At the end of November, Qingsong's second letter, carried in a box, was escorted by the escort agency to Peach Blossom Town, and then sent back to Wu Family Village by a messenger.
This time, instead of the long-winded speech from last time, he only mentioned in a few words that he had successfully opened the Brothers Hot Pot restaurant in Jinling Prefecture, and that with Xiao Hu and Xiao Ma by his side, everything was going very smoothly for him.
Then, he and Fangfang estimated the time and guessed when his sister-in-law would give birth. Since they didn't know if it would be a nephew or a niece, they bought two gifts in the hopes that the little one would like them.
The letter said that as the year draws to a close, he will bring Little Tiger and Little Horse home for the New Year...
After reading it, Jiang Yue laughed and scolded:
"You brat~"
They've grown up and can make their own decisions!
On second thought, she realized that she had been busy with many matters, both big and small, since returning from Nanjing a few months ago, and had not yet discussed the matter of proposing marriage in Nanjing with her in-laws.
It must be because she, as the mother, hadn't thought things through. How about this, next year, she'll invite the elders along, prepare generous gifts, and go to Jinling to formally propose marriage and offer betrothal gifts!
To fulfill Qingsong's devoted heart, once Fangfang's mourning period was over and she was of the right age, the two children would get married, and he would let them stay wherever they wanted.
"Mother, what did my second brother say?"
Da Xue held her daughter and asked her mother-in-law curiously.
"He said everything was fine with him, and he'd come home again around the New Year. He also mentioned he didn't know if you had a boy or a girl, so he and Fangfang discussed it and bought two sets of little trinkets for your baby."
Jiang Yue used the key from the envelope to open the box, which was full of children's toys.
Rattle drum, windmill, pom-pom, bell-shaped shoes, and a thick set of children's winter clothes.
She casually picked up the pink winter coat, and then a lot of papers fell out with a clatter.
Oh no, I mean banknotes.
Aunt Ge quickly squatted down to help the master pick up the silver notes, counted them briefly, and reported back to the master:
"Master, here are two thousand taels of silver notes."
Jiang Yue raised an eyebrow. This kid Qingsong, he's already made back his investment so quickly?
After taking the silver note from Aunt Ge, she counted half of it and handed it to her stunned daughter-in-law, saying:
"Here, keep this thousand taels safe. It's this kid's share of the profits for you two."
"Sigh~"
Da Xue hesitated for a moment, then thought of something, but didn't refuse. She took it, folded it in half, and put it in her bosom.
The family hadn't divided the property yet. According to the rules set by my mother-in-law, we would take whatever money was given to us and accept whatever money was offered to us.
Don't refuse, don't talk too much, and don't ask too many questions.
"Wow wow wow~"
The little wonton kept turning over in its mother's arms, and then a smell of poop wafted out from underneath.
"This servant will go fetch water~"
"This servant will go get a dry handkerchief."
"This servant will go and get the diapers."
Without the master's orders, Aunt Ge, along with the Ye sisters, Ye He and Ye Hua, volunteered to work and serve the young lady.
"It's chilly outside, let's bring the wontons inside and change them."
Jiang Yue folded the silver notes in her hand and put them into her pocket, which actually instantly entered the system space for storage.
As for the box on the table, she picked out a rattle-drum and waved it in front of her granddaughter to distract the little one...
"Hmm~"
Da Xue responded, then picked up her little girl and walked into the house.
I went through the warm curtain and into the house, where I was kept out of the cold wind outside.
"You can't burn charcoal inside, but I'll ask Qingshan to buy a few braziers. We'll put a fire bucket in your room. If you're cold, don't take the wontons out. I'll have Aunt Ge bring you some food..."
Jiang Yue doesn't usually go into her son and daughter-in-law's room, but this time when she came in, she felt the chill in the air and gave them a few instructions.
"Listen to Mother, my husband and I don't dare burn charcoal in the room. Luckily, the quilts are all new, so we sleep very warmly. It's just that sometimes when we change Little Wonton's pants, it inevitably gets a little chilly."
While coaxing her daughter, Da Xue explained the situation to her mother-in-law.
"Although children shouldn't be pampered too much, Xiaohuntun is still young. If we don't take good care of her, she might catch a cold and get sick."
Here's what I'll do: I'll have someone build a kang (heated brick bed) in the empty room on your side. Once it's done, you and your daughter can move your things over there, and you'll have a warm winter."
Jiang Yue thought about it more and more and felt that this method was good. It didn't matter if it used a little firewood. It was safe and warm, which was the right thing to do.
Da Xue did not refuse her mother-in-law's suggestion upon hearing this, as she had seen the heated kang before and found it to be warmer.
"Master, young mistress, the hot water is here!"
Aunt Ge, carrying a copper basin, stood outside and called out. After receiving a response, she went inside.
The Ye He and Ye Hua sisters followed closely behind, helping Aunt Ge with her work.
This is my first time giving birth, and I'm still learning many things.
Jiang Yueming is outwardly the mother of three sons and one daughter, but in reality, she has little experience and can only talk the talk but not walk the walk.
As for the Yehe and Yehua sisters, let's not even mention them; those two little girls are lucky if they can even help out.
Only Aunt Ge knew a little about everything, so the responsibility of taking care of Little Wonton fell to her.
While changing diapers and wiping his bottom, the little guy would occasionally mumble a few words, but he didn't cry or fuss.
After changing, she giggled at everyone again.
She's such a cheerful person, carefree and without worries.
While Xiaohuntun was nursing, Jiang Yue took the initiative to leave the room, leaving her daughter-in-law with enough space.
Aunt Ge and the others tactfully withdrew, each busying themselves with tasks such as boiling water, washing diapers, and chopping firewood.
We ordered firewood from the woodcutter's family in the village for the whole winter, so our family didn't have to go up the mountain to cut firewood. Every few days, someone would deliver it to our doorstep.
Hot water is always ready, and we dare not delay for even a moment.
With Aunt Ge helping out and directing things at home, Jiang Yue felt very at ease.
The matter of building the kang (heated brick bed) should not be delayed; it would be best for her to consult with the village chief.
"Eeya ya~"
"Gurgle~"
Inside the room, after feeding her daughter, Da Xue quickly lulled the little one to sleep.
She lovingly kissed the little one, then gently placed him in the cradle, covered him with a blanket, and gently rocked him back and forth.
After the little one fell completely asleep, she quietly opened the money box and put the silver notes from her bosom inside.
The overflowing money box brought her a great sense of security; she had no shortage of money, and her husband was even good at making money!
These days are truly beautiful!
Once Xiaohuntun is weaned, she will recuperate and try her best to give birth to a big, healthy grandson for her mother-in-law!
"Pfft~"
The little wonton frowned and let out a few loud farts.
It smells a bit bad, and its mouth is agape as if it's about to cry...
Da Xue quickly put away the money box and, seeing this, waved to help fan the air.
A mother may not mind her daughter's smell, but perhaps one day she and her husband will be too old to walk and will be lying in bed. Who knows who will be there to serve her then...
"Phew~"
The little wonton rolled over and found a comfortable position to lie down.
In my sleep, I dreamt of something delicious, and my mouth watered...
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