Chapter 136 Chapter 136 Fifth sister is still the best, wuwuwuwu...
Fifth sister is still the best, wuwuwuwu, she knows that they are short of meat, so her bag is almost filled with dried meat.
Father Su took the letter and read it over and over again. Although he could not understand what was written, after listening to what the man just read, he knew that it was written by his wife Chen. It said that the family not only opened a food store and a restaurant, but also bought a carriage and a house in the county. It wrote about the recent situation of Mrs. Wu, Old Man Su and their family, and that she was looking for a match for her daughter and asked him for advice. She also said that she would wait for him to return.
While Father Su was lamenting the huge changes in his family, he seemed to see Chen through the back of the paper right in front of him, chattering to him about trivial matters at home, and his son chattering in his ears. He couldn't help but feel his eyes moist as he held the thin piece of letter paper in his hand with his back to the light.
That’s great, as long as everything is fine at home.
In fact, he had wanted to ask someone to send a letter home for many years, but he never had enough money. Especially since he and his son were constantly targeted by their superiors and nearly died on the battlefield several times, and all the military pay was used to buy medicine and food, so he had to put the letter delivery on hold. Fortunately, half a year ago, Master Song brought good news, which finally put his mind at ease. Thinking of this, Father Su said,
"By the way, pick some of this food and send it to Young Master Song and the others." Over the past six months, Young Master Song has taken good care of them. It was precisely because of the other party's surrender that he no longer dared to suppress them openly, allowing them and their son to stand out in the last battle. Therefore, Father Su was very grateful to Song Ling and his servant.
Su Qingshan nodded without thinking, "Don't worry, Dad, we'll give it to you as soon as we get it."
"That's good." Father Su nodded, then picked up the food in the bag and ate it. A familiar taste came to his mind. It was made by Wu Ya, and only Wu Ya could make it so delicious.
"There are also clothes and shoes. They must have been made by mother." Su Qingshan, who was standing next to him, was unpacking several other bundles with dried meat in his mouth. When the bundles were opened, clothes made of fur were revealed. The stitching was similar to the ones that several people wore a few years ago. It just so happened that the fur they wore was almost worn out, so now they had something to change into.
The three of them picked up the clothes in the bag and put them on. In the cold wind, the clothes were very comfortable and warm.
This happiness didn't last long. Suddenly, the curtain outside the tent was opened, and several dark-skinned men who looked like Su's father walked in. They were the military households from the same village who had come with Su's father. When Su's father saw them, he quickly invited them to come and eat with him. The men were a little embarrassed and said, "No, Sergeant, we want to ask about the situation at home."
A few days ago, they heard that someone was going to send a letter back, so they went to find Su's father and asked him to help them send the letter back. Now that the letter delivery man is back, they came here after hearing the news.
"Come, eat something first." Father Su handed food to a few people and said with a smile, "Everything is fine. We are all fine." Then he repeated what was said in the letter one by one and gave them the things their wives brought.
After hearing this, several people were relieved, especially when they heard that their wives were now working in the food store run by the Su family. They had a place to live and food to eat. They all thanked Su's father. Su's father said bluntly, "This has nothing to do with me. If you want to thank someone, go back and thank my wife and my fifth daughter."
One of the men said,
"Of course. If we can go back, we will definitely thank Madam Chen and Madam Su."
"yes."
Several people started talking at once, and the tent became lively.
Apart from the father and son of Li Shugen who passed by the tent, the two of them have been feeling uneasy ever since they learned that the father and son of the Su family had hooked up with Mr. Song who was close to Prince Ji. In the past few years, the two families have long since changed their relationship from one of life and death to one of life and death because of their own interests. It is really sad to say that the good brothers of the past are now fighting for their own camps and even hope for each other's death. Especially the father and son of the Li family, who have made things difficult for the father and son of the Su family over the years. So how can the two of them not be frightened? They are afraid that the father and son of the Su family will take the opportunity to take revenge on them and do something to them.
However, Father Su and the other two were completely unaware of all this. They were immersed in the joy of receiving the good news.
The Su family is the same as them. This year is also the most peaceful year for the Su family. The Su family's house is decorated with lights and colorful lanterns. For the first time, big red lanterns are hung at the door. The whole house exudes a joyous atmosphere. It is not only for the return of Su's father and three people after the New Year, but also for the preparation for the marriage of the eldest sister and Wang Ergou after the New Year.
"Big sister, mother, Sister Fangcao has brought the wedding dress." On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, Fangcao came to the Su family with the wedding dress in the village mule cart. She was then welcomed into the house by Su Tao who was out for a walk. Chen was sweeping snow in the yard. When she saw Fangcao put down the broom,
"Come in quickly, it's snowing outside. Fangcao, why are you here?"
"I was afraid I wouldn't have time to play after the New Year, so I sent the wedding dress over earlier."
Fangcao handed the bundle to Su Hong after she finished speaking. Su Hong's face flushed with shame and she said in a surprised tone, "So soon."
Su Tao joined in the fun, "Sister, I want to see it."
Chen said, "What are you looking at? Be careful not to ruin your wedding dress."
Su Tao pouted, "How is that possible!"
But he didn't stop what he was doing.
Fangcao listened from the side and took the initiative to open the wedding dress, "Sister Daya, please open it and take a look. If you are not satisfied with anything, I will modify it."
Su Hong then opened the bundle and took out the wedding dress. She couldn't help but exclaim, "It's really beautiful."
