Chapter 415 I won’t give my father any face today even though he asked for mercy
"Before I came back, I asked Wei Li to help arrange work for some of my cousins."
Tianbao also held a rice cake in his hand, which he broke into small pieces with his fingers and put into his mouth to eat happily and easily. "My cousins Dazhuang, Shitou, and Guang are all strong and straightforward. They entered the county government to work as yamen runners.
There are not many things to do in a small county town, and being a yamen runner will not cause any danger. You can get a stable monthly salary, which can provide food and clothing for the whole family and have some left over. The extra money saved throughout the year can also be used to support the younger generation to go to school in the future.
Cousin Xiaoniu and Cousin Bangchui are more intelligent, and jobs in restaurants and teahouses are more suitable for them. They have brothers working in the government office, so no one would dare to bully them easily.
The two sets of grandparents each had deeds to more than ten acres of fertile land, so they basically no longer had to worry about food and clothing.
Bai Yu and his elder brother also instructed the people at Wangque Tower and Twelve Wharf to always take care of the two families.
Mother, Second Aunt, don't worry."
Liu Yuelan and He Daxiang looked up and smiled after a moment.
Just listening to Tianbao talking for a long time in one breath is enough to make them happy.
Su Da and Su Er each came to their wives and said, "We ordinary people make our living by farming. As long as we have land, we won't panic even if the sky falls. If you really miss home, let Changdong change your face and we can go back quietly! It would be ridiculous to cry at the age of forty, right? Come, have some freshly baked soft rice cakes!"
Bai Xiaofeng, who was sitting alone in a corner, raised his eyelids, snorted, and opened his mouth to confront the two people who were not polite.
The bearded man stopped him and said seriously, "Come, let's talk about the betrothal gift!"
Bai Xiaofeng was interrupted on purpose, and he gritted his teeth in anger. "It's not me who's getting married! Why are you talking to me about the betrothal gift? Get out of here!"
"Don't pick a fight on such a good day. I, Du Buqin, and Bai Kui are all from the Su family now. You have no chance of winning against three against one. What do I need to prepare for the betrothal gifts? What are the procedures for the wedding? Alcohol is definitely needed. Bai Xiaofeng, don't sell your restaurant's signature fermented rice wine for the time being. Keep it for me. Bai, can you also help me with this? You've been married before, so you have experience!"
Bai Xiaofeng, "..."
Bai Kui, "..."
Grass.
Did this guy's face get burned in a furnace? Not only is it thick, it's also hard.
The elders of the Su family wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.
Du Buqin was well aware of this kind of atmosphere. If he said another word to fan the flames, a fight would break out. He led the Su family away and said, "The Hu guy has thrust his face in front of you. If you two don't beat him up, the old man will look down on you!"
Everyone: “…”
The man surnamed Su left in an instant, and only four people were left in the main room.
The next moment, the four of them started fighting.
Amidst the fighting and cursing, the elders of the Su family went out to visit relatives with their dowry and local specialties, while the younger ones gathered in the kitchen to light a stove and chat. The Huo family members who had climbed up the wall to watch the show didn't come over at all.
"Godfather's latest news is that the Eight Kingdoms are still at war, and Dongpu is almost forced into a corner. To force Dongpu to hand over its sacred weapons, several nations have joined forces to suppress its trade, and calls for war are growing louder in the Dongpu court." Bai Yu lamented, "It's a shame that Beixiang has escaped once again by using the Shu Road Agreement. Now it remains to be seen whether Beixiang will support its vassal states if a real war breaks out."
Tian Bao raised an eyebrow, "Did Yun Qin also suffer the same fate?"
"Based on Mo Liren's temperament and style, if Emperor Yunqin is willing to listen to his advice, Yunqin will definitely be in trouble. Even if we don't want to fight, we have to put on a show to avoid suspicion." Su An was also deeply impressed by Mo Liren, and his impression of Yunqin also began to be labeled - a small country that knows how to act.
Su Wen nodded seriously, "Xi Ling doesn't get involved in any of the affairs. Yun Qin may seem to act independently, but behind the scenes, he's definitely connected to Xi Ling... Bai Yu, your father screamed the most, and his kung fu doesn't seem very good."
"It's not that Uncle Bai's Kung Fu isn't good," Su Wu grinned, "It's three against one in the main hall, and Uncle Bai is the one."
Bai Yu sighed, "If you don't attract envy, you're a mediocre person. The Bai Mansion has suffered the least losses among the three factions over the years, so we've earned hatred."
Bing'er was extremely shocked by his reaction, "Brother Bai, your father was beaten and you didn't go to help?"
"Why should a child interfere when adults are fighting? Bing'er, what you said makes sense. Don't say it again in the future."
“…”
After the Lantern Festival, the villagers of Tubei Village began to prepare for spring plowing.
The situation in the village has been getting better and better in the past two years, and every spring solstice makes people feel particularly energetic.
By the time the village starts to grow seedlings, the Qing River water has thawed, the rice fields by the river have been plowed and irrigated, and spring sowing can begin once the seedlings are grown.
March has arrived quietly.
On the first day of March, Tubei Village was decorated with lights and red silk hung everywhere.
At the Twelve Pier Branch across the river, the bearded man put on a bright red wedding gown and looked beaming.
Bai Xiaofeng and Bai Kui were forcibly dragged over to act as the man's family members, accompanying the man who was getting married at an old age to the other side to welcome the bride.
The villagers of Tubei gathered at the gates of their respective courtyards early in the morning to watch the excitement, and the hustle and bustle of the New Year could be heard from a long distance away.
Li Xiaoxiao and Wang Chuan squatted at the entrance of the village, listening to the sound of gongs and drums coming from afar. Even now, they still felt like they were in a dream.
"Chuanzi, is Xiu'er really going to marry Gang Leader Hu?" Li Xiaoxiao asked again.
Wang Chuan followed up, "I still don't think it suits them well. Boss Hu is so big and strong, his arms and legs are even thicker than those of us who are used to farm work. When Xiu'er stands in front of him, she looks like a child..."
Chen Dafu immediately covered his mouth, "Boss Hu has already passed the camphor tree forest, shut up! He can hear us! Ahem! Boss Hu and Xiu'er are a perfect match! A talented man and a beautiful woman!"
The people squatting nearby, "..."
You really know how to choose the right time to flatter!
Everyone, "Yes, a talented man and a beautiful woman!"
The bearded man heard this and showed his white teeth from beneath his beard, "Bai Kui, Bai Xiaofeng, give me the reward!"
The owner of Wangque Tower and the head of Bai Mansion each stiffly grabbed a handful of copper coins from the wedding money basket and stuffed a handful into the hands of everyone at the village entrance.
The two still didn't understand why they were standing here.
Relying on the fact that the big beard couldn't see, the two men smiled at each other and reached a tacit understanding.
The account must be kept. After the marriage is over, the bearded man will not be able to enter the bridal chamber tonight.
Bing'er and Xiaomaisui were waiting at the back of the village. When they saw the wedding procession appear, they immediately ran home, "The wedding procession is coming! The wedding procession is coming! Get ready!"
The three brothers of the Su family appeared and lined up in order on the loess road leading to their home, with Bai Yu at the back and Tianbao at the end.
Du Buqin and Huo Shi seemed particularly excited, jumping back and forth on the side of the road, earnestly admonishing, "The harder something is to obtain, the more valuable it is! You must show your true strength later, and show no mercy! Xiao An, you're the eldest brother and must set an example! You can't let Big Beard off just because he's your godfather, otherwise you'll be offending everyone in your family!"
Su An moved his wrists and ankles, "Don't worry, I won't even give face to my own father today!"
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