Chapter 221: No Benefit
Seeing that he stopped talking after congratulating him, Old Man Li said, "Big Boss, you have a high status in the village now, and your family is also wealthy. You can't let others laugh at your nephew's big celebration of having a baby, can you? The Chen family used to dislike our family, so you have to give Dad some face. When you give gifts, you must let the Chen family see how generous the county lord's family is.
Yueyue has received many good things. You can give any of them to the child. The child will be close to his aunt in the future. Also, the child has just been born, so the swaddling clothes should be made of good fabric. A small quilt doesn’t take much fabric. I see that the clothes Yue girl is wearing are made of good fabric. When you give the child a gift, give her a good piece of fabric as well.”
"Dad, don't worry, we know what to do and we will definitely follow the rules."
Old man Li nodded with satisfaction, got up and went home.
Zhao Suying asked, "Master, does Dad mean that we should give them the things that His Majesty has rewarded us with? He even mentioned the material, so isn't that the silk material that was rewarded?"
Li Youshan said, "You are not an official, and you still want to use silk. You are dreaming. You are not afraid of causing trouble. We can just give it according to the rules."
Zhao Suying nodded.
The day of the third day of the newborn baby’s bath soon arrived. The third day of the bathing ceremony in rural areas does not have too many steps. Basically, relatives, friends, neighbors and villagers come over to congratulate with some gifts.
People came one after another, some gave gifts like a piece of cloth, some gave eggs, brown sugar, and some gave copper coins...
The Chen couple, the in-laws, gave a silver longevity lock, and Chen Li's elder and second brothers each gave a pair of small silver bracelets and a piece of flannel cloth.
When old man Li saw that it was just these few things, he still said that he loved his daughter and was waiting for Dashan's family to come so that he could show them what wealth and power meant.
Not long after, Li Youshan's family came and also gave a piece of flannel cloth. Li Dachuan and his brothers brought a chicken, a basket of eggs and two kilograms of brown sugar.
Old Man Li and Li Youfu both looked unhappy.
Old man Li pulled him aside and asked in a low voice: "Dashan, what's wrong with you? Didn't I tell you in advance? I asked you to take the fine fabrics that Yueyue wore and the two rewards she received, but you only took these things? How will others look at our family? How will they look at you? You are the father of the county lady, don't you feel ashamed to take such a small amount? Others will say that you are stingy, and the Chen family will also look down on us."
"Dad, the clothes Yueyue wears are made of velvet and cotton. I listened to you and gave her velvet and cotton. Isn't that what you said? I did it. If you are not satisfied, I will go back and get a piece of coarse cloth.
Besides, the things Yueyue got were rewards from the emperor and cannot be given to others. Otherwise, we will be punished if found out. The things we brought are all according to the rules. Uncle Li Fu and Youtian brought eggs and brown sugar. Our family can't have more than them.
If you are afraid of being disliked by the Chen family, why don't you ask Youfu to prepare a set of gold locks and gold bracelets? He is the child's biological grandfather.
If we give too much now, won't you have to give the same amount to Sandong and Yueyue when they have children in the future? Then can you and my second brother take out some?"
Old man Li choked and suddenly didn't know what to say.
Yes, Sandong and Yueyatou haven't gotten married yet. When they have children in the future, can they give the same amount? Obviously not, they will be laughed at by others.
Just then someone called out Old Man Li and he quickly walked away.
When everyone has arrived, light incense and candles and worship the gods.
There were two charcoal braziers burning in the room, so it wasn't cold.
Liu Jinhua brought a wooden basin with some millet, sophora japonica twigs, mugwort, honeysuckle, etc. in it.
Li Xiangyu's wife held the child in her arms while relatives added things into the basin, which was called "adding things to the basin". Every time something was added, an auspicious word was said.
Old Lady Li added a spoonful of water: "Long-flowing water means being smart and clever."
Old man Li threw a small piece of silver into the basin.
The Chen family also threw in a dime.
Li Youfu threw a string of money, one hundred coins.
Liu Jinhua threw a handful of red dates.
Li Youshan also threw in a hundred coins.
Li Youfu looked at Li Youshan speechlessly.
He is so rich, but he only throws this much money.
I really don’t know if my father had talked to him about it that day.
On a happy day, you can't get angry. Think about it.
I forced myself to hold my breath back.
Humph, when there is a baby in the third building in the future, don’t expect him to give more.
Soon a lot of things were thrown into the basin.
Old Mrs. Li stirred the basin with a wooden stick, saying auspicious words while stirring, and then began to bathe the child.
After washing, wrap the baby in a quilt, comb the baby's hair, apply a little cinnabar on the baby's forehead, take a piece of onion and gently hit the baby three times, saying auspicious words while hitting.
It is also a blessing for the children.
The ceremony was completed.
Seeing that nothing was wrong, Li Wanyue said hello to Zhao Suying and was about to leave when she was stopped by someone.
"County Lord."
The eldest son of the Chen family came over and bowed: "County Lord, I have always wanted to visit you, but you were too busy and didn't have the time."
"What's up?"
"It's okay, it's okay. You are Xiangyu's cousin, and I am his uncle. We are relatives. Relatives should interact more with each other. If there is any problem in the future, there will be more people to help. Don't you agree?"
"That's right, but I've been back for so long, and I haven't seen you come to visit my grandfather and second uncle. You are the real in-laws, so you should visit more often. I have something else to do, so please feel free to do as you please."
After saying that, Li Wanyue walked away.
Boss Chen's face darkened. He took a few deep breaths and went to chat with Li Dachuan again.
He just didn't believe it. There were so many people in the Li family's main branch, there would always be someone he could talk to.
After trying it out for a while, they all said a few polite words and left without causing any trouble.
It made him very depressed.
I heard that the best-selling soaps in town are made by the eldest family, so I thought I could join them in the soap business, too.
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The weather was getting colder and colder, and soon the potatoes in the field were ripe.
Every household is busy harvesting potatoes.
With these potatoes, our family can have a good New Year.
After a few busy days, I finally finished the harvest.
Xie Yan directly arranged for people to transport the potatoes away.
The number of potatoes handed in by each household was recorded and a receipt was written.
Wait for the funds to be allocated and then pay the money according to the receipt.
The villagers carefully kept the note.
His eyes were full of anticipation.
Someone knocked on the Li family's door, and then Yuanbao walked in with a few people.
Leading the group were Xie Yan and a strange man.
Following behind were Qingfeng and several men in tight clothes.
Two of them were carrying two wooden boxes.
Li Youshan asked: "Ayan, what are you doing here?"
Xie Yan introduced: "Uncle, this is the son of Pingyang Hou, General Xuanwei, Rong Kuo."
Rong Kuo bowed and said, "Meet uncle."
Li Youshan waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. Come in and sit down."
As Rong Kuo walked, he asked, "Is Sandong at home?"
"Yes, in the backyard." Li Youshan hurriedly asked Yuanbao to call for help.
Nanny Fang served tea and snacks.
Xie Yan briefly explained it, and Li Youshan realized that Sandong had said before that he had saved a young man in the suburbs of Beijing, and that he was the son of the man in front of him.
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