Listening to the noise outside, Huang Ying finally couldn't help it anymore and spoke softly.
"Brother Xiaobei, please go out to have a banquet. I'll sit here by myself for a while."
Chen Xiaobei stretched out his hand to lift the hijab for Huang Ying. The two looked at each other. Seeing Huang Ying's tearful eyes, Chen Xiaobei couldn't bear it. He stretched out his hand and gently took Huang Ying into his arms.
Coincidentally, at this moment, the Lotus Leader and Shen Ziyan opened the door curtain and walked in. Seeing that the two of them were hugging each other, they couldn't help joking, "Hey, hey, what are you two so worried about?" ?The people outside haven’t left yet.”
Huang Ying quickly raised her hand to wipe her tears and stood up with a smile.
"Two senior sisters, I..."
"Oh, Huang Ying, sit down quickly. Why are you so anxious to choose a hijab? Sit down for a while..."
Then Shen Ziyan said to Chen Xiaobei, "Hurry up and go out to have a drink. Our sisters are chatting here."
Chen Xiaobei had no choice but to stand up and walk out.
When he came outside and took a look, there were no doors in the surrounding houses, only curtains. Chen Xiaobei secretly sighed that Carpenter Zhang had worked hard.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming out, the village protection team members cheered loudly, and everyone called Chen Xiaobei to sit next to him.
Chen Xiaobei raised his hands to everyone, unable to catch fire one by one, and finally came to the side of Doctor Wang and Wang Dagui.
The people drinking with the two of them were the ancestors of the village and several other senior people in the village.
Chen Xiaobei walked around but found no trace of Cui Hongyu and Chen Qiaoer. He suddenly frowned, said hello to everyone, and then hurriedly left the yard.
Chen Xiaobei quickly rushed to his old house.
The door of the old house was open, the lights were on inside, and the people talking in the house were Cui Hongyu and Chen Qiaoer.
She was about to hear Chen Qiaoer complain repeatedly, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, why can't we go out for a banquet!"
"Sister Huang Ying looks so beautiful in her clothes. I want to go and see it again..."
There was silence in the room, and then Cui Hongyu's movement came, "Qiao'er, let's go after today, okay? Today is the day for your brother to marry his bride, so you and I can't cause trouble here, do you understand?"
"Come, eat fish."
Hearing this scene, Chen Xiaobei's nose felt a little sore. He stood at the door of the courtyard, wondering whether he should go in or not.
If they go in, they can only force Cui Hongyu and Chen Qiaoer to go to the scene.
Thinking about it, this is indeed a bit embarrassing, but if I don't go, I will feel a little guilty on my conscience.
At this moment, I heard Chen Qiaoer say again, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, do you think my brother will forget about us two when he marries his bride? Will he come to us for a banquet?"
Cui Hongyu laughed twice in the room, but the laughter sounded a bit forced. Having said that, no matter who you are, no matter how open-minded you are, facing such a situation, you can't be without any emotion in your heart.
"What do you think about every day, little kid? You are his biological sister, why would he ignore you? But, even if he calls you to a banquet, can't you remember it?"
Chen Qiaoer nodded, "Sister-in-law, I made a note of it. If my brother comes to call me, I will say I'm full."
After hearing these words, Chen Xiaobei changed his mind and decided not to go in. It would be awkward for both of them to go in, so it would be better to leave a little space for each other, especially Cui Hongyu.
At this moment, someone behind him lightly tapped his shoulder. He turned around and looked at Liu Rumei. Liu Rumei made a gesture to him and asked Chen Xiaobei to go back.
The two of them left Hetou Village one after another and came to the small river outside the village.
Looking at the dark river water, Liu Rumei said, "No matter how generous Hong Yu is, she feels a little uncomfortable right now. You'd better not disturb her."
Chen Xiaobei nodded, "Yes, I can understand this."
"But I always feel that I owe her too much. When she married me, she didn't even have a decent meal."
After listening to Chen Xiaobei's words, Liu Rumei smiled, "Hongyu has good taste, and she didn't marry the wrong person."
Chen Xiaobei sighed, "It doesn't matter what's right or wrong, I just make do with it."
Liu Rumei shook her head, "Zhu Meng's army has left, what are your plans next?"
Liu Rumei was shocked as soon as Chen Xiaobei spoke, "I want to go to Hu Fan and resign my position as Xiangzheng."
What?
This time was really beyond Liu Rumei's expectation.
"You have to know that if you have that status, many things will be easier to do. After all, in your Qingniu County, the township official position is already considered a big one."
Chen Xiaobei nodded, "I know this, but I want to accompany Hong Yu and Huang Ying to live a peaceful life, lead the people of Hetou Village, earn more money, and don't think about the rest.
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Hearing this, Liu Rumei sighed secretly, how many people are reluctant to give up this little right and climb up when they have the chance, but Chen Xiaobei is just the opposite.
But he is willing to give up everything he has gained and wants to pursue a stable life.
Seeing Liu Rumei being silent, Chen Xiaobei asked.
"It's time for Miss Liu to return to the capital."
Liu Rumei was stunned for a moment, then tilted her head and asked with a smile, "Don't you want me to stay here anymore?"
Chen Xiaobei shook his head, "You don't belong to Hetou Village. Your father is a high-ranking prince. How could he allow his daughter to live in such a remote place? It's your duty to go back to Wannian City to enjoy the glory and wealth.
life."
What she said made Liu Rumei feel a little sad.
Is prosperity and wealth the life you want?
"Oh, but I don't want what you said. I also want to be like you and live a peaceful life with the one I love."
Chen Xiaobei looked at Liu Rumei with astonished eyes, "You should follow in the footsteps of His Highness the Crown Prince!"
After hearing his words, Liu Rumei's face showed a hint of bitterness, "Prince..."
Just as she was about to speak, she hesitated and suddenly laughed, "Okay, today is your special day. Let's not talk about this. Let's go. It's time to go back and toast."
The two of them returned to Chen Xiaobei's new home silently, one after the other.
At this time, everyone was already drunk and staggering. Chen Dachun and others were singing and dancing. It seemed that they had drunk too much.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming, everyone stepped forward and pulled him, insisting on drinking with him.
Liu Rumei helped persuade and asked Chen Xiaobei to go and toast to the two uncles and ancestors first.
The etiquette of respect and humiliation cannot be abolished. When Chen Xiaobei rushed over, his ancestor had already passed out from drinking and was sleeping soundly on the table. The two uncles were also staggering.
Several elders in the village also started talking drunkenly there.
Seeing that the two uncles were not completely drunk, Chen Xiaobei quickly went to toast them.
Of course Wang Dafu and Wang Dagui were very happy to see Chen Xiaobei coming, holding their wine glasses and grinning from ear to ear.
"Okay, it's time to make a career. Our nephew has made a career. He married two wives with beautiful women. It's time for your mother to rest in peace."