Chapter 159 Chapter 159 “That’s right…
"That's right. We also felt dizzy when we were on the boat here." Old Man Su agreed with a smile.
"Okay, let my father-in-law and the others have a rest first. Don't keep talking to them as soon as you come." Mrs. Wu couldn't help but interrupt their conversation.
Old Man Su said, "Haha, yes, in-laws, go and have some rest. The room has been cleaned up for you."
"I'm sorry to trouble you, aunt-in-law." Father Wang felt a little embarrassed. He didn't want to come at first, but he came because of his daughter-in-law's persuasion.
Old Man Su held Lian Gu in his arms and led the way. "What's the trouble? We're so happy you're here. We wish you and Lian Gu could stay here forever."
Old Man Su was speaking from his heart. He was used to living together as a family and couldn't get used to anyone being missing. Moreover, Lian Gu had practically grown up following him around all these years, and the two of them had a deep bond. He missed her terribly after not seeing her for several months.
"Aunt Lian, do you miss your grandfather?" Old Man Su looked at Aunt Lian and said.
As Lian Gu spoke, she counted on her fingers, "I miss my aunt, I miss my fourth aunt, I miss Yuanbao, I miss Heihu..." She listed everyone in the Su family.
When Su Li came out and heard this, she couldn't help but laugh.
She stepped forward to take the bag carried by her eldest sister and the mountain products they brought, and greeted Wang's father, Wang Ergou, and Su Hongliangu.
"Fifth sister."
Wang Ergou still looked as simple as ever, with the exception of his darker face, he hadn't changed at all. He was holding Su Xun, the boy had grown a lot taller, and perhaps because he had been on the boat for so long, his face looked a little pale, and he was looking at Wang Ergou's strong chest, with a dependent look.
Su Liduo took a look and was a little surprised. What happened in the past few months? Why did the two of them get along so well?
But this is a good thing after all, so Su Li didn't say anything.
"Brother-in-law."
"You guys rest first. Mom and I will make you something to eat." After settling the people down, Su Li said.
The king's father quickly said, "Don't bother."
Wang Ergou, "Yes, Fifth Sister, don't bother."
At this time, Su Hong on the side also agreed, saying that they had eaten lunch at noon and were not hungry, so asked Su Li not to do it.
Su Li gave up and just thought about coming back early in the evening to prepare a table of delicious food to welcome her elder sister and the others.
In addition to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, Su Hong came this time because she wanted to show Su Li the account book. After reminiscing about the past, Su Hong asked Su Li to go to another room to look at the account book.
Su Li flipped through it roughly and said, "No problem, sister, you can rest assured to look after me in the county."
Su Hong felt embarrassed by the praise. She had been busy between restaurants and food stores for the past few months, fearing that something might go wrong. Fortunately, there was no problem.
"By the way, fifth sister, this is the money I earned in the past few months. I changed it all into banknotes." Su Hong took out 1,200 taels of silver notes from her pocket and handed them to Su Li. Su Li only took 500 taels of silver notes and asked Su Hong to keep the rest in the restaurant for expenses. After all, money is needed to deal with the above or to buy things. If she gave it all to her, what would the restaurant do if it didn't have enough money?
Then Su Li discussed with her elder sister Su Hong and decided to keep half of the money earned in the future in the account and give her the rest. Now the grilled fish shop in the state capital is running smoothly and there are not many places to spend money. Unless they open a restaurant in the future, they will not be able to spend so much.
Su Hong, "Okay, when you need it, write to me and tell me, and I'll ask your brother-in-law to send it to you."
Su Li nodded, and then the two sisters talked about what had happened in the past few days, and went out to chat with Mrs. Wu and Chen for a while. Soon, it was time for dinner.
Considering that Su Hong and his group were to be welcomed tonight, Su Li specially prepared a large table of delicious food and wine to entertain them. Su's father was also called back from the military camp by the Song father and son, and everyone sat together and had a lively meal.
During the meal, the father and son of the Wang family were chatting about another matter. Only then did Su Li and others know that Wang's father had another purpose in bringing people here this time, which was to take Su Hong to visit relatives at the home of one of Wang's father's sisters. To be honest, Wang's father didn't have many relatives. He only had one brother and one sister. The eldest brother died early, and his sister-in-law remarried, so they no longer had contact. The younger sister married far away, to Jizhou, which was far away and inconvenient to visit. The two families gradually stopped contacting each other. This time, it was because Wang Ergou got married that they resumed contact. In addition, it happened that Su Li came to Jizhou to open a food store, and Su Hong happened to be coming to Jizhou again, so Wang's father thought about visiting his sister.
"We should go. I know where that place is. I will take you there tomorrow." Chen said to Wang's father.
Upon hearing this, the king's father thanked him repeatedly.
So, the next day, Chen took a few people to buy some things and went to Wang Sanmei's house.
This time, unexpectedly, Chen got along very well with Wang Sanmei. After getting to know her, she praised Wang Sanmei's son to Su's father again and again.
"You haven't seen him. He is so handsome, gentle, fair-skinned and polite." The more Chen looked at him, the more she liked him. Her smile never faltered.
Father Su nodded, "Hearing you put it that way, it's quite good."
He passed the imperial examination and became a scholar at the age of 20, and was still studying in the provincial academy. It was said that he had a bright future. His only drawback was that his father died early, leaving him with a widowed mother and a poor family.
"It's nothing, actually. As long as he's a good person, that's all that matters." Chen defended him.
