Chapter 94 Mid-Autumn Night
The night came quietly, a bright moon hung high in the blue sky, emitting bright light, everything seemed to be shrouded in a white veil, adding to the mystery. The sky was very quiet, and the stars twinkled and blinked, adding infinite vitality to the sky.
Cheng Yingzhen and her two children were setting the table to prepare for moon worship. The fruits and cakes were placed in order, and an incense burner was placed in the middle. The incense sticks were lit. The mother and daughter picked up the three sticks and bowed to the moon three times reverently and respectfully.
Su Yanli followed suit and set off firecrackers and fireworks. In an instant, the quiet courtyard suddenly became lively.
In the corridor, Shutong, Mother Dong, and Xianggui leaned against the corridor pillars and watched the host family worship the moon.
The moon has always conveyed thoughts, beauty, and tranquility. The pale moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival can comfort people, and it also records the joys and sorrows of many people.
Shu Tong is in love and looks like he wants to go out to find Madam Lu right now. Mother Dong and Xiang Gui are both miserable people. Although they are reminded of the past by the scene, they no longer rely on their family or men. They create their lives with their own hands and live happily. Those people and things that hurt them have long faded out of their lives, and they are very calm at this moment.
After the fireworks and firecrackers were finished, Shutong and Xianggui went to carry the table to the patio and prepared for dinner.
Su Sanlang had no appetite. He was about to run out with the rabbit lantern his father had bought to compete with the children in the alley. Su Dalang stopped him and said, "Eat first. After you're done, I'll take you out to play."
Su Sanlang tried to break free, but Su Ruojin, who came out with chopsticks, glared at him and said, "If you don't obey, I will confiscate your rabbit lantern."
My sister is a big shot at home and her word is final. Su Sanlang instantly deflated and walked to the table listlessly with his mouth puffed out. "Then eat quickly."
Today is the reunion night and the table is full of dishes. How can we eat quickly?
Su Ruojin glared at him again, "If you don't obey, you'll get spanked."
The elder sister is the real murderer, she only knows how to beat people. Su Sanlang pouted in grievance.
Su Yanli laughed, shook his head, and reached out to carry San'er to the stool. "After you're full, your sister will naturally go out to play with you."
"She looks down on us for being little kids." Su Sanlang took the opportunity to complain to his sister.
Little brat? Su Yanli laughed. How old was he, yet he already despised his younger brother? He reached out and patted his daughter's fluffy head, "You are a little brat."
Su Ruojin chuckled.
Dashi's family of three returned to their hometown two days ago. On the day of reunion, the Su family gave them seven days off. Originally, Xianggui was asked to go back as well, but she said that since she had sold herself to her master's family, she no longer had a home and from now on she was a member of the Su family.
Su Ruojin also took the opportunity to give Dong's mother and Xianggui a holiday. The two refused to take a break and insisted on continuing the business. As the boss, of course, he was happy for the business to continue, but he would not exploit his employees and would give them a monthly salary increase.
On the reunion night, regardless of master or servant, everyone gathered around a large round table. Both men and women had drinks and ate while appreciating the moon. It was a rare leisure time.
Before they had even finished half of their meal, Su Sanlang slipped away from the table, dragging his big rabbit lantern to the alley to compete with his friends in lanterns. Su Dalang and Su Ruojin, brother and sister, were worried, so they each carried a lantern and went to the alley to play as well.
Shu Tong had no mood to drink or eat, so he made an excuse to go see Huang the shopkeeper and Hua Ping in the shop. Su Yanli looked at the servant who had been with him for many years, and his face was full of spring, which he couldn't stop. He suppressed his smile and nodded, "Come back soon."
"Yes, sir." Shu Tong ran away happily.
Mrs. Dong was too old to drink alcohol, so she went to the kitchen to get a bowl and did not sit at the table.
Xianggui and Maoya looked at each other, one went to the kitchen to accompany Mother Dong, and the other went outside to follow the little master.
Finally, Yu Suyanli and his wife sat at the big table. The couple was quite affectionate and poured wine for each other. "Madam, you have worked hard this year. I'll toast to you."
Cheng Yingzhen glared at him, "The one who has suffered the most is your daughter, Ajin."
"Isn't she your daughter?"
Of course.
Cheng Yingzhen smiled and said, "Thank you for your good teaching."
Su Yanli didn't dare to take the credit for it. "You gave birth to a daughter who is smart and studious. She loves to read and study all kinds of books. Even I like to read Minsheng Yaoji and Tiangong Ji..."
Su Ruojin sneezed suddenly. Who was saying bad things about her? The alley was very lively. Even the usually serious Xue Wulang became much more lively. He even brought cheese cakes for the Su brothers and sisters to eat.
Cheese is not easy to come by. Su Ruojin asked him where it came from, and Xue Wulang said it was a holiday gift given to his father by someone else.
Oh! The people who can give gifts to Mr. Xue must be related to the Ministry of Industry. Maybe someone from the Ministry of Industry just happened to come back from the border. The thought flashed through her mind, and she ate cheese cakes while competing with Yang Si Niang.
Shu Tong rode his donkey as fast as he could. Since he had come out under the pretext of visiting Hua Ping, of course he had to go and take a look at the shop. However, the shop was pitch dark and there was no one inside. He wondered if they had gone shopping.
Since she was not there, he would not delay his meeting with his beloved. He happily patted the donkey and went to the agreed street corner.
The Lu family's business is getting better because of their barbecue business. Lu Dani, who used to wear dusty clothes, is wearing new clothes today and a pearl flower on her head given by her lover. She is standing at the entrance of the alley, waiting for someone to come.
I was nervous but at the same time I couldn't stop feeling happy.
"Ani..." A call made Lu Dani look up. Shu Tong was dressed in bright, fair and fresh clothes. Compared with people of the same age, she looked very young, not like she was 28 years old.
Seeing that it was her beloved, Lu Dani blushed and responded in a low voice, "Brother Su."
Shu Tong's face also turned slightly red, but he was a man, so he had to take the initiative, "You've been waiting for a long time."
“No…no…”
"Whatever you want to eat, I'll treat you."
Shu Tong led the people to the street, chatting as they walked, and finally went to a restaurant to eat glutinous rice balls and go shopping. When he saw a beautiful pearl hairpin, he wanted to stop and buy it for her, but was stopped by Lu Dani, "Brother Su has already given her pearl flowers."
The pearl flowers on her hair were the holiday gift from Mrs. Fan. Su Ruojin picked out a pair and asked Shu Tong to give them to her sweetheart.
The gift from the Fan family must be good. Lu's mother asked others and heard that it would be a few taels less. She was so happy that she almost told the whole world that her daughter had married a rich man.
Shu Tong insisted on buying it: "That was Second Lady's intention, and tonight is my intention."
"Your master is so kind."
The original owner of Lu Dani admired Su Ruojin, and now seeing that she was so willing to give her such a valuable thing, she liked her even more.
"Of course." The young master was brought up by himself, and Shu Tong was proud. "Our wife and the second lady have said that they are busy during the Mid-Autumn Festival. In a few days, we will ask a matchmaker to come to your house to propose marriage and discuss our marriage."
Ah, so soon? Lu Dani was surprised and a little embarrassed.
(End of this chapter)
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