Chunniang opened her eyes wide and said, "That can't be right! You only went for a few days and didn't help much. How can you compare to the servants in other people's homes?"
Wu Shiliu scoffed, "That's just how ordinary people think. Madam is no ordinary person like us. Without saying a word, she directly called someone to take our measurements, and once the clothes were made, she let us go to pick them up with the others. She's not one of those people who just talk big!"
Chunniang couldn't help but click her tongue and said, "The new clothes you're wearing were made for you by Madam back then?"
Wu Shiliu said smugly, "That's not all! I have another set in my bag. Madam made two sets for everyone, saying it would be convenient for everyone to change into them."
Seeing her husband's smug expression, Chunniang couldn't help but pinch his arm and say, "You're really living the good life, wearing such fine cloth. Look at our daughter."
Wu Shiliu was caught off guard by Chunniang's sudden action and exclaimed, "Oh dear!" "Didn't Madam give you a bolt of cloth? I'll use it all to make clothes for you and our daughter."
Seeing that he still had a conscience, Chunniang let him go.
The next day, Wu Shiliu and Chunniang went to the families who had helped them early in the morning with gifts to express their gratitude, and the group chatted for a while.
The neighbors were most interested in what Wu Shiliu was doing at Lord Pei's house. Wu Shiliu didn't want to spoil the fun, so he repeated some trivial daily routines twice.
When Wu Shiliu and his wife arrived at Wu Mu's house, they happened to see Wu Mu and Wu Yiyi pushing open the courtyard gate. Wu Mu asked in surprise, "Shiliu, Yiyi and I were just about to go to your house to pick up Brother Acheng. Why did you come to my house instead?"
Wu Shiliu laughed and said, "Brother, you've helped my family so much, and you didn't even mention it. Aren't we brothers who grew up together?"
Completely bewildered, the monk Wu Muzhang asked curiously, "What are you talking about?"
Seeing his expression, Wu Shiliu knew that he really didn't take the matter to heart, and couldn't help but sigh that this prince was truly a rare kind-hearted person.
Wu Shiliu said seriously, "Brother, you think it's a small matter that you and your brother went to help for a few days? But it's a huge matter for my family. If it weren't for your help, my family would have missed the planting season and we would have had nothing to eat this year."
Wu Mu then realized, "Your family is small to begin with, and you're not here, so it's only right that I lend a hand. Let's switch. Do you really want to just stand by and watch my family miss the spring planting season?"
Wu Shiliu clapped his hands and said, "Brother, that's exactly right. Our two families have always had a good relationship, and we should visit each other more often. You know that my family is small. This time, Madam gave us so many things, so I'll bring some over for you. Your family is large, so you can use whatever you need quickly."
After saying that, Wu Shiliu didn't go inside. He handed the things to Tao Niang behind Wu Mu, then quickly put his arm around Wu Mu's shoulder and said in an unyielding tone, "Come on, aren't we going to my house to pick up Brother Acheng? Let's go together!"
Before Wu Mu could utter a single word, Wu Shiliu pushed him away.
Chunniang stayed behind and chatted with Taoniang for a while. The two even teased each other about their men, both with smiles on their faces.
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Serena Williams ran merrily around the inner courtyard, occasionally pulling off a sudden stop and turn.
Pei Ji and Shi Tou stared intently at Xiao Wei. For a child just over two months old, Xiao Wei's speed and agility while running were astonishing.
What's most surprising is that despite running so energetically, Serena Williams landed with surprisingly light steps.
Pei Ji watched for a while, and couldn't help but want to try it himself. He joined the running group without saying a word, chasing after Xiao Wei.
As soon as Xiao Wei realized Pei Ji was chasing it, it started running seriously, moving with both agility and speed. The child and the little tiger were evenly matched, chasing each other and having a great time in the yard.
As soon as Min Yueqing stepped out of the room, Xiao Wei instantly locked onto her and quickly ran towards her.
Pei Ji had been running for about fifteen minutes and was covered in sweat. He arrived at Min Yueqing's side, panting, and said, "Mother... Xiao Wei... can run so fast."
Min Yueqing hadn't expected her little one to be so childlike, actually competing with a little tiger in running. Her eyes were filled with smiles as she encouraged him, "You're pretty good too, just as good as Xiao Wei!"
Pei Ji thought about it and realized that made sense. He then pounced on Min Yueqing with his forehead still steaming hot and giggled twice.
Seeing this, Xiao Wei also clung to Min Yueqing's other leg and let out two "woof" sounds. As Xiao Wei grew older, even his roars showed a bit of domineering power, no longer the high-pitched "ah" as before.
Upon hearing the roar, Pei Ji immediately raised his face and looked at Xiao Wei.
Xiao Wei stood on its two legs, with its other two legs clinging to Min Yueqing's legs. After sensing Pei Ji's movement, it turned its head to look at Pei Ji.
Two black agate-like eyes and two black-gold eyes stared intently at each other, both pairs of eyes equally clear and bright.
A child and a little tiger were seriously vying for attention, and Min Yueqing couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling with laughter.
Pei Han had just returned from his shift when he saw the lively scene in the courtyard. He asked with a smile, "Madam, is Lele staring at Xiao Wei?"
Pei Ji snapped out of her daze and said to Min Yueqing in a coquettish tone, "Mother, look at Father, he said my eyes are small!"
Min Yueqing finally couldn't help but burst out laughing. She gently tapped Pei Ji's nose with her index finger. "Look closely, who doesn't have small eyes compared to Xiao Wei?"
If someone's eyes were bigger than a tiger's, they'd probably scare people as soon as they stepped outside.
Pei Ji was also quite interesting. After hearing Min Yueqing's words, his first reaction was to look Pei Han up and down. He not only looked at him, but after that, he shook his head, almost letting out a sigh.
The performance was so vivid and the meaning it conveyed was so obvious that even the stone quietly covered its mouth, afraid that it would burst out laughing.
Pei Han strode forward and scooped Pei Ji up in his arms. "Well, now you've learned how to tease your father, haven't you?"
Pei Ji, of course, was not bold enough to answer the question openly. He buried his head in Pei Han's neck and chuckled to himself.
Min Yueqing picked up her little tiger cub, who was beginning to show its might. A month had passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiao Wei was at least twice as heavy as before. Min Yueqing weighed it in her hand and estimated that it weighed about 20 kilograms. It had also grown quite a bit in size.
Before, Xiao Wei could nestle against Min Yueqing's arm like a little bird, but now she almost fills both of her arms, completely taking over her embrace.
I must say, this little tiger cub is incredibly soft to hold. In winter, you could practically skip the heater just by holding Little Wei.
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