GBP Chapter 61 Getting Married at the End of the Year
Chapter 61 Getting Married at the End of the Year
Time flies! It's already Lunar New Year's Eve. Lunar New Year's Eve is not only the last day of the year, but also Zhou Xi and Yang Yuxuan's wedding. The wedding venue was beautifully decorated, with red lanterns hanging high and colorful ribbons fluttering in the breeze. Zhou Xi looked dashing in his wedding attire; Yang Yuxuan was stunningly beautiful in a red dress. The two walked hand in hand down the red carpet, receiving blessings from everyone.
At the wedding banquet, everyone was filled with laughter and joy, celebrating this wonderful moment together. Zhao Shouyi sat in a corner, watching the happy Zhou Xi and Yang Yuxuan, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He knew he had missed his chance, but he was genuinely happy for Zhou Xi.
As night fell, fireworks lit up the entire village. Zhou Xi and Yang Yuxuan embraced, making an eternal vow. Their love story, like the dazzling fireworks, was beautiful and radiant.
On New Year's Eve, people not only eat a reunion dinner but also stay up all night. That evening, children set off firecrackers and played around in the courtyard. The men sat together, discussing next year's farming. Yang Yuxuan and Zhou Xi joined in, listening to the elders' experiences.
Ye Beichen took Su Yuning outside to enjoy the beautiful fireworks, while the eldest son of the Su family and his wife stayed in the yard to watch the children, since their children were still quite young.
It was late at night, and everyone was still immersed in the joyful atmosphere. At this moment, Madam Yang brought out a plate of steaming dumplings and said, "Come and eat dumplings!" Everyone gathered around and enjoyed the delicious dumplings.
"Grandma, why do we have to eat dumplings on New Year's Eve?" Zhou Xi asked curiously.
Madam Yang smiled gently and replied, "It's a tradition passed down from the older generation. It's said that eating dumplings on New Year's Eve will prevent your ears from freezing. Everyone should remember to eat dumplings!"
"Okay!" everyone replied with smiles.
After eating dumplings, everyone waited together for the New Year to arrive. Finally, midnight arrived, and the new year began. Everyone congratulated each other, hoping for favorable weather and abundant harvests in the coming year.
On this joyous night, the Yang residence was filled with the festive spirit and warmth of the New Year. People welcomed the new year with hopes for the future.
"Dong dong dong!" The New Year's bell rang, and firecrackers filled the streets and alleys. The new year has begun!
Some were happy while others were sad. On the grasslands, the leader, Kaide, had yet to make any plans, and his wife, Nangong Xiawu, was nearly frozen to death in the sheepfold.
When her personal maid passed by the sheepfold, the dusty-faced Nangong Xiawu hurriedly inquired...
"Any news about Cade? When is he coming to rescue me?"
The maid shook her head and left with a cold expression. At this moment, Nangong Xiawu actually laughed foolishly, "Hahaha, I've actually become a shepherd, and I can never leave in this lifetime."
However, things took a turn for the better that evening. The maid secretly told Nangong Xiawu that Cade had sent a message, instructing her to burn down the granary. Nangong Xiawu nodded in agreement and then accepted the flint and steel from the maid.
Afterwards, Nangong Xiawu quietly slipped to the vicinity of the granary, then lit a torch with a flint and steel. Taking advantage of the guards' inattention, she threw the torch directly into the granary, and the granary instantly burst into flames!
Looking at the raging fire in the granary, Nangong Xiawu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew her mission was complete. Now, all she wanted was to escape this dangerous place as quickly as possible and reunite with Cade.
However, just as she turned to leave, a figure blocked her path. Nangong Xiawu looked closely and saw that it was the new alliance leader!
The new alliance leader glared fiercely at Nangong Xiawu, his eyes flashing with anger. He never imagined that his meticulously planned scheme would be ruined by a woman.
"You despicable woman!" the new leader said through gritted teeth. "How dare you burn down my granary!"
Nangong Xiawu straightened her back and met the new leader's gaze without fear. "I only did what I was supposed to do. You killed so many people; it's an outrage against humanity!"
The new leader, enraged, raised his sword and lunged at Nangong Xiawu. At that critical moment, Cade arrived with his men and engaged the new leader's guards in a fierce battle.
