Chapter 688 Knowing it Well

Song Dachuan was not as concerned about his daughter's face as Hui Niang was, so he was really planning for Lianyi's future. After all, given his daughter's current situation, it would be difficult for her to find a husband unless she had a generous dowry. How could a man who married his daughter just for the dowry be truly good to his daughter?

Because of this idea, Song Dachuan is also considering a way out for his daughter. After all, he and his wife cannot accompany their child for the rest of her life.

"His father, you are right. Last time when my brother had a wedding banquet, Lianyi went to help the chef. She secretly learned some dishes. If there is a chance in the future, let Lianyi be the chef and prepare a table of food. After her reputation spreads, people will naturally invite her. It is not bad for her to make a living by doing this."

Hui Niang very much agrees with her husband's plan.

Lianyi, who was the only one keeping Huzi warm in the bedroom, sighed helplessly after hearing what the couple said. She had never thought that one day she would have to play the role of a chef.

After the autumn harvest was over, Song Dachuan and Hui Niang were not idle either. They began to prepare to plant winter wheat. Lianyi helped with the breeding this time. They planted the winter wheat before the frost and covered the wheat seedlings with a layer of straw mats to keep them warm, looking forward to a harvest in the spring of next year.

After finishing the last important thing before hibernation, Song Dachuan would go to Wangshan Town to see if he could do some odd job, at least to generate some income for his family. Lianyi did not stop him from doing this, but only ensured that Song Dachuan had enough to eat and was warmly clothed, and also stipulated that he would not do any work that was too tiring.

Song Dachuan did this to show off to the villagers and Old Song's people. After all, he had emptied his family's savings to support his parents and elder brother, and he could only tighten his belt to make a living.

Fortunately, because of Lianyi's idea of losing money to avoid disaster, the family in Songjia Village could not reach out to them. They also earned a good reputation. Song Dachuan's family continued to live a good life behind closed doors, and the cat rested at home.

"I heard from your Aunt Meng that Dashan has not been found yet. I don't know where he is hiding."

Hui Niang and Lian Yi were doing needlework on the warm kang at this time, and they chatted about Song Dashan.

"After doing something like that, he must have gone as far away as possible. There's even a picture of him on the town bulletin board! He doesn't dare come back for the sake of his life."

Ripple said with a smile.

The Yao family was relatively cautious in doing things. They issued a wanted warrant for Song Dashan on the charge of theft. In this way, even if Song Dashan never showed up again, no one would suspect him and would guess that he had gone into hiding after committing the crime.

Presumably, Mrs. Song did not want her most beloved youngest son to come back at this time. At least he could stay alive by hiding outside, but if he came back, imprisonment would be a small matter. If he offended a noble, he might even lose his life.

"Ah! Your uncle has been spoiled by your grandma. What boy of his age doesn't go to the fields to work? Even if he goes to the town to do a short-term job and learn a skill, it is better than being idle all day.

Before the family split up, your father was the one who did the most work at home, while I was overwhelmed by your grandmother and had endless housework to do. At that time, Song Dashan didn't seem lazy.

Since we separated, all the work has fallen to your uncle, and they are not willing to do it anymore. Now they realize how good our family is, but it is too late."

"Mom, it's all in the past. Don't keep thinking about him. The more you think about him, the worse you'll feel. You have to think positively. Now Huzi's illness has basically healed, and I'm back. We are a family together, and we can overcome any difficulties. Life will definitely get better and better."

"Yes, my daughter is right. Why think about those bad things? How the Song family lives has nothing to do with us."

After hearing Lianyi's words, Hui Niang changed the subject:

"Lianyi, Miss Dong Er should have arrived in Kyoto by now!"

"The day should have arrived."

"Will we get married right after arriving in Kyoto?"

"If nothing serious happens, we should get married as soon as possible."

"I hope everything goes well for Miss Dong Er. It would be best if she never comes back to Wangshan Town."

Hui Niang said suddenly.

"What are you afraid of, mother?"

"Of course mother is afraid that she will set her sights on you again. Ever since you got the ointment prepared at Pujitang in town, I've noticed that the scar on your face has become smaller and lighter in color."

Hui Niang is a very qualified mother and she has noticed all the changes in her daughter.

"Don't worry, mother. I will be careful. I paid such a high price to leave Dong's house. I don't want to go in a second time."

The two of them took advantage of daybreak and spent the whole day making a new cotton-padded jacket for Hu Zi for the New Year. When it just got dark, Song Dachuan also rushed back home. The family had dinner and went to bed early.

On the other side, Dong Qinglian, after a long journey, had already used some means to make Xiaoya, the personal maid of Master Yao, die of illness when she entered Kyoto, thus eliminating her first potential enemy.

After Nanny Dong followed her young lady into the Yao Mansion, she was overwhelmed with anxiety, but she remained calm and managed the maids, old women and servants very well, at least not letting her young lady lose face.

Because they haven't officially gotten married yet, Miss Dong only paid a visit to Madam Yao and Mr. Yao to gain some favorability, and then moved directly to another courtyard of the Yao family. She will get married from there when the time comes. This is also the custom in Kyoto.

The one who came from the Dong family to see off the bride was the eldest brother Dong. He came with his sister this time and had no plans to go back. Under the guise of seeing off the bride and studying, he planned to stay in Kyoto, hoping to use his connections to find himself a government position. However, he couldn't be in a hurry yet, after all, his sister hadn't officially married yet.

After settling Miss Dong and her group, Young Master Yao immediately went to see his mother.

Young Master Yao was very cautious in his actions. Before meeting his mother alone, he went to the study to see his father, handed him the biography of his experiences along the way, and asked his father to examine his homework.

Master Yao has already noticed something, but he cannot break off relations with him at this stage, so he tests the other party's homework as usual and then lets him go to meet his mother. Only then does Young Master Yao go to meet his mother.

"Mother, I'm back."

"Thank you for your hard work, son. Is it going wrong?"

Although Mrs. Yao is already forty-five, she has taken good care of herself and looks like she is in her early thirties, except for some fine lines at the corners of her eyes.

"Mother, the messenger has died in our pursuit, but we didn't find anything on him. We borrowed the Dong family's connections and mobilized the yamen runners, but we still couldn't find any clues."

Young Master Yao said with a frown.

Mrs. Yao sighed secretly, but she could remain calm for the time being. Her cousin had already gone into hiding. Without this most important witness, she could find excuses to cover up the so-called evidence. It would be best to destroy the evidence.

"Mother, what should we do next?"

"First arrange your marriage, start a family and then build a career, and then find a way to let you inherit the title."

Mrs. Yao had already made plans.

My dears, it's Feng Ling's birthday today, I wish myself a happy birthday! I will update one chapter and return to normal tomorrow! Good night~

(End of this chapter)