Aunt Ge was a little disappointed, but she knew that her employer had helped her inquire about the matter, which was a favor, and she had no other complaints.
It's just a bit of a pity, a pity for what happened to the former employer.
Life goes on, and she still needs to persevere. Doing her duty is her top priority right now...
After eating and drinking her fill and resting well, Jiang Yue's spirits were restored.
I packed away the trinkets, rouge and face powder, palm leaf fan pendants, new patterns, and fabrics I bought during the trip to Jinling.
The family kept a small portion, and the rest was divided among close relatives.
Especially at the old house, as the closest relative, the gifts were the most numerous. Jiang Yue couldn't carry them all by herself, so she asked Aunt Ge for help, and that's how they were delivered to the old house.
In the old house, only my mother-in-law, my two sisters-in-law, and my niece-in-law were at home. Everyone else had either gone to work or gone to the mountains to dig for kudzu root powder.
Upon seeing her arrive, the first person to spot her was Xiao Hei.
"Woof woof woof~"
It was a fawning call; he had clearly remembered her scent and knew she was one of his own.
Old Mrs. Zhou was dozing inside when she heard the noise. She opened the window, looked carefully, and then exclaimed in surprise—
"Third son's wife~"
"Oh, Mom, don't get out of bed, I'll come into your room right now~"
Jiang Yue hadn't seen her mother-in-law for a long time, and at first glance, she seemed quite friendly, with a smile on her face and very proper demeanor.
"Hey, come inside and let's talk!"
As she spoke, Mrs. Zhou put on her outer garment. Although she and her husband were getting on in years, they were both very clean.
The house was very clean, and everything was arranged in an orderly manner, so that the third son's wife wouldn't feel uncomfortable if she came in.
"Mother, I'm sorry to disturb your sleep. I came back from Jinling Prefecture yesterday evening and was too tired to come straight to see you."
After Jiang Yue entered the house, she gestured to Aunt Ge to put down her things and go home first, as she might not be home for lunch. She also asked Aunt Ge to cook less rice.
Aunt Ge quickly agreed, respectfully curtsied to the old lady on the bed, and then left the room...
"Third brother's wife, the woman you hired doesn't seem to be from an ordinary family. Did you buy her?"
Old Mrs. Zhou, with her keen insight, sat up and folded the quilt, casually asking a question in return.
"As expected, Mother's eyes are sharp; it was indeed bought. There's so much to do at home, and I'm used to being lazy. Plus, Daxue is pregnant, so I have to..."
Jiang Yue put down what she was holding and went to help her mother-in-law make the bed. Then she helped her mother-in-law to the table and sat down. The two sat down side by side and chatted about everyday things.
"Yes, yes, you have important things to do, so the housework definitely needs to be done. This is good; with this woman taking care of your family, I feel more at ease."
Old Zhou didn't object; she had just heard some gossip in the village saying that there was a stranger in her third son's wife's house.
Buying something means there's a contract of servitude involved, making it easier to control and safer.
"Mother, look at these, is there anything you like? I've really broadened my horizons this time in Jinling..."
Jiang Yue untied the bundle, revealing fine silks and satins inside, along with a gold ring and a large "福" (good fortune) character.
"Keep the money for yourself! Why buy such nice things for an old man like me? What a waste! What a waste!"
When Old Zhou saw the valuable items, she was overjoyed, but she kept nagging about her third son's wife.
Jiang Yue didn't say anything after hearing this, but just smiled and took her mother-in-law's hand, putting the gold ring on the old woman's finger.
Look, take a good look.
As for silk and satin, please ask my two sisters-in-law to help make clothes for my parents-in-law.
Old Mrs. Zhou couldn't stop smiling. This gold ring really was made of gold; it looked so bright and shiny. What's engraved on it? It's so beautiful!
"Mother, this is the character '福' (fu), which means many children and much happiness, as vast as the Eastern Sea and as long as the Southern Mountain."
The old man and woman in Jinling Prefecture both love wearing them, so I bought them for you and Dad. They're a pair. Wearing these will surely bring you a long and healthy life!
Jiang Yue can charm anyone she wants, leaving them completely bewildered.
Sure enough, her mother-in-law was beaming with joy.
Seeing her mother-in-law so happy made her happy too.
Well, the purpose of making money is to live a good life, and the purpose of spending money is to improve the standard of living. If you are always a miser, life will be so boring.
Furthermore, just as the tree desires stillness but the wind never ceases, and the child wishes to care for their parents but they are no longer there.
Now she has plenty of money and no worries about food or drink. Within her means, she creates pleasant conditions for her elders and descendants.
"You~"
Old Zhou thought for a moment and decided not to launch into a long speech.
The third son's wife is filial and capable of earning money. Her children are well-educated, so even if she doesn't remarry, she can still live a good life.
She'll just enjoy the benefits and have some peace and quiet.
I won't say anything like that, relying on my age or seniority, as it only annoys people.
"Mom~ Third sister-in-law is here! I was wondering why I hadn't seen her. Turns out she was in your room~"
Little Zhou brought the Mao Ke (a type of snack) into the house, her tone as carefree as ever, yet revealing a sense of warmth.
She didn't even bother to look at the nice things on the table. Instead, after putting down her snacks, she took her third sister-in-law's hand, examined her for a moment, and only after confirming she wasn't injured did she breathe a sigh of relief and say:
"You just left like that? My sister-in-law and I were so worried! If we'd known you'd be gone so long, we would have had your second brother drop everything and come help escort you and your child."
"I'm back in the village perfectly fine now. Come on, take a look and see if there's anything you like. I bought all of this along the way to Jinling Prefecture, and I specially selected some to bring over..."
Jiang Yue felt her second sister-in-law's concern and let her be looked at.
Once the other person has calmed down, indicate to them that they can choose a gift.
She brought two of these things: a pair of gold rings and fine silks for her parents-in-law, and gifts for her sisters-in-law and their families.
Sure enough, Little Zhou had a keen eye. When she saw something good, she first politely declined, and then only picked one of each item.
The remaining portion was naturally left for the eldest sister-in-law.
"Nanjing is truly amazing, with so many wonderful things! My sister-in-law and I were at our wits' end, we were so worried! This gift of flowers from you is a real lifesaver!"
"It's good that it's useful. By the way, Second Sister-in-law, where is Eldest Sister-in-law?"
Jiang Yue grabbed a few hairy crabs, ate them, and spat the shells into her palm.
Normally, my sister-in-law should be here by now.
"Sigh, my sister-in-law is probably going to be a grandma soon~"
Little Zhou said enviously, then told her younger siblings with a happy expression:
"Last night, Mom ladled a bowl of chicken soup for Xiaodie, but Xiaodie smelled it and said she felt nauseous and uncomfortable. After asking her carefully, we found out that Xiaodie's period hadn't started last month!"
Jiang Yue couldn't help but smile as she listened. It turned out that her sister-in-law had accompanied her niece-in-law to see a doctor in town.
Old Mrs. Zhou, standing to the side, couldn't stop smiling. Look, she's almost four generations under one roof!
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