The Wu family is in for a treat today, and at this hour, the guests have arrived one after another. The people who came to the backyard were all female relatives who were close to the Wu family and the Lian family, and even Man'er knew each other. Among them, there were Da Zhou's family, Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and the old lady of the Lu family, Wu Wang's family and Wu Jiayu also came over, and they all went to Lian Zhi'er's house to sit.

The three of Zhang's mothers and sons all changed their smiling faces, and they didn't talk about Zhang's previous affairs.

Everyone's topic naturally fell on Lian Zhi'er's pregnancy. After a while, the people in this room were divided into two groups, and Lian Man'er, Wu Jiayu and Er Ya got together to talk about needlework and other topics among the girls.

"Man'er, your needle and thread have grown a lot, and the embroidery on the purse I gave me this year is so beautiful that I can't bear to let go of it." Wu Jiayu said to Lian Man'er.

"Yes," Erya also said, "The one that Man'er gave me, my mother saw it, but it was rare, and said that Man'er was enlightened, saying that I didn't enlighten." ”

Lian Man'er made some needlework by herself and distributed them to others during the Chinese New Year. Everyone in their own family, from Lian Shouxin and Zhang's family, to Wulang and Xiaoqi, has a share, and the rest is to give it to the little sisters.

The gifts she gave to Wu Jiayu and Erya included hand-embroidered purses. Both of them also returned the salute with their own needlework.

"Don't laugh at me, I know, my needlework was so bad." Lian Man'er smiled and said, "My mother also said that my embroidered things are not as bright as Sister Jiayu's, and she also said that Erya's work is fine, and mine can't be compared with Erya's." ”

The three little girls all praised each other, humbled themselves again, and were happy.

"Man'er, your tricks are so fresh, I haven't seen them before." Er Ya said to Lian Man'er.

“…… Last time I went to Fucheng, I bought some patterns from a shop, when did you go to my house to show you, you pick rare ones, I have paper and pen. I'll draw it for you. Lian Man'er said.

The paper and pen used to draw patterns are not the same as those used for ordinary writing, and they need to be prepared separately, so they are quite rare in the village's homes.

Wu Jiayu and Erya agreed with a smile, saying that they would go to Lian Man'er to pick up tricks when they were free.

A few little girls talked and laughed, and on the side of Zhang and Wu Wang, the topic had shifted from Lian Zhi'er to another matter.

“…… It was a year ago, on the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month, I saw it at the big set in Xianghetun. Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law said.

Lian Man'er stopped talking to Wu Jiayu and Erya. Twisted his face to look at Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law. The reason why the topic over there caught her attention was because Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law was talking about a relative of the Zhou family that Lian Man'er had never heard of before.

It turned out that in addition to the cousin of Da Zhou, the Zhou family also had a cousin. It's just that this cousin is married very far. Except for when he was young, he had some contacts with the Zhou family and the Da Zhou family, and there was no news about him over the years, so naturally there was no contact.

Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law was talking about her maiden brother, who saw Xiao Zhou's husband at the market a few years ago, and then came to the Thirty Miles Camp in the past two days to visit the door and told Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law the news.

The man Xiao Zhou married is said to be a tailor with the surname Shang. originally lived in Xianghetun. Later, he moved away, saying that he had moved far away, and after that, Xiao Zhou broke off contact with the big Zhou family and the Zhou sisters.

Xiao Zhou is about ten years younger than Zhou, and fifteen years younger than Big Zhou.

For Xiao Zhou's and Xiao Zhou's husband, according to their seniority, Lian Man'er and Erya should be called the third aunt and the third aunt's husband.

“…… Why have I never heard of it? "Lian Man'er poked Erya. asked in a low voice.

"It's the first time I've heard of it." Erya glanced at Da Zhou's and said in a low voice, "I haven't heard my grandmother say it." My uncle came to my house that day and told me about it, and I found out about it. ”

"My uncle had seen him once before, when my father and my mother had not yet married, and were discussing marriage. My uncle was on the set, and he didn't recognize him first. It was he who recognized my uncle and rushed to talk to him, so that my uncle recognized him in a trance. ”

"You children don't know, I haven't seen it, but I've heard of it." Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law said.

“…… I've never heard of ......," Zhang said suddenly.

"You entered the door late, and the third aunt and they had already moved away at that time. There's no news, of course you don't know. Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law said.

"Yes." Zhang didn't know what to think, so he turned his head.

It is not surprising that Zhang has never met Xiao Zhou. Looking at the tone of Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law's speech, the big Zhou family should have mentioned the little Zhou family at home. But over the years, Zhou has never mentioned this cousin, which is a little strange.

"They're moving back again?" Zhang asked Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law.

"It was said that it was moved back, it seems that it was just a few days after moving back, and it was said that the old house had been sold a long time ago, and the house had not been sold yet, and the rented house was lived in first." Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law said.

"Not in all these years

Through the news, where did they move to live in the first place? Zhang asked again, obviously a little curious about this relative, who had never heard of him.

