Chapter 326: Second Sister
Wen Yan and his wife entered the main hall.
With the introduction of Liu's father, I first got to know a group of people.
The clan leader, clan elders, relatives within three generations of kinship, and some uncles, aunts and cousins.
Wen Yan called a group of people, but couldn't remember two faces.
Then came the rewriting of the family tree.
Cross out Wen Ruyue and write down Wen Yan.
When the clan leader asked Wen Yan's maiden name, Wen Yan took out the new documents she had just completed today.
After reading it, the clan leader was surprised and asked, "Did you go to the government office to change your surname?"
Wen Yan nodded: "If you want to recognize your ancestors and return to your roots, of course you have to change your surname back."
The fact that Wen Yan changed his name in advance made the elders of the Liu family very satisfied.
The original dissatisfaction with her being late was also mostly dissipated.
Change your name.
Ying Zhilin asked Wen Yan to go back to the house and rest, saying that Wen Yan was not feeling well and it would be easy for her to spread her illness to everyone.
Zhang Gan's mother pulled Wen Yan and said, "Mom will take you to your room."
Wen Yan coughed a few times at the right time, said sorry, and left with Zhang Gan'niang.
The Liu family arranged an exclusive bedroom for Wen Yan.
The kang in the house had been heated long ago and was much warmer than outside.
However, she was still arranging to add another stove in the house.
While she was still telling people to do it, the two children from the eldest family came in carrying a charcoal basin: "Grandma, this is what mother asked us to prepare.
My mother said that my aunt is sick and weak, and she needs to keep the room warmer to feel comfortable."
The third wife's daughter also came in carrying a kettle: "My mother said that if you drink more hot water, you will get better faster."
"Thank you!" Wen Yan rubbed the heads of the children one by one and stuffed a handful of candy into each of them.
The three children happily accepted the candies and flattered Wen Yan one by one.
Zhang Gan's mother was afraid that the children would disturb Wen Yan's rest, so when she left, she took the three children with her. "You should have a good rest. I'll bring you food later."
outside the house.
Liu Ruxing and his wife stood under the eaves of the main hall, watching the Liu family running around for Wen Yan.
Her husband stood beside her and sneered: "See, there is a huge difference between loving and not loving.
Were they as enthusiastic when you came this morning?
Not only did he personally help her into the house, he also carried the brazier and poured her tea himself.
They didn’t even give you a sip of hot water to drink!”
Liu Ruxing bit her lip, and tears appeared in her lifeless and empty eyes.
Soon, a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her tone remained calm: "Maybe they really don't like me.
Their enthusiasm for Wen Yan might not be due to the fact that her husband was a juren.
If you want to enjoy the same level of attention, why don't you take the imperial examination and become a juren?"
"You..." Fang the peddler raised his hand and wanted to hit someone.
Liu Ruxing didn't move, staring at him with lifeless eyes, not afraid of his beatings.
Fang the peddler still didn't dare to hit his wife at Yue's house. He was afraid that he would not be able to leave the courtyard today.
Wen Yan sat in front of the window holding a hot water bottle, listening to the sounds coming from the main hall.
Not long after the meal started, she heard Ying Zhilin say that he would drink three cups as a punishment for being late.
After a while, cheerful laughter was heard from the main hall.
She also vaguely heard someone calling Ying Zhilin a brother.
Wen Yan listened to those voices and smiled knowingly: "I didn't expect that he has such a talent for coaxing people."
Wen Yan adjusted her posture and planned to take a nap.
At this moment, there was a sudden creaking sound from the door.
Wen Yan looked back alertly.
There was no one at the door, but it was open about an inch wide, and cold wind blew in through the gap.
Wen Yan went to close the door, but saw a little girl standing at the door.
The little girl was wearing an old cotton-padded jacket. She looked to be a little over one year old. She was dark and thin, but had a big head.
She tilted her head back and looked at Wen Yan with her dark eyes.
"Little baby, why are you here? Where are your family? Can I take you to find them?"
The little girl tilted her head and asked in a baby voice, "Are you my aunt?"
Aunt?
"Little kid, what's your name? Who is your mother?"
The little kid said, "My name is Fang He, and my mother is Liu Ruxing."
Liu Ruxing?
Isn’t she just the second sister who got married?
It turned out that the little girl was the second sister's child.
"Yes, I am your biological aunt." Wen Yan pinched her little face and picked her up.
The child felt so light in my arms, as if he had no weight at all.
Wen Yan put her on the kang and gave her some snacks: "The banquet has already started, why don't you go and eat?"
Xiao Fanghe looked at the pastries and swallowed, but did not reach out to take them.
Wen Yan pulled her hand over and wanted to stuff the pastry into her hand.
Little Fang He cried out in pain.
Only then did Wen Yan realize that her hands were red and swollen, and her small hands were covered with frostbite.
Some frostbite has cracked and festered, forming white or red scabs, which look extremely scary.
"What's wrong with your hands? Why do you have so many chilblains?"
"Don't worry, auntie, it doesn't hurt at all." Little Fang He showed an innocent smile, and Wen Yan's heart seemed to be pulled by something.
How could such severe frostbite not hurt?
When it occurs, it is itchy and painful. Not to mention children, even adults will feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Just sit down, I'll get you some ointment." Wen Yan took out a box of hand cream from her bag and smeared it thickly on her hands. "In a few days, I'll get you some medicine for frostbite. It will be healed in half a month."
Xiao Fanghe smiled and said, "Thank you, Auntie. You are so kind."
"Tell your aunt how old you are."
"Auntie, I'm already three years old."
Three years old!
She looked no more than a year old.
She must be suffering from extreme malnutrition, and combined with the frostbite on her hands, it is clear that she is having a hard time at home.
I don’t know if my parents favor boys over girls or if our family is really poor.
Wen Yan patted her head and fed her some snacks: "Eat more and grow tall and fat."
Seeing that she was wearing thin clothes, Wen Yan took out a fur coat from her bag and put it on her.
She was playing with the child when Liu Ruxing came.
When Liu Wenyan opened the door, she saw a woman in her thirties, thin and dark, with a haggard expression and no spirit in her eyes.
She looks about 50% similar to Zhang Gan'niang, and it's obvious at first glance that they are mother and daughter.
"Second sister, come in and sit down." Liu Wenyan immediately made way.
Liu Ruxing was stunned for a moment: "What did you call me?"
"Second sister, is there a problem? Aren't you my second sister?"
Liu Ruxing's eyes turned red and she laughed: "I am."
"Since you are my second sister, please come in." Wen Yan held her hand and pulled her into the house.
Wen Yan closed the door, took her arm, and walked to the kang bed.
The second sister's forearms were just a layer of skin and bones, and she was as thin as Xiao Fanghe.
The clothes she was wearing looked fluffy, but they were actually hollow. They would deflate if squeezed. There must be cattail fluff inside.
The mother and daughter were both very thin and their clothes were very shabby. It seemed that her husband's family was not well off.
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