"You're right! With your great-grandfather and his family's character, how could they possibly watch us make money?"
They can be nice to us however they want, but if we're even slightly better off, they'll be furious!
"Then we have to be more assertive! Let them be angry!"
With a solution found, the whole family cheered, especially Xie Yushu, who gave them hope again, and they were all beaming with joy once more!
Only then did people notice Nanxing. Seeing everyone looking at her, Nanxing gracefully gave the family a curtsy.
"Grandma, Master and Madam, Second Master and Second Madam, Eldest Young Master, hello! I am Nanxing. Miss saved my father's life, and I voluntarily sell myself to Miss as her maid to repay her!"
"Hey, kid, sit down. We're just old farmers, what are we, sirs and madams, to talk about!"
Madam Lu felt very uncomfortable being addressed like that. Seeing that Nanxing was still half-squatting and bowing, she quickly pulled him up!
Lü also said
"Whether you're a maid or a young lady, in our house, there's no need for formalities or addressing us as 'Master' or 'Madam,' or people will laugh at you. Just call me Yu Shu! Don't be shy!"
"Alright, that's what Miss told me too, but on our first meeting, we must observe proper etiquette!"
"Alright, from now on we're all family, so you can just call her Yu Shu!"
"Yes, Auntie!"
"Good boy!"
"Look, you're already bringing up all these troubles as soon as you get back. You've been traveling for days, you must be starving. Hurry up and warm up on the kang (heated brick bed), I'll go cook!"
Nanxing saw that Madam Lu and Madam Wang were cooking, and followed them.
"I'll go with you! I'm a great cook!"
"No need, you've just arrived, rest first!"
"Auntie, Second Aunt, I'm not tired at all, I'm fine!"
"Mother, just let her be, otherwise she won't be able to sit still in the room!"
Seeing Xie Yushu's response, Madam Lu no longer declined.
With four days left until Xie Tianlin's wedding, Xie Yushu inquired about the family situation, the wedding preparations, and how many people would be going to pick up the bride.
The drought these past two years has wiped out almost all the donkeys and cattle. I heard they're planning to walk to the wedding procession," Xie Yushu said.
"Let's go drive the donkey cart. We just came back from driving it. We'll unload the cart, tie some red cloths on it, and stick on a pair of 'double happiness' characters! We'll also tie a big red flower on the donkey! Let's make it lively and give your sister-in-law a good show!"
"That's great! No one in our village has ever gotten married in a donkey cart before. Your sister-in-law will definitely be happy!"
Xie Tianlin said with a smile.
The group got right to work. Before it got completely dark, they moved everything from the cart to the side room, lit the kang (heated brick bed) in the side room, and fed the donkey. They planned to clean the donkey cart and decorate it the next day so it could be used as a wedding car!
The Lu family quickly prepared a table full of food, and Xie Tianqi brought a jar of wine. The whole family had finally gathered together, and the men were so happy that they insisted on having a few drinks!
Madam Lu wanted to stop her, but Xie Yushu said...
"Today the whole family is reunited, and there's enough wine, so let them be happy!"
Lü also said
"Yes, let's ignore them today. Come on, let's eat our food. After we finish eating, the children can go and rest!"
Seeing that Madam Lü had spoken, Madam Lu invited the women and children to sit around the table and eat!
The main dishes were three soft and sweet pancakes made by the Lu family. The side dishes were a simple chicken stew with mushrooms, a stir-fried cabbage, a dish of diced pork with soybeans, and a steamed egg custard.
Although there were few dishes, the portions were generous, with each dish served in a large bowl!
The chicken was a wild pheasant that Xie Tianlin and his friends had caught in the mountains a few days ago. The meat was delicious, very chewy and flavorful!
The mushrooms were picked and dried in early autumn. After blanching them and stewing them with chicken, they absorbed all the broth and became tender and delicious. With a sip of the soup, it was simply wonderful!
The other side dishes were also savory and delicious, full of the taste of home!
Xie Baotian and the other men ate and drank, occasionally asking about what was happening outside and talking about their families. When they got into a good mood, the men would finish a bowl of food, showing great enthusiasm!
Xie Yushu and her group at the table were equally enthusiastic. Although they didn't drink, they kept talking. Madam Lu was concerned about how Xie Yushu and the others were doing outside, constantly asking Qu Xiaodie and Nanxing if anyone was bullying them, whether they were eating well, and whether they were staying well.
Xie Yushu didn't want her to worry, so she only said good things, telling Lu Shi that she had been doing free medical consultations a few days ago and had cured many patients, and everyone was very grateful to her!
Some people, seeing her excellent medical skills, have become her disciples and are currently studying under her!
He also mentioned that he plans to open a clinic next year and will hold free clinics for a few days each month so that poor people who are struggling to make ends meet can also receive medical treatment!
Lady Lü nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.
"It's good that the girl has this ability!"
"Heaven will surely bless those with good intentions. It's so kind of you to have suffered so much and still have this heart. My granddaughter is such a good person; her future will definitely be brighter!"
Lu also said
"Your mother isn't very capable and can't help you much. Do whatever you want. Even if you can't succeed, as long as your parents are alive, you'll have food to eat when you come back!"
Xie Yushu listened and said
"Mom, don't worry! I'm beautiful and kind-hearted, I'll definitely have a good life!"
Look, I've even managed to snag a fox fur cloak, what do you have to worry about now!
The Lu family members were taken aback upon hearing this, while Wang smiled.
"That's right, we're just too worried! The official has already rewarded Yu Shu, who would dare to bully her!"
"That's right! Besides, Tianqi and Tianming are still there, and the Liu brothers are there too. Don't worry, we'll be lucky if we don't bully others!"
"You silly child! How can you be so carefree! Maybe I gave birth to the wrong person, and you should have been a boy instead!"
Seeing Xie Yushu's carefree attitude, Madam Lu shook her head with amusement.
However, seeing Xie Yushu's attitude, the group was completely relieved.
If someone with a narrow mind were to be caught up in all this trouble, they would have been driven to suicide by Old Lady Xiao long ago! It's amazing that Xie Yushu is still doing so well!
The family finished their meal in a lively atmosphere and went to bed early. The next day, the plan was for the woman to stay home and tidy up after dinner, while the man went out to borrow tables, chairs, and other utensils.
At that time, there were no catering services, so when someone had a wedding or funeral, they would borrow tables, chairs, stools, pots, pans and utensils from house to house in the village.
Before Xie Baotian and his group even left the house, the troublemakers came knocking on their door!
It turned out that Xie Dafu and his family had heard that Xie Yushu had returned yesterday afternoon. They thought that they had been talking to Xie Baotian for several days, but Xie Baotian had come up with a threat of suicide and refused to listen to reason. Now that Xie Yushu was back, they had come to her door to make trouble. She was a divorced woman whose reputation was already ruined. Let's see if she dares to drag her whole family down with her because of her!
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