Mu Yi'an, a teacher at an agricultural school, in her thirties, unmarried, nearly expelled from her family by her biological mother.
Jiang Shuyun, a high school political teacher, in her ...
Ziyi's wife just moved in and isn't familiar with the house yet. I've been away for almost two months, so I'm a little worried.
"That's right, I almost forgot that Ziyi got married."
Aunt Mu had truly forgotten that her second daughter-in-law was pregnant and experiencing severe morning sickness, and she was so busy that she was completely overwhelmed.
"Sister-in-law, please stay for dinner. You should at least come back with Henian and see him."
"Okay, I'll have dinner here tonight. Yi'an, you go back first, and after dinner, have your third aunt send someone to take me home."
Mu's mother was worried that her two young children would go hungry, so she wanted to feed them herself.
"Alright, Mother, I'll head back now. Third Aunt, the child will be hungry soon."
"In a few days, Ziyu's wife will be feeling better. Come over and have a visit for a day."
"Alright, you have children at home, so your aunt won't keep you any longer."
Aunt Mu saw Yi'an out. Afterwards, she still had to arrange dinner.
Mu's mother had dinner at Mu's third uncle's house, and Mu Ziyi also rushed back. He had taken five days off, which was just enough to send his mother back and also to see his newlywed wife.
The next day, Jiang Shuyun prepared to take her servants to see Mu's mother and Ziyi off on the ship.
"Father-in-law, I'm going back now. When you return to the county town, please come visit us."
"Okay, Ziyi, take good care of your mother."
Jiang's mother held Mu's mother's hand, reluctant to part.
This is the first time their two families have been related by marriage for so many years, and the two of them have spent so much time together and gotten to know each other well.
"Understood, Auntie."
"Yi'an, it's too early, you shouldn't go to the dock. It's windy, so be careful and don't be careless."
Having given birth to two children, it's hard to recover one's energy in a short time.
Mu's mother gave her some instructions, worried that Yi'an might take it for granted because of her good health.
"I know, Mom. You and Dad should also take good care of yourselves."
Everyone bid each other a reluctant farewell, and Mu Yi'an only returned to the main courtyard after the carriage disappeared from sight.
Parting is a normal part of life!