Chapter 322 Once I pass the imperial examination, I will definitely marry her.
Qian glanced at Tang Yu but said nothing.
The latter's face paled slightly, and just as he was about to speak, he heard a soft voice.
"Mother...Mother..." Little Su Bao rubbed her eyes and came out of the house, the little dumpling still barefoot.
Mrs. Qian rushed over and picked up the little baby.
Although it's already June, it's been raining all day, and the ground is still quite cold at night.
"It's alright, Mother's here!" Madam Qian, holding Little Su Bao, quickly draped her coat over the little dumpling.
Feeling Qian's embrace, Xiao Su Bao seemed much more at ease, and she carefully tugged at Qian's clothes with her little hands and fell asleep again.
Seeing the little dumpling sleeping with her eyes closed, Qian quickly picked her up and held her horizontally to soothe her.
"I'll take her back to sleep first!" Madam Qian didn't care about Tang Yu and the others anymore. She just said that and left without looking back.
"Mother~"
When Xiao Su Bao heard Qian Shi's voice, she let out a soft, sleepy cry. Her drowsy little voice sounded especially sweet.
"My dear baby, Mommy's here. Mommy will sleep with you!" Madam Qian said gently as she walked away.
Tang Bugui looked at his daughter's dependence on Qian Shi with gratitude in his eyes and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
The experience at the Lan family must have caused this child a lot of harm.
Fortunately, my daughter ran into the Qian family...
Tang Bugui clenched his fist slightly, secretly deciding that regardless of whether he was a member of the Tang family or not, he was willing to consider himself one.
They treated Xiao Su Bao so well that he was willing to do anything for them.
Tang Yu opened her mouth as if to ask something else, but Tang Datou grabbed her ear and pulled her aside.
"You, why don't you go study and take the imperial examinations? Why do you have to think about these trivial things!" Tang Datou had long seen through Qian Shi's perfunctory attitude towards Tang Yu.
This kid's thoughts used to be alright, but now everyone knows them.
In their Great Shang Kingdom, if a woman's husband dies, she can remarry. Many women will marry her husband's brothers directly, just so they can take good care of their children.
Moreover, the Shang Dynasty had a small population, and the court encouraged women to remarry and have children.
"Grandpa, I..." Tang Yu's expression changed slightly, and he wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Tang Datou.
"As I said, if the Qian family has feelings for you, we naturally won't stop them, but her feelings for you..."
Tang Datou sighed, a serious look in his eyes.
He was old and a wise man in the village; he knew a lot about the village's affairs, both big and small.
So at this moment, he patted Tang Yu on the back and said, "A real man has no worries about not having a wife. Qian's heart is with the children and your second brother. She only sees you as her elder brother!"
"No...she already agreed...she must still like me..." Tang Yu wanted to say that Madam Qian had agreed to be with her.
But upon closer reflection, it seems that Mr. Qian never said such a thing.
She once said that she would first pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest level of the imperial examinations)...
"Once I pass the imperial examination, I will definitely marry her, and she promised me!" Tang Yu dodged Tang Datou's arm and turned to leave.
"You..." Tang Datou was so angry that his mouth almost twisted into a crooked shape.
Tang Qi and Tang Cheng walked over, the two brothers looking at their uncle with helplessness in their eyes.
For Tang Shan and Tang Si, Tang Yu was actually quite similar to their father, especially Tang Si, who practically grew up alongside Tang Yu.
But Tang Cheng and Tang Qi were different. They had seen the love between their parents and the way Qian Shi looked at her father.
That was completely different from the way he looked at his uncle.
If Qian Shi had been willing, she could have remarried three years after her father's death, as Tang Yu had mentioned at that time.
"Give my uncle some time! He'll definitely come to his senses!" Tang Cheng said helplessly.
Tang Qi glanced at his whimsical older brother, about to speak, when suddenly he heard his wife's voice...
"Tang Erlang, where have you gone..." came Wang Xiuer's heart-wrenching voice from inside the house.
Tang Qi immediately ran back, and everyone scattered and went home.
Tang Si and Tang Shan walked together. Tang Si was silent for a moment, then looked up at his mother's house.
"Third brother, you said Mother and eldest uncle..." Tang Si pursed his lips; he no longer remembered what his biological father looked like.
In terms of memory, the person carrying me on his back was Tang Yu, the person who guided me in reading was Tang Yu, and the person who carried sacks for me in An County was also Tang Yu.
