"Okay, tell your brother-in-law to keep an eye on the carriage, just in case someone steals something."

Wei Yuyan thought that with so many people coming and going, it was not safe to leave so much meat here.

Wu Chen turned and went into the shop, while Wei Yuyan watched his retreating figure.

Perhaps I misunderstood him before; he seems to be a pretty good man.

Should I give him a chance?

Afterwards, the two bought several kilograms of candy, pastries, and snacks.

Back home, Chen Yu and Wu Chen went to the kitchen to get busy, while the others sat in the main room drinking tea and warming themselves by the fire.

"Yu Yan, Wu Chen has been back for so long, why are you still sleeping in separate rooms?"

The eldest sister is finding Wu Chen more and more agreeable now, and thinks he's not as bad as Wei Yuyan described.

It's not good for a couple to sleep in separate rooms for too long; it can easily lead to problems.

"His leg hasn't recovered yet."

Wei Yuyan thought for a moment and came up with a good excuse.

“Is it inconvenient for you to live here because we are staying here? Your brother-in-law and I will go back after the New Year. It can’t go on like this.”

The older sister felt it was still a problem with the room, and that it would be better for her family to go home.

"Sister, that's really not the reason. It's just that he didn't mention it, and as a woman, how could I bring it up?"

Wei Yuyan had no other excuses, so she started shifting the blame.

I'll pin the blame on Wu Chen. If he dares to bring it up, I'll think of another way.

"I see..."

The older sister ate sunflower seeds while thinking.

In the afternoon, while Wu Chen was washing dishes in the kitchen, the eldest sister made her move.

"Ahem, brother-in-law, you're so diligent. My sister made the right choice marrying you."

The eldest sister exchanged a few pleasantries first.

"You flatter me, sister. Your husband is also very hardworking."

Hearing such praise, Wu Chen felt quite pleased.

Gaining the approval of Yu Yan's family means that he's already more than halfway to winning her heart.

“I was thinking, why don’t your brother-in-law and I move to town? There aren’t enough rooms at home, and it’s not good for you and Yuyan to sleep in separate rooms all the time.”

The eldest sister looked at Wu Chen. Today, she had gone to great lengths for her younger sister and brother-in-law's happiness.

“Oh, that won’t do. How can we let you live in town? The reason we’re sleeping in separate rooms is because… I… I snore when I sleep, and I’m afraid it will disturb her.”

Wu Chen was sweating profusely. How was he supposed to respond to that? He longed to have the beautiful jade in his arms as well.

However, Yu Yan hasn't fully accepted my touch yet, so moving into her room rashly might backfire.

"Huh? What's this? You two are not young anymore, it's time to think about having children, don't you think?"

The eldest sister saw that Wu Chen's family didn't have any elders, and if she didn't urge the two of them, time would just be wasted.

"Yes, what you said is true. My leg is almost healed, and I'll move to the second floor then."

Wu Chen thought about it and decided that after the New Year, he might be able to try moving to the second floor.

I can sleep on the floor myself; at least we'll be sharing a room.

"Hmm, that's more like it. Don't blame me for being long-winded, but I really hope you two can get along well and stop being so distant from each other."

As the saying goes, "quarrels at the head of the bed are reconciled at the foot of the bed." Whatever the problem is, you two should talk it out behind closed doors.

Wei Yuhan had said everything she needed to say, even though her sister and brother-in-law had had some unpleasantness before.

That's all in the past now. It's so nice to live a happy and harmonious life as a family.

After his older sister left the kitchen, Wu Chen wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The 29th day of the Lunar New Year.

Today is the last day to sell steamed buns this year. Starting today, my brothers and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law are officially on holiday.

We won't officially start selling steamed buns until the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month next year.

With the money I had saved up before and this month's profits, I still had seventeen taels and four mace of silver on hand.

Wei Yuyan thought for a moment and decided that this time, in addition to their wages, she should also give them an extra big red envelope.

Zhang Dasao and her husband were paid 800 coins, Lifu was paid 500 coins, and her brother-in-law was paid 200 coins.

The large red envelopes were 500 coins each for Zhang Dasao and her husband, and 500 coins each for Xiuhua and her husband.

After wrapping up the silver, I called them all over in the afternoon.

"Have some tea. Do you know why I called you here today?"

Wei Yuyan poured tea and served pastries to everyone.

"Is it a monthly allowance?"

Sister-in-law Zhang looked at Wei Yuyan with delight.

"Yes, but you're only half right. Besides the monthly allowance, there are other things too."

Wei Yuyan, acting mysteriously, first distributed the monthly allowances to everyone.

"Sister-in-law, do you really need to call me over when you're getting your monthly pay?"

Xiuhua's sister-in-law was curious.

"You'll definitely get your share of the benefits. I called my two sisters-in-law and two brothers over today to thank you."

Thanks to all of you for your hard work over the past six months.

As for me, I spent most of my money building a house this year, so I can't afford to give out big red envelopes. Just a small red envelope for each of you, as a token.

Wei Yuyan gave each of her four elder brothers and sisters-in-law a red envelope.

"I can't accept this, sister-in-law. I haven't been able to help out lately, and I won't be able to help next year either."

Sister-in-law Xiuhua felt quite embarrassed, as she had long since stopped working there, yet she was still given a red envelope.

"This is what you deserve. If you don't deserve it, then who else here does?"

Wei Yuyan felt that besides herself, the person who contributed the most to the steamed bun shop was Sister-in-law Xiuhua.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

Sister-in-law Xiuhua was deeply moved, her eyes welled up with tears, and her hard work was recognized.

"No need to thank me. Alright, I won't keep you here today. You'll have to think carefully about how to make a big sale next year for the Lantern Festival."

Wei Yuyan knew that it was the end of the year and everyone had a lot to do, so she didn't keep them any longer and told them to go about their business.

"Definitely. By the way, do you have enough firewood? If not, I'll go chop some more later."

Before leaving, Zhang Licai asked again, "Anyway, the clothes and firewood for Wei Yuyan's family have always been delivered by the two brothers in turns, so there has never been a shortage of firewood."

"That's about enough; we can use it until the Lantern Festival."

Wei Yuyan went to the woodshed and took a look. There was enough wood for half a month. She felt bad about always troubling them to chop wood. Next year, her brother-in-law and Wu Chen could chop wood themselves.

"Brother-in-law, you have some too. You've been busy here for almost half a month. It's not much, but please accept it."

Wei Yuyan handed her brother-in-law his share.

"Girl, aren't you slapping me in the face? Our family of three eats your food, lives in your house, and you still want to pay us."

If that's the case, I'm going home tomorrow."

My brother-in-law shook his head and turned to leave as if fleeing.

"Fine, fine, I'm scared of you, I won't give it to you."

Wei Yuyan reluctantly put the money away again before her brother-in-law turned back.

"Hey girl, the plum blossom scented soap is ready too. Go check it out and see how it is."