Chapter 111 Brother-in-law is under six years old
The big man's face flushed, and he carried his share of pork and said firmly, "We have already received this generous gift, the rest belongs to you!"
"That's right, that's right, let's clean up the pig hair and blood as well!"
Aunt Hu suddenly jumped out and said, "We have enough manpower now. Can you help clean up right away? This way, they won't have to clean up until dark after we leave."
"Come on, come on, anyone who has free time, come and help!"
The group of people worked noisily for a while, and finally even the ground in front of Tu Su's house was cleaned spotlessly.
As the surrounding noise gradually faded into silence, the night became like thick ink, so thick that it was almost impossible to dissolve.
Physically and mentally exhausted, Tu Suting struggled to straighten his bent waist: "I can't do it anymore, I have to go tidy up and prepare to rest."
His eyelids were heavy, as if he was engaged in a silent battle.
Tu Subo moved the allocated pork and cleaned offal into the kitchen and arranged them neatly, but when faced with those hideous pig heads, he couldn't help feeling a little distressed.
Everyone says it's a delicious dish, but what should you do with it?
Gu Yuexuan went back and forth several times, bringing the hot water that Tu Subo needed to wash into the stable. When she came out, she saw Tu Subo making faces at the wild boar's head, and she couldn't help feeling confused.
"Tu Subo?"
Is he comparing the size of his tusks with those of a wild boar?
After half an hour's effort, Tu Subo finally washed off the mud and blood on his body. Although he still looked a little disheveled, his handsome appearance had been largely restored.
He took the water out of the barrel and poured it out, then closed the door, with an indescribable subtle expression still on his face.
"Where on earth did you get the illusion that those pig heads are more pleasing to the eye than me?"
Just now, his contempt for Pighead was severely refuted by Gu Yuexuan.
She even thought that the pile of pig heads, pig stomachs and pig intestines was more enjoyable than the time he spent at home.
Gu Yuexuan threw the towel she used to wipe her hair to him and said seriously, "Pig head is really a good thing."
"Is it better than me?"
"Who said that?"
Gu Yuexuan raised her index finger and shook it gently, her tone firm: "It's obvious that you can't be called a thing, so why are you comparing yourself to a hideous pig's head?"
The rebuttal that Tu Subo was about to say disappeared in an instant. Gu Yuexuan saw the distorted expression that flashed across his face and couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth.
She coughed lightly, trying to hide her emotions, then calmly pulled the quilt over her and lay down: "Can you have some ambition? What's the point of competing with a few pigs?"
"Hurry up and dry your hair and get ready for bed. We have a lot of things waiting for us tomorrow."
Tu Subo clutched his handkerchief, gnashing his teeth. He noticed the extra boxes and clothes that were clearly men's in the room, and his eyes grew penetrating. "What are these? Did you tear apart your own clothes to make something for me again?"
Before Gu Yuexuan could answer, he frowned and said, "Xuanxuan, I don't need these, you..."
"Who said I did it?"
Gu Yuexuan wrapped herself in a quilt and said in a low voice, "These were all sent by my mother from Kyoto."
Although the status of mother-in-law and son-in-law had been established, strictly speaking, Aunt Xiao and Tu Subo had never met formally.
From the gifts that Aunt Xiao carefully prepared, we can see that she is extremely satisfied with her son-in-law.
At least, she truly strived to treat her daughter and son-in-law in a balanced and impartial manner.
Gu Yuexuan felt like showing off. She threw off the covers and jumped out of bed, and began to carefully count the items. "The silver we sent back last time has obviously improved her financial situation. This time, she sent a lot of treasures through a special person."
"My brothers and sisters all have their own share, but besides mine, you have the most generous. You have four sets of gorgeous clothes, both inside and out, and two pairs of warm cotton shoes. The colors are perfectly matched. Changing them up will not only add a touch of style to your appearance, but also help you avoid the monotony of everyday life."
She raised the royal blue coat in her hand, her eyes gleaming with pride, and waved it before Tu Subo as if displaying a treasure: "How is it? Isn't it beautiful and breathtaking?"
Tu Subo paused involuntarily while wiping his head, savoring the sour taste on his tongue. He said with a hint of jealousy, "Didn't you say that pig heads are more attractive?"
But now you think I'm pretty?
Gu Yuexuan looked confused: "I mean the beauty of the clothes."
"What are you thinking about?"
Tu Subo's expression instantly turned wooden, and he nodded slightly expressionlessly: "Yes, my mother-in-law's taste is naturally incomparable."
So beautiful.
It's breathtakingly beautiful.
Gu Yuexuan smiled contentedly. She was immersed in the joy of feeling cared for by her family even though they were thousands of miles apart. She couldn't wait to urge Tu Subo to praise each piece of clothing in his hand, and then returned to bed with a smile on her face.
"My mother also mentioned in the letter that thanks to Madam Pei's care, my brother was able to enter the Pei family's school for further study. The teacher said that he is very talented and may be able to achieve something in the future."
"If my brother can achieve academic success, his future will be brighter, and my mother's status in the Gu family will also be improved accordingly."
In a large family with many concubines and illegitimate children, it is not easy for a concubine with no one to rely on and a illegitimate son who is not favored by his father to make a name for himself.
But from now on, things will change.
With the protection of a noble person and a promising offspring, even the heartless father would have to think twice before doing anything absurd that goes against human ethics.
Gu Yuexuan clutched the quilt and couldn't help but dance with excitement. "What do you think? If my brother succeeds in the imperial examination, will it be possible for him to start his own business, bring my mother out, and enjoy freedom?"
Tu Subo was momentarily stunned when he caught a glimpse of her face filled with joy at the prospect of a bright future. His tone softened involuntarily, "I remember your brother was still very young, only six years old, right?"
Waiting for my brother-in-law to grow up seems too long.
Gu Yuexuan sighed, feeling somewhat helpless: "Actually, she's not even six years old yet."
"But what can I do? I can't replace you."
She longed to do something to let the suffering Concubine Xiao live a few days of peace, but when she herself could hardly protect herself, these ideas were nothing but an empty dream.
What's more, she is a daughter who married far away from home.
Not to mention that there was no precedent for allowing a woman who married out to take her mother out of her parents' home. Even if there was such an example, she and the Tu Su family would bear the same blame, and she would not be able to do it.
Tu Subo put down the handkerchief in his hand, thought for a moment and said, "If it's as you said, there might still be a glimmer of hope. As long as we can convince your father to agree, it won't be difficult to get the person out."
In fact, there is no need to wait until then.
only……
His eyes brightened and dimmed in an instant, then he extinguished the oil lamp and rolled over to the inside of the bed in the darkness. "If you're truly worried, I'll definitely find time to send you another letter when we return to the county town in a few days."
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