Chapter 44: The Bystanders See Clearly
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Then I’ll go and kill the pigs.”
Han Xiang turned around and left.
Han Qiao didn’t mind and continued with her work.
Han Xiang really did not like Han Qiao and felt that it was embarrassing for her to return to West Mountain Village. However, she walked around and found that there were many things in the house, especially in her parents’ house. There was wine, melon seeds, peanuts, and cerealose. They had even hung up two sets of new clothes.
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Han Xiang was surprised.
She went to chat with her third sister-in-law, Madam Mu.
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Knowing that Han Qiao had bought it, she questioned sharply, “How is that possible?” “Ah Qiao bought it. She earns money from digging herbs in the mountains.” “Where are those wild boars and pheasants?” “Oh.” Lady Mu said, “Heng Yi brought Dacheng and the others to hunt in the mountains. He said he would give it to Ah Qiao.”
Then, she smiled mysteriously.
Han Xiang immediately asked, “Third sister-in-law, are you hiding something from me?” “What’s the matter? It’s rare for you to come back. Look at my stomach. Does it look like I’m going to give birth to a son?”
Madam Mu stood up and walked a few steps.
Han Xiang looked at the Mu family’s fetus.
“Third sister-in-law, your pregnancy is different from mine.”
Madam Mu’s face instantly darkened.
Han Xiang married into the Zhou family and gave birth to two sons.
This meant that she was pregnant with a daughter.
“Sigh!” Mu Shi sighed.
Han Qiao was still the best.
Han Qiao would tell her that no matter if it was a child or a girl, they were all children she had given birth to through painstaking efforts and should be held in the palm of her hand.
Madam Mu looked at her four daughters playing in the courtyard. They were all clean and sweaty, but they were not smelly.
Though skinny and dark.
“So be it. Daughters are good too.” Madam Mu said and smiled gently.
Han Xiang was stunned.
She couldn’t believe that her sister-in-law, who had always wanted to have a son, would say such words.
The sun really rose from the west.
Han Xiang still wanted to say something, but Madam Mu went to look for Han Qiao with her belly puffed out.
Seeing her approach, Han Qiao hurriedly said, “It’s dirty here. You can’t smell it. Stay away.” “Third Sister, I’m fine.” Mu Shi smiled.
After ten days, Han Qiao chatted with her every day and gave her advice.
She looked much better.
“Father, Mother, I’m back.” A hearty shout came from outside the courtyard.
Then, a tall and thin man entered the courtyard with a smile.
Mu Shi turned around in ecstasy.
Han Qiao slowly stood up.
This was the first time she saw her youngest brother, Han Ming. He was bright and generous, and his smile was sincere and sunny.
“Little Uncle.”
The children immediately surrounded him.
Han Ming smiled and handed a bag to Dacheng. “I bought you guys some hawthorn candy. Take it and share it.”
There were two bags on his shoulders.
When he glanced around and saw Madam Mu and Han Qiao, his smile became even more enthusiastic.
“Ah Hui, Third Sister.”
He stepped forward and covered Madam Mu’s hand. Madam Mu looked at him affectionately and lowered her head shyly.
Han Ming squeezed her hand and looked at his wife’s rosy face. He knew that she had been living well these days.
He looked at Han Qiao with a smile. “Third Sister, congratulations on escaping from the sea of misery and regaining a new life.” “Thank you.”
Han Ming was sincere, and so was Han Qiao.
“Quickly go and greet father and mother. I will let…” Han Qiao looked around and saw that the children were all surrounding the big ingredient of the hawthorn candy.
“I’ll get you some water to wash up. I’ll make you something delicious tonight.”
“Thank you, Third Sister.
When Han Ming left, he even pulled his wife away.
Han Qiao also understood why the Mu family insisted on having a son. It was because the relationship between husband and wife was good, and some things were bound to be obsessions.
Han Xiang stepped forward. “Third Brother.” “How many times have I told you to call me little brother?” Han Ming said unhappily.
There was a third sister at home, so how could he be the third brother?
Han Xiang pouted. “Then I’m used to it.
“I’ll change it. It’s not difficult. Look, the children call me Uncle.”
“The children still call her big aunt.”
Han Ming felt that he couldn’t pester Han Xiang.
He had walked for half a day and his mouth was dry and uncomfortable.
“Whatever.”
He asked his wife to take the bundle to the house and went to see his parents.
He then went to help clean up the wild boar.
Han Ming was stunned for a moment when he saw Heng Yi.
Hunter Heng Yi?
“Little brother, this is Heng Yi, Dacheng’s master.” “?”Han Ming was puzzled.
Han Dalang explained, “Dacheng and the others learned martial arts and hunting from Brother Heng.”
Han Ming understood.
Han Dalang patted him on the shoulder. “Go and wash up. Let your sister-in-law see if there’s anything delicious in the kitchen. I’ll make some for you.” “Okay, I see that sister-in-law is busy. I’ll go look for third sister.” “Alright, go find Ah Qiao.”
Han Ming nodded at Heng Yi.
Heng Yi nodded.
Han Qiao fetched water for Han Ming to wash his face and scooped a bowl of soy milk for him.
She asked him, “did you have a hard time repairing the dam this time?” “It’s just so-so. But I ate pretty well this time when I went to repair the dam. I can eat meat every two days.” Han Ming chuckled.
“Third Sister, this soybean milk with sugar is really delicious. It’s sweet.” “If it’s good, I’ll make you another bowl.” “Alright.”
Han Ming and Han Qiao had the best relationship. Han Qiao didn’t even need to deliberately imitate the original Han Qiao, so her words and actions were definitely different from before.
However, the Han family felt that it was impossible for their personalities to remain unchanged after such a big incident.
It was good to be like this now. She was clear and had her own opinions when doing things.
Han Xiang walked around and found that everyone was busy except for her. Her sisters-in-law were chatting enthusiastically. When a few uncles and aunts came over, it was even more lively.
She seemed to be excluded.
There were four tables for dinner. Stir-fried chicken offal, chicken blood soup, and two pig heads that Han Qiao picked up were all braised. Each table was cut into two large bowls, and the braised meat soup was poured over the noodles. It tasted extremely good.
It was also delicious to eat with cornbread.
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“This food is really not bad. Ah Qiao’s culinary skills are really amazing. I wonder which brat will benefit from it in the future.” Uncle Yao looked at Heng Yi casually.
Heng Yi lowered his head and slowly smiled.
Zhou Anshan sat beside him and couldn’t help but ask, “brother Heng, are you married?” “I haven’t.” Heng Yi said softly.
He glanced at Han Qiao.
Uncle Yao looked at Yi Le and opened his mouth to speak.
Father Han picked up a piece of meat for him. “Eat meat.”
Uncle Yao chuckled. “Thank you, Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother treats me so well.”
Everyone laughed.
Father Han then invited his son-in-law, Zhou Anshan, to eat some meat.
“Heng Yi, you don’t have to be so polite. Just treat it as your own home.”
Good
After dinner, the Han family did not stop working.
In order for Han Qiao to move into the new house tomorrow morning, everything had to be arranged in the central room so that she would not be in a hurry to find things tomorrow.
“Firecrackers, God of Wealth, rice vat, incense…” Father Han and his youngest uncle responded one by one.
Some of the things had already been moved over, and the valuable ones would definitely have to wait.
Han Qiao was also busy packing her things.
It was mainly the clothes, shoes, socks, and other miscellaneous items.
After packing up, she was about to go to the bathroom, but when she turned the corner, she bumped into Heng Yi’s arms..