The young couple from the farm fights back

Jiang Li led everyone to the ferry to see them off. Seeing the child she had raised for more than ten years boarding the ship at the ferry, she could not hide her reluctance to leave.

Ming Shi knelt down with the guards and said goodbye: "Master, I will leave with Master Que now."

Jiang Li nodded slightly and instructed: "Remember, always put Que'er's life first."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General Jiang and Lieutenant General Cheng, who were about to board the ship, couldn't help but look back at Jiang Li, and then looked at each other in surprise.

Once again, I was deeply moved by the island owner Jiang Li's generosity and care for the children.

Que Ge'er, who boarded the boat first, stood on the deck, his eyes fixed on Jiang Li. He still remembered the scene when his aunt found him in the cave.

When he and his mother were facing desperate situation, it was his aunt who brought him home and gave him hope of survival.

There were also his brothers and sisters who had lived with him for many years, as well as his Uncle Zhou Er and Aunt Hu who took care of him, and the people of Changsheng Island. Scenes from the past flashed before his eyes like a kaleidoscope.

The young man couldn't help but tear up his eyes again. He knelt on his knees and kowtowed to Jiang Li three times.

This scene made Jiang Li's eyes turn red, silently signaling him to take care of himself.

Until the ship gradually went away, so far that the figures on the deck could not be seen clearly. Yuan Niang knew that her master was upset, so she said slowly: "Madam, let's go back."

"Okay." Jiang Li touched the tip of her nose with a handkerchief, called the children to go back, and took Aunt Hu's hand.

"Auntie, let's go."

Aunt Hu nodded and turned around, then looked back reluctantly at the silhouette of the boat disappearing into the edge of the seascape.

I have watched my children grow up for many years, but now I am separated from them and may never see them again in this life.

Que Ge'er's departure made Yiheng and his brothers depressed for several days. Even though they knew that they might meet again in the capital soon, they could no longer call each other brothers as casually as before.

A few days later, Liang brought her daughter Cheng Yi to Changsheng Island. Over the years, Liang would stay on the island for a few days every few months, enjoying the comfortable life on the island with her old sisters.

The two sisters, who had not seen each other for a long time, had endless family matters to talk about. After Liang finished speaking, she unconsciously mentioned the child's marriage.

From Liang's words, Jiang Li could sense the disagreement between her and Lieutenant General Cheng regarding their child's marriage. In this era, it was common for boys to be engaged at fifteen or sixteen, and Jin Ge'er was already sixteen.

The one Liang fell in love with was her eldest niece from her mother's side, the eldest daughter of General Liang.

However, Deputy General Cheng was attracted by the youngest daughter of Deputy General Jiang, and it was said that Deputy General Jiang was also interested in this marriage.

In Jiang Li's opinion, marriage between close relatives is the most inappropriate as it will be detrimental to the future health of the child, but it is also not a good idea to interfere in the marriage of other people's children.

"You know what kind of personality my master has. The one on the farm has been sending letters back to the city recently. He must have heard about it and is worried that he will be left alone on the farm."

The overall situation in the world has been determined. Deputy General Cheng has made great contributions to the uprising army. It is not impossible for him to return to Beijing to receive rewards or even to serve in the garrison.

What's more, with the relationship with the Liang family, the master of the Xiao family will definitely treat his wife's sister and her family well.

After hearing this, Jiang Li had nothing to understand.

Old Madam Cheng would know what was going on in the capital, and it was probably Deputy General Cheng who leaked the information himself. It was possible that the frequent correspondence was intended to set an example in front of Liang, so that Liang would take the initiative to bring the old man from the farm back to the mansion.

"Isn't Cheng Kang still in that camp? Has Lieutenant General Cheng found a good match for that child?"

Mentioning the eldest son whom she hadn't seen for two years, Liang shook her head indifferently: "The head of the family is just putting him in the camp for training. I guess he will be brought back to the mansion after hearing news from the capital."

Jiang Li thought about it and felt that something was wrong. Although there was a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children, the engagement of brothers was also arranged in order. How could the second son's marriage be arranged before the eldest son?

"Maybe sister should find out what Lieutenant General Cheng really thinks." Jiang Li reminded intentionally or unintentionally.

Liang was startled at first, then she understood the implication, "Madam, are you saying that my head of the household has already found a good match for Cheng Kang?"

Jiang Li raised the corner of his mouth slightly without comment and said, "Have you read the letters between Deputy General Cheng and Old Madam Cheng?"

Liang shook her head. She didn't care much about the interactions between Cheng Yi Zhong and her mother-in-law, or rather, her heart full of disappointment had long since subsided.

Facing Jiang Li's pointed gaze, Liang was stunned for a long while before nodding in understanding: "I think what my wife is pointing out is that I was careless and didn't pay attention to this detail in the past. I should pay attention to it in the future."

Jiang Li took a sip of tea and smiled faintly, "I'm glad you think so, sister. As mothers, nothing is more important than our children. A child's marriage is related to his or her lifelong happiness. I can't let him or her blame me for my poor marriage in the future."

"That's true." Liang also picked up the teacup and took a sip.

Jiang Li put down the teacup and looked at the sky outside: "It's a beautiful spring day outside today. Sister, why don't you come with me to the fields to see how the crops are growing this year."

"Okay."

Whenever Liang set foot on the Changsheng Island, he would be dazzled by the fertile farmland on the island. No wonder people said that there were treasures on the Changsheng Island. Those vast tracts of good crops were treasures.

The two of them went back to the house and changed into coarse cloth clothes that were convenient for working in the fields. They walked in the fields, feeling the spring breeze and the beautiful scenery of crops growing, and their mood became brighter.

"Look, this Atractylodes macrocephala is growing so well." Liang, who often comes to the island, has learned to recognize many herbs grown in the fields.

The two were weeding in the fields. Jiang Li looked up and smiled, "A while ago, we dried a batch of high-quality purple yam slices on the island. I'll pack some for you later."

"That's great, sister, I won't be polite to Lady Li." Liang said with a smile, "Sister Yi has been enjoying purple yam stew for the past six months."

"Purple yam is nourishing and very good for women's health. Sister Yi is in the growth stage and she should be well taken care of." According to the current pace of the times, in another year, Liang should also arrange a marriage for her daughter.

Take good care of your body when you are a girl so that your body can withstand the pain of childbirth when you get married.

Speaking of the little girl Cheng Yi, Jiang Li felt that the girl had grown up and her temperament had become much more cheerful. The little girl who used to be quiet had become more lively and seemed to have become a lot braver.

When Jiang Li mentioned that Cheng Yi was growing braver, she couldn't help but look at Liang, and the doubts that had arisen were quickly dispelled.

Maybe she was overthinking it. Liang shouldn't have that kind of idea.

Jianglin Pavilion and Shumeiyuan Small Kitchen.

Lan Jie'er tasted the freshly baked chestnut cake and looked at Cheng Yi with an expectant look on her face.

Although I think the chestnut cake made by Sister Yi this time is sweeter than usual, it is still good. "Delicious."

Cheng Yi has always been confident in his cooking skills. He raised the corners of his lips in satisfaction and said, "Let's send some to my brother to try."

Lan Jie'er nodded and turned to call Zuo Xin and Zuo Wei: "Bring two lunch boxes over and pack some food to send to the brothers' yard."

"Yes, girl."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yi hurriedly took the food box from Xing Xin's hand and said, "I haven't seen my brother for a long time. Let's send it over ourselves."

Lan Jie'er knew that Cheng Yi was talking about Brother Cheng Jin. Although there were etiquette rules for men and women in the main house, the people in Zhuxinyuan were all their brothers, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

"it is good."