Actually, for adults, seeing children eat delicious food is even more blissful than eating it themselves.
Jiayin ate two corn fritters, then took a boiled corn cob and slowly nibbled on it.
The sweet and sticky texture made her squint her eyes with delight.
In her past life, there was a time when sweet corn was very popular, but she didn't like it and preferred the sticky corn from her hometown.
Therefore, after returning to the village, she exchanged a lot of seeds with the villagers.
In recent years, after planting several batches in the space, the quality of the seeds has improved, and they taste sweeter and more glutinous.
After harvesting the medicinal herbs she had planted in her space, she simply planted sticky corn instead.
Last night I was busy breaking off pieces and preserving them carefully in preparation for the fresh food supermarket she had been planning.
Soon, everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, tidied up the table, and sat together chatting.
Granny He sent the maids away to do their work, and then she, along with Shui Ling and Shui Yun, guarded the door, allowing the masters to speak freely.
Mr. Wen was worried about his family and said to Old Mrs. Li, "Auntie, the Wen family might come to our door to plead for mercy. If I'm not home, please help Jinrou out and make sure she doesn't suffer any losses."
Madam Wen blushed upon hearing this and scolded, "I'm not a child, why would you need to worry about me!"
Old Mrs. Li laughed happily, "Don't worry, my title of First-Rank Imperial Concubine is probably going to get moldy and grow mushrooms by now."
"If anyone bullies Jinrou, I will definitely step up and stand up for her."
"There are some things that Jinrou, as a junior, shouldn't say, but I won't keep them to myself!"
Tao Hongying also said, "I will be at home these two days, Mr. Wen, don't worry. Suijintan is right on our doorstep, how can we let anyone run wild here!"
Mr. Wen bowed and thanked him, then instructed Jiaren, "If you encounter anyone gossiping when you go out, just speak your mind and don't worry about my reputation."
"A true man's actions, no matter what, will inevitably be criticized. We only need to be able to face our conscience."
"Yes, teacher." Jiaren stood up, bowed, and solemnly replied.
Jiayin blinked her big eyes twice, holding the purse at her waist, and asked, "Second Uncle, if the Wu family is to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors, does that mean they can't do bad things?"
"Then may I go into town for a walk?"
Her words seemed to have stirred up a hornet's nest; everyone's expression changed, and they all loudly refused.
"no!"
Jiayin looked distressed and said dejectedly, "There's no reason why we had to guard against thieves the other day!"
"Does this mean I can't leave the house until the Wu family is completely wiped out?"
"Besides, no one can guarantee that there won't be a Feng family, Zhao family, or Liu family in the future, and I can't live in hiding forever!"
Old Mrs. Li quickly spat twice at the side, repeatedly chanting, "Bad things don't work, good things do! Bad things don't work, good things do!"
After saying that, she reached out and "sharply" tapped her granddaughter's forehead, angrily scolding, "How old are you? You still can't keep your mouth shut. Why are you cursing yourself!"
Seeing that the old lady was angry, Jiayin quickly clung to her grandmother's arm and acted coquettishly.
"Grandma, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong!"
"I'm loved by everyone, and flowers bloom for me, so naturally everything will go smoothly for me from now on, and all will fall into place..."
Everyone was amused by her lazy appearance and laughed.
Old Mrs. Li was both amused and exasperated, saying helplessly, "Are they taking advantage of this old woman who hasn't been to school?"
"Just apologize, why keep going on and on like this!"
After saying that, she felt sorry for her granddaughter being confined at home and whispered, "Wait a little longer, until your uncle and the others have dealt with the Wu family, then we can go out."
"Even if we really can't do anything about the Wu family, Grandma will send you to Quanzhou."
"Your third brother is a general over there, and your eldest uncle has also bought a house. The mountains are high and the emperor is far away; no matter how far the Wu family's influence extends, it can't reach them!"
Jiayin nodded and asked again, "Grandma, how can these people be so heartless?"
"The corn and potatoes we grow are all provided by our family. We just had a bumper harvest, and they still bully us. I get angry whenever I think about it."
Grandma Li understood her granddaughter and immediately asked, "Are you up to something again?"
Jiayin chuckled, "It's nothing, I just wanted to teach them a little lesson."
Old Mrs. Li was not in a position to make the decision, so she looked to Li Lao Er and Mr. Wen.
After thinking for a moment, Li Lao Er said, "Do whatever you want, even if it's just to vent your anger."
Mr. Wen also said, "That day in the imperial court, the Wu family was caught off guard and now they dare not make any rash moves."
"Do whatever you want. The Wu family will just have to swallow this bitter pill."
Jiayin was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, Second Uncle and Senior Uncle! Don't worry, I definitely won't ruin your plans or harm any innocent people!"
After exchanging a few more casual words, the group dispersed to rest.
As Mr. Wen expected, not long after he went to the yamen the next day, Old Madam Wen and Madam Wen came to his door.
Upon receiving the news, Grandma Li, Tao Hongying, and Jiayin all rushed over.
Madam Wen was younger than Madam Li and held an imperial title, but it was only a third-rank title.
Compared to Old Lady Li's first-rank imperial consort, that's far lower.
Even Tao Hongying's status was higher than that of Madam Wen. In the past two years, Li Laosi had followed the Northern Expeditionary Army and had been promoted to the rank of third-grade general, which was very prestigious.
Wen Junyan, on the other hand, wasted many years and remained a fourth-rank official in the Court of State Ceremonial, spending his days idly playing with cats and dogs, without any real power.
Not to mention Jiayin, a princess with a fief and a title!
Therefore, when the three members of the Li family entered the house, Old Madam Wen and Madam Wen could only stand up and bow.
Madam Wen respectfully helped Old Madam Li to sit in the main seat and then personally served her tea.
Jiayin held Yueya'er in her arms, teasing her and saying a few words before asking, as if she had just seen the Wen family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, "Oh dear, Aunt, do you have guests here? They look somewhat familiar."
Madam Wen found it amusing and said, "These are the old Madam Wen and the First Madam."
"Ah, is that the Wen family, the ones who not only didn't save our senior master when he was thrown into prison, but also immediately kicked him out of their home?"
Jiayin, her face full of surprise, continued without restraint, "It's really strange. Didn't the Wen family abandon their martial uncle? Why are they coming back? They're so shameless!"
Even someone as "simple" as Madam Wen blushed deeply at this moment.
Madam Wen gripped her handkerchief tightly.
If it weren't for her husband waiting at home for her to be saved, she would have left immediately.
"Alright, Jiayin!" Tao Hongying said, feigning concern, "Say less. Maybe they're just here to see the crescent moon!"
Jiayin persisted, "That's impossible! Yueya'er is already two years old, why is she only coming now?"
"Does the Wen family live on the moon? The news just got there."
Old Madam Wen wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground, and Madam Wen's handkerchief was practically torn to shreds.
Madam Wen then said, "Princess, please don't take it too seriously, for the sake of your master's relationship."
"Hmph!" Jiayin snorted coldly.
She kicked her little deerskin boots, the tiny gold beads clustered at the toes trembling, striking a pose of haughtiness, before reluctantly saying, "Get up!"
The Wen family mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quickly straightened up, their backs and waists aching.
The arrogance and sense of entitlement he displayed when he first arrived have all been dispelled by this barrage of "difficulties"!
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