"Ah Chen, get up quickly, your injuries haven't fully healed yet," Chief Mo said.
But who knew---
Ah Chen gently pushed away the old woman and the aunties, and also removed Chief Mo's hand.
He looked up and said, "Grandma, Auntie, I know you hate me because I am the son of Mu Lao Er."
"There are some things I already told Ada when I met her last year."
“I won’t say much here! But no matter who I am, I must pay my respects to Duoduo’s mother out of propriety.”
"because--"
Looking at the old woman and the Zi Miao aunties, Achen continued, "She is my Aunt Miao! My mother and Aunt Miao were both Mu Lao Er's wives; I didn't go to pay my respects before because I couldn't find the place. Later, when Zi Miao came here, I didn't know that Aunt Miao's memorial tablet was also there."
"so--"
“Grandma, Chief, Duoduo and I are from the same father. Our mother is our own mother. There is no distinction between you and me.”
"The Han people have a saying: 'An aunt of one generation is a grandmother of ten thousand generations!' So, no matter how many years have passed, my Aunt Miao is only an aunt of the Zi Miao family, but she is the grandmother of my Mu family for ten thousand generations. No one can change that."
“When my son worships in the future, he will also have to call out ‘Grandma’!”
"And I, Mu Achen, am also a son of the Zi Miao girl! Grandma, do you recognize me?"
Upon hearing this, Grandma Zi Miao and the other women were moved to tears.
"Miao'er--"
"Achen--"
The answer was already given when the word "Miao'er" came from the old witch Zi Miao's mouth.
The Purple Miao hated the Black Miao Mu family, and they also hated the offspring of Mu Lao Er, Mu A Chen.
Even though Mu Achen later became the future Miao King, it's one thing for them not to disobey orders, but it doesn't mean they don't hate him.
But last year, they were surprised to hear what the other old witch said after she went back.
Since leaving the Zi Miao village last year, nearly a thousand people from three hundred households have come to this original Miao village.
They didn't blame Achen for not coming for the past six months, because they knew that Achen wasn't refusing to come, but was busy with things that would help Miao people live a better life.
Every time Duoduo comes, she brings a lot of things, food, and various kinds of fabrics.
Aren't all of these things prepared by Ah Chen? Otherwise, where would she get them from, since Duo Duo is so small?
Besides, that requires money, and with so much money, where would Duoduo earn it?
The Zi Miao grandmothers knew that A-Chen was good to them, but the knot in their hearts couldn't just disappear.
But today, Ah Chen's words meant something to Zi Miao—
Although they hated Mu Lao Er, they no longer felt any rejection towards A Chen.
Because of this Miao man, he had a sincere heart. Despite being the future Miao king, he set aside his proud status and knelt down to pay homage to the girls of the Zi Miao who were being married off.
No--
She wasn't married off; she was taken away by Mu Lao Er.
But what's the use of thinking about these things again?
The person is gone, and the soul has departed.
Now, Ah Chen is treating them so well, and he even regards the Zi Miao as A Da's family. The Zi Miao can see that.
It's because they can see it that they should let it go.
then--
After Achen finished his prayers, Duoduo hurriedly helped him up, saying, "Brother, get up quickly, get up."
The old woman and the village chief invited Ah Chen to the side room!
After sitting down, the chieftain asked:
"Ah Chen, did you come here this time because of Miao Nian's matter?"
Ah Chen's real purpose was to see if Zi Miao had been perfunctory with him, because he was very busy after Miao Nian and had no time to care.
But seeing so many Zi Miao people today, three hundred households are definitely enough.
So he didn't bring it up again, but instead said, "Not entirely!"
"I passed by last time but was too busy to come! Now that I have some time, I came right away!"
“Chief, our Miao people in eastern Guizhou have twelve branches. If the Purple Miao are missing, we would have to become eleven branches.”
"Now that you're out here, make sure to keep in touch with the chieftains of the other branches!"
"Also, young men and women of marriageable age should participate in flower-picking activities in other Miao villages!"
"Zimiao's side is also included in the next development plan! If Zimiao doesn't attend the meeting, how will she know what to do next?"
Ah Chen also told Chief Mo, "Are we supposed to let the other branches gradually get rich while the Zi Miao only has beautiful scenery and everything else stagnates?"
What could Chief Mo say about this? To be remembered by the future Miao King was a blessing for Miao.
So he stood up, and led the Miao people, bowed, and offered their greetings.
"Ziyou Miao Village respectfully obeys the orders of the future Miao King."
The uncles, brothers, and sisters all bowed and offered their gifts.
The old woman said, "Miao'er, if you have any thoughts or plans for Zi Miao, just tell us, and we'll do as you say."
Ah Chen glanced at everyone, and finally waved to Duo Duo.
Duoduo walked over, and Achen pulled her along before speaking to Granny Zimiao and the village chief:
"For the first three days after the Miao New Year, everyone celebrates together! In the following days, each branch arranges its own activities, whether they are separate or together, it is up to them."
“I also have arrangements for the Zi Miao area! But if you, Grandma and Chief, have anything you want to do, come find me when you have time during the Miao New Year in a few days.”
"In addition, I want to take over my Aunt Miao's memorial tablet."
Zi Miao obeyed Ah Chen's first two sentences, but not the last one—
Chief Mo was clearly unwilling, because it was the memorial tablet of his beloved younger sister.
But Ah Chen said, "Chief Mo, you are Duo Duo's uncle, so naturally you are also my uncle! If my Aunt Miao didn't have Duo Duo, I would have nothing to say about your offerings."
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