The Shao family added eight taels of silver to the bride price, but it was a pity that Tiehu couldn't be happy at all.
"Kuizi, Chunxiang offended her mother-in-law before she cleared the door. After marrying, I am afraid that she will be rubbed by her mother-in-law." Tie Kui avoided him and told Matchmaker Chen that he would add a bride price. It's time to tear down Tie Kui's station.
Tie Kui heard this and said to Chun Xiang: "Eldest sister, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shao family's bridegroom is more than ten taels of silver at the bottom of the pressure box, but you are only two taels. The difference is such a big difference, if I don't fight for you. , You have to be underestimated by the Shao family before you marry. Once backed down, the other party looked down on marrying him and didn't have the slightest status in the past. And with the beginning, it will become stronger in the future.
Chunni stood on Tiekui’s side and said to Tiehu: "Daddy, my brother is right. We don’t compare with the Shao family’s eldest daughter-in-law, but we can’t be too different. If we can’t bear to say anything, others will think we are. Good bullying. In the future, the eldest sister will marry, let alone have a good life."
Seeing Tiehu's brows, Tie Kui frowned, and said, "Daddy, how many betrothal gifts the Shao family will give, and how many we will accompany. When the eldest sister gets married, no one dare to look down upon him."
This is the end of the matter, and it is useless to say more.
After the marriage was settled, Tiehu went to the mountain to chop wood. Because he has been wandering in the mountains, he knows where there is a good wood. For more than a month, I carried more than 20 good logs. The yard is well placed.
Someone came to buy a few pieces of wood after hearing the news, but Tiehu refused. These pieces of wood are not enough to make two sets of furniture, so he plans to chop some more, so he won't sell it.
The wood will still have to be dried for a while, but Chunxiang’s marriage is scheduled for May the next year, and there are almost two years left, which is ample time.
On the Mid-Autumn Festival after the wedding, the Shao's family gave mooncakes and peanuts and other festive gifts. The Tie Family also returned a gift of equal value.
Autumn is a good time for hunting. Unfortunately, Father Li has a waist problem and can't hunt. Li Gui told Father Li that he could go hunting with Tie Kui.
Father Li felt that this was wrong, and said, "I was stunned when I went hunting with your Uncle Tie. If you can't go there, it's a waste of money." At any rate, he has a lot of hunting and can help many things. . But Li Gui didn't understand anything, what he could do. Besides, these wild animals are ferocious, and accidents will happen if they are not careful.
Li Gui didn't give up. He told Tiehu about this matter with his father Li behind his back. He also said that he had seen him hunting since he was a child, and he also had enough experience.
Tiehu didn't agree: "Hunting is not a child's play, you will lose your life if you are not careful. You have never hunted out alone, so how can you follow me to the mountains."
Li Gui said that his family has a large population and a lot of expenses, so he wants to increase his income by hunting. It's a pity that even if he said that, Tiehu didn't let him go.
Li's family has houses and fields, and the four adults in the family can work and make money, but they can't feed their two children.
In fact, even without Tie Kui's previous words, Tiehu would not agree. As soon as he came to the Li family, there was only one son left in Li Gui. Secondly, if you bring such a burden to yourself, how will your family live by then
Li Gui finally returned disappointed.
But with the encouragement of his wife Tie Xiaocui, Li Gui did not give up either. After autumn, he began to set up traps to catch wild animals by himself.
In the second half of November, the school was closed.
Chunni saw that Tie Kui was either going out for a run or doing exercises at home, so she couldn't help but ask: "Di, the brother of Ershui and his brother go home from the private school either endorse or practice calligraphy. Di, why don't you endorse and practice? Word"
Tie Kui smiled and said, "I memorized those books upside down, so what else do I memorize? As for the calligraphy practice, I practice it at night."
After saying this, Tie Kui suddenly said, "Second sister, there is nothing wrong in winter now. I will teach you literacy, right?"
Chun Ni's heart jumped, but she quickly shook her head and said, "How can I delay your studies."
"What's the delay, teaching you is equivalent to reviewing it again. Second sister, after literacy, make a contract and don't be afraid of being deceived."
Starting that night, Tie Kui taught Chun Xiang and Chun Ni to read every day. Don't teach much, just learn five words every day.
After Tiehu learned about it, he not only did not object, but also encouraged the two sisters to take this opportunity to learn more words.
In the twelfth lunar month, Shao Lizhong came to give a New Year gift. Chunxiang saw his blushing, like a ripe apple.
Tie Kui coughed twice: "Sister, Brother Shao has dinner at home at noon, you two are good at cooking."
Chunxiang lowered her head and said, "Okay."
Shao Liuliu and Tiekui entered the room, looked at the writing on the paper on the desk, and couldn't help but ask: "Akui, do you practice calligraphy with the paper on weekdays?"
