The head of the Mu family

Chapter 76: Preparing a Dowry for Da Mao Displeases Er Mao

Mu Huaisheng sighed and said:

"I'll eat it myself, you eat yours!"

Qingyue then sat down and began to eat.

The four girls, seeing this scene, all had their brains short-circuit:

They were both dressed in plain men's clothing.

Why are the little boy and the older man next to them listening to Wu Ya?

Oh no, it's from Huai Sheng.

My mind is full of questions, but the relationship is awkward right now, so I can't bring myself to ask them.

Mu Huaisheng inquired about some wedding matters, and Da Mao thought carefully before saying:

"Huaisheng, house..."

I... I can't accept this, I feel guilty~

Hearing this, Mu Huaisheng felt somewhat gratified:

Sure!

It seems he's been studying all this time; he speaks very formally now.

"Sister, please keep it without worry."

What you deserve, I can give you!

"That...

Are you doing well right now?

Da Mao looked at her wearing cotton clothes and asked worriedly.

"Don't worry! I'm fine."

I've always been quite resourceful, don't you all know that?

Don't worry about me, I'm just glad you're all doing well.

"Thank you for your help with my marriage."

Zhou Lijia originally wanted to keep things simple, but Uncle Liu stood up for me at your request.

Only after they brought out that house and shop did the family dare not neglect them.

"What about Zhou Li?"

What is Zhou Li's attitude?

"His parents agreed readily when he was alive."

His parents changed their minds after he left, but now that they have those things, they're much better off.

"Then when you marry him, you should think more about yourself."

Even if the sky falls, we can't give up our house; we can't lose our jobs, understand?

"I understand, I've remembered everything you said."

After finishing their meal, they went to check on the preparations for the dowry.

Seeing that the house was well-maintained and many things had been added, the house was filled with the atmosphere of daily life.

Mu Huaisheng wrote down what was missing and bought it the next day.

The next day, the sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Mu Huaisheng changed into women's clothing in Qingyue.

After breakfast, Commander Wu was startled when he saw it.

Qingyue stayed with Mu Huaisheng the whole way, so she must know.

Of course, Mu Huaisheng was mostly self-sufficient, but he still couldn't resist the little girl's attentiveness.

She gets anxious if she's not allowed to do anything, thinking that she's disliked, so Mu Huaisheng just lets her be.

The age when puberty begins but it's not yet noticeable.

Normally, Mu Huaisheng wears men's clothing when he goes to the Imperial Hospital and also when he goes to the store.

Therefore, Commander Wu was startled when he first saw it.

"Home, head of the family?"

"Why don't you recognize me anymore now that you've changed your appearance?"

Commander Wu hurriedly and embarrassedly denied it.

Mu Huaisheng smiled and told him to take the gifts and get on the carriage, then gave him directions to Doctor Qian's house.

We visited Dr. Qian's family, stayed for lunch, and then insisted on staying for dinner.

Qian Shao has grown into a graceful young woman and has been looking for a husband in the past year or two.

After her childhood experience, Qian Shao came back and changed a lot.

Later, I learned about Mu Huaisheng's ordeal.

Now I speak clearly and act appropriately.

She still treats Mu Huaisheng the same way she did when he was a child.

If it weren't for the fact that Mu Huaisheng had to attend a wedding the next day, Qian Shao would have insisted that Mu Huaisheng stay with her for one more night.

It was agreed that Mu Huaisheng would come and stay after attending the wedding banquet.

Qian Yao also learned about Mu Huaisheng's situation, but since he was older, he couldn't speak too casually.

He patted his chest and said:

“Sister Huaisheng, I will study hard and strive to pass the imperial examinations in the future.”

No matter what you call me, you'll always be the little sister I knew when I was little!

If anyone bullies you in the future, I'll stand up for you!

"Alright, I will now reside in Yedu. You can come find me when you go to Yedu to take the imperial examination."

You'll always be my older brother, and I'll always have your back if anything happens.

