Chapter 656 If Mother wants to go, then we'll go!
The lights in the main hall of the Li family's house remained on until late that night. Li's father and mother sat at the head of the main hall, while the three siblings, along with their eldest and second sisters-in-law, sat scattered below.
Because Li Erlang had already entered officialdom, although he was not yet twenty, he was already regarded as an adult by everyone.
Therefore, Li Erlang had a seat next to Li Daxiong, while Li Sanlang and Xiao Silang could only sit on the temporary stools placed behind Li Erlang.
Dewdrop, Kogoro, and Rokuro were taken by Qiuxiang to play in the side hall.
Li Daxiong was the last person in the family to see Li Dalang's letter. After reading it, he didn't say anything immediately, but just looked up at Li's mother, who had calmed down.
"Alas, fate is cruel, don't worry about me."
"Brother, what do you think about this?"
After Li's mother asked this question, Li's eldest brother paused, swallowed, and then said, "Since Tiger Head said that he has confirmed that the Guo family is indeed our relatives, and even came to visit me," Li's eldest brother paused, glanced at Li's father, and then lowered his head to continue, "My half-sister is indeed the woman named Hongniang with a red mole between her eyebrows that Mother mentioned, and she has already offered sacrifices to Father."
"Then you can consider this marriage officially official."
After listening to what Li's elder brother said, Li's father and mother simply nodded and did not say anything more.
"Father and Mother, if you ask me, we don't need to think too much about it."
Although there was some connection back then, as my mother said, it was all just a twist of fate.
Our family is in Chang'an now, while my sister is at the border, thousands of miles apart. Even if we have something to say, it's not convenient for us to talk.
Besides, nearly thirty years have passed. It's enough to know that these people are still alive and doing well.
There's no need to feel like we absolutely have to meet. I think it's enough that we know each other as we are.
Although Brother Li's words sounded somewhat heartless, as if he didn't want to acknowledge his half-sister.
But after listening to Brother Li's words, Li San Niang felt that she understood what Brother Li meant.
After all, this isn't a year or two, but almost thirty years have passed.
Moreover, for Brother Li, the only people he has ever known since he can remember are his father and mother, and it was his father and mother who truly supported him.
Brother Li's memories of his father consisted of only a few vague meetings, almost none at all.
Of course, this doesn't mean that Brother Li is unfilial.
After all, Li's father and mother had never hidden the fact that Li's eldest brother was not Li's father's son.
Moreover, ever since Brother Li could remember, every year when Brother Li's parents paid homage to their deceased relatives, they would make a special effort to have Brother Li pay homage to his own father, Sun Datou.
Although Brother Li lived in the same household as Father Li, his real name was not Li; it was Sun Wu.
However, since Brother Li grew up under his father's care since childhood, he was usually called Li Jia Da Lang unless it was an occasion that required using his full name. And Brother Li was indeed Li Jia Da Lang.
Li's father never treated his eldest brother poorly because he wasn't his blood relative; he always treated him as his own son.
Li Erxiong and Li Sanniang understood this very well. After all, when Li Erxiong and Li Sanniang were young, they really didn't know that this tall and strong elder brother was not their full brother.
Besides, Brother Li and his half-sister Hongniang had never even met, let alone spent any time together. How could they possibly have any feelings for each other?
Therefore, it is quite understandable that Brother Li said that.
However, as a mother, Li San Niang was more perceptive. She looked at her mother and saw that her mother had lowered her head, and her mood was obviously much lower than before.
Sister-in-law Li slapped Brother Li, and Brother Li quickly tried to make amends to his mother, saying, "Mother, I know you have feelings for my sister and that you care about her."
Even though we're thousands of miles apart, it's enough to know that she's doing well.
Mother, don't worry. I'll go back and offer two sticks of incense to Father in a little while, and tell him that we, siblings, have been reunited.
Sister-in-law Li slapped Brother Li twice and glared at him fiercely.
Li San Niang glared at Li Da Xiong at this moment, and even Li Er Xiong, who was sitting opposite Li Da Xiong, looked up at Li Da Xiong with great disbelief.
"Why is my brother so bad at speaking!"
The expression on Li Erxiong's face conveyed this message, and Li Sanniang understood it perfectly.
As a result, Brother Li still doesn't understand why his wife and sister-in-law all dislike him. He really doesn't think his words were cold and heartless.
Helpless, Sister-in-law Li quickly said, "Mother, Dalang is a man, he doesn't think things through, please don't be angry."
I was thinking, if Tiger Head comes back in the spring, let's hear what he has to say.
If it's feasible at that time, and if Mother wants, our family can go through the Xing family or Bai Ziyi's route to the border to take a look.
It's only a few thousand miles; it will only take a month or two to get there.
"Following the caravan, with soldiers accompanying us along the way, we're sure to be safe."
After Sister-in-law Li said that, Third Sister Li quickly chimed in, "That's because we have such a good relationship. It makes me want to go too. If I have the chance, I'll go with my mother and take Luzhu with me."
"Yes, sister-in-law is right. We'll just go with the caravan. If others can go, so can we."
After the three of them interrupted and said that, Li's mother finally looked up, her eyes still red. She first glared at Li's eldest brother, then turned to look at Li's father. Seeing that Li's father nodded, Li's mother then looked at Li's sister-in-law and the others and asked cautiously, "Really? Can we go?"
"Yes! Why not!"
If Mother has any plans, I'll go ask Xing Yu later. He still needs our family's help. Weren't those medicines sold to them at a low price thanks to Second Brother's influence?
If we go, Xing Yu will definitely make all the arrangements!
Mother, don't worry.
After everyone dispersed and returned to their respective courtyards, in the room where Brother Li and Sister-in-law Li were, Brother Li carried a bucket of hot water into the room. As he was adding water to the wooden basin, Sister-in-law Li, who had just checked whether Xiao Liulang had wet his diaper, stepped forward and slapped Brother Li's upper arm twice.
Brother Li didn't take it seriously at all, but as he carried the basin of hot water to the bedside, he said to Sister-in-law Li, "Come on, let me massage you."
Sister-in-law Li took off her shoes and socks and put her feet in a basin of hot water. Brother Li massaged her feet while asking, "What's wrong?"
What have I done to upset you again?
Sister-in-law Li rolled her eyes and asked him irritably, "Listen to what you said in the main hall earlier. How can a son talk like that?"
Thankfully, my mother has a good temper. If you said that to her, she'd probably beat you with a sledgehammer.
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