Chapter 71: Marriage Is Not Easy (1)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Then get ready. There are eighty tables and the banquet is in the alley. I’ll personally invite the neighbors. Thank you for your hard work, brother and sister-in-law.” Heng Yi stood up.
This was the only chance to repair their relationship.
The Heng family didn’t play any tricks. As long as they didn’t go overboard, he wouldn’t be stingy with money.
But if…
This was their only chance. He hoped that they would not miss it.
Old Woman Heng said carefully, “but, but tidying up also requires money.”
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Heng Yi looked at Old Woman Heng and took out a pouch.
Han Qiao had personally sewn the pouch. The color matched his clothes very well. There were even a few bamboo leaves embroidered on it, and there was a small word in the corner.
Han Qiao had sewn his name, Yi, in the same position in the purse as her own.
Heng Yi opened the pouch, took out two taels of silver, and handed them to Old Woman Heng.
Old Woman Heng immediately took it happily.
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely tidy it up properly for you.”
“Okay!”
Heng Yi nodded and walked out.
He didn’t expect it to be cleaned up. Anyway, it was fine as long as his room was cleaned up properly.
However, he still underestimated the use of silver.
As soon as he left, Old Woman Heng called for her daughters-in-law to clean up the house. “Clean up everything inside and out. Don’t let go of any nooks and crannies. Once you’re done, I’ll give each of you a hundred wen. I’ll cook meat for you tomorrow!”
The Heng family had eaten well earlier, so they couldn’t stand the sudden lack of meat.
When they heard that there would be meat tomorrow, their eyes lit up.
Old Woman Heng took the money and her heart also became warm and excited.
“What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get to work. Clean it up. You can’t embarrass yourself in front of your relatives and friends!”
“Wash everything that needs to be washed. If anyone slacks off, I’ll skin them alive!” Old Woman Heng said as she glanced at her four daughters-in-law.
She took the money and happily went to find Qian Xiazi.
She opened the money box and looked at the money that was dwindling. Old Woman Heng frowned slightly. “We still have to coax Old Fifth back.”
Old Fifth was at home, and every day, he would bring back some prey. He would earn at least a hundred wen, which was a few taels of silver a month.
It had only been more than a month since he had brought money back to his family, and they were lacking desperately.
Old man Heng remained silent.
Old Woman Heng asked him again, “how much do you think Old Fifth can earn from hunting a tiger?”
“I’m not sure. It’s at least a few hundred taels!”
Old man Heng took a deep puff of his cigarette.
When Old Woman Heng heard a few hundred taels, she was excited.
“No wonder I bought so many things and spent so much money for that b * tch Han. He even bought me a gold and silver bracelet. This ingrate, I’ve raised him for so many years, but he didn’t even buy me a bracelet. Even a silver bracelet would be good!”
Old Woman Heng thought about how she had lived for decades and didn’t even have a silver bracelet.
The more she thought about it, the more she wanted to cry.
He looked at old man Heng, then at Qian Xiazi. He didn’t dare to use his money to buy a silver bracelet.
“No, after the Han woman marries in, we must make her hand over the gold bracelet!”
Old Woman Heng’s impression of Han Qiao was that she was timid, docile, and stupid. She should be easy to coax.
“Old man, you said that the Han woman and Old Fifth really didn’t have an affair?” Old Woman Heng asked.
“What do you think?” asked Old Man Heng.
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Old Woman Heng knew Heng Yi’s character.
If the Han woman hadn’t divorced, he wouldn’t have revealed anything no matter how much he liked her.
Heng Yi was very patient.
Whether it was good or bad, he did not show any emotions. You could say that he was a human, but he never revealed his emotions or preferences.
Therefore, they were pushing their luck.
That was why the current situation had been created.
“Sigh, do you think we can coax Fifth back?” Old Woman Heng muttered.
If she couldn’t coax him back, what would happen to this family in the future?
What did this family eat and drink for free? There was no one who could make money.
The more Old Woman Heng thought about it, the more regretful she became.
Old man Heng was silent. What was he thinking?
Heng Yi left the Heng family and went to the Broker’s Shop to look for Third Brother Hu. Third Brother Hu was delighted to see him.
“Is Uncle feeling better?” Heng Yi asked.
“Hch, I really can’t hide anything from you. That ginseng of yours…” Third Brother Hu patted Heng Yi’s shoulder. “I owe you a big favor!”
He didn’t know about the age of the ginseng, so the doctor was full of praise after seeing it.
The ginseng was at least fifty to sixty years old, and the medicine had been prescribed again. The old man had indeed improved after taking it.
Heng Yi’s face softened, and his eyes were filled with joy. “As long as it works.”
“Why are you here?” Old King Hu asked.
He personally poured tea for Heng Yi.
“I’ll have to trouble you with the banquet.”
Third Brother Hu nodded. “Have you discussed it? How many tables?”
“Eighty tables!”
“..”Third Brother Hu gasped.
“You prepared so many dishes and set up so many tables. Not a single cent of the gift money will fall into your hands, but your wedding will cost at least a hundred taels. Aiyo, my dear, you’re scaring me to death!”
Even if he married a rich young lady, there was no need to be so grand.
Heng Yi took a sip of tea and slowly put down the cup. “I want to give Sister Qiao the best. At least, I want to give her the best that I can at the moment.Moreover, I only get married once in my life. As long as I don’t die, I won’t give her the chance to get married again. I should let her get married in a grand manner. When others talk about it, she can stand up straight.”
Old Third Hu’s teeth ached when he heard that.
They weren’t even married yet, and he were already protecting her like this.
However, Heng Yi was dressed differently, and he looked much more energetic than before.
Third Brother Hu seemed to understand.
Not only was the Han family virtuous, but they were also good-looking.
“Is it worth it to spend the money you risked your life for?” Third Brother Hu asked.
“It’s worth it!”
The word simple contained too much.
Old Third Hu chuckled. “Alright, I’ll definitely settle it for you.”
“What dishes do you want? Please tell me about it.”
“I don’t know!” Heng Yi said.
He had never been married before, so how would he know about this?
He had never been in charge of anything and did not have much contact with others.
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Old Third Hu laughed.
“Alright, alright, I owe you.”
He took a pen and paper and told Heng Yi about the wedding process.
Mr. Hu happened to be in good spirits, so he came over to give some advice. Heng Yi listened to him the whole time, as if he understood, but also as if he didn’t.
However, he listened very carefully and remembered everything. He planned to go back and tell Han Qiao. Han Qiao knew everything. She would explain it to him in detail and he would understand.
According to Third Brother Hu, the bride’s escort should be Heng Yi’s cousins. They should carry the bride’s dowry, and it would be best to send a carriage to welcome the bride on an auspicious day. Then, they could carry the sedan chair back from town. That way, it would save them a bumpy journey.
Heng Yi nodded.
Third Brother Hu patted him. “Don’t just nod your head. All of this needs to be arranged in advance. There’s also a need to be particular about how many brothers we have to carry the sedan chair.”
“First, you have to be close. Second, you have to be strong. There’s also the sister-in-law who spreads wedding candies and the aunt and aunt who cook red eggs. You have to arrange everything in advance.”
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Heng Yi was dumbfounded.
He really didn’t understand at all..