The villagers all came early, and Aunt Gao's house and the neighbor's house next door were all crowded with people.
The dishes were served one after another, and on the other side, the auspicious time arrived and they prepared to get married.
In the hall, Uncle Li and Aunt Gao, Zhu Cheng's uncle and aunt sat at the top, and Tang Li and Lan Hua'er's uncles sat on both sides.
Zhu Cheng and Lan Huaer, holding a red silk ribbon, began to get married under the shouting.
"Bow to heaven and earth."
"Bow to your parents twice."
"Husband and wife bow to each other."
The two of them bowed in the hall and completed the ceremony, but they did not enter the bridal chamber. Instead, they bowed in the direction of Tangli.
They can have the happiness today thanks to Tangli, and this bow is an expression of gratitude from both of them.
Tangli also smiled: "I wish you happiness."
"Thank you, Sister Tangli."
"Ah!" Lanhuaer followed with thanks.
"Let's go to the bridal chamber quickly." Tang Li said with a smile.
Zhu Cheng's face turned red, and Lanhua'er's face must have been red too under the red veil.
The two were then sent to the bridal chamber.
Outside, the banquet had also begun.
The villagers have been having a hard time these days, living on sweet potatoes and bran, and they don’t know how long it has been since they last had white rice.
Ever since Aunt Gao said that Tangli would take advantage of Lanhua'er's wedding to host a banquet for the whole village and provide plenty of white rice, everyone has been looking forward to this day.
As soon as the meal started, everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
Not only white rice, but also meat!
So delicious!
So happy!
Tang Li brought her two babies and sat at the same table with Mrs. Su, Doctor Su, and Li Youcai's family.
"Everyone has a hard time because of this severe drought," said Doctor Su.
He also saw that the villagers were suffering, so he worked with the village chief to get medicinal herbs, hoping that the villagers' lives would be better.
"If we grow medicinal herbs, the villagers' lives will be better." Tang Li said.
"This matter is all thanks to Sister Wei. Sister Wei, I'll toast you a glass." Li Youcai said.
Everyone was very happy at the table.
Tang Li's eyes scanned around and suddenly met a pair of eyes.
Tang Li looked at the man, a burly, strong man who looked very unfamiliar to Tang Li. There was a fierce look between the man's eyebrows, and he looked at Tang Li as if he was looking at prey.
For some reason, Tang Li felt a little uneasy ever since he made eye contact with that man.
When the banquet was over, Tang Li saw the burly man walking with Du Xiaohe and his wife. In addition, there was a short and wretched man who was looking around with his eyes, looking very cunning.
"Who are these two? Why haven't I seen them before?" Tang Li stood in front of them and asked.
Du Xiaohe's expression turned ugly, and he cursed, "This is my relative. Didn't you say that this banquet was for the whole village? Are you being generous in words but reluctant in heart? If you're stingy, just be stingy, don't pretend to be generous!"
"If I were really stingy, I wouldn't let you sit at the table. A dog will wag its tail after eating, but if I give you food, you will just bite me." Tang Li retorted coldly. She was not a good-tempered person.
Du Xiaohe was speechless after hearing what she said. She left with the two men, looking very unhappy!
Lanhua'er's wedding banquet was a carnival for almost the entire village.
After the revelry, the remaining few people helped Aunt Gao clean up, and the rest of them went home. After a good meal and a good sleep, life is complete.
Tang Li also brought her two babies back to the medicine bag factory. The uneasiness increased her fatigue. After washing up, she fell asleep.
But this sleep didn't last long.
Tangli was awakened by a nightmare.
In the dream, the village was quiet, peaceful and harmonious.
Suddenly, bandits broke into the village and turned it into a bloody place.
The bandits used their swords to hack at the villagers who were awakened from their sleep, robbed their property and women, and killed noisy children at will.
Zhu Cheng, who had just become a groom, was killed in order to protect Lanhuaer.
The medicine capsule factory was looted and then burned down.
Doctor Su fought with the bandits and was covered in blood.
After Tangli woke up, he was still immersed in that kind of heart palpitations and couldn't calm down for a long time.
Based on this dream, and in connection with the two people Du Xiaohe brought...
Tang Li was 100% sure that those two people were bandits who came to scout the place!
They had fierce looks, and it was obvious that they had killed many people. Their knuckles were very thick, and they were holding knives.
No, I must not let the scene in my dream happen again!
Tangli quickly got up and put on his clothes.
"Mom..." Erbao also woke up in a daze.
"Erbao, get up quickly, wake up your sister, and help her put on clothes, okay?" Tang Li said softly.
Erbao nodded, rubbed his eyes to wake himself up, and started to get dressed.
"Put on your clothes and go find Madam Su." Tang Li instructed.
Tang Li got dressed and went out, waking up both Doctor Su and Madam Su.
"Xiaotang, what's wrong?" Doctor Su put on his coat and came to open the door.
"Doctor Su, there is something very important. Please put on your clothes and call Village Chief Li over. I will go to Aunt Gao's house to call someone." Tang Li said.
Doctor Su was familiar with Tang Li's personality and knew that if she said it was an urgent matter, it must be an urgent matter.
Doctor Su did not dare to delay and quickly put on his clothes.
Tang Li went to Aunt Gao's house and knocked on the door. Soon, Aunt Gao and Uncle Li got up. Zhu Cheng and Lan Huaer came in a little later, and Zhu Cheng held Lan Huaer in his arms.
"Everyone, go to the medicine capsule factory. I have something important to say."
Soon, everyone gathered at the medicine capsule factory.
"Mrs. Wei, what's going on?" Li Youcai asked.
Li Youcai felt uneasy. Looking at the situation, he felt that something big was going to happen.
"Our village is being targeted by bandits." Tang Li said.
When Tang Li said this, Li Youcai almost fell to the ground.
Bandits are more terrifying than droughts and locust plagues!
He had experienced it once when he was a child. It was so tragic that he still feels scared when he thinks about it now.
"Mrs. Wei, is what you said true? How did you know?" Li Youcai asked with a pale face.
"The two people Du Xiaohe brought today are bandits. They are here to scout the place." Tang Li said.
Tangli said it with such certainty that everyone believed it.
Aunt Gao and Uncle Li were both very scared. Lanhua huddled in Zhu Cheng's arms. Doctor Su and Mrs. Su were a little calmer.
"Xiaotang, what should we do now? You called us here, so you should have some ideas, right?" Mrs. Su said.
Tang Li nodded: "Before they come, we have to think of a way to deal with it."
"Xiaotang, you say, we will all follow your arrangements."
Li Youcai also quickly said: "Yes, Sister Wei, I will listen to you!"
His mind is in a mess now and he can't think of any solution.
"Zhu Cheng." Tang Li called out.
"Sister Tangli, go ahead." Zhu Cheng responded quickly.
"Do you know Mr. Xie's family in town?" Tang Li asked.
Zhu Cheng nodded: "I know."
He has been in the town for a long time and is familiar with everywhere.
"Go find my husband and tell him about this." Tang Li said, "Be careful, there are bandits guarding the road."
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