Mother Gu gazed at the no longer young brother in front of her, and with the blessing of memories, she felt particularly close to him.

He said softly, "Okay, to make up for it, I'll dig a big mud pit in the small garden and let you jump in it as much as you want. Your nickname..."

Duan Qingxiang interrupted his sister impatiently, "Stop! Yuanyuan, are you still that obedient sister? We've been separated for years, let's get to know each other properly. At this sentimental moment, don't bring up embarrassing things, please, please!"

Everyone started laughing again.

How could one not be moved when they met again after eighteen years? However, the memories were full of funny things, and Mother Gu really couldn't be sentimental.

After the headache subsided, I felt even better. I could only apologize with a smile, "I'm sorry, Third Brother, all I remembered were embarrassing things."

Duan Qingxiang rubbed his forehead. When he was a child, his sister was the only one who could subdue him. He didn't expect that after eighteen years, he was still the one who was subdued.

Fine, she's my own sister, I have to pamper her all the time. She looked at Mother Gu pitifully and said, "Yuanyuan, please forgive me. Let's not dwell on the past and get to know the person in front of us first."

Then the scene returned to normal. My third uncle first bowed to Grandpa Gu and Grandma Gu to express his gratitude and presented them with gifts.

Gu Xinran, Xuanxuan and Tingting lined up to greet their third uncle, making him smile like a flower.

Gifts were stuffed into their arms like water!

Gu Xinran got two warm jade bracelets, a set of oriental pearl head ornaments, and a piece of flowing brocade, which were worth at least several thousand taels, if not a million taels.

Xuanxuan received a set of four treasures of the study, including a Hu brush, Hui ink, Xuan paper, and Duan inkstone, all of which were top-quality. He also received a full set of Luban lock toys.

Tingting received a golden locket, a cute baby bracelet, an exquisite doll and a big bag of beautiful clothes for girls.

Everyone liked it very much. It was obvious that Duan Qingxiang put a lot of thought into the gifts he prepared.

The three of them expressed their gratitude.

Although these are very valuable, they are nothing compared to the gifts given to Gu's mother.

A box of silver notes worth one hundred thousand taels, a carriage of fine cloth and brocade, and two large boxes of head ornaments and jewelry.

Mother Gu looked at the gifts in front of her, feeling both touched and burdened. It was really too much.

They discussed it and said, "Third brother, can you take back the banknotes? Doesn't it cost money to resettle the disaster victims?"

Duan Qingxiang glared at his sister and said, "This is your dowry. You accepted the dowry given by my elder brother, but you don't want the one from me?"

Then he lowered his voice and whispered in Gu's mother's ear, "I'm telling you secretly, this is all my private money, which I have saved for more than ten years. I give it all to you."

Then her voice returned to normal, "We've always had the best relationship, so please don't hurt me again. Keep it, and I won't mind you exposing my embarrassing stories."

Now that things have come to this, she has to accept it. Mother Gu looked at Gu Xinran, seeking her opinion. After all, the return gift depends entirely on her.

She smiled and nodded: "Mom, please accept it quickly. Don't be partial to one and hurt my third uncle's fragile heart. Congratulations, Mom, on becoming a wealthy person. From now on, you can buy whatever you want and spend it freely."

Duan Qingxiang gave Gu Xinran a thumbs-up. "Ranran, not only do you look like me, but we also share the same views and opinions. You're truly a good niece to your uncle!"

Gu Xinran looked at this approachable, humorous third uncle and liked him more and more. "Well, you are also my good uncle."

After hearing this, Duan Qingxiang raised the corners of his mouth and nodded vigorously.

The room was warm and everyone was chatting happily.

Grandpa Gu glanced at the sunlight outside. It was getting late and the ancestor worship ceremony had not officially begun yet.

There is no time to delay, as their custom is to complete the sacrifice before noon.

I had to interrupt, "Uncle, I'm going to take Xuanxuan away for a while and kowtow to our ancestors first."

This reminder made everyone remember the important matter of sacrifice.

They all stood up and followed Grandpa Gu to the front yard, and Duan Qingxiang followed behind.

There are two eight-immortal tables in the front yard, facing the main gate, with three spirit tablets on them. The one on the high platform in the middle is for Grandpa Gu’s parents, and the one on the lower right side is for Father Gu.

The most eye-catching thing on the altar is a whole pig's head, with whole chickens, ducks and fish placed on both sides, and the table filled with tea, wine, cigarettes, fruits and snacks.

Grandpa Gu led Xuanxuan to burn incense and kneel in front, while Grandma Gu led the female relatives to burn paper money and various paper ingots.

After Grandpa Gu paid his respects to his own parents, he stepped aside and left Xuanxuan to pay his respects to Gu's father.

To be honest, Xuanxuan was only three years old when Gu's father passed away. After a few years, his father's shadow has long become blurred.

But blood ties are so magical. When he learned the truth about his father's death, his heart was broken and he vowed to avenge him.

As he kowtowed, he told his father in his heart that he had grown up, had received enlightenment, and had learned from a famous teacher. He would study hard in the future and strive to become a noble or a prime minister. He would definitely protect his family and avenge him.

After Xuanxuan left, Duan Qingxiang asked Grandpa Gu for permission, then lit three incense sticks and bowed three times reverently to Gu Junyuan's tablet.

Thank him for saving his sister eighteen years ago, giving her a stable home, and giving birth to such smart and lovely nephews.

When talking about Gu's father, everyone felt sad and regretful.

But the dead are gone, and the living are still here. We have to look forward and live a better life.

After cleaning up, everyone gathered in the dining room and lunch began.

Duan Qingxiang was transporting food and fodder. In order to save time, he had to sleep in the open air along the way and was now starving.

Seeing the table full of delicious food and wine, his appetite was whetted, especially since his sister helped to prepare the dishes, all of which were delicacies in his eyes.

But no matter how greedy he was, the chopsticks left afterimages, and his eating movements were still elegant, but he chewed very quickly.

He drank all kinds of fine wine provided by Gu Xinran, looking very happy, and had a great time toasting with Grandpa Gu.

Both the host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much.

After the meal, Duan Qingxiang immediately said goodbye as he had to catch up with the team transporting grain and fodder.

There are still 20,000 Zhennan soldiers waiting for food ahead, and there is no time to lose. Time for recognition has to be squeezed out.

Although I was reluctant to leave my newly recognized sister and nephews, military duties came first. With this lunch, I could say that I had a good New Year.

Gu Xinran quickly presented the prepared gift package, which included premium ginseng and antler pills, ginseng and antler pills, wound medicine, and medicinal wine.

Gu's mother also prepared a large bag of food for him. When they brought it to the gate, his uncle said sullenly, "Yuanyuan, I will be back as soon as the food and fodder is delivered. We can see each other again in about a month.

There should be no more refugees on the road by then. Bring the children with me and return to Yunzhou. Your parents miss you very much."

Mother Gu nodded in agreement, "Okay, be careful on your way."

Grandpa Gu and others also told him to be careful.

My third uncle came in a hurry and left in a hurry, leaving behind a pile of gifts and taking away everyone's love.

As soon as she entered the house, Gu Xinran was pulled into her room by her mother. As soon as the door was closed, she pushed the box of 100,000 taels of silver notes given by her third uncle in front of her, "Hurry, help me keep it. I can't feel at ease with so many silver notes in my room."

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