Propose a hundred times

The twelfth lunar month of winter, the season of the new year, is another year in a blink of an eye, and the new year is about to be welcomed.On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, in this year full of flavor, Fenghuang Village first ushered in another happy event——the village head, Boss Geng, married his daughter.

Undoubtedly, this matter is currently the top priority of Fenghuang Village.Firstly, the marriage between the Yuan and Geng families was a big topic, and secondly, the sudden change of situation on the day of Boss Geng’s inauguration ceremony terrified the villagers. So they used the marriage of Geng's second girl to celebrate this event. They have always been worried about it, and they really hope that Geng Qiuyue can get married this year smoothly, so as to get rid of the unreasonable bad luck.

Therefore, this wedding, which was already quite a grand occasion, was suddenly made even more grand by the enthusiastic villagers, and the rumors spread all over the village.

In Maozheng, the rooster has not crowed and the dog has not barked, and in the dark morning of winter night, several bedrooms of Geng's house are lit with candles one after another.Not long after, the oil lamp in the hall was lit, instantly driving away the darkness in the room.

The door of the hall was wide open, revealing Mrs. Geng's energetic face. She shivered violently in the sudden cold wind, wrapped her padded jacket tightly, carried the oil lamp to the kitchen, and started to light a fire to boil water.

Mrs. Geng walked out of the hall with her front feet, and Boss Geng came out with her heels, yawning, and knocked on the doors from west to east, calling the children to hurry up and get up, ready to start today's great joy.

In the east chamber, Geng Qiuyue wiped away the water stains from the corners of her eyes, took a deep breath, struggled for a while, and finally stretched out her slender arms, against the chilly air, picked up the clothes on the head of the bed, and dragged them into the bed. In the middle of the mouth, he murmured,

"It's so cold! Don't get married early, don't get married late, pick such a cold day, and it's so early, the rooster hasn't crowed before dawn, really!"

Cursing and swearing to warm the clothes before hiding in the quilt and awkwardly putting on one by one, the mouth is still non-stop, after cursing the weather and then swearing at others, it seems that the day when the auspicious day is picked, what kind of hatred does Mr. and her have? Resentment, as if the bride who is getting married today is not her Geng Qiuyue.

Although it was inconvenient to exercise her hands and feet under the quilt, Qiuyue didn't dawdle. After a while, she got up and lit a candle, took the washbasin out of the house and went to the kitchen to fetch hot water to wash. The whole set of movements was not awkward.If Geng Qiufang was by the side, he would definitely pooh her hard: Mingming was expecting death in his heart, but he didn't know who he was pretending to be!

"Hey! The bride is up! I thought you stayed in bed and didn't think about it!"

Geng Qiumei moved faster than her younger sister. She had already arrived in the kitchen and was standing at the stove to add water to the pot. Next to the stove was her washbasin, which was half filled with hot water and was steaming with smoke.

"Sister! Mom, just look at my sister! You know how to make fun of others!"

"Okay, okay, I'm busy. Yue'er, you go back to your room first. After the water is ready, your father will bring you to the room. You have to take a good bath this morning. Qiumei, you hurry up and wash your face to see She, don’t worry about all the things I told her before, so I can’t remember and just mess around.”

Mrs. Geng was busy with her hands and her mouth was telling, the two daughters obediently responded to what they should do, and then they stepped out of the kitchen, and there was movement outside the courtyard door.Is it the villagers who came to help today, or...

"Yue'er, go back to your room! You can't be seen by outsiders in the courtyard until you take off your veil today!"

Mother yelled, and Geng Qiuyue was so frightened that she pursed her lips and ran back to the room in despair, hid in the room and touched her wedding robe carefully, waiting for the three aunts and six wives to come in to serve...

At the same time, the other end of the Yuan family was already busy.More than an hour ago, several butchers slaughtered two pigs in the cold wind. Now they have cleaned up and started roasting immediately. After finishing picking one pig, they will send it to Geng's house when they welcome their relatives.

Today, the two families who got married have to set up more than a dozen tables, and the villagers also actively came to help Zhang Luo, trying their best to push the unique festivities of years ago to the peak, so that they will welcome two days later with joy. Spring Festival.

Early in the morning, Yuan Shaoan was so busy back and forth that his feet never touched the ground.The cold weather in the morning is unstoppable, and she loves her parents so much that she asks the two elders to get up later, and she handles all the affairs by herself.Fortunately, there are a few neighbors to help, otherwise the house would not be a mess today.

