Chapter 413 Bearded Man Proposes Marriage
The Liu family members looked at each other in confusion. What was a conscription order?
There was a stack of papers in his hand, all covered with black characters in a flamboyant style, and all stamped with official seals.
I know them, but they can’t read!
The Liu family, men, women, young and old, raised their eyes and looked at the official in confusion.
The official was extremely patient and smiled, saying, "The top two are conscription notices from the government office. They're specifically recruiting Liu Dazhuang and Liu Shitou to work as yamen runners in the county government, with a monthly salary of eight cents. The two below are employment documents for the Xizhong County Restaurant and Teahouse, respectively. With these documents, you can work in the restaurant or teahouse, but it's menial work, and the monthly salary is around five hundred cents. The last six are land deeds. They're all good farmland, located right next to Liujia Village. I'll deliver them as well, as ordered."
Liu family, "..."
The whole family was almost knocked unconscious by the pie falling from the sky.
"Sir, what's going on? How come such a good thing happened to our family? We, we, we have nothing to do with the government. How can the government recruit people like us? Those documents for teahouses and restaurants, land deeds... If you don't explain clearly, we dare not accept them!" The legs of the eldest uncle and the second uncle were shaking more violently than before, and they stuffed the thick stack of papers back into the hands of the official.
The officer's face turned pale. "No, no, you must accept it. These things are gifts from the emperor! You can't refuse them!"
Otherwise he won’t be able to report back!
Even the county magistrate can’t complete his mission!
The Liu family, young and old, once again said in unison, "Your Majesty?!"
"Don't you know? The emperor even stayed at your house for a night!"
“…”
The same scene occurred at the He family in Hejia Village.
He Guang held the conscription order, as if he were still dreaming, "Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, Mom, I'm going to be an official now? I'm going to eat at the government office?"
Wu Shi was no better than him. She was still slumped over on the eaves, her buttocks covered in snow foam. "It was given by the Emperor... Xiao Maisui was talking about going home to pick rice seedlings and carry manure. Was it the Emperor? Why didn't Tianbao and the others mention it? No, how come Tianbao and the others even know the Emperor!"
No one answered.
However, the Liu and He families jumped up a level from the bottom. Although they still farmed, someone in the family worked in the government office and was respected. They could also bring money home every month, and the women in the family never called their children mud again.
…
After Tianbao put the things given by the villagers into the space, he abandoned the carriage and rode on horseback.
From the post station to the ancient Yudu Road, which is no longer in use, the New Year's Day had passed when I returned to the border town of Yongzhou, and the Lantern Festival was only two days away.
There is snow all over the Tubei Mountain.
The Qing River has frozen over, and only the miasma forest is shrouded in fog all year round.
After passing through this barrier, the bustling village behind the forest immediately comes into view.
The naughty children in the village threw firecrackers, which went off one after another. The angry and scolding voices of the adults, accompanied by the children's laughter, could be heard from far away.
It was late afternoon, and there was no sunset glow in the sky, but the smoke rising from the village made it seem particularly homely.
Du Buqin stomped his feet and flew towards the village. The old man's temper had not changed in more than ten years. He yelled, "Brother Su! Sister, this is terrible! The bearded man is targeting our family! Did you make glutinous rice cakes this year? Bake two for me! I'll be home soon!"
The people behind him, "..."
Su Xiuer's fair face turned so red that it was unbearable to look at.
The man, accompanied by a large bearded man, had a serious expression on his face and walked with great confidence. "Why are you embarrassed? I'm going to propose marriage right now! The sooner the better. We can't wait any longer!"
The little ones, “Hahahaha!”
Before the Su family had time to feel sad that their children had missed the New Year, they were shocked by the bearded man's proposal of marriage.
The brazier in the main room was burning brightly. Liu Yuelan and He Daxiang took Xiu'er to the kitchen and tortured her severely.
The bearded man sat in the main room, facing the faces around the brazier. His body became straighter and straighter, and his jaw became more and more tense.
Su Da was serious for a moment, then slapped the bearded man on the shoulder, causing him to jump. His sharp eagle eyes shot over, "You don't agree?"
Su Da, "I agree! Why not! I just didn't notice when you showed any signs of it?"
Su Er pushed him away and said, "You can't say that so casually. As long as Xiu'er is willing, the eldest brother and I will definitely have no objection. Brother-in-law, this is your first time proposing marriage, right? It's useless to talk to me and my eldest brother. You have to talk to my father and mother about this matter. They are the ones who make the decision!"
Bearded man, “…”
The bearded man didn't dare look in the direction of Old Man Su and Old Lady Su.
How could he not know who to approach for marriage proposal? Isn't he panicking?
Wait for him to slow down!
Old Man Su almost couldn't hold back his laughter when he saw him like this, and was forced to suppress his laughter after the old woman stomped on him.
After a long while, the bearded man finally turned his stiff neck and looked at the two elders. "Ahem, father-in-law, mother-in-law, I'm Hu Kuan, the leader of the Twelve Wharf Gang, and I'm here to propose marriage!"
The old couple of the Su family stared in amazement, "Your name is Hu Kuan?"
Su Da and Su Er, "Big Beard, do you have a name?"
Du Buqin, who was squeezing in next to him and pretending to be an elder, said, "Hehehe! So your name is Hu Kuan! I thought your last name was Hu Mingzi, hehehe, this old man is laughing to death!"
Bearded man, “…”
The bearded man wiped his face and clasped his fists towards everyone present. "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, elder brother-in-law, and second brother-in-law, wait a moment. I'm going to fight this old guy first, and then we can continue to discuss the betrothal gifts!"
The bearded man and the old man fought from one yard to the other, and the whole place was filled with the old man's arrogant laughter and the men's angry roars.
Across the street, Mrs. Huo sat down at the door with melon seeds in one hand and a chair in the other. "Daddy! Little Wheat Ear, come out and watch the fun! There's a fight to watch!"
"Mom, Uncle with the big beard is here to propose marriage to Aunt Xiu'er. We'll have wedding wine after the Lantern Festival."
Huo's hands trembled, and she quickly put the melon seeds in her pocket, then stood up and rushed to the Su family's courtyard. "Xiu'er, Xiu'er, don't let your mind wander! That bearded man is not a good person. If you have to live with him, if you have an argument, he can knock you half to death with one punch!"
The bearded man was so angry that he took out his curved blade and slammed the Huo family gate. "Mr. Huo, take care of your wife! Don't ruin my business!"
After a moment, only the voice could be heard from the other side, but no one could see the person. "Boss Hu, it's not that I don't want to intervene. I only have the ability to talk, and I can't control it, right? I'm also afraid of getting beaten. Besides, what my wife said is not wrong."
“…”
The bearded man is surrounded by enemies.
Finally, the wedding date was set for March at the beginning of spring.
Considering that both parties are already old, Big Beard is sincere and Su Xiuer is also interested, the old couple of the Su family are very clear-headed and decided to get married since it has been decided.
As long as the two of them can live a good life together, that's enough.
In this way, my daughter finally has a real home.
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