Yoshida Mii

Chapter 224 Calling for a Marriage
In May, Mrs. Li became even more busy, busy preparing for the wedding, busy with the workshop, Dongbao had to go to Anzhou to see how the tofu workshop was doing, and was about to start the busy harvesting Come on, there are many more people in the market who are looking for blacksmiths to repair their farm tools, and everyone becomes busy all of a sudden.

On the second day of May, Chunlei's daughter-in-law, who came to help, brought big news to everyone. Song Zhaodi was engaged!When Dong Bao heard the news, he couldn't help muttering, "It's finally settled!" Song Zhaodi's reputation for being picky spread far and wide, and the matchmakers in several surrounding villages knew it and made it a joke. Dong Bao felt that Song Zhaodi had been wronged. Uncle Song and Aunt Song are the ones who are pickiest. Firstly, they don’t want to find someone who has no money at home, and secondly, they don’t want to find someone with poor looks. They have to look for them according to Dashi’s standards, which makes her feel quite uncomfortable.

"Which one did you choose?" Li Shi asked with a smile. It was true that she hated the second-bedroom couple, but she was still very caring and generous to the second-bedroom children who had grown up with her.Especially Song Zhaodi, when Song Zhaodi was young, Second Aunt Song was busy taking care of Da Mao, and when she couldn't take care of her, it was Li who took care of her. Although Song Zhaodi became more and more like Second Aunt Song later, Li only regarded her as a little girl. The child is ignorant and has never bothered with her.

Chunlei's daughter-in-law laughed, "I heard that it was the relatives of the Song family who told me about the relatives, that is, the daughter-in-law in Xiaowangzhuang. According to her seniority, Dongbao was called grandma, and she was talking about a 15-year-old offspring of their Xiaowangzhuang. The family is quite rich, with more than 30 mu of land, and the couple only have one son."

"This family is really good!" Mrs. Li nodded with a smile. Although she was against Song Shuhai and his wife in her heart, one size counts for one size. This family's daughter-in-law Song Shuhai said it well. It's been a long time, much better than in the Song family.

Chunlei's daughter-in-law smiled and said, "Auntie, you always think of the best of things!"

Dong Bao interjected: "Then there is nothing wrong with the younger generation, right?" She is not as kind and simple as Li. She is a small landlord with more than 30 mu of land in the family, and she is the only son. Don't get engaged until you're 15?Even if there is some reason to delay the meeting until now, it is unlikely that people will fall in love with Song Zhaodi. After all, Song Zhaodi has a reputation for being picky here, her family conditions are average, and she is not very beautiful.

"Miss Dongbao is still smart!" Chunlei's daughter-in-law praised, and under the eager eyes of everyone gossip, Chunlei's daughter-in-law said in a low voice: "After that, she didn't grow up very well, her mouth was a little slanted, she is already 15 and a half years old, and she stutters , and often drooled outside."

Li's heart tightened, and he quickly asked: "Is that... is it normal for the young man here?" At first, Li wanted to ask if the young man was a fool, but he felt that it was inappropriate, so he pointed to his head and changed his face. kind of question.

Chunlei's daughter-in-law nodded, "It's normal, just like ordinary boys, with crooked mouth, drooling, and always dirty body. She also started looking for a wife since she was a child. Other girls thought he was dirty and looked down on him, which delayed her until now. , and Zhaodi made a pair."

Dong Bao had seen such a person in her previous life. When she was a child, there was a boy in her village, who was two years older than her. There was no major problem with her IQ, but her mouth was crooked and she kept drooling, which seemed to be caused by facial nerves. There is a problem, can't control the lips together or something.Because of this problem, the boy was ridiculed by the ignorant children in the village. Later, the boy's parents saved some money and took the child to a big city to seek medical treatment.

Mrs. Li was a little relieved when she heard that the young man's head was normal. She secretly thought that the second son Song and his wife had a bit of conscience, and they didn't sell their daughter regardless of what the other party did. If you keep your tail down, you can live a good life without worrying about food and clothing.

"I told you, don't tell Song's second daughter-in-law that there is something wrong with her later life." Chunlei's wife smiled and told Lotus, who was listening to gossip, "She is so majestic now. She is straight and speaks loudly. When she meets everyone, she tells everyone how good her son-in-law is and how rich the family is. She also says that after Zhaodi gets married, the 30 mu of land will belong to her daughter. There is no hope, and the couple will enjoy the blessing of a son-in-law in the future..."

Dong Bao couldn't help laughing out loud, it's really Second Aunt Song's style to be able to say this kind of thing, not only can she praise her family, but she also doesn't forget to be mean to Song Bai, who is at home reading and not working for free.

"What you said...don't be afraid that the wind will flash your tongue!" He Hua curled her lips and said, "Even if Zhaodi is married, the land can't be Zhaodi's! She was blown away by the strong wind as a parent. ?”

Chunlei's daughter-in-law smiled and said: "That's not all! Yesterday, when I invited my daughter to be engaged, someone from Xiaowangzhuang sent a pair of silver bracelets as an engagement gift. Oh, you don't know, the second daughter-in-law of Song Dynasty always said what about the pair of silver bracelets when she saw everyone. Yes, I still have to take my mother-in-law to see her, showing off that her son-in-law is rich, saying that although the engagement ceremony did not have three silver coins, this bracelet is heavy enough to produce several three silver coins. Didn't you tell her daughter about a rich family!"

