pastoral life

The day when Xue Jiaojiao got married was at the end of May, when the weather was already hot, people in the village changed into single clothes one after another, and those men who were afraid of the heat simply went down to the ground with their shirts off, and they were so ashamed that they wore clothes on their shoulders. The young daughter-in-law who was picking vegetables in the basket laughed and cursed for a while.

"Don't go outside until your feet are good. If you can't take it easy, you can do more bamboo work. You and I will chop up the bamboo and put it here. If you don't use it up, you can exchange it for copper in the city." Son, I won't let you idle for nothing, just stay here honestly."

Mingzhu brought back Wang Dahe who was about to sneak out again. This kid was too diligent, and his legs and feet couldn't rest for a moment. Before the injury on his leg healed, he had to go to the mountain to hunt pigweed. Mingzhu got up early and blocked him several times. Once, that kid was also stubborn and would continue to slip no matter how many times he was caught, which made Mingzhu really wish to tie a chain around his leg.

"Brother Mingzhu, look at my legs, they can run and jump, they are so delicate, just let me out!"

Dahe wanted to argue, but Mingzhu directly twisted her ears.

"It's been a hundred days of injury, you don't want a wife anymore, boy, or something, after your legs and feet are bad, let's see which girl in the village is willing to marry you!"

The nine-year-old boy already had some inconvenient and humane thoughts, Dahe blushed immediately when Mingzhu said this, Wang Mingchuan pushed open the courtyard door and came back to see this appearance, but put down the pick laughed:

"It's not the first time you've been arrested, so why don't you have a long memory? You don't need to worry about family matters, even if you are recovering from your injuries. When you get tired of bamboo work, you can read books. If you don't understand, let Xiaohu teach you."

Father Wang was considered transparent when he was alive. There were five sons and daughters in the family, and all three sons went to school to receive education, but Wang Mingchuan was the most outstanding and valued.Dahe never loved these princes and did not force him, Xiaohu was too young to look down on him, so he just learned to play and learn all the time, because he was smarter than the older Wang Dahe. some more.

"Brother, I don't like reading at all. It doesn't matter how hard or tiring it is if you ask me to do the work in the field. You must never ask me to do these things again!"

Wang Mingchuan locked the gate of the courtyard, and Mingzhu left Wang Dahe to let his brother take care of it, and went to the kitchen to cook and eat by herself, when the food was served, the whole family of brothers and sisters were already waiting there.

"I just ran into Uncle Xue's family outside, and told me to remember to go to the city for a wedding."

Wang Mingchuan conveniently gave Mingzhu a piece of food with chopsticks. At first, Mingzhu was not too happy to eat what Wang Mingchuan gave him, but she was too embarrassed to refuse and had to accept it. After these days, he got used to it. From the awkwardness at the beginning to the current expressionless face while accepting feeding and chatting, Wang Mingchuan is extremely satisfied with the remarkable results.

The so-called not accumulating a few steps can reach a thousand miles, the ancients sincerely did not deceive me.

"This wedding wine is good to eat, but I don't know what to give. I'll ask Aunt Jiang after eating in a while, and see what she has to say."

"Exactly. The Xue family is your family after all, and your second sister has to go when she gets married."

Although anyone with eyes can see that the Xue family and the Wang family are not getting along, but the movement between these relatives is still unavoidable.

"Speaking of which, Wang Ju's family has some connections with us."

Hearing Wang Mingchuan's explanation, Zhu remembered that Wang Juren had the same name as several Chuan brothers with the same surnames, they all came from Chuanshandang and they belonged to the same family, so there might be some involvement.

"Why haven't I heard you mention this before?"

"I don't know very well. I just remember my father mentioned it once or twice when I was young. Wang Juren's father is my uncle. It's just that we are not close to the concubines. Walking around, the further you go, the more alienated you are, and until my generation, I only knew about this relationship when I heard it from my parents."

Hearing this, Mingzhu understands that there is a difference between the concubine and the concubine. Although they are brothers, they are not as good as relatives because of their mother's relationship. Because of the embarrassment of moving around, it is reasonable to be estranged after separation.

"In this way, this gift should not be too shabby, but there is nothing very valuable in the family now. Why don't you draw a picture of a hundred sons? Then Wang Juren is a scholar after all, and the sons taught by his family will not be too vulgar. Although sending a picture of a hundred sons It’s not worth a lot of money, but it’s a thought.”

It is a local custom for others to get married and send a picture of a hundred children, regardless of the handwriting of famous masters, it is just a matter of spending some effort to draw a few more pictures of children to celebrate.This is the only way to do it. Now that the family is in a bad situation, where can I get the money for the members, I can't catch a duck and go to the city as a guest. Besides, Mingzhu is really reluctant to give the duck. If she really wants to give it to someone who has nothing to do with it, it's better It's really good to kill a few small ones.

"Just do as you say."

On the day of the wedding banquet, Mingzhu and Wang Mingchuan brought all the little ones with them. First, Mingzhu was worried about leaving the little ones at home when he was out of the river. Second,... well, he admitted that he wanted to take advantage of the good wine. Good meat is there. If you don't eat it, you don't eat it for nothing.

He found some clothes with few patches for Dahe to change into. The Wang family and relatives in the village got together and walked to the city. Among the fellow villagers, many of them caught hens and ducks. A basket of eggs, and those whose families are better off have some money wrapped in red paper, but I don't know how many things are inside.

"Brother Mingzhu."

Mingzhu's clothes corner was pulled by someone, but when she looked down, it was Wang Xiaoxi who was pulling him.Xiaotan was carried away by Wang Mingchuan when he went out today. Xiaoxi was very sensible and was led by Mingzhu all the way, no matter how far away the mountain road was, he did not lose his temper. Unexpectedly, now that he has arrived here, his expression is not right.

