Three snatches Tanhualang

Chapter 71 Homecoming

On the second day, I boarded the boat and headed south all the way, returning to Yangzhou just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Song's father and Song's mother had already received the news that their two sons were coming back, so Song Yu just left. Not long after he left, the youngest son hadn't seen him for a whole year, and now he is returning to his hometown again. , Half a month ago, people were sent to the pier every day to wait.

Finally got the news that Song Yu and the others will arrive this afternoon, Third Brother Song personally took people to the pier to guard, a banquet was set up at home, all the close members of the Song family, including Song's mother's natal family, came.

The people in Yangzhou also got gossip. They heard that Tan Hualang of the Song family was going home to visit relatives. Today, seeing Song Sanlang and a group of servants waiting imposingly, they guessed that Song Yu, the Wenqu star, was about to arrive. , all rushed to watch the excitement.

Song Yu and the others saw a large group of people on the shore from a distance, and when they were about to touch the shore, they recognized the third brother standing at the front of the pier. Song Yu excitedly stood on the bow of the boat and waved to him. It's very calm.

On the shore, Song Yu called third brother excitedly, Song Jin patted Song Yu on the shoulder and said, "Not bad, they are so tall, but a little thin!" Then he turned and greeted Song Yu, "Second brother, what am I doing?" Do you think you are thinner than Ah Yu?"

Song Yu didn't tell his family what happened in the capital, fearing that they would worry in vain, but now he only said that he was not used to taking the boat all the way down, so he lost weight.

Song Yu and Song Yu rode in a carriage, with Song Jin at least in front, followed by dozens of people carrying burdens, all of which were gifts that Song Yu and the others brought back from the capital for their elders and relatives, and they walked slowly all the way to the Song Mansion, Both sides were full of people, this scene was so lively that it caught up with the original parade.

When we arrived at the Song Mansion, Brother Song had already been waiting at the door. When Song Yu and Song Yu got off the carriage, even someone as calm as Brother Song was a little excited.

I went into the room and met Song's father and Song's mother. Song's father was a real person, and he was so excited that he didn't know what to say, so he kept saying "Okay...okay..."

When Mother Song saw Song Yu, her eyes were a little red, and she grabbed Song Yu's arm and looked up and down.

Song Yu was also a little excited, and Song's mother watched for a long time before meeting the elders one by one. The grandfather and grandmother were obviously older, but fortunately they were very energetic.

Everyone was very happy, chattering, asking this and that, Song Yu didn't even have time to answer, but his heart was very warm, and finally... went home.

At the dinner party, Song Yu toasted in turn. The scene was somewhat similar to when he was seeing him off for the scientific research, but it was also different.

At that time, everyone only regarded him as a talented child, but now that Song Yu has been selected as Tanhua and became a supervisor, and seeing that he has matured a lot, he should be regarded as an adult.

Now the little nephew would run over by himself, holding a small cup to toast with him, his articulation is still poor, but when it comes to toasting words, he is very clever, Song Yu likes it very much , quickly took out the gift specially prepared for him.

After the wine was half drunk, Song's mother asked: "How long do you plan to stay this time, it's rare to go back, so let's stay longer."

"My child thinks the same way. This time I took a three-month vacation, and I can stay at home for about a month after excluding the time spent on the road."

Mother Song didn't expect to be able to stay for so long, she was obviously very happy, "It's so good, there is a happy event that I haven't told you two brothers yet, your third brother is engaged."

"Really? Congratulations, third brother." Song Yu congratulated Song Jin, who smiled embarrassedly.

Song Yu also joked: "Okay, third brother, but after the second brother has been away for so long, you even found your wife."

It's just that as soon as he finished speaking, Song's mother complained angrily: "The elders and children are orderly, and I planned to drink your daughter-in-law's tea first, but you don't know that you have such a wild heart, and you have been reluctant to get married for a long time. Could it be that the younger brothers are so angry?" Like you?"

Song Yu was used to scolding, and when she heard Song's mother started nagging again, she touched her nose and stopped talking.

On the contrary, Song Yu's thoughts were a little heavy. He really didn't know how to talk to his family about the matter between him and Qin Shang.

Song's mother is also used to Song Yu's virtues, today's big day, let's talk about it, and don't plan to let it go, she said with a smile: "I originally agreed with my in-laws, and the marriage will be done by the end of this year. Now that you can stay at home until September, tomorrow you will invite a matchmaker to discuss with your in-laws, and while you are all here, let’s start the marriage ahead of schedule."

The girl who is engaged to Song Jin is surnamed Yao, and her family runs the docks. She is half a Jianghu girl. She met Song Jin when he was running darts. Girl, when she came back, she pestered Song's mother to propose marriage.

The Song family is one of the most powerful families in the south of the Yangtze River nowadays, and the girl is not even considered Xiaojiabiyu, but Song's father and Song mother are not such pedantic people. Didn't the two of them get together after overcoming the difference in family background?So Song's mother sent someone to inquire. Although the Yao family's family background is average, everyone's character is praised by everyone, especially the girl Song Jin has a crush on. She was a good girl, and Song Jin had the right temperament, so she immediately found a matchmaker, and solemnly came to propose marriage, with the same courtesy as she should have.

Leaving aside the Song family business, the sons of the Song family are well-known throughout the south of the Yangtze River. Father Yao is a straightforward man who runs on the rivers and lakes. Song Jin was very satisfied, he had made a name for himself in the arena at a young age, his character and talent were unquestionable, and even though the Song family had a high family background, his attitude was very modest, and he regarded their girls as rich ladies Treat them the same, and give them enough respect. After asking the daughter's opinion, the daughter only shyly said that she would let her father make the decision, and immediately agreed.

The matchmaker has always had shallow eyelids, and although she speaks pretty words, she doesn't like girls from the Yao family in her heart, and now seeing Yao's father marrying his daughter so frankly, she doesn't want to hurt her.But they only dared to think about it in their hearts, and they dared not say it out loud. The Song family gave dozens of times more wedding money than other families, so this marriage should not be messed up.

Now that Father Yao heard that the famous Tanhua Lang of the Song family had returned, and the Song family asked for the marriage to be arranged in advance, he naturally had no objection.Although he is a member of the Jianghu, but his daughter is married to a good family, and even Wenquxing came back to attend the wedding, which is very beautiful.

Once the decision is made, the Song family will be busy making arrangements for the marriage. Although the time is short, the etiquette must not be less, and the girl must not be wronged.

Song Yu’s life back home was good, so when Qin Shang returned from his mission, he didn’t even see Song Yu, so he got a message saying that he had returned to Yangzhou, and he was so depressed for three months. Very, I was so worried that I couldn't eat or sleep well, and I missed it day and night.

After much deliberation, Xin Yiheng handed over all the affairs of the military camp to Shen Tao, and also asked the emperor for leave, and rushed to Yangzhou alone. dd>