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After hearing He Hua's words, Mrs. Fang was very moved and said that you are the only girl who is so attentive to even look at this. In fact, you and Jasmine are both grown up girls now. It's time to buy more clothes and look glamorous in them. It's better. "
"When we were all still growing, the clothes we bought soon became too small. It wasn't enough to waste fabrics, so why bother." Hehua shook his head and said, "Besides, every day, in Chapter 123 I wish the old man As someone who comes and goes in the longevity village, if you dress in fancy clothes to avoid being criticized, it is better to be simple and clean. However, I forgot to make some clothes for Bonin. After all, I am studying in school, so I should It’s better to dress decently.”
Bonin listened attentively in the room and said loudly: "My mother has just changed two pieces of my eldest brother's old clothes for me. There is no need to make new ones." "
"It's rare that both of you are sensible." Mrs. Fang sighed with great relief.
Hearing this, Liangzi said that it was not all Zhu Er Shu and Aunt Zi who taught them well, but He Hua and Boning were so sensible. "
Upon seeing this, Shuanzi also shouted on the kang that I can wear my second brother's old clothes and there is no need to make new clothes. After saying that, he seemed to feel a little against his will, so he added, "It's not the Chinese New Year anyway. It would be nice to have new clothes during the Chinese New Year." "
The family all laughed after hearing this. Bo Rong set the table and prepared to eat. He went to the lotus kang and picked out the ruler heads that were going to be given to Mr. Zhu, Lao Zhutou and Yang and put them aside, planning to take them directly after dinner.
Dinner was relatively simple, including corn noodle porridge, vegetable pancakes, and home-made pickles. After dinner, Fang and He Hua went to the old yard together.
On the way, Mrs. Fang also told Chapter 123: Happy Birthday to the Old Man with Lotus Flowers that your grandfather seems not to be in a very good mood recently, and it’s not for any reason. Your mother has been talking about it in the past two days, saying that your grandfather has not been eating well recently. He is not as good as usual, and he refuses to tell me anything if asked. After these few days, he has obviously lost weight, which makes people anxious when he thinks about it. You can make grandpa happy for a while, right? "
"Yes." He Hua nodded and responded, but she was also wondering in her heart. This old man now has no worries about food and clothing, and his family has been harmonious recently, and nothing has happened. Why would he suddenly have something on his mind? It's really puzzling. .
After arriving at the old yard, I first went to Mr. Zhu’s house to deliver the ruler. The old man was very happy to see the lotus coming. He held the ruler and said that the lotus in our house is the most loving one, and he was thinking about his grandfather’s birthday. "
When He Hua heard this, he was stunned. He opened his mouth for a long time and did not answer the words. He thought, where is the birthday of the old man? But now if he says no, the old man will be even more uncomfortable. In a moment, there are several thoughts in his mind. , immediately decided to push the matter to Lao Zhutou, thinking that he should still remember his biological father's birthday, and said if he hadn't mentioned it, how could I have done it, but I don't care whether you like it or not, Zhutou. It's a piece of my family's heart. "
"Okay, okay, I like it, why don't I like it?" the old man said very excitedly, then looked at Old Zhu and said, "I saw that you haven't moved much recently, and I just thought you forgot that it was my birthday. I have been thinking about this matter in my mind these past few days, but you are someone who can hide it. You have told the children in private, but you haven't told me yet."
However, Lao Zhutou's expression was also a bit dumbfounded, and He Hua even broke out in a cold sweat for him. But fortunately, the old man said it, his birthday is the day after tomorrow, which saves her the trouble of guessing, and he can take care of it then. alright.
"Dad, you are celebrating your seventieth birthday this year, right? There are many words." Lao Zhutou seemed to be calculating in his mind for a long time, and then asked hesitantly and without confidence.
