go home
Later, to bid farewell to his sister-in-law, Qi Liyuan left first.
Everyone should go home.
Cui Zhijun was standing in the corridor holding the sleepy Xiaoyu, while Zheng took his arm and leaned towards him silently.
This day felt like a dream. Zheng first met the sister-in-law she'd seen in her eldest brother's letters, and then, unexpectedly, she gave her own nephew, a name she'd never even heard of, a name. However, before anyone could even get to know each other, mother and son were off on a journey like a gust of wind, even saying goodbye in a hurry.
Watching the graceful figure disappear down the long street, Zhao Heiyuan returned to his own life. Zheng smiled. Though somewhat reluctant, she knew that life is a constant cycle of reunions and farewells, drifting further and further apart.
In this world, the only person who can accompany her is probably the arm she is leaning on.
Turning her head to look at Taishi Zhengjiang, Zheng asked with a smile, "Are you happy about the addition of a new member to the family, Dad?"
"Happy?"
Taishi Zhengjiang glanced back at his daughter and said bluntly, "I'm so upset! Your eldest brother has been a real worry since he was little. He always does things his own way. He's always messing around with cats and dogs, going to all sorts of trouble. He's a real devil. Look at the wife he's looking for now, she's also a worry. Okay, you guys, you've all grown up and become capable. Dad can't control you anymore. Do whatever you want."
Although Taishi Zhengjiang was not forgiving in words, he was relieved in his heart.
Now that he has grandchildren and his children are settled and established, Dad feels that he can finally give his deceased wife an explanation in heaven. With this, he can rest in peace even if he closes his eyes now.
Zheng saw through her father's hidden feelings.
That is an unspeakable fatherly love.
With a pursed smile, Zheng left Cui Zhijun's side and took her father's arm as she used to, jokingly saying, "Tsk, isn't this a relief, big brother? I didn't have to worry about your marriage, and now I even have a grandson in my arms, and you're still not satisfied? Look at me—I'm just taking advantage of you!"
Seeing his daughter approaching him, Taishi Zhengjiang pushed her head away repeatedly, "No manners, how old are you? Your son-in-law is still here. Go away, don't cling to me, it's annoying. Okay, okay, now that the dinner is over, you should go back early. I, your father, still have to go and see my Quemei."
"I don't have time to serve."
After Taishi Zhengjiang finished speaking, he shook off his daughter's hand and turned to leave.
Zheng looked at her father's energetic back and said loudly, "Dad, do you really not need us to stay with you?"
Taishi Zhengjiang waved his hand to the people behind him and replied, "Your father is not old enough to need company. Let's go——"
Zheng smiled when she heard this, thinking that this old man was quite stubborn. Then she turned around and pulled up Cui Zhijun, who had just said goodbye to her father-in-law. Zheng raised her foot and shouted, "Let's go, Erlang. Since Dad has spoken, let's go home--"
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It was only mid-afternoon when the few of them returned to the uncle's house.
Cui Zhijun held the sleeping little girl in his arms and carefully got off the carriage, fearing to disturb her. Then he stood in front of the carriage and looked up, only to see Zheng sticking out with a basket of sugar balls, even more cautious than him.
Cui Zhijun looked at her funny appearance and held his forehead with his hands, unable to speak, "Xiao Zheng, do you really have to do this?"
"Why is it not necessary!"
Zheng retorted as she got out of the car. Choi Shik-jun quickly signaled for silence, and Zheng lowered her voice to reply, "This is what I promised Xiaoyu. Once I've made a promise, I must keep it. How can I break my promise? If I can't keep it, I shouldn't have made the promise at all. Breaking your promise will break a child's heart. Tell me, am I right?"
Cui Zhiyun was convinced by her reasoning and nodded without saying anything.
Carrying the straw target, Zheng and Cui Zhijun were about to head back to the mansion when a person hurried out of the door. Zheng was startled by the person in front of her, and her hand holding the straw target trembled for a moment. "Oh my God, cousin Zhilin, where are you going in such a hurry?"
"Zhijun's wife." Cui Zhilin was carrying a medicine box on his back. When he looked up, he was startled by what Zheng was carrying in her hand.
He exchanged a glance with Cui Zhijun and said, "I, I'm going to the Prince's Mansion."
"Prince's Mansion?" Zheng was puzzled. Did Cui Zhilin figure it out so quickly? Was he planning to rebel against his second aunt?
Cui Zhilin clutched the medicine box, looking embarrassed. "Someone from the Prince's Mansion said that Yijun is ill and has lost his appetite. He hasn't eaten or drunk anything for a day. No matter what, we are still husband and wife. I have to go and see him. Otherwise, it would be too heartless."
After being married for a year, there is still gratitude even if it is ruthless.
Cui Zhilin was not a bad person. No matter how overbearing Qi Yijun was, he always remembered her kindness.
So, Fang received the message,
Even if he had to endure Chu Fanghua's scolding, he had to rush out.
"So that's the case. Then cousin Zhilin, you should go quickly." Zheng thought that Cui Zhilin was not exactly the same as those people from the second house, so she hurriedly made way for him.
Cui Zhilin nodded and said goodbye.
But he had just taken two steps when Zheng chased after him again, "Brother Zhilin, wait a minute——"
"Zhilin's wife, what's the matter?" Cui Zhilin looked back in confusion.