Tie Kuijue said, "It's just too expensive to use white paper for calligraphy, and scratch paper is enough." He was enlightened by Old Lady Ning, and Old Lady Ning's words were even praised by the King, and they are also one of the best in the entire capital. of. It's just that he hasn't practiced for many years, and he was a little strange at first. But now that a year has passed, he has long since found his feelings. It was also Tie Kui's intention to hide his clumsiness, and no one knew what he actually wrote. If not, I am afraid that the husband would even call him a child prodigy.
Shao Liqiang was silent and said, "Kui Di, how much do you cost for a year of study?"
"Twelve taels a year, plus pen, ink, paper and inkstone for about sixteen taels a year." After that, Tie Kui said, "I'm going home to live, and then take my meal at noon. If I eat in town, the expenses will cost. It must be much bigger."
Tie’s house is almost two quarters of an hour away from town, but my brother-in-law is a day school. While his home is only a quarter of an hour away from the town, his brother wants to live in a school.
At this moment, Shao Liqiang felt very uncomfortable.
Years later, Shao Lizhou came to Tiejia for New Year's greetings. He said to Tie Kui: "Kui Di, I want to trouble you with something."
"You said."
Shao Mechanics took out an article to Tie Kui, and said, "You help me look at it. How is this article written?"
The wording of this article is gorgeous, but the whole article is completely incomprehensible. Tie Kui didn't say that the article was bad either, just said: "I don't know how the article is, but the word is vain. Brother-in-law, is this person in bad health?"
Shao Liqian felt that it was a mistake to ask Tie Kui about his younger brother's article.
Upon seeing this, Tie Kui changed the subject: "My father has already hired a carpenter, and he will make furniture in the spring. Brother-in-law, should the new house be equipped with a complete set of furniture?" A complete set of furniture, including a bed, a wardrobe, and a dressing table. , Tables and chairs, etc.
In rural areas, few people will make a complete set of furniture for girls, because labor costs are not cheap.
Shao Liqiang was stunned and said: "It can be placed." When he first started the house, he considered his three sons, so there were six rooms in addition to the main courtyard. The three brothers are in two houses each.
Tie Kui said, "When the first month is out, let the carpenter measure the size of the new house." Knowing the size of the new house, the carpenter knew the size of the furniture.
Shao Lizhong nodded.
As a result, when the carpenter went to measure the size, something went wrong again. Shao's mother said that there are two carpenters in her family, who should be hired to make furniture. The Tie family can send wood over, furniture Shao father and brother Shao can fight.
Tie Kui knew about this and said to Tie Hu: "Daddy, our house is all good wood. Who knows if it will be dropped when we send it to the Shao's house. Furthermore, let them make furniture. There is nothing to save the money." Falling off the handle."
Seeing that the Tie Family hadn't agreed, Shao's mother was so angry that she cursed the Tie Family for not knowing whether it was good or bad.
Aunt Li heard this and went to the Tie Family to talk to Tie Hu. It means that the Shao family has good intentions, and they are a little bit ignorant of such rejection: "Huzi, you do it like this, and Chunxiang will make Shao mother unhappy before he passes the door."
Tie Kui laughed when he heard the words: "The dowry for the eldest daughter-in-law is more than ten and two, and the dowry for my sister is only two and two. At the beginning, she did not see my eldest sister in her eyes." This kind of person, the better you are. With her, she became more and more energetic.
Aunt Li sighed: "You child, Chunxiang married someone as a daughter-in-law. If the mother-in-law doesn't like it, she can't tell if she is miserable if she doesn't like it."
Tie Kui closed a smile and said, "If they dare to rub my eldest sister, I will take the eldest sister back. If I eat one bite, she will never be hungry."
Aunt Li said that Tie Kui was too clueless, but no matter how she persuaded Tiehu and his son, they would not listen. Finally, I had no choice but to go back.
After Aunt Li left, Tie Kui and Chunxiang said: "Eldest sister, Mother Shao is not only shrewd, but also powerful. But in the future, my brother-in-law will be independent and will not listen to his mother in everything, so even if the rest of the Shao family is difficult, I am not afraid. "This girl is most afraid of marrying a man who listens to her mother in everything. If a man is assertive but not foolish and filial, don't worry even if his mother-in-law is difficult.
After a pause, Tie Kui said again: "Sister, Renshan is deceived by others, Mashan is being ridden by others. When you get married to Shao's house, you can tell your brother-in-law what you have and let him decide. You can do what he says. "
Chunxiang nodded: "Okay."
Then again, it was the autumn of the year. Since moving to the foot of the mountain, the Tie Family's life has been flourishing.
When the family's conditions were good, Tiehu didn't want to let Tiekui go to school and want him to live in the school. Unfortunately, Tie Kui was reluctant to live and die.
