During their stay in Jiangjiawan, Jiang Yue and her family of three not only received meticulous care from her family, but also enjoyed the kindness of the villagers.
A promise is a promise, and Jiang Yue agreed to Xiao Die's request to have a simple meal at her parents' home, and she went.
As a result, Xiaodie gained considerable prestige in front of her father and brothers, and even Dashi benefited from this, no longer being forced to drink excessively...
The time for reunion is always too short. Just as the trip was full of things to do, both families left with plenty of things to do.
After bidding farewell to his family, the carriage drove away from Jiangjiawan. However, compared to his earlier recklessness and disregard for advice, Qingsong now completely covered his exposed skin, leaving only his eyes visible.
"Giddy up!"
"Thump thump thump~"
Yao Yao yawned inside the carriage, which prompted Jiang Xiaodie to yawn involuntarily as well.
Jiang Yue held her sleepy daughter in her arms, her gentle expression tinged with a slight smile:
"Did you whisper to your cousin Xiaoyu all night last night?"
How did Mother know?
Qingyao covered her face, feeling flustered as if she had been caught doing something wrong.
"You are my daughter, of course your mother understands you."
Jiang Yue said indulgently, "Those dark circles under your eyes are comparable to those of a national treasure."
"It's still early before we get home, so you can rest on your mother's lap for a while."
"Uh-huh."
Yao Yao obediently adjusted her position, leaned against her mother's lap, and fell asleep quickly, smelling her mother's fragrance.
Da Shi wanted to follow suit and have his wife snuggle in his arms, but Xiao Die was too shy to do so in front of her elders.
So she settled for second best, leaning on her husband's shoulder for a short nap.
Jiang Yue didn't look at her nephew and niece-in-law much, leaving some space for the young people. She just leaned against the soft cushion, her thoughts drifting far away.
The new year has begun, and there are many plans that need to be started as soon as possible!
Wujia Village —
Old house.
People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat. Relatives who hadn't been in touch for a long time came to pay their respects under the guise of New Year's greetings, but in reality, they were asking Old Wu and Old Zhou to help them introduce them to Magistrate Jiang.
I refused many times, but these people seemed not to understand human language and kept pestering me.
The hot-tempered Zhou told her sister-in-law to take her parents back to the house. She then launched into a tirade of insults, driving those bastards out of the house!
With these people adding fuel to the fire later on, she will probably be portrayed as a shrew!
However, these comments from outsiders are insignificant to her; she just wants some peace and quiet.
When Wu Dalang and Wu Erlang drove their carriage home, they were entangled by these people before they could even unload the vegetables.
"Big Brother, I used to hold you when you were little!"
"Erlang, I used to give you candy when you were little~"
"Your aunt wants to ask you a favor, you have to agree!"
"My second child's job is now entirely in your hands!"
Everyone was talking at once, and the scene became quite chaotic...
Hearing the commotion, Little Zhou found a feather duster in the corner, put on a fierce expression, opened the courtyard gate, and started swatting away.
Of course, she didn't go all out; she just bluffed and took a few hits from several people.
"Oh no! Murder! Erlang's wife has murdered someone!"
"I don't want to live anymore! We're relatives, how could you be so cruel?"
"It hurts so much! My whole body aches! You won't even arrange anything for my second child, but you'll give me money for medical treatment!"
Wu Erlang stood in front of his wife, his tone sinister:
"Oh? How much do you want for the medicine?"
"One hundred taels! Yes, one hundred taels! I won't get up until I get one hundred taels!"
The woman made outrageous demands, asking for an exorbitant price.
Others followed suit, and soon a group of people lay groaning on the ground at the entrance.
Just as Wu Dalang was about to reprimand these people, a carriage appeared out of the open space beside him. The driver was covered up, with only his eyes showing, so he couldn't make out who he was, but his third sister-in-law's voice was deafening—
"Wow, what a lively scene! What a great show!"
A pair of white hands pushed open the car window, and the woman who spoke seemed to be smiling, but her eyes were frighteningly cold.
"The county magistrate's lady is County Magistrate Jiang!"
"Is this Sanlang's wife? I didn't even recognize her dressed so well!"
"Sanlang's wife, I am Sanlang's great-aunt. I even attended your wedding banquet, you haven't forgotten, have you?"
"I'm Sanlang's cousin. You've come at the right time. Tell your second sister-in-law, that shrew, to behave!"
......
I don't know where these people get the nerve to make such unreasonable demands!
"Oh? You are all relatives. Well, matters concerning relatives are matters concerning this county magistrate. How about this, I will write a letter to the yamen of Peach Blossom County. You can arrange for your children to work in the yamen. I will guarantee that the magistrate will arrange a good job for your children, with room and board included!"
Jiang Yue smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
Human nature has deteriorated; a snake trying to swallow an elephant!
Want something for nothing?
Well, she's done for these people.
"Oh, thank you so much, Your Excellency!"
"The county magistrate is truly a good daughter-in-law of the Wu family!"
Unlike some people~
"In that case, let's go home and tell our children and grandchildren the good news. May Your Highness be well!"
Goodbye~
......
In a short while, these people were all delighted and left the Wu family's old house together.
After watching the group of shameless people leave, Little Zhou put away the feather duster, frowned, and said:
"Sister-in-law, you really won't find work for their descendants?"
"How could that be? My sister-in-law is so smart."
Wu Erlang scratched his head. He didn't think his third sister-in-law was stupid for falling into a trap for nothing.
Jiang Yue rolled down the car window, helped her daughter out of the car, then climbed down the wooden steps, rubbed her neck, and said meaningfully:
"Second sister-in-law, I've found a good job for their descendants; it's just a matter of whether they're fortunate enough to handle it."
"Huh? This~"
What kind of job is this?
Little Zhou was taken aback and couldn't understand it.
"Dad, we're back!"
Da Shi helped his wife out of the car. The young couple first called out "Dad," then...
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt."
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Wu Dalang was naturally happy to see his son and daughter-in-law return safely.
He and his second brother had just bought a lot of groceries in town, and they planned to have a nice family reunion dinner at home at noon.
"It's cold outside, Da Shi, help Xiao Die inside to warm up by the fire~"
Madam Zhou changed from her previous fierce demeanor to one of gentleness and kindness.
This aroused some suspicion in Wu Erlang, who was standing to the side; his wife's ability to change her expression was too strong.
"There are some local specialties that Xiaodie's parents specially sent in the car. Big brother and second brother, please help me unload them. I won't sit here. I'll take Yaoyao home to catch up on some sleep. She stayed up late with her cousin last night and is still sleepy."
Jiang Yue thought she would say goodbye to her parents-in-law and then leave, as there were things waiting for her at home.
"Sigh~"
Wu Dalang nodded. There was no need to shout; brothers could understand each other's thoughts with just a glance.
"Green pine?"
"Second Uncle, do you recognize me?"
"Nonsense, even if you turned to ashes, my second uncle would still recognize you!"
"Second Uncle, this is bad luck!"
"So, your second uncle is treating you to roast chicken?"
"Add a roast duck."
"Done!"
......
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