39, Chapter 39

Grandma Qin looked at them, smiled and shook her head: "Boss, you have to go to town and buy a new quilt for A Fang and the others. They have just returned home and it is their first day at home as newlyweds. They are happy to be married. No less.”

Qin’s mother: “Hey, let’s go now.”

Yang Haiyan: "I'm going with my mother. I also know the roads in the town. I'll ask my husband to drive the carriage."

Second Aunt Qin hurriedly said: "Let's go too." Look at the eldest nephew's daughter-in-law's dress, she must be a rich man. If she goes there, if the eldest nephew's daughter-in-law buys things for her eldest sister-in-law, she can't be left behind, right?

Grandma Qin's eyes widened: "What are you going to do? You are going to cook at the third family's house. Do you want to eat at noon?"

Second Aunt Qin rolled her eyes, then she smiled and flattered Grandma Qin and said, "Mom, this A Fang's wife just came here. Let's have something good for lunch and buy some meat, shall we? Go to the town to give A Fang Buy some meat with A Fang’s wife.”

Grandma Qin really didn't want to embarrass this brainless second daughter-in-law in front of her granddaughter-in-law. After all, it was their first time meeting her, so she always wanted to save some face for her second son. "Ah Fang and the others passed through the county town on their way back and have already bought meat."

Second Aunt Qin: "..."

Grandma Qin became impatient: "Don't go wash the vegetables yet."

Second Aunt Qin: "Go and go."

As soon as Second Aunt Qin left, Third Aunt Qin immediately followed.

Grandma Qin sighed: "Old man, then you can take A Fang's wife with you."

Qin's mother nodded, then smiled at Yang Haiyan and said, "Wait a moment and go change clothes." When a new daughter-in-law goes to town, she must wear something decent.

Yang Haiyan: "Mom, please take your time, don't be in a hurry."

At the entrance of the yard, several men from the Qin family worked together. The yard door has been removed to some width, and now the carriage can come in. Qin Fang drove the carriage in and then pulled Wu Shuai in. The men of the Qin family were watching from the side. There were horses and carriages, and they liked it.

Grandma Qin said: "What are you doing there? Come here and meet A Fang's wife."

Grandpa Qin and others came over. They glanced at Yang Haiyan a few times. Although they were elders, they were different between men and women and it was not easy to look at her for a long time.

Qin Fang also came over: "‌ Come and introduce me to Yan Yan."

Grandma Qin: "Hey, introduce me."

Qin Fang: "Yanyan, this is grandpa, this is my dad, this is the second uncle, this is the third uncle, and the two aunts are not here. Grandpa, dad, second uncle, third uncle, this is my wife Yan Yan, whose name is Yang Haiyan.”

Yang Haiyan made a junior salute: "Grandpa, Dad, Second Uncle, Third Uncle."

Grandpa Qin and others: "Hey."

Grandpa Qin forced a smile: "Okay, okay, A Fang is getting married, and the first big thing in my heart has been let go. You two should be good in the future."

Yang Haiyan said obediently: "Grandpa, don't worry, you will be fine."

Grandpa Qin nodded.

Qin's father and others also nodded and said nothing. They didn't know what to say. It would be fine if Grandpa Qin, the elder, said it.

Qin's mother changed her clothes and came out: "Yanyan, it's ready." Although the clothes were old and not new, they were clean. Coupled with Qin's mother's character, she is very energetic at first glance.

Yang Haiyan stepped forward: "Mom."

Grandma Qin: "Ah Fang, take your mother and daughter-in-law to the town to buy some things."

Qin Fang: "Yes, grandma."

Yang Haiyan supported Qin's mother and asked her to get on the carriage first, and then she followed. After they were seated, Qin Fang drove the carriage out. Second Aunt Qin stuck her head out from the kitchen and watched, a little envious of Qin's mother. She also wanted to get into the carriage. She had never been in a carriage in her life, so she just wanted to have a good time.

In the carriage, Mother Qin was a little cautious. She had never been in a carriage before. The carriage was so clean that she didn't know what to do with her hands and feet.

As a daughter-in-law, Yang Haiyan must of course take care of Qin's mother-in-law. She followed the topic considerately: "Mom, my husband came back this time and brought a box of furs and fabrics. I was thinking Do you think it’s appropriate to use this as a greeting gift when meeting an elder for the first time?”

Mother Qin felt much more at ease with Yang Haiyan looking for topics to talk about. Moreover, her daughter-in-law took the initiative to discuss it with her, which also made Qin's mother put aside her restraint when she first got on the carriage. She said: "The material of this fur is very expensive, isn't it? It's okay to give the fabric as a gift, but..." She wanted to say that it's better not to give it as a gift. It's better to keep the fur and fabric for her own use, but she was afraid of her daughter-in-law. I think she is stingy. It’s difficult.

Yang Haiyan heard that she was hesitant to speak. She held Qin's mother's hand and said, "Mom, I didn't have a family when I was a child. When I was five years old, my family sold her to Yapo, who then sold her to Yapo. In the Taifu Mansion in the capital, fortunately, he had a decent appearance, so he was attracted by the girl from the Taifu Mansion, and he followed the girl to study and learn to read and become a female prostitute. In the Taifu Mansion, he learned the rules and etiquette suitable for high-ranking officials. Family, but I don’t know much about ordinary people’s families.

