Wow, this rough-around-the-edges pregnant wife is something else, she's incredibly ruthless!

In the evening, Lu Chuan and Meng Tong returned to Duanshan Village.

Sheng Tao and the others who were harvesting in the fields had not yet returned; only Lu He and Lu Yan were at home.

The two sisters were practicing calligraphy in the room, while Sheng Yuanyuan sat beside them watching.

The little girl hadn't been to many other places before due to her health condition. When they were on Dawn Island, Sheng Shao and Sheng Mingze would find a lot of books for her to pass the time.

Over time, the little girl became the most bookish person on Dawn Island.

It was more than enough to teach Lu He and Lu Yan now, so Meng Tong handed over the sisters' homework to Sheng Yuanyuan.

Lu Huai, who had been playing all day, had been coaxed to sleep by Xiao Song. When the two entered the yard, they saw the little guy sitting alone on a chair, lost in thought.

"Komatsu."

Interrupting the little guy, Meng Tong walked over and squatted down beside him.

Whether it was her imagination or not, she sensed a deep sadness emanating from him.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you sitting outside all alone?"

"Madam is back."

"From now on, just call me Aunt Tong! Calling me Madam sounds too formal."

"but I……"

Xiao Song stood in front of Meng Tong. She was about the same age as Lu He and Lu Yan, but shorter than them, and her small body was also very thin.

Looking at his appearance, Meng Tong recalled how the Lu sisters, Lu He and Lu Yan, looked when she first transmigrated.

Just like him, her large, timid eyes were filled with fear.

With a soft sigh, the woman pulled over a chair and sat down, then gestured for Xiaosong to sit down as well.

Lu Chuan glanced at the two of them and then silently went into the kitchen.

The setting sun cast a warm glow on the courtyard. Xiao Song sat somewhat reservedly in front of Meng Tong, his little hands instinctively clutching his trouser legs tightly.

"Are you... homesick, or...?"

"No." Shaking his head, Xiaosong's eyes held a depth beyond his years, filled with a faint sadness.

He seemed to be homesick, yet not quite; there was a hint of regret in his expression.

There was no conversation between them. Meng Tong didn't ask him any further questions. The woman simply patted the little guy's head and said, "Do you know that after people die, they go to a very, very beautiful place? People there are carefree, without worries or hunger. Everyone can live freely and reunite with their aging family and friends."

"Aunt Tong, are you saying that my parents and younger brother have reunited in another world?"

Looking up at Meng Tong with hopeful eyes, Xiao Song had a slight doubt about what she said, but more than that, he believed her.

He had only heard his clansmen say that people would go to hell in the future. He knew that hell was a terrifying place, and he didn't want his parents and younger brother to go to hell.

He wanted them to live carefree lives like he did now.

But this wish seems difficult to fulfill.

But now that Meng Tong tells him that his parents and younger brother live in a wonderful place, he feels much more at ease.

Hoping to get an answer from her, Xiaosong stared intently at Meng Tong with her dark eyes.

The woman gently rubbed the little one's fluffy head and said softly, "It's true. Do you think Aunt Tong would lie to you?"

"will not."

"From now on, I will keep them in my heart. When I miss them, I will look at the sky. In a very, very far place, they and Xiaosong are looking at the same star."

"It will convey your longing."

"……it is good."

The two looked up at the sky, but there was nothing there.

But from then on, Xiaosong no longer showed his longing on his face. In the dead of night, he would open his eyes and look at every star.

He entrusted his longing to them, believing that his parents and younger brother would hear him.

He... will live a good life here.

……

Sheng Xiu and Sheng Yu went to the villages they were in charge of and will not be able to return for the time being.

The once bustling mansion suddenly became much quieter.

While helping Lu Chuan pick vegetables in the kitchen, Meng Tong said listlessly, "I haven't seen Bai Ye and the others in a long time. Why did you send them into the mountains?"

"Nothing much, just training their wild instincts. They've become lazy from spending so much time with us. If you miss them, I'll let them come back for a few days."

With one hand on his hip, Lu Chuan turned to Meng Tong while stirring the chicken pieces in the pan.

After Baiye had spent two whole days lounging around at home, Lu Chuan couldn't bear to see it looking so comfortable, so he sent it to lead the wolf brothers into the mountains.

Firstly, it's good for them to get some exercise, and secondly, it's good for them to hunt some prey and send it to Wu Biao and the others.

He encountered them in the mountains a few days ago. Their wildness and intimidation had increased a lot, and they even started patrolling the mountains.

"Okay, let them come back for a few days. It'll be good for them to remember when people come to visit."

"can."

"Oh, by the way, the fields in the village haven't been plowed yet after the harvest. Why don't you bring the wild buffalo from the mountains back with you?"

"it is good."

As Meng Tong spoke, Lu Chuan simply nodded, his hands never stopping.

……

As night fell, the family sat around the table in the brightly lit living room.

Compared to the previous family of five, there are now many more people.

People like Sheng Tao, Sheng Jin, Jiang Zhu, Sheng Bing, Sheng Yuanyuan, and Xiao Song.

The meal consisted of some home-style dishes. Lu Chuan had made a fish soup, which was milky white and fragrant, and also contained cabbage grown in the backyard.

Lu Chuan got up and served a bowl to Sheng Tao and the others, then took Meng Tong's bowl.

"I want a piece of fish."

"it is good."

"Eat more, this fish is so tender, I didn't know I should have brought more."

Jiang Zhu took a bite of the fish and said with a smile.

“It’s okay, after we finish eating, Brother Chuan and I can go over and get some more.”

"Hey! Things are all messed up outside these days, so don't go wandering around. This village has everything."

"Here, Tongtong, this is for you."

"what!"

Looking at the box that was suddenly pushed towards her, Meng Tong stared at Sheng Tao with a bewildered expression.

Isn't this the box for holding phoenix bones?

Why did you take it out again?

"Grandpa, this thing of mine..."

"Good children, please accept this! I have no use for it. I heard Xiu'er mention Chuan'er and your situation before, and I think only you two can use this."

Sheng Tao pushed the box forward, looking like he couldn't refuse.

Sheng Jin and the others beside him also urged him on, but Sheng Bing smiled and remained silent.

"Chuan'er has suffered for more than 20 years because of this material possession. The undeserved disaster on Dawn Island was also because of it. Sometimes I really want to get rid of it, but that would go against the family tradition."

“Grandpa, to be honest, I’ve tried all the Dawn Islanders and none of them can activate it.”

"Then I'm even less likely to..."

"you can."

With those three firm and earnest words, Meng Tong swallowed back the words he was about to say.

She glanced at Lu Chuan, and the man nodded silently.

Although he hadn't spent much time with Sheng Tao, he knew his personality; the old man was quite wise.

What they considered well-kept secrets were as transparent to him as if they were transparent.