The evil mother-in-law does not whitewash, she only abuses her children

Chapter 637 It’s Time to Get Married

Then Gu Jingzhe said that his elder brother-in-law hoped that he would go to the capital to enter the Imperial Academy after the new year, where he could study and prepare for the joint examination and the palace examination at the same time.

"This is a good thing. You have to prepare for the imperial examination anyway, so it's better to go to Beijing earlier." Tong Huaqiong quite agreed with Lu Zhaoyang's suggestion.

Gu Jingzhe nodded, and her face suddenly turned red.

Tong Huaqiong asked: "What's the matter?"

Gu Jingzhe said hesitantly, "Mom, Zhao Zhao and I have been engaged for two years. It's time to get married."

Tong Huaqiong realized that Gu Jingzhe wanted to marry Lu Zhaozhao.

Seeing that Tong Huaqiong didn't say anything, Gu Jingzhe added: "The Lu family also means the same thing."

Lu Zhaoyang also went to Shengjing after getting married, so when he arrived at Gu Jingzhe's place, the Lu family hoped that he would get married before going to Shengjing.

Logically speaking, they should get married after two years of engagement.

Before, Tong Huaqiong was concerned that Lu Zhaozhao was too young to give birth to a child, so she hoped that Gu Jingzhe would pass the imperial examination before getting married.

But people of this era might not understand her concerns. She had never mentioned this to Mr. Lu. If the two were not allowed to get married, the Lu family might think that Tong Huaqiong and Gu Jingzhe had other intentions.

Now Lu Zhaozhao has reached the right age.

In addition, Gu Jingzhe is going to Beijing to take the imperial examination. Once he passes, he will definitely become a popular and sought-after son-in-law as a single man, which will make things difficult at that time.

It will attract hatred and offend a lot of people for no reason.

No matter how you look at it, it's time for the two of them to get married.

"Okay, I'll go to the city in the first month of the year to discuss with the Lu family and choose an auspicious day to hold your marriage with Zhao Zhao." Tong Huaqiong agreed readily.

Gu Jingzhe's face turned even redder with joy.

Maner walked in and clapped her hands, saying, "Third Uncle is getting married! Third Uncle is going to be the groom."

Gu Jingzhe, who was going to be the groom, lost his composure at Maner's shout and started laughing foolishly.

Tong Huaqiong said to Gu Jingzhe: "After we get married, you must treat Lu Zhaozhao well. If you have any other thoughts about her, don't recognize me as your mother."

Gu Jingzhe nodded repeatedly and assured, "I won't like anyone else except Zhao Zhao."

Tong Huaqiong sneered and said, "Yes, you don't like others, you like power. When you arrive in Shengjing, what if princesses, princesses, and daughters of noble families throw themselves at you? If you marry them, you don't have to endure hardships and can rise to the top directly. Even if you are not tempted by them, can you not be tempted by the power behind them?"

Gu Jingzhe shook his head and said, "I only love Zhao Zhao wholeheartedly. No, mother, what you said will make others mistakenly think that I am very popular. Your son is not that charming."

Tong Huaqiong thought to herself, that’s because you don’t have a correct understanding of your face.

Gu Jingzhe wiped the sweat from his head. She didn't know why, but she always suspected that he had some evil intentions and would cling to the rich and powerful.

I felt a sense of grievance in my heart. You just don't believe me, right? I just want to show you how devoted I am.

Tong Huaqiong didn't expect that her beating would make her adopted son develop a rebellious heart, and from then on he never looked at any other woman except Lu Zhaozhao.

Of course this is a story for later.

......

After the twelfth lunar month comes the New Year.

In the blink of an eye, another New Year's Eve is here.

The Chinese New Year is always a happy time.

As soon as the twelfth lunar month begins, the family starts preparing for the New Year.

Tong Huaqiong's business lasted until the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, and she would be on holiday until the 16th day of the first lunar month.

