After the story of selling smuggled salt was exposed, Zheng Quan was really scared out of his wits. He became completely obedient and stayed at home all day without even daring to go out.
On the other side, Zhu was still waiting at her parents' home for Zheng Quan to calm down and take her back. She waited and waited, but there was no sign of him. Her two sisters-in-law were not easy to get along with. At first, they really thought she came back for a short stay. Later, rumors spread in the town, and they learned that Zhu was almost forced to death by her own daughter and was driven back by the Zheng family. From then on, they had no good face towards their sister-in-law, fearing that she would really be divorced and drag down the family.
After Zhu married into the Zheng family, although she did a lot of things, she was never angry. After staying at her parents' house for almost a month, she missed the days at Zheng's house more and more.
In the end, she had no choice but to pack her bag and go back by herself. She was afraid of being laughed at on the road, so she chose to set off early in the morning.
When she got home, Zheng Xian was busy at the stove.
Zhu was still in charge of the family and was preparing to show off by preparing breakfast. When she went to the stove room, she saw Zheng Xian frying eggs and stir-frying vegetables in an orderly manner.
The mother and daughter met each other. The gauze on Zheng Xian's forehead had been taken off, but a scabbed scar was still visible. Zhu laughed awkwardly, "Xian, Xian girl, you get up so early."
Although Zheng Xian missed her mother, she also knew that she should teach her a lesson, so she had not mentioned to her father about bringing her mother back before. But her mother had already come back at this time, so she didn't say anything, but smiled, "Well, I'll prepare breakfast early. Dad and A Rong should get up soon."
Zhu rolled up her sleeves and said, "Let mother come, you have a good rest."
Zheng Xian said, "Well, mother, come and cook with me."
Zhu then noticed that Zheng Xian was very skilled in cooking, even more dexterous than herself.
But she didn't think much about it, just thinking that she learned it from Zheng Xiu in the town, and practiced at home for so long, so practice makes perfect.
Not long after, Zheng Quan and Zheng Rong got up one after another.
After Zheng Quan washed up, he went to the main hall and glanced at Zhu, but didn't say much, just pretending not to see her.
Zheng Rong was very happy, and jumped to Zhu's side, "Mom, you're back!"
Zheng Rong was young and still very dependent on Zhu. If Zheng Xian hadn't changed her mind and coaxed him, he would have made a big fuss during Zhu's absence.
Zhu also missed him very much, so she immediately hugged her and asked, "When mom is not at home, is Arong well behaved? Is he naughty?"
Zheng Rong shook his head and said, "No! Arong is very well behaved. He goes to school every day and does his homework when he comes back. If you don't believe me, ask your sister."
Zhu also noticed that Zheng Xian was different today. Not only did she become much calmer, but during the time she was away, she was able to take care of the housework and take care of Zheng Quan and Zheng Rong. She thought that when she was away, the house had already been in a mess.
Zheng Xian had already put breakfast on the table and called Zheng Rong, "Eat quickly. After you finish, I'll take you to school."
Zheng Rong responded, broke free from his mother's arms, and ran to the table to drink porridge.
After the family had breakfast, Zheng Quan returned to the house without saying a word, and Zhu followed him.
Zheng Xian put the dishes on the stove and took Zheng Rong out the door.
After sending Zheng Rong to school, she did not go home immediately, but went to Zheng's house.
Zheng Xiu also sent her family out. Aunt Qian washed the dishes on the stove, and she was responsible for wiping the table.
Zheng Xian came smiling, and seeing Zheng Xiu busy, she rolled up her sleeves, took the rag and helped her clean the table.
Zheng Xiu said hurriedly: "I can do it, it's almost done."
Zheng Xian said: "I'll help you, big sister, I have something to say to you after I'm done."
The two wiped the table twice, and Zheng Xiu put down the rag and asked her what she wanted to say.
Zheng Xian naturally told her about Zhu's return home, "Mom came back by herself this morning. It has been a month since she went back. I guess she has a hard time there. Dad didn't say anything when he saw her this morning, but A Rong was very happy."