Finally, it goes without saying that Cade successfully reclaimed the territory that was rightfully his. As for his wife, she also underwent a magnificent transformation, going from a disheveled country bumpkin to a beautiful and charming leader's wife in just one day.
"Madam, it's my fault. I've made you suffer," Cade replied with a look of shame.
Nangong Xiawu smiled and replied, "It's alright, everything is in the past. We'll get better and better."
"Yes, I will spend the rest of my life protecting you," the grassland leader, Cade, replied earnestly.
"I haven't been back to my parents' home in a long time. Could you take me back to visit?" Nangong Xiawu asked gently.
“Okay, I’ll take you home in a few days once we’re settled.” Cade replied with a smile.
Afterwards, Cade and Nangong Xiawu held hands and solemnly announced to the guards that...
"The grasslands belong to us. From now on, we will share both the good times and the bad, and work together to protect our homeland!"
"Yes, sir!" everyone responded in unison.
In the capital of the Song Dynasty, New Year's Day was very lively and festive. Large red lanterns were hung outside the shops, and red paper-cut window decorations were pasted on the doors. In addition, there were all kinds of Spring Festival couplets. Some were catchy poems, some were blessings and expectations, and some were simple, just the character "福" (fortune) pasted upside down on the door.
Chestnut Girl is still single, and she wants to get married soon, but... Jundong has married someone else.
She was walking alone on the street when she happened to run into the village chief's nephew, who was returning to the city. He came over and asked her what was wrong.
"Chestnut, why are you out alone? Why isn't Jundong with you?"
Chestnut Girl responded with a wry smile, "In the end, I was wrong. Jundong is with someone else."
"Who is it?" the village chief's nephew asked, puzzled.
Chestnut Girl replied, "You recognize that person? It's Sakura Girl."
"What?!" The village chief's nephew looked at Chestnut Girl in surprise. "You're not kidding me, are you?!"
“I’m being very serious,” Chestnut Girl replied.
At this moment, the village chief's nephew, holding Chestnut Girl's hand, stormed up to Jun Dong and sternly questioned him.
"Jun Dong, have you forgotten about Chestnut Girl? She washes your clothes and cooks for you, how could you have the nerve to push her away?"
“I know, but I think I should marry someone who can help my career, not a nanny,” Jun Dong replied shamelessly.
At this point, the village chief's nephew went to ask the old man again.
"Senior, didn't you promise to marry your daughter to me? How can you go back on your word so easily? What about your integrity? What about your conscience? Doesn't your conscience hurt?"
The old man sighed helplessly, "Alas! I'm really sorry, it was Sakura's own decision, what could I do? I'm helpless too!"
Then, the village chief's nephew went to ask Yingzi, "I took you to see the doctor, not him! How much time have I spent on you? How could you forget me as soon as you got better? What makes Jundong better than me? Were you deceived by his sweet talk?"
Sakura smiled politely and replied, "You misunderstood. Jun Dong and I were betrothed as children, and we have a lot in common, so I married him."
"Then what am I supposed to do? Did all my efforts go to waste?" the village chief's nephew asked angrily.
Sakura turned to look at her father, and the old man immediately gave him a box of gold ingots. "This is compensation for you, and also a small token of my appreciation. Please don't find it offensive."
"Then I shall respectfully accept your offer!" the village chief's nephew replied with a bow, then left with a box of gold and Chestnut Girl.
"What are you planning to do next?" Chestnut Girl asked him on the chilly street.
The village chief's nephew replied, "Since I can't become the head of the escort agency, there's no point in staying there. I want to buy a house in the city and visit other escort agencies to find a job and earn money to support my family."
"That's great, good luck!" Chestnut Girl replied with a smile.
"By the way, where are you planning to go?" the village chief's nephew asked with concern.
Chestnut Girl spoke frankly, "I haven't visited my grandmother in a long time. Today is the Spring Festival, and I want to go back and celebrate the festival with her."
"I'll go with you!" the village chief's nephew offered.
"Is this... appropriate?" Chestnut asked worriedly, after all, they had broken up a long time ago.
"Grandma doesn't know we broke up, does she?" the village chief's nephew asked. Chestnut shook her head and said, "No."
“Then let’s keep it from her. I plan to bring her to the city so she can take care of our home. We’ll support her in her old age, and she can cook for us,” the village chief’s nephew replied earnestly.