This year, the business of Taohua Dessert, Jufulai Pig Farm and Weaving Workshop was very prosperous, with higher profits than in the past. The employees had been busy for a year and deserved a good year. Tong Huaqiong had always been a generous boss. In addition to giving everyone enough money for the festival, each person received five pounds of pork, two boxes of cakes and a piece of satin as a festival gift.

Everyone happily took the generous money and gifts to thank the host.

At the same time, I secretly made up my mind to continue the work next year.

On the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month, Master Su and Gu Jingzhe set up a table and put out pens, ink, paper and inkstone to write Spring Festival couplets for the villagers for free.

On New Year's Eve, red spring couplets are posted on the doors of every household, reflecting the white snow and making the entire Qinghe Bay shrouded in a peaceful and festive atmosphere.

The snow on the eaves, fences and the ground had not melted yet. Maner Xiaolong led a group of children to set off firecrackers in the snow.

The sound of firecrackers heralds a new era.

After a year of hard work, the preparation of the New Year's Eve dinner was handed over to Chen Sufen and Liu Yue'e. Fortunately, they had hired maids and old women at home, who only needed to give instructions and did not need to do anything themselves.

Tong Huaqiong sat in the room and read a storybook with Hong.

For the New Year’s Eve dinner, Tong Pandi and his family of three as well as Master Su were still invited to celebrate together.

Of course, there is also the man named Hong who works hard for Tong Huaqiong's family business.

Shopkeeper Qian scolded his son and daughter-in-law who were coming to Qinghewan to celebrate the New Year and sent them away. At dusk, he carried a roasted suckling pig and forced his way into Tong Huaqiong's house to join the New Year's Eve dinner.

What could Tong Huaqiong say but to invite him to the table?

Although Gu Dashu was still absent, because of the confirmed news about him, everyone was not in a good mood for the New Year like they were last year because they were worried about Gu Dashu and others at the border.

Everyone's mood on this year's New Year's Eve was not affected at all.

Not only was he not affected, but he was in high spirits.

Everyone sat around the table and dishes were served one by one.

Gu Dahan opened a jar of green plum wine and filled everyone's glasses.

Tong Huaqiong raised her glass, said Happy New Year and clinked glasses with everyone.

"It's the New Year."

"Good luck and good fortune."

"May you be happy and prosperous."

Adults and children all said auspicious words.

Tong Huaqiong took a sip of wine and, as usual, toasted to his parents and himself in his past life in his heart.

The New Year’s Eve dinner was lively and lasted until late, and the last dish was still dumplings.

A large and plump dumpling was served on the table. Mrs. Lei and Mrs. Chen were very good at making dumplings. They prepared three kinds of fillings: celery and pork, carrot and mutton, and onion and mutton.

"Boss, I put two copper coins in the dumplings. Let's see who is lucky enough to eat them." Mrs. Lei said with a smile.

"Then the boss must be able to eat it." Mrs. Chen hoped that Tong Huaqiong could eat it for good luck, after all, the more the boss gave her, the higher her monthly salary would be.

"Thank you for your good wishes." Tong Huaqiong said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaolong spat out a copper coin and a tooth from his mouth.

Xiaolong is in the process of changing his teeth and cannot eat hard food. One of his teeth has been loose for a long time and has not fallen out, which has affected his eating. It was actually brought out by the copper coin.

"I got it too." Maner took a copper coin from her mouth with her hand.

Everyone: "..."

Tong Huaqiong: “…”

Mrs. Lei exclaimed, "Young Miss and Young Master have only eaten their first dumpling, and they can get copper coins."

How lucky I am.

If it weren't for Mrs. Lei watching the whole process, she would have suspected that the two of them were cheating.

Tong Huaqiong smiled. What does this mean?

As expected of the male and female protagonists, their luck is extraordinary.

Just picking up any dumpling can bring good luck.

After eating the dumplings, it was almost midnight and firecrackers were heard in the village.

Soon, the entire Qinghe Bay was drowned in the sound of firecrackers.

Gu Dahan took a few children to set off fireworks in the yard. Tong Huaqiong saw through the window that the fireworks rose up and then exploded in the air.

The Western clock given by the Lu family rang a few times.

The new year begins.