Chapter 414 Precious Headgear
Song Laosan's back was covered with scars. The scars looked old and were brown in color. The most shocking scar extended from his right shoulder blade to his lower back.
"What's going on?" Old Mrs. Zheng's eyes suddenly turned red.
"My family wasn't well off in my early years. My older brothers wanted to study, so I went out to carry heavy bags and do hard labor. Later, I became a businessman, spending a lot of time away from home. These injuries were just a small part of my daily life, trying to protect the goods."
Ordinary little things?
How can these injuries all over the body be a trivial matter!
The more nonchalant Song Lao San's words were, the more anxious Old Lady Zheng felt, and she became more and more displeased with her daughter-in-law who had just made things difficult for her son.
He Shi saw the resentful look in Old Mrs. Zheng's eyes. She could only lower her head, her fingers tangled in uneasy anxiety.
"Have all these injuries healed? If not, you might as well send a letter to the palace and ask a royal physician to come and treat you." Duke Zheng said.
"No need, these wounds have already healed. Besides, a man looks more manly when he has wounds on his body."
Song Lao San's words resonated with Duke Zheng, who laughed heartily, "You are indeed my son, indeed a son of the Zheng family. You are quite right. Our family also produced several military commanders in the early years. Nowadays, men are weak due to studying, but my son is strong and healthy. This is a great comfort to him as a father."
As he spoke, he patted Song Laosan's shoulder with a kind look on his face.
Song Lao San scratched his head, and his shy and embarrassed look touched Duke Zheng's heart.
"If anything happens to you in the future, your father will take care of it for you. With your mother and I here, no one in this family will dare to embarrass you."
"Okay, son, I'll remember this."
Song Laosan replied with a smile.
Now everyone present had complicated expressions in their eyes, and many people looked at Aunt Zheng Er with a gloating look, which made her feel very upset.
Everyone sat down and chatted for a long time. At noon, Duke Zheng invited a few people to have lunch. After that, everything went smoothly. After what happened to Aunt Zheng, no one dared to make things difficult for the three of them.
Who made Song Lao San so favored? At the dinner table, the two elders kept picking food for him and also took care of Qiao Xianglan and Song Ci.
For a while, he was the talk of the town.
Even the servants of the Zheng family sensed that something was wrong and became more polite to the three of them.
"Why don't you move back and live together as a family." Old Mrs. Zheng missed her son so much that she naturally didn't want to let Song Lao San leave after they finally met.
"Mother, I've gotten used to it over the years. Besides, I have a large family at home. It's really inappropriate to move so hastily."
It was understandable that Song Laosan declined. Moving back suddenly like this would make him feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable.
She didn't feel embarrassed, but she felt a little disappointed. "You live outside, and it's hard for me to see you."
"If a mother wants to see her son, she can send someone to see him at any time, and the son will see her immediately."
Song Lao San's words successfully amused Old Lady Zheng. Her children and grandchildren were busy with their own things these years, and she had very little time to show her filial piety. She would feel lonely occasionally, but she had never thought of finding the busy younger generations to chat.
Song Laosan took the initiative to bring it up and spoke sincerely, which warmed Old Lady Zheng's heart.
The more I feel that he is indeed my own son, and he is very filial.
Old Mrs. Zheng ordered someone to bring a box. Those who knew the Zheng family well had some guesses in their minds, but they did not show it on their faces. Only Second Aunt Zheng had a complicated expression and a look of resentment in her eyes.
The maid quickly brought the box, and Old Lady Zheng opened it in front of everyone and took out a set of headwear.
It is a complete set of ruby and red coral headpieces.
I have seen some good Song Dynasty porcelain, and such things are only available in the palace.
The gems on the ruby head are blood red, bright and shining, each one sparkles with a moving luster, and they are quite large.
The red coral is even more eye-catching, exquisitely crafted, and gorgeous.
"These two sets of head ornaments were gifts I received when I was young. They've been sitting in a closet with no use for them these years now, so I'm giving them to you two today as a welcome gift." She smiled and said, "The third daughter-in-law will get the ruby head ornament, as you have fair skin. The third daughter will get the coral head ornament, as you're young and it will look good on you."
The two sets of headgear were quickly brought in front of the mother and daughter. They looked at each other and were both a little surprised.
This gift is too precious.
"Madam Zheng, we can't accept this gift." Qiao Xianglan refused. She was a sincere person and didn't beat around the bush when she spoke.
Old Mrs. Zheng was not angry either, "Why can't I accept it?"
Qiao Xianglan was apprehensive. "This thing is really valuable. I won't accept it without merit. You should keep it for yourself."
Old Mrs. Zheng was amused and liked her third daughter-in-law even more. She was simple, honest, and a simple-minded person.
Everyone in the family is cunning, but this one is different.
"Just keep it well. In the future, follow the third child and call me mother. I haven't been able to do anything for you since you got married. Just treat this as a mother's wish and accept it well."
Having said that, Qiao Xianglan had no choice but to accept it, and she began to understand her mother-in-law a little better.
He is generous and kind.
She likes it.
On the contrary, the deceased Song Lao San cannot be compared at all. It can be said that one is in heaven and the other is on earth.
Song Ci accepted it generously, stood up and saluted, "Thank you, Grandma."
Old Lady Zheng waved her hand and said, "Sit down, sit down. No need to keep bowing. You're not tired, but I'm tired of watching."
Song Ci smiled and said, "Grandma doesn't care about etiquette, but your granddaughter can't help but care. Your granddaughter truly respects you."
"I like this child! She is much more talkative than the third child. Now the Zheng family has another girl like her. I am in a good mood." Old Mrs. Zheng clapped her hands in approval. Although she had only seen her a few times, she had a rough idea of this granddaughter.
Be able to speak and behave like a human being.
"Congratulations, mother, for having such a wonderful granddaughter."
The woman who was speaking had a nice round face with round features, and she looked very kind.
"This is your aunt." Old Mrs. Zheng pointed at her and said, "She is a thoughtful person. If you have any problems in the future, you can consult her."
Song Ci understood that this meant that this aunt had a say in the Zheng family.
"Auntie."
Mrs. Lu smiled and said, "Hurry up and sit down. You are such a well-mannered child. If all the children in the family were like you, there would be no worries."
The young lady next to her in a light yellow dress disagreed, "Mother, are you saying that daughters and sisters are bad? Is Sister Song the only one in Mother's eyes now?"
"If you were as well-educated and well-mannered as your sister Song, mother would like you more." Mrs. Lu looked at her daughter with a smile.
"Sister Song, I will have to learn more from you in the future. Look at my mother, she wishes you were her biological daughter." The little girl smiled at Song Ciyou.
"Okay, let's keep in touch in the future."
It seems that the eldest family is quite harmonious.
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