Eldest daughter

Chapter 239
In the following days, Wang Yuaner actually took the dowry list and looked at the dowry for Wang Chuner one by one, and quickly added the dowry before it was ready. At one o'clock this day, the east room had already piled up a lot and pasted it with red paper. The things that are red are truly festive.

Mrs. Zhang looked at it, and said tut-tsk: "Except for those big families in Changle Town, the girls who marry are probably the first ones for Chun'er. Look at this dowry, who has such a good dowry? "There was inevitably some sourness in the voice.

Thinking back when Wang Min'er got married, well, even if it wasn't a formal marriage, it was someone who was carried to someone else's house, but she didn't accompany her out. Now, looking at Wang Chun'er's full dowry, Zhang's only I feel sore.

"Second aunt, no one thinks that the dowry is too much. As the second aunt, you have to add a thick makeup to your niece." Wang Yuan'er said with a smile.

"What's more, I can't even fit it in!" Mrs. Zhang curled her lips, twisted her waist and said, "You know what's going on with your second aunt, but I don't have the money."

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Wang Yuaner and the others to say anything, they turned around and left.

As soon as she left, Wang Chun'er said: "Elder Sister, Second Aunt is right, I have enough dowry, so I don't need to prepare any more."

"Don't listen to her nonsense, what is this idea of ​​dowry? Well, I think I'll add four more bolts of cloth." Wang Yuan'er glanced at the list again, picked up a pen and added another one.

Wang Chun'er was uneasy, but at the same time, she also felt happy. The eldest sister really loves herself!
"Chun'er, this year our family's income is mostly from the merchant ship, and we have opened a new shop. Now we don't have much real money in hand, so we can't prepare more things. Don't worry, wait until next year at most. The eldest sister will make up a shop for you as a dowry."

"Elder Sister, I can't help it. You have prepared enough for me." Wang Chun'er was taken aback and waved her hands quickly.

Wang Yuan'er pressed down her hand: "You just listen to the elder sister." Afraid that she would refuse again, he said again: "Don't feel that you are taking too much. From now on, regardless of Qing'er and the others, you will also prepare like this. You get married first, and now I have treated you badly."

Wang Chun'er hurriedly said that it was not a loss, but seeing her insistence, she had no choice but to give up.

The two sisters looked up and down the dowry list again, and added everything that should be filled, filling the whole room.

At the end of July, there was a bumper harvest in Changle Town, and everyone with farmland had a good harvest. Wang Yuaner and the others rented out the several acres of land that Wang Yuaner and his family had allocated, and the tenants paid [-]% of the rent.

Because it was a good harvest, this year's rent was a hundred catties more than in previous years, which made Wang Yuaner and the others very happy.

As in previous years, Wang Yuan'er kept the family's food rations for one year, and sold the rest for a good price.

The same was true for the second room in the main room. Old man Wang personally handed over the money owed to Wang Yuaner and the others for this room, and promised to pay back the rest after the shop earned money.

This made Mrs. Zhang red-eyed, and she talked to Wang Er, but Wang Er blocked her by telling her father that she couldn't see it, and she was so angry that she didn't dare to say anything to her father-in-law , had no choice but to watch Wang Yuaner take all the money into his bag with red eyes.

Wang Yuan'er did not hypocritically refuse the money that old man Wang gave. Firstly, it was what their eldest wife deserved, and the brothers settled the accounts clearly.

Now, it's better to put the money on her side than on their side. Who knows when the second room will have something to defeat the money?
On the first day of August, the weather was slightly cool and the wind was breezy. Today is a good day for Hou Biao and the Wang family to have a grand ceremony.

As soon as the belly was white, the Wang family got up and started to work, swaying everywhere, worshiping various gods, and putting everything in order.

Wang Chun'er is the bride-to-be, and she also changed into a brand new pink dress for the ceremony today, a jacket with red begonia embroidered buttons on the front, a pleated skirt embroidered with begonias, a small bun on the head, and a hairpin on it. Chaizi is also a pretty girl.

Wang Qing'er is a ghost, so she deliberately took out the rouge and face cream that she was reluctant to use, and insisted on applying it on Wang Chun'er. After dressing up like this, her demure appearance was even more beautiful than usual.

At three o'clock, firecrackers ignited at the entrance of Wang's house. Wang Chun'er was sitting at home, and when he heard the sound of firecrackers, his face immediately turned red.

"It's my second brother-in-law who came to give a big gift." Wang Qing'er jumped up and ran out to watch the fun.

Wang Chun'er bit her lip, wanting to go but was too ashamed, so she stood behind the door in the room and watched eagerly.

After a while, I heard Matchmaker Zhu's loud voice.

"Congratulations, great congratulations, your beautiful daughter is begged..."

Wang Chun'er was very shy.

Hou Biao walked ahead carrying the burden himself, followed by two Quanfu people, who invited Aunt Tie Zhu next door, and Mrs. Zheng who was acquainted with the Wang family from a grocery store.

And behind Hou Biao, there were several other people holding dowry gifts, all of whom were guards who worked together with him in the yamen, and squeezed into the Wang family's gate one by one.

Whenever there is a big gift, it is also very lively. There are many people crowded at the gate of Wang's house to watch the excitement, and children are not shy to crowd at the door to watch. Wang Qing'er took the candy to share, which made everyone laugh.

