Chen Maodong and Qi Zhengke's two houses are almost identical, the beds are all new bedding and new quilts, and the six beds are enough for them to sleep with their children, so they all unanimously asked to live at home and not go to the inn to stay. The three men can stay anywhere for a few nights, but it is easier to solve.

The woman of the Bao family couldn't stay after playing in Hepu Town with her children for two days, "Zhengrong! When are they going to send us away? ”

Bao Zhengrong is actually anxious, although everything is fine, but after all, this is not as free as his own home. Before the eldest aunt and the others were in a hurry, he was already staring at Chen Maodong and Qi Zhengke, urging them to send them home earlier. It's just that the two of them are busy preparing for the dowry, because they have to come according to the etiquette of the Bao family, so they don't prepare in advance, so they can only wait for them to come and ask clearly, and then temporarily purchase according to the list listed by the Bao family. There are still some things that cannot be made on the spot, and we have to look for similar things to replace them, which delays a lot of time.

"Auntie! Don't worry, the two of them are busy buying dowry, and those tea ceremonies in our house, they don't have them here, and they all need to find similar alternatives. When they left in the morning, they said that they would be almost ready for another trip to the provincial capital today. ”

His eldest aunt was also listening to the side, and she didn't know that they were busy with the dowry, but now that she knew it, she hurriedly said, "Oops! They're busy with big things, so don't rush them. We're not in a hurry for a day or two, and we just happen to have some things to buy, so I'll take them around again. ”

They circled around the moat for the first day, because it was not yet time for the flowers to bloom and green. On both sides are bare willow poles. The flower beds on the slope are full of dead branches and leaves, and there is really nothing to look at.

On the other side of the river, the Wangjia Industrial Zone is endless. It's very desirable, but it's a pity that the bridgehead has a door, and no outsiders are allowed to enter.

Although there are many shops in the town, they can only stroll, and they have no money to buy things, so they gradually lose interest. Especially yesterday's bazaar, there are many kinds of things, and they are very cheap. The women of the Bao family just don't understand. There are a lot of people here, so why is this thing cheaper?

They bought all the money they had with them, which was of course all necessary for their own families. No one is buying blindly. Zhenghua and Zhengyin's mother saw that there were many things on the market that could be used as a dowry, and the price was half cheaper than that of her own side, so she was in a hurry. I knew that even if I borrowed, I had to borrow money and bring it over. Prepare the dowry for the daughters. The two daughters will be married by the end of the year at the latest. I didn't think that my daughter could marry into some great family, so I didn't need to prepare a dowry or anything. But now the situation is different, if they don't prepare some decent dowry for their daughter, how will they get along with others in the future?

At this time, I heard that the two future sons-in-law had already prepared the dowry and were going to go over together to make a big decision, which made me even more anxious. She really had no choice, so she had to ask her eldest nephew: "Zhengrong!" You, you, do you have any money with you? ”

Bao Zhengrong was stunned for a moment, and then reacted, "Uncle! Do you want to buy a dowry for your two younger sisters here? ”

His aunt nodded. He replied, "Yes! Everything here is so cheap, the same price for the same thing. You can buy double portions here. ”

"Auntie! I've got the money, so you can buy some of the things we need at home. As for the dowries of the two younger sisters, you don't have to worry! The two brothers-in-law said that after going to our house and making a decision, they would rush to the west to supervise the work, and the day of marriage would only be until the end of the year or the spring of next year. This year, let Zhenghua and Zhengyin follow me to work for another year, and earn a dozen taels of silver to come back, which is enough for their own dowry. What about you! Just figure out where to grow more cotton with your uncle at home, and make them a few more quilts! I heard that people here pay special attention to marrying a lot of quilts, the lowest is four beds, the highest is eighteen beds, just look at the family conditions. ”

His aunt and the aunt listening next to him were shocked, mother! Why do you need so many quilts? They sleep in a wedding quilt until they are old, and after a long time, it is really hard and does not care about the warmth, so they renovate it and use it. Who would have used so many quilts?

In fact, there are many quilts in this local custom, and the emphasis is on the meaning of the woman's wish that the girl will have more children and grandchildren in her mother-in-law's house, and it is not what some people think will let the married girl use the maiden quilt for a lifetime, so as not to forget the meaning of the mother's family.

Although the Bao family didn't know what these meant, they also planned to do it, and they didn't have to inquire about it. Uncle Bao Zhengrong knew that she didn't have to worry too much about the dowry, and she felt that her breathing was unobstructed all of a sudden, and her originally tired spirit was also refreshed. I just want to go back quickly so that my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and my own man can also get the news as soon as possible, and their family's Zhenghua and Zhengyin have found a good family.

Chen Maodong and Qi Zhengke prepared all the dowry gifts according to what Bao Zhengrong said, and invited their mother-in-law, who was considered a godmother, to go over together as elders to go to the women's family to marry. One of them bought a car for a dowry, and the other two cars sat people, and the two of them rode horses, and heard that Bao Zhengrong had learned to ride a horse, and picked a docile mare from the horse farm for Bao Zhengrong to ride.

The carriage used to go home was different, and everyone's mood was different, and they had already arrived at their county seat before they felt guilty.

