The next day, An Moxue slept soundly until dawn. Although the room was filled with the smell of earth and thatch, it also had a sweet scent that made her sleep relaxed and at ease. She didn't need to be on guard at all. It was even more relaxing to sleep here than in the army, where there was a wake-up call.

An Moxue got up and saw Aunt Ma chopping green vegetable leaves in the yard. "Auntie, you're chopping feed for the chickens!"

Aunt Ma looked up and saw An Moxue, whose skin was still glowing even without makeup. She seemed to see the young lady in her youth, walking in the morning light, her whole body radiating happiness and joy.

She rubbed her eyes, concealing the turmoil in her heart, and when she looked up again, her face was full of smiles. "The food is warming up in the pot! Hurry up and wash up so we can eat."

"Okay! Auntie, I'll be right there." An Moxue said, turning around and going into the house.

Aunt Ma looked at her and felt just as comfortable and at ease here as she had a few years ago, as if she were at home. Her smile grew wider and wider, and even her eyes couldn't hide her laughter.

After An Moxue finished washing up, she opened the pot and saw a large bowl of soft, sticky, and shiny rice, a braised pork with green beans, a bowl of steamed egg custard, and a crucian carp and tofu soup.

"Auntie, such a lavish meal so early in the morning! Have you and Uncle Ma eaten yet?"

Aunt Ma looked up and shouted, "You've eaten! The food in the pot was saved for you. Your Uncle Ma has gone to tidy up your room."

"Uncle Ma still loves me the most!" After saying that, he started picking up his bowl to eat.

Aunt Ma was still busy in the yard, her smile never stopping.

"Auntie, your cooking is still so delicious. I wish I could keep eating it like this forever," An Moxue called out to the outside while eating.

"That's easy! As long as you're in the country, wherever you go, your Uncle Ma and I will follow. That way, you can enjoy my cooking anytime you're not busy!"

Last night, she and the old man discussed it for a long time and felt that they could not leave regrets until after they died. While they were still alive, as long as Mo Xue did not mind, they would follow her.

It doesn't matter where you are, and besides, your children have all been married for many years and don't need you that much. When you meet up occasionally, the distance between you reduces conflicts and makes your relationship more harmonious.

"Auntie, really?" An Moxue put down her bowl, stopped eating, and ran out. She squatted down in front of Aunt Ma, her eyes sparkling with surprise and disbelief.

Aunt Ma smiled at her and said affirmatively, "It's true, your Uncle Ma and I discussed it last night, but it depends on your opinion, whether you're willing or not."

"Yes! Yes! Yes! A hundred thousand times yes! Auntie, once you've agreed, you can't go back on your word!"

"As long as you don't mind that we're two old fogies, so old and unrecognizable."

“How could that be? I promised. I will take care of you in your old age. After you pass away, I will bury you in the Nalan family ancestral tomb. You will not be lonely there.” An Moxue said to herself, expressing her plans.

Why does it feel like my luck has suddenly turned around after returning to Lan Kingdom?

Could it be that her ancestors, who live far away, knew about the recent annihilation of the Fourth Family and sent her good fortune as a blessing?

If our ancestors, who were defending against foreign enemies in another time and space, knew this, they would surely say, "Thank you! You unfilial descendant! You are truly an outstanding descendant of the Nalan family!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Ma hurriedly said, "No, no, we are not members of the Nalan family, how can we be buried in the Nalan family ancestral cemetery?"

"Why not? Just look at what you and Uncle Ma did to my mother and me. Even the patriarch of the Nalan family would approve. We Nalan family members have never been bound by conventions, don't you think?"

Aunt Ma thought about it and realized that the Nalan family, regardless of gender, were indeed just as An Moxue had said: they only cared about loyalty and affection and did not care about worldly matters. They were all very open-minded and magnanimous people.

“I really can’t refute that point. Your Uncle Ma and I grew up in that kind of environment and benefited a lot from it.”

"Yes, Auntie. Don't worry, once you and Uncle Ma get too old to do anything, I'll hire a few people to take care of you so you can enjoy your old age in peace."

Aunt Ma glanced outside and whispered, "Don't talk nonsense, be careful what you say. You brat, you have no sense of propriety! Be careful what you say next time." But her mood was inexplicably wonderful, what should she do?

An Moxue nodded quickly and whispered reassured her, "I'll listen to you, Auntie. But don't worry, Auntie, I'll allow it in the future, and I have money. I also want to take you and Uncle Ma to see the beautiful landscapes of our motherland! When we have the chance, I'll take you to Hong Kong, to Taiwan, to any place you want to go. Maybe by then, I'll have my own private jet, and we'll go there together."

Aunt Ma found it unbelievable just listening to it. Private jets? How much would that cost?

Unbelievable!

But I'm so excited!

She's never left the northern region in all her life!

However, when she thought about how Mo Xue would be taking her to Kyoto in a few days, she realized that nothing was impossible.

"Yes, live well, live a long and healthy life, and wait for that day."

“Of course,” An Moxue said firmly.

"Have you finished eating?" Aunt Ma asked.

"Not yet." With that, she trotted back into the house to continue eating.

Aunt Ma watched her skipping figure, and couldn't help but feel a sense of joy.

After An Moxue finished eating and cleaning up, Aunt Ma also finished feeding the chickens and returned to the house.

"Auntie, why didn't you pack your things away?"

"Isn't this a gift? You can take it when the time comes."

"But most of it is prepared for you and Uncle Ma!"

"Huh?" Aunt Ma looked at her. "You spendthrift child, how come you're just like your grandfather, spending money without a care! Why are you getting so many things for me and your Uncle Ma? All the ration coupons you've received over the years have been mailed here. We can't possibly spend them all, we don't need anything, it's all just a waste."

"How could that be? If you can't spend it all, just exchange it. Wouldn't that solve the villagers' problem? Or at the very least, mail it to your grandchildren? They'd be happy too!"

An Moxue picked up the items and began to sort them: "Auntie, this big sweater is so warm. You and Uncle Ma should each have one."

Aunt Ma took it and said, "This fur coat used to be worn by wealthy families. Even landlords might not be able to afford it if they didn't own much land. It's obviously made of good fur, and it's fox fur with such even color, so it must have been even more expensive. It wasn't cheap, was it? How much did it cost?"

"Not much. I bought the leather myself and made it. Look at the craftsmanship, isn't it presentable?"

Aunt Ma picked up the dress that had been given to her, put it on, and carefully touched it again and again. "How is it? Does it look good?"

"It looks beautiful, just like the dignified gentleman who used to run a large counter!"