In the corner of the courtyard, two fat, white whole pigs were smeared with spices, put on a shelf, and straddled on a simple hearth built with a few mud bricks to roast slowly. It took about two hours to complete.After all this was done, the sky was still too dark, but the courtyard was full of atmosphere due to the firelight and human voices.Yuan Shaoan circled the stove twice, nodded, and motioned to Liu Wangxi beside him to help her make a pot of hot tea to entertain the guests, while she went to the kitchen by herself, and added two to the big stove with only a few red charcoal heads left. Chop big firewood, add two tablespoons of water, and don’t need to look at the fire, go to the cupboard and pick up a sack full of dried bamboo shoots, fungus, dried yuba, and a series of dry goods, and pour out the basins one by one to soak in hot water...

After finishing the work in the kitchen, Shaoan's body also warmed up, and when he came out to see Liu Wangxi made tea and greeted a few older brothers and uncles, he directed him to do physical work.

"Liu Wangxi, the water in the tank is half full, so you can carry two loads."

The person who was instructed to do the coolies slumped his shoulders and obeyed helplessly: "Yes, the bridegroom officer!"

But no, the rule in the country is that the person with the most happy event is the biggest, and even the king of heaven and Lao Tzu can't get over it.Both Yuan Shao'an and Geng Qiuyue can sit lazily and serve others today, but Yuan Shao'an's life is more difficult, as they become close friends and do everything by themselves.

At this time, the sky slowly began to brighten, and the two elders of the Yuan family also got up.Regardless of how filial Shaoan is and how much he loves them, it would only be a torment for the two of them to be cooped up in bed at this time, it would be better to get up earlier to help take care of them, and everything should be prepared early.

In this way, after everyone was busy, the water tank in the kitchen was full, the firewood in front of the stove was full, the water in the pot was boiling hot, and the roast pig in the yard began to smell oily, and the sky became brighter. The wind also weakened a bit, and the villagers who came to help arrived one after another, those who carried the big pots, those who carried the bowls, those who moved the tables and stools, and there were many people standing in Yuan's yard for a while.

Afterwards, everyone began to divide and cooperate. The men did the physical work, chopping firewood and carrying water to install the tables and chairs, the women took care of the kitchen, and a group of people carried the vegetable baskets to the vegetable field to pick vegetables. The young woman cleaned up and arranged, and the busy day of the big day began...

At [-]:[-] a.m., it was broad daylight, and the sun shone faintly. The women who were washing dishes and vegetables by the well in Yuan's courtyard lifted their buttocks and moved the small wooden stools to change the direction to bask in the sun, and continued to move with numb hands.The men are strong and the work is not tedious, and they are almost busy. They have already sat down and cocked their legs, eating melon seeds and chatting.

Similarly, Yuan Shaoan also took a little time off to help his parents receive the guests who arrived one after another.When she was busy, she forgot to cheer up, and was laughed at by her relatives and neighbors for being too calm, and she didn't look like a groom at all.

"Hey! Look at these two roasted pigs, they are so fat and fragrant, the smell makes people drool..."

While chatting and laughing, Matchmaker Zhang arrived leading the wedding parade, pushing the atmosphere of the Yuan family to a higher level of enthusiasm.Under the hot onlookers of the crowd, Matchmaker Zhang came into the courtyard, her eyes only scanned half a circle, and her face changed immediately.

"Hey, my groom officer! What time is this and you are still wandering around here, how free are you! Go back to the room and change into wedding clothes, hurry up! Be careful not to miss the auspicious time!"

After hearing this, everyone joked: "Matchmaker Zhang, you're too late, the groom is just waiting for you, I'm afraid it won't be good if the wedding clothes get dirty..."

"No, Matchmaker Zhang is coming later, but you are delaying the auspicious time. You will have to drink a few drinks when the banquet starts!"

"..."

These rough guys like to tease others when they have nothing to do. Zhang Matchmaker has experienced many years of fighting, and it is a piece of cake to deal with them. With a flick of the red handkerchief and a flirtatious eye,

"Look at what you said, I led the wedding team into Fenghuang Village before dawn. It's only my fault that you live far away here! Well, I won't talk to you, the groom officer hurried back to the room to freshen up and change clothes, Yuan Master, Master Yuan..."

Everyone was busy on the big day, and Zhang Matchmaker, who was as clever as she was, was not willing to waste time arguing with a group of elders, so she went to discuss matters with Father Yuan when she entered the hall.

Shaoan went back to the room according to his words, scrubbed his body carefully, put on a brand new outfit, and carefully traced his eyebrows in front of the mirror, and then opened the door for his mother to bring a few relatives into the room to dress her up and make her hair , Dig out the details of the wedding ceremony again.

"An'er, when you arrive at Geng's house in a while, do everything according to Zhang Matchmaker's instructions. Don't worry about other things. Mother and your father are waiting for you to pick up your daughter-in-law at home."

