The next day, when Su's mother took them to the academy again, Anzhi also thanked Su's mother along with Anran. She was so excited that she didn't know what to say.
When Su's mother turned around, she bumped into someone—the girl she had met at the restaurant that day.
She pretended not to see it, but the girl came up to her and said, "Aunt Su, what a coincidence!"
Su's mother was a kind person. If someone else had a verbal argument with her, she might have been able to argue back, but if someone was so gentle and kind to her, she really didn't know what to do.
He could only smile politely and say, "It is a bit of a coincidence."
He then led his people back, not intending to continue talking to her.
Seeing this, Jiang Hong could only turn to her aunt, the county magistrate's wife, who then invited the person out.
Looking at the invitation in her hand, Su's mother was truly at a loss. "What do you think this county magistrate's wife wants to do here?"
Liu Huan had a rough idea, but it was really hard to say for sure.
"If Mother is bored, she can have someone come and chat with her."
Su's mother was never bored; she spent her days figuring out how to make delicious food and making clothes for her children herself. There was never enough time.
Thinking about it, she felt it was good that he came, so that everyone could see Liu Huan and stop some people from thinking about other people's husbands all day long.
"Alright, let her come then, but you have to go too. Your sister-in-law and I don't get along with these officials' wives, or we'll make a fool of ourselves."
Liu Huan knew her little scheme. If Su Yi wanted to marry her, she couldn't stop him. But judging from Su Yi's expression, he probably wouldn't. So, it wouldn't hurt for her to go.
He handed the invitation to the maid, saying, "Go and give them a reply."
Two days later, the county magistrate's wife brought the girl to the prefect's residence.
Behind them were Madam Jiang and Jiang Hong. After entering the house, the county magistrate's wife explained, "Greetings, Madam Su. These are my sister and niece. They came to my house today and learned that I was coming to visit you, so I brought them along to pay my respects."
Liu Huan thought to himself that this was too much of a coincidence.
The county magistrate's wife and Madam Jiang look very similar, but the county magistrate's wife has a sharper look in her eyes.
Mother Su smiled and said, "I'm an old woman with one half of my body buried in the ground. You can come anytime as long as you don't mind."
After exchanging pleasantries, Su's mother introduced them, "This is my eldest daughter-in-law, Fang, and this is my second daughter-in-law, Liu. You young people should get along well."
When Jiang Hong heard Liu Huan being introduced, her eyes darkened slightly. The county magistrate's wife quickly said, "Both ladies are very beautiful. The old lady is truly blessed."
After everyone sat down, Su's mother took Liu Huan's hand and asked her to sit next to her, saying, "Yes, they have been incredibly good to this old woman. Especially Huanhuan, I raised her by my side since she was a baby. If it weren't for the fact that she and my second son are childhood sweethearts, I wouldn't have been able to part with anyone else."
Hearing this, everyone knew Su's mother's attitude; she was supporting Liu Huan.
The county magistrate's wife also began to say that raising children is not easy. The county magistrate's daughter is pretty and seems to have a good temperament. Even Su's mother couldn't help but praise her a few times.
After chatting for a while, the cook in the manor prepared the meal, and everyone moved to the dining hall.
Jiang Hong took the initiative to go to Su's mother's side and said gently, "Auntie, let me serve you your meal."
Su's mother gently pushed her away, "No need, sit down and eat with me. How can an old woman like me be served by a young girl like you?"
The county magistrate's wife chimed in at the right moment, "Hong'er is well-mannered and kind-hearted, so it's fine to have her serve you your meals."
Fang Yi came over and took her place, saying self-deprecatingly, "Look at how my second sister-in-law and I are behaving as wives, having other young girls serve us. Miss Jiang, you should sit down quickly, or people will say that my second sister-in-law and I are unfilial if word gets out."
Jiang Hong then sat down next to Madam Jiang, occasionally greeting Su's mother and offering to take them out for a walk.
Su's mother smiled and declined, "No need. Huanhuan has lived in Nanchang County for so many years, she can take us around."
"Miss Jiang is indeed as lovely as the county magistrate's wife described."
Jiang Hong blushed with pride after being praised. After dinner, they had some snacks and chatted for a long time.
"Grandma~"
Upon hearing the sound, Su's mother stood up. "My little darling is back! Hurry up and prepare the meal. He must be starving by now."
The county magistrate's wife saw the two delicate-looking children enter from outside and greeted them sweetly; they were instantly adorable.
After the food was ready, Jiang Hong stood up and said, "I'll take care of their meals."
Liu Huan politely declined, "How can Miss Jiang do the things that maids do? Besides, how old are the two of them? It would be a laughing stock if they had to be served meals."
Jiang Hong was rejected one after another, and almost lost face.
Seeing this, the county magistrate's wife said, "It's getting late, so we'll head back now and come to pay our respects to the old lady another day."
After everyone left, Su's mother patted her face and said, "I haven't smiled like this in a long time. My face is stiff from smiling."
Fang Yi joked, "Mother, being the matriarch of an official's family must be tough."
Mother Su narrowed her eyes. "Yes, thatched village is still the most comfortable place." As she spoke, her gaze darkened, and her eyes reddened. She thought of several peers who had just passed away last year.
This hurdle has finally come to her generation.
Liu Huan pulled the person back, "Then from now on, no one else will be around. We'll play by ourselves, and my sister-in-law and I will keep you company."
Looking at her grandchildren eating heartily, Su's mother said with a satisfied expression, "I'm very satisfied now. If Xiao Shi's family were here, I would be even more satisfied."
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After Jiang Hong and the other two got into the carriage, Jiang Hong almost burst into tears. "What does Madam Liu mean by comparing me to a maid?"
The smile on the county magistrate's wife's face also faded. "Old Madam Su's attitude is very clear. If she really wants to marry Lord Su, it's impossible for her to be his principal wife, unless she becomes a concubine."
Jiang Hong immediately retorted, "No, I can only accept a secondary wife at most."
Madam Jiang ruthlessly shattered her daughter's illusions, saying, "You might not even be able to become a concubine. You'd better give up on that idea. There are so many good young men in Nanchang County. It's not worth it to become someone's concubine."
Although the county magistrate's wife thought Lord Su was a good man, she decided against becoming his concubine. She added, "Yes, there are so many outstanding young men, Lord Su is not the only one."
Jiang Hong remained silent with a tearful face. Only when she was about to get off the bus did she reluctantly reply, "My daughter knows what she's doing. I'll understand in a few days."
With both of Su's parents present, Liu Huan put the wedding of Ermo and Qiuju on the agenda.
After so many years of being in love, it's time to give each other an explanation.
Qiu Rong was very envious, and that evening Chang Bai asked her out. "A Rong, I..."
Seeing his unease, Qiu Rong waited quietly for him to speak, and after a long while, she finally managed to stammer out, "I... I also want a home."
Qiu Rong blushed and turned around, "Why are you telling me you want a home?"
Changbai's face instantly turned red; if it weren't for the evening, he probably would have made a huge fool of himself.
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