Mr. Zhu immediately said with emotion, yes, he turned seventy in the blink of an eye. As the saying goes, people rarely grow old after reaching seventy, and seventy-three is even more of a hurdle. Alas... "
"Grandpa, look at you, why aren't you happy about such a great event? My grandfather told us privately that we have not been by your side to serve you for so many years, and we have not been with you to celebrate your birthday. Last year, wasn't it? I was so busy that I forgot about my entire birthday. This year is my seventieth birthday, so we have to make it lively and lively."
Everyone in the room immediately joined in the fun and chatted for a while, until it was getting late, and seeing that the old man was a little sleepy, they put the old man to bed, and everyone gathered around Lao Zhutou and Yang. In my room, I wish my fourth brother said, "Daddy, I'm going to celebrate my seventieth birthday. Why did you only tell my second brother's family and not mine?" Even if my life is not as good as my second brother’s life now, you can’t leave me out, can you? "
Seeing that Old Zhu's expression was a little embarrassed, He Hua tugged at the hem of Zhu's clothes. I'm afraid I didn't think about it. I bought the ruler by mistake, otherwise I wouldn't have it until now. I’ve been worried these past few days.”
Mr. Yang is busy trying to smooth things over now that it’s easy to handle, and a seventieth birthday is indeed a big joy. We should celebrate it well. Now that the family situation is better, it’s natural to organize a birthday banquet for the old man. Question, old man, what do you think? "
Lao Zhutou still bowed his head and remained silent, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became awkward. He Hua asked in her heart, could it be that Lao Zhutou didn't want to congratulate the old man on his birthday? He also stayed by Fang's side and did not dare to speak randomly.
After a while, all I could see was Lao Zhu's head and shoulders shaking, as if he was suppressing his sobs. Zhu Laosi hurriedly stepped forward and helped the old man sit down on the kang and said, "Dad, what's wrong with you? How come you're still crying." "
"I'm such an unfilial son. Even my own father's seventieth birthday was only remembered when the old man reminded me. I'm such an unfilial son..." Lao Zhu cried, beating his head on his chest.
Zhu Laosi quickly persuaded Dad, don’t suffer anymore, it’s not too late for us now, let’s remember from now on, and celebrate my birthday every year. "
"Yes, Dad, please stop crying. If I hear this, there will be trouble again." Mrs. Fang also advised.
Lao Zhu's head was supported on the kang and he leaned on the quilt to calm down. Yang then whispered: Now that your sister-in-law has been gone for less than half a year, your eldest brother still seems to have no energy, and it is not appropriate for him to take care of him. , my son is a daughter, how about I watch over it and let the second wife and I take care of it? "
Zhu Laosi naturally has no objection, but Mrs. Fang said, "It's not that I don't want to provoke this matter. It's just that the eldest brother is the eldest son and eldest grandson. It's hard to get past him. It's better to let the eldest brother handle it. I and I Dad Hehua is helping from the side. If there is anything to do, we will do it. If the eldest brother is willing to take care of it, then we will do more. If not, what do parents think? "
"Lao 2 has thought carefully. After all, it's his seventieth birthday, so he has to invite the folks from the countryside. If it's really not good for Lao 2 to pick it up, then I'll do as you said and get a few slings of money to use first. , in the end we have settled the accounts and just refunded more or made up less." Yang said and took out three daggers of money from the box and handed them to Fang, glanced at Lao Zhu's head on the kang, and took out another dagger and put them together. He gave it to Mrs. Fang and warned, "Don't be constrained by spending money. This is the old man's whole life and the first time he celebrates his birthday at our house. All the things that need to be purchased are bought. The birthday banquet should be made decent, so that the old man will be happier than ever." All strong."
Lao Zhu glanced at his head and said, "If you want to give me a five-year-old, I'll just give you a five-year-old. It's not nice to give a four-year-old."
At this moment, Mr. Yang, Lao Zhutou, felt uncomfortable, so naturally everyone followed him. After hearing this, he quickly took out another sling and placed it on the edge of the kang.
