After the family reunion, Madam Jiang sent Jiang Shuyou to deliver a letter to Duke Shen. Duke Shen was overjoyed. The letter stated that after the battle, Duke Shen would petition the Emperor to return to Shengjing so that his family could be reunited.
Now, my second brother mentioned in his letter that the enemy has been defeated, and they can finally be reunited as a family.
Now only my eldest sister is left, and I don't know if she's recovered.
Shen Danru was thinking about Shen Yulan, but Shen Yulan was also troubled at home.
She is now fully recovered and dressed like a peasant woman, busy cooking.
When Tai Kangping returned from fishing, he rushed into the house to tell Shen Yulan the good news.
"Lan'er, this is truly a joyous occasion! Your father-in-law has been granted an official position by the Emperor for his work in reclaiming wasteland."
Shen Yulan laughed: "Don't tease me. It's not that I look down on my father, but do you think I don't know what he's capable of? He can't even read a single word, what does he know about reclaiming wasteland?"
"It's true, the whole town of Sifang has heard about it, how could it be fake?"
Seeing Tai Kangping's serious expression, Shen Yulan knew that Tai Kangping was a rigid and serious person who never joked with anyone.
"Didn't you try to cheer me up?"
"No, Lan'er, should we go back to your father-in-law's house to confirm?"
Shen Yulan believed it to some extent and was secretly happy for her father.
Shen Yulan thought for a moment and said, "This must be my second sister's ability. She must have given all the credit to Father, which is why he became an official."
Tai Kangping looked at Shen Yulan cautiously: "Yes, speaking of which, Second Sister is really a good girl."
Shen Yulan glanced at him and asked reproachfully, "Is she a good girl, but I'm not?"
"No, no, Lan'er is the best girl in the world. I am lucky to have married Lan'er."
Shen Yulan: "The fact that Father was granted an official position must be thanks to Second Sister. Second Sister is so kind."
Tai Kangping couldn't help but praise, "Yes, if it weren't for Second Sister, the Shen family wouldn't be where it is today. Second Sister opened a workshop and a shop in town. Now, my father-in-law's family is doing better and better, and they are living no worse than those powerful families in town. It's all thanks to Second Sister."
Shen Yulan felt a pang of pain in her heart, and a troubled expression appeared on her face: "My second sister is indeed too good, but I made a mistake back then..."
Shen Yulan looked remorseful. What had she done back then? She had kicked her father out and her second sister out.
Her second sister not only didn't hold it against her, but also paid for her medical treatment.
Later, my mother-in-law told me that her illness required a century-old ginseng to regulate her body. Without hesitation, my second sister searched everywhere and eventually spent a lot of money to find ginseng in Ningzhou City.
She's really not acting like a proper older sister.
She misses her parents now, but she's too ashamed to go home.
Thinking of this, Shen Yulan wiped away her tears.
Seeing Shen Yulan like this, Tai Kangping felt a little sorry for her. He advised, "Lan'er, there's no need to talk to your parents-in-law. I've met my second sister many times. She's a very generous person. She never says anything on the surface, but she always does everything for her family in silence. I'm sure she won't hold it against you."
“Our family’s life is getting better and better, all thanks to my second sister. Yulan, I think you should go home. As the older sister, you should bow your head and apologize to your second sister.”
"Ping-ge, I'll listen to you."
Tai Kangping held Shen Yulan's hand: "Lan'er, don't worry, I'm here. I'll go with you."
Shen Yulan nodded with red eyes.
Tai's parents knew that their daughter-in-law had come to her senses, and they were secretly happy for her.
The next day, Tai Kangping bought a lot of gifts in town. This was his first formal visit, so he had to be well prepared, afraid that something might be lost.
He also wanted to please his father-in-law, who was no ordinary man these days; he was now a government official.
Upon arriving in the village, Shen Yulan realized what she had missed these past few days.
Now their family has severed ties with the Shen family, and their lives are getting better and better.
When the villagers saw Shen Yulan, they rushed forward to greet her with smiles, their manner particularly obsequious.
She knew that all of this was thanks to her second sister. Without her second sister, she would still be the same little village girl who was looked down upon by everyone in the village.
Unlike now, even though the clothes we wear are just as bad, the villagers speak so carefully and with such a flattering manner that it really makes you feel comfortable.
As she approached the Shen family's house and looked at the blue brick and tile structure, Shen Yulan was filled with emotion.
When the Shen family saw Shen Yulan return, they were all happy for her, except for Qingtan, who crossed her arms, looked up at the sky, and looked as if she was not welcoming her.
Shen Yulan hesitated for a moment, and her foot twitched as she stepped into the house.
Zhou rushed forward, hugged her, and burst into tears.
Zhou cried, and Shen Yulan cried along with her mother.
After they had cried enough, Qingtan looked up at the sky helplessly. These people cried at the drop of a hat, like paper dolls. She really couldn't stand it. They were nothing like the young lady. She had never seen the young lady shed a tear.
"Alright, stop crying. It's good that you're back. Yu Lan, this is your second sister, someone you've met before."
Shen Yulan then realized that she needed to apologize to her second sister.
"Second sister, I..."
Shen Danru knew what Shen Yulan wanted to say, and now that she had recovered, she couldn't bear to let her bring up the past again.
She smiled and said, "The past is the past. From now on, our family will be well and our lives will get better and better. Speaking of which, I have an older sister, which makes me very happy. Big sister, welcome home."
Seeing that Shen Danru was not angry, Shen Yulan felt much more relaxed.
"Thank you, Second Sister."
"We're family, no need for thanks."
The two sisters looked at each other and smiled.
Only Qingtan remained the same. Sigh, their young lady is so good to these people; it breaks her heart.
While the family was enjoying a happy reunion, a young man from the same village named Zhang Shizong came to their door and knelt down as soon as he entered the house.
"Uncle, please marry Yulan to me."
Shen Yulan was startled when she suddenly heard someone calling her name.
Tai Kangping felt a chill run down his spine, and then the light in his eyes went out.
Just when he thought Lan'er was about to accept him, this man still came to his door.
Chen Cheng frowned.
Everyone in the room looked unwell.
Shen Danru also looked over. She remembered this person; he worked at the distillery. However, she didn't have a good impression of him. She had seen him cheating and shirking his duties several times. But this person was good at putting on a show. Uncle Dashan must have been deceived by his appearance and even let him manage the distillery.
His mother even went around spreading rumors that Shen Yulan insisted on marrying his son Zhang Shizong, and that it was their family who didn't want her.
Before she could even confront them, this person showed up at her door.
Everyone looked at Shen Yulan.
Shen Yulan's face initially showed shock, then she said angrily, "Don't talk nonsense! I'm already married, and my husband is alive and well. How can I remarry?"
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