Looking at Yuan Shaoan, who was wearing a festive bright red auspicious costume, shining with infinite light and excitement, Yuan Shi whispered the last sentence, feeling melancholy, but also happy for her daughter.

The relatives on the side also echoed: "Yes, Shao'an, your parents have been looking forward to you getting married for a long time, and now they are finally looking forward to it. I went to Yue's house to pick up the bride. Be safe, high!"

"Ah, what a handsome groom! Shaoan, you are an adult when you get married. Your cousin is only a year older than you. You have two children. You have to hurry up, do you hear me?"

"What your second aunt said is that our old Yuan's family is going to flourish, it's all up to you!"

"Okay, okay, I get it, Auntie, Auntie, Auntie, An'er can save you. Hurry up, tie the knot for me, and it's time for Matchmaker Zhang to remind me..."

On the big day, being surrounded by three aunts and six wives and talking about this, even Yuan Shaoan, who is as thick-skinned as Yuan Shaoan, couldn't bear it. Seeing that his mother's face became unnatural, he hurriedly changed the subject, and brought this wave of embarrassment of whether it should be or not...

At the end of the time, with the sound of gongs and drums, and the sound of firecrackers, Yuan Shaoan, in a red wedding gown, was surrounded by many passers-by watching and blessing him.

At this time, the guests at the woman's house were all packed, and there were more than a dozen tables set up in the central hall of the courtyard. Among the guests were neighbors who were close to the Geng family on weekdays, distant and close relatives of the Geng family, and elders from the country who had a close relationship with Mr. Geng. , there are classmates who are acquainted in Geng Qiuyue's women's school... some with their families, and some representatives of lonely families.

The sound of firecrackers and suonas came from far and near, and the Geng family's masters went out to welcome them, looking at the six people carrying the sedan chair, looking at the roasted pig and goose carried by the two people, and the dowry burden, looking at the girl who was finally going to send Qiuyue girl to the door. The new son-in-law who picked him up was both happy and emotional for a while.

The big red sedan chair landed in front of the courtyard gate, Yuan Shao calmed down, straightened his appearance, and bowed deeply to the relatives of the Yue family at the gate.Afterwards, Matchmaker Zhang sent one lai see for each of them on her behalf, and after finishing the auspicious words, she finally broke through the first barrier and entered the gate of Geng's family smoothly.

"Look, the bridegroom officer looks so handsome in this wedding dress!"

"He was not bad at first, but Da Hong is more energetic after being dressed up, isn't it?"

"That's right! I really want to congratulate Brother Geng and Sister-in-law Geng, for getting such a good son-in-law, this whole family is laughing from ear to ear..."

The three aunts and six wives of the Geng family began to joke, and Yuan Shaoan had no choice but to take advantage of it.Although she really wanted to take her back early and pay her respects early, but there must be a process that must be followed, and some rules must not be broken.

"Taishan and Taishui are above, my son-in-law Yuan Shaoan came to pick up the marriage."

Entering the hall, the Geng couple sat down at the head, and Yuan Shao'an, under the signal of the matchmaker, stepped forward and gave another deep bow.

"Ah."

The Taishan and Taishui couples are also dressed in auspicious new attire, their faces are kind and energetic, and they wave their hands to make the matchmaker move.Matchmaker Zhang smiled, blessed her body, and followed Geng Erniang to the East Chamber.

After a while, the newly dressed bride with a hijab covered her face was supported by matchmaker Zhang and her cousin Geng Qiufang, and walked slowly into the hall.

The bridegroom officer looked up, only seeing that figure in his eyes.The thick wedding gown in winter can't hide her grace and gracefulness, and the hijab hanging down her neck can't hide the happy expectation she exudes all over her body.

Geng Fat Girl, I am finally going to marry you.

Under the red hijab, Geng Qiuyue lowered her eyes to look at the ground. She saw the tip of her shoe, saw the hem of the skirt of the person beside her, until she saw a pair of black boots with white soles, and saw the same bright red hem of the owner of the boots. laugh.

Sissy, I'm finally going to marry you.

"Regard - tea -"

At this time, Geng Er Er stood in front of the shore, presided over the situation, and began to sing leisurely.Immediately afterwards, two cups of tea were served by Geng Qiumei and Zhang Shunde.On the side, Geng Qiutang quickly put two futons in front of the couple.Shaoan flicked his clothes and knelt straight down.Qiuyue, supported by Qiufang, also knelt down slowly.

"Father, please have tea. Mother, please have tea."

"Father, please have tea. Mother, please have tea."

After serving tea, it's time for the natal family to show their majesty.Boss Geng put down the teacup, stroked his beard leisurely, and said loudly, "Boy, listen up. If my Qiuyue girl suffers a little bit of grievance in your Yuan's house, be careful with your skin."