"Wow, so beautiful." Su Tao couldn't help but praise her. Chen also praised her, "Fangcao's needlework is getting better and better now."
The praise made Fangcao feel embarrassed.
"It's not that good." Fangcao whispered.
Then Su Hong took out the embroidered shoes and wedding handkerchief, all of which were exquisite.
Su Li held it in her hand and looked at it for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh at how beautiful the embroidery on it was.
However, Su Li felt a little uncomfortable the next second. Although her eldest sister would not live too far away after getting married, according to the customs of that era, after getting married, one became a member of someone else's family. From then on, her eldest sister could only live in someone else's house, and the sisters could no longer run to each other's room to sleep together and chat together.
Thinking of this, Su Li felt quite sad and reluctant, and she was a little depressed these days. However, she was still happy for her elder sister, who finally found her own happiness. In addition, Brother Wang was really a good person, so Su Li felt better.
Su Li was not the only one who felt sad when looking at the wedding dress. Chen couldn't help wiping away her tears when looking at the wedding dress. Originally, Chen didn't feel anything when the Wang family came to discuss the wedding date, but now when looking at the wedding dress, she realized that her daughter was really going to get married soon. This feeling came so suddenly that even she herself did not expect it.
This scene was seen by Su Tao who was standing next to him. "Mom, why are you crying?"
"Yes, mother."
"It's okay, mother is happy." Chen wiped away her tears and said with a smile.
Su Tao said "Oh" and thought to herself, it probably means that Dad and second and third brothers are coming back. Mom is happy, and she is happy too.
"You have to embroider a few stitches on this wedding dress too." Chen suddenly thought of this. In this era, wedding dresses were usually embroidered by unmarried women themselves. If someone was asked to help, the bride would also have to embroider a few stitches on it as a token of appreciation, for a good omen.
"Okay." Su Hong nodded to show that she understood.
With this, the wedding dress is now ready, and the next step is to prepare the things for the wedding. This part is a more tedious step, because there are so many things to prepare. It is not troublesome at all, but you need to purchase them one by one slowly, from small things like sewing boxes to large things like wedding beds and camphorwood boxes. There are still many things to prepare.
Fortunately, we have agreed with the Wang family that the wedding will be held after the Su family father and son return, so there is still time and no need to rush.
It's just a pity for Wang Ergou, who thought he would be able to bring his wife home during the Chinese New Year, but in reality, it's still a long way off.
Fortunately, the two families are now not far from each other. The Wang family used their savings over the years to buy a house not far away. So they can see each other whenever they want, and they don’t have to suffer from the pain of missing each other.
Even on Chinese New Year's Day, the two families celebrated together. This year, there was still a table full of dishes, and the two families had a very lively time.
There is heavy snow outside, but it is warm like spring inside.
"It's really a sign of a good harvest."
"Yes, it snowed really heavily this year."
After the Chinese New Year, it was time to visit relatives. Old Man Su and Mrs. Wu had leg pain every Chinese New Year for the past two years. The doctor saw them but it was useless, saying it was an old problem that could only be treated with care. So the two decided not to return to the village this year and asked Chen and others to go back on their behalf to pay the due tributes.
"Thank you for your hard work." Mrs. Wu said to Chen.
"What's the big deal?" Now the family has a carriage with a hand warmer, tea, and cakes. They can eat when they are hungry. Life is much better now than before when they had to walk back to their parents' home on snowy days.
"Have you brought everything?" Old man Su came out with his crutch and asked worriedly.
"I've brought everything, Dad, don't worry."
"Okay, just bring everything with you. If it snows heavily, you can stay at your mother's house for a few more days. Don't worry, the road is not easy to travel on." Mrs. Wu gave instructions one by one.
Chen agreed to all of their requests, and Su Li told Grandma Wu and Grandpa Su where the mutton was buried, asking them not to be reluctant to eat it, and also to remember to eat the vegetables grown in the greenhouse.
Both of them agreed, and Chen and Su Li left with peace of mind.
Those who went back today included Chen, Su Hong, Su Tao, Su Li, Lian Gu and Su Xun. It was a bit crowded in the carriage, but fortunately it was winter and not hot.
Lian Gu sat next to Su Li. As soon as she got on, she found another seat and continued to sleep leaning against Su Li. For a girl of this age, it was the age when she was greedy for sleep, and it was very difficult to wake her up in the morning. The same was true for Su Xun. After getting on the carriage, she found a corner and went to sleep.
At first he was reluctant to go back, but Chen's mother, that is, Mrs. Yu and Old Man Chen had not seen him in these years, and this year they wanted to take him to meet the elders, so they brought him here.
Not to mention, he doesn't listen to anyone but Su Li, and he seems to be very afraid of Su Li, which makes Su Li speechless. She seems like a she-devil, even though she hasn't done anything to him.
Every time he saw Su Li, he acted like he had seen a ghost and avoided her wherever he went.
But this is not a bad thing. Su Li doesn't mind being a bad aunt. For example, it was Su Li who called him this morning, and he quickly turned over and got up. Su Hong and Su Tao had called him before, but they couldn't get him up.
In addition to Su Li, he was also quite afraid of Wang Ergou. Every time he saw Wang Ergou, he would hide. It was very strange.
Anyway, just as they were thinking this, the carriage soon arrived at the village entrance. However, as soon as they got off the carriage, someone at the village entrance started shouting,
"The Su family is back."
Then a bunch of people ran out.
Everyone chatted and asked Su Li and Chen to come to their home and sit down. "Come on, come on, sit down at my house for a while."
"To my house."
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