"That's right." Father Su had no objection. It was true that the most important thing in marriage was character. If a person had good character, his life would not be too bad no matter what.
"But, from what you're saying, I'm interested too?"
"Of course not." The third sister of the Wang family was worried about the marriage of her only son, and Chen was also worried about the marriage of her two daughters. The more they talked, the more they got along. After comparing their ages, they were very satisfied with each other. Then they agreed to go out together to watch the moon on the Mid-Autumn Festival so that the two children could meet and see each other.
As for whether to let Su Tao or Su Li go, Chen has also thought about it. Jiao Li is 21 years old this year, 4 years older than Si Ya, which is just right. The child has a gentle personality and is more compatible with Si Ya.
"Just make the arrangements as you see fit, but there's just one thing: Si Ya has to like it. If she doesn't agree, forget it." Father Su didn't want his daughter to marry someone she didn't like.
Chen rolled her eyes, as if she was not their biological mother.
"I know. I know you love them."
"I'm glad you know."
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On the other side, Su Tao also learned about this matter from her eldest sister Su Hong in the evening, "Why is it another scholar? I don't like scholars."
To be honest, Su Tao was not very happy. Ever since the scholar introduced by the matchmaker stood them up in Qinghe County last time, Su Tao had a shadow on scholars. In her opinion, those scholars were just like that man, with their eyes in the sky, very hypocritical, and looking down on others all day long.
It’s just that some things are not said out loud and some are hidden in the heart. Su Tao doesn’t want to find someone who looks down on her.
And I heard that the person is still studying in the academy in the state capital. Doesn't that mean he must be even more arrogant?
Su Tao felt a headache when she thought about it.
"It's okay to meet him." Su Hong naturally knew the reason why Su Tao disliked scholars, but this man was her husband's cousin. She had seen him with her own eyes and had met him twice. She felt that he was different from other scholars. Anyway, she thought he was quite good, and it would be a pity to miss him.
"I don't want to see him." Su Tao just gave up. She now felt that it was fine not to get married. Why should she make herself unhappy?
"Then tell mom." Su Hong thought for a moment and said.
Of course, the result of telling Chen is naturally:
I was dragged there directly.
Chen didn't say anything else, just asked her to go and take a look, and if she didn't like it, she wouldn't force her. Su Tao thought about it and went.
On the other hand, Jiao Li didn't want to go to the Wang family to meet the bride. His reason was simple. He simply felt that his family was too poor and he didn't want to delay the marriage of another girl. However, he couldn't persuade his mother Wang, so he went in the end.
It was fate for the two of them. On that day, the moon was high in the sky, and the city of Jizhou was brightly lit, with colorful lanterns swaying and people coming and going. Su Tao accidentally got separated from Su Li and the others, and unexpectedly bumped into Jiao Li who came alone on a street. The two looked at each other and then looked away. Su Tao kept apologizing embarrassedly, and Jiao Li kept saying it was okay helplessly. Neither of them dared to look at each other for too long, until they met formally later and realized that the person they had just seen was actually each other.
Now Su Tao no longer said that she didn't like scholars, and lowered her head with a shy look. Jiao Li also stopped saying that he didn't want to get married because his family was poor. His ears were red and he stuttered when he spoke.
In this way, the two of them got to know each other.
After the marriage, the happiest person was Chen. She had always liked Cui Li and thought that the child was good. The second happiest person was Su Tao. She was really moved this time. After she came back, her mind was full of him. When she ate or slept, she could only think of his face and what he said that day. This was a wonderful experience she had never had before. Her heart was beating so fast that it seemed as if it was not hers anymore.
After watching the whole thing, Su Li felt that her fourth sister was truly finished this time; she had fallen in love. However, she was still happy for her, because in this era, most marriages were blind and silent, and it was rare to meet someone you liked and who liked you at the same time. Moreover, the other person knew her background well, being the son of Uncle Wang's half-sister. So far, they had gotten along quite well. Her future mother-in-law was understanding and her husband was sensible and considerate. Su Li felt that it was a good deal.
As for money, her family has money and her fourth sister can also earn money, so it is not a problem.
So under such circumstances, Wang Sanmei invited a matchmaker to her house before her second brother returned to Qinghe County.
With everyone's witness, the two families officially became married. To be honest, this is a closer relationship.
"Fourth sister, aren't you going to deliver lunch to fourth brother-in-law today?" Su Tao looked at Su Tao jokingly while sitting in the food store. There was still half a year before the two of them got married, but Su Li had already called her privately.
"Which fourth brother-in-law? What are you talking about?" Su Tao felt a little embarrassed when he heard this title.
Su Li continued to tease, "Who are you talking about? Who else could it be except our brother-in-law Jiao?"
"I'm too lazy to talk to you." Su Tao stomped her feet and turned away.
Seeing that she was really angry, Su Li stopped teasing her, "If you don't go now, everyone in the academy will leave!"
Su Tao then said, "I'm not going today."
In fact, she wanted to go, especially when she saw the person she liked getting thinner and thinner, but Jiao Li didn't let her go. He also told her not to send food in the future and said a lot of things, which roughly meant that he didn't want to spend her money and wanted to earn money through her own hard work.
Su Tao knew that the other party was doing this for her own good, and she was so happy.
Su Li hadn't expected this brother-in-law to be so resolute. After all, there were actually quite a lot of men who lived off their wives, especially scholars like him. Aren't opera scripts all written like this? The scholar's favorite thing was someone sponsoring their imperial examinations. This brother-in-law Jiao was quite unique.
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