"What do you mean? Us?" Miss Chestnut thought she had misheard and quickly asked.
The village chief's nephew nodded. "Yes, let's make up. After all, we were in love."
The chestnut girl looked at him with a half-smile, "You really don't want wealth and fame anymore?"
The village chief's nephew grabbed her hand and replied confidently, "I only care about you!"
And so, the two embraced again on the cold, windswept street and made up.
The elderly in the family eagerly awaited their grandchildren's return. They cleared the snow from the doorway early in the morning and prepared delicious candies and melon seeds, waiting for their arrival to offer New Year's greetings. They waited and waited, hoping and hoping, thinking and thinking, until they were almost asleep at the table. Finally, they heard their granddaughter's call from outside the door.
"Grandma! We're back! We've come to wish you a Happy New Year!"
The elderly woman smiled and opened the door to greet her. A young couple knelt before her, responding with cheerful smiles, "Happy New Year!"
The old man nodded happily, "Yes, Happy New Year! Come on in!"
Afterwards, Chestnut Girl and the village chief's nephew entered the room with gifts.
Afterwards, the old man brought out all sorts of delicious food to treat them: tangerines, apples, popcorn...
Because the old man lived alone, he didn't have much food at home. He made scrambled eggs with scallions and stir-fried shredded potatoes. The village chief's nephew then took out roast chicken and pork skin jelly from the horse-drawn cart, which made up four dishes.
Afterwards, Chestnut Girl and her grandmother made dumplings together, and after the dumplings were cooked, everyone ate together.
At the dinner table, the old man brought up the old topic again.
"Young man, how are you getting along with my granddaughter? When are you getting married?"
The village chief's nephew replied with a smile, "Grandma, Chestnut and I are doing very well, and we'll get married on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month."
"That's great! Where do you plan to get married?" the old man asked kindly.
“In the city,” Chestnut Girl replied. “And Tianqi said that after we get married, we’ll bring you to live in the city so you can enjoy a comfortable life there.”
The old man smiled and waved his hand, "I appreciate your kindness, but I'm not used to living outside. I'll stay in this old house. Come back and visit when you have time."
At this moment, Chestnut Girl's tears fell to the ground like beads from a broken string. She pleaded pitifully, "Grandma, I'm so lonely without you by my side. Please come back to the city with me. I'd like you to help take care of my child in the future."
"Okay, okay, don't cry, I'll go!" Finally, the old man nodded in agreement.
Afterwards, the group arrived in the city and rented a house to stay in. The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window. Chestnut got up early and prepared a hearty breakfast for her grandmother. After eating, she accompanied her grandmother to stroll around the city.
The grandmother and granddaughter walked hand in hand through the bustling streets, with Chestnut patiently introducing the city's wonders to her grandmother. Curiosity and excitement shone in the grandmother's eyes as she listened attentively to Chestnut's explanations, occasionally letting out gasps of amazement.
Around noon, the village chief's nephew found a pleasant place to stay. The house wasn't big, but it was decorated warmly and comfortably. He brought his grandmother and chestnut to the new house, and as soon as his grandmother entered, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
"Grandma, what do you think of this house?" Chestnut asked with a smile.
"It's great. The house gets good natural light and has a yard where we can grow vegetables and such," the old man replied with satisfaction.
"This is the city! We brought you here to enjoy your retirement, why are you bringing up growing vegetables again?" Chestnut Girl said helplessly. The old woman didn't say anything for a moment, because she was afraid that her granddaughter would be angry, and also afraid that her grandson-in-law would be unhappy.
"Grandma's got nothing better to do, so let her grow vegetables if she wants, as long as she doesn't feed the chickens, ducks, or geese," the village chief's nephew said with a smile, trying to smooth things over.
"Yes, thank you, grandson-in-law," the old man replied with a smile.
"Don't be so polite, you can stay here comfortably," the village chief's nephew replied generously.
In the days that followed, Chestnut Girl and the village chief's nephew carefully decorated the house. They bought soft beds and warm bedding so that their grandmother could rest in peace. The house was filled with fresh flowers and green plants, brimming with life and vitality.
Grandma gradually adapted to city life, and her bond with Chestnut deepened. Every day, Chestnut would take time to chat with Grandma, go for walks, and share the little things in life. Meanwhile, the village chief's nephew worked hard to create a better future for this small family.