The surrounding people also gathered in a circle, watching the excitement.
"Is this true? Shen Jiading? Oh, I remember now, it's him. I recall he made an agreement with the magistrate not to harm people arbitrarily. Guards, seize these two and come with me to Shen's Gambling House for questioning!"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Li knew that the woman kneeling on the ground had just lied. Indeed, if she hadn't lied, the young apprentice at the clinic wouldn't have helped her report to the authorities.
They're quite smart.
After the main force left, the young apprentice who had been hiding in the alley returned to the clinic.
"Master, it seems we've been tricked." The young apprentice's round face made him look even younger, no more than thirteen, and he looked rather dull.
"Well, she's just a poor soul after all. Let's leave her be and get back to our work." The doctor shook his head, closed the clinic door, and closed for business.
There are three other patients waiting for him inside.
Even if he had three heads and six arms, he wouldn't be able to handle any more people coming.
It was noon soon.
The new Wang family residence was filled with delicious aromas; the meal was cooked by Qian Wanyue herself.
She is a very good cook.
The dish was cooked neither too salty nor too bland.
Wang Yuanshan and Jing Shui were responsible for getting bowls and chopsticks, serving rice, and bringing out dishes.
Yan Xia and Xu Chunxia only needed to sit in the main room and wait for their meal.
"Auntie, my cooking skills are so-so, please make do with this. Mother, you eat too." Qian Wanyue put a piece of food on Yan Xia and Xu Chunxia's plates and said humbly.
"No, it's delicious! Auntie loves it. Xiaoyue is a great cook. Yuanshan, you're so lucky! But you can't let Xiaoyue do all the housework. She came all this way to marry into the family, so you have to help her out, you know?" Since he wasn't her son, Yan Xia didn't say it too bluntly.
“Auntie, I will.” Yuanshan nodded.
"Of course he has to help. My family married off a daughter to you, and I'm missing a daughter. It just so happens that Wanyue has arrived. From now on, Wanyue is my daughter. With me taking care of her, Yuanshan won't dare to bully her, right, Wanyue? If Yuanshan bullies you, you can tell your mother, and see how your mother beats him up." Xu Chunxia smiled and put a piece of pork on Qian Wanyue's plate.
She didn't even glance at her son.
Although Wang Yuanshan didn't speak, his face was full of resentment.
"Haha, poor brother, I have a mother who loves me, and my sister-in-law has a mother who loves me too, but you don't, hahaha." Wang Jingshui was still fanning the flames from the side.
"Who said that? Wait till I go to Wan Yue's parents' house, then you'll see if anyone cares about me." Wang Yuanshan retorted defiantly.
Qian Wanyue couldn't stop laughing as she watched the brother and sister bicker.
Her mother did love Yuanshan very much, because she wanted Yuanshan to treat her better.
Qian Wanyue knew everything.
Her parents had several children.
She never showed favoritism; from childhood to adulthood, all the sisters had the same food, clothing, and daily necessities.
She also received a dowry when she married Wang Yuanshan.
It cost a full five taels of silver, plus the gilded hairpin in her hair, the silver bracelet on her wrist, and the new clothes she was wearing.
It was all thanks to her maternal family's love and care.
Especially my aunt, who gave me the hairpin and silver bracelet, and even two taels of the five taels of silver were for my makeup.
Thinking of her parents' home, Qian Wanyue's smile carried a hint of bitterness. It is very difficult for a woman to return to her parents' home after she gets married. Even if they live in the same town, it is difficult to see each other. What's more, her parents' home is in a neighboring county. She may only be able to go home once every few years.
She seemed a little down, which Wang Yuanshan, who was sitting next to her, immediately noticed.
“Mother, I’m going to accompany Wanyue back to her parents’ home tomorrow. We might have to stay there for the night. Is that alright?” Wang Yuanshan said.
Although Qian Wanyue's home was in a neighboring county, it wasn't far. It would only take half a day to drive there. If they left early, they could leave before dark and still make it in time for breakfast. Wang Yuanshan was afraid his mother wouldn't agree, so he added, "We'll be back early the day after tomorrow."
"No, no need, we'll be back after lunch." Qian Wanyue was pleasantly surprised to hear Wang Yuanshan's words, but she was also afraid that her mother-in-law would be unhappy, so she quickly waved her hand to refuse.
"Sure, stay one night if you want, it's no problem. We're family, so let's not stand on ceremony. After all, your Aunt Yan gave you seven days off. You and Wanyue can stay at her parents' house for a couple more days. If I get bored, I can go to your Aunt Yan's house to chat with her. I can also take a walk and buy some groceries while I'm there."
Xu Chunxia readily agreed. She was a widow who had raised her children alone, farming and taking care of them. It was exhausting. Now that her children had all grown up and started their own families, she wanted to take a break.
Moreover, she shed tears every day when her daughter got married, and she knew what that felt like.
So, regarding the son...
She was in favor.
"Your mother has spoken, so stay one night and have some fun. Alright, hurry up and eat, or the food will get cold." It's already autumn, and although it's a bit warmer at noon, the food doesn't stay cold for half an hour like it does in summer.
Seeing that Qian Wanyue was about to refuse again, Yan Xia quickly urged her to eat.
This implies that I have tacitly agreed to this.
Qian Wanyue felt a burning sensation in her heart.
During the meal, she kept her head down, her eyes brimming with tears. Worried that she would be noticed, she made an excuse that she wanted to drink water, got up, and went to the kitchen.
Wang Yuanshan saw it all.
"I'm finished eating, Auntie, Mom, you two take your time. I'll go to the kitchen to clean up first." He quickly finished the rice in his bowl and took the empty bowl to the kitchen.
"Here, wipe your eyes. You'll understand in time. Your mother is doing well. This will be your home from now on. If you miss your parents, I'll take you back to visit them when I have time. Don't cry, or your eyes will get red and your mother and aunt will worry." Wang Yuanshan put down the empty bowl, took a handkerchief, and handed it to his wife.
“I just feel so happy. My parents dote on me, my brothers love me, my aunt is very good to me, and she married you. My mother is so understanding, and my aunt is so good to us too. Yuanshan, I'm not sad, I'm happy.”
Qian Wanyue wiped away her tears and laughed out loud.
"Alright, stop crying. Look at you, so silly. Go wash your face and go back to eat, or your mother and aunt will worry about you."
Wang Yuanshan touched her face.
He coaxed.
"Mmm!" Qian Wanyue nodded vigorously. She scooped a spoonful of water from the tub and washed her face, which helped to reduce the redness in her eyes.
Back in the main room.
The three of them looked up at her.
"Why are you only just getting back? Sit down and eat quickly. The food isn't very hot anymore. Don't get an upset stomach if you eat cold food later," Yan Xia said with concern.
"Yeah, hurry up and eat. Don't follow Yuanshan's example. He finishes a big bowl of rice in just a few bites. It scares me to watch. You have to chew your food slowly and carefully. It's good for your health. He's never listened to me in all these years."
When Xu Chunxia started complaining about her son, countless things just kept pouring out.
“Mother, all men eat like this. My father and my brothers eat this fast too.” Qian Wanyue spoke up for her husband.
"Who said that? My man isn't like that at all. Chang Lu eats slowly and is very refined. He's also very handsome. Oh my, I can never get enough of looking at him." Wang Jingshui blushed as she spoke.
Yan Xia and Xu Chunxia exchanged a glance.
I'm speechless.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
