Spring scenery in the fields

Chapter 408: Shen Wenshan's Choice

Ji Wenhe closed the gate and said, "At worst, Gu Yan and Dali can move away, sell the land and the house, and live somewhere else. If I don't tell them, I don't believe they can find them."

"Move away? Where can they move to?"

"As long as you have money, you can move anywhere."

The two of them wanted to buy a small yard in town, and had originally planned to wait two or three years before deciding on it. But if this matter really got out of hand, they might have to make a decision in advance.

Lan Qiuhua shook her head: "I don't think it's easy for them to move away. Look at Zhiyan, she still took out three taels of silver in the end."

Speaking of Shen Liao's wife, Ji Wenhe had seen her on the wedding day, and rarely saw her in the village afterwards.

"Aunt Lan, Wang Fei must have gone to work in town a long time ago."

"Yes, he didn't spend the Lantern Festival at home. He came back two days ago and went to the town with his wife."

"Have both of them gone to town?"

"Yes, he said he found a job for his wife to do laundry. Working in a rich family's house can make more money than sewing at home."

"I think Wang Fei was mad at his father. He didn't tell him about the three taels of silver Zhiyan took out, and lied to him that she didn't ask for his sister's money. Later, your Aunt Zhang let the cat out of the bag. Wang Fei was so angry that he didn't spend the Lantern Festival at home. He went to the town and later came back and took his wife away."

I met Zhang Qiu'e a few days ago and only found out where her home was when I asked her.

"There are some difficult problems at home. Wen He, come in and talk."

"No, Aunt Lan." Ji Wenhe shook his head. "Come another day, I'll let the chickens run around."

"Okay, then come over when you're free."

"Hey."

After letting the chickens out, I went home and used a shovel to shovel the pig manure, spread it on the wasteland, and then used a small rake to spread it evenly.

After leveling the ground, use a shovel to turn the soil.

After the seedlings are grown, the two pieces of wasteland behind the pigpen and the half on the west side will be planted with corn and pumpkins. As for the two pieces of wasteland in the south, Shen Yuanshan and Shen Wenshan will decide for themselves what to plant.

"Wen He."

She turned around and said, "Brother Shen, you're back. Yuanshan must have gone to town."

Shen Rongshan nodded: "He took Aunt Wang and the others to the town."

He took the shovel from her hand and said, "I met Lin Yueniang on the way back. She said she would come over tomorrow to take Wenshan and Yuanshan to see each other in the east."

"Okay, let them go tomorrow. I don't know if they can watch it this time." Ji Wenhe saw that there was a tear on the back of his shirt. "Brother Shen, look where it was scratched."

Turning his head, he said, "I don't know. I'll sew it up when I get home tonight."

"I'll go to town and buy some more cloth someday and make you two new clothes."

"I have plenty of clothes. You've made several for me. No need to buy them. Make new clothes for yourself."

"It's for you to wear on the wedding day of Wenshan and Yuanshan. We can't wear old clothes on such a happy day. If you don't have money, it doesn't matter. But if you have money, you don't mind making two more new clothes."

I don’t know if it’s because he walks too much, but his shoes were badly worn out and I had to buy him two pairs of cloth shoes.

I went back home in the evening and told the twins about going to see the bride the next day, and they agreed.

The next morning, Ji Wenhe followed them.

After passing Zhaojia Village, you have to pass two more villages and continue eastward.

It takes more than an hour to walk back and forth, which is not far, and it takes about half an hour to take a donkey cart.

When they arrived at the girl's house, Shen Wenshan looked first.

After the young men inside came out, Lin Yue Niang waved to them.

"Wenshan, Lin Yueniang is calling us, let's go."

Shen Wenshan trotted over.

I followed Lin Yue Niang into the house and came out after a while.

Seeing his shy look, Ji Wenhe guessed that he was most likely attracted to this girl. After asking, he found out that he really liked her.

I just don’t know if the girl likes him, I have to wait for Lin Yue Niang to come out and ask.

After a while, Lin Yueniang came out and asked with a smile on her face, "How is it, Wenshan, do you like the girl?"

Shen Wenshan nodded embarrassedly.

"Oh! That's good, the girl also likes you." She turned to look at Ji Wenhe, "Since they all like you, let's discuss the betrothal gift."

"Okay, please ask how much the betrothal gift is."

"Okay, wait for me for a while."

If the betrothal gift is appropriate, for example, 6.6 taels, and they can afford it and are willing to give 6.6, then the two families will sit down and discuss it in detail.

After Lin Yue Niang went in, she came out very quickly.

"Wen He, the girl's parents said that they want to see how much betrothal gift your family can give."

"As we choose?"

She nodded: "Yes, you can give as much as you like, but you can't give too little."

Ji Wenhe nodded: "Then we will give 6 taels and 6 betrothal gifts, you can ask and see if it's okay."

"Okay, I'll go ask again."

As soon as she left, he looked at Shen Yuanshan and said, "If the six taels and six betrothal gifts can be agreed upon, then if you like a girl in the future, you should also give six taels and six betrothal gifts, and it will be the same for both of you."

"Sister-in-law, I understand what you mean. My brother and I both give the same betrothal gift of 660 taels."

"Let's see what Lin Yue Niang says first. If the girl wants to increase the betrothal gift, then it's ok to give 8.8 betrothal gifts. Anyway, both of you have the same betrothal gifts."

Lin Yueniang came out of the house and said, "Wen He, the girl's parents said that the betrothal gift is 6 taels and 6 taels. Let's go in and talk."

"Okay, let's go in and talk." He turned to Shen Yuanshan and said, "You wait for us outside."

"I understand, sister-in-law. You guys go ahead."

When they entered the house, the girl's parents were sitting on a bench. When they saw them come in, they quickly stood up and asked them to sit down.

They all look honest and easy to talk to.

Lin Yueniang said, "My surname is Ding, my name is Ding Hongye, I am about the same age as Wenshan, I have a younger brother, he went to work in the town, and he has not come back."

He patted Ji Wenhe's arm and said, "This is their sister-in-law. I told you briefly that Wenshan has a twin brother and an older brother."

"On the day of engagement, you two families should discuss whether to go to the girl's family or to Wenshan's family."

Father Ding smiled and said, "If we want to get engaged, let's go to your place."

Generally, when getting engaged, the man goes to the woman's home. Ding's father wanted to go there, probably to see the situation at their home.

Sometimes it is better to see something with your own eyes than to ask about it.

Ji Wenhe nodded with a smile: "Okay, we will listen to your opinion. We will arrange the engagement at our house. When the time comes, let Wenshan pick you up and discuss a date. You decide which day is suitable."

Father Ding and Mother Ding looked at each other and said, "Since both children like each other, I think we should get engaged the day after tomorrow. The two of them should quickly choose a date and hold the wedding. This will make both of our families feel at ease. His eldest sister-in-law, do you think this is okay?"

"Okay, no problem. Wenshan will come to pick you up the day after tomorrow morning. By the way, isn't Hongye's brother not back yet?"