Chapter 556： Gratitude and guilt from Tao Hongying

Chapter 556 Gratitude and guilt from Tao Hongying

"What? Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Old Mrs. Li said anxiously, "This is a lifesaver! If I had known earlier, I would have treated him well! Is his home close to him? When will he get married?"

Li Laosi was not angry even after being scolded, and replied with a smile: "His home is a hundred miles away. We will get married in three days. We will leave after lunch. We should arrive at his home just in time."

"In such a hurry?" Mrs. Li immediately started thinking, "There was a piece of red brocade at home, but I can't take it anymore. I'm afraid the woman has already sewn her wedding dress. It's better to prepare a few more pieces of good fabric and jewelry. , it’s best to send a complete set…”

As she spoke, she called Aunt He to find her granddaughter, because it was too late to go to the city to buy something at this time.

Most of the rewards sent by the queen were distributed to the villagers, and some were kept at home. In the past few days, Wenjuan came over and cut the fine cotton cloth to make clothes and bedding for the children.

At present, there are only a few pieces of expensive Yun brocade in the warehouse, which are not suitable for ordinary people like the Wei family to wear.

There is still a lot of coarse cloth, so it can’t be used as a gift.

So, I can only ask the fat girl for help.

Jiayin is cooking porridge in the kitchen, shrimp porridge.

She thought that when her adoptive father came back from the city, he would be able to eat something nutritious and delicious.

Suddenly she heard grandma calling her, and Jiayin entered the house. As a result, grandma came up and gave her one hundred taels of silver. She was shocked and asked, "Grandma, why did you give me the money?"

"Of course I'm buying something from you!" Old Mrs. Li pulled her granddaughter away, told the story angrily and distressedly, and finally scolded her son, "You said your dad only talked about such a big thing. If the Wei family hadn't held a happy event, There was a need to pay tribute, but he still wanted to keep it a secret.

“It’s too late to buy things at home. I’ll give you these one hundred taels. You can quickly help grandma find some good materials in your box and a set of jewelry.”

Jiayin then realized what had happened. How could she collect grandma's money? She pushed it back firmly, then ran to the backyard and quickly got the things.

Jiayin prepared four pieces of fine cotton cloth, all in bright colors, such as Qixia, Qianfei, willow green and silver red, which are very suitable for making dresses for newlyweds.

Finally, there is a set of silver-tipped jewelry, including hairpins, bracelets, earrings, etc., all available.

This is the reward that the queen sent last time. Now it is given to the bride of the Wei family, which will add more luster to the marriage.

It's not that Jiayin is stingy and refuses to give the Wei family's new daughter-in-law gold or gem jewelry.

After all, in her heart, her father’s life is worth all the treasures in the world.

But the Wei family is just an ordinary farmhouse, and Wei Erniu is not often at home. Gold and precious stones are too eye-catching and are easily coveted.

This set of silver jewelry is exquisite and unique. The bride will definitely like it...

Mrs. Li, Tao Hongying and others saw it and were very satisfied.

Mrs. Li hugged her granddaughter and said with joy and emotion, "Grandma will come to the city in a few days and take you to the Xiuzhuang Silver Building to make up for you. It just so happens that the warehouse at home needs to add some things, so as not to be anxious when something happens. panic.

“Grandma’s Fu Niu’er has grown up so much and is so considerate in everything she does. I’m afraid there is no brat in Tianwu who can be worthy of my granddaughter!”

Tao Hongying was afraid that her daughter would be proud of her tail, so she quickly answered: "Mom, how many years will it be? It's too early to say this. Let's add something more. It's just cloth and jewelry, it's still too thin."

"Okay, the fabrics are all fine cloth. Although they are affordable, they are not decent enough. Let's add two pieces of satin! In addition, I will give you fifty taels of silver for pressing the box!" Mrs. Li made up her mind.

Tao Hongying went to make arrangements immediately.

The satin was taken from the family storehouse, but for the money, she insisted on using her wages from making private dishes.

Just thinking about how her husband was almost injured, she felt extremely grateful to Wei Erniu, and even felt a little guilty towards Xiao Cuier, whom she had never met.

It was good luck that Wei Erniu rescued Li Laosi and was safe.

If Wei Erniu is injured or dies, Xiaocui's life will be over...

