As soon as Qin's mother heard Grandma Qin calling her name, she knew that it was Aunt Han who told her something. She was troubled. Although her mother loved her and would always be with her first when there was something delicious at home when she was a child, she was not like other girls who had to work every day since she was a child. However, she didn't know what her mother would say to her this time.
Qin's mother walked out with an irritable mood.
From the outside, Grandma Qin was a kind old lady. Grandma Qin and Grandma Qin were different types. Grandma Qin looked like a shrewd, a little powerful, but very kind old lady. Grandma Qin gave people the feeling of an old lady who was easy to get along with, without the shrewdness of Grandma Qin.
"Mother." Mother Qin walked to Grandma Qin, "Aren't you chatting with everyone? Why are you here? Are you going back?"
This stopped Grandma Qin from saying what she wanted to say. She believed that the daughter-in-law knew why she came here. In fact, before the Qin family became rich, she thought it was a good idea for Si Ya to get married with Tadpole. Si Ya is her granddaughter, and Tadpole is her grandson. They are relatives, and it couldn't be better. But at that time, the third daughter-in-law disagreed, saying that Tadpole was still young.
Now, the Qin family is rich, and Si Ya's brother is a general. Although she also hopes for her grandson, she must face the facts. Si Ya is now a lady from an official family, and Tadpole is a child from a poor family. The two are not a good match. But the third daughter-in-law kept talking and talking, which made her upset. Moreover, the third daughter-in-law said that we could give it a try, and if the Qin family disagreed, we could talk about it later.
She thought it was okay to give it a try. But just now, the third daughter-in-law came, and she said that Qin's mother looked down on her natal family, so she thought that the conditions of abandoning Tadpole were not good enough, so she asked her to come. She didn't want to come, but the third daughter-in-law persuaded the third son, who begged and wronged her to come, so she had no choice but to give it a try.
But at this moment, when Qin's grandmother saw the expression of the concubine, she also knew what she meant.
Grandma Qin smiled and said softly, "We'll be going back soon. We have things to do at home and farm work to do. Are you going to Afang's place the day after tomorrow?"
Seeing that Grandma Qin didn't ask about what happened just now, Mother Qin didn't mention it either. She talked about Grandma Qin's matter, "That's right. The fields at home have been handed over to the second house. After the crops are harvested, the fields will be rented out, and the person who will rent it out has already been found. We've been delayed for several days because of the fields and the buffet these days. If we don't leave the day after tomorrow, Afang will be worried. Besides, the people around Afang have been here all the time, so they might be busy there too."
Grandma Qin sighed, and she looked at Mother Qin with a complicated look in her eyes. The daughter enjoyed her life, so she was naturally happy with all her heart, no one thought that her daughter would be where she is today. "When you were born, you were so tiny, and I was happy just looking at you. In the blink of an eye, you married Tieniu. I thought the Qin family was a good family, and your in-laws were reasonable, so I agreed to your marriage. Later, you worked hard, and your first child was a son. Afang is a filial son, and he was able to join the army in place of his father. Who would have thought that filial children would be rewarded, and he would be here today."
Speaking of this, Qin's mother was also happy: "That's right. Back then, he secretly signed up for military service without telling us. When her grandmother and I found out, we almost cried our eyes out. But this child is very opinionated. He was only sixteen at that time. How could he be so opinionated at the age of 15 and sign up for military service on his own? It is thanks to his opinion that he is where he is today. But as the elders, we still feel bad for him. Our family has no one to rely on and no connections, so it is not easy for him to get to where he is today. Therefore, whether it is me, his father, or his grandparents, we will not allow anyone to ruin his reputation and affect his future. "
Grandma Qin said, "That's right, it's not easy for a poor family like us to have a promising grandson." No family would allow anyone to ruin the future of their child, because he is a great general, who will bring honor to the family and change the family name.
Mother Qin smiled again: "Mother, Fang is your grandson. He has a promising future. You will have someone to rely on in the future. If your brothers and sisters treat you badly, and your sisters-in-law and brothers and sisters are not filial to you, just tell me. At worst, you can live with us."
Grandma Qin didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Bah, bah, bah, what nonsense are you talking about? How can an old woman with a son live with her daughter?"
Mother Qin said: "Don't you allow your daughter to be filial to her own mother?"
Grandma Qin was happy when she heard it, but she was also very upset. Thinking of this... She sighed again: "Before, when A Fang was not yet successful, I thought about getting Si Ya engaged to Tadpole, and letting my granddaughter marry my grandson. I thought it would be good for Si Ya, and no one would bully her if she married into our family. Later, it was delayed and delayed until now. Si Ya is now a lady from an official family, and she lives with her eldest brother and his wife. Yanyan is a smart and knowledgeable girl, and she must have taught Si Ya well, right?" She had seen her grandson's wife, and she was really good. She was beautiful and gentle, and people liked her at first sight.
