Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

Even if Sheng Xuan wanted to find some excuses for the old house, this matter was untenable. The only reasonable explanation was that in the hearts of the old Sheng family, they didn't take their family seriously at all, and they were not afraid of being known by them, because those people in the old house didn't even pretend.

Although farmers in ancient times were poor, they were very particular about courtesy and reciprocity. Sometimes, because of poverty, some people could not prepare gifts and used other things to make up for the shortage. However, given the conditions of the old house, they really would not...

"The old man is deliberately making trouble for me. My Xiaoting has such a good life, she must be unhappy!" Zhang scolded, "Tell me, what is she doing? If it weren't for Xiaohong's wife's hard work, I'm afraid I couldn't help throwing them out..."

Although Cui was the one who decided to add the boxes, didn't the other people in the old house have any responsibility? Didn't they just turn a blind eye and let the matter pass?

It is impolite not to reciprocate. Xiao Lan rolled her eyes and said to Sheng Xuan, "Dad, we went to the old house a few days ago. I saw that my grandfather's health is getting worse. Why don't you ask a doctor to see my grandfather, so that a small illness will not be delayed into a big one..."

The family originally planned that when Xiaoting got married, Grandpa Sheng would sit in the chief seat, but now it seems that forget it. Since the people in the old house don't care about their family's friendship, why force it?

"When the time comes, let the Bao family send a table of food to the old house so that my grandpa and grandma can eat comfortably at home..." Xiao Lan said again.

People from the old house were not allowed to sit at the table, but a meal was provided for them. This was done for show. Doing this would prevent others from finding fault with either the Bao family or the Xiaolan family.

"Let's do it." This time, Master Sheng Xuan agreed readily.

The next day, Sheng Hao's family came and brought two silk handkerchiefs, a pair of pillowcases and a silver bracelet... The needlework was done by Liu, the materials used were all of the best, and the embroidery patterns were extremely festive and delicate.

Sheng Hao and Liu were very careful with money. They would rather spend a penny carefully, but when it came to social interactions, they were generous and would never be impolite or take advantage of others.

Although Sheng Hao's family was poor, they were able to get by day by day. Now they had added such a thick box to Xiao Ting. In Liu's words, "Xiao Ting's event was so important, we, as the fourth uncle and aunt, must show some appreciation. Otherwise, we would feel bad... We are not good at speaking, and we can't say anything nice, but your family treated us well, and we will remember it in our hearts..."

Seeing that Liu was about to start nagging about how her family treated her family well, Xiao Lan quickly stopped her and said, "Fourth Aunt, please stop talking. If we talk, it will be out of context."

Zhang also agreed with a smile, so Liu had to stop talking.

Looking at the boxes sent by Sheng Hao's family, Zhang remembered the things sent from the old house. Zhang couldn't tell outsiders about this matter, but she would not tell Liu about it, after all, they were sisters-in-law.

"We can still give Xiaoting a little, thanks to your kindness as her parents... By the time it comes to our Xiaoye and Xiaotao's turn, I'm afraid there will be nothing left." Mrs. Liu sighed and said.

Liu's prediction is not without reason. Lao Zhai can really do this.

After seeing off Sheng Hao's family of four, Zhang took Xiaoting's hand and said, "Xiaoting, when you marry into the Bao family, the things in the old house will have nothing to do with you. You don't have to go there when you visit them in the future. The farther away from that family you are, the better."

Although it was a bit frustrating to receive the extra boxes from the old house, this unpleasantness was soon dispelled.

Time passed quickly. The Bao family sent the formal betrothal gift. After a great celebration at Xiaolan's house, it was Xiaoting's wedding day.

On this day, Xiaowen was dressed neatly. As the bride's brother, he was going to take the carriage to the Bao family to deliver Xiaoting's dowry. Several carriages were filled with dowry furniture from the Sheng family to Xiaoting. Each carriage was decorated with bright red silk.

In the other two carriages sat Xiaoting's female elders, who were going to go with them to prepare for the new house. In the carriage sat Xiaoting's two aunts, Chunzhu's wife and others, all of whom were close to the Sheng family, with parents still alive and sons and daughters.

Although Xiao Lan also wanted to go with them, the ancient rules were more important than anything else, so she had to stay at home.

Tonight is Xiaoting's last night staying at home before she gets married. This night, Zhang will of course accompany Xiaoting and teach her some ways to be a wife and daughter-in-law.

Xiaoting is getting married tomorrow. Although the two sisters didn't sleep together tonight, Xiaolan was very excited. Although Xiaoting's marriage was a good one and the Bao family was a good family, she was happy for Xiaoting but couldn't bear to see her leave. Oh, she couldn't bear to see Xiaoting get married.

The next day, the family got up early. After Xiaolan had packed up, she, Xiaoyan, and Xiaoye accompanied Xiaoting, waiting for the sedan chair to arrive...

The intense joy and the intense sadness of separation intertwined, making everyone cry and laugh at the same time. After Xiaoting sat on the dumplings that the Bao family brought to welcome the bride, Xiaowen set off with the bridegroom and headed straight for Taihe Town...

Sheng Xuan, Zhang, Xiao Lan, Zhang's family and other relatives and friends also got on the carriage and headed for Taihe Town...

According to the rules of the farmhouse families, the wedding ceremony should be held in the morning and the wedding banquet should be arranged at noon. The chief seats at the wedding banquet were the parents of the groom and bridesmaid. Sheng Xuan and Zhang sat at this table. Today, Mr. Sheng was ill and could not come. Cui never came to pay for such a banquet. After discussion, everyone let Zhang Shanfeng and Xin sit at this table as well.

As for the Bao family, naturally, the ones sitting there were Manager Bao and Zhao, as well as two elders from the Bao family.

The Bao family divided the guests into two groups. One side was their own reception, which entertained the guests from the Bao family and the villagers from Shengjia Village who came to add boxes for Xiaoting. In addition, Tianxianglou also arranged a banquet, which was also full. The guests were officials from the county government who were friends with the Sheng and Bao families, as well as the owners of various shops and some gentry.

Shopkeeper Xu did not have a seat today, but helped out with the running around. Xiaowen, Xiaohu, Xiaoqiang and others were at the restaurant to entertain the guests.

The Bao family's banquet was very sumptuous, with fried meatballs, chicken, duck, fish and other dishes, as well as several vegetables that were rare in winter. These were all bought by the Bao family from the provincial capital and the county town at a great price.

Many of the people who attended the banquet praised the Bao family for the sumptuous and elegant banquet.

At the same time, the dining table on the kang in the old house of the Sheng family was also filled with plates and bowls. Various dishes were steaming and smelled very tempting...