Zhulan said, “This kid is getting married in three days, and his room has been decorated like a bridal chamber. I just wanted to remind him to live  Zhulan said, “This kid is getting married in three days, and his room has been decorated like a bridal chamber. I just wanted to remind him to live in Changzhi’s yard for a few days.”

Zhou Shuren stroked his beard and told her what he was thinking. “Changlian is getting married, and he’s the son-in-law of the county magistrate. He can’t go to the county without a penny. I’m thinking of giving out monthly allowances. My daughters-in-law will get 100 wens a month, my sons, 200 wens, and my sūnzi and sūnnǚ 10 wens.”

Zhulan knew clearly that Changlian’s wife was the daughter of an official family. Changlian had no money, so he couldn’t lift his head and it was inconvenient for him to go out. “I have no objection to monthly allowances. How much do Rongchuan and Xuehan get a month?”

Zhou Shuren said, “Rongchuan also gets two hundred wens a month. One hundred coins for Xuehan. “

Zhulan paused and said, “There are six children in the Zhou family. Xuemei got married early. The dowry was given by the original owner and his wife was given by the original owner. We have been here for more than a year. Xuemei is filial to us. She got married early, and the other brothers and sisters are more and more like young masters and ladies. She has never complained. I also treat her as my daughter. I want to discuss this with you. When Xuehan gets married, I will prepare a dowry for Xuemei as well. How about it?”

The current family assets were all earned by Zhou Shuren. When Zhou Shuren becomes a juren, she could use her expertise to manage the family assets and save more money. Next year, she would start to save a dowry for Xuehan, and she also wanted to prepare one for Xuemei.

Zhulan touched the clothes on her body. This dress was made by Xuemei for her. This girl didn’t come back very often, but she remembered her preferences in her heart. This year was enough to see through a person. She treated Xuemei as her own daughter.

Zhou Shuren really didn’t expect Zhulan to have such an idea. After all, he was a man and didn’t have the carefulness of a woman. “I have no objection to giving Xuemei a dowry.”

Considering Jiang Sheng’s ability to save money and provide a comfortable life for Xuemei as a lady, it was indeed quite a challenge. Xuemei, this adopted daughter, was truly remarkable. Among the Zhou family’s children, Xuemei was the most perceptive, a rare and good child.

Zhulan kissed Zhou Shuren, “You are becoming more and more like a father.”

She could feel that Zhou Shuren was sincere to the children of the Zhou family, and was no longer as purposeful as before. Although he educated the children of the Zhou family, the children of the Zhou family had never entered Zhou Shuren’s heart. She hoped that Zhou Shuren could feel more warmth of a home and hoped that Zhou Shuren could be happier.

In the evening, Changlian and Changzhi passed the county exam, and Chang Zhi won first place again. It was worth celebrating. Taking advantage of the happy event, they said that they would start to pay monthly allowance next month. Everyone’s reaction was different.

Boss Zhou didn’t feel much. The silver and money in the family were all in Li Shi’s hands. In his hands, it was just a formality and he had no idea how much to give.

Li Shi was excited. As the daughter-in-law who was the best at math, she quickly calculated how much money she could save in a year. Well, she felt that three children were too few. Now that Yu Lu could walk and run, she felt that she could have a few more.

Boss Zhou felt a chill on his back, “.”

What was wrong with Li Shi? Why did she keep blinking her eyes? What was the hint? Why did he have a bad feeling?

Second Zhou and his wife had the same idea. With the extra monthly allowance, they could save a lot every month. The couple focused on saving money.

Changlian was the happiest. He was still worried about what to do if he didn’t have money after getting married. His parents had thought about it for him. Woo, he was so unfilial in the past. He felt sorry for his parents. He must be the most filial son in the future.

Changzhi didn’t care. He would spend the monthly allowance if he had it, and he wouldn’t worry if he didn’t have money.

Rongchuan said hurriedly, “Uncle and aunt have spent a lot of money to raise me, I can’t ask for a more monthly allowance.”

Zhou Shuren said, “You are also half a son in my eyes, you will not be the only one who is short of monthly allowance.”

Rongchuan knew that his uncle’s decision would not be easily changed, and tried to fight for it, “Half a son, I will just take a hundred coins.”

Zhou Shuren did not refuse, “Okay.”

Rongchuan breathed a sigh of relief, really afraid that his uncle would not agree.

