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44. Chapter 44
Shiqiao Town, which is approaching the New Year's Eve, is much busier than usual. People who come to the market can only use one word to describe it.
All the way to the town, met a lot of villagers. Everyone, both adults and children, had happy smiles on their faces. A hard year is the most relaxing and happiest these days. The flavor of the New Year is very strong, and every family is active Get ready for the holidays.
After driving the ox cart to the town, Lin Laogen asked Lin Tianbao to go shopping with Wu Qingyuan Amo and Zhou Ge'er, while he and the Erfang family went to tie the ox cart and buy things for the New Year.
"Brother Wu, candied haws and haws!"
"Brother, firecrackers, there are firecrackers!"
"Brother Zhou, look, little noodle man!"
Lin Tianbao is also a lively character, and he is a child himself. Once he arrived in the town, he never stopped. He kept pointing at the dazzling array of things on the street and shouting excitedly.
Zhou Ge'er and Lin Amo have always been fond of him. They both used their pocket money to buy things to coax the children. Wu Qingyuan is also generous. Eat fun stuff.
Brother Amo Zhou also took a bunch of candied haws and kept shouting, "Cousin/Brother Wu, look!"
After buying some children's stuff for Lin Tianbao, Wu Qingyuan took out the dowry list he wrote last night and prepared to start doing dowry for Zhou Ge'er.
All the dowries in the list were decided by him after knowing the customs of Willow Village and thinking carefully. He densely wrote two sheets of paper. Zhou Geโer and Amer are both learning to read recently, but they donโt know much. The list is above. There was something they didn't know, but they were startled just looking at the number.
"Cousin, this, this is too much..."
Brother Zhou was a little frightened by the two dense papers. He knew that his cousin was good to him, but how much money would it cost for the dowry of two papers? A normal little brother would spend some pots and mattresses for his dowry. A better home will give you some more money. My cousin's attitude is really scary.
"Don't worry, it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing, my cousin calls the shots..."
Wu Qingyuan is actually a very strong person, and the decisions he made will basically not change, but after talking to Brother Chao Zhou, he looked at Lin Amo next to him, his eyes seemed to be asking, what do you think, daughter-in-law?
The tacit understanding of Amo of course understood what he meant. While embarrassed that Brother Wu was not serious, he blushed to help him persuade Brother Zhou, "Axi, just listen to Brother Wu."
The fact that sensible little brothers and girls understand that when there is more dowry to the in-law's family will have confidence Even if you support it, you can't watch it all the time. You can only let the in-law's family know the attitude of the daughter-in-law's family in terms of dowry.
Wu Qingyuan's list does seem to be a lot, it is more than the dowry of the girls in the village, and it must cost a lot of money. If other girls and brothers know that their future husband does this, they will feel a little uncomfortable. He felt that his husband disregarded his family's favoritism toward his cousins โโand relatives, but he didn't exist when he arrived at Amer's place. He decided that he would listen to Wu Qingyuan for good or bad, and the idea was simple.
Wu Qingyuan and Amo both persuaded him like this, but Ge'er Zhou couldn't refute them, so he could only be moved and embarrassed to follow Wu Qingyuan to buy his own dowry.
When he started to buy, Zhou Geer was really taken aback.
Gold and silver jewelry, cloth ready-to-wear, dragon and phoenix quilts, descendants buckets, etc. are all standard equipment when a wealthy girl in town gets married, and each piece is all high-quality, and it cost fifty to sixty pieces. two! Because there are many gold and silver ornaments.
Don't say that Zhou Ge'er was stupid, even Lin Amo was frightened. They didn't know how much money Wu Qingyuan had, but the two little brothers had never seen so much money when they were so old. The whole family business of a family in Ding Village!
And the last time he went to the Lin family to propose marriage, he spent no less than this time. Last time, a scalper alone cost nearly twenty taels. Thinking of this, two little brothers had a thought in their minds at the same time, his cousin/ The future husband seems to be a little less able to live, and he always likes to send money out.
But no matter what the two little brothers thought, Wu Qingyuan was very happy and happy to buy it, and he was not reluctant to spend money.
Everything can be saved, but you must not be stingy in this kind of thing. These things are just the most basic things. The real dowry for Brother Zhou is at the back...
"Brother Wu, this way!"
While walking on the street, Wu Qingyuan suddenly heard someone calling him.
