“Madam Cheng…”
Little Xi Tian wrinkled her little nose and tilted her head, staring at Madam Cheng. “As Jiu Hong’s paternal grandmother, you call her a little bastard. You’re a disgrace as a grandmother. I ask you, what evidence do you have that Jiu Hong is Mr. Jiang’s child? Just because she called him ‘Daddy,’ you’ve disowned your own kin and are furious. Are you even fit to be her grandmother?”
When children first learn to speak, they start with “Mama” or “Daddy”…
Little Jiu Hong had never seen her biological father since birth. It was understandable that she miscalled him when he suddenly picked her up.
But in Madam Cheng’s mouth, she became a little bastard.
Little Xi Tian wouldn’t dare entrust Jiu Hong to someone like her, who couldn’t distinguish right from wrong…
Scholar Jiang looked helpless and explained, “Cai Xia and I had never met before, nor had we even held hands. How could we suddenly have a child? Madam Cheng, if you dare to spout more nonsense, I’ll sue you for defamation at the county yamen!~”
If he had known this would happen, he wouldn’t have gotten involved in this mess…
Upon hearing this, Madam Cheng’s eye muscles twitched. She stiffened her neck and said, “Only God knows if you two are innocent. Stop putting on a show for me, I can’t be bothered to listen!~”
After speaking, Madam Cheng scrutinized Scholar Jiang from head to toe, and then from toe to head…
She didn’t realize it until she took a closer look. Madam Cheng was suddenly stunned by Scholar Jiang’s appearance and demeanor.
What a fair-skinned, handsome, and refined young man.
She had moved to Dashui Village some time ago and had never met such a gentle, elegant, and distinguished talent like Scholar Jiang…
If she could marry Cai Xia off to him, she would have no worries about food and clothing in the future.
With this thought, Madam Cheng smiled and took Scholar Jiang’s hand. “You’re the tutor for the Old Yun family, aren’t you? What I said earlier was a bit harsh, don’t take it to heart, okay!~”
Scholar Jiang: “……”
A weasel to a chicken, with malicious intent.
“Since Cai Xia is going to be a maid for Old Master Yun, I won’t stop her. You’ll all live together at the Yun family from now on. You’ll see each other often, so look out for each other. If your clothes and socks get dirty, have Cai Xia wash them for you. She’s quick with her hands and feet, she won’t get tired!~” Madam Cheng said obsequiously.
Little Xi Tian: “……”
Good heavens, this old woman changes her tune faster than flipping a book.
Just now, she was clamoring to kick Cai Xia and Little Jiu Hong out, and now she’s setting her sights on Mr. Jiang.
Scholar Jiang quickly withdrew his hand, showing his disgust. “I’m not without hands or feet, I don’t need Cai Xia’s care…”
The supremely intelligent Scholar Jiang could naturally see the intentions of Old Madam Cheng.
Although he had some good feelings for Niu Cai Xia, he didn’t want to enhance their relationship through such means…
Moreover, when certain words came from Madam Cheng’s mouth, they clearly lost their original flavor.
Seeing that the matter was almost resolved, Xiao Jinheng took Little Xi Tian’s hand. “Little village girl, didn’t you say you wanted to go to the county town? Let’s go!~”
This morning, Little Xi Tian had said she wanted to find a craftsman in the county town to make more mahjong sets based on the existing ones…
A large batch of wine had been newly brewed in her space, but it wasn’t time to sell it yet, so Little Xi Tian decided to start with mahjong.
“Mhm, okay!~” Little Xi Tian nodded.
After sending Niu Cai Xia and Little Jiu Hong back to the Old Yun family, she got on the horse with Xiao Jinheng and went to the county town for a stroll…
There was a pile of chores at home, with dirty clothes and bedding piled up like a small hill.
Du Tie Shan had probably been tired these past few days and kept complaining of back pain, so Madam Gu dared not let her do heavy work…
Zhao Xiao Jie was willing to do anything, but she couldn’t do anything properly.
Now, Huai Hua was sitting by the washbasin with Madam Gu, scrubbing clothes.
“Huai Hua, I’ll finish washing these dirty clothes before dark. You should hurry back, or Young Master Xiao will complain again…” Madam Gu advised while working.
Jin Huai Hua smiled slightly upon hearing this. “Auntie, washing clothes isn’t tiring. If you suddenly ask me to rest, I’d feel restless!~”
Madam Gu was full of relief.
She felt that the most correct thing she had done over the years was to keep Huai Hua to be a maid for the Old Yun family…
It wasn’t just because she was quick and diligent with her work, but because Huai Hua was gentle, virtuous, and considerate. Even after getting married, she still remembered the Old Yun family.
“Huai Hua, you’ve been married to Young Master Xiao for some time now. Haven’t you conceived yet?” Madam Gu suddenly changed the subject, asking with a smile.
Jin Huai Hua’s washing motion paused, and her cheeks turned slightly red. “N-not yet!~”
“Then do you need to give Young Master Xiao some tonics or something?” Madam Gu asked.
A few days ago, Zhen Shan had written saying that after taking the medicine prescribed by Xi Tian, he felt like a wild donkey, acting like one.
Upon hearing this, Jin Huai Hua’s face turned as red as a big apple, and she was too shy to speak…
Just then, Niu Cai Xia walked in, holding Little Jiu Hong in one hand and carrying a large bag in the other.
Seeing her aunt and Huai Hua washing clothes, she casually handed Little Jiu Hong to Scholar Jiang, put down her bag, and came over to help with the work…
Madam Gu smiled and said, “Cai Xia, from now on, you’ll share a room with Xiao Jie. If you need anything, just tell me. Later, I’ll have Fang’er pick out a couple of ready-made clothes for you from the shop and send them over!”
Although Niu Cai Xia’s clothes were clean, they were patched with patches, and some places were worn through. She looked quite disheveled…
“Thank you, Auntie!” Niu Cai Xia smiled warmly.
“Daddy, Daddy…”
Little Jiu Hong grabbed Scholar Jiang and kept calling him Daddy, which made everyone burst into laughter.
Well, Scholar Jiang’s trip to Dashui Village was worth it. He unexpectedly gained a daughter for no reason…
Seeing everyone busy, Zhao Xiao Jie went to the woodshed and picked up an axe to chop firewood in a proper manner.
There was laughter and joy in the courtyard. No one noticed when a carriage arrived outside the main gate.
It was Old Man Sun who discovered it when he returned from his walk…
Seeing that the carriage looked familiar, and hearing occasional coughs from inside, Old Man Sun instantly figured out who the visitor was.
“You old fellow, you’re here, why aren’t you getting down quickly?” Old Man Sun walked to the carriage and tapped the wheel with his cane.
A moment later, the curtain was gently lifted, and Guan Zhongbo poked his head out with a smile. “Old Sun, you’re still alive, haha…”
“Even if I die, I’ll die after you!~” Old Man Sun pouted.
Reuniting with an old friend brought the greatest joy.
After Guan Zhongbo got out of the carriage, the two old men walked towards the courtyard, chatting and laughing…
But as they walked, Guan Zhongbo suddenly stopped and looked up at the sky above the Old Yun family, shouting, “Oh no, a bad omen!~”