I guess the only happy ones at this family dinner are Xiao Yining's family.

Although the Lin family was not wealthy, they were a middle-class family in the village, and they had a large population. Except for the deceased Lin Fushun, the other brothers had several children, and the children had children. The grandfather of the Lin family only gave away the youngest son. Dozens of people gathered together but did not even think of buying anything for the two old people.

Forget about the great-grandson, he’s still young.

My son and grandson are both earning money, and whenever they go to the county town they buy things for their own use.

The more Grandpa Lin and Grandma thought about it, the more disheartened they became. Grandpa Lin was the only scholar in the family. It was thanks to him that the family's land was exempt from taxes, and their lives were getting better and better.

Although they are in the countryside, they also believe in not talking while eating or sleeping, and the only sound on the table is the sound of dishes and chopsticks.

"Brother Zan, can you participate in this provincial examination?"

After eating and drinking, the uncle finally asked about the other purpose of calling their family over this time.

It is really shameful to say that none of Grandpa Lin's children were good at studying, and the only one with some talent, Lin Fushun, died young. In the whole family, apart from Grandpa Lin, the only grandson who was separated was Lin Yuzan, who was a scholar. As for the other grandchildren, they couldn't even recognize all the characters.

Lin Yuzan nodded and said, "Uncle, I have already reached an agreement with my elder brother-in-law, and we will set off to the capital together."

Women are not allowed to participate in conversations between men.

Little Yining sat obediently in the corner and eavesdropped, while several cousins ​​were looking at her hair curiously.

"This is the head flower that the young lady in the city wears. It's really beautiful."

"My mother said that the peddler must be talking nonsense. He just wanted to sell at a high price, so he cheated my aunt."

"That must be the case. How could a lady from Fucheng carry low-quality goods worth only 5 cents? I heard from Ah Hua next door that her father works in Fucheng. A lady from Fucheng's headgear would cost hundreds of taels of silver."

“Oh, that’s expensive.”

"No."

Little Yining listened to her cousins ​​commenting on her hair ornaments, and finally they came to the unanimous conclusion that her mother had been cheated.

What a coincidence, she thought so too.

"Ashi, come here." At this time, grandma waved and called.

Lin Yishi came to Zheng.

"Your cousin said that this ointment was given to you, so you should thank her."

"Thank you, aunt." Lin Yishi put her hands on her waist and bowed to express her gratitude.

"You're welcome, Ashi." Wan Niang replied with a red face.

In fact, when Xiao Yining and her family came to dinner, they brought gifts to each of the uncles' houses, but there was no ointment. Xiao Yining took out the ointment herself to please the elders. The more gifts, the less blame. Didn't you see that her father also specially gave another gift to the great grandfather?

As for the fact that the ointment was passed on to her cousin, Xiao Yining was not unhappy about it. And Wanniang would not say anything. The elders would give it to whoever they wanted, not to mention that Zheng was giving face to her family.

Lin Yishi stepped aside with the ointment, successfully arousing the jealousy and envy of the other sisters.

The price of the ointment in the Treasure Pavilion starts from 100 Wen.

The peddler's ointment also costs 10 cents.

Farmers have always lived a frugal life and would be reluctant to spend this money.

"Ashi is engaged to be the grandson of the headman of the village. It's time to dress her up properly." Zheng said.

Little Yining looked up at Lin Yishi, with a slightly red face, standing next to her grandmother, looking no more than thirteen or fourteen years old.

"……"She was engaged at the age of only ten. It was too early. She was still studying in school.

But the ancients did mature early. I heard that her mother married her father at the age of 15, and then she was born. It was not easy for two half-grown children to raise themselves and a baby. So it was understandable that she was pale and thin before. I think they treated her as well as possible.

Zheng took out a small carved box and said, "When your father divided the family, he didn't ask for the land. He said it was a gift to us. But I knew he was lazy and didn't like to manage things, so we just let him be and rented out his land. The pension money he had before was also deducted from this."

She paused and continued, "When the family was divided, they said that in addition to the festival gifts, they would give you 10 taels of silver every year for your retirement. In addition to those taels of silver, there are 138 taels of silver and 20 mu of land deeds that are now handed over to you. You must take good care of Zan Ge'er's family."

