Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 722 Recognizing a Godfather
Inside the room, Xiao Wuzi presented a teacup to Meng Changqing, saying, "Sir, please have some tea."

Meng Changqing joked, "Isn't it a bit early to offer tea now?"

Xiao Wuzi looked bewildered, but as someone who had been married before, he understood what Meng Changqing was talking about. Zuo Datou also chimed in, "That's right, the bride hasn't arrived yet. What's the point of you serving tea by yourself? Quickly bring a plate of snacks and give them to the adults as a gift for breakfast."

"Hey, hey." Xiao Wuzi picked up his teacup and went to get some snacks.

The crowd teased and joked with Xiao Wuzi, who, being a young man, had never experienced such a scene before and seemed somewhat at a loss.

It had to be Zuo Datou who truly treated Xiao Wuzi like his own son. He stepped forward and took the things from Xiao Wuzi's hands, saying, "The new bride hasn't arrived yet, so don't bother with anything. As the host, just stay here and keep the adults company."

Zuo Datou turned around and placed the tea and snacks in front of Meng Changqing. "Please enjoy, sir. Please sit in this high chair and eat at this table later, how about that?"

"Alright, I'll listen to you, the new senior." Meng Changqing saw that everyone was surrounding her. She felt that she wasn't particularly good-looking, so she couldn't bear to let everyone stare at her like this without any interest. She wanted to start a conversation, and then she thought of the topic she had just mentioned. There was a ready-made topic right in front of her.

“I’m telling you, Xiao Wu, you’re really lucky to have met County Commandant Zuo. Look at him running around for you right now, that’s what you can see. But there are also the things you can’t see, like how much he’s worried about your marriage.” Meng Changqing said, “I think, on this auspicious day, why don’t you recognize him as your godfather?”

Once Meng Changqing started, the others immediately chimed in. Among the crowd, Luo Si and Luo Dayou were the most enthusiastic, "Yes, yes, yes! The master is right! Little Wu, this is great news! The master has spoken, so why don't you hurry up and pay your respects to your godfather!"

Luo Si said, "You brat, you got a county magistrate as your father for nothing, so hurry up and kowtow!"

Xiao Wuzi knew in his heart that this was a good thing he never dared to dream of. From now on, he and his family would have a relative, and he would have someone to back him up.

Xiao Wuzi looked to the left at Da Tou.

Zuo Datou wasn't particularly surprised; in fact, he was rather taken aback. He didn't lack sons, and now that another one had arrived, he would have to take care of him.

But then he thought again, this was no ordinary son. He had already received two rewards from the government, and people in the government office knew him. Although he didn't lack sons, he wouldn't mind having another son with such special talents.

Having figured this out, Zuo Datou no longer felt any resistance to the idea of ​​adopting a godson. He also thought about how he had gone to great lengths for Xiao Wuzi even before they had this relationship.

"What? You don't think much of your godfather?" Zuo Datou asked with a smile.

"No, no, no!" Upon hearing Zuo Datou's words, Xiao Wuzi immediately became agitated. "How could I not see..."

Seeing that he was about to say something more, Meng Changqing prompted him, "What else is there to say? Hurry up and kowtow."

"Hey, hey hey!" Xiao Wuzi took two steps to Zuo Datou's side, knelt down with a thud, and kowtowed three times.

Meng Changqing prompted again: "Call for help!"

"Godfather!" Xiao Wuzi looked at Zuo Datou, with a lot to say but not knowing how to say it.

Zuo Datou didn't care about such formalities and helped the man up. "Alright, from now on, if you have any problems, just come to me."

The joy inside the house was compounded, and the onlookers were even more reluctant to leave.

Just then, the person on the outside shouted, "The Miki family is here! Make way for the host family!"

On the day of Luo Yun's wedding, almost the entire village came, some to help, some to watch the spectacle. Luo Family Village had never had such a lively wedding before. Of course, the Luo family's good interpersonal relationships in the village were a factor, but even a fool knew that couldn't be the only reason.

Luo Sanmu and Jiang Chan accompanied their daughter into the house, one on each side, while Luo Shitou followed behind, constantly tiptoeing to look ahead.

Upon entering, Luo Sanmu saw Meng Changqing sitting to one side and quickly led his family members forward to pay their respects.

Seeing that they were about to kneel, Meng Changqing quickly raised his hand to stop them and said with a smile, "It's too early for them to kneel. It's not too late for the newlyweds to kneel after the hot tea is brewed."

Luo Sanmu understood, and asked the fellow villagers who had helped to make tea and serve snacks. He also asked if the food outside was ready and what time it was.

No one in the village knew the exact time. An elderly man went outside to check the shadow of the sun and said, "It's almost time, we'll be at Kisher soon."

Immediately, someone came out to maintain order, saying, "People inside, please disperse and don't crowd together. The auspicious time has arrived for the newlyweds to perform the wedding ceremony."

These words caused the crowd to surge even more.

The doorway was packed with people, and the windows were all pushed open. The children, unable to see the festivities, were crying loudly. The adults who brought their children didn't dare let their kids throw a tantrum and cry. On such a joyous day, they didn't want to bring bad luck to the other family, so they quickly lifted their children up and put them on their shoulders so the children could see.

No matter how hard they tried to squeeze, no one dared to push against Meng Changqing.

The village chief of Luojia Village presided over the ceremony. The first step was to invite the parents to take the seat. This first step was met with differing opinions from many people. Some suggested that the county magistrate should take the seat, but Meng Changqing refused.

Seeing that he didn't sit down, it was naturally Luo Sanmu and Jiang Chan who sat down. A square table was specially arranged and placed against the wall, with a tall chair on each side of the table.

The two had barely sat down when someone jumped out and said, "Hey, that's still not right. Xiao Wu just recognized a godfather. He should be worshipping the groom's parents instead."

“They are different. It is Xiao Wuzi who came to our village to pay respects to Third Brother and the others.”

“I think we should send one father from each side, let Sister Jiang come down, and let County Commandant Zuo sit up.”

"Ah, that's good!" Some clever people really thought it was a good idea.

Hearing these discussions, Luo Sanmu and Jiang Chan were unsure whether to sit or stand. Jiang Chan was particularly embarrassed. Just as she was about to give up her seat, she heard a sudden sound next to Luo Sanmu. Looking up, she saw Lord Meng placing a high chair next to Luo Sanmu. "Sister-in-law Jiang, please sit here. County Lieutenant Zuo, please take your seat quickly as well, don't miss the auspicious time."

The parents finally sat down, and then the prayer cushions were placed down so that the newlyweds could kneel and worship heaven and earth, their ancestors, and their parents, and then the newlyweds would bow to each other.

The three bows are finished, but since Meng Changqing is here, there is one more bow to be made.

Looking at the two young children in front of her, Meng Changqing honestly couldn't fully immerse herself in the joy of the wedding.

It's really not a good thing for a woman to have children too early, but it would be too inhumane to use her authority to suppress her subordinates and make them wait until a certain age before they can get married and have children, since the average life expectancy is not high.

After the ceremony, it was lunchtime.

In Beishan County, each family has its own customs for celebrating a wedding. Some families eat dinner, while others eat lunch. Since everyone comes from different parts of Liangzhou, it's normal for customs to differ.