Chapter 490 Birthday

After participating in the discussion meeting on smallpox vaccination led by Li San Niang and held at Xing Yu's private restaurant, Li San Niang had no idea how the various parties would respond.

That day, after Li San Niang came out of Man Kou Xiang, she pulled Qiu Xiang and asked Lao Shi to drive the carriage to a very famous gold and silver shop in the West Market.

"Third Miss, are you looking to buy jewelry?"

Li San Niang nodded and explained to Qiu Xiang, "It will be my sister-in-law's birthday in half a month. In the past year, I have been taking Lu Zhu'er home after the divorce. Thanks to my sister-in-law for taking care of the family, and she has also taken care of Lu Zhu'er more than anyone else."

I'd like to get a gold bracelet made for my sister-in-law as a birthday gift.

When they arrived at the shop, Li San Niang didn't want anything fancy. She just told the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, this kind with no patterns will do, but it must be solid and weigh properly."

Looking at the various hairpins the female shopkeeper brought out, Li San Niang finally chose a two-ounce plum blossom-shaped gold hairpin and bought it.

"Madam, keep this receipt safe. You can come to the counter to pick up the bracelet in ten days at most."

After leaving the gold and silver shop, Qiu Xiang asked, "Third Sister, did you buy this gold hairpin for yourself?"

"That doesn't seem like it. Didn't Third Sister always complain that the hairpin she wore was too heavy and made her neck hurt?"

"It's for my sister-in-law."

"Didn't you already buy the gold bracelet?"

Sitting inside the carriage, Li San Niang explained to Qiu Xiang in a low voice, "How can I give that bracelet to my sister-in-law in person?"

If I gave it to her in person, not only would my mother be embarrassed, but my second sister-in-law would also be ashamed.

I intended to give this bracelet to my sister-in-law separately, but this two-ounce gold hairpin was given to her in front of the family.

Two ounces—not particularly valuable, but not light either; just right.

The day before Sister-in-law Li's birthday, Brother Li went to Wu Family Village outside the city to bring Sister-in-law Li and Xiao Wulang back.

Actually, when Li Ersao had been staying at her parents' home for about half a month, Wu's father and mother had already brought a lot of things to Li's house.

At the time, Li's parents naturally received them well, but in the end, apart from returning many gifts, Li's second brother did not mention taking Li's second sister-in-law home.

The turning point came after dinner that day when the family was chatting in the main hall. Sister-in-law Li said, "Second brother, my birthday is in two days. I'm thinking of having a celebration at home, so our family can all have a meal together."

"Look, shouldn't we bring Lan Niang and Xiao Wu Lang back? Then our whole family will be complete."

Li Erxiong would certainly not disrespect Li Dasao, and he also realized that Li Dasao's use of her birthday as a reason must have been instructed by Li's mother.

Li Erxiong was right; Li Dasao was indeed told to say that by Li's mother.

"It's been almost a month now. I'm sure Lan Niang has reflected on her actions. Even if she still thinks that way, at least she's learned her lesson and won't reveal everything anymore."

That's enough.

Now that you're all married, you naturally have your own thoughts and feelings, which is perfectly fine. As long as you maintain a semblance of harmony, that's enough. Your father and I won't be too critical of that.

If this company can maintain a stable overall image, that's fine.

Furthermore, I could tell that although the mistress pretended not to care, she was actually very worried.

For the sake of the child, it's time to bring Lan Niang home.

"Just mention it to Erlang (Brother Li) then; he shouldn't refuse you."

So, the day before Sister-in-law Li's birthday, Brother Li went to the Wu family to bring Sister-in-law Li and Xiao Wulang back.

At that time, amidst the grateful gazes of the Wu family, Li Erxiong took Li Ersao back to the Li family. Li Ersao even shed tears on the carriage back to the Li family.

Not only did she shed tears, but Li Ersao also told Li Erxiong about her inner journey and analyzed herself, seemingly reflecting on her actions deeply.

However, Brother Li had become somewhat immune to Sister-in-law Li's tears and did not say much in front of her, only saying, "It's good if you really understand."

If this continues, Lanniang, we really won't be able to be husband and wife anymore.

Because family members need to attend school or work during the day, the Li family's clinic also needs to operate normally, and the neighboring women's support group also needs someone to be there.

Therefore, Sister-in-law Li's birthday banquet was arranged when the entire Li family could have dinner together.

