A Happy Event in a Farming Family: Marrying a Hunter

Grandma Yun didn't say anything, but she took the tea and drank a sip.

Yunlu said, "Grandma, everyone has figured out what happened to Third Aunt. It wasn't your fault. Third Aunt stole things herself. In fact, I should thank you, Grandma. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't even know that the Marquis's mansion had been emptied."

Grandma Yun knew, of course, that Yun Luo was trying to coax her. Her expression softened, and she said, "With so many maids in your household, how could you let someone move all your things away? I just happened to see it."

"Yes, but it's still a great achievement, so we should thank Grandma."

To be honest, the two granddaughters have rarely had the chance to sit together peacefully since they were little. This was the first time, and hearing "thank you" from Yunluo made the old lady feel awkward.

"Grandma, you and Grandpa have been husband and wife all your lives. Are you really going to stop talking to each other just because of a third aunt? Are you going to go back to your parents' home?"

"You put..." The habitual swear word was about to come out of her mouth when Grandma Yun immediately stopped.

"Never mind, things are different now. This girl is the Marquis's wife," she said. "I'm already so old, why would I go back to my parents' home? All my relatives are gone, so what parents' home do I have?"

They're several generations removed. Besides, going back at her age would be a laughingstock. The Yun family is her home.

Yun Luo clicked his tongue twice, "That's right, I always said Grandma is much more reasonable than Grandpa. If it weren't for you, the Yun family would have collapsed long ago."

Grandma Yun also thought so.

After all, after she married into the family, she was busy with her mother-in-law's affairs, and she couldn't get any rest during the day except when she was sleeping at night.

She endured it all until her mother-in-law passed away, and she became the lady of the house. Under her management, the family got better and better.

If we're talking about credit, she deserves the lion's share.

Seeing that her expression had improved, Yunluo continued, "That's why you absolutely mustn't have any conflicts with Master. There are so many old women in the capital who haven't had men around, and on the streets, all dressed up so extravagantly, it's quite something. With our family's circumstances, if you're not by Master's side, and someone else is clinging to him..."

Yunlu deliberately remained silent.

Grandma Yun was stunned. She thought of the young women around her age, dressed in fine silk and satin, with big red flowers pinned to their ears, and heavily made up, who were clinging to the old man. She felt as disgusted as if she had swallowed a fly.

No.

Where's your grandpa?

"Don't worry, Grandpa's outside."

Grandma Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief; even if he had the guts, she wouldn't dare.

She sat down, then suddenly remembered something, looked at Yun Luo, and after a long while said, "Why did you come in to persuade me?"

“I never treated you and your siblings, or your mother, well before. I even tried to sell you off. Now you’ve brought us to the capital, offering us good food and lodging, and you’re trying to persuade us to stay. What are you thinking?”

“I can tell you in advance that it was your man’s servants who picked us up, not us who came on our own. Besides, I don’t want your money, I don’t want anything from you.”

Yunlu almost laughed.

Even the most adorable old lady has such a lovely side.

"Grandma, I don't think I said anything, did I?"

This is true.

Grandma Yun said, "If you want to hate, then hate. But I'm the kind of person who says what I mean. When you were little, I held you in my arms. After your father died, I hated your mother so much that I also disliked you and your siblings."

"Don't blame me for being heartless. Your father was a perfectly healthy man. If he hadn't gone up the mountain to get food for you, would he have gotten into this mess? In the end, isn't it all your mother's fault?"

“She’s not my daughter, and we’re not related. Your father died because of her, so why can’t I hate her? Besides, your mother’s personality is like that. She cries and whine as soon as you scold her, and she looks so dejected. She’s just annoying to look at.”

"In the end, it's because your mother is useless. Your third aunt is lazy, greedy, and loves to steal. I dislike her even more. Why should I only torment your mother? Your mother doesn't fight back or resist, so why should I show her mercy?"

Ultimately, it's because they didn't fight for it themselves.

Yunluo used to hate this old lady, but she only understood after becoming a mother herself and experiencing it firsthand.

Actually, if Mom had tried to fight back or resisted Grandma back then, she might not have succeeded once or twice, but what about ten times? Surely she would have succeeded at least once out of ten? If she had succeeded just once, what could Grandma have done to them?

But that's all in the past.

Her mother told her that during the time she and Brother Qin were away from the village, many people from other villages, and even from their own village who had always been jealous of them, came to the workshop to cause trouble, making it impossible to make clothes.

My mother was too soft-hearted to fight back. Only my aunt was left to hold the line, but the other side had a lot of people and strength. Then, my grandmother appeared, carrying a kitchen knife and a chair. This old lady, who had a grudge against them, stood guard from morning till night.

They would curse anyone who came, showing no fear whatsoever. Later, an older woman joined them, making it an old woman and a young girl. When they got tired of cursing and their throats were dry, they would take a sip of tea and continue cursing.

That's how those people realized that although the two heads of the Qin family weren't home, there were still people around, so they didn't dare to cause trouble.

Afterwards, the old lady didn't ask for any benefits, or even mention it.

This was completely unexpected for Yunluo.

Sometimes, blood ties are really strange things.

can not say it clearly.

Yunluo said, "Grandma, Brother Qin said there's a night market in the capital at night. You two can go out and stroll around together these next few days, and go with my grandpa. When we get back to the village, you can tell the villagers about it. Alright, I have to go back and check on Chen'er. That child must be hungry."

After she finished speaking, she walked out.

Not long after, Yunlai appeared at the door. Seeing that the old lady hadn't brought the shoe sole, he boldly went in, carrying a bowl of noodles. "The matter of the third wife was my fault. You've had your anger, your scolding, and even your beating. That's enough. Eat your noodles first. What if you ruin your health by starving?"

Grandma Yun rolled her eyes at him. "I'd rather starve myself for you. It's not worth it. Xiao Luo said there are lively night markets in the capital. I'll eat and drink my fill and then go shopping. You can do whatever you want."

That's what forgiveness is.

Yunlai finally felt relieved. "Okay, let's call the kids tonight and go see it together. We're all getting on in years, and it's amazing to be out of this little mountain village. Everything is new and exciting for us."

"They're all just taking advantage of others."

"Yes, you're right, it's a pity. Xiao Luo is living such a good life now, and she's just a girl. If it were Xiao Jie instead..."

"So what if it's Xiao Jie instead?" Grandma Yun said irritably, "You still want to take advantage of this place? Even if it's Xiao Jie, you're not destined to enjoy it. It's his old woman who should enjoy it. I wasn't much better off than them back then. I'm not going to enjoy this blessing. I'll just wander around for a few days and then go back to my little village."

"I was just saying!"

"Alright, you can stay in your room by yourself." After finishing her meal, Grandma Yun put down her food, walked with her bound feet to the bed, and reached under her pillow for something.