Chapter 164 The Weird Guests at the Wedding Banquet
Niu's cheeks were burning with pain, needless to say it was because she was grabbed by her eldest sister-in-law. When they were fighting just now, the daughters-in-law of the eldest house came to stop them, but in fact they were attacking her. Her legs and back had been twisted several times by them, and now they were probably covered with bruises.
At this moment, the women in the main house were looking at her with smugness and provocation in their eyes.
But she was not angry. They were just a bunch of fools who only knew how to show off their courage for a moment. Unlike her daughters-in-law, who provided cover and attracted fire, the two of them quietly put all the valuables into their pockets and hid them in their inner clothes. Just when she glanced at them, she saw the two daughters-in-law put the gilded hand warmer on the small table into their arms. Although it was gilded, it was worth a lot of money for their peasant family. The dust cloth on the eight-immortal table and the small chest of drawers was torn off. This cloth was not ordinary cloth. It looked thick and the pattern was also gorgeous.
Wang also had scars on her face, but compared to the horrific scars on Niu's face, hers were negligible.
Seeing that the time was almost up, the groom should be back to pick up the bride. Wang and Niu tidied their clothes, but they could not hide the scars on their faces. But there was nothing they could do now. Listening to the sound of gongs and drums coming closer and closer, everyone went out of the small hall to watch the newlyweds worship.
When the newlyweds arrived at the gate of the courtyard, the sound of firecrackers rang out outside. The groom led the bride across the fire basin and entered the hall. At this moment, the third uncle and his wife were sitting in the hall. After the newlyweds performed the three bows and nine kowtows ceremony, they were sent to the bridal chamber.
The third aunt-in-law breathed a sigh of relief. She had finally married her daughter-in-law smoothly. It all seemed like a dream.
The feast was about to begin, and the third uncle and his wife went to the backyard to invite the guests to take their seats. Everyone sat down with a smile on their faces, as they had heard that the Shen family's feast was delicious and the food was substantial. Indeed, two days ago, Shen Zhi took Meng Ting, Zhuge Ling, and Ke Meng up the mountain, and they carried wild boars down the mountain like they were free. There were countless pheasants and rabbits, and even two wild yellow cattle were caught. However, the third uncle was determined not to let the wild yellow cattle be killed, and he kept them for taming and plowing the fields in the future.
Shen Zhi did not participate in the chef's job this time. They specially invited two chefs from the town, and the food tasted very good.
Wang and Niu, along with their families, occupied the three upper tables like bandits. These three tables were originally reserved by the third uncle's wife for the bride Guo Ru's Liang relatives.
The third aunt wanted to rush over with a broom to chase them off, but the children from those families had already started eating the braised pork elbows with their hands that had just blown their noses. How could others eat them? The third aunt was so angry that her scalp was throbbing.
Seeing this, Shen quickly pulled her uncle Xiao aside. She knew these people from Xiao's family too well. When Shen's parents passed away, it was her uncle and aunt Xiao who took her home to raise her. She had seen the faces of these people from Xiao's family many times in those years.
"Aunt San, there is a private room in the east wing of the backyard, which is more than enough to accommodate three tables. The view outside is nice after opening the window. It is quiet and the environment is good. I will go and clean it up. It will be the most suitable place to receive Guo Ru's relatives from her mother's side." Shen said.
When Third Aunt heard what Shen said, she felt relieved. She thought that it would be better if things didn't go wrong.
Shen moved quickly, pulling Shen Zhen and her sister out of the private room, and quickly set out the dishes and drinks. The two sisters helped to serve the dishes, and the three tables were specially equipped with a few more hard dishes, and even a lot of fruit after the meal.
Guo Xiucai took his relatives and friends to sit down. Most of Guo's relatives and friends were literati, and they were very satisfied with this private room. From the window, you can not only see the mountain scenery in the distance, but also appreciate the bamboos growing in the yard. Even the calligraphy and paintings on the wall are quite exquisite.
Everyone looked down at the food on the table. Not only was it delicious, but the presentation was also pleasing to the eye. Not to mention the fruits. Many fruits that had never been seen were cut into flower shapes and placed together, like a sailboat full of various fruits. Everyone drank and talked happily, praising Mr. Guo for his vision in choosing a son-in-law.
The three tables occupied by Wang and Niu were as lively as a vegetable market. Because there were so many children and they had never seen meat before, they just grabbed the pork elbows and meatballs, and then the braised pork. They would scramble for the food as soon as it was served. The adults at the table were used to it, and they also grabbed it, piling it into their own bowls and eating it slowly.
The people sitting at the tables next to them were all familiar people from Shenjia Village. They shook their heads when they saw this scene. Xiao's family was in Xiaojia Village, which was adjacent to Shenjia Village. In addition, in the past few years, Xiao's family's parents and brothers came to ask for money every now and then. If they didn't give them, they would make a scene. Therefore, the people in Shenjia Village also knew them.
"Look at them, they fight over food even when the family is sitting together to eat. How can parents fight with their children for food?"
"Yes, that's the boy from the eldest son's family, fat and big-eared. I heard that he's going to get married soon, but how come he doesn't know any etiquette? Tsk tsk, which girl would be willing to marry him in the future?"
"Haha, that's not something we have to worry about. There are always those who are blind."
Everyone was talking there, but the Xiao family members acted as if they didn't hear anything and continued to eat and drink.
Shen Zhi called Meng Ting over and pointed at the three tables and said, "Keep an eye on them and don't let them cause any trouble."
Meng Ting nodded in agreement.
"Mom, there must be a lot left over from the banquet at my aunt's house. Let's stay for a few more days before going back." said Ding Yu, Wang's second daughter-in-law.
Wang thought that there was not much work to do at home, except for a dozen chickens and a pig in the yard. If she didn't go back, no one would feed the chickens and pigs. These dozen chickens and the pig were her treasures. She looked up at Li Cuicui who was feeding her little daughter, and said, "Fourth daughter-in-law, take Dani back after you finish eating. Remember to feed the chickens and pigs at home. The firewood is used up now, remember to go up the mountain and chop two more bundles to keep as a backup."
Li Cuicui agreed quietly. She had the least sense of existence in the Xiao family because she had only one daughter after many years of marriage. Wang would scold her as a hen that didn't lay eggs whenever she caught her. But even so, her husband Xiao Sigui always stood by her and treated her very well in private.
"Mom, the cows at home need to be released, why don't I go back with you. I think the rainy season is coming soon, so I'll take advantage of these two days to renovate the roof to prevent leaks." Xiao Sigui knew that his wife was timid and their house was at the easternmost end of the village. She would definitely be scared at night, so he found an excuse to go home.
Wang thought this was fine. After all, the fourth son was not her most beloved son, so it didn't matter if he ate less.
However, Wang and others did not expect that this decision would allow Xiao Sigui's family to escape disaster.