Chapter 958 Great Merit
“My family’s situation is simple.
My parents originally had three children, but the other two died young, and I was the only one who grew up successfully.
My ancestral home is in Jianan County. Since I took up my post in Beijing, I asked someone to bring my parents over from my hometown.
Now they all live in Shengjing.
You don't have to worry, my father and mother are honest farmers, they are easy to talk to. "
Yun Kexin listened very carefully.
She kept every word Li Qingyan said in her heart.
In the past, she would definitely feel embarrassed when faced with such a topic.
But now she doesn't.
Both her parents are gone.
She knew she could no longer be as carefree as before.
Not only does she have to learn how to handle interpersonal relationships, she also has to learn how to take care of her husband and children and serve her parents-in-law.
She still had a lot to learn and no longer had the energy to be shy or blush.
Li Qingyan saw her changes and felt very distressed.
Everyone grows up; it is an inevitable process in life.
But Yun Kexin's way of growing up was really tragic.
If he had a choice, he would actually prefer Ke Xin to always remain as innocent and cute as before and never grow up.
When Li Qingyan and his group returned to Shengjing, the weather was already very cold.
The two elders of the Li family had received the news long ago and knew that their son would be back today and would bring his daughter-in-law back with him. The old couple were full of anticipation.
They got up early in the morning and urged the servants to buy groceries and clean the rooms.
When Yun Kexin walked into the gate of the Li family, she was greeted by the smiling faces of the two elders of the Li family.
They knew that Yun Kexin was a girl who grew up in the mountains, and they didn't mind it. After all, they themselves were also farmers, so it was all the same.
Yun Ke stepped forward to greet him with a nervous mood.
"Daughter-in-law, hello, father-in-law and mother-in-law."
After this period of training, she can already speak two words at a time.
Although it still sounds a bit strange, the two elders of the Li family are very happy.
The son had previously said in a letter that the daughter-in-law he found could not speak and was a mute, and asked his parents not to mind.
In fact, the two elders of the Li family did mind it a little.
No matter how honest and easy-going they are, they would never allow their son to marry a mute.
They don't even know how to communicate with a mute?
If even communication becomes a problem, how are we going to live in the future?
But the son said in the letter that the girl was his savior and they had already been married.
It is neither moral nor logical to regret this marriage.
Even though the two elders of the Li family felt uncomfortable, they had no choice but to endure it.
Unexpectedly, the facts gave them a huge surprise!
The mute daughter-in-law can actually speak!
Even if you speak slowly, that doesn’t matter, as long as we can communicate!
The two elders of the Li family were so happy about this unexpected surprise that they laughed out loud.
A group of people entered the main room.
The two elders of the Li family sat at the top.
Li Qingyan took Yun Kexin to kowtow respectfully to his parents, and Yun Kexin personally served them tea as daughter-in-law.
The two elders of the Li family drank the tea happily, then took out the red purses that had been prepared long ago and gave one to each of them.
The purse feels heavy in my hand, and I can tell it is not light just by touching it.
Yun Kexin took the purse and stood up with Li Qingyan.
It was not until then that the two elders of the Li family noticed that Yun Kexin was wearing a white silk flower on her head, a plain white skirt, and a thin linen rope around her waist.
This is the attire that people in mourning would wear.
The two elders of the Li family looked at each other, wanting to ask something but not knowing how to do it.
Li Qingyan saw his parents' doubts and took the initiative to explain.
"Kexin's mother just passed away. She has to observe mourning for three years. The wedding that was planned before has to be cancelled."
The two elders of the Li family couldn't help but feel more pity and sympathy for this new daughter-in-law.
They said a few words of comfort in a gentle voice, asking her to mourn and accept her loss.
Then Li Qingyan introduced Yu Sanniang.
He did not mention the massacre of Dafu Village, but only said that Yu Sanniang was Yun Kexin's cousin.
"Yu Sanniang's family is all gone. She has nowhere to go, so she can only come to Ke Xin for help. She will stay in our house for the time being."
As for how to settle Yu Sanniang in the future, we will talk about it when the time comes.
Yu Sanniang stepped forward and greeted the two elders of the Li family.
The old couple also said a few words of comfort, and then asked someone to take them to their room to rest.
The Li family's house was a gift from the emperor. It wasn't particularly large, but it had an elegant and quiet environment. Officials from the court lived around it, so it was very convenient for them to interact with each other on a daily basis.
Yu Sanniang was arranged to stay in the guest room.
Yun Kexin naturally lives with Li Qingyan.
Li Qingyan took into consideration that she had just lost her loved ones and was afraid that she would not be able to accept the new environment for a while, so he took the initiative to make the suggestion.
"This bed is for you. I'll sleep in the study tonight."
Yun Kexin's face turned pale when she heard this.
she asked, stuttering.
"You, you don't, like, me?"
When Li Qingyan heard her words, he knew that she had misunderstood and quickly explained his intentions.
After listening to his explanation, Yun Kexin suppressed her embarrassment and spoke seriously.
"I want to be with you."
Since she has already married and decided to integrate into Li Qingyan's family as soon as possible, it is impossible for her to sleep in a separate room from Li Qingyan.
They are husband and wife and should sleep in the same bed.
Li Qingyan smiled gently.
"Okay, let's be together and never separate again."
Because Yun Kexin and Yu Sanniang both had to observe mourning, all the delicious fish and meat that the two elders of the Li family had prepared had to be removed and replaced with light vegetarian dishes.
Yun Kexin and Yu Sanniang felt very embarrassed about this.
Yun Kexin suggested that she and Yu Sanniang have dinner alone, and let Li Qingyan eat with his parents, so that they would not be forced to eat vegetarian food.
The two elders of the Li family smiled and said.
"It's okay. We usually eat too much meat and have become fat. The doctor said that being too fat at our age is not good for our health. It's best to eat more vegetarian food. Today is a good time to eat more vegetarian food to scrape off the fat in our stomachs."
Seeing that her parents-in-law were so easy to talk to, Yun Kexin felt a lot more relaxed.
Wait till you finish lunch.
Li Qingyan changed into his official uniform, dressed neatly, and took a carriage to the palace.
Luo Qinghan met Li Qingyan in the imperial study.
Li Qingyan first reported on his work in Fengyang County and presented a thick stack of account books.
"Your Majesty, these are the tax accounts for Fengyang County this year. These are only a small part of them. The rest of the accounts have been sent to the Ministry of Revenue."
Luo Qinghan casually opened one of the books and scanned the densely packed records.
Although the taxes for the common people were reduced, due to the taxes paid by the aristocratic families, the tax revenue in Fengyang County did not decrease but increased that year.
Luo Qinghan was very satisfied with the result.
He closed the account book and said, "You have done a great deed this time. I must reward you well. What do you want?"
Li Qingyan said: "I do have a favor to ask of you."
Luo Qinghan: "Tell me about it."
…
Good morning everyone!
Big Fruit: I have something to ask for, I want a monthly ticket~QAQ
(End of this chapter)
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