When Mrs. Fang saw this, she didn't refuse. She asked Mrs. Yang for a furoshiki, put it in her wallet and carried it. She stood up and said, "Father, mother, I will ask the child's father to go to his eldest brother to discuss this matter tomorrow." My birthday will be the day after tomorrow, so it’s really tight. If anything happens, my mother will keep an eye on it. If we are young and don’t understand, my mother will give us some advice. "
Yang naturally nodded in agreement. After going out, Hehua took Fang's arm and walked home. She couldn't help but smile and said, "Mom, you are getting better and better now. If you hadn't separated the family before, you would never have thought of this." Such an idea cannot be expressed so thoughtfully. When we left, Nai looked very happy."
"I've spent a lot of time with your aunt in the past two years, and I see you every now and then. Can't you still learn it? Do you think your mother is a fool?" Fang pinched the bridge of Hehua's nose, and the two of them walked very quickly. , although the night breeze was a bit cool, the two of them were sweating slightly on their foreheads. Halfway through, they met Zhu Yongxin who came to pick them up. The three of them went home together, and Fang also talked about the birthday celebrations. Probably, when Zhu Yongxin heard this, he wiped his hands in a cold sweat and said, "Thank you for saying it now. Otherwise, if there was no one in our family until the birthday, let alone no one to express it, the old man would be very sad." "
Early the next morning, Zhu Yongxin didn't bother to eat breakfast, so he ran to discuss birthday matters with Boss Zhu. Although Boss Zhu had been in a low mood, this was a major event for the elders in the family, so he naturally did not dare to neglect it. After giving Boyuan a bite to eat, he sent him to school, and then followed Zhu Yongxin to Zhu's house. They discussed with the four Fangs for a while, decided how to handle everything, and then started to prepare separately. .
The little Hehuas were also assigned tasks. Firstly, they were to go to the village to inform people who had good relations with the family that they would come to wish the old man a birthday. Secondly, they had to help pinch birthday peaches, cut window grilles, and wish the fourth child a happy birthday. He was sent out to deliver messages to several in-laws at home.
Zhu drew up the menu for the birthday banquet, and Zhu Yongxin also drove to the city to buy supplies. He also notified Doctor Zheng to attend the banquet tomorrow.
The whole family was still busy packing and processing the ingredients until the evening. The next morning, before dawn, Mrs. Fang woke up the whole family, leaving Liangzi alone on the kang looking at Shuan who had not yet gotten up. Son, the rest of the people were also assigned the task of putting up window decorations and couplets. In the main room of the old courtyard, red silk was hung, a statue of the birthday star was posted, and a plate of longevity peaches was placed on the table.
Mrs. Yang also found a new blouse for the old man that she had made for the Chinese New Year. Although it had been worn twice before, fortunately the material was fresh and festive, and the ocher-red five-bat-holding birthday pattern was appropriate for the occasion. It is still suitable to be worn outside today's jackets. Then I helped the old man comb his hair into a bun, and sat down energetically in the main seat of the longevity hall outside. At three o'clock in the morning, relatives and friends began to come to the house one after another, and none of them came empty-handed, sending birthday eggs, There are birthday banners, birthday couplets and other birthday gifts. The eldest brother Zhu and Zhu Yongxin are at the door to welcome the guests, the fourth brother Zhu is supporting the guests in the house, and the others are busy cooking in the kitchen in the side room.
The old man Zhu was in the house with several old people in the village. Everyone praised the children and grandchildren of Zhu's family for their filial piety and for celebrating their birthdays in such a dignified manner. The old man's face was so happy that he could not see the sadness from the previous few days.
Relatives and friends had almost arrived, so they all gathered in the main hall, standing on the side that couldn't stand and heading into the room first. Lao Zhutou and Yang went forward first to kowtow to the old man and wish him good luck like the East China Sea and longevity as high as the Southern Mountains. "
"Okay, okay, get up quickly." Mr. Zhu took out the red envelope that Zhu had prepared for him and gave one to each of them. Mr. Zhu led all the grandchildren and knelt down and kowtowed. Everyone received a red envelope, but Bo Kai did not have one today, so Bo Rong led the great-grandchildren to kowtow to the old man for his birthday. Even the two little guys, Da Mao and Er Mao, were supported by Zhu Laosi and Lin. Kowtowed.
