EBE Chapter 249 The Mountain Yao's Marriage
Chapter 249 The Mountain Yao's Marriage
He thought of Xiaoman's deceased parents and was filled with mixed emotions. He was gratified that Xiaoman was able to bring honor to her ancestors.
Seeing this, Aunt Xiaohe stepped forward to comfort her: "Uncle Qingtang, Xiaoman has become an official, this is a great joy."
We should be happy, why are you crying?
Su Songqing raised her wrinkled hand and wiped away the tears that welled up in her eyes.
He said with a nasal tone, "I'm happy, truly happy from the bottom of my heart! I'm so happy for Maoshun and his wife that Xiaoman has become such a high-ranking official."
At this moment, Grandma Su asked with concern, "He Nuwa, why didn't Xiaoman come back with you?"
Xiaohe quickly replied, "Grandma, this is what happened. Today, King Ling told us that a plague has broken out in Anxing County."
King Ling knew that we all knew medicine, so he summoned us to the palace and talked to us about the plague.
However, among our group, Xiaoman's medical skills are the best.
Therefore, after King Ling conferred his title, he arranged for him to follow Imperial Physician Xu to the Imperial Hospital to specialize in the prescription of plague medicine.
I think he'll probably be back late tonight.
Grandma Su nodded slightly and said kindly, "Alright, all of you aunties, go to the kitchen and see how the food is being prepared."
"If it's ready, hurry up and bring it up. The children have been out all day and must be starving."
The aunties smiled and nodded as they heard Grandma Su's instructions.
She then got up and walked briskly towards the kitchen.
Seeing this, the children also took the initiative to follow the aunties to the kitchen to help serve the dishes.
Everyone moved between the kitchen and the hall, and soon, six tables were neatly set with food.
Each table is spacious and comfortable, and can seat just eight people.
The elders naturally sat at four of the tables.
The other two tables were reserved for the younger generation, including Shanzi.
Since there were more than 30 elders, there were naturally not enough seats after filling four tables.
At the fifth table, four aunties sat down, and Shanzi, Xiaolie, Afu, and Datou joined them.
They talked to their aunts about what had happened that day.
The remaining table was occupied by Daya, Xiaoyue, Shizi, Shuier, Xiaohe, Li Ling'er, Li Honglin, and Yuan'er.
The children chattered excitedly, full of energy and vitality, filling the entire hall with a warm and lively atmosphere.
Today, Xiaoman happened to be absent, so this table was exactly filled with eight people, no more and no less.
There would be one more person around when Xiaoman was present.
At that time, the youngest Li Honglin and Yuan'er could only sit on either side of Daya.
In this way, it will be easier for the two older sisters, Daya and Xiaoyue, to take care of these two lively and adorable little ones.
The past three years have been filled with disasters and hardships.
For two of those years, the country was embroiled in war, and the people suffered greatly.
Then came another year of drought, which reduced grain production.
Although King Ling had stockpiled grain over the past few years, the remaining grain was becoming increasingly scarce.
Fortunately, people from Sujia Village came to this place a few years ago.
Under King Ling's arrangement, they went down to the fields and taught their skilled farming techniques to the local people.
We will guide everyone on how to grow high-yield and abundant rice.
After several years of hard work, the harvest was plentiful, and the amount of grain collected from all parts of Ling Kingdom gradually increased.
Despite the enormous food consumption over those three years, the people managed to barely make ends meet thanks to their perseverance.
Everyone knows how precious food is right now. After all, in such difficult times, it's already a struggle to fill our stomachs, let alone dream of lavish meals.
In fact, under such circumstances, there is simply no way to enjoy these things.
Each table serves three dishes and a soup: one meat dish, two vegetable dishes, and a soup.
Everyone cherishes their meals, finishing every last drop and not daring to waste a single thing.
Because they understand that every grain of rice is the result of everyone's sweat and hard work.
In the time it takes to eat a meal, everyone devoured the food in no time.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, everyone finished eating and got up to clear the table.
They were eating while waiting for Xiaoman, but he still hadn't returned even after everyone finished eating.
The aunties carried the bowls and chopsticks to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
The men sat in the hall, drinking tea and chatting.
As the aunties gradually returned from the kitchen.
Then everyone gradually turned the conversation to more important matters.
Uncle Cai looked at Grandma Su first and asked, "I wonder if you have spoken with Ziyi?"
Grandma Su smiled and replied, "Brother Cai, we talked to Shanzi last night."
Uncle Cai continued, "I wonder if you have any other requests, sister? If so, please let me know."
The master and mistress have both passed away, and now only the old man and Xiaodie remain as Miss's relatives.
"If Miss can marry Ziyi, then when I pass away and see Master and Madam again, I will have been able to give them an explanation."
Upon hearing Cai Wen's words, Cai Yao'er and Xiao Die, who were sitting to the side, blushed and their hearts pounded. They lowered their heads, too shy to utter a sound.
Grandma Su quickly said, "Brother, what are you saying! Miss Yao'er is as beautiful as a flower, not only is she well-educated and reasonable, but she is also polite, gentle, virtuous and kind-hearted in every gesture."
Such a wonderful girl! I'm overjoyed that you've come to my Su family to propose marriage. I wouldn't dare make any demands.
I'm afraid our little Shan is too rough and careless, and not good enough for your daughter!
Uncle Cai quickly replied, "He is worthy, absolutely worthy! I have seen everything Ziyi has done over the past year."
Ziyi is such a loyal and righteous child. He is honest, kind, and sincere to everyone around him.
Especially towards my young lady, he was extremely caring and considerate.
Ziyi usually takes great care of Miss, attending to her every need and considering everything thoroughly. This thoughtfulness alone is enough to prove the depth of Ziyi's affection for Miss.
Grandma Su said with a smile, "It's truly a blessing that our Xiaoshan has the honor of having you think so highly of us, brother."
I can't guarantee anything else, but as long as I'm alive, if Xiaoshan dares to bully Yao'er, then...
"I, this old woman, will definitely bring out the ancestral tablet and punish him severely."
Grandma Su's last words really frightened Cai Wen.
He hurriedly waved his hand to stop him, saying, "It's not that serious, it's not that serious."
Although Cai was just a servant, his judgment of people was still quite accurate.
After all this time our two families have been together, the old man has nothing to say about your Su family.
"I know Ziyi is a good boy; he wouldn't do anything to bully Miss."