Chapter 369 Visit
Ye Jiuniang couldn't imagine it, let alone accept it.
It was obvious that her mother always seemed very satisfied when talking about the third child, and never minded the two of them interacting.
Why was he secretly trying to separate her and Lian Lao San?
"If you don't believe me, go back and ask your mother and you'll find out. I'm willing to confront her face to face."
Even the third brother didn't want to respect his mother-in-law anymore. He just wanted to question the old woman why she treated him like that.
He spent decades in loneliness and pain, without his wife by his side, and he didn't even know his child existed.
"My mother, my mother has passed away for several years..."
Ye Jiuniang's anger subsided a lot because she remembered that when her mother passed away, she kept saying sorry.
She didn't quite understand it then, but now she does.
The third brother is so miserable...
Even though I was deceived, I had my mother and children by my side, so I didn't feel that bitter during these years.
But even the third brother, who has lived here for decades, lives a hard life and is alone.
Once Ye Jiuniang's grudge was gone, all the passionate feelings she had back then came back to her.
She turned around and yelled at the two children outside the yard.
"Ye Mingzhe, Ye Minghui, both of you, come in quickly and meet your father!"
A group of people outside: "..."
Several neighbors who were listening to the excitement next door said: "..."
Gossip in the village always spreads quickly, especially today when many villagers are out and about.
Soon everyone knew that a noble lady had come to the village, and she was the old lover of Mr. Lian Sanye.
The two of them also have a son and a daughter, both of whom have already started their own families and are very wealthy.
When the old village chief heard the news, he couldn't sit still and hurried to his eldest brother's house.
Of course, the brothers were happy for the third brother to have a child.
But this sister-in-law who ran away inexplicably was said to be a noble person. If the third brother offended her, would he be beaten or arrested?
I heard from the villagers that when the sister-in-law first saw the third brother, she rushed over and wanted to eat him.
"Brother, we are the elder brother of the third child. I think we should go to his house to see what the situation is."
"You think I don't want to go? Aren't I waiting for you?"
There is strength in numbers. It would be embarrassing for the old tribesmen to go there alone, as it would weaken their momentum.
Soon, several old brothers gathered together, ready to visit their poor third child.
Unexpectedly, we met each other halfway.
"Is that the third brother?"
"Why do I feel that the nobleman is trying to please me?"
"Look at the children behind her. They are also very nice to the third child."
The old brothers looked at each other, wondering if they had heard the news from the village wrongly.
The old village chief laughed and pointed at the new nephew and niece with a smug look on his face.
"That boy looks exactly like the young third brother!"
"Indeed, he looks like him. He is full of energy and looks like a promising kid."
The few people did not move forward, but just watched from a distance as the group of people seemed to be heading towards the Yin family.
"Should we still follow?"
"Why are you going? Can't you see that the third brother can't suppress his smile? Let him be happy. He will definitely come to find us when he calms down."
The old patriarch put his hands behind his back, turned around and walked back.
The old village chief and several others also dispersed.
At this time, Ye Jiuniang and Lian Laosan and his party had already arrived outside the Yin family's yard.
"Third brother, wait until I meet Anan, give her something and then we'll go back."
Hearing about the third brother, Lian Lao San controlled the corners of his mouth.
"Is Anan really your grandniece? But she is from the Li ethnic group and lives in the mountains all year round. When did your nephew come here?"
"It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly when I get back."
Ye Jiuniang felt that her nephew's life experience was indeed difficult to describe in words, and she couldn't wait to meet her little grandniece.
"Is Doctor Yin home?"
Lian Lao San went forward and knocked on the door, and soon the sound of jogging came from inside.
It was Jiang Wan who came out and opened the door.
I was shocked when I opened the door.
The third master is an acquaintance, who are the others?
She had never seen it in the village.
"Third Master? What's the matter that brought so many people here?"
Just as the third brother was about to speak, he saw his wife coming up to him enthusiastically.
"What a pretty girl, are you Anan or Xiaowan? I am the wife of your third uncle, you can just call me Ninth Grandma."
The corner of Jiang Wan's mouth twitched slightly.
Third Master and Ninth Grandma, these are the names of a couple.
Where did this Ninth Grandma come from? I've never heard of her before. Wasn't the Third Grandpa injured in the battlefield? He never married or adopted a child. He was always alone.
When did he marry a daughter-in-law, and what a rich one she is.
"Grandma Jiu, I'm Jiang Wan. If you have anything to say, please come in and sit down to talk. But my mother and my aunt just went out, so if you want to see her, you'll have to wait a while."
Jiang Wan invited people into the yard.
Everyone in the family was busy preparing food. The yard was littered with chicken and duck feathers, as well as a pile of opened oyster shells.
It's a little embarrassing, but it's the New Year, so it's understandable.
Among the group of people, only Lian Lao San and Ye Jiu Niang entered the yard.
"Xiao Wan, I remember there was a girl named Anan, why don't I see her?"
Jiang Wan understood it immediately.
The third master and his friends came to look for Anan.
"It's Chinese New Year, and there are many activities in the Anan tribe. My mother gave Anan a holiday and let her go back to the mountains."
Hearing this, the two elders showed a look of disappointment. But soon Ye Jiuniang came to her senses and took out the gifts for Jiang Wan and her daughter.
"Xiao Wan, I'll be honest with you. I'm the aunt of Anan's father. I came here to see the child and to thank you for taking care of Anan."
Jiang Wan was slightly surprised.
Many people here like to speak in a roundabout way, but Grandma Jiu is very straightforward and speaks directly as soon as she arrives.
She likes it.
"These are some of our specialties. I heard that your mother is a doctor, so I think these saffron and cordyceps will be of some use to her. There is also a bag of yak meat here, which is for you. Chew it when you have nothing to do, and practice your teeth."
Jiang Wan chuckled. What the old lady said was really interesting.
"Thank you for the gift, Grandma Jiu!"
"Why thank you? I'm glad I like it. By the way, Xiao Wan, when will Anan come down the mountain?"
Ye Jiuniang was impatient. Knowing that her niece was nearby, she was extremely anxious. She wanted to find out where the Li people were and then go up the mountain to look for them.
Jiang Wan didn't understand why the old lady wanted to see Anan so much. After thinking for a while, she replied, "Anan will probably come down the mountain after the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. I will have to ask her if she is willing to see you then."
Ye Jiuniang nodded to show her understanding.
Anan's father was never able to obtain Anan's forgiveness until his death. The relationship between the two was not that close, and the child's own wishes had to be considered.
"That's it. If Anan is willing to see me, please send me a message, Xiaowan. I've been staying at your third uncle's house lately."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Lian San next to him stopped doing it.
"Why are you living in my shabby house that leaks wind and rain?"
"I don't care. I'll live wherever you live."
"Ninth sister..."
"Third brother..."
Jiang Wan shuddered and got goosebumps all over her body for no apparent reason.