Wang Xingren sighed, "Oh, my mother said that sons should be raised in poverty. She was afraid that we would develop a habit of spending money recklessly and learn bad habits in the future. My eldest sister gets five taels of pocket money every month, but Xingyao and I only get two taels."

Zhang Dahua smiled and asked, "They say that the young men in the city like to drink wine at prostitutes' houses. Is that true?"

Wang Xingren said quickly, "It's true that some people like to go out to drink wine, but I haven't been there, not even once. The little money my mother gave me is not enough for me to spend, so how could I possibly go out to drink wine?"

"Anyway, I don't know, so whatever you say is what it is..."

Wang Xingren was grilling the fish while Zhang Dahua was applying seasoning to the fish. The two chatted intermittently.

Zhang Dahua has been with Wang Xingren for a long time, so she is bolder when talking to him. She also knows that Wang Xingren has an easy-going personality and is sometimes like a child.

People who often play with children and have childlike personalities are kind-hearted and cannot be bad.

Zhang Hulan, Ye Hongyun and others looked at Wang Xingren and Zhang Dahua over there with smiles on their faces.

Wu Deyong and Marquis Jing'an later caught a few bigger fish, and Zhang Hulan made sauerkraut fish with them all.

It was the first time for Ye Hongyun and Ye Hongling to eat pickled fish, and they both thought it was delicious.

The main thing is that the fish no longer has any fishy smell after being marinated, and the fish meat is particularly tender.

Ye Hongyun smiled and said, "Hu Lan, please teach us how to cook this fish. We can cook it at home in the future."

"Madam, please ask the cooks in your house to come and learn from me. I will teach them."

…

After dinner and lunch break, Wang Xingren took Jing'an Hou and others to see the manor under construction.

Wang Xingren told Jing'an Hou and Ye Hongling about the general plan of the manor, and then asked: "Dad, Mom, do you have any requirements for the manor and the house?"

Jing'an Hou said, "Ask your grandfather. It's mainly your grandparents who are coming to live here. Your mother and I can't come anytime soon. I estimate that it will take at least five to ten years before we can live a leisurely life."

Jing'an Hou then said to Wang Xingren, "I came here this time because I have something important to do. You and I will leave tomorrow, and you also have things to do."

Jing'an Hou told them what they were going to do. Wang Xingren looked more serious and asked, "Is this really possible?"

Jing'an Hou said: "There are some things that we cannot block him from having, no possibility at all."

Wang Xingren nodded, "Okay, I will go to Ding'an Prefecture with my father tomorrow."

The people brought by Marquis Jing'an did not follow, they were waiting in Ding'an Prefecture.

After a walk, I went back and then went to Zhang Hujun's house.

When they arrived at the host's house, Ye Hongyun called the Zhang family together to discuss business.

Ye Hongling also came this time to deliver the marriage certificate.

The wedding date of Wang Xingren and Zhang Dahua was set on the 16th day of the first lunar month after the Chinese New Year.

The wedding date has been set, and both families need to start preparing.

Wang Xingren said, "Dad, Mom, after Dahua and I got married, we were not in the capital. Dahua also wanted to help me with my business."

Ye Hongling wanted Wang Xingren and Zhang Dahua to stay in the capital, but she knew that Wang Xingren had his own plans and arrangements, and she didn't want to separate the couple just after her son got married, so she had to agree.

Then we discussed picking up the bride.

The two families are so far apart that picking up the bride is a problem.

The journey is long, and I’m afraid something might happen on the way, or it might delay the auspicious time.

Ye Hongling said, "How about I find a house for my in-laws in the capital, and you guys can go there in advance."

Zhang Hulan said, "I will go to the capital to buy a house, and Dahua will get married directly in the house in the capital."

Li said hurriedly, "Sister, how can this be possible? We can just go to the capital and rent a house."

Zhang Hulan said, "Sister-in-law, it's okay. It will be useful to buy a house in Beijing. If we want to go to Beijing to play in the future, we will have a place to stay.

Besides, there are several children in the family who are studying. If one of them does well in his studies, he may have to go to the capital to take exams in the future. Once they arrive in the capital, they will have a place to stay.”

Ye Hongyun said, "That's fine. I don't think I can stay here for too long. I might go back to the capital next year or the year after. Then, Hu Lan, you can come to the capital often to visit me."

Zhang Hulan smiled and nodded, "Okay, then Madam, please help me find out where there are houses for sale in the capital. If the price is right, I will buy one."

"Okay, leave it to me."

Ye Hongling said, "I will be back in a few days, so I will go and ask. I will take care of this matter."

After things were discussed, Wang Xingren and Marquis Jing'an left early the next morning.

Ye Hongling and Wang Xingyao followed Ye Hongyun and Wu Deyong to Changning County.

After everyone left, Li went to Zhang Hulan to discuss what to do with the dowry.

Zhang Hulan said, "Sister-in-law, just prepare according to the betrothal gift their family gives.

Xingren's parents know our family situation, so they didn't offer a high marriage proposal, and we don't have to put on an act of pretentiousness.

However, this live broadcast must be given to Dahua, and we cannot let Dahua lose face.

Don't worry about the money, I have it."

Li wanted to say something, but couldn't, as her throat was blocked.

After a long while, Li finally spoke, "Thank you, sister! If you weren't at home, we would probably still be worried about filling our stomachs."

"Sister-in-law, why did you learn from Chunhua? We are a family and we don't have to say different things. I am also a member of the Zhang family."

Li smiled and wiped her eyes, then said with a smile, "Yes, my eldest sister is also a member of the Zhang family. Let's not talk about our differences."

Zhang Hulan then said, "Mother, let's go to the city together tomorrow to buy a dowry for Dahua."

Xiang Chunhua asked: "Do you still need to go to the capital to buy things?"

Zhang Hulan nodded, "The things in the county are not as good as those in the prefecture. The gold and silver jewelry in the prefecture are still more beautiful."

Xiang Chunhua immediately said, "I want to go too."

Zhang Hulan looked at Xiang Chunhua's growing belly and asked, "Are you okay? It will take several hours to ride in a carriage."

"It's okay, I'm in good health, no problem." Xiang Chunhua had never been to the provincial capital, and if she had the chance, she really wanted to go and take a look.

So the next morning, all the Zhang family members went to the provincial capital.

Originally, it was planned that only a few female relatives would go, but all the children also wanted to go together, so Zhang Hulan simply let them go together, and also took Old Man Zhang to visit the provincial capital.

In order to take care of Xiang Chunhua on the way and to prevent her from being shaken, they walked slowly and did not arrive at the provincial capital until the afternoon.

Old man Zhang, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Li, and Xiang Chunhua all kept looking at the streets of the city.

Xiang Chunhua said, "Sister, this prefecture city is different. It's much bigger than the county town."

Zhang Hulan smiled and said, "Let's go find an inn first and have a rest. After dinner, I'll take you to the city for a good stroll."