Li San Niang wasn't home during the day, so she didn't know that someone from the Jiang family had come during the day.

Jiang's brother-in-law, accompanied by his sons, brought a considerable amount of goods to the Li family. As a martial family, they valued practicality, and Jiang's brother-in-law brought a whole, cleaned sheep with him.

As the eldest brother of the Jiang family put it, "It's only worthwhile if the meat is actually in your stomach. I see that my younger sister is doing quite well at home, which is good."

You guys hurry up and clean this lamb and eat it, it's so tender!

Because they were Li's sister-in-law's family, Li's father and second brother specially invited people to a restaurant for a meal.

Of course, the rest of the Li family who were at home also went along.

"It's good, it's good."

Hello, sister. I know your husband is on duty.

The eldest son went to the Western Regions, and the second son is also successful; he passed the imperial examination and became an official. Good, all good.

After drinking, the eldest brother-in-law of the Jiang family held the second brother of the Li family's hand with great joy, repeatedly saying "good" to him.

Finally, it was only after watching the Jiang family's son carry his brother-in-law onto the carriage and leave safely that Li Erxiong felt relieved.

The family had originally planned to eat dinner at home, but Sister-in-law Li denied her mother's idea of ​​going out to eat. Sister-in-law Li said, "Mother, there's no need to go out to eat."

Our family can cook a few dishes at home and then order a couple more from outside.

If you're going out for drinks, where's the cheapest place to eat at home?

Seeing that Li's sister-in-law truly thought so, Li's mother agreed with her.

"Then don't do it. I'll make you a bowl of soup noodles later, just for you."

In the evening, Li San Niang, carrying two roast geese, a pot of peach blossom wine, and four kinds of pastries, ran into Li Da Xiong and Li Er Lang, who were also carrying things in both hands, at the door.

So, in the end, apart from two vegetable dishes that were homemade, the rest of the dishes on this table were all bought from outside.

Li's mother specially prepared a bowl of soup noodles and two eggs for each of Li's sisters-in-law.

"Today is the birthday of the most important person. After finishing this bowl, may you live a long and happy life."

The lanterns hanging in the main hall illuminated Li's face. Looking at the Li family and the bowl of soup noodles that her mother had specially made for her, Li's heart was warmed.

"Yes, Mother, I will definitely eat the whole bowl."

Halfway through the meal, Li San Niang took out the wooden box containing the two-ounce plum blossom gold hairpin she had bought and handed it to Li Da Sao with both hands. However, she glanced at Li's mother first before smiling at Li Da Sao and saying, "Mother, don't be jealous. This is a birthday gift for Da Sao first. When it's my birthday, I will definitely buy one for you too."

As he spoke, he gestured for Sister-in-law Li to open the box and take a look. Sister-in-law Li guessed from the style of the box that it must contain hairpins.

But when it was turned on, the dazzling gold color under the light really surprised Sister-in-law Li.

"Third Sister, this... is far too precious."

As Li San Niang picked up the gold hairpin from the wooden box, she said, "Sister-in-law, what's so valuable about this? It's just a hairpin."

"Come, let me put it on for my sister-in-law."

Carefully adjusting the angle, Li San Niang looked at the gold hairpin in Li Da Sao's hair and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, you are still as beautiful as ever, just as beautiful as when you married my elder brother."

At this moment, everyone was looking at the gold hairpin in Li Da Sao's hair, and Li Er Sao was no exception.

Li Ersao returned to the Li family and spent the month reflecting on her actions.

But she didn't reflect on the problem with her jealousy; she reflected on the fact that she shouldn't have revealed her true inner thoughts.

Reflecting on my own actions, I realized that my method of getting Kogoro to eat Li Sanniang's ill-gotten gains should have been subtle and gradual, rather than directly stating it.

She reflected that Li Erxiong was ultimately a blood-related brother and sister to Li Sanniang, and that she herself was an outsider in the Li family.

She can't tell Li Erxiong everything anymore. The person she's closest to in the Li family is Xiao Wulang in her arms, and only Xiao Wulang.

Li Sanlang and Li Silang had long been taught by Li Erxiong to only side with their own family members, while Xiao Wulang was still young and closer to his mother.

Therefore, at this moment, Li Ersao showed no jealousy at all, but instead appeared to be genuinely wishing others well.

In summary, Li Ersao has leveled up.