Chapter 112 Xu Family Mother and Son Temporarily Stay
"Thank you so much for your kindness, Father and Mother. My sister-in-law and nephew have also returned with me. Tonight, my sister and her two siblings are entertaining my aunt and cousins in the living room. I wanted to come and explain the whole story to you two elders."
"What's there to say? You're the head daughter-in-law of our family, and the one who came to visit is a legitimate relative. We must treat them well. That's the way it's said everywhere."
The old man patted his sleeves, stood up, and was about to walk out.
"I'm going to visit my in-laws' sister-in-law. Do you want to come with me, old lady?"
"How can I not go? All the relatives are here, it would be embarrassing if I don't say a few words to them."
The old lady responded but did not move, but just gave her daughter-in-law worried instructions.
"Just lie down in bed and take care of yourself. Your mother's family has me and your father on their side. We will make sure everything is arranged for them."
"Dad, Mom, you are the elders. How can I let you go? This is too rude. I will ask my eldest sister-in-law to bring my nephew to meet you two elders."
Mrs. Xu supported her waist with one hand and turned to leave, but was once again grabbed by the elbow by the quick-eyed and quick-handed old Mrs. Wang.
"Please be quiet and sleep peacefully in the house, so that we two old people don't have to worry about it.
I'm an old woman who doesn't understand anything, but I know that when serious relatives come, we have to entertain them. Otherwise, if the news gets out, how will our Jiang family keep our reputation?
You young wives just don’t understand anything. Are you the mother-in-law or am I the mother-in-law? Listen to me! "
She pushed the person onto the chair, ordered the servants under her daughter-in-law to serve the lady well, and then the old lady grabbed her old man and ran away.
Arriving at the front courtyard's flower hall, there was naturally a flurry of polite greetings. Since Xu's mother-in-law had forced her to rest in the inner courtyard, Jiang Wan took it upon himself to take over her duties, dragging his grandparents along with his aunt and cousin, chatting and chatting with them. The two families seemed to be getting along quite well.
Only after the old lady made the decision and arranged for the Xu family's mother and son to stay at Tingfeng Pavilion did Jiang Wan breathe a sigh of relief.
Although she knew her grandparents weren't bad people, they had the distinctly simple, frugal qualities of ordinary people. Keeping Xu Hui was more than just providing a roof over their heads; it essentially meant they were responsible for Xu Hui's future needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and even his studies for the imperial examinations.
The old lady probably couldn't quite figure out all the intricacies involved, but the shrewd old man certainly understood. The fact that Grandpa was willing to speak up so easily showed that he really valued his mother, the daughter-in-law who was in charge of the family.
After the whole family finished talking and the welcoming banquet and went back to their own yards to do what they needed to do, Jiang Wan went back to the old man.
"grandfather."
"What happened again?"
"Nothing."
"I don't believe it."
The conversation between the grandfather and granddaughter was extremely smooth. The old man pinched half of his eyeballs and glanced at his eldest granddaughter who was often immoral.
"Let me make this clear first. I just recovered from an illness a few days ago and I don't plan to get sick again in the near future."
Jiang Wan was genuinely happy about his grandfather's advance greeting.
"Okay, Grandpa. It's great that you're recovering. Tomorrow I'll go get you two pounds of pear blossom white to cheer you up. I promise not to let Grandma know."
"No, stop smiling so affectionately. Let me think about whether you have done anything immoral recently."
Old Man Jiang, who had learned a lot from his experience, quickly stood up and moved two chairs aside. He felt safer the further he was away from the girl.
With a clatter, the sweet smile on Jiang Wan's face fell to the ground.
"Grandpa, are we still the grandparents with a tacit understanding? What do you mean by guarding against me like a thief?"
"What it means on the surface!"
The old man snorted coldly in annoyance.
"You know exactly what a wicked person you are. The only time you showed such filial piety to an old man was when you were trying to trick me into falling into your trap. Do you think I haven't seen through your true face? I'm telling you, this trick doesn't work anymore. I won't fall for it no matter how much you say!"
"Really? I just wanted to show my filial piety to you. Look at you, old man. How could you doubt your granddaughter's filial piety?"
"real?"
“More real than real gold.”
"Haha."
He imitated his eldest granddaughter's old sneer and sneered, then quickly turned his head to the side.
"I don't believe it!"
"Hehe, that's fine if you don't believe me. Please keep alert."
"I knew it!"
"Really not."
Jiang Wan raised an eyebrow, amused by the old man.
"I really don't have anything to ask you for help with today. I just want to chat with you, Grandpa."
She sat down next to Grandpa and even reached out to pour him a cup of tea. She waited until Old Man Jiang took it with a half-believing and half-doubting look before she said with a smile.
"I just think you're a good person. My grandma is actually pretty good too. I mean, you know everything about the Xu family, right?"
So that's why?
The old man finally felt relieved and took a sip of the teacup, squinting his eyes in satisfaction. This was the tea that the eldest girl had prepared for her filial piety, and it was very refreshing.
"Stop trying to fool the old man. I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice. What can't I understand?"
He glanced at his granddaughter and lowered his voice.
"Even without your two mothers being involved, the Xu family kid alone deserves our help. He's smart. I've seen him speak and act with measured judgment, and he's got a lot going for him.
Your father is the only general in our family who rose from the battlefield. If you were sent to the royal family, how could you survive without someone to help you? Although I, your grandfather, cannot read, I know the saying that a hero needs three helpers.
The smile in Jiang Wan's eyes became a little warmer.
"Yes, my grandfather is old and cunning."
"Get lost! Is that a compliment?"
The old man often worries, wondering who this sharp-tongued girl looks like.
"You've been such a pain in the ass ever since you were little. You used to be so clueless, and the moment I let go, I was afraid you'd be led astray. You finally came to your senses, but you're still so mean, swinging left and right. Sigh, it's so frustrating."
"What are you worried about? I'm going to get married and bring disaster to the Li family anyway, so what are you worried about?"
Jiang Wan mischievously took up the conversation, and the old man suddenly choked on his tea, his face wrinkled even more.
"Big girl, please don't say that. Your words make me worried about sleeping. How many heads does our Jiang family have to let you act like a demon in the Li family? Really, you should feel sorry for your grandparents, parents, and these younger brothers and sisters!"
"Hahaha……"
Jiang Wan was instantly amused and burst out laughing. She really enjoyed chatting with her old man. Although the old man was illiterate and didn't understand many profound principles, he possessed a kind of understanding of human nature and a clear-headed decisiveness that had been honed over the years.
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