Chapter 3 The Darling

"What kind of embroidery building to build!! "Old woman Xia said with a tiger face.

"It's that the second brother has already passed the age of saying goodbye, so you have to deal with it quickly. The fifth brother has also reached the age of kissing, and in a year or two, the fourth brother will also have to increase the population. ”

"It's time for our house to be renovated. ”

How else to say: there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure. Sure enough, as soon as Mrs. Xia spoke, Xia Xiucai was reluctant, and she could only suppress those strange ideas.

"If you want me to see, the main house might as well be a small two-story building. The fourth brother, who has always been taciturn, talked endlessly when he talked about building a house and adding something to the family. As he spoke, he took a stick and drew on the ground, and in a short time a two-story building was drawn.

"Father and mother and ninth sister can live on it, and it is more convenient for the eldest brother and sister-in-law to live on the first floor with grandmother. ”

"Make a big stove in the middle. My grandmother lived in the east, and my eldest brother and sister-in-law lived in the west. The fourth brother added a few more strokes, separating a few rooms on the east and west sides.

"Anyway, there are places on both sides of the main house, so there are two houses on each side. On one side, the fifth brother lived with a few younger brothers. The third brother can also live when they come back, and in the future, the fifth brother or the second brother can live regardless of who marries him, and I live with Xiuxiu on the other side. ”

Xia Xiucai also thought it was very good when he saw it, the fifth brother was still good at studying, and he was also good at camping, and he would definitely go to the county seat in the future. However, the second brother came back from selling horses this time, and he had to hurry up and talk about his family, so that the house could be used.

The third brother and sister-in-law also nodded frequently when they heard this. Although the sister-in-law also wants to go out to live, she knows her responsibilities when she marries her eldest son, so she naturally has nothing to say.

Xia Xiucai saw that this matter was settled, and talked about the child's clothes.

The third brother stabbed the third sister-in-law several times in a row, and the third sister-in-law reluctantly said that there was still some good fabric at home and could add a few small clothes to her sister.

The eldest sister-in-law smiled secretly in her heart, "It's better for my younger brother and sister to take out the cloth, and we can do it together faster." ”

The third sister-in-law turned around and glared at the third brother quickly, but her mouth also responded happily, "That feeling is good." ”

Seeing that the matter was settled, Mrs. Xia waved her hand to let everyone disperse, what to do.

Xia Xiucai hurriedly stopped everyone, and talked about naming Jiu'er, so that everyone could come up with ideas.

"It's good to call Jiaofeng. Mrs. Xia said, "Our Xia family's Jiaojiao." ”

Xia Xiucai shook his head again and again, "It's too cheesy." ”

Old woman Xia looked at her son angrily: "I shouldn't let you study." ”

Brother Xia and Fourth Brother Xia, who don't read much, didn't dare to speak up because of this Xia Xiucai's board back then.

The third brother's brain is smart enough, and he has read some books. It's just that he prefers the way of management, and he is not interested in the sage book at all, but he is spiritual, and he hurriedly strokes his chin and pretends to meditate.

There are a few brothers, and the fifth brother reads well, and he muttered for a while: "Choosing a name is not like building a house and making clothes in such a hurry." It's okay to take your time and come up with a good name. ”

As he spoke, a few raindrops fell from the sky. Everyone hurriedly hid in the house.

"It's raining anyway, what are your good names, think about it quickly. Xia Xiucai completely ignored his sons' excuses and urged viciously.

"Dad, why don't I pick out the wood and stones for building the house first?" Fourth Brother Xia couldn't think of a name and wanted to slip away.

Xia Xiucai's eyes widened, and even his beard was pouted in anger, and Fourth Brother Xia quickly lowered his head and scratched his head in meditation.

At this moment, Xia Liuge rushed in from outside with a few laughs. Suddenly, I saw that the adults were all in the hall, and I was so frightened that I immediately silenced myself. He lowered his eyebrows and pressed against the wall, and was about to sneak into his room.

Xia Xiucai hurriedly drank them, "I don't study all day long, the sixth and the seventh, you two are brothers, give your sister a name." Write another essay on that name. At this time, I saw that the eldest grandson was also standing behind. "It's the same with bolts. ”

"Ah!?" Xia Lao Liu, Xia Lao Qi plus their eldest nephew, the three little people immediately elongated their eyes and drooped their mouths. In just an instant, several lively teenagers withered so much that they even hung their heads.

