Xu Lanting replied with a smile, "Your wife is still under her mother-in-law's feet." This was a joke that the adults often told him.
This made everyone very happy.
Zhao Wu laughed and said, "If my wife is in the sole of my mother-in-law's foot, then your wife must still be between her toes." Seeing Xu Lanzhou laughing so hard that he slapped the table, he added, "Lanzhou's wife is still in her mother-in-law's calf."
Xu Lanyin smiled and said, "Your wives haven't even reached your mother-in-law's belly yet. How old do you have to be to get married? Your mother must be anxious."
Qin blushed and said with a smile, "Nonsense."
There was a lot of braised pig's head, so Xu Lanyin cut it in half and asked Xu Lanzhou to send it to the eldest wife's room. He also told them that Zhao Wuyou had two days off, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
Tomorrow they would go to the Hong family to deliver New Year gifts, and it would be best if they could slaughter the New Year pig the day after tomorrow. The eldest wife had not slaughtered the New Year pig yet, as she was waiting for Xu Lanzhou and Zhao Wu.
While eating, Xu Lanyin was still thinking about Zhao Wu's metaphor. Fortunately, she was eating rice instead of steamed bread tonight.
Zhao Wu stayed up late, mainly teaching Xu Lanzhou martial arts. When leaving, Xu Lanzhou asked, "Brother Zhao, get up tomorrow morning and come to my yard to practice martial arts. I'll practice with you."
Zhao Wu agreed, "As long as you can get up, come with me to the woods to practice, so as not to disturb Auntie and Lan Ting's rest."
The next morning, Xu Lanyin, Xu Lanzhou, and Zhao Wu went to the Hong family to deliver New Year gifts. The gifts were the same as those given to the Min family, except that the clothes made for Min Nan were replaced with clothes made for Fang Jie'er.
Xu Lanyin had always wanted to introduce Zhao Wu to Hong Zhen, but she never found the opportunity. She figured that even though Hong Zhen wasn't home today, she might as well have gone to his house.
They all walked out of the yard, and Xu Lanting chased out crying. He wanted to play with Fang Jie'er, but Qin didn't allow him.
Several people had no choice but to take him with them.
Fifth Grandpa still sent them to the door of the Hong family.
As soon as they took the things out of the car, Hong Zhen came out with Fang Jie'er.
Xu Lanzhou asked with a smile, "Brother Hong didn't go to the military camp today?"
Hong Zhen smiled and said, "I was out on business a few days ago, and I've been resting at home these two days."
Xu Lanyin introduced Zhao Wu again.
Zhao Wu clasped his fists and bowed.
Hong Zhen smiled and said, "I have heard from Fang'er that Brother Zhao's martial arts are very powerful."
Fang Jieer said softly, "Well, I heard it from Uncle Ting."
Xu Lanting said proudly, "Yes, my brother Zhao is the best martial artist. He can jump as high as hopscotch."
Fang Jie'er was not convinced and said with a pout, "My father's martial arts are even more powerful. He can jump higher than a house."
Xu Lanting was telling the truth and Fang Jie'er was bragging, but everyone else thought Xu Lanting was also bragging.
Hong Zhen laughed and welcomed them to the front hall, but did not invite them to the main courtyard as usual.
After sitting down and having tea, Hong Zhen asked about Zhao Wu's affairs at the government office and said, "I know both County Magistrate Sun and Constable Zhang. We've worked together occasionally. Constable Zhang even lives in this alley. I'll treat them to a drink someday, and Brother Zhao can come too."
Zhao Wu expressed his gratitude with a smile.
As they were talking, they heard a commotion outside.
Hong Zhen blushed and hurriedly stood up and walked out. Xu Lan was embarrassed to go out and watch the fun, and wondered if she had come to the wrong place today.
The noise grew louder, and there was a woman's scream, and the sound moved to the front yard, just in front of the hall door.
"Let me go, let me go, I want to find him..." the woman screamed.
Fang Jie'er was so scared that she burst into tears.
Xu Lanyin asked Xu Lanzhou to take care of the two children, and she lifted the cotton curtain and walked out. It was obvious that the women were making a fuss, and Zhao Wu was too embarrassed to go out to watch the fun.
A group of women surrounded a disheveled girl, who sat on the ground, still struggling. Two maids held her, while Mrs. Hu hugged her and cried. Fortunately, she was wearing a thick jacket; if she had worn a separate jacket and skirt, her underwear would have been exposed.
Mrs. Hu, heavily pregnant, stood anxiously nearby, a maid supporting her and a woman protecting her from being touched. Hong Zhen stood in the corridor, furious, anxious, and too embarrassed to go over. It would be embarrassing for the neighbors to hear her making such a fuss.
Mrs. Hu saw that her husband looked unhappy and felt very embarrassed. She walked over and said, "Master, I don't know what's wrong with my sister Yi. She suddenly went crazy."
Seeing Xu Lanyin come out, he continued, "My cousin Hu Yi, my second aunt brought her home today to visit, asking me to give her some advice. We were talking fine before, but I don't know how it suddenly turned out like this. And my second aunt doesn't want anyone to call her a doctor, fearing that it would damage my cousin Yi's reputation."
Xu Lanyin understood that Miss Hu must have been suppressed for too long and had completely collapsed today.
She shouted "I want to find him", could it be that she was suffering from "lovesickness"?
A shrill scream rang out again, "Let me go, I want to find him, ah...ah..." The scream was shrill.
Hu Yi struggled hard, but because she was Mrs. Hu's precious daughter, the old woman was afraid of hurting her and didn't dare to use too much strength, nor did she dare to cover her mouth.
Fang Jie'er's crying became louder, and the loud discussions of the neighbors outside the yard could also be heard inside.
Hong Wu said, "We can't let her go on making such a fuss. Let's get her inside first."
Xu Lanyin said, "Brother Hong, I have a way to calm her down."
Hong Zhen didn't quite believe it and asked in surprise, "Can you do it?"
Xu Lanyin said, "I can do it. I'll ask someone to make a bowl of calming soup."
She had heard from Mrs. Hu that Hong Zhen had trouble sleeping, so they always kept some calming herbs at home.
Hong Zhen looked at Xu Lanyin's determination, thinking that she was not the kind of person who would talk nonsense, and wanted to give it a try, so he nodded and said, "Okay."
Hong Zhen had Fang Jie'er and Xu Lanting taken to the backyard, and asked a maid to make some soothing soup. Then he approached the group and said, "Hurry and carry her into the house."
After hearing what Hong Zhen said, the old woman held Hu Yi down and lifted him up.
Hu Yi's screams became louder.
The nearest room was the living room. The maid carried her in and placed her on the armchair.
Hu Yi was pinned down by the old woman, still struggling, hunching her shoulders and twisting her waist. Xu Lanyin walked over and put her hand on her left shoulder, seemingly to comfort her.
Hu Yi screamed in her heart, I want to find him, I want to kill him... Big Brother Xin, how could you do this to me... Get out, don’t hold my hand, don’t kiss me... I don’t want to see you again... No, I still want to see you...
Her thoughts were in great confusion. Xu Lanyin realized that she wasn't simply "lovesick," but rather that she was angry because a man had abandoned her after having an affair with her. Whether out of shyness or some other reason, she was still angry and didn't say what she was thinking.
Xu Lanyin said, "Miss Hu, 'he' is on his way."
Hu Yi really listened to it, stared at Xu Lanyin and asked, "Really? How did you know?"
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