In his heart, Tang Yu, though not his father, was no different from his father!
He remembered everything Tang Yu had done for him.
Tang Shan paused, then couldn't help but sigh.
“This is your adult time, you don’t need to worry about it. Just focus on your studies now, and I will take care of my own affairs!” Tang Shan may look simple-minded, but she is not stupid.
He didn't want to put his mother in a difficult position...
Uncle...
Although they are good people, they are not the ones Mother likes. Now that they have all grown up, Mother has married and will have to serve her husband. It's not as easy as it is now!
and……
Tang Shan always felt that her mother didn't like her eldest uncle, but looking at Xiao Si, he ultimately didn't say those words out loud.
That night, many people couldn't sleep, and it rained all night long.
The next morning was a beautiful day.
The sun was shining brightly, making everyone feel hot all over.
In the early morning, the smell of damp earth, mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees, permeated the small village.
The peach tree at the village entrance still has its peach blossoms, and the peaches on the branches look much bigger.
Several of them already had a slight blush.
Little Su Bao slept so well, it felt better than ever before.
She groggily opened her eyes, and her big eyes widened even more!
"Father...?" She thought she saw her father yesterday, was it a dream...?
The little dumpling jolted awake and quickly sat up.
A green turtle sits atop its small, bird's-nest-like head, and a genuine white mink scarf hangs around its neck...
There's also an adorable little white rabbit in my arms...
Wait, there's also a little white tiger...
"Awoo..." The little tiger sensed its little master's movement, stretched, and shook its little head.
She had only taken one step when she was tripped by Xiao Su Bao's hand, and her whole body collapsed onto Xiao Su Bao like a puddle of water.
"Daddy...Daddy..." Little Su Bao subconsciously reached out, picked up the little things in one hand, and ran barefoot towards the outside of the house.
"Su Bao, why are you running so fast!" Wang Xiuer walked in, her belly already showing.
Little Su Bao was holding two small children in her hands. When she saw her second sister-in-law, she was so frightened that she fell backward and braked suddenly with her heels.
Wang Xiuer laughed heartlessly when she saw Xiao Su Bao's appearance.
The little dumpling's tiny feet felt a bit hot...
"Second sister-in-law..." Little Su Bao finally breathed a sigh of relief after regaining her balance.
"Ahem, Mother asked me to check if you're up yet..."
"Hahahaha..." In the next instant, Wang Xiuer laughed so hard she couldn't straighten up. Her round belly bounced up and down with her laughter, looking particularly terrifying.
Little Su Bao was really worried that her second sister-in-law would bump her little nephew too much...
Looking down, Wang Xiuer saw the little turtle inside Xiao Su Bao's messy head, and she laughed even harder!
Little Su Bao looked confused, but at that moment she wanted to know more about where her father was!
"Second Sister-in-law, have you seen my father?" Little Su Bao blinked at Wang Xiu'er.
She was so worried that it was all a dream, and even her tone when asking questions was extremely cautious.
Wang Xiuer, unaware of her thoughts, replied upon hearing Xiao Su Bao's words, "No, why would I want to see your father!"
Xiao Su Bao's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that everything just now was really a dream?
The little dumpling couldn't help but lower its head, its heart and eyes filled with disappointment.
Seeing her like this, Wang Xiuer couldn't help but come closer.
"What's wrong with you? I'm a married woman after all. I can't just see other men all the time. Even though he's your father, he's still an outsider..." Wang Xiuer was worried that Xiao Su Bao might be thinking something, so she quickly explained.
The little dumpling was stunned for a moment, and the disappointment in its eyes turned into happiness.
"Second sister-in-law, Su Bao wasn't dreaming. It was Daddy who came to find Su Bao, right?" The little dumpling's eyes were bright, and she looked at Wang Xiuer with envy.
"Yes, yes, your father is looking for you, he..." Wang Xiuer was about to say something when she was grabbed by a hand...
"Who...what's going on? Don't you know I'm pregnant?"
Wang Xiuer shouted angrily, and when she turned her head, she met her mother-in-law's ambiguous smiling face.
"Mother, it's you! I knew it! Whose hands were so strong? Mother, how are you so amazing!" Wang Xiuer immediately began to praise her.
Qian glanced at the shameless woman speechlessly, but ignored her.
Madam Qian said to Xiao Su Bao, "Your father has something to do right now, and he'll probably be here a while. Shall I help you get dressed first?"
