Chapter 581 Mother is so good to her son
When Li San Niang and the others returned to the Li family from the Song family, it was already dusk, and they rushed home just before the gates closed.
The dewdrop in Qiu Xiang's arms had already fallen asleep on the way, and her little face was rosy from sleeping.
When they arrived at the Li family's house, the driver stopped the cart.
Li San Niang got off the carriage carrying the gift box given by the Song family. Lao Shi was taking out his money bag to pay the driver. Qiu Xiang followed behind Li San Niang and carefully helped Lu Zhu'er off the carriage. Li San Niang turned around and met Li's mother, who was waiting for them at the entrance of the Li family's medical hall.
Li's mother first glanced at the sleeping dewdrop in Qiu Xiang's arms before taking the gift box from Li San Niang's hands. She then whispered in Li San Niang's ear, "Why are you home so late?"
Didn't they say that after the banquet, we could stay for another hour at most before heading home?
After 3 PM, I was on tenterhooks, wondering why you guys weren't back yet.
“Mother, let’s go home and talk about it. This matter is really complicated.”
Upon returning home, Li San Niang first washed her hands, then briefly explained the situation to her mother. Before her mother could react, she said, "I'm going to check on my sister-in-law."
"Has your sister-in-law had dinner?"
Mother Li instructed, "Your eldest brother is home. He's on holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Make sure you knock before you go in."
“Mother, I’m not that reckless.”
When Li San Niang went to the courtyard of Li Da Xiong and Li Da Sao, she not only knocked on the door before entering, but also called out, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, San Niang is here. Your San Niang has come to see you."
Inside, Li Da Xiong, who was keeping Li Da Sao company, heard the commotion outside from Li San Niang and said with a helpless smile to Li Da Sao, "Look, she just loves you. She came to see you as soon as she got home."
Sister-in-law Li glared at Brother Li, "Third Sister has been raised by me since she was a child, how could she not miss me? Go and open the door for her."
As soon as she entered and sat down, Li San Niang first checked Li Da Sao's pulse and, finding nothing wrong, sat down next to her. But she spoke to Li Da Xiong: "Brother, why did it take you so long to open the door for me? Were you talking badly about me to Da Sao inside?"
After laughing twice, Brother Li then jokingly echoed Li San Niang's words, saying, "Isn't that talking bad about you?"
Your sister-in-law is so focused on doting on you that she's forgotten about her husband. I have to have a serious talk with her about it.
“That’s right. I’m in the same boat as my sister-in-law. She’s good in every way, but my brother might not be so.”
Li San Niang didn't tell Li Da Sao about the murder that happened at the Song family in front of them. She only briefly mentioned that she had seen a very large and wealthy garden at the Song family's house that day, and then asked Li Da Sao if there was anything she wanted.
"Let's go shopping tomorrow, is there anything you'd like to eat, sister-in-law?"
"Does Sister-in-law still like Wang's roast goose?"
"It's all good. This pregnancy is much easier for me in this respect. I'm not picky about food and I like everything I eat."
If you see fruit for sale, buy some.
It's been so hot these past few days, having some refreshing fruit makes my mouth feel much better.
"Okay, I'll remember that. I'll bring it to my sister-in-law later."
After saying a few more words, Li San Niang came out of the house and headed towards the main hall of the Li family. It was time for the Li family to have their evening meal.
Dewdrop was also woken up by Li's mother to eat dinner.
Kids are so energetic! After only a short nap on the way, Lu Zhu was full of energy again. After having dinner with Xiao Si Lang and Xiao Wu Lang, they ran around the yard with the puppies.
As she ran, the bells on her silver bracelet, which she hadn't yet removed, jingled pleasantly.
After the children had finished playing in the yard, Li San Niang went to the main hall and told her parents about the murder that had happened at the Song family's house that day.
"...Who would have thought that the inside story was like this? If there is such a banquet again in the future, I will not dare to take Dewdrop to it."
My luck is really not good. I'm afraid if something else happens and Dewdrop is by my side, what will I do?
"Let's wait until Dewdrop is bigger before taking her out. She's still too young now."
The murder case of the Song family that Li San Niang mentioned shocked Li's parents. More than ten people had died, and in Chang'an City, right under the emperor's nose. How could they dare to do such a thing?
"Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor."
Those who died here were all shameless and filthy people; they have nothing to do with us ordinary folks who live our lives properly.
When Wu Qiaolan said this, everyone thought about it and said, "Yes, it's all because those people did bad things that they suffered this retribution."
After giving her instructions for the day, Li San Niang asked about the arrangements for the next day.
Only then did Li's mother say to Li San Niang, "Tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. This morning, the Wang family's gift was delivered, and I returned the gift in the same manner."
Get up early tomorrow and dress up Dewdrop so your second brother can take you to the Wang family for that meal.
Before you go, you should tell Dewdrop to be polite when she arrives at the Wang family, since they only visit four times a year.
If you're angry, don't be petty. Bear with it. It'll only be a few hours. After lunch, you'll all be going home.
Li San Niang outwardly agreed with her mother's words, but that was not what she truly thought.
"If Wang's wife, Wang Ziheng, and his wife don't cause me any trouble, I'll be easy to talk to."
If they cause me trouble, I'll flip the table and show them that I, Li San Niang, am not someone to be trifled with!
Li's mother could see through Li San Niang's clever appearance and her rebellious nature. In fact, Li's mother did not want Li San Niang and Lu Zhu'er to suffer any grievances, but she still had to say what needed to be said.
"Counting the days, the younger brother who is related to Lu Zhu'er by blood should be eight months old. If that woman shows off in front of you, just nod. There's no need to argue with an innocent child. Lu Zhu'er is not favored by the Wang family, but our Li family loves and protects her."
Even if the law is strict, you still need to make Dewdrop recognize her father!
Besides, Wang's eldest son is a good man, and the Wang family has never shortchanged Luzhu'er on money. Even if you're unwilling, don't go to their house tomorrow and cause them any trouble.”
“Mother, I understand the reasoning behind this.”
As long as the Wang family doesn't give Lu Zhu'er a hard time or make her feel uncomfortable.
What's a few disdainful looks to me as a mother? Just like my mother said, it only happens four times a year; I can just bear it and it'll pass."
"It's good that you know what's going on."
Your sister-in-law's pregnancy has been difficult. Your older brother finally has some time off, so he won't be accompanying you and Luzhu to the Wang family tomorrow. He should stay home and keep your sister-in-law company.
When you go to the Wang family, just have your second brother accompany you. Your second brother is good at talking, so listen to him.
Li San Niang nodded, feeling that her mother's loving heart was truly precious. So she followed her own heart and rushed into her mother's arms, saying softly, "Mother is so good to me, she thinks of everything about me. So good."
Li's mother said, "You're already a mother now, why are you still acting like a spoiled little girl?"
Although she said these words of disdain, Li's mother was still delighted by Li San Niang's closeness. She raised her hand to pat Li San Niang's back, enjoying this moment of family affection.
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