"That second aunt..."
"She looks much more honest," Zheng Xian smiled, "I was busy at the stove when she came back, and she didn't say anything."
Zheng Xiu nodded. It was a good thing that Zhu could be more honest. A harmonious family is the key to success.
Zheng Xian said again, "I thought that grandpa and uncle should know, so I came to tell them."
Zheng Xiu looked at her with admiration. She didn't expect that her cousin had grown a lot after suffering a disaster, and she was more responsible in her work. When she spoke and acted, she was no longer like the delicate young lady she used to be. She was very straightforward and pleasing to the eye.
The two sisters chatted for a while, and then Zheng Xian went to talk to old man Zheng and old lady Zheng. They sat there for almost half an hour before leaving the Zheng family.
Since then, Zheng Xian often came to the Zheng family to sit and talk, and sometimes helped Zheng Xiu with her work. From her mouth, the Zheng family also learned about the big and small matters in her family. Zhu Shi really became honest, and Zheng Quan didn't care about anything. Zheng Xian had the final say on all the big and small matters in the family.
Time passed quickly and it was almost October, and the weather was getting colder.
Zheng Yu and Xue Shao had grown a lot taller, and they were reluctant to wear the clothes they wore in previous years.
Zheng Xiu made new clothes for them, and Zheng Yu put them on happily, but Xue Shao looked at his old clothes and was reluctant to part with them. His clothes were all made by his father, and the animal skins outside were all collected by his father... When he saw these clothes, he thought of his father.
Zheng Xiu noticed it, but didn't know how to persuade him. It has been a month since Xue Zhi left, and he hasn't even written back a letter. Every time Xue Shao asked her, she could still comfort the child by saying that his father had just returned to the capital and must be very busy, so he didn't have time to write a letter. But after she said this, she didn't believe it herself. No matter how busy he was, he didn't even have time to write a few words and have someone send it back.
Xue Zhi said he would be back in one to two months, but now half of the time has passed and there is no news from him. She also became worried, wondering if Xue Zhi really encountered some difficult problems in the capital. At
the end of October, the weather was getting colder day by day.
The carriage of the Duke of Qing’s Mansion finally came to the Zheng family again.
It happened to be the day off for the two children, and they were playing with Ji Lei in the yard.
Seeing the big carriage parked at the door of the house, the two children shouted for joy, thinking that Xue Zhi was back, and rushed to the door.
Unexpectedly, the person leading the team on horseback was not Xue Zhi, but Xue Qin.
Zheng Xiu was washing clothes by the well, and she wiped her hands and followed. When she saw that it was Xue Qin, she couldn't help but show a look of loss on her face.
Xue Qin got off his horse, bowed to Zheng Xiu, and called her "Auntie" politely.
Zheng Xiu hurriedly invited him into the house.
Xue Qin turned around and told the guards and servants to wait outside, and then he went into the Zheng family alone.
Zheng Xiu poured him a cup of tea, "Come on, sit down and talk, you must be tired from the long journey." Since she was called Auntie, she naturally had to entertain her.
Xue Qin was exhausted and indeed tired, so she sat down and gulped down a cup of tea without being polite, and then she said, "Uncle is out on a business trip, and he is worried about the family, so he asked me to pick up Auntie and Shao."
Zheng Xiu's heart skipped a beat. Xue Qin's words seemed easy, but Xue Zhi was not the kind of person who would do things without instructions. If it was just an ordinary business trip, why would he not give any instructions at all? Besides, before he left, he would definitely come back in person to explain the situation. There was no reason to let Xue Qin come alone.
This was the first time Zheng Xiu saw Xue Zhi's handwriting. His handwriting was as vigorous and powerful as his personality.
The letter contained only a few words, saying that he had to leave on business this time because he was in a hurry, so he asked Zheng Xiu to take Xue Shao back to the capital first. The rest would be arranged after he came back.
Zheng Xiu finished reading the letter quickly.
Xue Qin was still a teenager after all, and she was not sure whether she was willing to go with her. After she finished reading the letter, she said, "Second Aunt, you should believe me this time."
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