Although Xiao Su Bao was still anxious to see her father after hearing Qian Shi's words, she was much better than before.
The little baby nodded, glanced behind Qian Shi to make sure no one was there, and then followed Qian Shi inside.
Ms. Qian carried the little baby back into the house. She dressed the little dumpling in clothes and shoes before starting to comb the little dumpling's hair.
“Su Bao… if your father wants to take you away…” Madam Qian paused, feeling reluctant, but still said, “Tell your mother in advance, and your mother will prepare some gifts for you!”
The Tang family may not have much else, but they do have a lot of calligraphy and paintings, which are said to be family heirlooms.
They're not worth much...
Xiao Su Bao's heart did indeed ache. She subconsciously thought that Qian Shi didn't like her anymore and didn't want her anymore!
She loved her father, but she also loved everyone here, especially the Qian family.
"Mommy...don't you want Su Bao anymore? Su Bao, be good, Su Bao will eat less in the future..."
"Mommy, please don't abandon Su Bao, Su Bao..." The little dumpling's nose tingled, but she couldn't say anything.
Madam Qian held the little baby with heartache and quickly said, "What are you thinking? Of course, it's not that I don't want you anymore, but your father is here, and he definitely wants you to be with him too. I can't stop you two from being together!"
Little Su Bao looked at Madam Qian with eyes full of admiration for her.
“Su Bao loves Mommy, Su Bao won’t leave Mommy!” Little Su Bao shook her head; she could see things that others couldn’t.
She could also sense that if she left, things would be bad for the Tang family!
This feeling was something she couldn't explain herself.
"Mom, I think you're worrying unnecessarily. No matter what, Su Bao's father is still a member of the Tang family. He's a grown man, and he can't take good care of little Su Bao. Don't worry, I don't think he'll take the little dumpling away!"
Wang Xiuer stood to the side and spoke earnestly.
Just then, the sound of a dispute between Guard Ling and Tang Qi could be heard outside.
"No, I absolutely cannot agree to this."
"I am a guard," Ling said firmly.
"It's not like I'm asking you to do anything bad. Think about what you did yesterday?" Tang Qi looked at Guard Ling with ill intent, reminding him of what happened yesterday.
“But…” Guard Ling paused.
"You said your family's general is our Su Bao's father, so he definitely won't refuse. If you come to the village as an instructor, we'll pretend what happened before never happened, how about that?"
Tang Qi saw Guard Ling practicing his martial arts early this morning.
This is completely different from the Qian family and others who came to the profession halfway through; they are obviously very skilled.
Tang Qi and Tang Cheng then had the idea of asking Guard Ling to guide them.
"What are you all making so much noise so early in the morning?" At this moment, Madam Qian came over carrying Xiao Su Bao, who was dressed up very beautifully.
The little dumpling's eyes sparkled, and when she looked at Guard Ling, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"The little general's daughter is here!" Guard Ling walked up to Xiao Su Bao in a few steps, a smile in his eyes.
The little dumpling nodded, then glanced behind him. Not seeing her father, the little girl pouted.
Seemingly guessing what Xiao Su Bao was looking for, Guard Ling couldn't help but smile. He said to Xiao Su Bao, "Your father has some official business to attend to today, but judging from the time, he should be back soon..."
You should know that Tang Bugui had been busy since before dawn, all in order to be able to reunite with his daughter as soon as possible.
"Little Sister Su Bao..." Just then, a voice came.
"Brother Zhao Yun, what brings you here..." Little Su Bao's eyes lit up with joy.
Zhao Yun walked up to Xiao Su Bao and Qian Shi in a few steps, and took out a box from his pocket.
"This is a little trinket I got a few days ago. Little Su Bao, you can have it and play with it!" Zhao Yun smiled, his eyes crinkling.
It must be said that Zhao Yun has a fox-like face, which makes people feel that he is deep and thoughtful just by looking at him.
Qian took a step back instinctively, her gaze falling on the box, and said, "Little village chief, you don't need to keep thinking about our Su Bao. She's still young, and it's not right for her to keep taking other people's things to play with!"
Zhao Yun was slightly taken aback. Just like in his dream, Madam Qian always held a certain degree of wariness towards him.
Just as Zhao Yun was about to explain, he saw a figure rush in.
"My dear little aunt, help me! Please help me..." A fat figure rushed in. Sanpang was covered in sweat and looked unwell. He hurriedly called out to Xiaosubao.
"Brother Sanpang, what's wrong with you?"
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