesitate, and hurriedly turned to the backyard.
Not long after Zhong Qingran sat down, Mr. Zhong and his wife came together.
"Qingran, why did you call us here?" Tong pulled him aside and asked in his ear.
"Grandma, I don't know, let's go, let's go and listen to what shopkeeper Fu has to say."
"Mr. Zhong, Mrs. Tong, don't stand there. I'm too embarrassed to sit down if you're like this." Shopkeeper Fu got up and let the two elders sit on the chairs, and then he said, "Qing Ran has made great efforts to relieve the epidemic. Helped my young master again, my young master asked for a reward for Qingran, and you will accept the order when the time comes."
Shopkeeper Fu's simple words were like a clap of thunder on the ground, which made the three people dizzy.Mr. Zhong and his wife were shocked. This was a great joy. Could it be that smoke was rising from his old Zhong's ancestral grave?
It took a long time for Mr. Zhong and his wife to react. Just because they realized what shopkeeper Fu said, the two elders were so excited that they couldn't even speak.
Zhong Qingran was better, but not much better than Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, and the smile on his face could not be stopped.This is an imperial decree. Since he decided not to take an official career, how could he have thought that one day he would have something to do with the royal family?
For the excited mood of the three members of the Zhong family, shopkeeper Fu can understand it. It is an honor to receive the imperial decree. No matter how many people want to ask for it, they can’t ask for it. Where did Zhang Yao's prescription come from? The master didn't ask him to investigate deeply, so it's not easy for him to make his own opinion.Seeing that the imperial decree has been invited, the master must have already solved this problem.
When the three of Zhong Qingran calmed down, shopkeeper Fu told them clearly all the things that need attention, and after making sure that there was no problem, he said, "Qingran, my young master knows what you are doing today. Marriage, I specially invite you for today's imperial decree, a good man will do it to the end, and the time for passing the decree is set after the church visit, while there is still time, you should hurry up and talk to your future daughter-in-law."
"Business Manager Fu, couples can't meet each other before they get married, so how about this, I'll take care of it." Mr. Zhong took the initiative to take over the job.
Shopkeeper Fu patted his forehead with some annoyance, and said apologetically, "I was so dazed that I forgot about this. If this messes up Qingran's good business, where am I going to compensate him for a perfect wedding gift?" ?”
Zhong Qingran didn't have so many taboos, but it would be best to have a good omen.Besides, not for himself, but for Mr. and Mrs. Zhong's sake, he will try his best to stop shopkeeper Fu's proposal.
Meeting before getting married is an ominous sign, and I feel uncomfortable, thinking about it all the time, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong's life is not easy, this is not a trivial matter.Mental damage is harder to heal than physical damage.
Mr. Zhong walked quickly towards Jian's house. It was quite lively there, but compared with Zhong's house, it was much deserted.
Seeing Mr. Zhong, the relatives of Jian's family were a little dazed.The two children are about to get married, why did the in-laws come over?Fortunately, this did not violate the rules of the ancestors, so Mr. Zhong was still allowed in.
There were quite a few people in the wedding room, and Jian Mingyu's family, the Zhou family, also came.Earlier, when Jian Mingyu was still young, his natal family had frequent contacts with his family. Unfortunately, after the death of Jian Mingyu's mother, the two families had no contact with each other, and basically did not communicate with each other. Zhou's family raised him, so it can be said that he was afraid to avoid him.
Mr. Zhong invited everyone out, and explained in detail the matter of receiving the order. Jian Mingyu was inexplicably surprised when he heard it, and even his eyes widened.Jian Mingyu is clearly aware of what Zhong Qingran did, but who would think about it?
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