After my family kowtowed to celebrate my birthday, several in-laws also came forward to give birthday gifts. Although they were not too expensive, they were all rulers, shoes, crutches, etc. But as the saying goes, etiquette is light but affection is heavy, and the old man was very happy. . Doctor Zheng gave the old man a porcelain ornament of the birthday girl holding peaches, which also made the old man very happy.
The previous rituals were almost completed, and the birthday banquet was about to begin. Naturally, the family members were not in a hurry to eat. They had greeted all the relatives and friends who came. On the chairperson in the main room, only the old man and the villagers were present. There were a few old people inside, and some in-laws sitting together with the old man. Yang first brought out the longevity noodles, which were all eight-inch-long noodles. There was an egg lying in a bowl of clear soup noodles.
The old man ate a stick of noodles first. The noodles should not be broken. Then he took a bite of the egg. The rest of the people also picked a stick of longevity noodles and ate them in their bowls, enjoying the happiness of the old man’s longevity. , the eggs were fed to Da Mao and Er Mao. According to rural customs, children under one year old who eat such eggs can be strong and less likely to get sick and have troubles.
After eating the birthday noodles, the atmosphere at the banquet became lively, and everyone drank and ate in a casual manner. After drinking and eating, all the relatives and friends came to say goodbye to the old man, leaving only a few connections. The good ones help clean up the table and the house.
Although the old man had worked hard for most of the day, he was still in good spirits. And because he had drunk a little wine, he kept holding on to Lao Zhu's head and talked about what happened at home. Although he was quite eloquent, he was too drunk. , my mind was already a little unclear, I talked about one thing over and over again, and later several things were mixed together to make a mess. Lao Zhutou drank a lot this time, and I don’t know if he really didn’t hear it or was just trying to coax him. The old man was looking at him, and he kept saying yes, and occasionally interjecting a word or two. The two of them talked warmly. Zhu, Fang and Lin were washing dishes and tidying up in the kitchen, listening to the sounds in the room. The chattering people in the room all snickered, but after a long while I heard no movement. I stretched my head into the room and saw that Mr. Zhu and Lao Zhu were lying face to face on the kang, fast asleep.
After his seventieth birthday, Lao Zhu became more and more attentive and filial to the old man. Although he could not say that he asked for help every day, he often accompanied the old man to relieve his boredom. I wish the old man's mood will get better, his appetite and health will also get better. I wish he could make up for the shortcomings he had in the past.
This season is also the busiest time in the fields. Because Hehua is thinking about what Qi Jintang once said, the book says that severe drought will be followed by severe floods, so he takes advantage of the fact that the millet and millet are raising seedlings in the shed, and they have not yet gone to the fields to transplant the seedlings. When I was there, I urged Zhu Yongxin to dig several more drainage ditches in his own land, all of which were very deep. He also often picked up some stones and used them to build a slope around the ground.
The weather has been very good this year, so everyone in the village is disapproving of Hehua's actions. Some even say that her family is stupid for digging several large trenches in the ground, taking up a lot of good land. . However, Zhu Yongxin sided with Hehua this time. Anyway, it was good to prepare for a rainy day, and the family would not be short of two lines of crops for food.
Zhu Yongxin also went to tell Lao Zhutou, his eldest son, and his fourth son about this matter, but Lao Zhutou didn't take it seriously because his land was on a higher ground and he felt that Tian'er didn't want it to be flooded. Naturally, he didn't take it seriously. Zhu Laoshi also followed the old man's idea. Only Zhu Laosi went home and discussed with Lin, and followed He Hua's example. They dug drainage ditches in the ground and roughly repaired them. All around.