Zheng dropped the straw target abruptly, casually pulled out two strings of sugar balls from it, and handed them to Cui Zhilin. "If the county lady has a poor appetite, cousin Zhilin will personally feed her two strings of sugar balls. The county lady's illness will definitely be cured. Don't hesitate to take them, cousin Zhilin. We have plenty more."
Zheng was very enthusiastic and would not let Cui Zhilin refuse. He stared at the candy ball in his hand for a moment.
But time did not allow Cui Zhilin to think too much, so he left after saying thank you.
"Brother Zhilin, come on!" Zheng waved her hands, extremely excited. She casually grabbed a bunch of candies as a reward for herself, but Cui Zhijun, without Zheng's consent, grabbed her collar and walked away with this nosy daughter-in-law hooked in his hand.
"Taishi Zheng, let's go."
This made Zheng Dadao unhappy: "Cui Erlang, let me go. I don't want to lose face——"
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The young couple quarreled all the way to Yinjianju.
On the way, Fu Yuanzi followed Taishi Zheng and quietly took two skewers, sneaking back to Yinzhu Yatang. This made the sugar balls on the target look much sparser. Turning around and knocking on the door to enter the courtyard, Cui Zhijun finally let go of Taishi Zheng's hand.
Zheng glanced at him, straightened her clothes, and wondered how she would deal with him when she got back.
Cui Zhiyun disagreed.
Duan Cang Yi heard the noise and went out, but when he saw the huge straw target, he was surprised. "Oh my God, Zheng, I told Xiaoyu that her third aunt was rich, but I didn't say she was this generous. Why did you buy such a big target of sugar balls?"
"What else can I do with the candy balls? Of course, I'll ask Xiaoyu to eat them."
Zheng saw Cang Yi suddenly become gentle. She would pull out sugar balls whenever she saw someone. "Come and try it, sister-in-law. It tastes pretty good~"
Cang Yi was a little surprised. She waved her hand and said, "Then keep it for Xiaoyu. I don't like sweets. But I see Mingyue likes sour food recently. I think you can send her a few bunches. She will be very happy."
Seeing that Cang Yi didn't accept it, Zheng put the candy ball back in. "What? Mingyue likes sour food?"
Zheng began to murmur, "Sour boy, spicy girl, then Mingyue is—it's over, she really was right, she really is the third child. Then I'll leave it to my sister-in-law. I'll leave the little girl and this candy ball to you."
As soon as he finished speaking, the straw target fell into his arms, leaving Cang Yi stunned.
Cui Zhijun also asked her, "Sister-in-law, is it convenient for me to carry Yujieer to the inner room?"
Cang Yi responded repeatedly, "Convenient, convenient. Xiaoyu will sleep with me at night now, so I'll trouble Erlang."
Cui Zhijun said, "It's okay."
Then, coming out of the inner room, Cui Zhijun took Taishi Zheng and said goodbye to Cang Yi. Cang Yi nodded, looked at the couple's backs as they left, then glanced at the straw target filled with candy balls in his hand, shook his head and smiled, and then Cang Yi turned and left.
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On the way home, Taishi Zheng took the candy ball she had bitten and ate it with relish.
When she inadvertently turned her head to look at Cui Zhijun, she found that Cui Zhijun was looking at her. Zheng thought that he was thinking about her candy ball, so she kindly handed the candy ball to Cui Zhijun and said, "Here, don't look at it. I am a big man and I don't bear grudges. Please have a bite."
Cui Zhijun turned around and said, "No need."
Zheng pouted, not quite satisfied, "Why? Cui Erlang, do you dislike me? When you kissed me, it wasn't like this..."
She is like this again.
Cui Zhijun was frightened. He immediately covered his wife's mouth and quickly led her away from the busy path to Yinzhu Yatang. When they entered the courtyard, Cui Zhijun didn't even bother to greet Aunt Wu and led her directly into the east room.
The door was closed lightly, Zheng looked at Cui Zhijun with resentment, and without hesitation, stretched out her leg and kicked him.
Cui Zhijun hissed and released his hand that was covering Tai Shi Zheng.
Seeing this, Zheng snorted and sat on the other side of the couch with her back turned. However, Cui Zhijun was amused by her angry look.
Laugh! He still laughs! How shameless—
But despite being angry, Zheng still did not forget to pick a tempting sugar ball from the bamboo stick. But at the moment when the sugar ball left the bamboo stick, Cui Zhijun seized the opportunity, approached her from the side, and pinched her face with one hand.
Zheng's eyes widened, and she looked at the man in front of her uncontrollably. Shameless bastard, what's he up to now?
Cui Zhijun suddenly lowered his head and took a bite of the candy ball that was half exposed outside Taishi Zheng's mouth.
He let go, stepped back, and stroked her head.
Cui Zhijun humbled himself and sincerely admitted his mistake. He said, "I ate the candy ball, so please don't be angry, madam."
Zheng's face turned red because of his actions.
The next second, he kicked her again. Zheng cried out in her heart: You are sick.
But I am so happy.
Cui Zhijun hugged his injured knees and collapsed on the bed in pain, unable to understand...
This woman is really hard to understand.
The room fell into silence. Neither the young couple spoke a word, but they both smiled in the silence.
It was not until a long time later, when Taishi Zheng and Cui Zhijun sat side by side, that Aunt Wu's urgent report came from outside the door. She said, "My dear husband, the master has asked everyone in each room to go to the ancestral hall. I don't think it's a good thing. You two should make some preparations..."
The young couple looked at each other, keeping the secret secret.
This Bo's Mansion is really full of troubles.
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