After traveling through time, I led the whole village to become rich!

Wang Xingren sighed, "Alas, my mother said that sons should be raised in poverty. She's afraid that we'll develop a habit of spending money recklessly and learn bad habits in the future. My eldest sister gets five taels of pocket money every month, while Xingyao and I only get two taels."

Zhang Dahua chuckled and asked, "They say that the young men in the city like to drink wine. Is that true?"

Wang Xingren said quickly, "It's true that some people like to go out for drinks, but I haven't been there, not even once. The little money my mother gave me is not enough for me to spend, so how could I possibly go out for drinks?"

"Anyway, I don't know, so whatever you say is what it is..."

Wang Xingren was grilling the fish while Zhang Dahua was applying seasoning to it. The two of them were chatting intermittently.

Zhang Dahua has been with Wang Xingren for a long time, so she is bolder when talking to him. She also knows that Wang Xingren has an easy-going personality and is sometimes like a child.

People who often play with children and have childlike personalities are kind-hearted and cannot be considered bad.

Zhang Hulan, Ye Hongyun and the others looked at Wang Xingren and Zhang Dahua over there with smiles on their faces.

Wu Deyong and Jing'an Hou later caught a few bigger fish, and Zhang Hulan made pickled fish with them all.

It was the first time for Ye Hongyun and Ye Hongling to eat pickled fish, and they both thought it was delicious.

The main thing is that the fish no longer has any fishy smell after being marinated, and the fish meat is particularly tender.

Ye Hongyun smiled and said, "Hu Lan, please teach us how to cook this fish. We can make it at home later."

"Madam, please ask the cooks in your house to come and learn from me. I will teach them."

……

After dinner and lunch, Wang Xingren took Jing'an Hou and others to see the manor under construction.

Wang Xingren told Marquis Jing'an and Ye Hongling about the general plan for the manor, and then asked, "Dad, Mom, do you have any requirements for the manor and the house?"

Marquis Jing'an said, "Ask your grandfather. It's mainly your grandparents who are coming to live here. Your mother and I won't be able to come anytime soon. I estimate it will take at least five to ten years before we can enjoy a peaceful life."

Jing'an Hou then said to Wang Xingren, "I came here this time because I have something important to do. You and I will leave tomorrow, and you also have things to do."

Jing'an Hou told Wang Xingren what they were going to do. Wang Xingren's expression became more serious and he asked, "Is this really possible?"

Marquis Jing'an said, "There are some things we cannot block. No possibility can be given to him at all."

Wang Xingren nodded and said, "Okay, I will go to Ding'an Prefecture with my father tomorrow."

The people brought by Marquis Jing'an did not follow, they were waiting in Ding'an Mansion.

After a walk, I went back to Zhang Hujun's house.

When they arrived at the host's house, Ye Hongyun called the Zhang family together to discuss business.

Ye Hongling came this time to deliver the marriage certificate.

The wedding date for Wang Xingren and Zhang Dahua was set on the 16th day of the first lunar month after the New Year.

The wedding date has been set, and both families need to start preparing.

Wang Xingren said, "Dad, Mom, after Dahua and I got married, we were both away from the capital. Dahua also wants to help me with my business."

Ye Hongling wanted Wang Xingren and Zhang Dahua to stay in the capital, but she knew that Wang Xingren had his own plans and arrangements, and she didn't want to separate the couple just after her son got married, so she had to agree.

Then we discussed picking up the bride.

The two families are so far apart that picking up the bride is a problem.

The journey is long, and I’m afraid of something unexpected happening on the way, or missing the auspicious time.

Ye Hongling said, "How about I find a house for my in-laws in the capital, and you can go there in advance."

Zhang Hulan said, "I'm going to buy a house in the capital, and Dahua will get married there."

Li said hurriedly, "Sister, how can this be possible? We can just go to the capital and rent a house."

Zhang Hulan said, "Sister-in-law, it's okay. Buying a house in Beijing will be useful. If we want to visit Beijing in the future, we will have a place to stay.

Besides, there are several children in the family who are studying. If one of them does well in his studies, he might go to the capital to take exams in the future. Once he gets there, he will have a place to stay.”

Ye Hongyun said, "That's fine. I probably won't be here for too long. I might go back to the capital next year or the year after. Then, Hu Lan, you can come visit me often."

Zhang Hulan smiled and nodded. "Okay, then please ask Madam if there are any houses for sale in the capital. If the price is right, I'll buy one."

"Okay, leave it to me."

Ye Hongling said, "I'll be back in a few days, so I'll go ask. I'll take care of this matter."

After the matter was discussed, Wang Xingren and Marquis Jing'an left early the next morning.

Ye Hongling and Wang Xingyao went to Changning County with Ye Hongyun and Wu Deyong.

After everyone left, Li went to Zhang Hulan to discuss what to do with the dowry.

Zhang Hulan said, "Sister-in-law, just prepare it according to the betrothal gift their family gives.

Xingren's parents know our family situation, so they didn't offer a high betrothal gift, and we don't have to put on an act to get rich.

However, this live broadcast must be arranged for Dahua, and Dahua cannot be embarrassed.

Don't worry about the money, I have it."

Li wanted to say something, but couldn't, her throat was a little blocked.

After a long while, Li finally spoke, "Big sister, thank you! If you weren't at home, we would probably still be worried about filling our stomachs."

"Sister-in-law, why did you learn from Chunhua? We are a family and we don't have to talk behind each other's backs. I am also a member of the Zhang family."

Li smiled and wiped her eyes, then said with a smile, "Yes, my eldest sister is also a member of the Zhang family. Let's not talk about our differences."

Zhang Hulan then said, "Mother, let's go to the city tomorrow to buy Dahua's dowry."

Xiang Chunhua asked, "Do you still need to go to the capital to buy things?"

Zhang Hulan nodded. "Things in the county town aren't as good as those in the provincial capital. Gold and silver jewelry in the provincial capital are still better looking."

Xiang Chunhua immediately said, "I want to go too."

Zhang Hulan looked at Xiang Chunhua's growing belly and asked, "Are you okay? It'll take several hours in the carriage."

"It's okay, I'm in good health, no problem." Xiang Chunhua had never been to the provincial capital, and if she had the chance, she really wanted to go and see it.

So the next morning, all the Zhang family members went to the provincial capital.

Originally, it was planned that a few female relatives would go, but all the children also wanted to go together, so Zhang Hulan simply let them go together, and also took Old Man Zhang to visit the provincial capital.

In order to take care of Xiang Chunhua on the way and prevent her from being shaken, they walked slowly and did not arrive at the provincial capital until the afternoon.

Old man Zhang, Mrs. Wang, Mrs. Li, and Xiang Chunhua all kept looking at the streets of the city.

Xiang Chunhua said, "Sister, this prefectural capital is different. It's much bigger than the county town."

Zhang Hulan smiled and said, "Let's go find an inn first and rest for a while. After dinner tonight, I'll take you all to the city for a good stroll."