"Zhengzi, are you really going to get married just like that?" Qin Xiang'e pulled Qin Zheng outside the door, her weathered face clearly showing a hint of worry.
Qin Zheng nodded.
Since he said he wanted to get married, then of course he should get married. How could he joke about something like this?
"You, you..." Qin Xiang'e grabbed her apron in a flustered manner.
Qin Zheng had previously said he wanted to get married and that he would take his wife to live with his family. She thought he was just joking, but she never expected that this rascal would actually do it.
Qin Zheng could see Qin Xiang'e's inner conflict.
"Aunt, just say what you have to say."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiang'e stopped hiding her intentions and said with difficulty, "Then I'll be frank. If you're serious now, what about Tian Xiaohui next door?"
"Tian Xiaohui?"
Qin Zheng frowned, not understanding what his marriage had to do with Tian Xiaohui.
Qin Xiang'e clicked her tongue, patted Qin Zheng's shoulder, and whispered a reminder: "Are you stupid? In the two years you've been away, Tian Xiaohui has been running to your grandma's place every few days. She took good care of your grandma when I wasn't around. Don't you understand what she means?"
Qin Zheng: "..."
What does it have to do with him?
"Then tell her that I'm married and that she shouldn't come over anymore, so as not to make my wife misunderstand. If she's just coming to visit my grandma, then it's fine with her."
"This child, you..."
Qin Xiang'e felt like she was talking to her stubborn ox. How did this get into whether Ye Yun had misunderstood? Wasn't it about whether Tian Xiaohui would be sad?
It's true what they say: once a young man becomes a groom, all he can think about is his bride.
Speaking of Ye Yun, Qin Xiang'e glanced at Ye Yun, who was still drinking water in the room. She couldn't say she was dissatisfied, but it was still a bit lacking. She then looked away and whispered to Qin Zheng, "Zhengzi, after all this time, are you really planning to marry her?"
What's wrong with her?
"Haven't you heard what's wrong with her? Not only is she sickly, but her mother is also mentally ill. I've heard that mental illness can be passed on to children..."
"You've heard what people are saying, what else have you been listening to?"
Qin Zheng was unhappy.
His tone and expression darkened, and Qin Xiang'e's eyes narrowed. She couldn't say anything more, lest she displease Qin Zheng.
On the other hand, she felt that Qin Zheng should also be a sensible person.
"Alright, as long as you understand. I just heard that Ye Yun doesn't really want to marry you. I'm worried that she won't be able to stay. If you two really get divorced, it won't look good for either of your reputations." Qin Xiang'e was also thinking of the two younger people and was trying to persuade them with good intentions.
Qin Zheng knew her good intentions and nodded, saying, "I know, Aunt."
"Eh..."
Qin Xiang'e said no more and started tidying up the house with Qin Zheng.
Regardless, she was genuinely happy that Qin Zheng was able to bring his wife back to live with them. Their Qin family had only one son for three generations, and Qin Zheng was the only remaining heir.
When Li Xiuying remarried, she not only took Qin Zheng with her but also changed his surname, which made her and the old lady cry day and night for a period of time.
The old lady blamed herself for the Qin family line ending with her generation, and cried until she went blind.
Later, it was only through her own pleading and cajoling, coupled with Qin Zheng's own reluctance, that the brigade managed to save Qin Zheng's surname.
Now, Qin Zheng is finally back.
The Qin family will have a pillar of support from now on.
The more Qin Xiang'e thought about it, the more hopeful she felt for the future, and she became much more enthusiastic about her work.
Women trapped in the mountains still hold onto traditional ideas. The continuation of the family line remains extremely important to them. They still believe that there must be a man in the family, not only to carry on the family tradition, but also to be the pillar of the household.
As for Ye Yun...
As long as Zhengzi likes it.
The ancestral home faces south and consists of two large rooms: a west hall and a main hall. The main hall leads to an inner room, which is where Qin Zheng and Ye Yun live.
Those who usually live in the main room represent the person in charge of the household in this courtyard.
Qin Zheng's father and Li Xiuying originally lived in this room, while the old lady lived in the west wing. After Li Xiuying remarried, the old lady never moved back and always kept this wing for Qin Zheng.
The main room was fine; it was bright and well-ventilated, and apart from some dust, there was nothing wrong with it.
But the inner room was a bit damp.
The inner room had only one small, dusty window. Because it hadn't been ventilated for a long time, the room was a bit stuffy and damp. A table in the room had become damp, so Qin Zheng decided to take advantage of the midday sun to move all the items outside to air them out.
Ye Yun wanted to lend a hand, but Qin Xiang'e waved her away.
Qin Xiang'e treated her with the same enthusiasm she had when they first met, saying that she shouldn't make this newlywed bride do any work, and that she should just rest.
Qin Zheng told her, "If you're really feeling unwell, go and talk to the old lady."
She's not in good health, and if she bumps or gets hurt while moving tables and benches, or if she gets seriously ill from the exertion, it would be a loss for her.
Ye Yun had no choice but to stop.
Seeing Qin Zheng's grandmother sitting alone in the doorway sunbathing, she simply poured her a glass of water and brought it over.
Old Mrs. Qin watched Qin Zheng carrying things out with a wary expression, her cloudy eyes following his figure closely. Suddenly, she let out a snort from her nose.
When she saw Ye Yun, she raised her withered, bark-like old hand and waved to her.
Ye Yun was puzzled and leaned in to listen.
The old woman pointed at the tall and burly Qin Zheng, grabbed her hand, and whispered, "Little girl... run... this bastard doesn't look like a good person..."
Ye Yun: "..."
Grandma, does your grandson know how sharp you are?
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