On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I went back to my parents' home.
It was agreed yesterday that Da Shi would accompany Xiao Die in the carriage that Third Aunt was taking back to her parents' home, to visit her father-in-law in Jiangjiawan.
Jiang Yue agreed to the arrangement, considering that her due date was in the middle to late part of next month.
Sure enough, boxes of New Year's goods and gifts were loaded onto the carriage, and the young couple, Da Shi and Xiao Die, appeared at the door.
"Third Aunt~"
"Hey, let me help you get in the car. Get in and settle in."
Jiang Yue responded, then joked:
"Da Shi, don't just stand there like an idiot! Go inside and protect your wife. If you hurt her head, your auntie will tell your parents!"
"Oh, Auntie, please forgive your nephew this time. I know I was wrong!"
Da Shi bowed and begged for forgiveness. After a lively scene, Qing Song drove the cart slowly through the snow.
The vehicle body has been reinforced with wheel frames, and the wheels have been reinforced with special sheet metal to prevent slippage.
"Drive carefully~ Take good care of Mom and your sister~"
Qingshan called out anxiously from the doorway, with his wife, little daughter, and his third brother, who had caught a cold from staying up late reading, behind him.
"Okay, big brother~"
Qingsong didn't turn around, he just waved his hand.
It's cold; I only feel warm when I curl up in a ball.
"Giddy up!"
"Thump thump thump~"
Many people are also rushing back to their parents' home, but noticeably, several households in the village have bought horse-drawn carts, and there are more oxcarts now...
It seems that most families in the village made a small fortune last year, not only improving their living conditions but also getting new wives and purchasing horse-drawn carriages, oxcarts, and other items...
Qingyao, having watched the commotion from the window, closed it and tilted her head to ask her mother:
"Mom, can we stay at Uncle's house for a few more days this time?"
Jiang Yue thought for a moment, rubbed her daughter's head, and replied after pondering:
"That depends on whether your aunt is welcoming."
"oh."
Qingyao pursed her lips and frowned as she thought, "My aunt likes me, so I should welcome her, right?"
Jiang Yue smiled but remained silent. It was true that her brother and sister-in-law treated her very well, but to her, when she returned to her parents' home, her sister-in-law was the mistress of the house, and now her sister-in-law was not only her sister-in-law but also her mother-in-law.
The young lady married her eldest nephew, who is also one of the wives of the house, making the relationship even more complicated.
She would never make boastful promises in front of her children, let alone speak ill of her sister-in-law.
Be careful with your words and actions; it's better for your sister-in-law, for the little girl, and for her.
Jiang Xiaodie stroked her large pregnant belly and said cautiously:
"Third Aunt, my parents have long heard about your deeds and have always wanted to meet you, but they are afraid of causing you trouble. I have a request, and I would like to ask if you can grant it."
"Tell me about it."
Jiang Yue neither agreed nor refused outright, but listened attentively.
"I... I'd like to ask my parents and older brother to cook a simple home-cooked meal, and I'd like to invite you and my younger siblings to our house for a visit, would that be alright?"
After Jiang Xiaodie finished speaking, her cheeks turned bright red.
Jiang Yue thought it was something difficult, but it turned out to be an invitation to dinner.
"Third Aunt, please consider it. I can guarantee that my father-in-law's family is only inviting us for a meal and will not ask for anything else."
Seeing his wife's predicament, Da Shi shamelessly begged his third aunt for help.
He swore that his father-in-law's family only idolized his third aunt!
"Pfft~"
Jiang Yue burst into laughter, hugging Qing Yao and laughing non-stop, easing the awkward atmosphere in the carriage.
"What do you all think of your Third Aunt? You're only asking her for such a good thing now?"
Jiang Xiaodie was stunned, then overjoyed, nodding uncontrollably and saying:
"Third Aunt agreed! Third Aunt agreed!"
"Well, but not today. I have to visit my brother and sister-in-law. They must have prepared a feast for us. How about this, we'll go to your house for lunch tomorrow. You'd better tell your parents to prepare in advance."
Jiang Yue had no reason not to agree. Her niece-in-law's family was also her relative, and it wouldn't hurt for relatives to visit each other more often.
Of course, this is because of Da Shi and Xiao Die. Xiao Die has a good personality, and her family won't be bad!
"Yes, I will definitely tell my parents!"
Jiang Xiaodie said happily, eager to tell her parents and brothers the good news!
Inside the carriage, laughter and chatter filled the air, while outside, the pine tree was so cold its nose was practically running.
Oh dear, if I had known, I would have listened to Aunt Ge and put on a felt hat and a raincoat!
......
Jiangjiawan —
Jiang Nianjia.
Unlike before, two new houses were built next to the original house.
One of the houses had the character for "happiness" pasted on it, which was considered to be fulfilling the promise made to the in-laws that they would build a big, new house for their son and daughter-in-law as soon as possible!
"Mom, let me help you chop the vegetables."
The young woman, her hair styled in a married woman's bun, slowly entered the kitchen. Seeing her parents-in-law and sister-in-law busy at work, she felt sorry for them and wanted to lend a hand.
"No, honey, you're pregnant, you can't touch cold water, and you definitely can't touch knives!"
Liu was startled and quickly got up to wipe the water off her hands. She then helped her daughter-in-law to see her off.
"Mom, I'm not that precious. When I was at my parents' house, I often helped them with chores."
The little girl's belly is showing, but she feels incredibly agile.
Sigh, but ever since her period was late a few months ago, her mother-in-law called a doctor and confirmed that she was pregnant. Since then, her in-laws have been protecting her like the apple of their eye, not letting her do any work at all.
I even made old duck soup for her to drink every day!
When I was a child, my family was poor and I never ate anything good. But when I grew up, my family suddenly became rich because of my aunt, and I ate a lot of good food.
But no matter how many different ways you cook duck, you'll get tired of it eventually!
Now she can't go to the back mountain, because if she goes there she hears thousands of ducks quacking and making a racket!
She had a secret she hadn't told anyone: sometimes, after drinking too much old duck soup, she would have nightmares about being chased by ducks...
"Now that you've married into the Jiang family, you're our daughter-in-law. You have to listen to us in these matters. Take good care of yourself during your pregnancy and don't think about helping with chores. We'll do these things for you, so you don't have to suffer."
Liu visited her sister-in-law's family several times before and after her daughter-in-law gave birth, to learn from her experience.
He figured out a way to treat his daughter-in-law: to satisfy all her reasonable requests, and if they were unreasonable, to educate her to realize her mistake and then correct it.
He does not order his daughter-in-law around at will, nor does he interfere in his son and daughter-in-law's household affairs.
If your son and daughter-in-law are arguing, side with your daughter-in-law!
Unless it is generally acknowledged that the daughter-in-law is wrong in her actions or words, the son will always be wrong.
Fortunately, her son and daughter-in-law were very close after their marriage and never quarreled.
The villagers knew that her daughter-in-law was quiet, sensible, and obedient, and they envied her very much!
"Mother~"
The young woman was helpless. She looked at her father-in-law, but he didn't dare to look at her. She then looked at her sister-in-law, who indicated that she was powerless to help.
"Knock knock knock~"
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, followed by joyful shouts—
"Uncle, Aunt, we've come to wish you a Happy New Year!"
The little girl immediately guessed who it was!
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