Shaoan smiled and nodded in response: "Yes."

Compared with the domineering father-in-law, the mother-in-law, Mrs. Geng, is very tactful. Looking at the radiant son-in-law Chenglong Kuai in front of her, the more she looks, the more satisfied she is, and she said with a smile: "If there is anything wrong with Yue'er in the future, please ask me more. Let her. In her natal family, she has never suffered or been wronged. Do you understand?"

Shaoan smiled again and nodded: "Yes, I understand. Everything follows the words of my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

The big bonus was already prepared, and the Geng couple took it out from their pockets, handed it over to each of them, changed their smiles, and told the young couple to live a good life from now on...

The ceremony of serving tea is the same whether it is at the man's house or at the woman's house.After the father-in-law and mother-in-law have paid their respects, it is the turn of the rest of the relatives.Yuan Shao'an served tea to his second uncle and aunt, elder brother-in-law and cousin one by one, and distributed lai sees to his cousin and brother-in-law...

The tea ceremony was over, and the second hurdle of receiving relatives was successfully passed.Next, on the third level, Yuan Shaoan will entertain all the guests at the Yue's house, which has already opened, before the auspicious time of welcoming the bride...

The bride just came out to offer tea, and the groom was busy.well!

Yuan Shaoan had no choice but to toast table by table accompanied by Liu Wangxi. When he met relatives born in the Geng family, he had to get to know each other.Fortunately, there are not many of these miscellaneous relatives, and the profit of a few copper coins per person is money, and the money cannot be broken, hehe...

At a quarter of noon, it's the auspicious time to welcome the bride.

Surrounded by relatives and guests, the bridegroom officer went to the bride's boudoir, waited outside the door until the matchmaker helped someone out, put his back on his back, walked steadily through the crowd, and walked towards the gate of the courtyard where the firecrackers were "cracking" ...

Leaning on Yuan Shao'an's back, Geng Qiuyue couldn't help but think of the time when she sprained her ankle, and this person carried her on the back... At the beginning, the two of them hated each other and were reluctant about that back.Now that I think about it, things are really unpredictable.

Fascinated by the thought, the bride who couldn't speak couldn't help jumping for joy, and rubbed her chin on the back of the groom's head through the hijab, the meaning was unclear.

Suddenly being rubbed, the bridegroom officer smiled, and his mouth was full of hooliganism: "What's the matter, do you miss me so much that you panic? Wait, I will explain your lovesickness tonight."

The person on the back gritted his teeth: "Hmph!" It's not sure who will explain it to whom!

Amidst the sound of playing music and firecrackers, the bride gets on the sedan chair and starts off.The relatives of the Geng family watched the huge procession of welcoming the relatives go away, filled with melancholy.Passers-by watched the dowries filled to the brim with envy and admiration.

Today, the Yuan family is marrying the Geng family and marrying a daughter, and they have spent all their money!

As a gift, Geng Qiufang, Geng Qiutang and several cousins ​​of Geng's family followed in the team, and felt very honored.Their sister Qiuyue finally found a good husband, and they followed suit and reaped great benefits. It can't be said that they were unhappy.

After walking hundreds of times from Geng's house to Yuan's house, Yuan Shaoan felt the most unique mood this time.Her excitement, joy, and anticipation are all on her face, full of happiness and joy, exactly the same as the expression of the bride under the red hijab in the sedan chair...

Lively from the head of the village to the east of the village, the red sedan chair landed steadily before the auspicious hour of worship.This time, a couple of newlyweds led the wedding silk at one end, accepted everyone's attention, walked slowly to the hall, and immediately went to the hall to get married.

To Yuan Shaoan's surprise, she saw Shijie brother Chen Gongzi whom she hadn't seen for many days among the guests in the hall.

Before the incident was clear, Shao'an didn't dare to go to Chen's house again, but when he went shopping in the city before his wedding, he happened to meet a young man beside Chen Shijie not far from Chen's house, and asked him to help deliver a message.With such an insincere invitation, Brother Shijie actually came in person in this cold weather, how could she not be moved!

So, the very touched groom couldn't help but say, "Thank you for coming, brother Shijie."

It was just such an ordinary greeting, and it didn't break any rules. No one in the hall reacted much, only the bride listened to it, and immediately frowned, and with a strong hand, she pulled the person at the other end of the red silk closer to her. , want to speak out, can not.I want to get closer and step on it, but I can't.

Then, I have no choice but to deal with you tonight...

The author has something to say: I want to describe the details of a wedding in detail, and I wrote a large chapter eloquently. The wedding is only halfway through, and I am also drunk hahaha!

I was wondering if the bridal chamber should be written in more detail...