This is terrible! My future prime minister keeps trying to kiss me forcibly.

Mother He couldn't help but roll her eyes. This suspense was so long and drawn out, it was like a foot-binding cloth.

"Fatty's mom, I have something to do."

It means, can you please get to the point?

Aunt Sun chuckled and continued, "Once when I went into the mountains to collect firewood, I saw your daughter-in-law and that handsome young man who came to your house a few days ago walking so close together and laughing so happily that I was embarrassed to look at them."

Mother He understood immediately, and her face fell, showing no sign of pleasure.

"You mean my Xiao Xiao and that Young Master Yu..."

"Yes, yes, that's exactly what I meant. Your daughter-in-law, in broad daylight, was seen arguing and pulling at another man, it's simply... utterly shameful!"

A hint of disdain flashed across Aunt Sun's face, seemingly disgusted by Ye Xiaoxiao's actions. Noticing the strange expression on Mother He's face, a hint of anger creeping in, she added fuel to the fire:

"You won't believe me, I saw them with my own eyes... like this!"

She put her two thumbs together and pointed, her words becoming increasingly outrageous.

Upon hearing her words, Mother He's face tightened, her anger gradually spreading, and her eyes, fixed on Aunt Sun, grew increasingly gloomy.

"Fatty's mother, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

"How could I be talking nonsense? I saw it with my own eyes, how could I be wrong? You have no idea how alluring Ye Xiaoxiao's smile was, just like someone from that kind of place, tsk tsk tsk..."

Aunt Sun became even more vivid in her description, and her words were even more offensive, completely disregarding the feelings of Mother He standing nearby.

Mother He knew that Xiao Xiao was skilled in medicine, and so was Young Master Yu. Naturally, the two of them would have common topics to discuss and explore medical techniques together. Sometimes they would even go out to collect herbs together.

But she never expected that this would become a handle used by some people with ulterior motives to make a big fuss.

What a joke!

Mother He said with a serious expression:

“Fatty’s mother! From the moment I saw you, I felt that you had ill intentions. I don’t know what your purpose is in deliberately sowing discord in our family.”

"I know Xiao Xiao best. I won't tolerate your gossip and attempts to sow discord here!"

"And don't try anything underhanded! If there's any bad talk about Xiao Xiao in the village, I'll hold you accountable!"

"Just mind your own business and don't set your sights on other people's yards!"

After finishing her sentence, Mother He gave Aunt Sun a knowing look, then turned and walked inside, ignoring the person behind her.

Is it a sin for their family to live a harmonious and happy life?

The other party's powerful and assertive speech left Aunt Sun completely stunned.

She stood there stunned for a moment, never having seen He's mother so frightening before.

That gaze made her unable to move.

Her words left her speechless.

She had so much to say, but it all got stuck in her throat, and she couldn't utter a single word. After a long while, she finally found her voice and shouted at the top of her lungs:

"Eldest sister He, I'm telling the truth!"

"Fatty's mother! Being unable to stand seeing others do well is a disease! It needs treatment! Should we wait for Xiao Xiao to come back and have her take a look at you?"

Mother He's voice came from inside, like a sharp sword piercing through the air and striking Aunt Sun's heart.

Upon hearing this, Aunt Sun's face immediately turned ashen. She wanted to unleash a torrent of curses, but found herself unable to utter a single word. In the end, she left dejectedly.

……

As the days grew hotter, the summer heat emanated from the mountains and forests, carried by gusts of wind into the courtyards of every household.

The bayberries in the mountains are ripe.

The bright red fruits hung precariously on the branches; just a glance at them made one's mouth water.

That day, He Jing took He Wuyou and Lu Shi'an to pick bayberries.

This tree is very old, and its thick trunk requires two children to encircle it.

However, this was no challenge for Lu Shi'an. He was as nimble and agile as a monkey, and climbed up the tree in no time, while constantly calling out to He Wuyou, who was looking up at him.

"Wuyou, come on up! These bayberries are big, red, and delicious. They'll definitely love them if we pick them and take them home!"

He Wuyou glanced at his elder brother, seeking his consent with his eyes.

He Jing nodded, and He Wuyou immediately climbed up the tree using both hands and feet.

Soon, the group had picked a full basket of bayberries.

He Jing instructed the two to wait for him by the bayberry tree while he went to check if any prey had fallen into the traps he had set a few days ago.

"Wuyou, look at that, what's that?"

Lu Shi'an pointed to a dark, lumpy object not far from him.

He Wuyou looked in the direction he was pointing, and the thing looked like an ant nest.

"Hey! Don't touch it!"