In the following days, Li Shi did not have the opportunity to be excited about the monthly allowance. Changlian was getting married, and the family was very busy. Li Shi was in charge of the dishes and meat for the banquet. It was inconvenient for Zhao Shi to go out, so Li Shi took care of everything outside. Zhulan was well educated, and Li Shi could still stand on her own in the village. 

It was Zhulan’s first time to organize a wedding. Although she had the experience of her original body, she was still afraid of making mistakes and checked the process several times.

On the day of the wedding, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren got up early and had breakfast. Zhulan looked at Changlian in his wedding clothes, his face was still childish. Was he going to get married already? On a day that should have been touching, Zhulan had nothing to be moved about, and could only complain about the ancient times in her heart.

Zhou Shuren coughed, “It’s getting late, don’t miss the auspicious time.”

Changlian was not at peace, he was getting married and was going to have his own little family.

Changlian rode a horse to pick up the bride today. The horse was borrowed by Zhou Shuren. When talking about the horse, Zhulan sighed that Changlian was really brave and could ride well in one day. 

The bride-picking team came back an hour and a half later and entered the house with music and drums.

The bride’s dowry was delivered in advance yesterday. Dong Lin Shi didn’t give her daughter much monthly allowance, but she was particularly generous with the dowry. Thirty-six dowries were the first in the county. Cloth and other things were attractive. What was attractive was the adobe representing the land, as well as the shop and the house.

Dong Chuchu’s dowry was fifty acres of land, a two-story house in the county, and two shops, all in good locations. There were also many pieces of jewelry, gold, and silver, which showed that the Dong family had a deep family background. The betrothal gifts given by Zhulan were also brought back by the Dong Shi.

Zhulan and Zhou Shuren sat in the upper seats and watched the ancient wedding with their own eyes. After the wedding ceremony, they were sent to the bridal chamber. It was a pity that though Changlian and Dong Chuchu slept together that day, after leaving the bridal chamber, they would have to live separately in the future.

The wedding was exhausting. After seeing off the guests and cleaning up the yard, it was already dark.

The next day, Zhulan just woke up and heard noises outside. She thought it was Li Shi who got up early to cook. She got dressed and went out to see Dong Chuchu rolling up her sleeves to cook.

Zhulan really didn’t expect to eat the breakfast made by Dong Chuchu. Unexpectedly, the fire was lit. She was cutting vegetables in a very professional manner. Zhulan was afraid that Dong Chuchu would be scared and cut her hand, so she stood at the door without moving.

“Mom, why are you standing at the door?”

“Ouch!”

Zhulan, “.”

Forget it, she forgot about Li Shi.

In the end, Dong Chuchu hurt her hand, and Li Shi still made breakfast. While eating breakfast, Zhulan saw Changlian looking at Chuchu’s hand several times, and looking at Dong Chuchu with a look on his face, didn’t you say you would cook?

Dong Chuchu’s face flushed. She had boasted that she could cook breakfast, but it was ruined by her dàsǎo!

Li Shi felt the gaze of Changlian’s wife, and lowered her head, wishing she could make a mess of the table.

Zhulan coughed, still feeling a little biased. It was not Li Shi’s fault. “Don’t just watch, eat!”

Zhulan said, waiting for Zhou Shuren to pick up the chopsticks. They all picked up the chopsticks to eat.

Li Shi raised her head quickly. It was still her mother-in-law who loved her and helped her out just now. “Mom, this is the egg custard I specially steamed for you.”

Zhulan, “.”

Just after helping you out, you attracted hatred. She stood at the door and saw clearly that Dong Chuchu had taken the eggs, and probably also wanted to steam the egg custard.

Zhao Shi couldn’t help but kick her eldest dàsǎo. She knew that her eldest dàsǎo had no bad intentions. Those who didn’t know would think that her eldest dàsǎo was making trouble. The younger dìmèi was the daughter of the county magistrate. She was very proud. Who knew if she would bear a grudge against her eldest dàsǎo.

Li Shi frowned, “Second brother’s wife, why did you kick me?”

And she kicked hard, kicking her leg so painfully!

 Zhulan, “.”

 Zhao Shi, “.”

 She was wrong. She shouldn’t have reminded her eldest dàsǎo. Now she had gotten herself into trouble!

(This chapter is over)

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