Mingzhu was puzzled, so she lowered her body and hugged her, but the little girl took advantage of the situation and stretched her arms around his neck, approaching Mingzhu's ear and said:

"Brother, there are villains over there."

Mingzhu looked towards the place pointed by Xiaoxi, but saw a familiar face.

"Big brother."

Xue Mingyu had seen Mingzhu and the others a long time ago, and he didn't want to talk to him at first, but somehow he thought of something and pulled the people around him to pretend to be warm and walked towards Wang's family. Mingzhu hugged Wang Xiaoxi and greeted him, but the little girl He buried his head in Mingzhu's neck and refused to give him any face.

"Today's one is complete."

Xue Mingyu glanced at the little radish heads beside Mingzhu and Wang Mingchuan, even Wang Dahe could feel the disdain in his eyes.

"No, today is the second sister's big day, Mr. Wang can be regarded as cousin Mingchuan, if our family does not come together, it will be impossible to justify it. Look, even the girl Xiaoxi walked over by herself I want to congratulate my second sister."

What was originally an insult made Mingzhu come back with a few words, but it turned out that her family was thoughtful and worked tirelessly. The whole family came to congratulate. When people heard it, they all praised these young and sensible people, which made Xue Mingyu's face turn pale. several degrees.

"After Mingzhu got married, she was better at talking than at home. I didn't realize that you still have such eloquence in previous years."

Mingzhu smiled at Xue Mingyu and didn't speak, only showing a mouthful of white teeth against that yin and yang face, Xue Mingyu looked so flustered and stopped entangled with him on this topic, only pulled the people beside him to introduce :

"I was interrupted by you but I forgot about it. I met you earlier and wanted to introduce you—this person is also a member of your royal family, Wang Qingquan from Fufu Township. According to your seniority, you should call him cousin. Woolen cloth."

Mingzhu didn't know him, but Wang Mingchuan had some impression of this person. He stood next to Mingzhu and put Xiaotan down, then shook hands with Wang Qingquan and Xue Mingyu.

"I heard from my late father that there is a family in Fufu Township, but I couldn't go there as soon as possible because of the family accident. I thought I would have to wait a while before I could visit. I never thought that I would meet here with the blessing of Master Wang. gone."

After the two parties exchanged names, they chatted for a while. It turned out that Wang Qingquan and Xue Mingyu also recognized Wang Juren as their teacher. Because of his good knowledge and blood relationship, Wang Juren appreciated him, but Mingzhu didn't see Wang Qingquan. No matter how talented he is, it's true that he doesn't want to talk to Wang Mingchuan's relatives.

"Brother Qingquan has outstanding literary talents, but he already has the reputation of a scholar at the age of seventeen. Mingchuan, who is also a scholar, should learn more in the future."

"Yes, my cousin's talent is different from ordinary people and he is favored by Master Wang, Mingchuan is far behind."

Now Mingzhu can see that Xue Mingyu is comparing Wang Qingquan with Wang Mingchuan. They are of the same generation with the surname Wang and are about the same age. Their backgrounds are probably similar, but they are in the same situation now. In such a situation, people with a little bit of face would feel ashamed or lament the injustice of fate, but Wang Mingchuan still dealt with Xue Mingyu without changing his face. But he was straight, and he also had a good appearance and an awe-inspiring righteousness lingering between his brows. The aura of his whole body made him compare with Xue Mingyu, who was dressed gorgeously and dazzlingly, and Mingzhu almost clapped his hands.

Xue Mingyu didn't achieve the desired result, and Wang Qingquan didn't want to stay here any longer, so they chatted for half a cup of tea and then they each staggered. It just so happened that the bride was welcomed in when the auspicious time came.

Xiyue played the red robes and mopped the floor in unison. This scene, which should have been lively but really noisy, was eerily quiet.

Xileding, the smell of needles dropping can be heard in the hall.

Everyone stared at the bride with wide eyes, her clothes were gorgeous and her figure was outstanding, and the outfits around her were that even the magistrate's daughter-in-law couldn't get better. The girl's house in the middle school, but now it's a different situation.

Standing beside the bride was not the prince of the Wang family, but a rooster.

After a whole set of procedures, no amount of smiles on the host's face can offset the doubts in the guests' hearts. Xue Jiaojiao was still a little reluctant when she visited the hall, but if you look closely, you can see that she is being held down. Li, this step dragged until Li Cheng, even Mingzhu, who had never had the slightest affection for Xue Jiaojiao, began to sympathize with this girl.

Why would Prince Wang be absent on such a big day as marriage?

Why is Xue Jiaojiao's wedding date set so urgently?

To put it further, why would someone like them take Xue Jiaojiao as a peasant girl?

None of the people present were fools. After looking at the situation and making contact with each other, they would have guessed that the son of the Wang family might not be able to survive.

Mingzhu hugged Wang Xiaoxi tightly, and vaguely guessed something else.

Without the only son in the Wang family, the Juren is old and afraid that he will not be able to have any more children. Therefore, for the Wang family's endless family, there is only one normal way to do it - to adopt an age from the relatives. come here.

Coincidentally, Wang Dahe and Wang Xiaohu are relatives of the same Juren master, they are of the right age, and they have no parents.

Mingzhu stretched out her hand to pull Xiaohu closer to her, as if feeling the same way, Wang Mingchuan also reached out and grabbed Wang Dahe beside her.

Someone wants to snatch this adoption quota, and they are afraid that they are in the way of others.

The author has something to say: La la la, thank you Yuyu for the cover, cute, cute, do you like it, I really like this cover.