On the day of Xiaoman, the village abbot is leading the whole village to worship the God of Cars by the river. In the past, there was no such rule in the village. This is also because a new waterwheel was installed last year, so according to rural practice, it should be done before the waterwheel starts flowing. , worship the gods first, in order to pray for good weather this year, and let the God of Cars bless the crops with water for irrigation.
After Xiaoman passed, all the sorghum seedlings of the Hehua family moved to the ground, but she still continued to pick up stones to strengthen the small slopes around her field uneasily.
The weather has been very good this year, so everyone in the village is disapproving of Hehua's actions. Some even say that her family is stupid for digging several large trenches in the ground, taking up a lot of good land. . However, Zhu Yongxin sided with Hehua this time. Anyway, it was good to prepare for a rainy day, and the family would not be short of two lines of crops for food.
Zhu Yongxin also went to tell Lao Zhutou, his eldest son, and his fourth son about this matter, but Lao Zhutou didn't take it seriously because his land was on a higher ground and he felt that Tian'er didn't want it to be flooded. Naturally, he didn't take it seriously. Zhu Laoshi also followed the old man's idea. Only Zhu Laosi went home and discussed with Lin, and followed He Hua's example. They dug drainage ditches in the ground and roughly repaired them. All around.
On the day of Xiaoman, the village abbot is leading the whole village to worship the God of Cars by the river. In the past, there was no such rule in the village. This is also because a new waterwheel was installed last year, so according to rural practice, it should be done before the waterwheel starts flowing. , worship the gods first, in order to pray for good weather this year, and let the God of Cars bless the crops with water for irrigation.
After Xiaoman passed, all the sorghum seedlings of the Hehua family moved to the ground, but she still continued to pick up stones to strengthen the small slopes around her field uneasily.
The weather has been very good this year, so everyone in the village is disapproving of Hehua's actions. Some even say that her family is stupid for digging several large trenches in the ground, taking up a lot of good land. . However, Zhu Yongxin sided with Hehua this time. Anyway, it was good to prepare for a rainy day, and the family would not be short of two lines of crops for food.
Zhu Yongxin also went to tell Lao Zhutou, his eldest son, and his fourth son about this matter, but Lao Zhutou didn't take it seriously because his land was on a higher ground and he felt that Tian'er didn't want it to be flooded. Naturally, he didn't take it seriously. Zhu Laoshi also followed the old man's idea. Only Zhu Laosi went home and discussed with Lin, and followed He Hua's example. They dug drainage ditches in the ground and roughly repaired them. All around.
On the day of Xiaoman, the village abbot is leading the whole village to worship the God of Cars by the river. In the past, there was no such rule in the village. This is also because a new waterwheel was installed last year, so according to rural practice, it should be done before the waterwheel starts flowing. , worship the gods first, in order to pray for good weather this year, and let the God of Cars bless the crops with water for irrigation.
After Xiaoman passed, all the sorghum seedlings of the Hehua family moved to the ground, but she still continued to pick up stones to strengthen the small slopes around her field uneasily.
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Aspects of life in the Ming Dynasty - a penny-earning official - she originally had everything going smoothly, but unfortunately she ended up in the house of an official who was suspended for investigation, living in a foreign country, and her eyesight was dark. Born as a prostitute, with a weak younger brother, he is always fearful and frightened, otherwise he will break the law at any time due to ignorance -
Clothes - pursue fashion and convenience, wear gold and green on the head and look at the husband's origin or official title;
Food - Aunt Chen said: I want to eat beef but I can't kill it, otherwise I will inevitably be beaten with a stick;
Living - If you want to renovate a house, you need to clearly see how many rooms there are. If you want to install a curved corridor, it will be a luxury and attract people's attention;
OK - If you want to hold an umbrella when going out in the summer, or if you want to decorate a carriage, it is absolutely illegal;
oh? You are rich and can easily get silver coins at your fingertips. Don’t you know that the ban on silver is still in place? You should be punished...
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