Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 5468 Unkind Invitation
Changping Village.

Ping'er came to Luo's house to send invitations.

Wang Cuilian suddenly asked Ping'er: "Ping'er, you just said Huahua got married on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month?"

Ping'er turned her head and nodded to Wang Cuilian with a smile.

Wang Cuilian said again: "Could it be that I heard it wrong before? Didn't you say you were married in the first month?"

Ping'er smiled and explained: "Auntie, you heard me right. We were indeed scheduled to get married in the first lunar month. On the first day of heavy snowfall, someone from the Gu family in the county town came to discuss with us again, saying that this year there will be a lot of rain and snow in our area. In the first month, the weather may be even worse, because spring will be on the sixth day of the first lunar month next year, and it will be more difficult to organize weddings when there is rain and snow. "

"I discussed it with Zhou Sheng, and I felt that what the Gu family said was reasonable. In addition, the bride price was increased by 26%. Naturally, it was even harder to say anything, so I agreed to get married at [-]."

Hearing what Ping'er said, Wang Cuilian didn't ask any more questions, and went to work in the backyard after saying a few auspicious words.

Luo Fengtang entered the door first and then nodded to Pinger as a greeting, and left long ago, so now that Wang Cuilian left again, only Yang Ruoqing and Pinger were left talking in the main room.

Yang Ruoqing refilled Ping'er's tea, and pushed the snack plate on the table in front of her: "Come, have some snacks, these sesame seeds and red dates were brought back from the capital, try it."

Ping'er nodded with a smile, took one and ate it as if it was appropriate for the occasion.

Yang Ruoqing watched Ping'er eating jujubes, and couldn't help but said: "In this way, it took Huahua less than two months from marriage negotiation to marriage, isn't it a bit hasty?"

Ping'er turned her face sideways, and calmly spit out the date pit in her mouth into the handkerchief in her hand, then held it in her hand and turned around to talk to Yang Ruoqing.

"It's really in a hurry. When I mention this in my heart, I feel happy and reluctant. But the Gu family's consideration is also reasonable. My uncle will go to Qing'an County to study in the next year. At that time, there will be no time to get married. It's better to let him go After Huahua comes in, the young couple will go to Qing'an County together after the next year, and they will take care of each other."

Yang Ruoqing nodded, "If the facts are as the Gu family said, it's understandable. My son's progress is the rarest thing."

"The young couple go to Qing'an County together, get married first and then fall in love. It's also good to cultivate and cultivate feelings."

In front of Ping'er, Yang Ruoqing could only say this to comfort Ping'er.

But if she put this kind of matter on herself, Yang Ruoqing would never agree to let Luo Baobao marry a new son-in-law who didn't meet more than three times in a hasty two months.

From getting married to entering the house, there must be a two-year observation period, not only for observation, but also for her and Tang Yazi to have a psychological buffer period, and also to tell some girls to pay attention to when they arrive at her husband's house.

If you want to get engaged, marry in, don't talk about it!
"Qing'er, to tell you the truth, when I think that Huahua will marry into the Gu family in only a dozen days, I can't sleep or eat well."

Ping'er sat there with her eyebrows downcast, sighing softly.

"Huahua has no relatives, and Zhou Sheng and I are from farmers, so we have no power or power. To put it bluntly, marrying into the Gu family is a high-ranking one."

"Even if I give her the dowry that Hua Huasheng's mother left her, it is to give her confidence. I heard that the property under the Gu family's name is five or six hundred acres!"

Yang Ruoqing said: "The five or six hundred acres are not all owned by Gu's family, but most of them are owned by the nearby people under his family's name. The purpose is to use your status as a son-in-law to get tax exemption. Don't be intimidated. "

Having said that, all Juren's families have no worries about food and clothing in the local area, and they have prestige in the village.

It is indeed a high marriage for Huahua to marry into the Gu family.

Even if the Yang family in Yuncheng hadn't collapsed back then, Huahua's marriage to the Gu family would have been evenly matched at best. Even though the Yang family in Yuncheng was one of the largest businessmen at that time, the Gu family had a successor.

All things are inferior, only reading is high.

The best among scholars can still be seen not to worship officials, and enjoy pen and ink subsidies from the imperial court every quarter.

And juren is better than a scholar.

Juren has merit and fame. At the top, he can continue his studies to obtain a higher Jinshi fame. At the bottom, he can wait for an official to replace him. The yamen can fill in the gaps.

"Ping'er, you don't have to worry too much. You come from a wealthy family. Huahua has followed you all these years, and learned a lot of housekeeping skills through precept and example."

Yang Ruoqing continued to comfort Ping'er, "There is no shortage of needlework girls, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and flowers. Otherwise, the Gu family would not fall in love with Huahua at a glance."

Except, Huahua's looks are a bit mediocre, and it's not the kind of purpose that people can't take away at a glance when they are placed among the girls.

But Huahua's facial features are dignified and well-behaved. If she lives well after marriage, maintains herself properly, and dresses decently, she will also look good.

When mentioning Huahua's talent, Ping'er finally showed a smile on his face: "Qing'er, with what you said, I feel somewhat at ease. The Gu family's marriage is very good, whether it's the new uncle's appearance and talent, or In-laws, I can't say anything else."

"It's just that sometimes some things are too perfect, which makes people feel a little unreal. I can't help but wonder, is there something tricky about it?"

Regarding Ping'er's speculation, Yang Ruoqing just laughed, but didn't say a word.

The real purpose of the Gu family's proposal to marry Hua Hua should go to the county to investigate secretly.

But Ping'er, a woman, can't leave the village, and Zhou Sheng didn't think too much about it. The couple have been busy preparing for the dowry at home since Huahua's engagement, and they are full of joy inside and out... Yang Ruoqing's body As an outsider, it's not easy to say much, and it will be a waste of time for them.

unless……

"Qing'er, I have a heartless request." Ping'er said suddenly.

Yang Ruoqing put away her thoughts and looked up at Ping'er.

Ping'er frowned, as if she had made up her mind, and said in a low voice to Yang Ruoqing: "I used to stay in a big family like the Yang family in Yuncheng, and saw a lot of dirty things. To be on the safe side, I want you to Accompany me to the county seat."

Yang Ruoqing's eyes lit up a little, Ping'er, as expected of the confidant maid who was next to the headed mistress of the Yang family in Yuncheng, was really thoughtful and cautious.

Yang Ruoqing looked at the snow falling outside the house, "It's snowing now, cars and horses can't walk, we have to wait for the snow to stop when we go to the county town."

Ping'er also turned her head to look outside, and murmured, "I hope the snow will stop sooner!"

……

While having lunch, Yang Ruoqing suddenly heard commotion in the yard of her natal family next door, accompanied by the cries of children in the wind and snow.

"Auntie, you guys eat first, I'll go over and have a look." Yang Ruoqing immediately put down her chopsticks and stood up.

"I'll go with you!"

Luo Fengtang chased after him with strides, grabbed two bamboo hats placed by the door, put one on Yang Ruoqing's head, and put the other on himself.

The snow in the Luo family's courtyard was basically shoveled to both sides of the courtyard wall by Luo Fengtang and Luo Tiejiang in turn, and a road was cleared in the middle to lead to the courtyard gate, and wood chips were sprinkled on the road to prevent slippery feet.

(End of this chapter)