Therefore, please don’t be suspicious, grandma, and teach me how ordinary people live their lives, as well as some New Year’s etiquette after meeting the elders. "

When Qin's mother heard this, she felt more relieved. Just now she was worried that her daughter-in-law would dislike her for being stingy, but now that she heard what she said, she knew that she didn't understand this, so she said patiently: "When people meet their elders, they only need a pair of boots and a handkerchief. One piece is enough to wipe the forehead. None of these are valuable, as long as they are from your heart. Fabrics and furs are all expensive things. Generally speaking, they are more expensive to give to grandparents. "

Yang Haiyan showed an expression of listening: "I know, then, mother, what gifts should I prepare for grandparents, uncles and aunts this time?"

Mother Qin thought for a while: "Prepare shoes for everyone, Fang's grandparents, second uncle and second aunt, third uncle and third aunt, everyone is the same, there is nothing to complain about."

Yang Haiyan heard it and said happily: "Mother is still thoughtful, I didn't think of it. It's also because I'm lazy. I think fabric is convenient and it takes time to make shoes."

Mother Qin smiled: "Then you don't know how big their shoes are. It's too late to make shoes now, just buy them directly in town, mother knows the size."

Yang Haiyan: "Mother, you are so nice. What should I give my brothers and sisters?"

Mother Qin: "Girls all give a silk flower, brothers...still give shoes."

Yang Haiyan couldn't help laughing when she heard it.

Mother Qin also found it interesting and couldn't help laughing. She thought to herself, this daughter-in-law is really good, easy to get along with, and has a good temper.

Qin Fang heard his mother laughing at his daughter-in-law, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he was in a good mood. He was afraid that his daughter-in-law and mother would not get along well, after all, these were the most important two people in his life. However, he was not afraid, after all, he was still confident in his daughter-in-law.

When they arrived in town, they went to the ready-made clothing shop first, and bought shoes as a gift for the elders and juniors as Mother Qin said, and then bought silk flowers for the maids. Then they bought wedding quilts and other things they needed.

When buying shoes, Mother Qin did not pay, which was a gift for the elders and juniors, and naturally it was prepared by the children. But when buying wedding quilts and other things, Mother Qin rushed to pay, because this was what the husband's family should prepare.

Yang Haiyan did not refuse. Anyway, it was okay to use Qin's mother's money. She would still give it to her.

After buying everything they needed, they went out. After going back and forth, they might have to have lunch when they arrived at Qin's house.

In the carriage, Yang Haiyan mentioned Qin Fang's matter: "Mom, this time we came back, we also brought back a good news, guess it."

Qin's mother subconsciously wanted to guess whether her daughter-in-law was pregnant, but it was impossible to think about it. If her daughter-in-law was pregnant, they would not rush back like this, but she couldn't guess.

Yang Haiyan said: "It's because my husband was promoted. He was a centurion before. The centurion has no rank, just like the head of the yamen. But now he is a thousand-man captain, which is the seventh rank, conferred by the court, and is as old as our county magistrate."

Qin's mother: "What?" She was confused. She suspected that she had heard it wrong. Her son was as old as the county magistrate? After a long while, she nervously grabbed Yang Haiyan's hand, "Yanyan, are you telling the truth?"

Yang Haiyan said, "Yes, your son has become an official."

Mother Qin was stunned, and then tears flowed down again: "This... this..." She was happy and sad. She was happy that her son had a promising future, but she was sad that her son, a farmer, had become an official, which showed how much effort he had put in. In the military camp, the effort put in was equal to the danger encountered, how could she not be sad? But it was a happy event after all, so she soon calmed down, "This is really good news. His grandparents and father will be so happy when they know it."

Yang Haiyan said: "Yes, not only grandparents and father are happy, but also second uncle and second aunt, third uncle and third aunt, they must be happy too, because my husband is their closest nephew."

When Qin's mother heard Yang Haiyan mention the second and third rooms, she couldn't help but sigh: "You just came to our house and don't know the situation at home. Your second uncle is an honest man and doesn't care about family affairs. Your second aunt is quick-witted and likes to take advantage. Your third uncle used to be a smart man, but because he has no son for these years, he has gradually become silent. However, at the end of last year, your third uncle mentioned to the family that he wanted to adopt your third brother."

Yang Haiyan was a little surprised: "It has always been the case that adoption is for the younger ones, and the third brother is so old. Besides, our family is reluctant to adopt the third brother out."

When Qin's mother heard her talk about our family, she was very satisfied with it. "Who said it wasn't? I didn't agree at the time. I told them to adopt someone from the clan or find someone from outside, but it was impossible for them to adopt my son."

Yang Haiyan seemed to have heard a big gossip: "What did the third uncle say?"

Mother Qin: "Afang's third uncle said that those adopted from the clan or those adopted from outside were not as close as Shoucheng. He said Shoucheng was his nephew, just like his own son. In fact, he didn't mention it in the early years. Now he mentioned it because he had other plans."