"Oh dear, we can't possibly use all of General Guan's gifts," said Old Mrs. Qiao.
"Mother, what did you send?" Madam Lü leaned over to look, also surprised: "This—"
Inside a large box were bolts of silk and satin fabrics of various colors, each one of the finest quality.
I can't even imagine how beautiful the clothes would look when I wear them, how well they would drape.
This box is worth at least one or two thousand taels.
Wan hurriedly went to call Qiao Lian'er to come and see.
Qiao Lian'er was also a little surprised. She gently touched the cloth, which was smooth and cool, like the texture of jade.
"Keep it for now, you'll need it sooner or later," Qiao Lian'er said.
Even if she doesn't receive any news here, her three older brothers are already high-ranking soldiers. If they become captains one day, their families can wear fine silks and satins.
Sensing the hidden meaning in Qiao Lian'er's words, Old Madam Qiao instructed, "Take it and put it away properly."
As for Shi Murou and Chu Zhuo, the couple presented them with a set of silver jewelry, a set of gold jewelry, and a box of fine cotton cloth, showing their sincerity.
Grandma Qiao said, "These pieces of jewelry should all be sent to Yin'er's room; they are for her."
No one objected, and Mrs. Feng carried the two boxes to the young couple's room.
The camp gave Qiao Dayong five days off so he could spend quality time with his new wife.
The next day, at the crack of dawn, Lingyin got up, saying she was going to start a fire to make breakfast.
When I tried to get out of bed, I found that my legs were weak and sore, and I could hardly stand.
Thinking about last night, her face flushed red, and she felt a little embarrassed to face the Qiao family.
Da Yong, still half asleep, stretched out his long arm and hugged her tightly: "Now it's the second wife's turn to cook. Let's sleep first, and when we wake up, we'll see if there's anything we need to do before we get to work."
"Is cooking done on a rotating basis?"
"Yes, there are many people in the family, so the work is arranged so that it won't be chaotic. My aunt is just her daughter, and Lian'er has a lot of ideas to come up with. Since it's not their turn to do it, my aunt lends a hand to everyone."
"Okay, I've got it all."
Now that winter has arrived, the man's embrace is so warm. Lingyin nestles against him, feeling this sensation—novel, unfamiliar, yet blissful.
Breakfast was mutton porridge and potato pancakes, which warmed her stomach. After finishing her meal, Lingyin was about to wash the dishes when Wan stopped her with a smile.
"You've just gotten married, what's there to be so busy about? You'll be busy all the time in the future, just get used to it first."
"Then, I'll go chop wood."
"I've already chopped up a huge pile." From afar, Xiao Meng poked his head out of the woodshed.
"Then I'll go sweep the yard."
"I've already swept it all up," Old Man Qiao laughed heartily. "And I've watered all the flowering trees too."
“I—” Lingyin thought for a moment, then remembered that there were a few pigs kept in the Qiao family’s old courtyard, and immediately perked up: “Then I’ll go find some pig feed.”
“My aunt and my mother went there, pushing a big cart; one trip was enough,” Qiao Lian’er joked.
Ling Yin was stunned. She didn't have to do anything at the Qiao family. Was she here to enjoy a life of luxury?
“Girl, if you really can’t stay idle, let Dayong take you around the village and get to know the people,” said Grandma Qiao.
Da Yong immediately grabbed Ling Yin's hand: "Let's go."
Lingyin: "..."
What's the difference between this and just strolling around?
"Take the candy and give it to everyone." Grandma Qiao filled two baskets with candy and gave one to each person.
After noon, Zhao Lizheng came to visit and handed a letter to Qiao Lian'er.
"It was sent from the county government; they said it was a letter from the capital."
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