The little little eight, who was not named, hid behind his brothers and immediately slipped into the room like a fish.

Fifth Brother Xia was really confused when he saw his father. Busy said: "You don't have to stick to the word Yanzi, the swallow's swallow is also good, and it is more suitable for the daughter's family." Then he gave Xia Liuge a look.

Brother Xia Liu heard his brother's words, but he didn't receive a look. Wuzi lowered his head and whispered indignantly: "Daddy, why don't you wait for my sister to grow up and then choose a name." It's just like the big brother, we have passed it on for several generations, and the big brother is not just a continuation of our Xia family. ”

The second brother looks like Erlang, but he named him Yanwen, and before he could say the words "make people laugh and lose their big teeth", he was pinched by Brother Xia Qi, who was a little ghost, on the side.

The fifth brother hurriedly said: "The Book of Poetry Daya has 'both Yan Yu Zong, Fu Lu is descending', Daddy looks at how it is called Xia Yan Zong." ”

Hearing this, Xia Xiucai's face, which was originally blue from being angry with Sixth Brother Xia, finally eased. "It's not proper, she has a daughter's family, and I'm afraid that it will be too hard to use the word 'zong' in the future. ”

Zhu'er looked at the rain outside, "Then, it's better to call it Yanyu." ”

Mrs. Xia paused for a moment: "**?!, not good, which girl's family has such a lewd name." ”

Brother Qi applauded when he heard this: "I have a good name, the so-called vulgar is elegant, why not call it Xiaoyu." Our family name is Xia, and my sister was born in the summer, and it happened to be raining lightly outside. ”

Mrs. Xia patted her thigh, "That's right, it's a good name." ”

Xia Xiucai also bowed slightly, this is a good name that can be appreciated by both the elegant and the vulgar and can stand up to scrutiny. As soon as he felt comfortable, he waved his hand and let the sixth and seventh brothers go down.

The sixth brother followed the seventh brother into the next room.

Still indignant in his heart, he looked at the seventh brother and complained, "Am I not right?"

"You don't look at your father's face. Xiao Qi said disapprerovingly.

"Hmph, the road is uneven, everyone is stepping on it. "Sixth brother, this little scale, is going to speak when he sees injustice.

The second brother himself said that he was embarrassed to say his name when he went out to his brother. The fifth brother is so Sven alone, and his father saw that people were sturdy when they were young, so they named him Yanwu. I thought I was the old man and called it longevity. Seeing that the fourth brother was born thin and small, he was called Yanfu, I think it is Yanfu. ”

When the seventh brother heard this, it became more and more unlikely, so he hurriedly pulled the sixth brother and the bolt against the wall to listen to what the next door said.

When everyone in the room saw that the matter was almost discussed, they got up and dispersed again. Xia Xiucai hurriedly stopped everyone, "There is another matter here." As for you, you must always keep your sister in mind. ”

When everyone heard it, this sister who was born less than a day ago has already given birth to so many things. Now there can be something else. For a while, his eyes widened, and he looked at Xia Xiucai without blinking, and said in his heart that this dress, house, and name are all there, can you still do anything else.

Xia Xiucai coughed lightly twice, secretly proud in his heart. I pondered it for a night, and naturally came up with many things that others couldn't think of, how could I let you go so easily. Although he was almost confused, he couldn't help but have a look on his face at this time: "Your sister-in-law's dowry should also be prepared." I'll draw up a list of dowries for the time being, and you'll think about it and see if there's anything else to add. ”

Poof! Brother Xia hurriedly turned his head and sprayed a mouthful of water onto the wall.

Boom! Fourth Brother Xia's head was raised violently and hit the shoulder of Fourth Sister-in-law Xia behind him.

The slender and slender sister-in-law Xia Si was hit so hard that her bones hurt, and she couldn't help but take a breath.

Sister-in-law Xia on the side was so shocked that she suddenly raised her hand to stroke her forehead, and her elbow touched the cup to the ground.

Shh

Cough, cough, cough! Third Brother Xia swallowed a mouthful of water into his lungs, tore his sleeves from the third sister-in-law's hand, stroked his chest and coughed red.

Brother Xia Liu, who was eavesdropping next door, was unsteady on his feet and knocked down the bench.

Hmm, the bolt standing next to him happened to be smashed at his feet by the bench, covering his mouth while looking at the two uncles with tears in his eyes.

Oh! Brother Xia Qi, who was sitting on the bench and could hear it attentively, was knocked off the bench, and a fart sat on the ground and screamed in pain.

