The news that the Chen family was marrying a high official soon spread throughout the village. This was big news.
Originally, Chen Zhongda did not do as well as Chen Zhongqian in the exam, and everyone thought Chen Zhongqian was a head above him. But now it seems that Chen Zhongda is still the best, and he has quietly climbed into the powerful ranks.
Although he is a son-in-law, many people still envy him. Most people who want to be a son-in-law for such a family have no chance.
When Mrs. Wu and Ms. Yang found out that their marriage was done, they were as happy as anything. They would have a backer in the future.
"Old man, how did you negotiate the betrothal gift?" Wu still cared about this, as it was real money.
Since it is a bride-in-law, it should be the other way around. The Song family should give the Chen family a betrothal gift. No matter what, they have to ask for more. Her grandson is a Jinshi.
Chen Mingyi said, "Master Song means to open a shop for us, and also to renovate our house and expand it."
"Zhongda is going to be an official in the court after all. Although it is not shameful to be a son-in-law to the Song family, Mr. Song also wants to take care of his face and try not to give any money as a betrothal gift. He just says that the two families are married and help each other.
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Chen Zhongda sat aside and said nothing. Although Lord Song did not tell him clearly, he could guess what Lord Song meant.
At this time, try to make them happy and agree to the marriage. After the marriage, the family will not be able to find fault. After all, everything they can do has been done.
Let them run the shop. If the whole family is smart and hard-working, the business will naturally be prosperous and they will have no worries about food and clothing.
If you are lazy and unwilling to use your brain, you will have nothing to lose even if you give yourself a gold mountain.
They have given what is due, and what will happen in the future depends entirely on them.
The house at home is also newly renovated, so there is no need to worry about where to live. Master Song did this to reassure him and let him learn to accept the shortcomings of his family.
Chen Mingyi has already settled the accounts. The total of these things is more than five hundred taels. The Song family is sincere enough.
Of course, these are nothing. The most important thing is that you have become in-laws with the Song family. Will anyone dare to look down on them in the future?
Wu and Yang were very satisfied after hearing this. They both felt that they would not have to worry about the Song family in the future.
"Oh, that's great. How was the marriage decided?"
Chen Mingyi said, "Since we are getting married, the etiquette must be reversed. It is up to them to make the decision. But I think Mr. Song values Zhongda very much and will not wrong him. The six etiquettes are complete and the wedding date has not been set yet."
"Okay, okay." Mrs. Wu nodded repeatedly, "This is really great. Zhongda is so lucky to be favored by Miss Song. In the future, with Mr. Song's support, he will definitely not have to worry about his future, and his family will not have to worry about it.
I’m sad.”
Chen Zhongda said, "Grandma, Mr. Song said that after Miss Song and I got married, I would be considered a member of the Song family. This grandpa also heard it, and I'm afraid he doesn't want me to help the family."
Wu asked hurriedly, "Old man, what's going on? Are we not allowed to see Zhongda?"
"Of course it's okay to meet. He is a descendant of the Chen family after all, but the Song family must come first." Chen Mingyi sighed, "There is nothing we can do about it. Who told us to compete with others, but it's nothing. It's already
You have given us so much, so you won’t have to worry about life in the future, and the annual filial piety money will naturally be indispensable."
Chen Mingyi is also a little dissatisfied, but now that the matter has come to this, he has no other choice. Should he reject the marriage?
He was already satisfied that Chen Zhongda could achieve such a future. His years of hard work had not been in vain. This grandson finally had a future and could make his family live a good life.
Mrs. Wu thought that if she had money to spend, it wouldn't matter if she didn't go to Chen Zhongda, as long as she could live a comfortable life.
"That's true, he can't help but let Zhongda be filial to his elders, right?"
The Chen family happily accepted the Song family's conditions and was just waiting for a happy event. Chen Zhongda knew everything in his heart, but he would not tell it. He seemed to have not suffered in these years, but only he knew the pain in his heart. He should also be aware of it.
Live your life for once.
Seeing that official posts were about to be assigned, Chen Yunzhao suddenly became seriously ill at this time and could not even eat, let alone get up and walk.
Lin Hexi stayed there most of the day, and asked Dr. Zhuang to come and see it. He also made a special trip to Qingtai Mountain to let the master come to see it.
Everyone came to the same conclusion, it's time.
Chen Yunzhao has lived to this age and is already the longest among generations. It is already auspicious. It is also a joy to leave at this time.
The Chen family also understands clearly that being sad is sad, but how can a person never leave? Everyone has that day.
Ask yourself, I have never treated the old man badly in these years. At this moment, I can straighten my chest and send him off for the last time without feeling guilty. This is something that many future generations cannot do.
On April 16, Chen Yunzhao was so sick that he couldn't speak. He stretched out his hand and patted the bed board, looking a little anxious.
Chen Mingyang knew that he wanted to see his family, so he asked everyone in the family to come to the house. Chen Mingyi's family was also called over.
He tilted his head and looked outside. When he saw Chen Zhongqian, he waved to him.
Chen Mingyang said, "Zhong Qian, your Third Grandfather wants to see you."
Chen Zhongqian held back his tears and knelt down in front of his bed, "Grandpa, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere."
At this time, Chen Yunzhao was speechless. He reached out and grabbed his hand and squeezed it hard a few times. He didn't say a word, but Chen Zhongqian understood what he meant.
Tell him to be well and not to worry anyone.
"Don't worry, I will be fine. I won't let you and my great-grandpa worry about it. Joy Joy and I will raise our two children well, and we will live a good life, for sure."
Chen Yunzhao nodded, with a tear falling from the corner of his eye, and let go of Chen Zhongqian's hand.
He looked at the others again, and Chen Mingyang asked everyone to come over and talk. After they had seen each other, they would probably feel at ease.
Although he has seen it several times in the past few days, he is always uneasy and reluctant to leave this big family, even just looking at them, but he is about to leave.
Everyone had seen each other, so Chen Mingyi went over and held his hand, "Third uncle, it was thanks to you that my family had no food to eat. If it weren't for you, I might not be alive today. I have caused you a lot of worry in the past few years.
I was confused, and I apologize to you."
At this moment, Chen Mingyi really felt that something was wrong with him. Even if Chen Yunzhao was partial to Chen Zhongqian, he should not completely ignore his kindness back then. It has indeed been lacking in recent years.
Chen Yunzhao nodded, accepting it, and put his hand on the back of his hand, and looked outside in the direction of Chen Zhongda.
He was speechless and had no energy to worry, but Chen Mingyi could understand roughly that his third uncle was telling him not to embarrass Zhongda.
"Third uncle." Chen Mingyi sighed, "Zhongda has already decided to get married. Don't worry, I won't interfere."
After hearing this, Chen Yunzhao felt relieved and closed his eyes after taking a deep breath.