Grandma Qin looked at them, smiled and shook her head: "Old man, you have to go to town and buy a new quilt for Afang and the others. They have just returned home and it's their first day at home as a newlywed. They can't be without a new quilt."
Mother Qin: "Well, I'll go now."
Yang Haiyan: "I'll go with you and get to know the roads in town. Ask my husband to drive the carriage."
Aunt Qin hurriedly said: "I'll go too." Looking at the way the eldest niece's wife is dressed, she must be a wealthy person. If she goes there, if the eldest niece's wife buys things for the eldest sister-in-law, she can't be left out, right?
Grandma Qin glared at her: "What are you doing? You and the third son are going to light the fire and cook. Are you going to have lunch?"
Second Aunt Qin rolled her eyes, then smiled and flattered Grandma Qin: "Mother, Afang's wife just came back. We should have something good for lunch. Let's buy some meat, shall we? I'll go to the town to buy some meat for Afang and Afang's wife." Grandma Qin
really didn't want to embarrass this brainless second daughter-in-law in front of her grandson's wife. After all, it was the first time they met, and she had to save some face for her second son. "Afang and his family passed by the county town on their way back and bought meat."
Second Aunt Qin: "..."
Grandma Qin was impatient: "Why don't you go wash the vegetables?"
Second Aunt Qin: "I'm going."
As soon as Second Aunt Qin left, Third Aunt Qin followed immediately.
Grandma Qin sighed: "Old family, then you take Afang's wife with you."
Mother Qin nodded, and smiled at Yang Haiyan: "Wait for me for a while, I'll go change my clothes." Going to the town with the new daughter-in-law, you have to wear something decent.
Yang Haiyan: "Mother, take your time, there's no rush."
At the gate of the yard, several men of the Qin family worked together to open up the gate, and now the carriage can enter. Qin Fang drove the carriage in, and then pulled Wu Shuai in. Several men of the Qin family watched from the side. They liked the horses and the carriage.
Grandma Qin said, "What are you all doing standing there? Come over here and get to know Afang's wife."
Grandpa Qin and others came over. They looked at Yang Haiyan a few times. Although she was an elder, there was a difference between men and women, so it was not appropriate to stare at her for too long.
Qin Fang also came over: "Let me introduce Yanyan."
Grandma Qin: "Hey, you introduce them."
Qin Fang: "Yanyan, this is grandpa, this is my father, this is my second uncle, this is my third uncle, and the two aunts are not here. Grandpa, father, second uncle, third uncle, this is my wife Yanyan, her full name is Yang Haiyan."
Yang Haiyan performed the evening salute: "Grandpa, father, second uncle, third uncle."
Grandpa Qin and others: "Hey."
Grandpa Qin forced a smile: "Okay, okay, Fang is getting married, and I can put the top priority on my mind. You two should be well in the future."
Yang Haiyan said obediently: "Don't worry, grandpa, my husband and I will be fine."
Grandpa Qin nodded.
Qin's father and others also nodded, but didn't say anything. They didn't know what to say. It was enough for Grandpa Qin
, the head of the family, to say it. Qin's mother changed her clothes and came out: "Yanyan, I'm fine." Although the clothes were half-old and half-new, they were clean. In addition, Qin's mother's personality made her look very energetic.
Yang Haiyan stepped forward: "Mother."
Grandma Qin: "Fang, take your mother and your wife to the town to buy some things."
Qin Fang: "Yes, grandma."
Yang Haiyan helped Qin's mother and let her get on the carriage first, and then she followed. After they sat down, Qin Fang hurried out in the carriage. Aunt Qin stuck her head out of the kitchen and looked at her. She was a little jealous of Qin's mother. She also wanted to get on the carriage. She had never ridden in a carriage in her life, and it would be nice to ride it just to satisfy her craving.
In the carriage, Qin's mother was a little reserved. She had never ridden in a carriage before. The carriage was so clean that she didn't know how to put her hands and feet.
As a daughter-in-law, Yang Haiyan had to take care of Qin's mother. She was considerate and followed the topic: "Auntie, my husband and I brought a box of furs and fabrics back this time. I thought it would be a gift for the first time to meet the elders. Do you think it's appropriate?"
With Yang Haiyan bringing up the topic, Qin's mother felt much more comfortable. In addition, her daughter-in-law took the initiative to discuss with her, which also made Qin's mother put aside the reservedness when she first got on the carriage. She said: "This fur material is very expensive, right? It's okay to give fabric as a gift, but..." She wanted to say that it didn't need to be so nice, and it would be better to keep the furs and fabrics for herself, but she was afraid that her daughter-in-law would think she was stingy. It was difficult.
Yang Haiyan could hear that she was hesitant to speak. She took Qin's mother's hand and said, "Mother, I have no family since I was young. When I was five years old, my family sold me to a matchmaker, and the matchmaker sold me to the Taifu Mansion in the capital. Fortunately, I have a decent appearance, so I was favored by the young lady of the Taifu Mansion. Then I followed the young lady to study and learn needlework. In the Taifu Mansion, I learned the rules and etiquette suitable for the families of high-ranking officials, and I don’t know much about ordinary people’s families.
