My humble days in ancient times

Two days later, the wedding day arrived. Tian Yuhe, wearing a red wedding dress and a red veil, sat in the Li family's room.

Tian Yuhe had no relatives from her mother's family, so she decided to take advantage of the opportunity to have the wedding done today. After the ceremony at noon, she would go back to the Li family home and have a reunion dinner in the evening before entering the bridal chamber.

The elderly Li couple privately invited the village head, several elderly clan elders, their neighbors, and two mothers-in-law who were good friends with the Lis. Together with Li's sons, daughters-in-law, and daughters-in-law, they prepared four tables of food. They prepared an extra table in case more people from the village came.

Xu Ruyi's uncle and aunt came early to help. Xu Dashan was a very honest man. His third uncle, his third aunt, and his younger aunt arrived late, not until dinner was almost served.

Find a wedding attendant and a matchmaker from all over the village.

Tian Yuhe, supported by her bridesmaid, stepped over the brazier and walked out of the yard. Xu Dachuan also came to greet her. At this time, He Tiezhu and his uncle arrived.

Xu Dafu and Li were dumbfounded: How come they came here? We didn’t even notify them!

Xu Dachuan was also worried: What's going on? How did they know?

Xu Dafu and his wife hurried over to greet him: "The in-laws are here."

He Tiezhu and the child's uncle, He Changsheng, walked over with stern faces. They ignored the old couple Xu Dafu and asked Dachuan, "Dachuan, why didn't you tell me when you got married so I could come and have a drink?"

Xu Dachuan suddenly felt guilty, thinking of He. It turned out that the funeral had only been less than two months ago, but why did it feel so long ago? At that time, He Tiezhu, an old man, had sent his beloved away. His tears were heartbreaking and grief-stricken, and it was really heartbreaking to hear about it.

Xu Dachuan calmed down and said, "Dad, I was wrong. I should have gone over and told you."

"My daughter is gone, and my son-in-law doesn't want to think of me as his father-in-law anymore." He Tiezhu looked at the newlyweds in front of him, dressed in festive attire. His daughter had just passed away, so how could they have red at home? He said angrily, "Xing'er just passed away, and there's no red at home. Are you confused?"

Xu Dachuan felt a little ashamed when he looked at the red clothes on his body, and didn't know how to start for a moment.

Hearing what He Tiezhu said, Li became anxious. She thought that with so many people and so many eyes watching her today, she couldn't let others laugh at her.

So he pulled Xu Dafu and walked forward with him, saying to He Tiezhu, "My dear in-laws, you see, we didn't hang red lanterns or red cloth or anything like that. We were just thinking about Xing'er. Besides, I haven't abused Xing'er since she married into our family. Dachuan has been really good to her and has never hit or scolded her in all these years. The villagers all know this. With so many people here today, tell me, brother, am I lying?"

He Tiezhu was stunned when he heard this: How could I respond to this? It seemed like I had no choice but to respond. Although he didn't torture her, he didn't help her with the children either.

He Tiezhu thought for a moment and said, "That's true, but I feel bad for my four grandchildren. I'm really worried. It hurts my heart just looking at them! How are these four children going to live in the future?"

Li took the opportunity to say, "Don't worry, no one will bully the children. From now on, they will have one more person who loves them." After saying that, Li gave the matchmaker a look, and the matchmaker quickly supported the bride and walked towards the main hall.

He Tiezhu: Can this stepmother really love the child? Will she treat the child well in the future?

Xu Ruyuan and Xu Qingyan ran over. He Tiezhu patted the tops of the two children's heads, then hugged Xu Qingyan. He Changsheng also took Xu Ruyuan's hand. They all walked towards the main hall together.

Xu Dafu and Li sat in the seats of honor.

The attendant shouted, "The auspicious time has arrived... A good day for a happy marriage. The bride and groom pay their respects. First to heaven and earth, second to their parents, and then to husband and wife..." Before he could finish his words, there was a loud bang, and a porcelain bowl was smashed to the ground.

