Sun Shi glanced at the two sisters in the kitchen, her face full of satisfaction.

“Okay, let’s go together.”

The three of them went to the pond together. Sun's basket was filled with cabbage, radishes, and spinach.

Yang Ruolan's basket was filled with chickens, ducks, and a large grass carp.

Yang Ruqing also wanted to help carry some things, but Sun and Yang Rulan refused to agree.

"There aren't many things, just my sister-in-law and I carrying them. You can just walk with your hands free and follow us." Yang Rulan smiled.

Yang Ruqing smiled happily and nodded.

Three people arrived at the edge of the pond. At the edge of the pond, a group of women had already gathered, all busy washing clothes in the water.

The laundry, the vegetables washing, all are preparing for tonight's big dinner, and also for the dishes on New Year's Day and the second day.

"Qing'er, come here, wash up over here."

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Guihua greeted them from this side, and the three of them came over to Guihua's side and squatted together to wash.

"Oh, Qinger's mother, you are indeed more fortunate than me. Both Qinger and Lan'er are by your side."

"My little Yu won't be coming home for the New Year again this year, oh well, I just don't know what that girl is thinking!" Guihua said to Sun Shi while washing.

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"It's been two years, and she hasn't come back home for the New Year. The last time I saw her was at Qing'er and Tang Ya'zi's wedding."

“I can hardly remember what Xiaoyu looks like anymore,” Guihua said.

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Sun Shi didn't know how to comfort Guihua, so she just said: "Xiaoyu has grown up now and is in charge of the tavern. She will be fine."

"Don't worry about her, she might come back after the New Year!" Mrs. Sun said.

"Mother Qing'er, me and Chang Geng, we actually have another worry!" Guihua sighed and shook her head.

“My little rain is a little bigger than Qinger. Qinger is almost going to be a mother, and she hasn't even found a husband yet.”

"Little Yu's sister-in-law is going to marry into the family next year. Once her sister-in-law moves in, Little Yu will have delayed for another year and a half, becoming an old maid, not to mention that her sister-in-law won't be happy having her around at home!" Guihua said.

Upon hearing this, Sun's face also revealed a similar expression of embarrassment.

My sister-in-law has entered the house, and this home is practically half run by her.

Even if the mother-in-law has the guts to suppress her daughter-in-law, the daughter-in-law wouldn't dare to make a scene openly, but she would argue with her son behind closed doors.

My house is restless every other day, this isn't good!

>Has anyone come to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage?

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Thinking of this, Mrs. Sun couldn't help but lower her voice and ask Guihua.

Guijia glanced around and lowered her voice, "From last year to this year, three families have come to inquire about this matter. One is from a neighboring village, and the other two are from our own village."

"Our village? Who are you?"

“Jade Pillar, Wang Liang.”

“Oh?” Sun shi was startled, then a smile appeared on her face.

On the side, Yang Ruqing heard this and also showed a look of surprise.

Jade Pillar, is the brother of Bao Zhu.

Wang Liang is Baozi Ge, the youngest son of Li Zhengbo's family.

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Baozi Ge went to propose to Xiaoyu, Yang Ruqing had expected it. When Baozi Ge was in the south, he had shown his affection for Xiaoyu everywhere.

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Brother Jade Pillar went to propose marriage too, hehehe, this is interesting.

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Unexpectedly, even Yu Zhu, who is usually so carefree and unrestrained, has developed feelings for Xiao Yu.

This is truly a case of "a hundred families seeking a daughter, but only one to be found." It's just a pity that Xiaoyu's heart, I wonder if it's still tied to Ning Su now?

Oh, this love line is so messy! I wonder if the Moon Old Man is drunk.

How are you getting back then?

Beside her, Sun lowered her voice and asked Guihua.

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Luckily, the pond was quite noisy. Where Mrs. Sun and Guihua were squatting was relatively more secluded.

It was hushed again, so low that no one else could hear it.

However, Yang Ruqing heard it all clearly. In fact, when Mrs. Sun asked Guihua these questions, she even deliberately shifted her steps and came to stand behind the two of them.

Only to hear Guihua sigh and say, "It's not good to go back, but agreeing isn't right either. Refusing isn't appropriate either."

“We can all just put it off for now. Let’s wait until our daughter comes home and ask her what she thinks.” Guihua said.

Sun shi nodded: "It seems, it is really necessary to urge Xiaoyu back for a visit!"

Guì huā said, "Isn't that exactly what I mean!"

Then, Guihua turned to Yang Ruqing beside her, seeking help in her eyes: "Ruqing, you must have heard it too? Help your aunt..."

Yang Ruqing said, "Auntie, I'll go home later and write a letter, and send it to the south with a carrier pigeon for Xiaoyu."

"Aunt, don't worry, I promise to tell her everything that's going on at home. I'll make sure she comes back no matter what!"

Hearing Yang Ruqing's words, Guihua nodded gratefully: "That's good, then I'll trouble you, Ruqing."

Yang Ruqing smiled and waved her hand: "Auntie, you don't need to be so polite with me. I and Xiaoyu are good sisters, and I also hope she can find her own soulmate soon!"

The osmanthus flowers nodded one after another, "Good, good, I'll go with auntie."

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The sound of gunfire from the hills behind us never ceased for a whole morning.

Those who are living, in this way, express their grief for those who have passed away.

Humans are like that, generation after generation, the old are eliminated, and new life continues.

Many things are passed down from generation to generation like this.

The three of them finished washing all the vegetables and, after returning to the courtyard, began to chop and prepare them.

Chicken and duck are cut into pieces, braised chicken and clear stewed old duck soup, these are the two heavy dishes on the big meal.

In addition, there's fish, meat, and various stir-fries.

Dates, red dates, and glutinous rice balls are all indispensable.

Of course, as a characteristic home dish of this area, the double-boiler meatballs and meat patties are the stars.

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Even those with missing teeth and children with incomplete sets of teeth are all looking forward to these meatballs.

So, housewives put their heart into preparing a grand feast, the most important meal of the year.

Extremely meaningful!

As noon approached, the men from Lao Yang's family returned from burning incense on the mountain.

After arriving home, Yang Huazhong and his companions didn't even take a break before heading straight to the front and back yards to put up Spring Festival couplets.

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Yang Ruqing and Yang Rulan, sisters, then brought hot tea to the front yard.

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In the front yard, Yang Huazhong was standing on a stool to paste couplets. Da'an and Yang Yongbai were helping him on the side.

“Father, please have some hot tea first.” Yang Ruqing said.

Then Yang Ruolan offered a bowl of tea to Da'an and pulled Yang Yongbai aside, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

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“Did you go burn incense and kowtow to your mother today?” Yang Ruolan asked.

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Yang Yongbai nodded. "I kowtowed, and I kowtowed several times for your sister too."

Yang Ruolan smiled with satisfaction and patted Yang Yongbai's head: "Good, Yongbai is really sensible."

Yang Yongbai said, "Sister, I saw Dad go burn incense for Mom too."

Yang Ruolan's wiping motion paused slightly, then she said, "Ignore him, don't mention him, whatever he does."

Yang Yongbo nodded obediently.