419 Going Home
Wang Ru and Yan Zhen were chased out of the Hu mansion, and they argued fiercely with the Jiang family.
The eldest son of the Jiang Family reported this to the authority. The Hu Mansion belonged to Jiang Xiaoyan. If she was gone, it would belong to the Jiang Family.
Jiang Xiaoyan had no children. She was the daughter of the Jiang Family. It was only natural for the Jiang Family to take it back.
Hu Futan and Jiang Xiaoyan were husband and wife, but Hu Futan had disappeared. In short, it was not Wang Ru and Yan Zhen’s turn to take over the place.
Wang Ru broke down and cried, but she could not change anything. She was plagued by the blood sin. Her life was ruined and she would never be able to recover.
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On the 22nd of May, Liu Sanniang and Chu Yan returned to Yong County. During the two months, Madam Wei had missed Liu Sanniang terribly.
When she saw Liu Sanniang return, her eyes turned red and she choked. “It’s good that you’re home. It’s good that you’re home.”
Liu Sanniang hugged Madam Wei and buried her head in her arms. “Mother, I missed you so much.”
No matter how heavy the burden on her shoulders was, when Liu Sanniang returned home, she would still be her mother’s daughter, her precious baby.
When Madam Wei heard her call her mother sweetly, her heart almost melted. She cried tears of joy. “My good girl.”
General Black rubbed its head against Madam Wei’s leg.
Madam Wei looked at General Black. “Good dog, good dog.”
Madam Wei looked at Liu Sanniang carefully and smiled with tears in her eyes. “I’ll cook an egg for you.”
Liu Sanniang nodded.
Madam Wei went to the kitchen and quickly cooked for her. Liu Sanniang entered the kitchen and hugged Madam Wei from behind. “Mother, how’s Second Brother’s blind date going?”
From the last letter Liu Sanniang received, Madam Wei said that Liu Erlang had started seeing girls since April. She did not know how it went, and whether or not Liu Erlang and his future wife had met yet.
At the mention of Liu Erlang, Madam Wei said, “Your second brother is very picky and hasn’t made up his mind. He doesn’t like any of the girls in Yong County.”
Madam Wei thought that Liu Erlang liked voluptuous women. When she found a matchmaker, she had made it clear, but Liu Erlang did not like any of the girls the matchmaker found.
Liu Sanniang remembered that in her previous life, Liu Erlang was engaged on the 15th of August this year. It was almost June. Thinking that her second brother’s marriage was about to happen, she said, “Mother, don’t worry. Good things take time to happen.”
Madam Wei smiled. “What else can I do? I can’t force him to marry.”
With Liu Erlang’s personality, she really could not force him. She did not force Liu Dalang, so she naturally would not force Liu Erlang. Her younger son was already seventeen years old, but he was wild. Even if he got engaged a year or two later, it was fine.
Liu Sanniang smiled.
When the egg was ready, Madam Wei put it in cold water to cool it down. Then, she took it out, cracked it open, and peeled it.
The hard boiled egg was delicious.
Madam Wei walked out with a small basin and shouted. “General Black, come and eat eggs.”
She sat outside the door and peeled the eggs. General Black sat beside Madam Wei. She stroked its fur and fed the peeled eggs to General Black.
The dog rubbed against Madam Wei’s palm.
She stroked General Hei’s head. “Did you protect Sanniang well?”
General Black ate the egg and let out a soft whimper.
Madam Wei peeled all the eggs for General Black to eat, as if she was rewarding a hero who had returned home. Ten eggs were nothing in front of General Black, who was half the size of a calf.
Madam Wei patted General Black’s head and went to get the rope. “Let’s go buy groceries.”
Chu Yan would eat at his house today, but she had to invite him to her house tomorrow.
General Black happily followed Madam Wei out. With such a big dog by her side, Madam Wei felt proud.
There were also some children who asked Madam Wei. “Auntie, when will your big dog be mated? Can I reserve a puppy?”
They really wanted to raise such a big dog.
Madam Wei smiled. “My General Black is still young. He’s not even a year old. It’s still early.”
The Liu clan did not lack money now. The school in the clan had opened. Other than the children in the clan, they had also taken in some other children. Therefore, the school could gradually support itself.
When Mr. Liu and Liu Erlang returned home, they were pleasantly surprised. “Sanniang is home.”
Liu Erlang’s eyes lit up. “Where’s General Black? Why didn’t I see it?”
Liu Erlang was a little nervous. He treated General Black as a brother. Could something have happened to General Black?
“Mother took General Black to buy groceries,” Liu Sanniang said with a smile.
Liu Erlang was relieved. “I see.”
Madam Wei bought a lot of ingredients and some big bones. She immediately washed them and started a fire to stew the bones.
Fish and meat were indispensable.
Madam Wei instructed Liu Erlang. “Go chop some firewood and clean up the fish.”
Liu Erlang nodded. “Okay.”
Liu Erlang called out to the dog. “General Black, let’s go and chop firewood.”
General Black followed silently.
General Black liked Liu Erlang though he was always foolish.
At night, the fragrant bone soup was thick and white. The fish meat was thinly sliced by Madam Wei, and so was the pork. After dipping the meat in the special sauce, it was delicious.
Liu Dalang went to help Tang An take care of the fields. He usually came back after dinner.
His marriage with Tang An was only a few days away.
Liu Dalang was quite busy this year.
After dinner, the family sat in the courtyard to rest. Liu Dalang returned at that time.
He was happy to see Liu Sanniang. “Sanniang is home.”
Liu Sanniang nodded. “Yes.”
Liu Dalang went to get a stool and sat down with them. The family started chatting.
Madam Wei was worried. She asked. “Sanniang, were you bullied in the capital?”
Liu Sanniang shook her head. “No.”
Liu Erlang stroked General Black’s head and said, “Sanniang, did you meet Yinniang’s family in the capital? They came back, but they didn’t mention anything about Yinniang. The last time I met Liu Dashan, I asked him, but he got angry with me and ignored me.”