Chapter 761 Recognizing Ancestors and Returning to One's Origin?
After Lao Shi told her about it, Li San Niang, who had calmed down, thought for a moment and then asked, "Whose teacup was broken?"
Who was in the main hall that night?
The tenth brother answered quickly: "When I heard the noise, I looked up and saw that it must have been Brother Li who fell."
...Only the Guo brothers are considered outsiders among them.
Aunt Wu was in the kitchen with Bao Ya. The two comrades Li Dalang (Hu Tou) brought back (Wang Dadan and Gao Haiping) must have sensed that the Guo brothers had something to say, because after eating, they sat in the yard with me, watching Lu Zhu'er and the others play, instead of staying inside.
Li San Niang nodded to herself, then lowered her head, thinking about what Lao Shi had said: "It's obvious. Since only the Guo brothers are here, they must be talking about the eldest brother's affairs."
What could possibly make my elder brother so angry?
Over the years, even when my elder brother is angry, he just keeps a dark expression on his face; he's not the type to throw things.
As Li Sanniang pondered, she recalled what her mother had mentioned about Hongniang (the mother of the Guo brothers and the half-sister of Li Daxiong). Combining this with what Lao Shi had just said, Li Sanniang began to have some guesses in her mind.
Regardless of what Li San Niang was guessing, she finally made it home after a long and hurried journey.
Before Lao Shi could even set out the stools, Li San Niang jumped off the carriage shaft in a hurry. She didn't even realize what was happening to her, but it startled Qiu Xiang who was standing nearby.
"Third Sister!"
"It's nothing, it's nothing, it's not high."
Qiu Xiang followed behind Li San Niang, carrying Li San Niang's medical kit. She jumped off the carriage with ease and looked at Li San Niang, who was waiting for her, with a reproachful expression: "San Niangzi, really, even if you're in a hurry, we're already at the doorstep. What's a little bit more?"
What if I sprain my ankle?
Li San Niang quickly stepped forward, grabbed Qiu Xiang's hand, greeted Lao Shi, and pulled Qiu Xiang toward the herbal medicine hall (Li Family Medical Hall). As they walked, she begged for mercy, "Good Qiu Xiang, please forgive me this time. I promise I'll behave myself next time."
Upon entering the clinic, Li Erxiong, who was standing in front of the medicine cabinet, immediately spotted Li Sanniang.
"Why are you back so soon?"
Didn't I tell you to come back tomorrow?
"Second brother, how can I possibly wait until tomorrow with peace of mind?"
Where is the dewdrop? How is the dewdrop?
While Li Erxiong and Li Sanniang were talking in front of the medicine cabinet, Li's father also got up from the consultation table and came over.
“These past few days at home…” After a two-breath pause, Li’s father continued, “It’s been a bit stuffy at home, so your mother, along with Qiaolan, Baoya, Luzhu’er, and Ping’an, went out to shop.”
"He hasn't returned yet, but he should be back in about half an hour," Father Li turned to look at the sky outside.
Only after confirming that Lu Zhu'er was alright did Li San Niang finally relax, and she felt a weight lifted off her shoulders.
After giving a few words of advice to his assistant Li Gui, Li Erxiong, along with Li Sanniang and Qiuxiang, followed Li's father into the courtyard.
"Sister-in-law!"
As soon as Li San Niang entered the courtyard, she saw Li Da Sao sitting under a tree, picking beans with a basket in her hand. She was staring blankly at the ground, while Xiao Liu Lang was playing happily with Da Huang and the other dogs beside her.
Li San Niang's shout startled Li Da Sao, who was lost in thought. Startled, Li Da Sao looked up at Li San Niang and said, "San Niang is back."
"Oh? You're back already?"
Standing up, Li Dasao put the basket on the stone table to the side and ignored Xiao Liulang, who was playing happily with the dog. "If you come back at this time, will you have lunch?"
Are you hungry? Shall I make you a bowl of soup noodles?
Li San Niang had no appetite for soup dumplings.
"Sister-in-law, just give my Qiuxiang a few snacks to tide her over."
"Yes, and the tenth brother too. I think he probably hasn't eaten either."
Li San Niang said that it was enough to have some snacks, but how could Li Da Sao really only bring out snacks?
She took her money pouch and went out, bought a meat-filled bun wrapped in oil paper and came back with two small dishes of her homemade pickled vegetables from an earthenware jar. She carried this rather old Mrs. Li into the main hall.
Lao Shi and Qiu Xiang didn't stand on ceremony. They didn't disturb Li San Niang, who was listening to Li's father and Li Er Xiong's story, and went to eat quietly to the side.
First, Sister-in-law Li quickly handed Li San Niang a baked bun for her to eat. Then she went to the door and glanced at the door. Seeing that Xiao Liu Lang was playing happily with the dog without crying or making a fuss, she sat down on the stool next to Li San Niang and listened silently to Li Er Xiong recount what happened that night.
"...Mother read the letter that Guo Sanlang handed over in front of us, and we all read it afterward."
The first part of what she said was all about missing her mother, and she even recalled her mother's early days in the border town. Her mother was so moved by what she heard that she burst into tears.
But the last page of the letter revealed the true nature of the letter.
The tone of Li Erxiong's words was tinged with disdain and anger. Li's father, who was standing by, did not stop him. Li Sanniang thought to herself how painful the last words of this letter must be for the Li family.
Upon seeing Li San Niang's gaze, Li Er Xiong immediately understood: "The letter is with my eldest brother. He said that since it concerns him, he should keep it."
Sister-in-law Li, who hadn't said a word since sitting down, quickly stood up. "My brother left the letter inside. I'll go get it now."
While Li's sister-in-law went back to the house to get the letter, Li's second brother quickly told Li's third sister-in-law what had happened next.
"Sun Hongniang's point is that since the eldest brother is a member of the Sun family, and now that they have finally made contact after so many years, it is only right and proper for him to acknowledge his ancestors and return to the family."
Guo Sanlang also took out a small box of silver ingots, saying it was to thank his parents for their hard work in raising his elder brother over the years!
What's most outrageous is that Sun Hongniang said something nice, like knowing that her elder brother was working in Chang'an and couldn't leave Chang'an. Since her elder brother couldn't leave, it just so happens that Hutou was in the Shi family army in the border town.
So she arranged for Tiger Head to settle in the border town, saying she would definitely find him a good marriage in the future.
Li Dalang's martial arts skills were taught by his eldest brother, but for the past ten years or so, his second brother has been in charge of his studies, writing, and interpersonal relationships.
It can be said that Brother Li is Li Dalang's biological father, and Brother Li is Li Dalang's second father; the two have a very deep bond.
How could Li Erxiong possibly accept Sun Hongniang's arrangement for Li Dalang?
Sun Hongniang is only related to Li Dalang by blood. Who does she think she is? How dare she interfere in Li Dalang's marriage!
"I couldn't hold back at that moment. I felt like a fire was burning in my chest, and I laughed and cursed, 'What a pipe dream!' Then I smashed my teacup."
Upon hearing this, Li San Niang's eyes widened in disbelief. She never expected that the person who smashed the teacup was actually Li Er Xiong!
"Then what?"
"What else could I do? When Father saw me like this, he said it was getting late and we'd discuss it later."
"And then what? What did my elder brother say?"
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