Chapter 359： It’s good to have two surnames

Chapter 359: Good marriage with two surnames

In the past few days, because the fruits on the mountains are about to ripen, there are more guests in the valley, and there is even a game of picking up fruits.

At the beginning, there was a strong wind one day, and several fruits were shaken off the branches and fell into the pool at the foot of the cliff.

The men who were soaking in the hot spring were startled. When they found out that it was a fruit from the mountain, they tasted it separately. As expected, they were all amazed.

Everyone is looking forward to the fruits falling from the mountains, but unfortunately they only come once or twice a day, and sometimes not even once.

So, whoever can pick up the fruit becomes the luckiest thing.

After Li Laoer heard about it, he didn't arrange for anyone to go to the mountain to throw the fruits. It was really just luck, but the fruits on the mountain became popular before they were put on sale.

Mrs. Cui stayed for a day, and someone came from Zhuangzi to report that something was going on, and she had to go back in a hurry.

The old lady was reluctant and invited her to come over to enjoy the moon and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together.

Mrs. Cui thought about it and agreed.

She has no parents, brothers or sisters, so when the whole world is celebrating reunion, she is indeed too lonely.

Only here in Ruijintan can she feel the warmth and excitement.

So busy, the day of the marriage proposal came in a blink of an eye.

The old lady changed her dress and put on a gold hairpin bought by her granddaughter. She also put a jade bracelet on her wrist. She looked very elegant and everyone praised her.

The good news was swirling around, and the pouted little mouth could hold a bottle of oil.

Unfortunately, the old lady had too much on her mind and refused to take her with her.

When I first visited the Peng family, I was afraid that the Peng family would look down on the Li family and refuse to agree to the marriage. That's why he brought the princess's granddaughter to support his family.

But now that we are proposing a marriage and bringing along the princess's granddaughter, if the Peng family or outsiders think that the Li family is going to overpower the Peng family, it will be a big misunderstanding.

Marriage is a friendship between two surnames, not an enmity.

But for such a big event, I can't join in the fun, I can only wait at home, and I don't want to hear good news.

So she rolled around on the big bed, her little face wrinkled like a bitter melon.

Tao Hongying coaxed her daughter, "Fu Niu, be good, don't you think Mom is not going either? In a moment, Mom will take you to the valley, where there are many people and it will be more lively."

But the good news covers its ears and refuses to listen.

In the end, the old lady couldn't bear to leave and said, "Go ahead. We all go to Peng's house, and there is only Jia Huan left in the shop. Let her go and keep Jia Huan company."

“Oh, grandma is the best.” Jiayin fought successfully, but she was so happy that she hugged her grandma and her mother, jumping and laughing, and then quickly called Shuiling Shuiyun to find her clothes and shoes.

Soon, Ye Shan drove the carriage, and Grandma He sat on the other side of the carriage. She went to the city to pick up Mr. Wen, then joined the Liu family's carriage, and rushed to Luo'an Academy one after another.

 Zhao Yuru and Li Laosan had been looking forward to it for a long time. Finally, when their family members arrived, they did not delay and directly sent the message to the academy.

Soon, Mr. Peng and the housekeeper arrived at the gate of the academy.

Everyone entered the academy together, chatting and laughing, and it was very lively.

Mr. Peng specially invited Dean Zhou and another gentleman he was close to to help entertain the guests.

He originally thought that the Li family only invited Mr. Wen to propose marriage, but he never expected that Liu Zhiheng and his wife would be involved.

Although Liu Zhiheng has no fame, the Liu family has been a prominent local family for a century, and Mr. Liu was a bachelor and a first-class minister.

The Li family's ability to invite Liu Zhiheng and his wife to come forward is enough to express the importance they attach to this marriage, and it also demonstrates the Li family's broad network of contacts.

The men were talking in the study room in the front yard, while the old lady, Mrs. Liu and Zhao Yuru went to the backyard.

There is no mistress in the Peng family, and Dean Zhou’s wife also comes to help. Mrs. Zhou is an eloquent person. Today is not her daughter's proposal of marriage, so it is not her turn to choose, so she treats the old lady and others very warmly.

Ms. Peng has been eating and drinking well these days, her face has become rosier, she has changed into a light green dress, her braids are neatly combed, and she stands there, as beautiful and energetic as a green onion.

Zhao Yuru fell in love with her future daughter-in-law almost at first sight. When Miss Peng saw the gift, she pulled Miss Peng to sit next to her.

The old lady received a greeting gift, including six pieces of material, which were not rare and good, but they ranged from those used to make inner clothes to those used to make outer clothes, and they were all carefully considered.

In addition to these, there is also a box of pearls, a set of four study treasures, and two boxes of snacks.

Eat, drink, wear, and use, and be in complete condition.

Mrs. Zhou couldn't help but smile and said, "Wenjuan is lucky. Even before she enters the house, the elders in the family have considered her so carefully. From now on, she will have no worries about food and clothing, and her whole life will be smooth."

After saying that, she picked up the box of pearls, even more surprised and envious.

“It’s hard to find pearls like this on the market. The old lady actually got a box of them, what a big deal!”

The old lady smiled and said, "Mrs. Zhou doesn't know something. My eldest son has been running to Quanzhou a lot this year. The precious beads we see here are actually just the same over there.

“I thought about it at home and didn’t know what gadgets to give Wenjuan as a meeting gift, so I just packed a box of beads. If Wenjuan likes any kind of jewelry, she can take it to a jewelry store and make it herself!”

Ms. Peng said quickly, "Thank you, madam. I like it very much."

“As long as you like it,” the old lady clapped her hand and said with a smile, “Don’t be reluctant to use it. When you’re done, I’ll find it for you in the south.”

Mrs. Zhou also has a daughter in her family who is old enough to get married in the next two years. At this time, she couldn't help but speak up.

“Old madam, if it’s convenient, could you please ask your master to find an extra box? I also want to prepare some for my girl!”

"Okay, my boss will be back soon. It will take three to five months before he goes south. If Mrs. Zhou can wait, then there will be no problem."

"You can wait, you can wait. My girl hasn't gotten engaged yet, but getting married is a big event for a girl, so she must prepare these things early."

“Yeah, if you plan ahead and improvise, you won’t find anything good.”

We are all women, and today we are here to propose marriage. Naturally, this topic cannot avoid the topic of dowry and betrothal gifts.

Ms. Peng sat aside and listened with a blushing face.

Zhao Yuru was afraid that she would be embarrassed, so she asked her to take a look at her needlework.

So the future mother-in-law and daughter-in-law looked through the embroidery booklets across the embroidery stand, talking about the stitching techniques and the styles of clothes and shoes, and they quickly became familiar with them.

The old lady, Mrs. Zhou and Mrs. Liu were all happy when they saw it.

Mrs. Zhou was even more envious. The most important thing for this woman to get married was her mother-in-law.

If he cannot be loved by his mother-in-law, no matter how outstanding his husband is, he will not be able to live a comfortable life.

The old lady of the Li family is sensible and kind, and the third wife of the Li family is also down-to-earth. They are both rare good people. It is definitely not wrong for Miss Peng to marry her.

I just hope that the girl in her family will have a good home. In the future, she should always come to Peng's house to have some luck...

Not to mention Mrs. Zhou’s little thoughts, the banquet was soon served.

The men were drinking in the study as usual, while the women were eating and talking in Miss Peng's living room.

The Li's shop across from the academy had its doors closed for the rare occasion and was closed for the day.

When Jiaren and Brother Li came back, they went directly to the back door.

(End of this chapter)