After tidying up the fourth and fifth houses of the Cao family, the other clans gave up on the idea of giving Cao Kui a step-heir. Not only did they show respect to the Chen family, but they even fawned a lot. The lives of the Chen family were completely
After calming down, the mood became relaxed and happy, and people naturally became cheerful. When the cold winter entered, Mrs. Chen's belly quickly inflated like a balloon.
Because Mrs. Chen was pregnant and her months were gradually getting older, in order to let her concentrate on raising the fetus, Su Liu consciously stayed in the Cao family and took the initiative to help Mrs. Chen take over most of the middle school education. Therefore, she no longer had to worry about trivial matters.
Chen's breath is getting better and better.
On this day, Su Liu had just finished handling the matter of sending New Year's gifts to each family, when Shuang Ning hurriedly said that Ning Guang had sent people to send New Year's gifts.
"Come and take a look at the list." Before Su Liu could speak, Mrs. Chen said with a smile.
Shuang Ning responded, handed over another New Year gift sheet, and then handed over a letter, covering her mouth and snickering.
Su Liu glared at her, but couldn't hide her joy. She opened the letter and read it slowly.
The letter stated that Ning Guang had captured three cities in the North and led an army to the hinterland of the North. If nothing unexpected happened, the war would end next year at most.
Su Liu exclaimed when he saw this, his heart was beating wildly, he bit his lip and continued reading.
Knowing that Chen was pregnant, this New Year's gift included most of the gifts for Su Liu and a lot of furs. Among them was a mink skin that Ning Guang had hunted in the snow in the North during his leisure time and gave it to Chen.
Just perfect for making a cloak, etc.
Ning Guang was not a mother-in-law, so the letter did not say much about how he was or whether he was injured, but Su Liu knew that he would not say anything. On the battlefield, injuries are inevitable.
At the end of the letter, there are still three words: I miss you!
Pressing the letter against her chest, Su Liu's eyes were slightly moist and she cursed in a low voice: Damn it, it makes me want to cry every time.
"What's wrong? But what's wrong with Ning Guang?" Chen asked.
Su Liu pressed the corners of his eyes hurriedly and said, "It's nothing, it's just that the sand confused his eyes."
Mrs. Chen clicked her tongue in anger, then held up the list in her hand and said, "Come and see, this kid has brought a lot of things."
Su Liu took the order, glanced at it briefly, and said, "He is also filial. He specially greeted you and even gave you this mink skin."
"It's hard for him." Mrs. Chen was also very happy and said with a smile: "No one else cares about him. As long as he comes back safely and early, I will be satisfied."
Su Liu smiled, gave the list back to Shuang Ning, and said: "Go and pick out some good leathers to make cloaks for the lady, and then choose a few more to send to the Song family." After thinking about it, she said again: "That's all.
, put it aside for now, I will choose it myself, and the other large items will be put into storage according to the specifications."
"Yes, girl."
"Sister, I heard that my brother-in-law is here to give you a New Year gift?" Su Xiao ran in quickly.
"Girl, you are almost hair-cut, and you are still so frizzy. What do you look like?" Mrs. Chen glared at her and said, "It's such a big girl's family, and she doesn't have time to show her appearance. She doesn't have to be seen.
I'm laughing at you."
"Oh, mother, aren't there no outsiders here?" Su Xiao pouted and said, "You will catch me and teach me a lesson. Aren't they just happy to hear that my brother-in-law is celebrating the New Year?"
"How can I lose your share?" Mrs. Chen said angrily.
"Sister." Su Xiao quickly asked Su Liu for help.
"Mom is not wrong about you. You are already a hairpin girl, but you are an adult and it is time to get engaged." Su Liu also smiled.
Mrs. Chen nodded repeatedly after hearing this, as if she was deeply convinced.
Su Xiao's face turned red after hearing this, and she said shyly: "I don't want it. I'm still young, so there's no rush. Besides, the eldest sister isn't married yet."
"How can your eldest sister do the same?" Mrs. Chen glared at her fiercely and said, "You should also learn some rules and etiquette. Mother doesn't expect you to become a lady and be elegant. She can't expect you. With this temper,
Don’t be too out of touch.”
Su Xiao stuck out her tongue, clasped her hands and looked at Su Liu, begging for help!
Su Liu chuckled and changed the subject: "Where is Ye'er, not with you?"
When Chen Ye was mentioned, Su Xiao sat down on the chair and said sadly: "Who knows where he went? He is so mysterious these days and doesn't even know what he is doing?"
Mrs. Chen frowned and said, "Indeed, I see that the child has become less worried these days."
Su Liu frowned slightly after hearing this, and thought for a while and said, "I guess the studies are too cumbersome?"
A boy of twelve and a half years old is in the rebellious stage. Chen Ye's temperament is not rebellious, but because his experience is different from that of ordinary children, he is more sensible and calm than children of the same age. Such people are also better able to hide things in their hearts.
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"I think he is very yin and yang." Su Xiao snorted, obviously very dissatisfied with Chen Ye's recent performance.
"Okay, he's still a child. I'll talk to him when I have time later." Su Liu comforted him a few words, and used the New Year's gift from Ning Guang to divert Su Xiaoxiao's attention.
I originally planned to talk to Chen Ye, but within two days, Su Liu and Chen Cao Kui were talking about preparations for the New Year. Su Xiao returned home angrily and cursed Chen Ye for being ungrateful and so on.