There was a moment of silence, and the villagers looked at each other.

Xu Qinghe, who was standing by the door, still had a bowl in his hand. He held it high. Li was anxious: "Qinghe, put it down quickly..."

Xu Qinghe seemed not to hear and continued to fall to the ground. He said sadly, "Dad, Mom has only been dead for two months, why do you want to marry her now?" When something like this happened, the villagers could not say anything and could only watch.

Mrs. Li felt overwhelmed. It seemed like today was not a good day. "Qinghe, stop messing around. Be good and listen to me."

Xu Qinghe was furious: "I'm not kidding, I have my own mother, I don't want anyone else to be my mother."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ruyi's third uncle also came over to persuade Qinghe, lowering his voice and whispering in his ear: "Qinghe, so many people are watching, don't be impulsive and make others laugh at you."

Seeing this, He Tiezhu and He Changsheng hurried to Xu Qinghe's side.

Xu Dachuan's face was not looking good, and neither was Tian Yuhe's face under the veil. Tian Yuhe's eyes flashed with hatred: "I want to be a good stepmother and get along well with you. But you are so disrespectful to me that you have to make trouble on my wedding day. You really don't know what is good for you. If that's the case, don't blame me for not being good to you in the future."

Xu Dachuan kicked Xu Qinghe, who burst into tears.

"The couple bowed to each other... the ceremony was over."

"Wait a minute." Xu Ruyi asked, "All the uncles, grandfathers and grandmothers are here today. I want to ask, what should we call Aunt Tian from now on?"

Mrs. Li was unhappy: "Change your name during the reunion dinner tonight. From now on, you have to call me mother."

"Let the children call her Aunt Tian. They just lost their mother and they are not used to calling her someone else." He Changsheng said quickly.

Tian Yuhe was unhappy at this moment: "I don't mind, but I am married to Xu Dachuan now, and I am your mother in name, so you should just call me mother!"

Xu Ruyi said, "Dad, did you tell Mom that you're getting married today? Aunt Tian, ​​did you burn incense for Mom? If not, we can't call you Mom."

Xu Dachuan and Tian Yuhe were left speechless.

It was the first time that the villagers realized how capable Xu Ruyi was: He could even think of this, but other children would just cry and make a fuss.

Xu Ruyi continued, "Grandpa, grandma, uncle, the head of the village, all the uncles and grandmothers, we don't want to call her mother anymore. We want to sever ties with her..."

What? Everyone couldn't believe their ears. It's remarkable that someone so young could think like that. He's got guts.

He Tiezhu: How can this child be so bold? What good will happen to her if she falls into his hands in the future?

Xu Dachuan: Is this still my daughter? I never really noticed.

Li was annoyed: "Ruyi, what's wrong with you today? Stop messing around. Why are you talking nonsense?"

Xu Ruyi said, "Grandma, I'm not talking nonsense. My brother doesn't want to call me mother, and we don't want to either. It's better to just break off the relationship."

Tian Yuhe couldn't wait! Anyway, she didn't care about them. No, they were just severing ties with her, so she didn't have to call them "mother" anymore.

Seeing the two siblings quarreling, He Tiezhu's anger suddenly subsided. In his heart, he was secretly happy. Dachuan, you shouldn't get married so early, at least a year later!

Li was embarrassed. She thought that she could just keep He Tiezhu under control, but then these two naughty kids showed up. Li couldn't get too angry in front of so many people. She suppressed her anger and said, "You two live under the same roof, you see each other every day. How can you get along after you break up your relationship?"

Xu Ruyi smiled and said, "Since we're no longer related, we naturally won't live together. Let's move out."

He Tiezhu thought it was good. He wouldn't have to live under his stepmother's control. But it was not very safe.

Li then asked, "Where are you moving to?"

Xu Ruyi replied: "Being neighbors with Xu Xiaohua."