Chapter 83: Boasting To The Sky
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Old Woman Heng’s saliva flew everywhere as she spoke. She was very pleased with herself.
The sisters-in-law and sisters-in-law saw that Heng Yi had suddenly become rich. They thought that Heng Yi was filial, so they probably gave Old Woman Heng a lot of silver and were willing to support her.
He kept praising her for being good and amazing.
This was how a daughter-in-law should be taught. She should be controlled and suppressed.
Nowadays, it was the mother-in-law who suppressed the daughter-in-law.
Fourth sister-in-law, Madam Wu, overheard the conversation when she passed by. Her eyes darkened, and she turned to the kitchen.
The Heng family was actually only this big. There were a few rooms, one for each brother, one for the boys, one for the girls, and the younger ones slept with their parents.
Old Woman Heng had money in her hands, but she refused to part with the family. First, they would live their own lives after the separation, and no one would listen to her. Second, she was afraid that Heng Yi wouldn’t take the money home.
But in fact, no matter what, it was not pleasing.
With such a large family crowded together, and the older children about to get married, there would be more friction, bickering, and resentment.
The hearts of this family had long scattered, and it was impossible for them to be united.
Old Woman Heng’s voice was very heavy, and when it reached the bridal room, Han Qiao couldn’t hear it clearly, but Heng Yi heard it neatly.
He sat on the stool.
His expression darkened.
Seeing this, Han Qiao asked him, “Are you not happy that I asked your mother to keep the meat?”
Heng Yi shook his head. “No, she was the one who bragged to Aunt that she would discipline you in the future.”
Just this?
Old Woman Heng was shrewish because no one was shrewish, bolder, and more willing to go all out than her.
“Don’t worry, she won’t be able to take advantage of me.”
“Go get some water to wash up and change your clothes. You’re all wet. It’s not good for your body to wear this.”
Heng Yi looked at Han Qiao, nodded, and stood up.
When he went to fetch water, he stood at the door of the central room, coldly looking at Old Woman Heng and speaking very seriously. Someone noticed him and shouted, “Heng Yi!”
Old Woman Heng turned her head when she heard the voice. She looked at Heng Yi awkwardly and didn’t know what to do.
Heng Yi looked at her indifferently, then walked to the kitchen to fetch water.
Behind him, Old Woman Heng explained dryly, “This fifth brother just doesn’t like to talk.”
Heng Yi fetched some water from the kitchen and brought it back to the wedding room. Han Qiao had already found the clothes. They were also a set of red clothes, very simple without any embroidery.
“Hurry up and wash and change.” Han Qiao closed the window and closed the door.
Heng Yi tensed up.
He pretended to be calm, and his hands were shaking as he took off his clothes.
Han Qiao found it funny, but she didn’t want to tease him.
Heng Yi took off his clothes with his back to Han Qiao. He wanted to show her his strong body, but he was afraid that the scars on his body would scare her. In the end, he hid behind the bed.
As he changed his clothes, he peeked at Han Qiao, wondering if she was peeking at him.
Then, he saw Han Qiao sitting on a stool and smiling at him.
Heng Yi froze for a moment, then immediately shrank back.
“Pfft.” Han Qiao laughed.
When Heng Yi came out in clean clothes, he felt much more refreshed.
Han Qiao went forward to straighten his clothes and straighten the wrinkles.
“Sit on the stool. I’ll comb your hair again.”
Heng Yi nodded.
He sat on the stool and said to Han Qiao,”I’ve been showering and washing my hair every night for the past few days.”
“I can tell.” Han Qiao combed Heng Yi’s hair with a wooden comb and tied it up on his head.
In this era, men had long hair and tied it up on their heads. The rich used jade crowns or gold crowns, while the poor used cloth strips.
Heng Yi didn’t have a golden crown or a jade crown, so he could only use cloth.
However, today was a joyous day, so Han Qiao had prepared a red cloth for him to celebrate.
He sat there obediently and let Han Qiao comb his hair.
“Let’s hang the wedding dress first. I’ll wash it when we bring it back to Xishan Village the day after tomorrow.” Han Qiao said.
Heng Yi nodded.
He was a little sleepy.
