Farming Beneath the Changbai Mountains

On the morning of the seventh day of the first lunar month, some people who got along well with the Xu family came to the Xu family to add makeup to Huixin. Some are a ruler, some are a pair of pillows, and some are a few purses. For villagers, this is considered good. Of course, if it is a relative or elder of the bride, the gift will be more expensive. For example, Mr. Xu’s cousin-in-law, Huixin’s aunt Liu, just gave a silver hairpin. Although it is quite thin, it is worth it after all. Some money.

Huixin was dressed in red and sat on the kang in the east room, smiling and nodding at the visitors.

"I have to say, our Hui Xin is really handsome. Since last year, his body has gotten better. Look at his current complexion, which is rosy and white. It's really lovely. The boy from the Tao family can also be counted as him. He is discerning and has taken a liking to our Hui Xin." Mrs. Liu held Hui Xin's hand and kept praising her.

Naturally, Ms. Chen was also sitting in the east room today, chatting with those who came. Usually the people who come to add makeup are women, so the old man took his sons to stay in the east wing. Hearing his sister-in-law praise her daughter so much, she felt happy. "Sister-in-law, don't say that. The Tao family is living a good life. Besides, we also have good medical skills during this celebration. It is also a blessing for Huixin that people like us."

The people nearby were also discussing the marriage, when suddenly a voice came from outside the door. "Second aunt, my father and my mother are here."

As soon as Mrs. Chen heard this voice, she quickly got off the ground and walked out. When I walked out the door, I saw a few people standing in the yard. The man and woman in the middle look to be quite old. The man is five or six years older than Chen, and the woman is also older than Chen. On both sides were two men, who were about thirty-four or five years old. They looked very much alike. At first glance, they were two brothers. Behind him were two women and three children. "Second brother, second sister-in-law, Xiaoshun, Xiaofu, why are you here?" Mrs. Chen was a little surprised. Her brother had not been in contact with him for many years, so why did he come at this time? But no matter how surprised you are, you still have to let people into the house, right? "Quick, get in the house quickly." As he said that, he stepped forward to support his brother.

The old man was Chen's second brother. He was a little excited when he looked at Chen. "Second sister, we heard that Huixin of your family is getting married. Huixin is the youngest, so she had to come and have a look, so she came here." The old man said as he walked away. "I am an uncle, and my niece is getting married, so I have to be there, right?"

"Second brother, you are not young anymore, why bother coming here? Just let Xiaoshun and the others come." Mrs. Chen supported her brother and walked into the house. After entering the house, he quickly asked his brother and sister-in-law to get on the kang, and then introduced them to everyone. "This is my brother and sister-in-law from my mother's side." Everyone suddenly realized.

Next to them, Chen Tianshun and Chen Tianfu, with their wives and children, also found a place to sit down, and everyone talked together. Jinghan and the others were helping in the kitchen. They heard some noise outside and went out to take a look. Now I knew that my uncle was here, so I hurried to the east chamber to tell Mr. Xu. When Mr. Xu heard that his uncle was here, he quickly took his sons to the east room of the upper room.

In the east room, Mrs. Chen looked at the three children brought by her brother and sister-in-law, two girls and one boy. The girls were about the same age as Jinghan Jingwan and the others. "Second brother, among these children, which one is Xiaoshun's?"

Chen Tianshun, who was next to him, quickly said, "Second aunt, the older girl and the boy are mine, and the other girl is Xiaofu's." Then he said to the children, "Hurry up, this is your aunt, Why don’t you quickly kowtow to your aunt?”

Just at this time, Mr. Xu also came in, and Chen Tianshun said, "And your great-aunt, let's kowtow together."

The three children came to the front, knelt down to Mr. Xu and Mr. Chen, and kowtowed three times. "Great aunt, hello aunt."

"Okay, okay, get up, good kids." Mrs. Chen quickly asked them to get up, then took out a few red envelopes from her pocket and distributed them to the three children. This red envelope was originally prepared to be given to the trumpeters and the like when they came to pick up the bride. Thanks to the red envelope I wrapped yesterday, I didn’t expect to use it today. These children of the younger generation are meeting each other for the first time, so how could they be embarrassed not to give them something?

The three children were very happy with the red envelopes and quickly collected them. Mrs. Chen quickly called Jinghan and the others in and led the three children out to play. "Jinghan, take a good look at your younger brothers and sisters and take them to eat something delicious."

Jinghan agreed and took the three children out. As I walked, I was still muttering in my heart. I had never heard of anyone else from my grandma’s natal family having contact with her before. What happened this time that they were here? In fact, it's quite strange. Not only does grandma's family have no contact with her, but even her mother, Mrs. Xue, never mentions her family's affairs. If it were someone else's family, they would have to go back to their parents' house for two days during the Chinese New Year, but Jinghan was stunned because she didn't hear her mother talk about going back to her parents' house, and she didn't know what was going on. I really need to ask my elder brother if I have time to see if he knows.

