Wu Family Old House —
As usual, the family, spanning four generations, ate their meal together in the main room.
Old Zhou took a small stool, squatted in a corner of the kitchen, and watched the heat of the ancestral soup pot.
Simmering it for several hours will concentrate all the essence of the old hen into the soup.
When the fire goes out, add some good stuff in the morning, reheat it, and then send it to the third son's wife's house...
After washing up, Da Zhou was wiping the water and oil stains off her hands with a dry cloth.
Seeing my mother-in-law intently watching the chicken soup simmer over the fire, I felt worried about her health, so I took the initiative to say:
"Mom, you go back to your room and rest. We'll take care of the rest of the work."
"Oh, you still have to boil water for the whole family to bathe and soak their feet. You're working so hard. I can handle this little thing myself."
As I get older, I'm afraid of causing trouble for my children and grandchildren, and I don't want to be a burden on my daughters-in-law.
Old Mrs. Zhou shook her head; she could do it.
"By the way, you and the second brother's wife, aren't you going to town to sell dolls tomorrow? Get some rest, you'll have to get up early tomorrow morning."
“Mother, it’s alright. Da Shi will drive the cart. My second sister-in-law and I can make it back and forth very quickly.”
Da Zhoushi brought over a stool, sat down next to her mother-in-law, and chatted with her while helping to keep an eye on the fire.
As her grandchildren grow up, her daughter-in-law takes care of the children with ease, allowing her, as the grandmother, to finally find some time to relax.
"You, like me, are destined to be hard-working. You've really had a tough time all these years."
Old Mrs. Zhou was extremely satisfied with and fond of her eldest daughter-in-law.
Over the years, the eldest sister-in-law has been like a mother to her, and the eldest daughter-in-law has done the same.
What she couldn't do, the eldest son's wife is doing, which is tough on her.
"It's not hard work. Mother will make the decisions on important matters, and you and your second brother's wife can help with the dirty and tiring work. It's not hard for me as a wife~"
Da Zhou's face showed emotion. She had only done what a daughter-in-law should do. What was there to suffer? The family was harmonious and happy, and they lived a fulfilling life. She was much luckier than many other young women in the village.
In this life, she has both a son and a daughter, a house full of children and grandchildren, her parents-in-law are still alive, and she has harmonious relationships with her sisters-in-law. She is the envy of many.
"What's the problem? Mother, sister-in-law, I grabbed a handful of melon seeds from Xiaodie. Let's have some melon seeds together."
Little Zhou's cheerful voice rang out, followed by her brisk figure slipping in.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, Old Zhou and Big Zhou, smiled at each other and reached out their hands, showing perfect understanding.
"Crunch~"
"These melon seeds smell really good. Xiaodie said she bought them at the market. They're spiced melon seeds. Let's go buy some more tomorrow. We can snack on them when we have nothing to do. They're really satisfying."
"OK."
"Hey? Sister-in-law, can you help me see if Mother changed her today? Why did she agree so readily?"
"You're so cheeky!"
"Nonsense!"
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were chatting and laughing, which confused the father and his two sons outside who were carrying buckets of water.
What's going on? They've started chatting already?
Has the water boiled?
Go back to your room to wash up, then go to bed.
......
Two little tails have appeared on Qingyao's bed.
The two siblings, who were having too much fun, insisted on sleeping with their aunt.
Despite Da Xue's attempts to dissuade her, he added extra mattresses to his sister-in-law's bed.
Qingyao didn't understand, but she understood in the middle of the night.
In her dream, a great flood struck, and she was trapped on a hillside, unable to call out to anyone.
Then, amidst fear and a cold touch, she awoke from her dream!
The wet feeling in her palms told her she had wet the bed.
Oh, it wasn't her, it was...
My little nephew is fast asleep and even tries to kick off the blanket!
No, wait, there's also her little niece who's already sleeping at the foot of her bed!
Don't ask her how she knew, her feet were also soaking wet!
"Miss?"
"Summer flowers, light the lamps~"
......
The commotion caused by the master and servant quickly attracted the attention of the people in the south wing...
In the end, the two little darlings who were sleeping soundly were taken away by their older brother and sister-in-law.
The sheets and blankets on Qingyao's bed have all been replaced with a new set...
Now, Qingyao was finally able to get a full night's sleep.
As the floodwaters receded, she waited on the earthen slope for her family to greet her...
"Giggle~"
"Woof woof woof~"
The next day, at the crack of dawn, the village roosters were already crowing impatiently.
As the crowing sounded, the barking of dogs was incessant.
For a moment, Jiang Yue thought she was dreaming.
She didn't wake up until she heard faint footsteps outside the window.
This is not the princess's mansion in Yunshui County, but a home in the village, the old house.
She quickly put on her undershirt, then her woolen trousers, then her fleece-lined skirt, then her clothes, then her coat, and finally her outer robe.
He covered up every part of himself he could before stopping.
Self-reliance leads to abundance.
After washing up, she noticed an extra quilt and her grandchildren's clothes on the clothes rack in the hallway.
Yeah, he wet the bed.
Tsk tsk~
When my granddaughter was little, I didn't draw maps on her bed.
She's gotten used to this kind of thing.
"Master is awake. The eldest mistress from the old house just brought over some chicken soup for breakfast. Shall I make you some handmade chicken noodle soup?"
Aunt Ge appeared before me, still looking as capable as ever.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yue nodded; there was no reason for her to object.
Thinking that my sister-in-law brought chicken soup so early, it must have been simmering last night. My mother-in-law and the others are so thoughtful; they always think of her.
"Good morning, Mom."
Although Qingyao was startled awake in the middle of the night, she was exhausted from the journey and soon fell asleep again.
He has some dark circles under his eyes, but he seems to be in good spirits, so he must have slept well.
"Take another nap this afternoon, and let's see if you dare to let Wan'er and Xuan'er sleep in the future?"
Jiang Yue glared at her daughter with a mixture of heartache and amusement.
Hehe~
I won't dare again, I won't dare again.
Qingyao chuckled foolishly. She hadn't seen the two little ones in so long and missed them terribly, so she softened and went to sleep with them. And then...
"Alright, hurry up and wash up. After you've washed up, go to the storeroom, pick out the gifts, have breakfast, and then go with your mother to the old house."
Seeing her daughter grinning foolishly, Jiang Yue couldn't bear to scold her. After giving her some instructions, she urged her daughter to go wash up.
Yes~
Qingyao curtsied and quickly made her escape.
"This servant takes her leave."
Xia Hua curtsied and took her leave, then caught up with her mistress and helped her wash up.
From the south wing came the voices of Qingshan and his wife—
"Wan'er, be good and wear warm clothes, otherwise you'll catch a cold and have to drink bitter medicine. See if you cry then!"
"No, no, it's too thick! I can't run anymore, and if I can't run, I'll get hit by snowballs!"
"Xuan'er~"
"I'll wear it, I'm not afraid of snowballs!"
......
Suddenly a gentle breeze blew, blowing away a tree full of snow, which fell softly.
Jiang Yue brushed the snow off her shoulder and looked up at the gloomy sky.
It looks like the snowstorm won't stop anytime soon. Hopefully, the second and third sons will be able to safely bring their families home for a reunion...
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