This time it's Dong Bao's turn to curl his lips. Compared to the three golds and three silvers given to Xiuyu by Brother Liang Zi, what is a pair of silver bracelets? .

Mrs. Li sighed, and said: "It's fine if we know it in our hearts. Don't let them talk about it. It's a happy event. It makes them unhappy. It's the young couple who suffer. No matter how you recruit Di's mother, after the young couple Just have a good day."

"Hey, don't worry, auntie, we know that!" He Hua and Chun Lei's daughter-in-law responded with a smile.

Song Zhaodi's engagement matter was forgotten by Dong Bao when she found out about it. Mrs. Li asked Aunt Qiuxia to send two pieces of red cotton cloth with Double Happiness printed on it as a congratulatory gift, enough to make three or four quilts, but Dong Bao didn't say anything. Li Shi can give it away if she wants, she is such a kind and kind person, if it were someone else, she wouldn't care what happened to Song Zhaodi at the moment.

However, Dong Bao estimated that even if the Song family received the gift, they would not be able to say anything good. It must be because they thought the gift was too little and called Li Shi stingy or something. Don't expect them to be grateful. No, greed and dissatisfaction are common problems.

The wedding banquet of Mrs. Li's wedding was arranged at Mr. Yan's house. The yard is spacious enough to hold five or six tables. Neither of them planned to make a big fuss. Naturally, not many people were invited, only close relatives and friends were invited. , Five or six tables are enough.Li's and Dongbao's things have almost been moved there, Mr. Yan bought a lot of new furniture, especially in Dongbao's room, there is a large carved bed, dressing table, cage and cabinet, it looks like Dongbao is in The boudoir of the ancient lady seen on TV.

When he came to deliver the furniture, Liang Zi jokingly said, "Auntie, Uncle, and Xiao Xu, the furniture for the three of them's room can't compare to the cost of you alone!"

It means that the furniture in Dongbao House is the most expensive and expensive.

Dong Bao immediately laughed and said: "Brother Liang Zi, when you and Sister Xiuyu have a daughter, I will also give her such a set of furniture! If you want to have a daughter, a son will not be treated like this!"

Zhang Xiuyu was also there, helping Dongbao clean the furniture and put things away. When the young man who was almost 20 years old heard this, he glanced at his fiancée who was facing away from him and said nothing, blushing to the base of his neck, and said with force: "I'm leaving first, there is still something to do in the yamen." After finishing speaking, he fled in despair.

Dong Bao looked at Liang Zi's back and laughed happily. Sure enough, no matter at any time, the innocent and shy boy is always the cutest and cutest.

Zhang Xiuyu blushed with anger, and twisted Dong Bao's ears, feeling extremely ashamed and indignant, compared to her thick skin, no one is a match for this girl Dong Bao.

Soon it will be the Dragon Boat Festival, and Mrs. Li led the lotus to make meat dumplings in the kitchen. These days, there are not enough meat dumplings to sell. Many people buy ten or twenty at a time and take them home. Going to eat, I don’t even plan to make zongzi myself.

Dong Bao took care of the business at the shop. When there were the most people in the morning, a few men with farm tools entered Baoji and ordered a few bowls of bean curd and twenty steamed buns.

When the bean curd and steamed stuffed buns were served, several men asked Chunlei's daughter-in-law who was serving the meal, "I heard that your lady boss is going to marry Lord Yan of the town?"

Chunlei's daughter-in-law smiled and said, "That's the case, tomorrow will be a day of great joy!"

One of the men smiled and said, "Hey, your boss's wife is such a happy event, why don't you even post a happy word here? You don't even say something festive to make us feel happy!"

"That's right!" The other men echoed with a smile, "Sister-in-law, go tell your lady boss, treat us to a bowl of bean curd!"

Dong Bao stood at the door and took a few glances. At first glance, these young guys were talkative and lively, but they didn't appear to be malicious.Before Chunlei's daughter-in-law could speak, Dongbao entered the room and said with a smile to Chunlei's daughter-in-law, "Our shop will be closed tomorrow, and today, just say a few auspicious words to wish the proprietress, and you will get a bowl of bean curd for free!"

Anyway, it's not that I can't afford to give it away, at most it's just that I made a little less money today. To satisfy everyone, it's enough for Li Shi to celebrate.

Chunlei's daughter-in-law was immediately happy, and she said it loudly, and the atmosphere in the shop became more enthusiastic. Many people outside also came in after hearing this. I was reluctant to go out to buy food during the market, so I came in with a smile on my face this time. I bought two bowls for the price of one bowl of bean curd, one bowl for adults and one bowl for children. They all ate happily and said a few festive and auspicious words loudly. What a match made in heaven , give birth to a precious son or something, congratulations to the proprietress.

Mrs. Li heard it in the back kitchen, and she blushed and shook her head with a smile, "This kid, you're just messing around!" After all, it was the child's filial piety, and Mrs. Li's heart was as sweet as drinking honey.

Dong Bao stood at the door and looked at the room with a smile. There was a lot of voices, people scrambling to say auspicious words. At this time, a woman's voice behind him rang out, "Where is your lady boss?"

(End of this chapter)