So, please don’t doubt me, mother, and teach me how to live like an ordinary family, and some post-New Year etiquette and festival etiquette for meeting elders."
Qin's mother felt relieved when she heard this. Just now she was worried that her daughter-in-law would think she was stingy, but now after hearing what she said, she knew that she didn't understand these things, so she patiently said: "When we meet the elders in ordinary families, a pair of boots, a handkerchief, and a headband are enough. These are not worth much, as long as the thought is there. Fabrics, furs, those are all expensive things. Generally speaking, gifts for grandpa and grandmother, grandpa and grandmother can be a little more expensive."
Yang Haiyan showed an expression of listening: "I know, then mother, what elders' gifts should I prepare for grandpa and grandmother, uncles and aunts this time?"
Mother Qin thought for a while: "Prepare shoes for everyone, Afang's grandparents, second uncle, second aunt, third uncle, third aunt, they are all the same, so there is nothing to complain about. "
Yang Haiyan heard this and said happily: "Mother is still thoughtful, I didn't think of it. It's also because I'm lazy and think that cloth is convenient and it takes time to make shoes."
Qin's mother smiled and said: "Then you don't know how big their shoes are. It's too late to make shoes now, just buy them directly in town, mother knows the size."
Yang Haiyan: "Mother, you are so nice. What about my brothers and sisters, what should I give them?"
Qin's mother: "The maids all give a silk flower, and the brothers...still give shoes."
Yang Haiyan couldn't help laughing when she heard this.
Qin's mother also found it interesting and couldn't help laughing. She thought to herself, this daughter-in-law is really good, easy to get along with, and has a good temper.
Qin Fang heard the laughter of his mother and daughter-in-law, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he was in a good mood. He was afraid that his daughter-in-law and mother would not get along well, after all, they were the two most important people in his life. However, he was not afraid, after all, he still had confidence in his daughter-in-law.
When they arrived in the town, they first went to the clothing store and bought shoes for the elders and younger generations as a gift for the meeting, and then went to buy silk flowers for the maids. Finally, they went to buy wedding quilts and other things they needed.
When buying shoes, Qin's mother did not pay, because this was a gift for the elders and younger generations, and naturally it was prepared by the children. But when it came to buying wedding quilts and other things, Qin's mother rushed to pay, because this was what the husband's family should prepare.
Yang Haiyan did not refuse, anyway, it didn't matter if she used Qin's mother's money, and she would give it to her later.
After buying everything they needed, they went back. After this trip, they might have to have lunch when they returned to Qin's house.
In the carriage, Yang Haiyan mentioned Qin Fang's affairs: "Mom, this time we came back, we also brought back a good news, guess what."
Qin's mother subconsciously guessed whether her daughter-in-law was pregnant, but it was impossible. If her daughter-in-law was pregnant, they would not rush back like this, but she couldn't guess.
Yang Haiyan said: "My husband was promoted. He was a centurion before. The centurion has no rank, just like the head of the yamen. But now he is a thousand-man captain, the seventh rank, conferred by the court, and is as old as our county lord."
Qin's mother: "What?" She was confused. She suspected that she had heard it wrong. Her son is as old as the county lord? After a long while, she nervously grabbed Yang Haiyan's hand, "Yanyan, are you telling the truth?"
Yang Haiyan said, "Yes, your son has become an official."
Mother Qin was stunned, and then tears flowed down again: "This... this..." She was happy and sad. She was happy that her son had a promising future, but she was sad that her son, a farmer, had become an official, which showed how much effort he had put in. In the military camp, the effort you put in was equal to the danger you encountered. How could she not be sad? But it was a happy event after all, so she soon calmed down, "This is really good news. His grandparents and father will be so happy when they know about it."
Yang Haiyan said, "Yes, not only grandparents and father are happy, but also second uncle and second aunt, third uncle and third aunt, they must be happy too, because my husband is their closest nephew." When
Qin's mother heard Yang Haiyan mention the second and third wives, she couldn't help but sigh, "You, you just came to our house, you don't know the situation at home. Your second uncle is an honest man, and he knows the family affairs very well. No matter what, your second aunt is quick-witted and likes to take advantage. Your third uncle used to be a smart man, but because he has not had a son in these years, he has gradually become silent. However, at the end of last year, your third uncle mentioned to the family that he wanted to adopt your third brother. "
Yang Haiyan was a little surprised when she heard this: "Inheritance has always been for the younger one, and your third brother is so old now. Besides, our family is reluctant to adopt our third brother out."
When Qin's mother heard her say this, her family was very satisfied. "Who said it wasn't? I didn't agree at the time. I told them to adopt someone from the clan or find someone from outside. But if they wanted my son to adopt, that was out of the question."
Yang Haiyan seemed to have heard a big gossip: "What did the third uncle say?"
Mother Qin: "Afang's third uncle said that those adopted from the clan or adopted from outside were not as close as Shoucheng. He said Shoucheng was his nephew, just like his own son. Actually, he didn't mention it in the early years. He mentioned it now because he had other plans."
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