Old Mrs. Li understood her daughter-in-law's thoughts, so she didn't fight for it.

Not only that, Tao Hongying led her daughter into the kitchen and asked her for the first time to "support" more good dishes and ingredients. She planned to make a few tables of wine and food to thank her benefactors.

Jiayin felt the same way. She didn't even dare to think about what would happen to her family if something happened to her father.

As a result, all kinds of fresh vegetables, baskets of eggs, and previously stored seafood were moved out of the space, and even the rabbit family began to "reduce their burden" in large quantities.

Mammy He, Shui Ling, Shui Yun and Dong Mei all came to help, but they were still a little short of resources. Fortunately, Huiniang, Sister-in-law Liu, and several other women in the village came to visit because they were worried about the extra soldiers in the Li family, so they directly joined the army of cooks.

Wei Erniu and his brothers came down from the mountain. Everyone's teeth were sore, and then they found that the lunch was so rich, and they regretted it so much that their intestines turned blue.

Old Mrs. Li saw them grimacing, gritted their teeth, and couldn't help but smile, so she hurriedly went to the warehouse and brought out a bunch of wild walnuts.

This was harvested in the autumn of last year. Life at home was easy, and the children didn’t care about these little snacks, so they are still here today.

At this time, Mrs. Li took a small hammer and stood next to the millstone, hammering one at a time to crack the wild walnuts. The soldiers grabbed them and picked out the walnut kernels to chew.

Mrs. Li smiled and told her, "Chew slowly, carefully, and don't rush. Soon your teeth will be strong. Next time you see sour fruit, don't be greedy!"

The soldiers all blushed with laughter and scratched the backs of their heads, each one looking stupider than the other.

They have been away from home for many years and are no longer naughty boys. But they just saw the fruit on the mountain and still couldn't hold it back. They ate a few in a row and their teeth were full...

When the last dish was brought to the table, the soldiers were delighted to find that their teeth could feel it, so they swarmed to the table, ready to feast.

At this time, Mr. Hou and Li Yong finally came back.

Everyone was so happy that they went out together.

The villagers also rushed over after hearing the news and greeted him warmly.

“The Marquis is back, the Marquis is back!”

"How long can the Marquis stay at home this time? You can take a good rest for a few months. You have worked **** the battle!"

Mr. Hou smiled and nodded with the villagers, exchanged a few brief greetings, and then turned to enter the yard, when he found Jiayin hiding behind Mrs. Li, leaving only a white and fat little face.

He bent down and stretched out his hands, shouting, "What's wrong with Fu Niu'er? Don't you recognize your foster father?"

Jiayin hesitated for a moment, then ran over, took the hand of her adoptive father, and shouted with a smile, "Father!"

Mr. Hou was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Jiayin quickly reached out and covered her mouth, but everyone else could see clearly and couldn't help laughing.

Jiayin was shy, turned around and was about to run away, but the Marquis picked her up and put her on his shoulders, "Don't be afraid, Fu Niu'er is a grown-up child, and losing her teeth is a good thing!"

Master Hou comforted the fat girl, but he could not suppress his raised face.

The villagers chatted for a few words and then went back, but the village chief, Liu Biaotou, Huiniang, Aunt Wu and Sister-in-law Liu all stayed for dinner.

The other women who were helping refused to stay, so Tao Hongying brought a bowl of food to each of them.

After all, I delayed others from making lunch, so I went back to cook some porridge and heat up some steamed buns. This bowl of food is enough for the family.

Soon, everyone was seated in a lively manner.

Mr. Hou chatted with Old Mrs. Li for a while, then played the good news and followed Old Mrs. Li to the house for dinner.

The sun is setting in the west, and the large area of ​​shade in front of the west wing is suitable for three tables, which is the world of men.

The drinks Li Jiabi ordered were good, but no one really drank much today.

Li Yong was thinking about his wife and child, so he went to hold the child after eating and drinking.

Li Laosi and Wei Erniu are a few of them. They have to rush to Wei's house soon, so they don't dare to drink more.

Mr. Hou doesn’t drink much wine on weekdays.

Only the village chief and Liu Biaotou, accompanied by Li Laoer, drank a few bowls.

Today is the court meeting. Li Laoer was surprised to see the Marquis in the court hall.

After the court meeting was over, he came back with us...

(End of this chapter)