Squeaked a rat's tail was pressed under Xia Qige's buttocks, and he was struggling with his life.

"Boss, pay attention to making the bed and the furnishings in the room in the future. The third child, if you see a good cloth, you will keep it for your sister. Fourth, pay more attention to good wood, and give Jiu'er a household in the future. Let's take a look at the head or something, and let him pay attention to it with you when he is old in two years and six. ”

Xuan'er and Xia Qige looked at Xia Liuge with great envy when they heard this, as if Sixth Brother instantly became tall and could buy a dowry for Jiu'er's sister/little aunt in the shop.

Xia Xiucai explained like this, but she felt that her heart had never been so ironed. stood up, shook his head, and walked to the dark room of his daughter-in-law's confinement in a dashing manner.

Only the sons and daughters-in-law in the room turned their heads to look at their grandmothers.

Old woman Xia hurriedly said, "Your father is also reasonable. The dowry of this girl's family must be prepared in advance. ”

"Don't blame your father, you have eight brothers and sisters, just such a girl. You can't lose her. ”

"Oh, I need to see my granddaughter too. Mrs. Xia stood up with her support on the table, ignoring the complaining eyes of her grandchildren and daughters-in-law, and hurriedly walked towards the dark room. But I couldn't help but think happily in my heart, this is worthy of the ancestors and ancestors, how many generations have not had a daughter.

Xia Xiucai stood outside the door of the dark room and chatted to Xiao Xia's mother-in-law: "Lady!"

"Lady!" Seeing that no one answered, she shouted again, "Lady." ”

The people in the house saw that he finally refused to stop, so they had to sigh weakly: "His father, if you have anything, just say it." ”

"The girl's name has been chosen, and her nickname is Jiu'er. ”

"Oops. Xia Xiucai let out a long sigh, "This is our ninth doll." ”

The people in the room were silent.

"Lady, you've worked hard. Xia Xiucai sighed again.

Mrs. Xia glanced at her son, ignored him, pushed the door in, and said to her daughter-in-law carefully: "The name is also good, called Xiaoyu." Summer light rain. You see, this is not a Qiaozong, and it has really been raining lightly for the past two days. ”

"Don't worry about Jiu'er's little clothes, several daughters-in-law are busy. ”

"After washing the third, the fourth brother will build a house"

"The dowry list is ready," Mrs. Xia said in a rambling manner.

Xia Xiucai stood outside, his mouth was open, and Mrs. Xia said a case. After a while, he finished saying everything he had to say. I was secretly annoyed, how could my mother snatch all his words.

was annoyed, and then heard the old woman Xia exclaimed: "Oh! look, what a handsome girl, yawning so delicately." ”

"If you want me to say, those boys up front aren't really that good-looking. Oops!"

Xiao Xia's mother-in-law was half-lying, pursing her mouth to watch her mother-in-law tease her father-in-law. Although her mother-in-law is interested, she is also reasonable, she has given birth to so many sons, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law are also harmonious.

Sure enough, Xia Xiu outside listened to it, and was so anxious that she went to the house, walking back and forth around the door.

"Look at this little mouth, white and tender. After seeing so many children, it is still the most beautiful in our family. ”

"These eyes, I look like her father. It's black and bright. ”

"I look at the nose like. Xiao Xia lazily followed her mother-in-law's sentence.

Old Mrs. Xia laughed. "The nose is still like you. ”

"Oh, you see, you're having fun with me. ”

"Dad, why are you standing here? Xia Xiucai couldn't help being teased, and was about to go in and tease her, but it happened that Xia's sister-in-law came over to bring food to her mother-in-law.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, you go in and take Jiu'er out for me to see. Xia Xiucai said with a straight face.

"This" Sister-in-law Xia was angry in her heart, but it was not easy to refuse stubbornly. "I'll go in and ask my mother. ”

"Heh! These little hands are so strong. Sister-in-law Xia handed the bowl to her mother-in-law and immediately joined in the praise. Only Xia Xiucai outside was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks.

"Oh, oh, kick people. Old woman Xia shouted in a low voice.

Xia Xiucai was so anxious, "His sister-in-law, his sister-in-law." ”

Sister-in-law Xia had to hold back her laughter and said, "Dad, my mother said no." The baby is still too young. I can't see the wind. ”

"Why not! Continued, several of them showed me at that time. ”

"Dad, this is a girl, delicate. ”

Xia Xiucai stomped his feet when he heard it.