When Wang Xiangyang heard that they were going to visit Chen Weidang, he also agreed. Chen Weidang loved this old girl very much, and she was going to get married, so of course he had to go and see her.
"Aunt, please prepare some medicinal porridge. The prison visit this month has not been used yet, right? Then take the brother and sister and the prospective son-in-law with you and tell him the good news so that he can be happy too."
Cuihua nodded repeatedly, her eyes were very moist, but today was a good day for her daughter to be engaged, and she couldn't cry, so as not to bring bad luck in the future.
"Okay then, you two can get along for a while and discuss when to get married and what conditions your parents have. I'll go make dinner for you first."
Cuihua turned and went to the kitchen. Since her prospective son-in-law had come to the house, she had to prepare some delicious food and drinks to entertain him. Seeing Ermao still stroking the military coat, she couldn't help but pull him, and Ermao finally came to his senses.
Wang Xiangyang saw that the work was done and was about to leave, but Cuihua stopped him and said, "Let's have dinner together tonight. Invite Cheng Qiao and Huanzi."
"Okay, got it, Auntie. You go ahead and do your work. I'm leaving now."
The little troublemaker was very happy. Seeing that there was no one around, he quickly took out the one thousand yuan that Cheng Qiao had given him before it was even warmed up:
"Oh, by the way, my dad just sold a herb he dug up in the mountains for a thousand yuan. It's not appropriate for me to spend this money. Girl, since you are willing to marry me, you can keep this money."
"One thousand yuan, what kind of medicinal material is so expensive? Who did you sell it to?"
"Who else? Of course it's my second sister-in-law. She said this is top-quality. When I return to Qilian Mountain, I will go up the mountain to look for medicinal herbs on my days off. I will give you all the money I earn."
Chen Xiaoniu took the thick stack of money and held it tightly in her hand. She had never received so much money in her life. Cheng Qiao was right. She would marry this man.
"You take your time with your work. It's still early for dinner. I'll go to the fields to help with some work and come over with my second brother and his wife in the evening."
"Hey, go ahead."
Chen Xiaoniu walked into the kitchen with the money. When Cuihua saw the money in Chen Xiaoniu's hand, she gasped. Knowing that it was the little troublemaker who gave it to her secretly, the reluctance she had originally felt disappeared.
"I have prepared some dowry for you, two quilts, a dowry box, four sets of new clothes, one each for spring, summer, autumn and winter, and some other things you need for daily life. See if you need anything else."
Cuihua knew her daughter best. When she saw her daughter suddenly become determined, she knew that the marriage would definitely be a success, so she simply told her about the dowry. However, Chen Xiaoniu did not take it to heart at all.
"Mom, the little troublemaker just said that this money came from the snow lotus his father picked in the mountains and sold to Cheng Qiao. He will also go up the mountain to dig herbs in the future, and he said that all the money he earned would be given to me."
When Chen Ermao heard that his future brother-in-law was so good to his sister, he finally showed his first smile of the New Year. A harmonious family is the key to success. As long as the family is harmonious, why would he worry about not having a good life
"Sister, marry and live a good life. I'm at home, don't worry."
"Brother, when will you find me a sister-in-law?"
Chen Ermao stopped talking. The female educated youth he liked had passed the exam and returned to the city. Besides, his mother didn't want him to marry an educated youth, so he planned to remain single for the rest of his life.
"I will keep an eye on your brother. Go to the supply and marketing cooperative tomorrow and buy more of what you need. When the little troublemaker comes next time, he will definitely be married."
When it was getting dark, Wang Xiangyang came with Li Huan and the little troublemaker. Cuihua stuck her head out, but didn't see Cheng Qiao. She couldn't help but wonder:
"Huanzi, where is your wife? Why hasn't she come yet?"
"Aunt Wang cooked a lot of delicious food. Ye Xiaolin and Secretary Hao are also at home. She has to stay and entertain them."
"Why hasn't Secretary Hao left yet?"
"It's getting late today, so we can leave tomorrow morning. Anyway, my house is big and there's room for him to sleep."
"Little troublemaker, just sleep at your aunt's house tonight and don't go back with Brother Huan."
The little troublemaker's face turned red. Chen Xiaoniu could no longer sit there. She took the bowl of rice and returned to her room, feeling very happy.
We had a very pleasant meal, mainly because all the work in the fields had been done. Half of the wheat was lost, but since everyone had raised pigs, the losses could be compensated.
"Aunt, thank you for the meal. We are going back now. As for their marriage, you guys decide for yourselves. And it doesn't matter if the little girl marries him. Lele will also go there when he graduates next year."
"Really? That's great. Oh, by the way, I remember Cheng Qiao is also there. With her around, I have nothing to worry about."
Cuihua was excited. After hearing this, the little troublemaker felt a little aggrieved. He had never thought of treating Chen Xiaoniu badly. Why didn't his future mother-in-law trust him so much
Wang Xiangyang had already learned to read her expression, and quickly interrupted: "Aunt, I'll go to the village committee and make a phone call to make an appointment for a visit."
"Hey, sorry to bother Xiangyang."
You can't just visit a prisoner casually. You have to make an appointment and go at the appointed time. If you don't go, you may be investigated next time.
Chen Xiaoniu led the little troublemaker to Chen Damao's room. There was no other way. There were only a few rooms in the house, and only Chen Damao's room was empty:
"This is my eldest brother's room. My father has taken it away from him... If you think it's unlucky, then go live at Brother Huan's house. It's a more festive place there."
The little troublemaker didn't care at all. He was a soldier, and good could not prevail over evil. With his military uniform and upright character, how could he be afraid of an unfilial Chen Damao
"I was worried that he wouldn't come to find me. I'll beat up one of these guys if I see one, or two if I see two. Don't worry."
When Chen Xiaoniu heard the little troublemaker say this, she knew that he was not afraid, so she smiled, turned around and left. The little troublemaker was a little distracted, and the girl looked really beautiful when she smiled.
Cheng Qiao had already washed up and was lying on the kang, but she always felt something was wrong. She quickly put on her clothes and sat on the kang to think.
"What's the matter? Are you not sleepy yet? Go to bed early. You have a lot of things to do tomorrow."
Li Huan felt sorry for Cheng Qiao and put his arm around her shoulders to comfort her. Cheng Qiao turned around and hugged Li Huan and said something in his ear. Li Huan's eyes widened.
"Hey, my musket is in the capital."
"I brought it."
Li Huan made two homemade guns himself, one in the capital and one in the old house in the county. He didn't expect that Cheng Qiao would bring them over.
"Cheng Qiao, can you sense the location of the spy?"
"No, I don't have any special powers. Maybe I can't beat this spy at all."
Li Huan's heart was beating so fast that he wanted to hide Cheng Qiao. Suddenly he remembered that Cheng Qiao had a magic weapon to hide. He was delighted and was about to remind her when he heard a loud "huffing" sound.
"Oh no, the wild boar has come down the mountain."
Li Huan lived at the foot of the mountain and was most sensitive to the sound of wild boars. He jumped in surprise when he heard the familiar sound. Cheng Qiao was startled. How could a wild boar come down the mountain in the middle of the night? Then...