The betrothal gift that Hou Biao picked was also full, not as shabby as Wang Chuner said at all.

There is a load of gift cakes, which are prepared for the bride's family to distribute to relatives. There are shortbreads dyed with red paper and apricot cakes.

There are also seafood dishes, such as fermented oysters, scallops, mushrooms, dried shrimps, etc.There are also two pairs of three animal chickens, and five catties of high-quality pork, which are connected to each other, which means to fly together (happy).

In addition, a large grass carp, two pairs of coconuts that imply coconuts and seeds, four bottles of Huadiao wine, and four kinds of fruits of various colors: dried longan, dried branches, dried walnuts, peanuts in shell and so on.

Looking at the back, there are tea and sesame seeds, gift boxes containing lotus seeds, lilies, green strands, cypress, etc., as well as red bean ropes, red seals, betrothal gold, gold ornaments, dragon and phoenix candles, and a couplet.

Wang Yuaner looked at the betrothal gift list, and was very surprised. She never thought that Hou Biao could come up with such a betrothal gift.

Even the dowry was as much as 99 taels. Didn't it mean that he was just a nursing home?Where does this money come from?When he rented the small courtyard of Zhao's family, he let her come here cheaper.

But this is not the time to discuss now. After the betrothal gift is sung, people will be arranged to sit at the table. When the betrothal gift comes, the bride’s family will also return the gift. It is necessary to make a new set of clothes and shoes for the groom. Don’t worry about it. Wang Chun'er had already prepared.

And the spectators all stared enviously when they heard that the betrothal gift was so generous.

"The second daughter of the Wang family married a good man."

"I don't know what kind of dowry the Wang family will accompany you!"

"It must be a lot. You see, Miss Wang has made money in the past two years."

"This is also the first share in our farmer's family!"

The betrothal gift from the man's family is generous, and the woman's family is naturally honored. The betrothal gift is open to people to see in the yard.

Listening to the admiration outside, Mrs. Wang and Old Man Wang laughed so hard that their faces bloomed. It's been a long time since anyone praised their Wang family.

This grandson-in-law will come, and the old man Wang and his wife are more and more pleasing to the eye.

The only one who didn't like it was Mrs. Zhang, who said, "When Min'er was young, the dowry was even better!"

Wang Min'er is the scar of the Wang family, and she just uncovered it. She was still in such a good day, so angry that Mrs. Wang drove her to the kitchen to help cook the banquet.

Wang Chun'er also looked at the dowry list, and was also very surprised. She really thought that Hou Biao had no money.

She was afraid that Hou Biao would ask someone to borrow money for the sake of face, so she hurriedly asked him to talk.

"We don't want to save face, we live our lives, we don't need to look at anyone's eyes. Don't worry, after today, if you come to take back the dowry money, you can return it to whoever should, and I will talk about it at the eldest sister's side. "Wang Chun'er said anxiously.

Hou Biao laughed, pressed her, and said, "I didn't borrow this, but it's actually the money I saved before."

Wang Chun'er was taken aback: "Where did you get so much money?"

Hou Biao scratched his head and said: "When I was a nursing home, my monthly money was basically saved. Once we helped the local yamen make great achievements in suppressing bandits, and the yamen rewarded a large sum of money. Later, when we were dismissed, the master's family also gave us some dismissal money, and this savings is also about a hundred taels."

Only then did Wang Chun'er suddenly realize, "But when you rented our room, you said it would be cheaper."

"It's not that I can save as much as I can. At that time, I thought, I will save a little. In the future, Dan'er will marry and give her a decent dowry. But, I didn't expect to meet you!" Hou Biao said, blushing piece.

Wang Chun'er's face also turned red, she lowered her head and said, "Then, you brought it all, what will Dan'er do in the future?"

"I have hands and feet, and now I'm working in the yamen, so I'm sure I can get them again." Seeing that there was no one around, Hou Biao took her hand and said, "I don't even have a house, I still live in a rented house." , Marrying me is also wronging you, if I still hide this dowry, am I still a man? Dan'er is still young, let's hold it slowly, and we will not wrong her in the future."

Wang Chun'er was held by him, her face was so red that it was burning hot, and she said angrily: "Speak as you speak, why do you use your hands and feet!"

He wanted to break free, but he pulled even tighter, and couldn't help but blush even more.

Hou Biao looked at her with piercing eyes, and praised sincerely: "You are so beautiful today." After a pause, he continued: "I can't wait any longer!"

Understanding what he said, Wang Chun'er gave him a coquettish look, and the two held hands affectionately.

"Second Sister, Eldest Sister asked you to go out to greet the guests!" The younger sister Lan'er broke in, and after seeing it, she ran out again: "I didn't see anything."

Wang Chun'er let go of her hand quickly, and when she heard this, she gave Hou Biao a look: "It's all your fault!" She stomped her feet and ran out.

Afterwards, when Wang Yuan'er heard about the source of the dowry money, she also sighed: "He also has intentions, so I am relieved to marry you to him!"

Wang Chun'er blushed and nodded, and said, "Sister, I'm satisfied!"

Marrying a man, marrying a man, dressing and eating, isn't it just a man who wants to know what's cold and what's hot, and treat you well?
(End of this chapter)