Speaking of this, mother Qin's face showed joy: "That's right, Yanyan has more experience. Si Ya is definitely not as good as her if she follows us. When she sent a letter back before the New Year, she said that she had learned a lot of words and her needlework was better than before. She also used the pocket money her sister-in-law gave her to buy gifts for me. This child really wasted money. How could I need these things?" Although she said so, her tone was gradually filled with pride. "In the final analysis, Afang's wife is still the best. Si Ya and Shou Cheng are both there, and all the food, clothing and shelter are paid by Afang and his wife. Afang is a man who doesn't take care of the family. He doesn't know that money is hard to earn these days. So, Afang's wife is still generous. However
, after we go to Yunxiang County, Si Ya and Shou Cheng will have to follow us. We will be in charge of the fields of the military camp there and have a monthly allowance. I also have a monthly salary from the imperial decree, which is enough for Shou Cheng to study, for Shou Ye to save some money to marry a wife, and for Si Ya to prepare more dowry in the future." Fifty taels of silver a year is indeed enough. In the countryside, marrying a wife doesn't cost more than five taels of silver. But now that the family conditions are good, she doesn't want to treat her son or daughter badly. After the New Year, after receiving this year's salary, I have to add to Daya's dowry. I can't just add to Si Ya's dowry and put Daya, who is already married, aside.
Speaking of this, Mother Qin smiled again: "As a mother, I always hope for the best for my children. When I married Afang's father, you worried about this and that. At that time, I was young and ignorant, and I always felt that your worry was unnecessary. Now I am also a mother, and I understand your intentions at that time. Now, I am relieved about Afang. The remaining ones are Shouye, Shoucheng and Si Ya. Although they have their legitimate eldest brother to rely on, they have to stand up on their own in the end. Otherwise, can Afang and his wife raise them for the rest of their lives? If so, even the closest eldest brother will cause conflicts." After everyone gets married, they will always take care of their own small family.
Listening to what Mother Qin said, Grandma Qin was deeply moved. The words of the young lady were telling her that she wanted to give the best to her children, no matter if they were boys or girls. Grandma Qin was not a person without propriety, nor was she someone who did not know what was good for her. She knew that Tadpole was not worthy of Si Ya now, and she also knew the temper of her third daughter-in-law. How could her daughter marry her granddaughter to her parents' home? But she was still a little disappointed in her heart. But she also knew that if she forced it, the family relationship would be broken today. Not only would her daughter break off with her parents' home, but she would also break off with her as a mother. If something happened to her and her husband someday, then... But if she did not force it today, the family relationship would still be there, and when her parents' home needed her daughter's help in the future, they would not refuse.
Grandma Qin did not say it in the end. When people get old, they think a lot, and they always have to think about the future. "When you go out, you must be careful. The journey to Yunxiang County is quite far, so you must prepare everything you need for the journey. You don't have to worry about things at home. Knowing that my eldest grandson is so promising, we will be fine at home too." This is the truth. Their Ding family is the direct in-laws of the general.
Hearing her mother say this, Qin's mother's eyes also turned red. Don't blame her for being selfish. Even if her parents wanted to borrow money, she would be willing to give it, but she would never gamble with her children's happiness. She knew that what she said today might have hurt her mother, but what else could she do?
Mother Qin said with red eyes: "Don't worry about me. We have Afang's subordinates to take care of us on the way. When we arrive in Yunxiang County, Afang and his wife will be there. I heard from Afang's subordinates that Afang is the most powerful official there, and no one will give us a cold shoulder. On the contrary, I am more worried about you and father. We are going to Yunxiang County so far away. If anything happens to you, I won't be able to take care of you. Mother, you and father must take good care of yourselves. You still have to enjoy Afang's blessings. After I settle down there, I will talk to Afang and ask him to send someone to take you and father to live there for a while."
Grandma Qin was overjoyed by what Mother Qin said. She was happy, but she would never go there. When people get older, they don't like to go out and walk around. The mother and daughter talked for a while, and then Grandma Qin said to Mother Qin: "Then we will also say goodbye. I will go to say hello to your mother-in-law and will not bother you anymore."
Mother Qin did not try to keep her, as they did have a lot of things to do: "Then I will accompany you."
Grandma Qin and Aunt Qin were still chatting. When she learned that Grandma Qin came to say goodbye to her, she hurriedly said: "Mother-in-law, please sit for a while. We don't know when we will meet next time."
Grandma Qin said politely: "No, you are busy, so we won't bother you. Mother-in-law, thank you so much for coming to propose marriage. I am so lucky to have you now."
Grandma Qin also said modestly, "No, if it weren't for Yueying giving birth to Ah Fang so smartly, our Qin family wouldn't be where we are today. So, I also want to thank you for giving birth to Yueying."
The two old ladies complimented her, and when Grandma Qin saw that Grandma Qin was determined to leave, she saw her off in person.
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