Chapter 357: Old Habits Resurface?

the Li family is not what it used to be.I wouldn't say that children going out would be absolutely taken care of, at least the fleet is our own, and it wouldn't be difficult to find a few more people...Having said that, she took He Mamu's hand and smiled, "It's so great that you're all here at home. In just a few days, you've already been of great help!"

Even Grandma He was pleased. If this were in the palace, even if the master was extremely satisfied, at most he would just say a few polite words with an air of superiority and indifference out of gratitude.

Now, this elderly mistress of the Li family completely disregarded her status as a servant, treating her like a close friend they had known for many years. This unexpected familiarity made it difficult for her to adjust, yet she felt a strange fullness in her heart.

It seems, coming to the Li family, was truly the right decision...

The old woman had a quick temper and rushed home to prepare after working in the fields.

Jiayin laughed and climbed onto her grandma's back, wanting to go see grandma's "little treasure chest"!

My uncle has been coming back from the south recently, and he always brings lots of good things for grandma. He packed two big wooden chests this time.

She had been eyeing it for a long time, and even if she didn't dare to take advantage of the situation, she could still fleece it a little.

The old woman scolded her granddaughter, but she still bent over and happily carried her granddaughter back home.

Suiling Shuiyun carried the young lady's shoes and followed behind her.

When Tao Hongying returned from the valley, she saw her daughter playing with several pearls as marbles on the kang. She immediately guessed that her daughter had done something "bad" again.

"So, she picked up her daughter and held her close, asking, "You little rascal, did you mess with Grandma's good stuff again"

Jia Yin giggled and hugged her mother, kissing her cheek to cheek, trying to get away with it. "Mother, you're wronging me! I didn't do anything! I even helped Grandma prepare a gift for Sister Peng! Don't believe me Ask Grandma!"

Grandma Li glared at her granddaughter but ultimately couldn't bear to spoil the moment, replying, "Fu Niu did indeed help me out."

Having said that, she beckoned her daughter-in-law, "Come quickly and help me see, would these things be suitable to bring when proposing to Jiā Huān"

Tao Hongying pinched her daughter's little nose, then sat down and opened the materials to discuss them with her mother-in-law.

Jia Yin immediately picked up a few large pearls and ran away quickly. If her mother knew that she had "extorted" good things from her grandmother again, her little bottom would probably be beaten.

Tao Hongying saw her daughter run out the door like a rabbit, and couldn't help but laugh: "Mother, has this little girl fallen into the trap of greed again"

The old woman also laughed, “Don’t blame our Fu Niu’er, this child loves money, but she’s definitely not stingy! Not to mention the bracelets she bought before, just this time, two of these pieces were brought by her!”

Tao Hongying sighed, "Even if she took it out, it came from the Marquis or Jinrou. Sometimes I'm really afraid that this girl will grow up and be lawless. She's loved by so many people, and none of them are willing to be cruel enough to discipline her!"

But the old woman wasn't worried at all. She comforted her daughter-in-law, "Funiu is clever, she knows what she's doing. Besides, children learn by example. Our family has good morals, this girl definitely won't go wrong."

The next morning, Mr. Zhou brought the craftsmen over.

Soon, the village heads of three villages also led their villagers to come and help.

Everyone gathered at one place and immediately started working.

Today's work involves clearing and digging the foundation, both physically demanding tasks.

So, the village head specially had two chickens and a large piece of pork bought.

Lunch is steamed white rice, mushroom chicken stew, pork belly stewed with oil bean sprouts, and a large pot of seaweed egg soup.

Everyone worked hard all morning, sweating profusely. They washed themselves clean by the river and then ate from large bowls.

The village head was accompanied by three district officials, Zhou Da-ren, and two junior clerks. They were seated in a thatched shed, gathered around a table eating. There were also two more stir-fried dishes on the table.

Li Lao Si was busy, so Li Yong went to the dock yesterday. Now, he just happened to ride home on horseback, smelling the aroma of cooking, he walked over and was pulled by everyone to sit down.

Li Yong felt a little awkward seeing his sister's husband there.

Things got really heated that day, and he couldn't even say who was right or wrong. He just knew there was no going back to how things were at home.

Especially when he went to the dock yesterday, he took the opportunity to deliver Fen Zong's documents to the yamen and changed his household registration.

Now he is only surnamed Yan, and has nothing to do with the Yan family anymore.

When Lord Zhou saw him like this, he didn't say much.

After dinner, everyone took a short break, waiting for the delivery of stones and timber. Zhou Da pulled Li Yong to walk by the river.

Li Yong thought his brother-in-law was going to scold him, and he had already mentally prepared himself.

He was not close to his two older brothers from a young age, but he got along well with his brother-in-law and his sister also loved him dearly.

So, even if he didn't agree, the brother-in-law was willing to listen quietly if he wanted to say a few words.

"I don't want to," Zhou said, opening his mouth. "My father-in-law has been dismissed from office, and we can't stay in Xindu anymore. We will set off for our ancestral home tomorrow to spend our twilight years there. Once we leave, I'm afraid there won't be another chance to come back. If you have a mind to, go see us off!"

Li Yong was a little surprised, and then fell silent. After a long while, he asked: "Brother-in-law, do you also think I'm wrong"

Zhou Da Ren sighed and patted his shoulder.

“This matter is hard to judge right or wrong, but if someone were to harm my wife and children, I certainly couldn't bear it. Now that things have come to this, don't dwell on it too much. In the future, live well with Hui's daughter. If anything happens, come to me and your sister. With all our family gone, only you siblings remain in Xin Du. You must look out for each other more!”

"Don't worry, brother-in-law, I know." Li Yong replied sullenly.

At this time, a convoy of vehicles came from afar. Everyone rushed forward to greet them, helping unload the stones and lumber. The two of them also joined in the busy work...

On the second day, when the sun was high in the sky, Tao Hongying went to the valley. Hearing a child crying in the next room, she went in to comfort them.

Huitang was just feeding her son, chuckling and scolding Tao Hongying as she held her own baby daughter. "This little one will definitely be a handful when she grows up," Huitang said, "She's so demanding! She was sound asleep, but as soon as I fed her brother, she woke up crying and wanted to eat!"

Tao Hongying gently patted the little girl's head, "Every child is like this, but our Fu Niu'er was especially well-behaved when she was young. Although it saved me a lot of worry, just thinking about it makes my heart ache."

A newborn baby, not even the size of a kitten, already knew to cry only when the people in the house were resting. Normally everyone was busy trying to survive and had no time for her.

Huiniang switched with her daughter to continue breastfeeding, smiling and advising: "Sister-in-law, they say that the bitterness and sweetness in a lifetime are all numbered. Eat the bitterness first, and then the rest will be sweet."

"That's right, you see, both Funiu and our family have been through a lot before. Now we all live good lives, don't we"

Tao Hongying couldn't help but laugh, "You really know how to flatter people. No wonder Fu Niuer is so sweet-tongued; she must have learned from you."

Just at this moment, Li Yong came in from outside, his face somewhat gloomy. Seeing Tao Hongying in the room, he quickly greeted her: “Fourth Sister-in-law, you’re here! I’m troubling you again to endure the hardship of looking after the children.”

"What kind of outsider talk is that, we're all family." Tao Hongying handed the well-fed child to him and then went out.

Old Lady Li pulled her daughter-in-law aside and pointed to the side room, asking, "I think something's off about Dazhuang. Wouldn't they be quarreling"

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