webnovelfull Chapter 316 All is Well
Chapter 316 All is Well
When they were about ten meters away from the banyan tree, they saw Zhang rolling up her sleeves and showing her silver bracelet to the villagers.
"Don't think my second son is quiet on weekdays. Today he took 20 taels of silver and went to the town to buy this silver bracelet for me and his wife. It's worth raising a child. I have never worn such a beautiful silver bracelet."
The villagers nearby looked envious and echoed:
"Your Aning built a big yard and left three rooms for you two elders.
Now that my second son has made money, he still wants to buy things for you. He's a good boy...
Sister-in-law, you are now almost as old as an old lady from a wealthy family."
"How can that compare? My children are filial and our lives are getting better and better. I am happy."
Zhang was so happy that Song Dashan beside her straightened his back and touched the hairpin on his head from time to time, as if he was afraid that others would not see it.
Song Juan'er did the same, holding a brand new embroidered handkerchief and a pair of brand new earrings that sparkled in the setting sun.
Seeing this, Song Nian felt mixed emotions. These things were not good things at all and could not be compared with a bracelet inlaid with gems worth dozens of taels. Song Juaner's earrings and handkerchief were gifts, but the three of them were as happy as children.
He suddenly understood the meaning of making money and making himself and his family happy, which was much more real than those illusory things.
"Happy events bring joy to people. Look at grandma, she looks several years younger."
Song Nian nodded. It was getting late. Zhang and Song Dashan saw Song Nian and Aning coming back from the river. They didn't ask much questions. After returning home, they applied some medicine to Song Nian's hands. The family had a happy meal together. After the meal, they discussed what to prepare for tomorrow.
On the second day, all the villagers were busy. Song Erhe took the carpenter and a few other men up the mountain to look for beams for the new main house.
Zhang and Song Dashan brought the villagers to help, slaughtering chickens and sheep, frying meatballs, and washing vegetables...
Song Anning went to the town several times with Song Nian and Xiao Ming to buy candy, prepare a small basket of copper coins, and also red cloth, fragrant wood, and firecrackers for the new house's beams...
The whole family was busy as hell, but everyone had a smile on their face. This was the first time in the history of the Song family that they had built a large blue brick courtyard, and it was also the most iconic house in the surrounding villages. They were indescribably excited.
On the 16th day of the fourth lunar month, it is a good time to put up beams and build stoves, and everything will be auspicious.
Song Dashan and Song Erhe asked an old man to look at the date and studied it for a long time.
Early in the morning, before daybreak, the Song family got up early, found their newly made clothes, and packed them neatly.
Wang Ying'er got up in the middle of the night, washed herself, and found a purple-red skirt from the closet, very solemnly.
Before breakfast, Song An Ning knocked on her door. When she heard no sound from inside, she pushed the door open and came in. She saw her mother sitting upright on the bed, looking at her tenderly.
"Mother, this is the silver hairpin I brought back from town. It will look great on you, Aning."
She thought Wang Ying'er wanted to pretend until the last moment, so she didn't expose her and walked up to her to put the hairpin on her.
"Your clothes are a bit dark in color. Go change into the pink ones you washed two days ago. You need to wear something festive today."
"..."
Song An Ning was at a loss when her mother spoke so bluntly. She put on a surprised expression and said in delight:
"Mother, are you okay? All good things are coming in one day. How are you feeling now? Does your head still hurt?"
Wang Ying'er smiled and patted her, then replied slowly:
"Little girl, you should have known that I was fine a long time ago, otherwise you wouldn't have come to me and mess with me for no reason, annoying me...
Hurry up and put the hairpin on me. I have never seen such a beautiful silver hairpin before."
"Hehe, Sister Yingchun said before that you are different from before, so I guessed a little bit. Mom must have her own concerns for not telling you, so Aning will help you keep it a secret."
Wang Ying'er expressed her thoughts, then leaned over to Song Anning's ear and said:
"Don't let them know yet. Wait until the beams are put up and your mother recovers. Your grandparents will definitely be happy."
"Okay, then I'll go back and change my clothes, bring the food in later, and help keep this a secret for Mother!"
"Okay, all good. Change your headband to a festive color, and don't forget..."
Song Anning rushed out of the house and felt that the air was particularly fresh today. After breakfast, the family went to the new house to get busy.
Zhang also specifically reminded Song Anning:
"Aning, raising the beam is a big deal. Bring your mother over later. No matter what she is, she is the mistress of this family and must be present.
If you're worried she might go crazy or run away, your aunt and I will hold her back, and nothing will happen."
"Don't worry, grandma, I'll bring mom over later."
It is still some time before the auspicious time, but there are already many villagers in the yard of the new house. The younger ones are helping, and the older ones are sitting at the table chatting.
Several families brought a basket of eggs or a goose as gifts, which were auspicious objects when building a new house. Most of them gave copper coins directly, sixty-six or eighty-eight pieces, wrapped in a red cloth.
The yard was decorated with red and colorful decorations, and the wing rooms had been built, waiting for the main house to be completed before people could move in.
Seeing that it was almost time, Song An Ning trotted home and brought Wang Ying'er over.
"Mother, you haven't been to see the new house yet, right? The yard is huge, with a row of blue brick houses. Madam, please come in..."
"Haha, you girl..."
Wang Ying'er scratched her daughter's nose, and the mother and daughter walked towards the new house hand in hand.
After entering the yard, everyone was stunned for a moment when they saw Wang Ying'er. She looked no different from an ordinary person. Today was such a good day, would she suddenly go crazy?
Zhang and Song Juan'er hurried forward, fearing that Wang Ying'er would be scared when seeing strangers.
Wang Ying'er held Zhang's hand and said with a smile, "Mother, you have worked hard these days."
"Hey, Ying'er, are you okay?
Happy news, great news! My daughter-in-law is cured! "
Zhang had just said a few words when she covered her mouth with her hands and her eyes turned red. All the good things happened on this day, and she was so happy that she couldn't speak.
Song Zeyuan and Song Anyue were playing with the children in the village. When they saw their mother wake up, they ran over excitedly and became Wang Yinger's leg pendants.
"Mom, woo woo woo, you're finally better..."
Wang Ying'er quickly took out her handkerchief and wiped the tears from Zhang and the two children, comforting them: "Don't cry, don't cry. Today is a good day, and we should all smile."
"Ying'er is right, we can't cry today.
Double happiness, our Song family is prosperous."
Zhang held Wang Ying'er's hand tightly and wiped away her tears. Seeing this, everyone started to say auspicious words.
For a moment, the new house was bustling with activity. Someone shouted that it was almost time. Xiao Ming came out and shouted loudly:
"Please take a seat, host, and congratulate us..."