Jinghan looked at the three children in front of her. The older girl was about the same age as herself. She looks pretty good, just a bit darker, but her big eyes are quite lively. "I don't know whether I should call you sister or sister. I'm nine years old this year. How about you?" Jinghan first asked her age. Today Jingya is helping in the kitchen. Ms. Xue said that Jingya is eleven this year and it’s time to learn how to work in the kitchen, so she asked her to help there, while Jinghan took Jingwan and Jingxian as helpers. Help with running errands or something.

"Sister, my name is Lihua, I am eight years old this year. This is my younger brother, Tianbao, who is six years old this year. That is my second uncle's younger brother and sister, my name is Lizhu, and I am seven years old this year." The one named Lihua is pretty cool. Cleverly, he quickly told the names and ages of all three people.

Jinghan nodded, "My name is Jinghan, this is Jingwan from the third uncle's family, she is also nine years old this year, and that is Jingxian, she is six years old, there is no need to call her sister or sister, it is more cordial to call her by her first name. "Although I don't know why the nanny has less contact with the Chen family, since they are here, they have to be well entertained. Jinghan led several people back to her house, and then found out the melon seeds and candies bought for the New Year, "Come, let's not do anything today, just eat here. Lihua, Lizhu, you all come up to the Kang, here The kang is warm.”

Today, Wen Han took his brothers to borrow tables, chairs, dishes, and the like. For weddings in the farmyard, you usually have to go out and borrow things. Otherwise, who has so many household items? The Xu family is quite popular in the village. It is estimated that many people will come to have a wedding banquet today, so a few more tables will be prepared.

At the beginning of Shenshi, there was the sound of blowing and beating outside. This was the arrival of the Tao family's bride-to-be. Brothers Zhixin and Zhiming hurried out to greet them. The children, helpers, and people from the village came to watch the fun.

At the door of Xu's house, Tao Qingnian was dressed in new clothes, with a big red flower tied on his chest, and riding a bay-red horse with a red flower tied on the horse's head. Tao Qingnian was already very good-looking, and when dressed like this, he looked even more gentle, elegant, clear and handsome.

Now that the bride-to-be has arrived, all the Xu family members come out. Zhixin stepped forward and took the reins of the horse. The old man stuffed a red envelope into Tao Qingnian's waist. At this time, Tao Qingnian got off the horse. The groom's official dismounted, and the Xu family's banquet was about to officially begin. The Zhixin brothers quickly led Tao Qingnian to the east wing. They had already prepared a banquet for the guests. They also found a few eloquent people from the village to accompany the guests, and everyone sat down to have a drink together.

The Tao family welcomed the bride, including a matchmaker, two brides-in-laws, and two of Tao Qingnian's contemporaries. Of course, there were also two children, a boy and a girl, who served as the golden boys and girls on the sedan chair. In addition to these people, there were also drummers from outside, so the Xu family prepared three tables of banquets to entertain the bride-to-be. Everyone was sitting at the table, and the helping wives brought out the food and wine. Zhixin raised his wine glass and greeted the Tao family's bride-to-be, "Come on, everyone has worked hard, and the Xu family has nothing to entertain, so a little bit." Prepare a small amount of wine, please don't be too shabby." At this time, as the eldest brother, he must speak first.

Those in the Tao family also raised their glasses, and everyone drank together. Zhixiang was also in the house with the Tao family, while Zhiming and Zhide were outside with the guests in the village. After the banquet started, people from the village came one after another to drink the wedding banquet. Generally, the banquet is not started when everyone has arrived, but when a table can be opened, people can sit down and have a drink. Otherwise, there is not so much space at home.

This banquet started from the beginning of Shen Shi and lasted until the end of You Shi. One wave of guests from the village left and the next came. Those who cook in the kitchen and the wives who help are the last to eat. When the people in the village were almost gone, Mr. Xue led all the helpers to have a meal together. Han and Zhide came back in the morning. Han was doing well today. He had been helping in the kitchen, doing this and that, and he didn't feel tired at all. Now everyone sat down, and Mrs. Xue quickly thanked the wives who came to help, "Thank you sisters. If anyone has something to do in the future, just say it."

Zixuan's mother laughed at the side, "Sister-in-law, what you said is out of context. Is there any family in our village that you wouldn't go to if something happened? It's a rare happy event for your family, why can't we come? Sister-in-law, don't talk anymore. After all, we live in the same village, why do we still need to be such a heretic?" The wives next to them all said yes, and they all chatted and laughed together as they ate.

After the banquet, the wives who helped helped clear away all the dishes, and then they went home. Naturally, Xue's sisters-in-law can't rest, and they have to prepare food for the bride tomorrow morning.