Except for a few aunts who already knew about it, the other young people all stared at the carved box.

The room was completely silent, and even Xiao Yining couldn't help but stand up. Although she had never been to the street to check the prices, she knew that this was a lot of money, not to mention the 20-acre land deed.

I didn’t expect that her family was actually a small landlord!

At this time, the eldest uncle's grandmother also took out a book and handed it to Yu Wanniang, patting her hands and saying, "We have helped your father-in-law manage the fields for so many years and we are tired. It's your turn to manage it next. This is the income from the past few years and the expenses when your mother-in-law was alive."

Zheng sighed, "Your father-in-law is a jerk, so I chose the eldest daughter of Cuihua's family in the neighboring village for him. She is a capable housekeeper. Unfortunately, after exchanging the engagement letter, he fell in love with your mother-in-law, the woman who fled from the north, and he was determined to marry her."

After saying this, she took a deep breath. Thinking back on what happened back then, her heart was still boiling. One could imagine how angry she was at the time.

Wan Niang held the box with an embarrassed look on her face. Her father-in-law was also her mentor. He was romantic by nature and liked to do things as he pleased.

Zheng looked at her granddaughter-in-law and was also in a good mood. But it turned out that Zan Ge'er had the same problem as his father.

"But your mother-in-law has suffered all her life since marrying him. I am angry but not confused. It is my fault for not teaching this son well. So every time your mother-in-law comes to borrow money from me, I give it to her, hoping that she can raise Zan'er well. I didn't tell her that the money should have been hers."

"I have watched your life over the past three years. Zan Ge'er is a good man, and you are also a good man. Now I am relieved to hand these over to you."

"Grandma..." Wan Niang shouted with red eyes.

Zheng waved her hand and continued, "Tomorrow your uncle and aunt will take you two to your mother's house to express their gratitude. In the past three years, Zan has been receiving the kindness of your mother's family, and we all remember it in our hearts. Qing can live well because of the help of you two brothers. Your grandfather and I will never forget this kindness. If we were not too old, we would also come to thank you."

At that time, Wang Lin carried the newly born snow leopard down the mountain, which caused a sensation in the whole town. It was all for the newborn little Yining. Countless people knew that she grew up drinking animal milk. Later, it brought about a trend of drinking animal milk. Those noble ladies were proud to drink animal milk, and there were fewer wild animals on the mountain.

Zheng looked at her great-granddaughter standing in the corner. Premature babies are always smaller than their peers. No matter how well they eat, it can't make up for their congenital deficiencies. She looked at her granddaughter-in-law again. Wanniang had a grateful look on her face. Zheng nodded secretly and said to her, "I know you were born in a mountain family, but you still have to learn some rules. Zan'er has talent, and we don't know how far he will go. In the past, we, the elders, helped to cover for you in the village, but it's not so easy to talk to you outside. Do you understand?"

Wan Niang's face turned pale and she nodded her head and said yes.

"Brother Zan should have finished talking to his grandfather. You should go back and have some rest. Tomorrow morning, your uncle and aunt will come to call you. Your grandfather and I have prepared everything."

"Thank you for your concern, grandma." The joy disappeared from Wan Niang's face. She took little Yining's hand and walked out the door. Lin Yuzan had already finished the conversation and was waiting outside.

Lin Yuzan took a look at the money box. His grandmother had never taken it out in his previous life. She just asked his aunt to tell him that his father had left a sum of money for him, and his grandmother was keeping it for him. He could go and get it when he needed money.

"What's wrong?" He asked after looking at Wan Niang's slightly pale face.

"It's nothing. My grandmother told me not to break the rules again." Wan Niang forced a smile.

Lin Yuzan was silent for a moment, then said, "This matter is my fault, and has nothing to do with you."

Little Yining stared blankly at her parents as they walked away, still talking incoherently. She stomped her short legs on the ground twice and quickly chased after them. "Dad, Mom, wait for Sister Qing."

"Go by yourself." Lin Yuzan's voice came immediately.

“……”How cruel.

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