bookrebus Chapter 696 Different Customs
Chapter 696 Different Customs
"Look, Old Chen's eyes are all red from crying. Marrying a granddaughter is just like marrying a daughter. How can you smile? On the day my youngest daughter got married, my eyes were almost red from crying. Fortunately, she got married nearby and can come back to see us during the holidays.
In the final analysis, it is still the case that a girl should not be kept at home when she grows up. For me, the thing that I am most satisfied with in my life is my daughter's marriage. Although my son-in-law's family is not very wealthy, they are very good to my daughter. As long as she can have enough food to eat and the family is harmonious and happy, it is better than anything else. "
"Mom, I want to ride in that sedan chair in the future."
"You little girl, you are only eight years old, and you are thinking about these things? Forget it. If you want to marry well, you must be beautiful or have ability. Otherwise, how can you marry high? You should calm down and stop thinking about it. I, your mother, don't have those abilities to help you marry high. I will be satisfied if you marry close to home in the future."
As Shao Siyou walked in, the villagers all made strange noises excitedly.
Unlike other families who married off their daughters and just took them away, Chen Hongxia and Shao Siyou first offered tea to Old Chen and his wife and kowtowed to them before leaving. The couple cried so hard.
Standing at the door, ready to see his granddaughter off, the next moment, he was invited by Shao Siyou to get on a carriage behind.
"What is this?" Old Chen asked puzzledly.
"The customs in my hometown are different from here. When a girl gets married, her family must also be present. So, please ask grandpa, grandma, and my eldest uncle's family to get on the carriage and go to the town together. Master has already arranged it, and I have also explained the situation to Master..."
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked again.
They have never heard of a wedding where the bride's family can be present.
It is said to be a custom, but they have never heard of it.
At this moment, everyone was extremely envious.
"Ah, Hongxia married well, married very well."
"If you can achieve this, why worry about not having a good life in the future? I'm afraid Hongxia will be so moved that she will die."
"If my granddaughter can find a man like this, I can die with my eyes closed."
From this morning till now, they have nothing more to boast about.
Even if he married the county magistrate's daughter, there wouldn't be such a ceremony.
Especially, the man allowed the woman's family to attend the wedding banquet, which is simply unheard of.
Who can do this?
If they ask themselves, they will definitely not be able to do this when their sons and grandsons get married.
Accompanied by the envious eyes of the villagers, the big red sedan chair and the carriage decorated with red flowers left together.
The door of Old Chen's house was also closed, and there was no one inside except for the chickens and ducks.
Old Chen had an average relationship with the villagers, except for a few families with whom he had a good relationship. They all went to the town with the wedding procession, while the others went back to their homes. Each of them held some red-dyed peanuts and wedding candies in their hands. Although there were not many, candy was a precious commodity, and Old Chen spent a lot of money to buy them from the town.
Even this is already the most generous in the village.
Even before the Jiang family became wealthy, Zhang Jinlan never gave them candy.
The old couple's biggest wish is that their granddaughter can marry a man of her dreams.
Now that their wish has come true, the two are so happy that they want to give away all their family assets as a dowry for their granddaughter.
Chen Hongxia kept refusing, so she left some money for her brother Chen Tianfeng.
Chen Tianfeng was sitting in the carriage. His eyes were red from crying just now. Now his tears dried in the corners of his eyes, leaving only crystal tears. His wife Wang Ruru was not much better. Her clothes on her chest were wet from crying.
Wang Ruer got married early and watched her sister-in-law grow up, so it was no different from marrying off a daughter.
"We owe Hongxia too much. On her wedding day, she was still thinking of us and gave us the cow. Grandpa, grandma, give all the money in the house to Hongxia. If she doesn't want it, just secretly put it on her wedding bed. She will find out at night. I can still earn money in the future. This little bit is not a big deal. Don't let Siyou look down on Hongxia. She has us to protect her. Ru'er and I have already agreed."
Chen Tianfeng said in a low voice.
The carriage was right behind the sedan, and if I spoke too loudly my sister would hear me.
After he finished speaking, Wang Ruer nodded in agreement. She did agree. Her sister-in-law had contributed too much to the family. Even a hard-hearted person would not refuse. Besides, she and her sister-in-law had always had a good relationship, so naturally she would not refuse.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Fubao said that a batch of medicinal herbs will mature after the New Year. Anyway, we have food at home, so we don't have to spend any money. In fact, I brought the silver with me. I guessed you would say that."
Old Chen took out a purse from his inner layer of clothes and smiled.
The whole family looked at each other and laughed out loud.
This is what it means when a family is of one mind, they can think of everything together.
"Here they come, the wedding procession is back, quick, quick set off the firecrackers—"
As the sounds of gongs and drums rang out, the servants of the clinic lit the firecrackers placed on both sides of the gate.
"Crackling——"
The sound of firecrackers mixed with gongs and drums resounded through the sky.
The sound could be heard throughout the town.
Many people rushed here.
There were not many forms of entertainment in ancient times, so everyone was gossiping. When there was something interesting to watch, everyone would gather here.
"Get off the sedan chair--" the matchmaker shouted.
Shao Siyou dismounted and knocked on the wooden frame outside the sedan chair.
The curtain was lifted and a hand stretched out. Although it was not white and tender, and was covered with calluses, Shao Siyou still held it tightly. He helped Chen Hongxia out and entered the clinic together.
Others followed.
When worshiping heaven and earth, Jiang Fubao sat together with Old Chen and his wife.
She is their master, so naturally she is their elder, no matter how young she is.
When we pay respect to our parents, we are paying respect to these three people.
"Husband and wife pay homage——"
"Send it to the bridal chamber—"
As soon as the words fell, firecrackers were lit again, the guests took their seats, and the banquet began.
Today's banquet is prepared by Jiang Ruyi and the cooks.
Eight meat and eight vegetable dishes plus a sweet soup and a salty soup.
Every table was full.
Fortunately, Jiang Fubao had previously ordered a round wooden board from a carpenter in the city. When placed on the original square table, it became a round table, which increased the area a lot.
Otherwise there wouldn’t be room for so many dishes.
Zhu Yingqiu also came to the banquet.
There is also Jiang Tongshui. The two of them had a misunderstanding and rarely had any contact with each other since then.
Jiang Tongshui is now a scholar. This year he got engaged to Lian Qiao, the eldest granddaughter of Mr. Lian from the school. They will get married in the early spring of next year.
Chen Hongxia did not stay in the room. She waited for Shao Siyou to lift her veil and drink the wedding wine. Then the couple toasted each table together.
When they arrived at the table where Zhu Yingqiu and her son were sitting, Chen Hongxia and Jiang Tongshui looked at each other.
Both of them smiled.
"Congratulations, Hongxia. I wish you two a long and happy marriage."
"Thank you." Chen Hongxia replied, and she and Shao Siyou finished the wine in their glasses, then turned the glasses upside down to indicate that no wine was left.