When he turned around, he saw a few big men in fur coats in the small restaurant opposite him, waving and shouting at him with a pleasant smile. Immediately, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he walked quickly with Brother Zhou, Amer, and Lin Tianbao. In the past, entered the restaurant.
A few big men greeted them to sit down, and asked Xiao Er to add a few bowls and chopsticks and a few side dishes.
"Brother Jiang, why are you here? Is the business going smoothly?"
After sitting down, Wu Qingyuan greeted him with a smile. These big men were none other than the group of ship merchants he met on the Grand Canal when he crossed the canal. can meet again.
"It's going well. With the things you taught us, Brother Wu, our boat is safe this time. Even when we got to the Devil River, nothing happened. What about you, Brother Wu, how are you now..."
The big man he called Brother Jiang was also very happy to see him. They often encountered difficulties when they went out for business, especially the journey on the sea and the river. It's cost-effective, and some of the modern navigation techniques Wu Qingyuan taught them are very helpful to them.
He patted Wu Qingyuan's shoulder with a big laugh, and the big man's eyes fell on Zhou Ge'er and Amo, who were on the left and right of him. Seeing that the two of them were sitting very close to him, he couldn't help laughing.
"These two are Neijun? Hahaha, Brother Wu, I haven't seen you for half a year. You are so lucky."
can't blame the big man for making his own guesses. Generally, little brothers will not go shopping with a man alone on the street. Unless they are engaged or married, they will be gossiped, and the three of them will gossip. After sitting down, the distance was also very close, and it is not difficult to see that the relationship should be very close, so the big man made fun of it like this.
Brother Zhou and Amo are little brothers, and it is not good to talk to the big man directly. I'm sorry, but Lin Tianbao is a child again. Seeing that the big guys were afraid of being quiet and started to be good children, Wu Qingyuan smiled and took the initiative. Explain the introduction.
"Brother Jiang was joking, but I forgot to introduce you, this is Axi, my cousin, he is the relative I am looking for, this is Amo, he is the righteous prince I have never visited, this is Tianbao, Amo's younger brother."
After he finished speaking, he introduced to Amo and others, "Amo Axi, these are the caravans that I came to Shiqiao Town by boat. Brother Jiang and the others have saved my life. If it weren't for them, I'd probably still Can't get to Shiqiao Town..."
"Brother Jiang, everyone."
The two greeted politely.
Lin Tianbao also followed him and called out to uncle a few times. The child was very likable, and the rough men of the caravan took out their candy and snacks to give him.
After a brief introduction, the man started chatting. Amo was usually lively, but he knew the occasion and didn't interrupt. He sat quietly with Brother Zhou and ate and listened to them.
Here, Wu Qingyuan and the people from the caravan chatted very openly. They didn't know each other for a month, but they hit it off.
According to Jiang Da and others, they originally planned to go back before the Chinese New Year, but this year, the river in Shiqiao Town has frozen ahead of time, making it impossible for boats to sail.
"Hey, I have to spend the New Year outside again this year. My daughter-in-law was pregnant when I left. She said she would go home after the baby fell. Now it seems that it is not possible..."
Jiang Da and others sighed very much. Their hometown is far away. Every time they come out, it is basically half a year. They only stay at home for a month or two. .
"Brother Jiang, relax, my sister-in-law always understands you. What are your plans for these few months?"
Wu Qingyuan comforted.
"That's right, let's not hide from Brother Wu, we can't go back now that the river is frozen, so I discussed it with the brothers, and we'll just go back later, go to the Sith country, and exchange some gems and agate spices. . . ..."
Jiang Da no longer concealed it, and revealed his and others' plans.
The purpose of their business is to make money, and they try their best to exchange goods from various countries in the journey of business to earn the difference. Now the river in Shiqiao Town is frozen and it is impossible to return. It will take several months to wait for the ice to melt. , Naturally, you can't just wait in Shiqiao Town and waste your time.
Therefore, after discussing with the caravan, they decided to go to the Sith country for another trip. It was already too late anyway, so it would be better to delay it for a few more months.
The country of Sith is not far from the border of the Xia Kingdom. The round-trip journey plus the time for intermediate goods transaction is only three months at most. The country is rich in gems and spices. If you are lucky, you will definitely make a lot of money when you bring it back. Maybe next year. They can rest well for a year.
Just... After speaking, Jiang Da suddenly stopped, looked at the rest of the caravan, hesitated, and stared at him with a look of hesitating to speak.
"Brother Jiang, if you have something to say, you can say it bluntly."
Wu Qingyuan saw that they should have something to say to him.