When Chen Maodong and Qi Zhengke heard that they were about to arrive, they asked Bao Zhengrong: "Do you buy cows and donkeys in the county seat or in the town?" ”

Bao Zhengrong was stunned for a moment, vaguely guessing what they meant, but it was difficult to say, so he only looked at them suspiciously. Chen Maodong explained with a smile: "Before leaving, the curator told us that the farmer's cattle and donkeys are the most expensive, so when the two of us are about to arrive, one more person will buy a cow and one person will buy a donkey, and add it to the dowry." ”

"This!" On the one hand, Bao Zhengrong didn't want them to spend too much, and on the other hand, he felt that the dowry was also to raise his own sister and glorify the face of their Bao family. I was really reluctant to refuse, and I fell into a tangle all of a sudden.

Qi Zhengke seemed to know Bao Zhengrong's tangled psychology, so he added: "Zhengrong." Don't think about it! The curator is our patriarch, and we must do what he tells us to do. You just say if you can sell it at your doorstep, otherwise you won't be able to buy it in the town. And it's not a big mistake! ”

Bao Zhengrong replied: "There are cattle sellers in our town, but sometimes there are, sometimes they don't, and the general situation is to greet in advance, and the cattle sellers will find a way to sell them from elsewhere." Today, I am afraid that I will not be able to buy it in such a rash past. ”

"That's it! Let's buy it in the county seat! Qi Zhengke took the lead.

Chen Maodong was a little worried that Lao Niu was walking too slowly, "Brother Qi! This old cow doesn't walk like a donkey, just with that slow energy. When will it arrive? ”

Bao Zhengrong took Chen Maodong's words next to him and replied: "Brother Chen! This cow is not slow at all if it really runs. Or I will ride on a donkey and drive the oxen and follow you. ”

"Then it's hard work!"

Uncle Bao Zhengrong saw that her two future sons-in-law also bought cows and donkeys. happily closed his mouth, and laughed until he entered the house when he came out of the county seat.

The Bao family village and the surrounding villages have heard that the two daughters of the Bao family have found two orphans, and they have come all the way to visit the gatehouse! Now. I saw that the women of the Bao family were back. couldn't bear the gossip and ran over to see the excitement. The women of the Bao family were happy, but they really didn't have time to talk to them at this time, so they had to quickly find someone to go to the main road to carry all the things in the car back.

I heard that the dowry gifts of Bao Zhenghua and Bao Zhengyin were sent over, and the man's elders and boys have come, so they have to be too determined. The villagers who could help came from home with poles and ropes, ready to help get the things back from the car.

Looking at the lively women, I saw so many people holding flat poles and ropes and following behind the boss of the Bao family to carry things. They all listened to each other. After the Bao family's aunts and sisters-in-law arranged for someone to come over, they happened to be at the door.

Then they each grabbed one and asked, "His aunt!" How did you guys go for so long? Isn't that man's house particularly far away? How much dowry was given. Do you need so many people to carry it? ”

"Auntie! What about the man's house? Can you be warmly welcomed? This is a visit to the gatehouse! I also know that there is a lot of attention to in this! ”

Although I have been suffering from sins outside for nearly a month, all of them can be regarded as full of returns, and I also feel that I have seen the world and opened my eyes, and the joy and pride in my heart always want to be shared with others. Others ask such nonsense again, got! The women who returned from the Bao family didn't care that there were still many things waiting for them to do, so they talked about three, four, and five. The aunt said while showing the pure gold pendant hanging around her grandson's neck: "This pendant is really made of pure gold, and I will have to put it away for him later, so as not to lose the child when he is too young and ignorant." ”

No one had ever seen gold, and they didn't know whether it was true or not, but no one could say it, so they said, "Roar! I'm afraid that this gold pendant will weigh one or two, right? This man is so generous?! Didn't you say it was an orphan? Where did the parents of the orphans give them a gift in return? ”

The second aunt was in another group of people: "This orphan also has a good life!" ”

"Then the orphan can't be a slave to someone else, right?"

When Bao Zhengrong's third aunt heard this, she said with a serious face: "You can't talk nonsense, my two nieces and sons-in-law are good citizens, and they are still in charge of affairs in the government!" Zhengrong's daughter-in-law's father, brother, and Tang family's grandfather all know them. ”

There was a woman in the crowd who was the maiden aunt of the eldest daughter-in-law of the Cai family, and she also continued: "Mrs. Lin! You can't talk nonsense, if you break the marriage of the Bao sisters, they will be struck by lightning. Although I don't know the two future sons-in-law of the Bao family like everyone else, I have heard my niece and son-in-law say it many times. I heard him say that their stewards are both civil and military, and they are all very capable, and they are all characters from the famous Wang Family School in Hepu Town. To say something that makes Sister Bao unhappy, the two daughters of her family can talk about this family, and they have really burned high incense for several lifetimes. ”

Bao Zhenghua Niang happened to come over to call the third brother and sister to be busy boiling water, and after a while to receive the guests at home, not only did she not get angry when she heard this, but also smiled modestly, she thought of her two fairy-like future sons-in-law, and then thought about the two shrinking daughters in the family, and really felt that people were not wrong. (To be continued.) )

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