The mother and daughter left, and seeing the commotion, they naturally dispersed. Before leaving, some people even offered Aunt Wang a few words of comfort.
Seeing that everything was alright, Yan Qingqing exchanged a few words with Aunt Wang and then prepared to go home. Aunt Wang took Yan Qingqing's hand and said, "Qingqing, we really owe you a lot this time. I don't know how to thank you enough."
Yan Qingqing laughed and said, "Auntie, what are you saying? I didn't help much. It's up to Wu Gang himself to come to terms with this. I think Wu Gang has feelings for that girl."
But getting married is a major life event, and a virtuous wife brings fewer troubles to her husband. If that girl were good or had a strong heart, she probably wouldn't have caused this scene with her mother today.
If you want to resolve Wu Gang's inner conflict, Auntie might as well find out what's going on with that family. I just hope Wu Gang won't think I'm meddling.
Aunt Wang quickly replied, "You're only doing this for my sake, for the good of my family. How could I not know? Don't worry, if Wu Gang were that kind of heartless child who complains about you in private, he wouldn't deserve to be my son."
Seeing that her words were getting more and more serious, Yan Qingqing quickly stopped her and went home.
As soon as Yan Qingqing returned home, Ada said to her, "Madam, Third Uncle has arrived."
Yan Qingqing was somewhat surprised. Ever since the incident involving Zhou Shi and Ye Niang, Yan Qingqing had never returned to her parents' home, nor had she sent Li Xiangping and the others to deliver gifts.
Although Grandma Yan still helped out at the embroidery shop, and Yan Qingqing treated her the same as before, there was a distance between them. In addition, they hadn't spent much time together, so the affection between them had faded considerably.
Although the three Yan brothers helped Yan Qingqing's family during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yan Qingqing repaid them with even more.
Upon suddenly hearing that Yan Qingyan had arrived, Yan Qingqing thought something had happened to the elderly couple of the Yan family, so she quickly asked, "Where is Third Uncle now?"
Ah Da quickly replied, "They're having tea in the front hall, with the young master keeping them company."
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingqing hurried towards the front hall. As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, she heard Yan Qingyan and Li Xiangping talking. It seemed that the uncle and nephew were having a pleasant conversation.
Yan Qingqing's lips twitched. Li Xiangping knew all about the awful things Zhou Shi had done. She didn't know if Li Xiangping was truly worldly-wise or just too kind-hearted, so she stepped into the front hall.
Upon seeing Yan Qingqing, Yan Qingyan immediately felt embarrassed, but Yan Qingqing smiled as if nothing was wrong and said, "Third Brother, what brings you here today? Mother has been gone for quite some time now, why hasn't she returned yet? I was just about to have Eldest Brother pick her up."
Grandma Yan has indeed been back for about ten days. When she left, she taught the embroiderers several needlework techniques and I heard she even assigned them homework, saying she would check it when she returned.
When Yan Qingqing asked about Grandma Yan, Yan Qingyan became somewhat embarrassed and started stammering. Seeing this, Yan Qingqing quickly pressed him, "What's wrong? Is something wrong with Father and Mother?"
Seeing Yan Qingqing's anxiety, Yan Qingyan quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, Father and Mother are fine. Mother is at home taking care of Ye Niang's wedding."
Yan Qingqing responded with an "oh" and, as long as Old Madam Yan and Old Master Yan were alright, she sat down beside them.
Yan Qingyan took a deep breath, stood up, walked to Yan Qingqing, and bowed deeply. This startled Yan Qingqing, who quickly stood up and said, "Third Brother, what are you doing? You're making me feel terrible."
Li Xiangping, who was standing nearby, hurriedly helped Yan Qingyan up and said, "Yes, Third Uncle, aren't you just making things difficult for my mother? If you have something to say, just tell my mother directly. She's your own sister, how could she not help you? You bowed and came to ask her in the middle of the night. What if you can't do it? Wouldn't that put my mother in a difficult position?"
Yan Qingqing glanced at Li Xiangping. When did this brat learn to be sarcastic? But Yan Qingqing felt quite comfortable.
Yan Qingyan felt awkward again. He knew that he would be ridiculed when he arrived at his sister's house. He felt even more annoyed with Zhou Shi and Ye Niang, but his elder brother was right. After all, they were his wife and children.
So, disregarding any awkwardness, he said, "I'm here to apologize. Zhou and Ye Niang were ignorant and hurt my feelings, but please believe me, I really didn't know that Ye Niang did such a thing."
I had only heard Zhou praise Jian'er a few times, and I secretly thought this marriage was a good one, thinking it would strengthen our family ties. Who knew that the mother and daughter would be so foolish?
I know you're angry, little sister. I've been wanting to apologize to you, but I was too ashamed to come, afraid you'd misunderstand. I only dared to come now that Ye Niang's marriage is settled.
Seeing his sincerity, and knowing she was no longer angry, Yan Qingqing felt that any lingering anger had vanished after his apology.
Yan Qingqing said with a smile, "What are you saying, Third Brother?"
You are my own brother, we are siblings born of the same mother. How could you possibly harm me?
We also have a bond with Third Sister-in-law and Mother Ye.
Although I love Ye Niang, I cannot risk my son's lifelong happiness.
Let's consider this matter closed; Ye Niang is getting married soon. Let's all never mention this again.
It was good that Yan Qingqing didn't bring it up, and Yan Qingyan was even less willing to. After all, it wasn't something to be proud of.
The brother and sister chatted for a while longer. After hesitating for a moment, Yan Qingyan cautiously asked, "Ye Niang is getting married. Would you like to come and have a drink at her wedding?"
These days, weddings are usually lavishly organized by the groom's family, while the bride's family rarely hosts a banquet, but they often provide a dowry.
Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and replied, "There are many things to do at home, and as you know, I am a widow, and my husband has not been gone for a year."
This is a joyous occasion, a major event in the child's life, so I won't be attending the wedding banquet.
But Ye Niang is my niece. A dowry is still necessary.
I'll have someone send the gift over later.
Yan Qingyan quickly agreed, as he had expected Yan Qingqing not to go.
Yan Qingqing then asked about the situation of Ye Niang's family, and Yan Qingyan told her everything in detail.
The marriage was arranged by Old Madam Yan. The groom was marrying his second wife, who had a three-year-old daughter.
However, his family was well-off, owning three large brick houses with tiled roofs and over ten acres of fertile land. Even more remarkable was that he didn't look down on Ye Niang's plight.
The wedding is set for five days from now, and Yan Qingqing is genuinely happy for Ye Niang, after all, she is her aunt.
After seeing Yan Qingyan off, Yan Qingqing asked Yuan Huiniang to prepare a dowry for Yan Yeniang.
After all, she was her own niece from her maternal family, and it wouldn't look good if the gift was too meager. After discussing it, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law decided to add a bolt of floral fabric and a pair of silver bracelets.
This gift is by no means insignificant in the countryside; even wealthy families in towns and counties would be able to afford it.
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