He hadn’t slept well for a few days, and he couldn’t sleep last night. Now that he was beside Han Qiao, he wanted to sleep.
“If you’re tired, go and sleep. There’s Big Brother Hu, He Hong and the others outside.”
Han Qiao asked again, “Is He Hong’s wife and child here?”
“No.”
Han Qiao hummed lightly.
Heng Yi was a straightforward person, so he didn’t ask why Han Qiao asked.
“I still have something to do later, so I won’t sleep first.”
He pretended to be drunk and rested for a while. It would not be good for him to sleep again.
Heng Yi cleaned up and poured the water. Seeing the bucket in the corner, he took it to the bathroom and washed it.
Han Qiao was surprised.
As the saying goes, a gentleman stays far away from the kitchen. Many men don’t even enter the kitchen, let alone empty the toilet.
Heng Yi didn’t mind at all and pushed it under the bed.
“I’m going to work. Call me if you need anything.”
“Yes.
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At this time, very few people came to talk to Han Qiao. Most of them had gone back, and those who stayed were bragging in the hall and holding Old Woman Heng.
Han Qiao leaned against the bed and took a nap.
She woke up very early in the morning to take a shower, put on her wedding dress, and talk to her relatives. After the carriage came all the way here, it was even more tiring to talk to Heng Yi’s relatives after the wedding.
She slept until evening, and Han Qiao woke up from the heat.
The room was airtight and the door was closed. It must be hot.
She got up and opened the window and saw Fourth Sister-in-law Wu coming out of the room next door.
“Fifth Sister-in-law, you’re up.”
“Fourth sister-in-law.”
The two of them had spoken a few words before, but they were not very familiar with each other, let alone on good terms.
“Clean up and get ready for dinner. I’ll get you some water to wash up.”
“Thank you, Fourth Sister-in-law.”
The two of them would be sisters-in-law in the future. Han Qiao also wanted to get along with each other. If they couldn’t get along, they would stay away.
Madam Wu quickly brought Han Qiao some hot water.
Han Qiao was washing her face and combing her hair.
Han Qiao locked the wardrobe before she left.
She felt that it was better to be cautious.
Madam Wu waited for Han Qiao to go to the central room together.
There were a few more rooms on the Heng family’s side, but they were even more cramped.
When Han Qiao arrived at the main room, her relatives were already there.
“Aiyo, Heng Yi’s wife is here.”
Eldest Aunt stepped forward and held Han Qiao’s hand warmly and politely.
She asked Han Qiao to sit beside her.
She kept praising Han Qiao’s good looks and Heng Yi’s good taste. She would definitely be happy after marrying Heng Yi.
Han Qiao smiled gently and allowed them to praise her.
They had leftovers for dinner, some of which had not been touched.
When it was time for dinner, Heng Yi came in, drenched in sweat.
He immediately saw Han Qiao.
Han Qiao also looked at him and smiled softly.
“Let’s eat.” said old man Heng.
Not only were there a lot of vegetables left, but there were also leftovers of wine, melon seeds, and peanuts. These were all locked up in the cabinet by Old Woman Heng.
They ate in the yard, and Han Qiao sat down next to Heng Yi.
Heng Yi picked up some food for her, but Han Qiao didn’t have much of an appetite. It was too greasy.
The others, on the other hand, ate with relish and kept praising the dishes and the taste.
Heng Yi also had a good appetite.
Han Qiao picked up a few dishes, finished the rice in her bowl, and put down her chopsticks.
“Are you full?” Heng Yi asked.
“I’m full.”
Heng Yi knew that Han Qiao usually didn’t eat much.
“Do you want some water?”
“Yes.”
Heng Yi put down his bowl and chopsticks, got up, and went to the kitchen to scoop some water for Han Qiao.
Fortunately, there was a small stove in the house today, and Heng Yi had borrowed the iron kettle from someone to boil water and make tea.
He poured some water and placed it in front of Han Qiao. “It’s a little hot.”
Everyone was stunned.
As long as one wasn’t a fool, one could see how good Heng Yi was to Han Qiao.
Even though his sisters-in-law had been married for so many years, they had never drunk a mouthful of hot water from a man.
Therefore, whether he cared or not could be shown through his actions..