Chapter 575 Meng Bujiu leaves

In a blink of an eye, it was the third day of August, a good day for marriage and engagement.

Kong Mingxue and Jiang Wangyou signed the marriage certificate and put their fingerprints on it together in the main hall of the Jiang family at the end of the morning hour.

The two officially got engaged.

Because Kong Mingxue was a little older, and the two families were godparents and thus family members, Zhang Jinlan did not plan to keep her eldest granddaughter for two more years. After all, after getting married, she could come back to live with them anytime she wanted.

It’s almost the same as before we got married.

So the two set their wedding date at the end of the year.

In addition, since it was a double marriage, there was no need to choose an auspicious day to send the betrothal gifts. On the wedding day, the betrothal gifts and dowry were carried into the bridal chamber along with the couple and handed over to Jiang Wangyou for management.

This was also agreed by the Kong family. Kong Mingxue's true nature was revealed even before he got married. He said, "Of course the money will be handed over to Wang Youguan." This made Zhu Yingqiu smile so much that she couldn't stop. She liked this future son-in-law so much.

"Brother Bujiu, I really didn't expect Brother Mingxue to act so quickly. They got engaged right away, and I haven't reacted yet. It feels like a dream."

One afternoon on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Jiang Fubao, who had lost a bet, invited Meng Bujiu to have lunch.

The two of them sat in a private room on the second floor of Zuiyuexuan.

Jiang Fubao originally wanted to ask Kong Mingxue to go with Jiang Wangyou, but after the two got engaged, they became busy.

There is really no time.

"Yeah, this guy is not so naive. I used to think he had no interest in women. It seems he just hasn't met someone he likes. Well, after meeting someone, he's moving at an astonishing pace. They're getting married by the end of the year. Who knows, he'll even be a father by the end of next year." Meng Bujiu chuckled.

He picked up the chopsticks and gave Jiang Fubao a spoonful of five-shredded vegetable dish mixed with vinegar. It was made of dried shredded vegetables, chicken shreds, mushroom shreds, cucumber shreds and bean sprouts.

When the weather is hot, eating sweet and sour cold dishes is very appetizing.

Neither of them had a big appetite and didn't like to waste food, so Jiang Fubao only ordered four dishes.

The remaining three dishes were melon soup, fried chicken with chili pepper, and pork with lettuce.

"You didn't see it. My stepfather and stepmother brought Brother Mingxue to my house and wanted to make him a son-in-law. If it were any other family, they would never be willing to send their only son to my house. They didn't even consider that Brother Mingxue would have to take the imperial examination in the future.

Oh, they are really fierce. But, to be honest, my stepfather and stepmother have very avant-garde ideas. Brother Mingxue must have suffered a lot that night. It was only after my stepfather and stepmother beat him up that they compromised. "

Jiang Fubao chewed some cold vegetables and guessed.

After all, that day, Brother Mingxue had obvious bruises on the corners of his mouth, probably because he was punched by his godfather.

Words came out of her mouth again that Meng Bujiu couldn't understand.

But he didn't ask any more questions and just listened patiently.

He would also pick up food and serve soup to her from time to time.

"Fubao, where did you know about the double marriage you mentioned? Grandma Zhang said that you told her that this was a custom in Jiangnan. How come I didn't know about it?" Meng Bujiu asked so suddenly that Jiang Fubao's hands trembled and the chicken on his chopsticks fell off in fear.

"Oh, maybe you didn't hear it, brother? I was shopping and heard a passing woman say it. I just happened to remember it and mentioned it to my family. I didn't expect them to think it was a good idea."

Jiang Fubao laughed foolishly and told a lie to get away with it.

"No wonder, I was just worried that you would get lost, so I naturally didn't dare to be distracted by listening to what others were saying. Okay, eat quickly." Meng Bujiu nodded slightly and didn't ask any more questions.

The two of them ate and chatted, and the food on the table was soon finished.

Jiang Fubao burped, took a sip of the digestive tea, and sat with Meng Bujiu for a long time until his stomach was no longer so full, then they got up and left.

When it was time to settle the bill, Meng Bujiu wanted to pay, but Jiang Fubao stopped him with a pout: "Brother Bujiu, if this is the case, I won't dare to bet with you in the future. You don't keep your promise. What, can't I pay this little money?"

"Okay, okay, you pay. I'll have a meal with you today. Thank you Fubao for treating me to a meal."

Meng Bujiu shook his head helplessly and looked at her lovingly.

Then put the silver back into the purse.

"Hmph, you're quite sensible." Jiang Fubao put down the silver and did not ask the restaurant for the remaining money, just considering it as a reward.

With the waiter's thanks, the two left side by side.

Time flies, and soon it is August 13th. Meng Bujiu, who has been delaying for several days, is finally leaving Lianshan Town.

Early in the morning, the Jiang and Kong families came to the city gate to see him off.

It was the hottest time of the year, and Jiang Fubao was afraid that he would get a heat stroke on the road, so he stuffed a large basin of ice into his carriage, and also prepared some cool drinks in a lunch box for him, all of which were suppressed by ice along with today's food.

Let him eat and drink on the way so he won’t be too hot or hungry.

Brother Bujiu loves and pampers her even more than her own brother. Jiang Fubao keeps all this in mind, and naturally she wants to repay Brother Bujiu.

If it weren't for the hot weather that made it difficult to store things and easily spoiled, Jiang Fubao would have wanted to make some dry food for him himself.

However, the road to the imperial city is really long, and it has to go by land, then by water, and then by land again.

It will probably be autumn harvest time by then.

Dry food can’t be kept for more than a few days, so it’s better to buy some on the way.

"Goodbye, Brother Bujiu. Please be careful on the road. Have a safe trip. When you arrive at the Imperial City, remember to write to me. Don't forget—"

Jiang Fubao's vision became a little blurry as she watched the carriage moving further away. She waved her hands and shouted loudly.

In the carriage in the distance, an arm stretched out of the window and swayed with Jiang Fubao.

Since Meng Bujiu left, Jiang Fubao has become busy.

On the one hand, he had to return to Jiangjia Village frequently to check on the planting situation of medicinal herbs and supervise the villagers.

On the one hand, she had to help her elder sister Jiang Wangyou choose jewelry, clothes and dowry.

We also need to recruit female apprentices.

Jiang Fubao lives a fulfilling life and is busy from morning till night every day.

He touched the pillow and fell asleep after a few breaths.

The reputation of the little miracle doctor spread more and more widely as time went by. Not only in Qixi County, but also in several surrounding counties and even Yingnan Prefecture, people knew about him. As September approached, more and more patients came to Yaoxiangshan Pavilion for treatment.

Either the local doctors are unable to cure the patient, or the patient is already terminally ill and there is no cure.

They all came to Jiang Fubao with their last hope.

Begging Jiang Fubao to cure them.

Therefore, with more people from other places, Lianshan Town became more lively, which in turn promoted the development of the town.

Inns, restaurants, hotels and even roadside stalls are doing brisk business.

Far surpassing the originally more lively Chang'an Town.

Jiang Fubao did not disappoint their expectations. Although he could not cure all the patients, he could at least ensure that the condition of half of the people would not worsen and they could live a few more years.

In early September, Jiang Fubao got his first female apprentice after announcing the recruitment of female apprentices.

An acquaintance.

Chen Hongxia, granddaughter of Old Chen from Jiangjia Village.

Ever since her eldest brother was able to walk, the Chen family's life has finally gotten better.