Should I burst into tears? Or should I burst into tears?
Yue Jiuyue didn't know how a normal mother should react when facing her son whom she hadn't seen for seven years.
At this moment, she seemed a little dazed and confused, as if she was stunned by joy.
Of course, Yue Jiuyue was indeed happy. She wished there were no wars in the world, and that countries could live in peace together.
Unfortunately, she had no say in the matter, and could only pray that the soldiers facing the war would be safe and sound.
And what she can do now is what she is working hard to do. She wants to grow cotton and grain, hoping that everyone can have enough to eat and wear!
This ideal was too lofty, and she knew that she and her family alone could not achieve it. That's why she sent gifts to the emperor in Kyoto every year, as a reminder to the emperor that she was working hard.
She was a Yu'an woman of the eighth rank, personally appointed by the emperor. As long as she sent gifts to the emperor every year, he would remember her. Even if he forgot, someone would remind him who she was and why he had appointed her.
"Mother? Your son is back."
Lin Chaoxi carefully took Yue Jiuyue's hand. He thought his mother's hands would be rough and calloused from a lifetime of work, but they were surprisingly soft. He could tell from touching them that she hadn't done much work.
However, thinking about the changes in the family, he understood.
He still felt sorry for Yue Jiuyue, and he felt sorry that they almost really were separated by death. He didn't even know that his family had experienced so many natural disasters in the past few years.
He did regret it, fearing that the news he would bring home would be that he was dead. So, he stopped sending any messages home, hoping his family would think he was dead. He figured it was better to end it quickly than to suffer a long, drawn-out pain.
As a result, seeing his mother still unable to believe that he had returned alive, he was overwhelmed by an unprecedented sense of regret.
How could he be such a jerk!
I really want to go back in time and beat him up for coming up with that terrible idea!
"Mother, your son is back."
Lin Chaoxi continued speaking softly, afraid that if he raised his voice even slightly, he would frighten his mother again.
"Oh, I see, you're back."
Yue Jiuyue was thinking about grain and cotton when she heard Lin Chaoxi's reminder, so she just replied like that.
After saying that, she wanted to bite her tongue.
What is she even saying?
Didn't we all plan to hug and cry our hearts out? To hug and cry our hearts out!
Why did she suddenly stop playing by her own pre-set plan when things came to this?
Fortunately, no one knows that the core of this body is an imposter.
"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, let's not talk about that anymore, let's go back and have a reunion dinner!"
Lin Chaodong, holding Lin Chaoxi's hand with his left and Yue Jiuyue's hand with his right, was about to turn back.
Lin Chaonan could only pick up Xiaoman'er and follow.
Lin Chaobei's tears were still flowing, and he didn't even pay attention to his wife, wiping his tears as he followed behind.
Wang Xiaoxue: (￣ｏ￣)
No, we're just going to ignore her? That's making her so embarrassed!
But she still had to follow him, since her man was heartbroken and she had to comfort him.
"Brother Chaobei, don't cry, it's good news that Second Brother is back!"
Wang Xiaoxue chased after him and coaxed him softly.
"Yes, I know."
Lin Chaobei responded in a muffled voice, somewhat absent-minded.
"Brother Chaobei, wipe your tears! You're such a grown man, why are you crying like this? People will laugh at you if they see you!"
As she spoke, Wang Xiaoxue handed over her handkerchief.
Lin Chaobei said another sentence:
"Okay, I understand."
However, he did not accept Wang Xiaoxue's handkerchief, which made Wang Xiaoxue feel embarrassed again.
Alright, Lin Chaobei is in a great mood today, and all his odd behavior can be explained by his joy at his second brother's return.
So even she doesn't care anymore.
A little bit sad.
I'm a little sad.
But I still had to suppress these little emotions and keep going.
This time, however, Wang Xiaoxue refused to make any unnecessary gestures of concern, lest she feel awkward.
On the way back, they ran into Da Zhuang, who had finished crying but found himself surrounded by only two maids and servants, and had come out looking for someone.
"Waaaah! Grandma! Dad! Where have you all gone?"
Not long after Dazhuang stopped crying, he started crying again. Everyone was sitting together eating, having a good time, when suddenly they all disappeared, leaving him all alone.
"Hey! Is this my nephew?!"
Lin Chaoxi lifted Dazhuang up and looked him over from left to right. He was a strong young man! If he continued to grow like this, he would definitely be a good seedling who could fight on the battlefield when he grew up!
Okay, my professional instincts kicked in.
This is his eldest nephew. It's better for him to stay home and live a peaceful life than to go to the border to fight and kill enemies. Even if his life is uneventful, peace and safety are the most important things.
"Waaah! Dad! Help me!"
Dazhuang cried miserably, thinking that the person who picked him up was his father. He was shocked to find that it was a dark-faced man he had never seen before. He was so frightened that he flailed his arms and legs and struggled with all his might.
It's only because Lin Chaoxi has strong arms and a stable stance that this kid would have definitely fallen flat on his face today.
Anyway, if he were to thrash around in his father's arms, it would be impossible for him not to fall.
"Smack!"
Lin Chaodong, both amused and annoyed, slapped Dazhuang's bottom and said:
"What are you crying for! What's there for a real man to cry about? This is your second uncle! Call him 'Second Uncle'!"
Dazhuang: \(〇_o)/
Huh? This is the legendary Second Master who's been dead for several years and is about to come back?
"Second Uncle, did you escape from the underworld?"
Dazhuang stopped crying, but the question he asked was both funny and sad.
How did he escape from the underworld? Where did he hear that? Who told him, or did he just make it up in his head?
"Yes, I escaped from the underworld."
Lin Chaoxi agreed with Dazhuang's words.
Which is more terrifying, the battlefield or the underworld?
With Lin Chaoxi's approval and confirmation of his identity, Dazhuang stopped crying and was no longer afraid. He clung to Lin Chaoxi's neck, afraid of falling, and then started chattering away with Lin Chaoxi.
Da Zhuang asked, and Lin Chaoxi answered.
Back in Yue Jiuyue's courtyard, the mess had been cleaned up, and new bowls and chopsticks had been set out. Even a fresh, hot mooncake had been served.
Lin Chaodong: (っ╥╯﹏╰╥c)
The tragedy continues.
Lin Chaoxi didn't know why his three brothers' expressions changed as soon as they sat down. He observed them carefully and realized that it didn't seem like they had anything to hide. Their eyes were all seemingly staring at the mooncakes on the table...?
Could there be something wrong with the mooncakes?
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