Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

“What are you talking about? That’s all in the past now, don’t dwell on it.”

Liu Sisi was actually more open-minded: “Besides, the time I’ve been married to you, although life was initially tough, haven’t our days gradually become better? Compared to a grand wedding, I’d rather live a good life without unnecessary dramas.”

“Sisi, with a wife like you, what can’t I overcome?”

Di Yelei shook his head, bent down and directly picked up Liu Sisi: “Come on! Let your husband carry you for a while.”

“Oh! Be careful!”

In the dark, her sudden embrace made Liu Sisi’s heart race like a startled little deer.

“What’s there to be afraid of? I’ve walked this short distance hundreds of times.”

In the darkness, Di Yelei’s deep laughter filled with a strong smell of alcohol, which was sprayed on her face with every breath.

“Look at you, reeking of alcohol and still acting cocky.”

Liu Sisi involuntarily clung to his neck and laughed!

The two of them exchanged words, slowly walking towards home.

“Sisi, has the price of grain in the small town been rising lately?”

“I guess so. A few days ago, when Di Cheng got married, I bought two dans of grain, and it cost three taels and three maces per dan. It was two taels and nine maces per dan when we bought grain for the New Year. Why? Why did you suddenly ask about this?”

Di Yelei did not answer, instead embracing her and walking quietly for a while.

“There was an incident in the border city. The ethnic groups attacked two border cities, looting, killing, and stealing grain. His Majesty was furious and ordered an investigation.”

“Huh? Hasn’t it been many years since there had been any wars?” Liu Sisi raised her brows intuitively.

“It’s been many years without wars in Macheng County, but the situation on the border has been unstable, and the ethnic groups have never stopped invading our Great Zhao.”

“Then… how did you know that?”

At this moment, they had reached the yard entrance, and Di Yelei gently put her down, looking into her eyes.

“Brother Nan told me.”

There was a gleam in Di Yelei’s eyes, as if he had countless things to say.

Just then, the main entrance was opened, and Old Cheng greeted them happily: “Old Master, Madam, you’re back.”

“Yes, we’re back.”

Finishing the sentence, she didn’t wait for Di Yelei to say anything else, and she took the lead in entering their residence.

What does Brother Nan mean by telling Yelei about this?

She pondered over this question all night long.

The next day, Di Cheng came early with Xiao Feng to pay respects to their relatives, bringing gifts such as her handmade wallet.

Old Mr. Di and Ms. Zhao had prepared meeting gifts early. For the first grandson to get married, Elderly Mr. Di wasn’t stingy and directly gave a silver ingot of 5 taels.

When it came to Di Yelei and Liu Sisi, as Liu Sisi had already given the jadeite bracelet earlier, she gave a silver hairpin as a meeting gift at the moment.

What Xiao Feng gave was an exceptionally peculiar bow.

“This bow has been in the storeroom since my great-grandfather’s time. It’s so special that not only can it shoot a single feather arrow, but it can also shoot three arrows at once. As a result, it requires great arm strength to pull this bow…”

Xiao Feng was a little embarrassed: “Xiao Feng heard that Third Uncle likes to go hunting, so I found this bow in the storehouse. I hope Third Uncle won’t dislike it.”

“Not at all, I like this bow! It’s just right for me.”

Di Yelei had his eyes fixed on the bow from the moment he saw it, not even daring to blink. He gently explored the bow’s body and then pretended to pull it open, becoming more and more satisfied.

Seeing Third Uncle’s demeanor, Xiao Feng relaxed, thinking that he must have liked it.

Next, it was the two little ones, Di Xuan and Di Ying, who each received small gifts.

After exchanging meeting gifts, Liu Sisi invited them to stay for a meal.

There wasn’t anything special about the cooked dishes; the meat seemed greasy as usual, and after a few bites, no one wanted to eat it anymore.

“Today, you two should rest well for two days, and the day after tomorrow, when you return for the third day of the wedding, it won’t be too late to work at the bookstore.”

It wasn’t until everyone had finished their bowls and chopsticks that they sighed: “Di Cheng, shouldn’t you be taking Xiao Feng to the old house later? Your mom didn’t come to your wedding, and if you don’t take Xiao Feng to meet everyone, I’m afraid people will gossip about you.”

“Really?”

Di Cheng hesitated, but after leaving Di Yelei’s house, he couldn’t help but drive the coachman back to the old house.

After all, she was his mother!

Di Cheng’s arrival didn’t please the people at the old house, especially Ms. Wang.

Although Liu Sisi didn’t know the details, they returned from the old house before it was even time for lunch.

It seemed that they had gotten a cold reception.

“Third Aunt, do you think there’s something wrong with Cheng’er? Why doesn’t my mother like me? She doesn’t like Xiao Feng either.”

Di Cheng was still in shock from the rejection.

“It’s simple! Take the turnip for example? Some people love to eat it, while others hate it and want to pull it out and throw it away! It’s the same with people; if you gain the favor of one side, you might lose it on the other. It’s normal.”

“But… the difference is huge. My mother really loves Brother Gao…”

Di Cheng was a little unhappy.

“Isn’t it good this way? Your mother treats Brother Gao well, and Xiao Feng treats you well. You must cherish her and never let her down. Understand?”

“I understand.”

“Go back and be with her! You two are newlyweds, don’t neglect her.” Liu Sisi urged.

While this family was happy, Di Yelei’s side was busy non-stop.

Xin Quan and County Magistrate Su’s schemes came one after another, but Di Yelei didn’t give them a chance.

Instead, Di Yelei used the connections he gradually accumulated to catch them off guard during their dealings with private salt dealers.

He directly caught them red-handed and used it to blackmail them into coughing up the money they had swallowed.

The two naturally refused to comply and kept making excuses.

Di Yelei didn’t care, but pressed them even harder.

An eagle catching a chick enjoys the process of watching its prey struggle helplessly.

He had never been a virtuous person!

It was time to settle some scores!

He would never forget the battle at the narrow pass, especially since they still wanted to harm his family. That was something he could never get over!