Chen Ye also chased back.
"Father, mother, eldest sister, what's wrong with you being like this these days? Oh, it turns out that you have climbed up to a high branch and no longer look down on our family, nor on our status as businesswomen and farmers." Su Xiaozhi said
As Chen Ye loudly accused him, his eyes turned red as he spoke, and his red lips pursed tightly, obviously very aggrieved and hurt.
Originally thinking that Chen Ye was not in a good mood these two days and seemed very worried, she planned to pick him up from school and then accompany him to go out to play to relax, or go to the school.
, but saw him walking away in a hurry, so he followed him out of curiosity.
Following her, she went to an inn and saw Chen Ye talking to a man. When she got closer to listen, she was shocked. This man turned out to be Chen Ye's biological father and came to look for him. However, Chen Ye actually
Planning to go back to his original home with his biological father.
"I am willing to go back to my hometown with you."
Hearing Chen Ye's words, Su Xiao was stunned. Her heart felt like it had been dug into a corner. She was disappointed, sad, and then angry, and she went crazy on the spot.
Su Liu and the others, who were also confused at first, were as shocked as if they had been struck by a thunderbolt after hearing Su Xiao's words. They looked at Chen Ye and were speechless.
I have always known that Chen Ye's origin is not simple. I didn't know that he was the son of an official family. I also thought that one day Chen Ye might recognize his ancestor and return to the clan. But after so many years, no one came to look for him, and Chen Ye didn't say anything.
If they want to go back, they will naturally feel that Chen Ye will belong to their family for the rest of their lives.
But I never thought that it wasn't that I didn't come to look for it, it was just that the time hadn't come.
"Is this true?" Mrs. Chen looked at Chen Ye blankly and asked.
Chen Ye bit his lip, lowered his head, and knelt down in front of Chen and the others with a thud.
Seeing this scene, there is nothing else to say. I am afraid that what Su Xiao said is true. Chen Ye really wants to go back to his original home.
With this realization, Chen's heart ached, her mind went a little white, her body swayed, and she looked like she wanted to faint.
"Mei Niang, Mei Niang." Cao Kui, who was sitting next to her, quickly held her hand.
Su Liu and Su Xiao were both startled, and even Chen Ye looked at Chen with worry.
"Look at you, you made my mother so angry. My mother treats you like a parent and loves you. My sister and I also treat you like a brother. We won't forget you when we get anything delicious and useful. This is how you repay us.
"?" Su Xiao saw that Chen's face was not good-looking, and he was so angry that he ran away, pointed at Chen Ye and cursed: "How is your father so good to you? Don't forget, when you and your mother were together
The miserable situation of the ruined temple. If it weren't for my sister and me, your mother's body wouldn't have been collected. I guess you would be a little beggar now. You, you, if someone says a few nice words to you and gives you a sweet treat, you just go away.
Come on. Chen Ye, you are so capable, you are worthy of us! You are an ignorant white-eyed wolf!"
Su Xiaoyi couldn't calm down. Seeing Chen Ye lowering his head and refusing to refute or speak, he stamped his feet and said angrily: "You can leave if you want. I don't care." After that, he ran out quickly.
Chen Ye's shoulders moved, and his hands hanging by his sides clenched into fists, but he still resisted chasing after him.
"Xiao Xiao." Mrs. Chen looked at Su Xiao's running back, feeling a little worried.
"Don't worry, I'll go check on you, don't be too sad." Cao Kui patted the back of her hand, glanced at Chen Ye who was kneeling on the ground, pursed his lips and went out.
Chen Ye was so motionless. Mrs. Chen was heartbroken when she saw it, and her expression was complicated and incomprehensible. She sighed and said: "Ye'er, you should get up and talk first."
Chen Ye still didn't move, so Su Liu said: "Get up, my mother is in such a bad state that she can't be angry." He then got up and stood aside with his head hanging down.
"The person coming here is your father, are you sure?" Chen asked gently.
Chen Ye slowly raised his head, looked at Mrs. Chen, and nodded.
Mrs. Chen forced a smile and asked: "Do you really want to go back? Ye'er, but mother has neglected you recently? Don't worry too much, even if you have younger brothers and sisters, you are also mother's son."
"That's not the case, Mom, I don't seem to be competing with my younger brothers and sisters for favor. I know that Mom treats me well." Chen Ye explained quickly.
"Then why are you..." Mrs. Chen's eyes were slightly red, and she finally pursed her lips and said: "It doesn't matter, after all, that family is a county magistrate, and with such a family background, your future imperial examination path will be smoother.
It’s better than living in vain like my mother, you can go back if you want.”
Chen Ye opened his mouth, but hesitated, clenched his fists, lowered his head, and said: "Mom, you are my mother, and you will never change in this life."
Ms. Chen showed a wry smile and said: "Xiao Xiao has always had a violent temper. I will tell her off. Don't blame her for being so rude. She really thinks you are her brother and that's why she is so angry."
"I know." Chen Ye said in a low voice, so low that it could not be heard clearly.
Ms. Chen let out a long sigh and said, "You can go down now. I'm not very comfortable right now. Let's talk about this later."
Chen Ye looked up, his eyes red, and finally just kowtowed and walked out.
"You can't keep what's not yours." Mrs. Chen looked at his disappearing back, a tear falling from the corner of her eyes.
