Song Sanniang's Journey to Wealth

Chapter 198 Departure

This is the style of a rich family marrying off their daughter, this is the real ten-mile red wedding.

The grand display at the He Mansion had already attracted much discussion among the people of the county. Some even ran to the dock to see the large ships of the He family that were carrying the dowry.

Although you can't see anything directly, you can take a look at it from the dock, and then brag about it to everyone and satisfy your curiosity.

The weather was good on the day of departure. There was no lingering spring rain. Although the weather was cold, the warm sunshine shone on people.

The people who came to see Song Sanniang off were all at the dock. Song Laoer and his wife and Si Niang were reluctant to say goodbye to Song Sanniang.

"Be careful along the way. When you are on the He family's boat, remember to be polite and don't eat or drink too much on the way.

Also, don't light the lamp on the boat and stay up late to read. I see you bought so many books. Read them when you arrive in Beijing, otherwise it will hurt your eyes.

When you get to Beijing, please write to us. I heard that it is very cold in Beijing. Please wear the clothes that everyone gave you and don't catch a cold.

I don't know if you can come back when your brother is born. If you can't come back, it's okay. Take care of yourself.

There are many high-ranking officials in the capital, you can't let your temper run wild, you have to control it. "Song Ersao said a lot in one breath, and she was afraid that she had missed something.

Song Sanniang also listened patiently. Song Laoda also came to see his niece off. He told Sanniang that he would take good care of the store in the county town and then watched the family talk from the side.

Grandfather Liu's family also came. They came to see off not only Uncle Liu and his wife, but also Song Sanniang. Grandfather Liu and his family gave instructions to Uncle Liu and Song Sanniang respectively before they felt relieved.

Qin Yuanyuan and Qin Haoxi also looked at Qin Haodong with tears in their eyes and told him to take care of himself. For a moment, the dock was filled with sadness of separation.

The custom here is that the elders will give red envelopes to the younger generations when they go out, implying a safe and smooth journey. Seeing that the time was almost up, everyone gave red envelopes to Song Sanniang and the others.

After bidding farewell to the elders, Song Sanniang boarded the boat. Everyone watched them leave in silence.

Song Sanniang and the others were led by the servants to board their own boats. Aunt Xu and her friends certainly couldn't board the same boat as Miss He and her friends.

Song Sanniang, Uncle Liu and his wife, and Qin Haodong boarded Miss He's boat. The boat was very large and was originally occupied by only Miss He's brother and sister and Mr. He San.

Now that Song Sanniang and her group have joined, the place is a little more lively. After Song Sanniang and her group board the boat, they are brought to Miss He and her group.

The boat hall where everyone gathers can accommodate more than ten tables. The hall is decorated magnificently.

When Song Sanniang arrived, the three masters of the He family were talking together. Master He San took the lead in greeting Uncle Liu and the other man. After all, they were both elders.

Uncle Liu and his partner were a little at a loss, so Song Sanniang came to the rescue and said, "Uncle, didn't you prepare a gift for us? Why don't you take it out? I want to see it."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Liu took out the gift he had prepared for the three of them. It was prepared by Song Sanniang in advance for the two of them.

He San's is a miniature fan wood carving, made of rosewood, which she bought from Master Tan.

When Master He San received the gift, he secretly glanced at Song Sanniang, who pretended not to notice.

Uncle Liu gave Miss He a beautifully shaped glass perfume bottle, and gave Brother He a Western pocket watch with an owl painted on the outer shell.

The gift given to Master He San by his aunt was a two-section telescope inlaid with silver and enamel. Although he had collected various telescopes, this was the first time he had received such a small one. This time he smiled at Song Sanniang with a very satisfied look.

The one that my aunt gave Miss He was a Western rouge powder box with a mirror, similar to a powder box. It was full of exotic style, and Miss He liked it very much.

The one given to He Xiaodi was a bronze statue of a foreign cavalryman, which was the length of a finger, but it had a switch. When the switch was turned on, the cavalryman would move and wave his sword.

He Xiaodi has seen all kinds of Western toys, such as music boxes and pendulum clocks, but this little gadget was the first time he had seen it. He started playing with it as soon as he got it.

These Western gadgets are not new to the Chen Kingdom now, especially in Xiantao Prefecture, where trade is frequent and there are many docks.

However, Song Sanniang had a good eye, so the little gadgets she found were quite eye-catching. The three people who received the gifts did not think the gifts were ordinary and they all liked them quite a bit. Only then did Uncle Liu and the other man feel relieved.

The two and Qin Haodong were soon taken to their cabin by servants, leaving Song Sanniang there to chat with the three.

This was the second time Song Sanniang had seen He Xiaodi. The first time they met, He Xiaodi didn't even glance at her. He had left his parents when he was young and grew up with Madam He, so he was a little spoiled.

But this time, I don't know whether the gift suits his taste or he is in a good mood, but he rarely looks at Song Sanniang straight in the eye. Song Sanniang can't help but laugh.

Miss He slapped He Xiaodi's arm and said, "What kind of attitude is this? I'm telling you, change your bad temper immediately, or you'll be dead when you see my parents in Beijing. My father hates people like you who are arrogant and rude the most."

He Xiaodi pouted unconvincedly, "How am I arrogant or rude? I have already greeted them."

"Who are they? You are just saying hello with your eyes raised to the sky. If your father sees you, you will be punished to reflect on your mistakes in the ancestral hall."

He's impression of his parents was a little vague. Although he had a bit of a young master's temper, he was still a decent person. So he asked with some concern, "Is Dad really that fierce?"

Master He San was looking at the scenery outside the window through a telescope while listening to his niece making his nephew laugh.

His elder brother was a very gentle and polite person, always friendly to everyone. On the contrary, his elder sister-in-law was the powerful one. As the mistress of the family, she also had a good-tempered husband. If she wasn't powerful, she wouldn't be able to control the people under her.

Song Sanniang learned some things about Mr. He and Mrs. He while chatting with everyone and drinking tea.

The second master He and his second wife were not together. The second master He and his concubine were in office. He was the prefect of Hanjiang Prefecture, so the He Mansion in the capital had only three masters: the first master He and his wife and the eldest young master He.

Also, when Miss He came to Beijing, it was not her who got married first, but her elder brother who got married first. She only went out after her elder brother finished his wedding.

Miss He felt helpless when she saw this little brother who had the temper of a rich young master but didn't realize it. Her grandmother didn't like her mother, so she took her little brother away from her. This was nothing, and it was also a way for her little brother to be filial to his parents.

But now I have learned my grandmother's style and have been spoiled by her. When I return to the capital, my mother will definitely punish me if she sees me like this. I want to correct him.

But the younger brother would definitely feel that his mother was not treating him well. He hadn't seen his parents for so long, and if she punished him as soon as he saw them, the situation would only become more and more tense. She couldn't help but sigh.

After listening to her words, Song Sanniang felt that the problem was not difficult. As long as the two sides had a good first impression when they met, they could slowly develop feelings. Children actually understood everything.

So Song Sanniang gave her an idea. She should first use something to hang He Xiaodi, and let him see his parents and do what she asked. When he did it, she would give him the thing. Then, just like using a carrot to lure a donkey, she would let He Xiaodi follow her.

Miss He thought this was a good idea, so she decided to do it this way.

The boat was moving very fast and left Xiantao Prefecture in the afternoon. The temperature dropped significantly after leaving Xiantao Prefecture. Although the river surface was not frozen, the cold wind could be felt on the face.