Run to school and run home every day, so you can exercise well. For him to join the army in the future, a strong body is essential.
Tie Kui was attending class in the school on this day, and suddenly there was a loud noise outside.
The husband walked out with a calm face, but returned soon. He looked at Tie Kui with an ugly expression on his face and said, "Your father has something wrong, go back soon!" Tie's father has an accident, and he is afraid that this student will drop out of school. After teaching for so many years, it is so easy to encounter a talented student who has to be delayed by the family. It is strange that the husband has a good mood.
Tie Kui stuffed the book into his bag, and then rushed out like an arrow. As soon as I got outside, I saw Ershui: "What's wrong with my dad?"
Er Shui said, "Your father was carried down the mountain. When I saw him, his whole body was covered in blood. Kuizi, go back soon!" He didn't know the specific situation.
When I hurried to the house, I saw many people inside. Seeing Tiehu lying on the bed covered in blood, the two sisters Chunxiang had already cried into tears.
Tie Kui asked, "Where did my father hurt?"
Dashuan said with red eyes: "The doctor has already seen it. He has all skin injuries on his body, so he can raise it. But his leg is too badly injured to save him." Tie Kui was paralyzed. How can I live in the future!
Tie Kui said to Chunni, "You borrowed an ox cart from Uncle Lin's house, and I'll send Dad to the county." The doctor is no more than a barefoot doctor, so what he said can't be accurate.
After hearing this, Chunni turned and ran out to borrow an ox cart.
Tie Hu shook his head and said, "Kui Zi, if you don't go to the county seat, Dad can survive." The doctor said that his leg was useless, and there was no cure. Since it is abolished, why spend wasted money to cure it. The money saved at home is enough for a few children to get married. But if the legs are exhausted for treatment, the next few marriages will be difficult.
Knowing Tiehu's concerns, Tie Kui said, "Daddy, we can make more money without the money. But if we miss the best time for treatment, we won't have time to regret it in the future."
After speaking, Tie Kui stared at Tiehu and said, "Daddy, you believe me. Even if I spend all the money now, I can make more money back in the future."
Tie Hu was stunned, then nodded and said, "Daddy believes you." If it were not for Tie Kui, he would not have gone from a precarious mountain citizen to a wealthy household with huge deposits in Arita Youfang. Therefore, he should have confidence in his son.
Let Chunxiang hit the hot water, Tie Kui wiped the blood stains on Tiehu, and then changed his clothes.
The carriage came, and someone was asked to help Tiehu carry it onto the carriage. Tie Kui entered the house, packed a few pieces of clothing, and went to the county seat.
When he arrived in the town, Tie Kui rented a carriage to the county seat, and then went directly to the best doctor in the county seat.
The doctor checked Tiehu's legs and gave them a box of ointment to be applied to the wound. Then he prescribed a prescription and said, "You can take this medicine first."
Tie Kui asked directly, "Doctor, you have a certain degree of confidence to heal my father's leg."
This question is too straightforward. The doctor looked a little ugly, but he still shook his head and said, "Your father wants to heal his legs, so I'm not even sure about it."
After hearing this, Tie Kui said, "Mr. Then, please prescribe medicine!"
After applying the medicine to Tiehu, he entrusted Dashuan who came with them to help decoct the medicine. Tie Kui said, "Grandpa Shuan, I don't have enough money, so I have to go back."
"I'm here, don't worry, go!"
When Chunxiang and Chunni saw Tie Kui coming back alone, their hearts burst out: "Kui Zi, how is Dad?"
Tie Kui said, "The doctor in the county is not sure to cure Daddy's leg. I'm going to take him to Shengjing. Sister, see if you can wrap me some food. Sister, go and get me and Daddy winter. Packed up his clothes and I want to take them away."
Taking all the valuable things at home, Tie Kui gave Chun Ni twenty taels of silver before leaving: "Second sister, I'm going to take Dad to Shengjing to treat her legs. It may take several months to come back. These twenty taels, eight Two silvers are the carpenter's wages. The remaining twelve tals are for your household."
Chunxiang said: "Die, it costs a lot of money to treat your legs, so you can bring all the money." I would rather not have furniture than delay treating your legs.
"Die, we have food and clothing at home, and we have no money to spend. Besides, there are two pigs in the pigsty. When the winter is killed, you can also sell a few taels of silver. Instead, you took Daddy to Shengjing. There are places where money is used everywhere. Brother, you can take the money!"
When I went to Shengjing this time, Tie Kui had no idea. Hearing this, Tie Kui left ten taels of silver and said, "The carpenter’s wages must be paid, and we can’t fall back on the bill. The remaining two taels of silver will be reserved for your household. Elder sister and second sister, if you have anything to do, go to your grandfather. With the grandma."
Chun Ni wiped her tears and said, "Don't worry, brother, I will take care of our house."