Xie Tianming was overjoyed to hear that he could go to the city with Xie Tianqi, and he asked Xie Yushu questions repeatedly.
"Yu Shu, really? Can I really go to the city and become a ferry official?"
"Can I do this?"
"Going to the city is real, but whether you can stay depends on how hard you try!"
The imperial court always has examinations for recruits. Although we can help arrange for you to go there and have priority access to training, whether you pass the exam or not depends on yourself!
"I will definitely try my best!"
"Yu Shu, whether your brother Tianming lives or not, your second aunt thanks you!"
"Second Aunt, don't thank me. When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal. When you're out in the world, two brothers are always better than one!"
Xie Baotian said
"Yes, that's right. Did you all hear that? No matter what, none of you can ever leave our side!"
"Yes, we know! Don't worry, Dad! We know even if you don't say it!"
Xie Tianqi said cheerfully.
The group chatted happily, their steps becoming lighter. Before they knew it, they reached the fork in the road. After saying goodbye, Liu Xiaodong and his brothers went straight back to Liu Family Village. Xie Yushu also said goodbye to Madam Lu and the others.
"Mother, I'm going back now. We'll rest for a couple of days before we come to see you again."
Lu also responded.
"Go ahead, you've suffered a lot on this journey, go back and rest well. I'm relieved to see that you're all doing well."
After saying that, he pulled Qu Xiaodie aside and instructed her again.
"Xiao Die! Now that you're here, we're family. Don't be so formal. I only have one daughter, Yu Shu, and I already feel like it's not enough. With you here, Yu Shu will have company."
Your auntie originally wanted you to come to my house, but she was worried you wouldn't feel comfortable around us. She suggested you go with Yushu first to get acquainted, and then come back with her in a couple of days. By then, you'll be more comfortable wherever you want to be.
"I understand, thank you, Auntie!"
Qu Xiaodie said happily.
Qu Xiaodie was initially a little worried, but after seeing the attitude of the Lu family, she felt relieved!
In Tai'an Prefecture, she was already associated with the Zhang family, and many people knew her. No matter what, she couldn't stay there any longer. But she had never left Tai'an Prefecture in her entire life. Since her family's misfortune, her relatives had all kept their distance. If the Xie family didn't take her in, she really didn't know where to go!
"Let's go home quickly, I need to rest, I'm exhausted!"
Seeing that Qu Xiaodie was a little sad, Xie Yushu was afraid that she would think of her parents, so she pulled her away quickly.
Lu waved to them and left.
Xiao Haitang was at her doorstep when she saw Xie Yushu. Her eyes lit up, and she called out cheerfully.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt is back!"
Then she came running over here and buried her head in Xie Yushu's arms.
"Second Aunt, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"
"Oh my! My little beauty, Auntie, take a look, has she grown taller?"
Xie Yushu patted and hugged Xiao Haitang, then patted her little head.
"You seem to have grown a little taller. Your second aunt brought you some delicious food. Take it home and have it for you."
Oh, right, this is Qu Xiaodie, my god-sister. You can call her Aunt Xiaodie.
She'll be your martial arts instructor from now on. Her kung fu is much better than your second aunt's. If you want to become skilled, you'll have to flatter her and get her to teach you properly!
"Wow! Aunt Xiaodie! Is your kung fu really better than my second aunt's? I want to learn kung fu from you!"
Aunt Xiaodie, can I learn kung fu from you?
"Of course! I'll teach you in a couple of days!"
"Great! I want to become really strong too! Then I can beat the people who bully me to a pulp!"
"mother!"
Xiao Yi also came out with Xiao Jinyu.
"My dear son! Do you miss your mother?"
"Wait! Who is this pretty auntie?"
"This is Aunt Xiaodie!"
Hello, Aunt Xiaodie!
"This is my husband, Xiao Yi, and this is my newly adopted older sister. She will be living in our house from now on!"
Xie Yushu introduced him to Xiao Yi.
"Okay, come inside quickly!"
"Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Xiao Yi nodded, took the things from Xie Yushu's hands, and the group went into the courtyard together.
Xiao Yi carried the rice and basket into the house, while Xie Yushu took out candied hawthorns and pastries for the two children.
"Here, this is for you two. Divide it among yourselves, but make sure it's fair!"
The two little kids opened it to take a look.
"It smells so good! Mom, you eat first!"
"Second Aunt, you eat first. You've come all this way, you must be tired and hungry. You and Aunt Xiaodie should have something to eat first, I'll go cook!"
Surprisingly, the two little ones weren't in a hurry to eat; instead, they were thinking about them!
Xie Yushu was deeply moved!
Overwhelmed with a motherly heart, Xie Yushu picked up a candy ball and stuffed it into the mouths of the two little ones, saying...
"I'm not hungry. You guys eat first. I'll go cook rice. We'll have rice and eggs today!"
"I'll go with you!"
Qu Xiaodie volunteered.
"All right!"
I imagine she wouldn't feel comfortable being here alone.
Xiao Yi had already separated some of the different kinds of rice and put them in the kitchen. Xie Yushu rinsed three bowls of rice and put them in the pot, while Qu Xiaodie was in charge of tending the fire.
Looking into the kitchen, Xie Yushu found a bunch of wild chives. She washed them, chopped them into small pieces, cracked six eggs, added some salt, mixed them well, scooped out some lard, and made a chive and egg pancake.
Perhaps because it had been bitter for too long, the moment the chive and egg mixture was poured into the pan, an enticing aroma wafted out, making Xie Yushu's mouth water! Sigh! Considering she's someone who's tasted all sorts of delicious food, she was now drooling over a simple chive and egg pancake!
Alas! Her stomach really suffered!
The two little kids also ran over to watch.
"Mom, it smells so good!"
Xie Yushu pinched two pieces and put them in a bowl for the two little ones.
"Let it cool down a bit before eating. One piece per person, be careful not to burn yourself!"
"Go over there, stir-fry it here!"
The two little children carried the bowls and toddled away.
Considering there weren't enough to eat for everyone, Xie Yushu cracked two more eggs and made an egg drop soup, adding some chopped green onions and wild vegetables. Fortunately, it had oil and salt, so the taste was quite refreshing.
Cooking is especially quick in the summer, and the dishes were ready in no time. Xie Yushu called the group to eat.
The fragrant rice, served with a side dish and a soup, was a feast for the eyes and the palate. The two little ones eagerly awaited the adults to start eating. Xiao Yi probably thought Qu Xiaodie was a guest and let her start eating, but Qu Xiaodie, feeling like a guest herself, was too embarrassed to eat first.
Xie Yushu readily picked up a large piece of chive and fried egg and put it into each of their bowls, making them a chive and fried egg rice bowl, and said...
"You're only allowed to be modest this time. From now on, we're all family, so please eat whatever you like!"
Help yourself to the soup! Dinner is served!
Now everyone relaxed and picked up their bowls of rice.
Although it wasn't a gourmet meal, the group ate with great satisfaction.
She had only eaten half of it when she heard the sound of footsteps dragging on the ground. Haitang quickly shoveled the eggs and rice from her bowl into her mouth, then pointed to the doorway.
"Grandma's here! I'll go get my things!" Then she dashed into the kitchen.
Xiao Jinyu, who was originally eating slowly, also stuffed his mouth with rice after hearing this. However, he was small and had a small mouth, so even if he ate quickly, he couldn't finish it. He had to eat the egg first.
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