Only then did Madam Su remember to ask her son, "Where is your brother?"
Xiao Youran pointed to the other room and said, "They're writing."
A gratified smile appeared on Mrs. Su's face; her two children were truly so sensible.
She carried Xiao Youran towards Jiang Youchen's room and, sure enough, saw him writing calligraphy by the window.
Upon seeing his mother return, Jiang Youchen stood up and bowed, "Mother, you're back? I wrote fifteen large characters today, please take a look."
Madam Su put Xiao Youran down and looked through the large characters he had written. She said guiltily, "I've been busy with the cloth shop these days and have neglected to teach you to read and write."
Jiang Youchen glanced at his younger sister, Xiao Youran, who was blinking her adorable big eyes at him and mouthing the words "Doctor Gu".
He quickly asked his mother for permission, "Mother, today when I went up the mountain, I happened to use a method to save Dongzi who was bitten by a poisonous snake. The renowned doctor Gu from Dazhuangzi said that I have extraordinary bones and am suitable to study medicine. I would like to ask Dr. Gu for some advice when I have free time during the day. Please allow me to do so, Mother."
Rather than letting his mother learn from others that Dongzi had been saved by him, it would be better for him to tell his mother first. Besides, it seemed imperative to cover for his sister and have her treated by Gu Shenyi.
"Chen'er, I am very pleased that you are so ambitious." Madam Su was a very easygoing person and naturally did not object. However, she was still a little curious, "I just don't know how you saved the person who was poisoned by snake venom?"
"Mother, do you still remember when we were in Dingzhou, my third brother was bitten by a poisonous snake once while climbing the mountain? On that day, he happened to meet an old doctor who was collecting herbs, and the doctor used a method to expel the snake venom from him. I witnessed this and learned the method myself."
Jiang Youchen is the fifth child in the Jiang family. The third brother he mentioned is the third son of the second branch of the Jiang family.
However, once the Jiang family was mentioned, Madam Su lost interest in learning more about the specific details and shifted the topic to Doctor Gu, her expression showing a hint of excitement, "Who is this Doctor Gu? How could he have such a discerning eye, recognizing my son's extraordinary talent?"
Jiang Youchen: ...
Mother is genuinely praising him, isn't she? And not being sarcastic?
Little Youran then climbed onto the chair where Jiang Youchen had been sitting and said in a soft and cute voice, "That Dr. Gu is the same Dr. Gu who lives in the manor and treats the young master of the Wen family. He also said that the baby has extraordinary bones."
She stretched out her chubby little paws, "Mommy, do you think I have extraordinary bone structure?"
Looking at her adorable appearance, Su's heart melted. She no longer cared about asking about Doctor Gu, and hugged her daughter, giving her a big kiss on the cheek. "Hehehe, this person really has good taste. Our little You Ran is also a girl with extraordinary talent!"
Jiang Youchen: ...
Alright, although he was already used to the mother and daughter praising each other, this new mode seemed to have come rather unexpectedly.
Just then, Yun Tiankuang's voice rang out from outside, "Aunt, Grandmother wants you to come over."
Su placed Xiao Youran on a chair, straightened up, smoothed her hair, and walked out.
When they arrived at Madam Yun's room, all four of her cousins were there, and the room was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Madam Su smiled and stepped forward to curtsy, "Aunt, you look very well today."
Madam Yun smiled and handed over a piece of paper. "Ya Rong, come and see for yourself. The eldest son has finally written. He and the three exiled people from the capital have met up in Ningguta. My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, can finally be put at ease."
Upon hearing this, Ms. Su's heart pounded, and she took the letter with both hands.
The handwriting above is familiar; how many years has it been since I last saw it?
She steadied herself and carefully read what was written above.
The gist of the story is that the four Yun brothers and their two grandchildren over ten years old have reunited in Ningguta. They are all in relatively good health. The Yun family members tearfully confessed that they had caused trouble for their mother and the whole family because of their own actions.
But no mention was made of the crimes he committed or the injustice he suffered.
After reading it, she respectfully returned the letter to Madam Yun, and then sincerely smiled at her smiling cousins who were all beaming with joy, "Congratulations, Aunt, and congratulations to my four cousins. Although they are far away in Ningguta, they are all doing well, so we can rest assured. All difficulties will disappear."
Mrs. Zhou smiled broadly, "Isn't that right? Although our family is currently separated by distance, everything is fine on both sides, so there's nothing to worry about. This is fantastic news!"
Madam Yun smiled the most contented smile she had shown since the house was ransacked. "You've all had a hard time these past few months."
She beckoned to Madam Su, "Ya Rong, come here."
Madam Su stepped forward, her face full of affection, "Aunt."
Madam Yun held her hand. "Good child, because of you, we have overcome all our hardships. Your aunt remembers it all. Now you can rest assured, right?"
Madam Su nodded, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Aunt, now that life in Sanyang Village has settled down and my cousins and nephews are safe, I am relieved. There are only a dozen days left until the New Year. After the New Year, we will set off back to Dingzhou."
Madam Yun nodded, "Good children, you've suffered."
Madam Su shook her head, "Auntie, you flatter me."
The Zhou family members also had tears in their eyes.
“Cousin Su, you must stay and celebrate the New Year with us this year. Our entire household will be very grateful to you and your two children,” said Madam Zhou.
Madam Su smiled and said, "Elder sister-in-law, there's no need to say more. I've said it many times: my aunt has treated me like her own mother since I was a child. I only came here because I was worried about her."
These past few days, they've been going to the cloth shop in the county town every day. While traveling, Su Shi has recounted most of her life growing up in Dingzhou. They finally understand why Su Shi traveled so far to help the Yun family in Sanyang Village. After all, the bond between Su Shi and Old Madam Yun is stronger than that between mother and daughter.
Just then, Granny Li peeked out from outside the door and lifted the curtain.
Zhao Mama brought in a bowl of food and said with a smile, "Madam, today's dish is chicken stew with mushrooms. The young lady specially asked me to stew it for an extra incense stick's time, saying that the chicken is tender and smooth, so that it will taste better when you eat it."
There aren't many rules in this rural area right now.
Madam Yun's eyes lit up, and she immediately said to Madam Su, "Ya Rong, you've taught Xiao Youran so well. Whenever she makes a new dish, she always brings it to me. I'm really worried that after you leave, we won't be able to eat such delicious food anymore!"
The Zhou family members laughed heartily.
Yu blurted out, "Then let them stay longer."
The room fell silent for a moment.
Madam Yun didn't respond, but instead urged everyone to hurry up and have dinner, lest they spoil this old woman's good mood of enjoying the new dishes!
The group then smiled and rose to take their leave.
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