Changping Village.

Ping'er came to Luo's house to deliver invitations.

Wang Cuilian suddenly asked Ping'er: "Ping'er, did you just say that Huahua got married on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month?"

Ping'er turned to Wang Cuilian and nodded with a smile.

Wang Cuilian said again: "Did I hear it wrong before? Didn't you say you're getting married in the first month?"

Ping'er then explained with a smile: "Auntie, you heard me right. We were indeed scheduled to get married in the first month of the year. On the first day of the heavy snowfall, someone from the Gu family in the county came to discuss with us, saying that there will be a lot of rain and snow in our area this year.

The weather will probably be worse in the first month of the year, because spring will begin on the sixth day of the first lunar month next year, and it will be more difficult to organize a wedding with rain and snow. It is better to wait until the snow stops in the twelfth lunar month and the weather becomes clear, and then we can get married.

"

"I discussed it with Zhou Sheng and felt that what the Gu family said was reasonable. In addition, the bride price was increased by 10%, so it was hard to say anything, so I agreed to get married on the 26th."

After hearing what Ping'er said, Wang Cuilian didn't ask any more questions, said a few auspicious words and went to work in the backyard.

Luo Fengtang entered the door first and nodded to Ping'er as a greeting. He had left long ago, so when Wang Cuilian left again, Yang Ruoqing and Ping'er were left talking in the hall.

Yang Ruoqing refilled Ping'er's tea and pushed the plate of snacks on the table in front of her: "Here, have some snacks. These sesame seeds and red dates were brought back from the capital. You can try them."

Ping'er smiled and nodded, took one and ate it as appropriate.

Yang Ruoqing watched Ping'er eating dates and couldn't help but said: "So, Huahua only takes two months from the date of the marriage proposal to the wedding. Isn't it a bit rushed?"

Ping'er turned her face away, spit out the date seeds in her mouth quietly into the handkerchief, then held it in her hand and turned around to talk to Yang Ruoqing.

"It's really in a hurry. When I mention this matter, I feel happy but reluctant to let it go. But the Gu family is also thinking about it. My uncle will go to Qing'an County to study in the next year. Then he will not have time to get married. It is better to let him go first.

Huahua comes in, and the young couple will go to Qing'an County together after the new year, and they will take care of each other."

Yang Ruoqing nodded, "If the truth is what the Gu family said, it is understandable. It is the most rare thing for my uncle to make progress."

"It would be good for the young couple to go to Qing'an County together to get married first and then fall in love to cultivate their relationship."

In front of Ping'er, Yang Ruoqing could only say this to comfort Ping'er.

But if this kind of thing were left to her, Yang Ruoqing would never agree to let Baobao Luo marry a new brother-in-law whom he had met no more than three times within two months.

From the engagement to the marriage, the observation period must be two years. It is not only for observation, but also to give her and Tang Yazi a psychological buffer period, and also to give more instructions to the daughter on what to pay attention to after arriving at her husband's house.

If you want to get engaged, just get married, no need to talk!

"Qing'er, to tell you the truth, when I think about Huahua marrying into the Gu family in just ten days, I can't sleep or eat well."

Ping'er sat there with her eyebrows lowered and sighed.

"Hua Hua has no biological parents, and Zhou Sheng and I are from the village, so we have no power or influence. To be honest, marrying into the Gu family is a sign of high status."

"Even if I give her all the dowry left to her by Huahuahua's mother, it's just to give her strength. I heard that the Gu family owns five or six hundred acres of land!"

Yang Ruoqing said: "Not all of those five or six hundred acres belong to the Gu family, 80% of them are in the name of his family from nearby people. The purpose is to use your uncle's status as a juren to get tax exemptions. Don't be scared.

"

Having said that, as long as the family is successful, they will have no worries about food and clothing in the local area and have prestige in the countryside.

Huahua married into the Gu family, which was indeed a high-class marriage.

Even if the Yang family in Yuncheng had not collapsed, Huahua's marriage to the Gu family would have been evenly matched at best. Even though the Yang family in Yuncheng was one of the top businessmen at that time, the Gu family had a member of the family.

Everything is inferior, only reading is superior.

The best among the scholars can still be seen as having no official title, and they enjoy the imperial court's writing subsidy every quarter.

And it is better to be a scholar than to be a scholar.

A person who has been promoted has a meritorious status. He can continue his studies to obtain a higher Jinshi title, and he can wait for an official to be a substitute. He can fill in the gaps in the yamen. In the words of the common people, the person who has been promoted has already eaten the official meal.

"Ping'er, you don't have to worry too much. You come from a wealthy family. Huahua has been with you over the years and has learned a lot about household management through words and deeds."

Yang Ruoqing then comforted Ping'er, "There is no shortage of needlework, chess, calligraphy and painting, as well as Huahua. Otherwise, the Gu family would not have fallen in love with Huahua at first sight."

Except that Huahua's appearance is a bit mediocre, and she is not the kind of girl that people can't take away from her at a glance.

However, Huahua's facial features are dignified and well-behaved. If she is moisturized, maintained properly and dressed decently after marriage, she will look good.

Mentioning Huahua's talents, Ping'er finally showed a smile on her face: "Qing'er, with your words, I feel somewhat confident that the Gu family has a great marriage, whether it's the appearance and talent of the new uncle-in-law or the

In-laws, I can’t even say a word.”

"It's just that sometimes some things are too perfect, which makes people feel a little unreal. I can't help but wonder, is there something fishy in it?"

Regarding Ping'er's speculation, Yang Ruoqing just smiled and said nothing.

The Gu family's true purpose in seeking Huahua's hand in marriage should be investigated secretly in the county seat.

But Ping'er, a woman, couldn't live without the village, and Zhou Sheng didn't think too much about it. The couple had been busy preparing for the dowry at home since Huahua's engagement, and they were full of joy inside and outside... Yang Ruoqing's body

As an outsider, it's hard to say anything, as it will bring trouble to them in vain.

unless……

"Qing'er, I have a heartfelt request." Ping'er suddenly said.

Yang Ruoqing put away her thoughts and raised her eyes to look at Ping'er.

Ping'er frowned, as if she had made up her mind, and said in a low voice to Yang Ruoqing: "I used to live in a wealthy family like the Yang family in Yuncheng, and I saw a lot of dirty things. To be on the safe side, I want you to

Come with me to the county town."

Yang Ruoqing's eyes brightened a bit. Ping'er was worthy of being the confidant of the mistress of the Yang family in Yuncheng back then. She was indeed thoughtful and cautious.

Yang Ruoqing looked at the snow falling outside the house, "It's snowing now, and cars and horses can't move. If you want to go to the county seat, you have to wait for the snow to stop."

Ping'er also turned to look outside the house and murmured: "I hope the snow will stop soon!"

…

While having lunch, Yang Ruoqing suddenly heard a commotion in her parents' yard next door, accompanied by the cry of a child in the wind and snow.

"Auntie, you eat first, I'll go over and take a look." Yang Ruoqing immediately put down her chopsticks and stood up.

"I'll go with you!"

Luo Fengtang chased after him with a big stride, grabbed the two bamboo hats placed by the door, put one on Yang Ruoqing's head, and wore the other himself.
Chapter completed!