Two years later, thinking back on everything that happened before, I feel a strange sadness in my heart.
Although she tried her best to escape the mountain stronghold, she had to admit that the days in Qinglong Village were the happiest and most carefree time of her life.
Thinking back to the past, she didn't know what nerve it touched, but seeing Hua Molan's calm expression from beginning to end, her heart gradually calmed down.
"Actually, the reason I was able to marry into the Yuan family was not because the Yuan family took a liking to me, nor because the Yuan family was trying to curry favor with the Song family. Rather, it was because my mother and the matriarch of the Yuan family, who is also my mother-in-law, were once close friends and had a good relationship. In order to give me a good home, my mother swallowed her pride and arranged for me to marry the third son of the Yuan family."
"The Yuan family has a very good family tradition. The mother-in-law is kind and the sisters-in-law are gentle. Every morning and evening, they greet each other with smiles and polite words. But these are all superficial, because I can't feel the real kindness. I didn't understand at first, but I gradually came to understand."
"There is a kind of kindness called indifference, and a kind of smile called politeness. Although no one bullies me, I feel that there are thousands of miles between me and them. We will never get close. We are like familiar strangers. All we can do is nod to each other."
As Xiong Yanyan spoke, she looked at the teacup that Mo Lan had placed in front of her, took a sip, and only after the tea's aroma entered her throat did she realize what she had said, her expression immediately filled with regret.
After entering the house, the mother-in-law sternly ordered that he must not gossip or damage the Yuan family's reputation.
When traveling, the first thing to do is to uphold the Yuan family's reputation. Anything that damages the Yuan family's honor is forbidden. At best, the person will be confined to their home; at worst, they will be sent to the ancestral temple to pray for the elders.
"Don't worry, I have no interest in the Yuan family." Mo Lan kindly explained when she saw Xiong Yanyan's annoyed expression. Seeing her relieved look, she could only sigh with emotion.
It must be tough for her to live so cautiously.
Hopefully, all that they've gained through enduring humiliation and humbly submitting is worthwhile; otherwise, the Yuan family can forget about having a good life.
Even if she didn't have any feelings for Xiong Yanyan, as long as she came from Qinglong Village, she had to protect her to some extent. With the name of Qinglong Village attached to her, she wouldn't allow anyone to mess with her, no matter how small or small she was.
She hadn't originally intended to investigate the Yuan family, but now she'd changed her mind. Even if everything seemed glamorous on the surface, she needed to plan ahead.
Just as Mo Lan was deep in thought, the door opened, and Han Shuang directed several people to carry the box in.
Xiong Yanyan stared at the large box on the ground, her eyes widening. Hua Molan said she wanted to add some dowry for her; could this be it?
"Open it and take a look, these are all for you."
To be honest, Xiong Yanyan was really curious; she wanted to know what Hua Molan had prepared for her.
After opening the box and brushing away the velvet flowers, silk flowers, and beaded flowers on the surface, several brocade boxes were placed side by side underneath. After opening them one by one, I was stunned.
Why...why did you give me all this?
"You're from Qinglong Village, after all. Now that you're married, you can't let us down."
Mo Lan looked at her head. A gilded hairpin and two pearl flowers. Although they looked pretty, it would be fine for a young girl, but it was too shabby for a new bride.
"You... what nonsense are you talking about?" Xiong Yanyan touched her temple, a hint of unease flashing across her face. "I'm still a new bride, I can't be too flashy, lest people gossip."
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