In the afternoon, Qin Yu was harvesting rice with the villagers in the rice fields to experience the life of a farmer.
The next morning, at dawn.
It was autumn.
After Qin Yu got up, he washed up and rushed to the village entrance. He had previously agreed with the matchmaker, Grandma Wang, to meet at this place.
Just as he reached the village entrance, Qin Yu saw Granny Wang. She had arrived quite early.
When Grandma Wang saw Qin Yu, she immediately went up to him and said."Young Master Qin, this old woman rushed here from the county city before dawn, afraid that I would delay Young Master's time.”
Qin Yu had given her a lot of money. Therefore, even if this Granny Wang did not sleep, she had to satisfy Qin Yu.
"Young Master, look, these are all betrothal gifts.”Grandma Wang pointed at the dozens of boxes of items behind her. There were gold and silver jewelry, rouge, cosmetics, snacks, wine, and meat.
There was also the most important betrothal token, the wild goose!
The betrothal gifts of the Spring and Autumn Period could be short of gold, silver, and treasures, but they could not be short of this.
As for why, Qin Yu did not carefully investigate it. Even Grandma Wang could not give a detailed reason. In any case, it was a etiquette passed down from the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Qin Yu thought that he was going to carry a wild goose and give it to Xi Shi and Zheng Dan. He felt that it was a little funny.
However, when in Rome, do as the locals do. Qin Yu still has to be loyal to the Spring and Autumn wedding etiquette.
"Granny Wang, now that the betrothal gifts are ready, come with me to propose marriage.”Said Qin Yu.
Grandma Wang then called the porters who were carrying the things and divided them into two teams. One team stayed where they were first, and the other team followed her and Qin Yu to Zheng Dan's house.
"Young Master, the etiquette is a little complicated. You might not be able to remember it. Anyway, just do as I say. It won't go wrong. This old woman has organized dozens of marriages and has never made a mistake.”Granny Wang chatted with Qin Yu as she walked.
The farmers who were preparing to get up early to harvest in the fields also noticed this betrothal procession.
This was the first time they had seen such a generous betrothal gift. However, when they saw that it was Qin Yu who wanted to propose marriage, they were no longer surprised. They all followed behind to watch the commotion.
"This Young Master Qin is going to Zheng Dan's house, right?”
"I knew it. Young Master Qin came back this time to give the betrothal gifts.”
"Say, Yi Guang and Zheng Dan, those two girls both like Young Master Qin, which one of them will marry Young Master Qin first?”
"I bet two copper coins that Zheng Dan will marry first. Didn't you see Young Master Qin betroth Miss Zheng Dan first?”
"That might not be the case. I will bet two bucks that it's Yi Guang. I heard that this lass has long lived in the same room as Young Master Qin.”
"What if the two of them marry at the same time? Just thinking about it makes me feel that this scene is a little erotic.”
……
Very soon, Qin Yu arrived at the entrance of Zheng Dan's house.
A group of children had already jogged all the way and sent the news to Zheng Dan's house in advance.
"Sister Zheng Dan, Young Master Qin is here to propose marriage to you!”
"Sister Zheng Dan, you're going to be the bride!”
When Zheng Dan heard this news, he was a little overjoyed. His face blushed and he hurriedly ran into the boudoir to look at himself in the mirror and tidy up his already smooth hair.
She was a little flustered and excited, but more than that, she was happy.
"Young Master, you are finally going to marry a concubine.”Zheng Dan whispered to the bronze mirror. She inserted the jade hairpin that Qin Yu had given her into her hair bun.
This pearl jade hairpin was the token of their love.
……
Qin Yu arrived at the door of Zheng Dan's house. Old Man Zheng and Madam Zheng welcomed him gladly and greeted each other politely.
Then, the sharp-tongued Granny Wang began to speak,"Old Man Zheng, this time, I have specially come to propose marriage to your Young Lady Zheng Dan on behalf of Young Master Qin. Young Master Qin and Zheng Dan are a match made in heaven.”
"That's right, that's right. That girl Zheng Dan already has someone in her heart for Young Master Qin. Now that Young Master Qin has come to propose marriage, we are really happy. We have finally found a good home for our daughter.”Old Man Zheng put out all kinds of fruits and snacks for the porters to enjoy.
"Then let's discuss the wedding date. I think five days is a good day. On the night of the full moon on the 15th, the flowers are full and the moon is full.”Grandma Wang said logically.
"Then let's set it five days later. As long as Young Master Qin agrees, we have no objections.”Zheng Dan's parents said in an easygoing manner.
Then, Grandma Wang leaned closer to Old Man Zheng and Madam Zheng's ears and whispered,"On that day, besides marrying your daughter, Miss Zheng Dan, Young Master Qin also wants to marry that Miss Shi Yi Guang. The three of them will bow and get married at the same time.”
"I have no objections. Zheng Dan and Yi Guang, that lass, have been washing gauze together since they were young and have a very good relationship. They can serve Young Master Qin together and also have each other as companions.”Old Man Zheng and Mrs. Zheng said,"But Grandma Wang, can you handle this type of marriage?" Don't mess up the etiquette."
"As long as you have no objections, I, Grandma Wang, will ensure that the arrangements are properly made.”Grandma Wang said confidently, and then proceeded with the important part of the betrothal gift.
"Where's Miss Zheng Dan? Is she hiding in her room because of shyness? Quickly let her come out to meet Young Master Qin, she still needs to give him a gift.”After Granny Wang said that, Zheng Dan, who was secretly eavesdropping behind the curtain, walked out elegantly with small steps.
She glanced at Qin Yu, but she was a little shy and lowered her head.
She stood beside Qin Yu and did not know what to say.
Granny Wang handed Qin Yu a red silk belt and said."Young Master, this is the red tassel, it's used to tie up the young lady's hair during the engagement. You have to tie it on Young Lady Zheng Dan's hair personally, and when we meet in the wedding room, you can take it off.”
Qin Yu nodded. He took the red tassel and walked in front of Zheng Dan. He still whispered into Zheng Dan's ear and whispered: "Zheng 'er, these formalities are not important. What's most important to me is your intentions. Tell me personally, are you willing to marry me and be my bride?”
Zheng Dan's originally lowered head, although his face was already red with embarrassment, still looked at Qin Yu seriously and said in a low voice."Young Master, Zheng Er is willing. I hope that we will never be separated.”
Qin Yu looked at Zheng Dan's stunning face and gently held up her waist-length hair. Then, he used the red tassel to tie it up a few times and tied it into a knot.
The marriage has been decided
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