Everyone laughed at what he said. Dr. Qian asked:

"How many days have you been here? Are you going to Laiyang to see your master?"

"Yes, I'll come and stay with Sister Shao for a day after my elder sister's three-day homecoming, then I'll go to Laiyang to spend the New Year with Master."

In the afternoon, I went to the Qian family's shop and bought a set of brocade clothes for each of the four girls.

He also bought velvet flowers and a gold hairpin for each of the other three maids.

The day after returning home, I went to escort Da Mao to his wedding.

They completed the missing items in the dowry.

They gave them their clothes and jewelry, and then asked Da Mao Xi Niang:

"Madam in charge of makeup, have the timing been set?"

The matchmaker replied hastily.

Huai Sheng took out the set of jewelry, and Da Mao was so excited that he cried for a long time.

I bought a few gold hairpins myself, never imagining that I could own a set of jewelry.

The lunch that Da Mao and the others cooked was because Mu Huaisheng had also prepared three meat dishes on the table at noon.

In the afternoon, Mu Huaisheng went to buy some pastries.

Then we went to the breakfast shop next door and ordered a lot of steamed buns and side dishes.

In the evening, I took them to a small restaurant nearby for a casual meal.

He also instructed the small restaurant to reserve three tables for lunch and two tables for dinner tomorrow.

People will be coming to eat tomorrow at noon and in the evening.

The four girls listened in astonishment as they watched Huai Sheng make such a well-organized arrangement.

I knew she was capable since she was little, but seeing it with my own eyes is a completely different story.

The people who will come to help tomorrow are also the Liu family, who are in charge of the bride's affairs.

Sanya and Siya sighed inwardly:

Is Huaisheng becoming more successful?

Er Ya, however, had some other ideas:

Since Huaisheng was born, money has been spent non-stop, as if she were the eldest sister in the family.

Back then, my older sister took a few bamboo sticks for her.

Why didn't I think of that back then!

That kind of headdress is something only young ladies would wear when they got married. I heard it could be exchanged for a house, so she actually bought it for Da Mao!

She now has maids, a coachman, and a large carriage pulled by two horses.

I wonder where she is now?

Could you take us with you?

As dinner was almost finished, Er Ya asked Qing Yue:

"Qingyue, where are you living now?"

Just as Qingyue was about to answer, Wu Shishuai coughed. Qingyue:

"I don't know where the head of the family is, or where we are."

"Then, where did you come from, Panlong?"

“We follow the head of the household; wherever she goes, we go.”

She came to Panlong, so we came to Panlong too!

"No, I'm asking where you're from?"

Mu Huaisheng suddenly said in a deep voice:

"When I was about to be beaten to death, why didn't you ask me where I came from?"

I was bedridden for almost a year before I came back to life. Why didn't you ever ask me where I came from?

Now you're only starting to care?

"Back then, you lived in that wealthy family, and we couldn't even get in to see you!"

Er Ya argued back with shame, grievance, anger, and resentment.

"If that noble family could save me, how could they be a wicked and powerful clan?"

If you insist on forcing your way in, at most you'll get a few beatings from the guards, but will the important person refuse you entry?

Or, if you kneel at the door for two days, will the important person not let you in?

Your idea is not wrong either; I really only take care of Da Mao.

Whoever has ever disciplined me, I'll discipline them!

Er Ya didn't finish her meal and went home crying.

Mu Huaisheng and his two servants acted as if nothing had happened, finishing their meal and paying the bill.

I've already arranged with Da Mao to come again early tomorrow morning.

Da Mao went back but didn't try to persuade Er Ya; he just hugged his head and went to sleep.

Da Mao couldn't think of anything else:

My life has been worthwhile!

She had everything that a typical young lady from a humble family in Panlong County had, and she married a very good man!

The next morning, Mu Huaisheng and his group changed their clothes and set off.

She wore the two gold hairpins she had brought with her.

Just as the carriage stopped at the gate, Uncle Liu and his family arrived.