Xi Pandi officially changed her name to Xi Ge'er.
Zhao Qingyi, Wang Guangzu's future daughter-in-law, also attended his wedding.
Wang Huaijing chatted with Xi Ge'er for a few minutes, and seeing that the process was over, he quickly ran to find his fiancée.
It's been a while since we last met, and it really is true what they say, "A day apart feels like three autumns." I miss them terribly.
When Wang Huaijing found Zhao Qingyi, she had just come out of the new house.
"I didn't expect that this matchmaker would actually look so beautiful after removing her signature big red flower and matchmaker's mole."
Wang Caixia said, and Zhao Qingyi nodded, "Yes, this must be what they mean by 'a true master doesn't reveal their abilities,' right?"
The mother and son were chatting enthusiastically when they heard someone call out "Mother-in-law".
Looking towards the sound, Wang Huaijing was standing at the archway between the front and back yards.
Zhao Qingyi glanced at her mother, and seeing Wang Caixia nod, she quickly walked a few steps to Wang Huaijing.
"Have you been here for a long time?" Zhao Qingyi asked.
Wang Huaijing shook his head, "I just got here and just said a few words to our new older sister. Here, this is for you."
Wang Huaijing took out a brocade box from his pocket, and Zhao Qingyi accepted it with a smile and put it into her crossbody bag.
Seeing how carefully Zhao Qingyi packed her things, Wang Huaijing felt a sweet warmth in his heart. It was clear that Qingyi also liked him; otherwise, why would she have packed everything so carefully into the innermost part of the bag?
Zhao Qingyi also took out a kraft paper package from her handbag and handed it to Wang Huaijing.
"This is a handkerchief I recently embroidered. The patterns are based on plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums."
"Use this for now, and I'll make you something else later."
The couple's gaze lingered for barely three breaths. However, the pink bubble between them intensified dramatically.
Wang Caixia, who was standing to the side, coughed at the opportune moment.
"Huaijing, the feast has already been served. I'll take Qingyi over to eat there now."
With a smile, Wang Huaijing quickly led the way, welcoming Wang Caixia and her daughter into the main room of the courtyard.
Today, Madam Wang is in charge of greeting the female guests.
Since being diagnosed with pregnancy, Mrs. Wang has had a great appetite and is in excellent health.
All the morning sickness, irritability, and anxiety have disappeared.
At that moment, she was having a very enjoyable conversation with the magistrate's wife.
These two became best friends after attending the Zhao family's victory celebration banquet.
Right now, they're exchanging their experiences on how to educate their children, since they all have mischievous kids at home.
Upon seeing Zhao Qingyi and her daughter enter, Madam Wang quickly greeted them.
"So, have you seen your sister-in-law's true face? Isn't she beautiful?"
Wang Caixia bowed to the county magistrate's wife and then sat down.
"Isn't she beautiful? When my in-laws lifted the veil, I was stunned. I thought the bride had been switched!"
Wang Caixia's description was quite exaggerated.
Madam Wang said,
"Yes, yes, I was quite surprised when I first saw my sister-in-law without makeup after they got engaged."
Why do you all think matchmakers make such a mess of their faces?
Madam Qiu said,
"You'd have to ask today's bride, but I guess it's because if a matchmaker is too beautiful when visiting homes, it's easy for her to attract trouble."
If you're not good-looking, it can also affect your appearance.
"Then why don't we all look the same? That way, the signature makeup of matchmakers will be established."
Although it was mostly a joke, everyone agreed with it.
Madam Wang said,
"Haha, Madam Qiu is right, we admire her. But I must say, my elder brother has really struck gold."
Everyone agreed, and the host and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.
Outside, Wang Huaijing was entertaining some of his classmates.
"Gentlemen, today is my father's joyous occasion. Please eat and drink well, and if you need anything, just call the servant."
Huaijing also needs to help his father receive guests. If there is anything inappropriate, Huaijing will host a banquet another day to apologize.
While Wang Huaijing was being polite, some of his classmates started teasing him.
"Why are you having a banquet? I heard your mother-in-law's snack shop has opened. Why don't you invite us to have some barbecue, Huaijing?"
I've heard that their barbecue is absolutely amazing, a taste that no other family can replicate.
Upon hearing this, Huai Jing frowned slightly, then smiled and said...
“Very good. The food at my mother-in-law’s house is indeed excellent. However, you may not drink alcohol when dining at my mother-in-law’s house.”
My mother-in-law said that alcohol emboldens cowards.
Many people, after drinking, become arrogant and prone to causing trouble.
So there will be no drinks provided, please don't say Huaijing is stingy.
After calming down his classmate, Wang Huaijing went to help his father and uncle greet the other guests.
Wang Guangzu is getting married today; he's in high spirits because of this joyous occasion.
To show that he is still vigorous in his old age, he specially shaved off his beard. This handsome uncle with a shaved beard is quite pleasing to the eye when he stands in front of people.
That's when people noticed that Wang Huaijing was actually a carbon copy of his biological father.
Some of the guests from the Wang family who came to the wedding banquet found themselves unable to eat, seeing the table full of fine food and wine.
Because of Wang Guangzu's background, he was never well-liked by the Wang family.
Especially after the old man died, he lost contact with the Wang family and other members of the clan.
Naturally, the first to lose contact were the Wang family members. He was originally an outsider who came to the Wang family after his mother remarried, took the surname Wang, and even changed his name.
Don't let orphans and widows drag these children, who are not related by blood, into this mess.
Only Wang Guangzong, who grew up with his older brother, maintained a close relationship with him.
These members of the Wang family clan only came to claim kinship after Wang Huaijing passed the imperial examination and became a scholar.
But this wounded heart can never be healed.
That's why Wang Guangzong's wife was able to sit at the main table and help entertain the county magistrate's wife and a host of important guests.
These marginalized members of the tribe would have to sit in inconspicuous positions.
For example, there's an old lady in the Wang family whom Wang Huaijing should call his great-aunt according to seniority.
Sitting in the women's section, right next to the door, was the most secluded spot.
Watching the Wang father and son go around toasting each other with beaming faces, I felt a pang of unease.
If I had known back then that the Wang family father and son would be so successful, I would definitely have married my own niece to them as their second wife.
Now that the father has settled down, the son is still unmarried. I heard he's married to the daughter of a shop owner, a merchant's daughter, who is definitely not presentable.
The social hierarchy is: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. My family are, after all, genuine farmers.
Aunt Xiao Caohua thought to herself, her eyes darting around, regretting that she hadn't brought her grandniece along.
If it happens today, and there's this whole "accidentally falling into someone's arms" scenario, then I'll make sure Wang Huaijing takes full responsibility, no matter what.
He married his own niece. So, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to come and take something from her whenever he wanted, right?
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