Mrs. Cui just spoke, how could Mr. Ma not know what she was thinking?
He immediately interrupted her: "It is true that my grandson-in-law comes from a farmer's family, and his family is poor and has never been educated. However, our in-laws did not dislike us as sinners at first, and now we still dislike him?"
"Mother, I don't dislike my son-in-law..." Mrs. Cui hurriedly explained. As time passed, she felt a little aggrieved for her daughter.
Huo Xi didn't understand his cousin-in-law, so he didn't say anything.
My eldest aunt Miao told Huo Xi some information about Mingyue's husband-in-law.
After hearing this, Huo Xi comforted Mrs. Cui: "Second aunt, my cousin-in-law is a good character. He treats Ming Yue sincerely, more than anything else. He is also hard-working, and he is willing to live thousands of miles away from home to live with us in the south of the Yangtze River. This shows his sincerity. There will be more in the future.
My uncle and grandfather taught me that with the help of the Li family, their life as a couple will be better."
Ms. Cui nodded in agreement, feeling a little relieved.
When the family was in the exile village, they didn't think about their future. Now that they have returned to Jiangnan, the family has been exempted from their sins. I think that when I was young, my two children came from a wealthy official family. They were well-dressed, well-fed, and beautiful. Now they are worthy of such a family.
It's a bit unpleasant.
Miao had the same idea as Cui.
I think of the two sons who were called talented men in the capital when they were young. Now one is married to the daughter of a retired servant, and the other is married to a village woman. They also cried for their sons at night and shed tears. But now they have grandchildren, and
I stopped thinking about it and comforted Ms. Cui.
"Our family is just common people now. We have the same status as our grandson-in-law and grandson-in-law's family. No one is superior or inferior. From now on, living with He Lele will be better than anything else. Life will always get better." Li Shi
Mian said something aside.
Huo Xi smiled and nodded: "My grandfather is right, the days are still long, and the Li family will always have a good life in the future."
The next day, my maternal uncle's family got the news and the whole family came over.
"Old sister-in-law, now that I have met you, I thought I would never see you again in this life. I even look forward to meeting you in my dreams, but the mountains are high and the roads are far away, and Yi'eryu'er and the others are not willing to let us two.
Go old..."
My maternal uncle and grandmother Wu held Ma's hand and never let go. Seeing each other now seems like a lifetime ago. The two old sisters held each other's eyes in tears, never expecting that they would see each other again.
Brothers Li Shimian and Li Shiwu were also speechless and choked, "It will be good to come back, it will be good to come back..."
They can't even imagine how the brothers and their family survived in the exile village.
"It's over, it's over, and I'm back to Jiangnan...Thanks to you for helping Sister Ning and Nian'er these years."
"Brother, why do you say such things? We are all the same family. It's not that we are helping Sister Ning, but it is Sister Ning who takes care of our family. If it weren't for Sister Ning, my family would not be living as good a life as it is today."
Brothers Li Dianshou and Li Yi had a close friendship when they were young. They were both happy to see each other again. Even with the new year, their friendship has not diminished. The two families were lively together and had endless things to say.
Huo Xi stayed with her maternal grandparents and their family in Zhuangzi for half a month. She settled the family well and saw that they were adapting well and had a plan in mind. She was really relieved.
Cousin Li Ji couldn't stand still and insisted on going out with the boat to see the foreign world. With the consent of his maternal grandparents and second uncle and second aunt, Huo Xi asked him to follow Uncle Yu to Ningbo and wait for the boat to go to Japan next month.
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My eldest uncle also went there, wanting to take advantage of his previous dealings with the Yi people and understanding the Yi language, and to support his family.
"Come back, your status is different now. As a married woman, you must remember to put your husband's family first, manage your family, socialize, be filial to your elders, and raise your children. Don't neglect it. This place is close to the convenience. Just come and see us when you have free time."
Although Ma was reluctant to leave, she urged Huo Xi to leave.
Li Shimian also nodded: "The servants of the village are all arranged by you, and they are all obedient and smart. If anything happens, we will send them to the capital to find you. Just go about your business and don't worry about us."
Xiao Yuer played with the Li family for half a month and was extremely reluctant to leave. When he left, he often turned around and wiped his tears, which made Ma and others shed tears.
"Grandpa, grandma, please go back. I will come to see you when I have free time. When Nian'er comes back, he and I will come to see you."
Huo Xi separated from the Li family at the dock in Zhuangzi. Compared with the separation at Shangyong, there was a feeling of farewell but no sadness.
Now that we are so close, we can meet whenever we want, and there is no longer the sadness and sadness of not knowing when we would see each other again.
When Huo Xi returned to the capital and took over the family's affairs, she was very busy again.
It was April, and she was busy with the business of the shop again. Although there were Yang Fu, Shen Qianzhong and others, she needed to make the most important decisions. There were also matters related to the bank, and Mu Yan was not here, involving a large amount of money.
All transactions require her decision-making.
On April 15th, the large ship loaded with cargo left the Jingshi Wharf and went to Ningbo Port to change to a larger ship and sail to the East.
Originally, only two of the five families had joined forces to take the Eastern Route, but now the families behind Guangfengshui and Langguang Pavilion have merged into one family. Duiba and others now reported the matter and came to report to Huo Xi for instructions.
Outsiders only know that Langguang Pavilion is mysterious and the master behind it is unknown, but Guangfengshui and the important stewards of Langguang Pavilion know that the two families are actually one family.
A few days later, Huo Xi learned that cousin Li Ji had gone to Japan on a ship. After thinking about it, he wrote a letter to his maternal grandparents and second uncle. Within two days, he received a reply.
The second uncle and second aunt had already made preparations, and knew that Guangfeng Shui's ship was well versed in sailing to the East. The ship was well prepared, so they were not worried about Li Ji's safety.
He also wrote back to advise Huo Ximo not to worry. Even his grandparents were happy that Li Ji could find something he likes to do.
"...Your cousin has been depressed and depressed these past few years and has lived a miserable life. Now that he can do something that pleases him, he will feel happy in his heart. Don't worry about him. Everything is his choice and up to him."
Huo Xi then felt relieved.
After his grandfather's family settled down, Huo Xi began to worry about the war in the southwest. Fortunately, the military reports received by the court were all good news.
Baguio got the news in the East Palace and ordered someone to send a copy to the British government. At the same time, she would also send a copy to the Qian government to her.
Now the two sisters have put aside their grudges because of Wu's death. They both know that everything is caused by cause and effect. The past is gone and it is useless to think about it too much.
Both of them are married, and they can only ensure that they can live with dignity and status in their husband's family by hoping that their natal family will be well and that their family will prosper.
At the beginning of July, Huo Xi received good news from the army and knew that Annan was pacified and the army was about to return in triumph.
I was very happy and looking forward to Mu Yan's return. I didn't want to receive a letter from him two days later, saying that the southwest border was unstable, and Emperor Yongkang sent him to Yunnan to help Guizhou rectify the chaos and calm the people on the border.
Huo Xi was stunned when she received the letter.
Mrs. Cheng hugged Xiao Yuer and almost burst into tears: "His biological father was summoned to Yunnan by the old Marquis, and he never returned to the capital again."