Chen Ahfu had said before that he would go to the Chen Mansion to celebrate the old lady's birthday after he got better, so he had to make a big show of bringing expensive gifts. Moreover, he had to talk to Jiang and Chen Yulan, asking Chen Yulan to invite Ah Lu to play more during her rest time. Thinking that she would only stay in the main courtyard of the Chen Mansion and come back after lunch, she would not go to see the old woman.
Chen Ahfu took Chu Hanyan, four pieces of colorful brocade, and four jars of blue and white wine to the Chen Mansion. Li Xuan was not brought today, after all, there were two time bombs in that house.
She took the child directly to the main courtyard, where several girls from the Chen family were, including Chen Yuhui.
Chen Yuhui swept away her previous dejection, and there was no hostility in her eyes. She looked very proud and happy, and the demeanor of a little woman in love was undoubtedly revealed.
Jiang smiled and pulled Chen Afu to sit with her on the bed, while Chen Yuxia pulled the little girl Chu to the table to play with folding handkerchiefs.
Jiang and Chen Yuqing were chatting and laughing with Chen Afu, and no one paid any attention to Chen Yuhui.
Jiang said, "It's the autumn harvest season now. Your father went to the countryside to work this morning and won't be back for a few days." She looked very distressed.
Chen Shiying left? If I had known, I would not have come. What if that crazy woman causes trouble?
Chen Ahfu smiled and said, "My father is a good official. If these grains are promoted well, it will be a blessing for the people of Dashun and also a political achievement of my father."
Jiang also knew how important this autumn harvest was to her husband's future, so she smiled and nodded. She also talked about how many guests from the Chen and Zhao families had come to the mansion, who had stayed there for more than half a month and left yesterday.
Chen Afu also said that he wanted his two younger brothers to make more friends, and Jiang readily agreed.
Chen Yuhui interrupted and said with a smile, "Sister, you didn't come on grandma's birthday. Will you go and kowtow to grandma today?"
Ever since the Chen and Zhao family members came, Old Lady Chen has been saying that Chen Ahfu is unfilial, that he didn't know how to visit her grandmother, that he even talked back and scolded her, and that after recognizing his ancestors, he didn't even kowtow to her. She felt very aggrieved and cried as she spoke.
All the members of the Zhao family agreed with the old lady and criticized Chen Afu together.
The Chen family members did not have a good impression of the old lady. They thought she was mean and selfish. She married into the Chen family but did not live in the Chen family ancestral home. She was an unemployed widow and had to go back to her parents' home. She also instigated Chen Shiying to be away from the family members. But after listening to the old lady's words, they still felt that Chen Ahfu was not a good person. As a younger generation, he should be filial no matter what.
Especially the oldest Chen Laozu, who was nearly eighty years old, was very angry after hearing what the old lady said. He asked Chen Shiying to call Chen Afu back to her parents' home, and he wanted to teach this Chen family girl a lesson. Chen Laozu had always disliked Zhao, so it was impossible for him to come to celebrate her birthday. It was just because there were many children and grandchildren of the Chen family coming this time and they could take care of them on the way, so he followed them to the wealthy Dingzhou Prefecture to take a look, and also educate this most promising child of the Chen family.
Chen Shiying blushed and told them privately that the girl was very good, sensible, filial, and intelligent, and that she was the one who produced the "Dingzhou wheat" and other grains. She also hinted that it was only because her biological mother suffered a lot of grievances due to the old lady's dislike that she was at odds with the old lady.
Everyone in the Chen family knew that the old lady was mean. Although Chen Shiying didn't say it explicitly, they could guess that Chen Afu's mother was not just wronged, so they let it go. But the old man Chen still warned Chen Shiying earnestly, "You are the glory of our Chen family. Keep a close eye on Zhao, don't let her ruin your future..."
On the birthday, the old lady kept waiting for Chen Ahfu to kowtow to her, and then bully her in front of everyone. As a result, the servant came to report that the eldest aunt had gone out, and suddenly had a stomachache and could not come. The eldest aunt also said that she would definitely come to congratulate her another day with a heavy gift.
The old lady naturally didn't believe it and started cursing again.
Jiang quickly explained with a red face, "Ahfu is pregnant with twins, and her belly is so big and tight that it would be bad for her if she gets a little tired..." She said this to both the old lady and the guests.
Chen Yuhui knew that the old lady wanted to make trouble for Chen Afu, so she wanted Chen Afu to go to Wanshou Hall.
Chen Ahfu ignored her and said to Jiang, "Mother, I've been sitting in the sedan chair for a while and I feel a little unwell again."
Jiang smiled gently and said, "You are in a special situation now, don't get tired. Rest here first, and then go to pay your respects to your grandmother after you have had lunch and rested."
Chen Ahfu shook his head and said, "We won't have dinner today. We have something to do at home." He smiled at Chen Yuhui and said, "Second sister, I heard that you have found a husband of your dreams. Congratulations. My uncle said that General He is both civil and military, handsome and unparalleled, especially the He family's unique Kung Fu, Iron Sand Fist, which is powerful and majestic."
Chen Yuhui felt that Chen Ahfu was trying to please him. It was true that his future father-in-law, Deputy General He, was Chu Lingxuan's superior, and Chen Ahfu, the damned girl, would not dare to offend him casually in the future.
Although she hated Chen Afu, she felt very comfortable hearing these words.
Her face flushed, she twisted her handkerchief with her hands and smiled shyly, "Big sister is really good at talking."
This shy look is not Chen Yuhui's style. Chen Afu and Chen Yuqing looked at each other, smiled, and both got goose bumps.
At this time, a maid came in and seemed to want to report something, but it was difficult to say it, so Jiang went out.
After seeing Jiang leave, Chen Yuhui walked over and sat next to Chen Afu and whispered, "Sister, General He has more advantages than what you said. What I am most satisfied with is that he has never married before, and I will be his original wife when I marry into the family. Unlike my elder sister, who is a second wife, there is a child of his original wife standing there as an eyesore as soon as she enters the house."
This bad girl has also made progress. At least she is not as blatant as before, and she knows how to save face. If you want to make her angry, you have to lower your voice, not wanting others to hear and ruin her reputation.
Chen Ahfu thought that someone would take care of her in the future, so she didn't want to say much, so she smiled and said, "Everyone has their own ideas and their own fate. I am very satisfied with my uncle and my sister. I hope that after you marry into the He family, you will be as happy as you are now."
Chen Yuhui chuckled and said, "Don't worry, big sister, I will definitely be happy and joyful in the future."
Chen Yuqing also sneered, "I hope so."
At this time, a noisy sound was heard outside, and then Old Mrs. Chen was seen sitting on a chair being carried in by two maids.
After more than a year, the old woman had gained weight, but her face was a little pale, which was obviously due to lack of sunlight. She stared at Chen Afu fiercely, wishing she could eat him.
This is why good people don't live long, but bad people live a thousand years. He is already paralyzed, but he is still so energetic, he won't die for another ten or eight years.
The other sisters of the Chen family all stood up, only Chen Ahfu was still sitting, looking at the old woman coldly.
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