Chapter 1598: Staying as a Guest
Old Zhou ate lunch and drank medicine before going to sleep. Manbao felt a little sleepy, but he still went to the guest house with his mother and sisters-in-law to meet the guests.
Old Lady Liu and Zheng were also there. When Mr. Bai arrived with Bai Dalang and Bai Erlang, Manbao and the others had just arrived in the garden. Everyone greeted each other warmly. Cheng Dalang invited Mr. Bai and the others to the living room to talk, while the others went to the bride's room with Mrs. Cheng and Mrs. Cheng.
Yesterday, when Old Lady Liu instructed Bai Dalang to prepare the room, she had taken into consideration that the bride might be getting married here, so she chose the most spacious main room in the garden for her.
Qian and Madam Cheng had been traveling together. Although they were not completely familiar with each other, they had formed some kind of acquaintance. So as soon as they sat down, Qian said to Madam Cheng, "I heard from Mr. Bai that Madam Cheng is still looking for a house outside?"
Mrs. Cheng smiled and said, "It's not nice to disturb Mr. Zhou and Madam's family reunion."
Qian laughed and said, "You can't say that. As you can see, this house is spacious. As long as you are not uncomfortable living here, you can continue to live here. It would be great if the bride could get married here."
Qian smiled and said, "I'm from the country. Madam Cheng doesn't mind my rough language, that's all I need. Our Manbao is what he is today thanks to Mr. Zhuang's teachings. Mr. Zhuang was hired by Mr. Bai back then. The second young master of the Bai family and our Manbao became senior and junior apprentice sisters. The eldest young master also studied under Mr. Zhuang. So, they all have a senior and junior relationship."
Manbao on the side nodded repeatedly.
Mrs. Cheng and Mrs. Cheng couldn't help but look at each other, both of them were slightly moved.
But they were on their way to Beijing, and although they were traveling the same way, they only saw each other in the morning and evening to say hello. In fact, they didn't interact much. They were not familiar with each other. It was already embarrassing to stay in someone's house for two days when they came to Beijing, and then stay for nearly a month and get married from here...
Qian continued, "Madam, you saw it when you came here. The eldest and second young masters of the Bai family have also been living here. So, our two families are relatives. In the future, my daughter will marry into the Bai family and become sisters-in-law with your daughter."
Old Madam Liu, who had been silent the entire time, smiled upon seeing Madam Cheng's hesitation. She then said, "Madam Cheng, my mother-in-law is a hospitable person. Just look at my nephew and you'll know. The people of Qili Village are simple and honest, and they're always hospitable. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone there to seek refuge with him all those years ago. So, my mother-in-law sincerely wants to keep you here."
Mrs. Cheng smiled awkwardly and said, "Of course I know this, but it's too disturbing to Mrs. Zhou."
Qian smiled and said, "Don't bother me, don't bother me. I'm so happy that you can stay. If the bride can marry from my family, it will also bring happiness to our family."
Seeing that Mrs. Cheng was still hesitant to respond, but her face was full of desire, Mrs. Liu smiled at Qian, and Qian stood up and took Manbao into the inner room to meet the bride.
After everyone went in, Old Lady Liu took Madam Cheng's hand and whispered, "Madam Cheng, you know that my family and my nephew's family are very close. The relationship between our three families is so close. I won't hide it from you. Chongyuanfang is where many aristocratic families gather. You can tell by the neighbors around here. If the second young lady can marry out here, it will not only bring honor to the Cheng family, but also to the Bai family..."
Mrs. Cheng only then thought of this.
Madam Liu looked at the expression on her face and knew that she had probably agreed in her heart. She patted her hands soothingly and said, "Don't be embarrassed. My in-laws are really hospitable. Look, we all live here."
Mrs. Cheng finally relaxed and said with a smile, "I'm just worried about disturbing the Zhou family. After all, their parents and children have just been reunited."
"That's why we've carved out a separate courtyard for you to use as a guest house," Old Lady Liu said with a smile. "This Dalang has thought of this long ago. There's a kitchen right here in this courtyard. From now on, if you need anything to eat or use, just tell your son-in-law and he'll buy it for you."
Old Madam Liu said this beautifully. Although Bai Dalang had not yet officially become her son-in-law, she was very happy to hear it and smiled from ear to ear. "Why should he worry about these things? Let my eldest son go."
Old Madam Liu knew that the matter was settled.
Before the marriage, Miss Cheng Er was not allowed to meet Bai Dalang, so she stayed in her room and did not go out since she entered the house.
Because she was there to pick up the bride, she wore a light red dress and had delicate makeup on her face. She was much more beautiful than the last time Manbao saw her.
Moreover, it was the first month of the lunar year and the weather was still cold, so Miss Cheng Er was wearing some thick clothes. But at this moment, the light red shawl on her body was very thin, which made her skin look snow-white and particularly beautiful.
Manbao noticed it immediately.
Then she looked at Miss Cheng Er's face, neck and hands, then looked down at her own hands, feeling a little sad. She seemed to have gotten tanned.
Xiao Qian noticed Manbao's movements, smiled and tapped her forehead, saying, "Don't look at me anymore. I wanted to ask you when we first met, how come you, Young Master Shan, and Second Young Master have become so much darker after only six months of not seeing each other?"
It is clear that Dalang is still the same.
Manbao pouted and said, "The sun in the capital is too strong."
When Qian heard her mumbling, she turned around to look at her and pulled her to meet the bride.
The two of them had met before. The last time they met, Zhou Man was wearing a fox fur coat, which made his face look snow-white. At that time, Miss Cheng was particularly envious.
Unexpectedly, when they met again, they had become different people.
Miss Cheng Er and Man Bao's eyes met. After a moment of silence, Miss Cheng Er finally thought of a way to compliment her. "Sister Zhou seems to be taller than the last time I saw her."
Manbao's eyes lit up, and he instantly put the question of black and white behind his mind. He stared at Miss Cheng Er with sparkling eyes and asked, "Really?"
Miss Cheng Er carefully looked at Manbao's height and nodded, "Really, he is much taller than when I saw him in the first month of the year."
Manbao instantly became happy. He sat next to Miss Cheng Er and said to Xiao Qianshi, "Sister-in-law, it seems that I have made some progress in the past six months."
Little Qian laughed and scolded, "I've never heard anyone praise themselves like that. Aren't you ashamed?"
Qian smiled and said, "I didn't know you had seen her before. Come, this is my fourth daughter-in-law, and this is my fifth daughter-in-law. Miss Cheng Er has never seen her before, right?"
Fang and Lu came forward, and Miss Cheng Er quickly stood up to greet them.
Qian waited until they had met before pointing to the two granddaughters standing behind her and saying, "This is my second granddaughter, Lijun, and this is my third granddaughter, Liru. If the Second Miss needs anything in the future, and Manbao and her sisters-in-law are not around, please send someone to call my second granddaughter. There's nothing in this family that she can't handle."
Miss Cheng Er smiled and responded politely. She had also heard the conversation between the concubines just now, but it was not certain whether they would live here at the moment.
See you at 9pm
(End of this chapter)
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