Just then, Song Mei and Granny Sun, leading the two maids Ping An and Shun Sui, happened to pass by. Granny Sun smiled and said:
“Young Madam, look how happy the lady is playing. I think she still has the heart of a child.”
Song Mei also covered her mouth and laughed: "Although Mother is a woman, she often teaches us, but sometimes she is as innocent as a child."
Granny Sun said, "This is truly rare and precious."
She had seen so many wealthy families, but she had never seen one as harmonious as Madam Hui's, with brothers being friendly and respectful, and mother-in-law and daughter-in-law getting along well. There was not a trace of the sordid affairs that usually occur in large mansions.
When she chatted with some of the old women in the courtyard, they all said that they felt most comfortable here. They didn't have to be mindful of others' opinions all the time, nor did they have to worry about being sold off by their master at any moment. They all marveled at how lucky they were to have come to live with Hui Ru.
Because Lin Fengyao brought in Fengshou, Anfu, and Anlu, Song Anxin's side lost again, so she shouted:
"Joy, worry-free, come and help!"
The two maids who were helping with the snowmen and haystacks couldn't wait any longer and eagerly joined the snowball fight. Seeing the same eager looks in the eyes of her two maids, Song Mei spoke up:
"Peace and good fortune, you should also go and help the lady."
Both of them happily agreed, and the battlefield expanded rapidly. This was the first time Song Anxin had ever had so much fun since coming to this other world, but the happier she was then, the more miserable she was now.
"Achoo! Achoo!....."
Song Anxin sat shivering on the kang (a heated brick bed), clutching her blanket. Yes, she had caught a cold! After playing wildly all morning, she caught a cold that very afternoon. The retribution came too quickly, and she was the only one who caught a cold out of the group who had a snowball fight!
Song Anxin became even angrier. Am I really that weak?!
"Oh dear, Xin'er, you're so old, why are you still fooling around with those little ones? Look at you, you've caught a chill and are suffering from it," said Grandma Song with a pained expression from the edge of the kang (heated brick bed).
Granny Wei brought over the medicine: "Madam Hui, drink this medicine quickly and you will get better. The old lady is right. Madam Hui, you are too old to take such a beating."
Song Anxin: "......" You're right, don't say that again next time.
Soon, Sister-in-law Lin's voice came from the doorway: "Sister-in-law, I heard you caught a cold from a snowball fight with some kids. I'm not saying this, but you're an old man, how can you compare to those young people?" After she came in, she exaggeratedly said, "Oh my, you look so pitiful, it breaks my heart to see you like this."
Song Anxin “............”
She didn't detect a trace of pity in her voice, only a strong sense of mockery. Well, here comes another one who says she's always hurting her feelings.
Later, Song Mei and Feng Nianfengshou also came. It was both funny and heartbreaking for their mother. Some women and old women in the village heard about it and came to visit her one after another. However, Song Anxin was not in good spirits, so everyone only offered their condolences for a while and then left.
Not long after Song Anxin finished taking the medicine, she fell into a deep sleep. When she woke up, she felt much better after sweating profusely. It seems that she has to admit that she is getting old.
No! How could I have such a thought? Song Anxin immediately spat twice. She's still young. It's just that the mornings have been too cold and the kang (heated brick bed) has been too warm lately, and she's been neglecting her training. That's why she's like this. Hmm, that must be it. She just needs to pick up her morning training again.
Just as Song Anxin was comforting herself, Granny Wei's voice rang out from outside: "Uncle, the Third Young Master and the Fourth Young Master have arrived. Madam is resting in the inner room."
Upon hearing this, Song Anxin said, "I'm awake. Let them in."
As soon as Lin Fengyao came in, he scurried up to his mother and said obsequiously, "Mom, are you feeling better now? My older brother has already scolded me."
She looked quite aggrieved as she spoke.
Song Anxin said with a smile, "They're just having a snowball fight, how can you blame them?"
Lin Fengyao immediately retorted angrily, "That's right, that's what I told my older brother too, and he glared at me. And why is he only talking about me? There were Erxi, Asi, and Anji during the snowball fight too. Second Brother and Third Brother were there too, why didn't he say anything about them?"
Song Anxin found it quite amusing to see him puffing up in anger.
At this moment, Lin Fenghe said, "Who told you to stuff the snowball into Mother's collar? We didn't."
Upon hearing this, Song Anbang said, "No wonder my sister caught a cold. Feng Yao, you must tell me."
Mentioning this, Lin Fengyao no longer seemed as aggrieved and angry as before. Knowing it was his fault, he said with a sheepish expression:
"I know I was wrong, and my older brother was right to reprimand me."
Song Anxin smiled and patted Lin Fengyao's head, saying, "Alright, stop talking about Fengyao. I feel much better now, it's nothing serious." As if remembering something, she asked, "Fenghe, I noticed you seemed to have some moves when you were having a snowball fight, what's going on?"
Song Anbang said, "Sister, you forgot that we told you that the county magistrate would come to the academy to teach us martial arts when he had time. Before the winter vacation, he even asked the headmaster of the academy to make us practice some time every day. Fenghe naturally learned some as well."
Upon hearing this, Lin Fengyao immediately became interested and said, "Mom, I can do it too! Let me show you."
As he spoke, he got off the kang (a heated brick bed) and began to fight with impressive moves.
After finishing, Lin Fengyao happily clung to Song Anxin, seeking praise: "Mom, look how well I did!"
Just as Song Anxin was about to praise him, Lin Fenghe said, "The moves are just the surface. Fengyao, you need to know how to apply them in practice, just like when you're studying. You're too scattered when you're having a snowball fight."
"Ah! Third Brother, no wonder you're so good at snowball fights, you're too cunning."
Lin Fengyao then realized why he had suffered such a crushing defeat.
Song Anxin never expected that her third son was not only good at studying, but also dedicated to learning and applying martial arts. It seems that a good mind can succeed in any field.
Song Anxin didn't take it to heart. Practicing martial arts is good for your health even if you don't go to the battlefield. It can also help you protect yourself when you're out in the world. This Magistrate Yan is really doing a good deed.
The weather cleared up the next day. Today was the day for the general meeting of the persimmon cake workshop. Song Anxin put on the mask that Tao Xiuniang had made for her and went out. When she arrived at the persimmon cake workshop, all the elders had already arrived and were puzzled by Song Anxin's strange attire.
Song Anxin could only awkwardly say, "I caught a bit of a cold, so I'm wearing a cloth to cover my mouth and nose to avoid infecting others."
Although the clan leaders did not understand why this could prevent the spread of infection, they all said, "Fengnian's mother, you are so thoughtful."
“Fengnian’s mother, are you feeling better? If you’re still not feeling well, you should go back and rest. It’s okay if you don’t come once.”
The clan leaders were extremely polite to Song Anxin. If they had admired the talent of this second aunt of the Lin family before, now that she had become a lady, they respected her even more.
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