[Marriage first, love later] She is happy after marrying a widower
Chapter 214 Living in Lan Mingyue's House
There was a gleam of curiosity in her beautiful eyes, and she was staring at Song Yanzhi and Lan Mingyue intently.
Seeing this, Song Yanzhi smiled and quickly introduced Lan Mingyue, "Boss, this is my good friend Cui Jingshu, whom I met in the capital. She's such a nice person and takes great care of me!"
Upon hearing this, Lan Mingyue's face immediately lit up with a friendly smile. She nodded warmly towards Cui Jingshu and said, "So it's Madam Cui. Thank you for taking care of Yanzhi all these years." Lan Mingyue's praise was generous and her words were full of sincerity.
Upon hearing this, Cui Jingshu smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples, looking particularly sweet and charming. She replied with a hint of shyness, "Boss, you are so kind! I'm new here, and I'll have to ask for your continued care in the future."
After saying that, she got off the carriage and bowed slightly to Lan Mingyue, showing the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.
Xu Nian, who was not far away, listened to their laughter and joy. The anger in his heart suddenly rose even higher. He muttered softly, "What's there to be happy about? We are still trapped in this wilderness. What bad luck!"
She was just showing off with words. In front of Song Yanzhi, she had to maintain that well-behaved and innocent appearance, but she didn't dare to really express her dissatisfaction.
Lan Mingyue glanced at the guards busy setting up tents in the distance, then turned to Song Yanzhi and said, "I see your family's situation. It's definitely not going to work without a place to stay for a while. How about this, Yanzhi, you and Madam Cui stay at my house. My house is spacious, and we sisters can catch up and reminisce."
Lan Mingyue was widowed at an early age and depended on her mother-in-law and daughter for support. Her mother-in-law passed away two years ago and her daughter got married in a hurry, leaving her alone at home. Fortunately, her cloth shop was booming and she had enough money, so she built a big and bright house.
"Madam, I appreciate your kindness, but there's really no need to bother you." Song Yanzhi waved her hand quickly. "My husband will go back to the village tomorrow to discuss building a house with the village chief. We have a large group, so the house can be built quickly. I won't bother you anymore."
Lan Mingyue pretended to be angry: "What are you talking about? We have been friends for many years, and you are still polite to me? Come to my house and stay. We sisters haven't seen each other for so many years. This is a good opportunity for us to open our hearts and talk about personal matters." Song Yanzhi looked embarrassed and didn't know what to do for a moment.
Xu Nian seized the opportunity and quickly got off the carriage. With a flattering smile on her face, she said crisply, "Madam, please agree. It's okay for us adults to endure the cold and suffering, but the young masters and young ladies are still young. How can they withstand the torment of this ice and snow? Please don't hesitate."
After hearing what she said, Song Yanzhi hesitated for a while, and finally nodded. She looked at Lan Mingyue with gratitude and said, "Boss, I'm really sorry to bother you. I will remember this kindness."
Lan Mingyue smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into slits: "Why are you being so polite to me? I'm so happy!"
She secretly thought in her heart that Song Yanzhi had always been able to bring her some new business ideas from time to time, allowing her to make a lot of money.
This time when he comes back, maybe he has hidden some good ways to make money. If I can take advantage of it, I might be able to make a fortune.
Song Yanzhi's group was quite large, and Lan Mingyue was a widow, so it wouldn't be appropriate for men to live in her home. Furthermore, Song Yanzhi's children weren't young anymore. The eldest was fourteen, the second twelve, and the youngest nine. Regardless of whether Lan Mingyue's house was large enough, the children's ages alone meant they would be inconvenient to move in.
After thinking it over, Song Yanzhi came up with an idea. She turned to Qiao Banniang and instructed, "Banniang, go and book the entire inn in the town, arrange for the children and their servants to live in them, and make sure they are well taken care of." Qiao Banniang took the order and left.
Afterwards, Song Yanzhi, Cui Jingshu, and Xu Nian moved into Lan Mingyue's house. Lan Mingyue's house was a three-room, double-entrance courtyard, with two side buildings on either side. The houses were quite numerous, one next to the other, and the courtyard was spacious. Song Yanzhi and her companions, along with their maids and servants, filed in, and the place didn't seem crowded.
"See, my house is not small. I just said that I would let the children live here, but you disagreed." Lan Mingyue held Song Yanzhi's hand affectionately, and while speaking, she strolled slowly in her yard, occasionally introducing the layout of the yard.
"You don't know, the kids in my family make so much noise all day long that it really makes my head hurt. I finally took this opportunity to hide away and have some free time. Madam, please don't tell anyone about my little thoughts." After Song Yanzhi finished speaking, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Lan Mingyue was also amused by her and laughed out loud. They laughed for a long time and their emotions gradually calmed down. Lan Mingyue then pulled Song Yanzhi aside and said some sweet words to her.
"You mischievous boy, have you been doing well out there these years?" Lan Mingyue raised her head slightly, her eyes full of concern.
The smile on Song Yanzhi's face gradually faded. She sighed softly, her expression revealing a sense of vicissitudes. "Boss Madam, the hardships I've endured during these years of wandering around are truly hard to describe. I've stumbled along the way and encountered so many unexpected difficulties, but fortunately, I managed to persevere."
Lan Mingyue said in a gentle and caring tone, "I understand your difficulties and hardships! These days, everyone is struggling to survive. How can there be an easy time?
Being able to return here safely is an extremely lucky thing in itself! As for those other things, they are really not that important! As long as people are still well, everything is possible, and the future will always get better slowly! "
Song Yanzhi nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, but she couldn't hide her worry. "Yes, fortunately, those upsetting things are finally over. However, returning to my hometown this time, I feel a little uncertain. I really don't know what the future will hold."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh softly, as if a heavy stone was pressing on her heart.
Seeing this, Lan Mingyue quickly reached out and tightly grasped Song Yanzhi's slightly cold hand. She soothed her in a firm yet gentle voice, "Don't let your imagination run wild! As the saying goes, 'When you reach the mountain, there's always a way out,' and 'When you reach the bridge, things will work out.' No matter what difficulties or obstacles we encounter, we can always find a way to deal with them."
Her eyes were sincere and full of encouragement, like the warm sun in winter, shining straight into Song Yanzhi's heart.
The two chatted for a long time, until the night slowly spread out from the horizon like a piece of black silk, covering the entire yard, and then they went back to their rooms to rest.
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