12dz Chapter 129 The Blessings of the Whole Village
Chapter 129 The Blessings of the Whole Village
The air in Lijia Village was filled with an indescribable joy, as if even the wind was smiling, gently blowing across every leaf and every house.
The news that Li Xiaoxiao was engaged to a high-ranking official from the capital spread quickly throughout the village. At this time, the village chief Li Qingde was having lunch at his home. "Boss, have you heard? The young man we met earlier who was engaged to Xiaoxiao, the handsome one, turned out to be a high-ranking official from the capital," said the village chief's wife.
Upon hearing this, Li Qingde nearly dropped his pipe. His eyes widened as he asked in disbelief, "What? Is this true?"
"Of course it's true. I heard it from Aunt Hua next door. This matter has spread throughout our village. Someone came from the capital this morning. I heard that it was sent by the current imperial concubine, and they came specifically to deliver a wedding gift to Xiaoxiao's family!"
"Xiaoxiao is really low-key. She hasn't revealed anything about the identity of her fiancé to anyone, even to such a prominent figure. But I think Xiaoxiao is also capable. If it weren't for her, we villagers wouldn't be living as well as we do now. After dinner, prepare some cakes and other things for me. I'll go to Xiaoxiao's house for a visit." Li Qingde ordered.
"Well, I need to build a good relationship with their family. Don't worry, I'll prepare it later..."
The village chief was silent for a moment, a mixture of emotions. He was happy for Li Xiaoxiao; after all, marrying into such a prestigious family was a great honor for any rural family. But at the same time, he felt a sense of regret. He had watched Li Xiaoxiao grow up, but now she was marrying far away in Beijing. He feared that the chances of seeing her in the future would be few and far between.
In the afternoon, not long after Li Xiaoxiao's family finished lunch, many villagers came to their house to congratulate them. Everyone was holding some gifts in their hands. Some were eggs laid by the chickens they raised at home, some were vegetables and fruits grown at home, and some were generous enough to even bring cakes. Although these gifts were not expensive, they were all the villagers' heartfelt wishes, representing their good wishes for Li Xiaoxiao's future.
Village chief Li Qingde also arrived at Li Xiaoxiao's door, bearing his own gift—two boxes of pastries. As soon as he stepped through the threshold, he was surrounded by a group of enthusiastic villagers. They all asked him about the nobleman from the capital, but the village chief could only smile and shake his head, saying he had only heard rumors and didn't know the details.
Surrounded by people, Li Xiaoxiao, dressed in clean and tidy clothes, had a happy smile on her face. Seeing the village chief had also arrived, she quickly squeezed out of the crowd and greeted him: "Uncle Village Chief, why are you here? Please come in!"
The village chief smiled and nodded, then handed the cake in his hand to Li Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, I heard that someone came from the capital this morning. I heard that it was the family of your fiancé, so I came here out of curiosity to inquire and congratulate you." The village chief never stopped smiling.
Li Xiaoxiao took the basket, her eyes slightly red: "Thank you, village chief uncle, you have always taken good care of our family, I..."
The village chief patted her shoulder and interrupted her: "Silly girl, don't cry. This is a big happy event for you, you should be happy. When you go to the capital, don't forget our Li Village!"
Li Xiaoxiao nodded, held back her tears, and smiled brightly.
With the arrival of the village chief, the atmosphere in the courtyard grew even more lively. The villagers gathered together, chatting about family matters and sharing their joy and blessings. They discussed Li Xiaoxiao's future and imagined her life in the capital, their faces filled with longing and anticipation for the future.
When Li Fang came home from school and saw that the yard of his home was full of people, he was a little confused about what was going on.
Li Fang walked into the yard carrying his schoolbag. After greeting the uncles and aunts in the yard one by one, he pulled Li Linlin aside and asked, "What happened? Why are all the people in our house?"
"Someone came from the capital this morning and said that they were sent by my brother-in-law's sister, the imperial concubine, and brought a lot of things. Now everyone in the village knows that my brother-in-law's family is aristocratic from the capital." Li Linlin said excitedly.
Li Fang was so surprised when he heard his sister's words that he opened his mouth wide. He never dreamed that his sister would be engaged to such a prestigious man.
"Where is the person sent by the imperial concubine?" Li Fang asked anxiously.
"They left. They went back after giving their gifts." Li Linlin said, glancing at the exquisite gifts from time to time.
Li Fang secretly vowed to study hard and become as successful as his brother-in-law in the future. He knew that only through his own efforts could he change his family's fate.
As night fell, the lights in the courtyard gradually lit up. The villagers stood up to say goodbye, leaving Li Xiaoxiao's home with blessings and reluctance. Li Xiaoxiao stood at the door, watching each villager leave, her heart filled with gratitude and emotion.
In the evening, Li Xiaoxiao made stuffed tofu for her family, which received unanimous praise from everyone.
After dinner, Bai and Li Xiaoxiao put away the gifts that Concubine Yun had sent during the day, and then sent Li Fang and Li Linlin to bed.
Meanwhile, in the old house of the Li family, after Su and Li Fang learned that Li Xiaoxiao's marriage was to a wealthy family in the capital, they regretted separating Li Xiaoxiao's family. Especially Su, she even dreamed that the gifts sent from the capital were in her hands. However, when she woke up and found out that it was just a dream, she felt even more regretful.
Late at night, Li Xiaoxiao sat alone by the window, gazing out at the starry sky in a daze. She recalled every detail of her childhood in Lijia Village, the happy times she spent with the villagers seeming as if they were right before her eyes. Now, she was about to leave this familiar place for a completely unfamiliar world. Although she was filled with curiosity and anticipation for the future, she was also filled with reluctance and longing.