"My brother also inquired, saying that it was a place that was quite far away, and that he had not been in the same place all these years." Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law said, and then asked Da Zhou, "Mother, do you still remember, where did my third aunt move back then?" ”

"I can't remember all these years. When I said it, I was vague, and I knew that it was very far away. "Da Zhou's said.

“…… Who are the people in the family when they move back? Wu Wang asked.

"They say it's two daughters and a son. The eldest girl got married, so she stayed there, and the little girl brought it back. …… My son is quite young, about 14 years old this year......" Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law said.

Lian Man'er secretly glanced at Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law. Wu Yuchang is a very good person, and the people in these ten miles and eight villages are proud to be able to invite Wu Yuchang to be a confidant. Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law and Wu Yuchang are very compatible, with a pungent personality, able to speak well, and well-informed. Moreover, it seems that Wu Yuchang's daughter-in-law's brother is similar to her personality, otherwise, she can't have only one side, and when she met on the set many years later, she inquired about the situation of Xiao Zhou's family in such detail.

“…… What day is the day of your family's Bingwu? Da Zhou suddenly coughed dryly, turned his head and asked the old lady of the Lu family.

The topic shifted from Xiao Zhou's to the marriage of Lu Bingwu and Zhang Caiyun.

When it was nearly noon, Wu Wang's family set up a table and set up a banquet, and Zhang's, Lian Man'er, and Da Zhou's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law sat down in Lian Zhi'er's house.

After eating, the guests dispersed one after another. Even Shouxin and Goro had other seats to go, so they took their leave first. Xiao Qi was still young after all, so he didn't follow, but went to the backyard to see Lian Zhi'er.

After Wu Wang's work was done, he also came to the backyard and sat and talked with him.

In the evening, Zhang and Lian Man'er took Xiao Qi to leave, and Wu Wang's family left a few people to not let them go. Wu Yugui and Wu Jiaxing also had other tables to go to, and they didn't come back for dinner in the evening.

“…… When you go back, the three of you will eat. It's better to stay here, let's eat together to be lively. …… Don't be afraid to trouble me, I'm afraid that there won't be enough food to eat today, so I made an extra table in the kitchen, just a few of us can eat. Wu Wang said with a smile.

When Zhang and Lian Man'er heard Wu Wang's words, they also smiled and stayed. If it were someone else's family, they would naturally not be like this, but their relationship with the Wu family is extraordinary, and they get along very well, so it seems that the two families are more intimate.

After having dinner at Wu's house, they sat and chatted together until the time of the lamp, Wu Yugui and Wu Jiaxing returned from the banquet, and even Shouxin and Wulang also went to the banquet, and came to pick up Zhang's mother and son by the way, and Zhang's, Lian Man'er and Xiaoqi came out of Wu's house.

When she returned home, Lian Man'er asked someone to bring hawthorn tea, and the family gathered around, drinking tea and talking at the same time.

Zhang told Lian Shouxin about Xiao Zhou's matter.

“…… And this relative, I've never heard any of you talk about it. Zhang's letter to Lian said.

Even Shouxin was surprised by the news.

"I still remember, but then we broke off contact." Even keep the word.

"Over the years, my grandfather and my grandmother never seem to have mentioned them, what is the reason?" Lian Man'er asked.

"Probably not." Even kept his word, but looking at his demeanor and tone, he knew that he was not very sure.

Zhang asked about Lian Shouxin and Wulang going to the banquet later, and after drinking hawthorn tea, the family went back to their rooms to rest. The Chinese New Year is more tiring than usual, and the feast continues every day, and you have to rush from one house to another, so you should rest early in the evening.

The next day is the fifth day of the first month, commonly known as the fifth day of the first month. On this day, dumplings must be eaten.

In the morning, the family got up early and ate a meal of beef dumplings together, and Lian Shouxin and Goro took Xiao Qi out to the banquet again.

Zhang and Lian Man'er stayed at home, it was decided a year ago, tomorrow her family will have a treat, the post of the treat has already been sent out, the preparations for the banquet have been done, and today is the last preparation.

The Zhao family and Lian Ye'er also came over to help the Zhang family and Lian Man'er prepare. Tomorrow's banquet invited Lian Ye'er's whole family.

"Ye'er, have you been to the old mansion in the past two days?" Lian Man'er asked Lian Ye'er if she wanted to know whether Lian Shouyi and the Zhou family had dealt with the old man and the Zhou family about the bad words about Lian Shouyi and the He family outside.

"Yesterday I went." Lian Ye'er told Lian Man'er, "It's from the old mansion, and I sent Liulang to call my father." It was called from the next morning, and you came to your house first, didn't you all go to the feast? He also asked us if we knew where you were going to the banquet, but we all said we didn't know. Otherwise, it is estimated that I will have to find the fourth uncle. …… Our grandfather and our grandmother knew about the incident, and said that Ya'er and her father were mother, and they almost didn't fight, so I asked my father to go over to help make peace and persuade the fight. ”

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The second watch, ask for pink.

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