The children accepted him, and suddenly a letter came in, asking Zheng Yingyan to take the children back to his hometown after clarifying their relationship.
The city could not be entered for half a year, and the war ended.
Return to city changes.
Late at night, the Hao Zailai Restaurant finally became quiet.
There were no chairs in the backyard, but there were many people in the mourning hall.
The whole night passed like this, and no one brought them food or drink.
It was not until the next morning that Xia Hongda brought his younger brothers and sisters to find Xia Manni.
Xia Hongda: "Mom, we were wrong."
The children were all very sincere, and they realized that they would not be able to realize their dreams without studying.
In fact, in this dynasty, there were also martial gods who could not read, but it was better to read more and know more.
Besides, Xia Manni felt that they were too young and it would not be too late for them to stop studying when they were in their teens.
So Xia Manni found the top books on each profession, which could both attract them and help them see the gap.
"Manny, I didn't expect you to be so patient. If it were me, I would have hit you a long time ago."
After reading Xia Manni's experience, Mrs. Zheng couldn't help but sigh.
"It's just that I'm not their biological mother. I have to find the right balance when interacting with them."
"Speaking of this, I've always wanted to ask you, have you ever thought about getting married again?"
remarry?
Xia Manni shook her head. "Who would want a daughter-in-law with four children?"
After saying this, Xia Manni couldn't help but laugh. Thinking about it, she felt that it was impossible for her to have a marriage in this life.
Mrs. Zheng felt a little sorry and asked again, "What if there is such a family?"
"Then we'll talk about it later."
She thought it was impossible.
Even a man like Wu Dayong would be laughed at by his brothers if he married her, let alone a normal family.
Speaking of Wu Dayong, she has written back once since she received the last letter.
But there was no further news, including the news about Mu Tou that Liu Miaoyan asked her to inquire about, but it fell into oblivion.
I wonder where the team in the south is?
Is it time to move the battlefield to Jin'an?
Xia Manni's guess was correct. On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, someone brought Xia Manni news from the front line.
This person is Prefect Zheng.
This was not the first time that Zheng Yingyan came to the Haozailai Restaurant. This was all thanks to his aunt and Liu Miaoyan.
As long as it is a Hao Zai Lai Restaurant, let him try any new dishes.
It seems like my aunt grew up in the Haozailai Restaurant.
Liu Miaoyan always used him as a cover and went out under his name so that she could come to the restaurant again.
But today he came to the restaurant again, not to eat but as a pretext.
It originated from the news he received last night.
"I came here today to tell you that armies from all sides will be arriving in Jin'an City soon."
"So soon?"
Zheng Yingyan was a little surprised by Xia Manni's reaction. It seemed that he was mentally prepared for Jin An to cause chaos.
In order to stabilize the situation, the Queen Mother has been spreading the word that the troops from all sides will not be able to attack Jin'an City.
The people also believed it. After all, the people of Jin'an City still lived and worked in peace and the merchants were doing business normally.
But upon closer inspection, one can see that officials rarely go out except to attend court, and a lot of soldiers have been added inside and outside Jin'an City.
"But I doubt the Queen Mother will let the people hide until the attack comes. I wonder what chaos Jin'an City will be in by then."
Xia Manni nodded. She was not very politically sensitive, but she couldn't help but wonder which gang Zheng Yingyan belonged to.
Her intuition told her that he couldn't be on the Queen Mother's side.
Although that's what people say outside, she doesn't think he would be so stupid.
Zheng Yingyan felt somewhat satisfied as he saw Xia Manni listening attentively. It turned out that there was no need for excessive explanations when talking to smart people.
"I came here today to tell you to close the store and go back to Shi'an Village."
But……
"Master Zheng, why are you telling me this?"
Zheng Yingyan smiled and said, "Of course there are conditions."
really……
Xia Manni knew that Zheng Yingyan was not that kind-hearted.
"You have to bring my aunt with you."
"Auntie?"
"It's Madam Zheng and her family who always come to your place."
If Zheng Yingyan hadn't said it, Xia Manni would have almost forgotten their relationship.
Because although Mrs. Zheng is older in generation, she is not very old.
"Why?"
"You don't want to?"
Zheng Yingyan never thought that Xia Manni would refuse. After all, Mrs. Zheng talked about how good Xia Manni was almost every day.
"I'm just curious, why don't you protect them?"
"I can't leave Jin'an City, and my grandma is too old to bother with it, so we'll just stay here."
Xia Manni felt that this reason was a bit far-fetched. He gave people the feeling that he had to protect Mrs. Zheng's safety.
I always feel like I'm being entrusted with something, and now it feels a bit like entrusting someone with an orphan.
"I promise you, but can you also agree to one condition of mine?"
Zheng Yingyan glanced at Xia Manni coldly and said dissatisfiedly, "Xia Manni, don't push your luck."
Xia Manni smiled ingratiatingly. Zheng Yingyan was sometimes quite scary when he showed off his power.
"Hehe, I mainly want to take Liu Miaoyan away."
Perhaps this is the best time for Liu Miaoyan to escape from that home.
After all, when they returned to Jin'an City, the world had changed.
What if Jin'an City was defended?
Isn't it normal to lose someone because of the chaos?
Only Zheng Yingyan can help with this.
She was a little curious when she said this.
"Master Zheng, there is something I am curious about."
Zheng Yingyan looked at Xia Manni, not understanding what she was talking about. This woman was always smart and stupid.
"Since you don't like Miao Yan, why don't you break off your engagement with her?"
"Isn't this the best protection for both of us?"
Xia Manni thought about it and finally Zheng Yingyan agreed to her request.
The next day, the restaurant opened as usual. Before noon when the guests arrived, Zheng Yingyan sent Mrs. Zheng and her husband, Xiao Tao, and Liu Miaoyan over.
Xiaotao's brother stayed at Zheng Yingyan's house.
Just in case, Zheng Yingyan didn't tell them.
When they arrived at the restaurant, they saw two carriages parked in the backyard.
Xia Manni had already prepared everything and had dismissed the waiters from the restaurant.
A notice was also posted outside the restaurant, saying that the owner had a family pregnancy and the restaurant would be closed for the day.
In fact, only Xia Manni knows that it is still unknown when this store will open.
Out of trust in Xia Manni, Zhang Cuiling and Jin Zian did not raise any objections. They all knew something must have happened.
By the time everyone arrived at Shi'an Village in batches, it was already past noon.
Before Xia Manni left, Zheng Yingyan specifically told her not to tell anyone in the village.
Including the village chief An Qingnian.
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