Xiao Damei was not to be outdone.
"What am I going to do now? I'll freeze to death first, then I can't enjoy any brotherly bliss!"
If you don't go and get that brat back, I'll move back to the old house. Anyway, Xiao Yan is getting married in two days, so we'll come back and stay in Xiao Yan's room.
Xiao Yan said with dissatisfaction
"Then wait until I get married to talk about it. Anyway, you're not allowed to come these two days. How can I get married properly if I don't get enough rest?"
Seeing that the two sisters were about to start arguing again, Old Man Xiao spoke up.
"You guys go and squeeze into the eldest brother's room for a couple of days."
Grandma Xiao added
“Just you and your husband. I can’t afford to support anyone else. Tell your sisters-in-law and mother-in-law to go back to their own families.”
Xiao Damei was slightly satisfied after receiving confirmation, so she patted her bottom and went home to pack her things.
When Xiao Dayong and his family returned, they heard them asking them to make room for Xiao Damei. The couple ignored them and started packing their own things, waiting for Xiao Damei and her family to arrive so they could move in.
After the two families finished exchanging apartments, they learned that Xiao Yi's house had been given to Xiao Dayong's family. Xiao Damei's family was furious, but they had no choice but to endure it because of Xie Yushu's reputation.
As for Xiao Yuanhang, on his way back to his hometown, he heard about a commoner woman in the neighborhood who had been granted the title of a fourth-rank village lady. He was envious the whole way, wondering whose daughter was so lucky to be granted the title of a fourth-rank village lady!
You know, countless scholars study hard for decades and still can't even become a fourth-rank official, while a young woman was granted the title of fourth-rank village lady! It's truly infuriating to compare oneself to others!
He was just trying to find out which woman it was. After all, he was a scholar, and he considered himself to be quite handsome. If he had the chance, he would go and meet the lady of the village. With his talent, it wouldn't be difficult to win over a commoner woman who had never seen much of the world. If she agreed, he was willing to demote Xie Yujiao to a concubine and take her as his wife.
Marrying a local magistrate would not only save face for me, but the rewards she bestowed upon me would also greatly benefit my future career!
Unlike the ignorant old lady Xiao, he knew that the title of "County Lady" bestowed by the Emperor himself held a very high status!
Before they could even ask around after arriving home, they were stunned by the news that Xiao Yi was going to become a general and marry a princess!
Just when Xiao Damei was feeling incredibly jealous, she dropped another bombshell – the one who was granted the title of Lady of the Township was none other than Xie Yushu!
Xiao Yuanhang suddenly felt that Xie Yujiao in front of him was no longer beautiful, and Qiu Hong, whom he kept outside, was no longer appealing!
Back then, Xie Yushu was his fiancée, and he should have married her!
It's all Xie Yujiao's fault. If she hadn't seduced me, I would have married Xie Yushu long ago. Then Xie Yushu's achievements would be mine, and the current rewards would also be mine!
Wouldn't that make me a fourth-rank official?
Thinking this, Xiao Yuanhang was almost possessed. He walked straight out, not even hearing Xie Yujiao calling him!
Seeing that her son was not behaving well, Old Mrs. Xiao hurriedly asked Xiao Yan to go and see what was wrong with him.
Xiao Yan ran a few steps to catch up with him and pulled him back. Only then did he seem to wake up from a dream and ask Xiao Yan...
What are you doing?
Xiao Yan said irritably
"Why are you asking me? Didn't you hear your wife calling you? You made me run out here!!"
Xiao Yuanhang said impatiently
"What do you want? I have something to do! Don't bother me!"
Then they left.
Xiao Yan relayed her original words upon returning.
"He has something to do and told us not to get involved."
After hearing this, Old Mrs. Xiao didn't ask any more questions. In her mind, Xiao Yuanhang's affairs were important matters, and they shouldn't meddle in things they didn't understand!
Although Xie Yujiao sensed something was wrong, she couldn't pinpoint what it was, so she didn't ask any further questions.
Xiao Yuanhang wandered around the village entrance, and by evening, he inexplicably ended up at Xie Yushu's house.
Just then, Xie Tianqi was about to close the door when Xiao Yuanhang stopped her.
"Tianqi, I... I'm looking for your sister!"
Xie Tianqi frowned when she saw it was Xiao Yuanhang.
"My sister won't see you, so get out! And don't ever come to my house again!"
"No, wait a minute, I have something to tell your sister, let me in."
"I told you, you're not welcome in my house, so get out!"
"At least you let me see your sister. How do you know your sister doesn't want to hear what I'm about to say? You're not her, you can't make decisions for her."
Xie Tianqi really wanted to kick him out, but after hearing what he said, she couldn't make up her mind. In that moment of hesitation, Xiao Yuanhang squeezed through the door.
Xie Baotian, Xie Yushu, and Qu Xiaodie also heard the commotion and thought that Xie Dafu had come to cause trouble again, so they went out to see what was going on. They happened to run into Xiao Yuanhang at the door.
Upon seeing it was him, Qu Xiaodie immediately became sarcastic.
"Oh, isn't this the scholar from the Xiao family? What brings you here!"
Nanxing already knew about this person, and continued...
"They must know about our village head's affairs, and are rushing to kowtow and pay their respects to him!"
Xie Yushu was also quite composed, as if she was waiting for him to kowtow.
"Yu Shu, I've come because there's something I want to tell you privately!"
"How dare you! You dare to address the village head by his name!"
No sooner had Xiao Yuanhang finished speaking than Nan Xing slapped him hard across the face.
Qu Xiaodie was filled with envy. This job was great, and she wanted to do it too!
"How dare you!"
"That's an official. You can take advantage of someone who claims to be a student. I'm not. I'm the village head. I can hit you if I want!"
Upon realizing Xie Yushu's identity, Xiao Yuanhang immediately lost his temper and lowered his voice.
"I really have something to say to you, just between us."
"I have nothing to say to you, Nanxing, see him out!"
Seeing that he would miss his chance if he didn't speak now, Xiao Yuanhang disregarded the presence of Qu Xiaodie and the others and blurted out...
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