The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

The urgent shout startled Ling Silang. He hurriedly went out and saw his father's face flushed with excitement. "What's wrong, Father?"

"Where did you buy this wine? I've never tasted such good wine before!" Mr. Ling exclaimed excitedly, his eyes shining.

Ling Silang: "..." This was something his wife came up with. How would he know where the wine came from? "It's been too long, I can't even remember myself. If you want to know, Father, I'll tell you when I remember."

"Then quickly think of where this wine came from."

"it is good."

Ling's father couldn't bear to drink any more, so he carefully carried the wine into his room, as if he were holding a newborn baby, with utmost care.

Du Mingxian also heard the commotion in the kitchen. When Ling Silang returned, she didn't know how to explain, and could only say dryly, "We can actually brew this wine ourselves."

"Brewing it yourself?"

"Yes."

"Then I'll talk to Dad about it tomorrow."

"Anything is OK."

The courtyard was large, and since the two had not consummated their marriage, they slept separately at night.

Du Mingxian was very happy to have her own room, and her room was no longer small and dilapidated with only a few things.

Ling's father furnished each room with furniture, including tables, cabinets, and beds.

However, Du Mingxian still prefers to sleep in the space at night because the temperature is just right and the bed is comfortable.

Since they live separately, Du Mingxian naturally takes care of the cooking at home. She gets up early in the morning, goes out for a workout, and then comes back to cook.

Just as I entered the kitchen, Ling Silang arrived.

"Why don't you go back to reading? Mother won't be happy if she finds out you're always coming over to tend the fire."

"Nothing much. I've been reading a lot, and my brain needs a break. This is a good opportunity to light a fire."

"Actually I can."

"I came in because I had nothing to do. If I wanted to read, I wouldn't have come to the kitchen."

Ling Silang insisted, so Du Mingxian naturally couldn't say anything more and simply started cooking, while Ling Silang silently tended the fire.

Ling's mother was so drunk that she didn't even wake up for breakfast, which made Ling's father worry. He ate breakfast absentmindedly.

"Father, I'll go to the fields with you today."

Ling's father frowned. "Nonsense. You just need to focus on your studies. You don't need to worry about the work in the fields."

"The land is divided into five parts, and I should rightfully have a share of the work."

"That won't do either. Father's wish has always been to produce a scholar who passes the imperial examination. All the family's expectations are on you. You are under more pressure than we are."

Ling Silang wanted to say something more, but Du Mingxian said, "Husband, you stay home and read. After dinner, Father and I will go to the fields together."

“I’ll go too,” Ling Silang insisted.

Du Mingxian: "..."

Seeing his son like this, Ling's father was both angry and heartbroken. "I'll talk to your older brothers and ask them to come and help. Just focus on your studies."

Du Mingxian nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Ling's father's words.

With the combined persuasion of the two, Ling Silang finally agreed to continue reading, but he insisted on doing all the chores around the house that he could manage, and his family couldn't stop him.

After the meal, Du Mingxian didn't go to the fields; she still had things to do. However, Ling's mother woke up an hour after the meal.

Seeing that Ling's mother kept rubbing her head, Du Mingxian quickly made some honey water. "Mom, drink some of this. It can help relieve your headache after drinking."

Ling's mother took it without asking what it was and drank it straight away. After finishing it in one gulp, she said, "Yesterday, your aunt and grandma, I couldn't refuse to drink it."

"Thank you for your hard work, mother."

Ling's mother waved her hand, "They didn't manage to cause trouble yesterday, but they might come back again in the future. You'll be the one in the most difficult position."

"It's alright, I'll go get Mom's food."

While Ling's mother was eating, Du Mingxian was busy making sauce in the kitchen. One was in the inner room and the other in the outer room, which didn't interfere with their conversation.

“Your sister-in-law may seem a bit silly on ordinary days, but when it comes to something, she’s really capable, and when she is, she’s incredibly clever.”

Thinking about Wang's performance yesterday, Ling's mother was very happy. The slight dissatisfaction she had with her eldest daughter-in-law before the family division was long gone.

Du Mingxian was also very grateful to Wang Shi, "Yes, I need to thank my sister-in-law properly."

"We're all family, she'll understand."

"Mother, we've moved into our new house, such a big event, why didn't you tell my little sister?" The little sister of the Ling family hadn't told her yesterday.

Ling's mother had four children. Ling Xiaomei was adopted by Ling's father from outside the family. Since she was the only girl in the family, and she had several older brothers, both Ling's parents doted on her.

Ling Xiaomei returned home when Ling Silang got married. After Du Mingxian entered the house, she served food to her in the bridal chamber.

"I told you, your younger sister might have had something to do at home and couldn't come." Ling's mother was also a little worried when she mentioned this. Usually, if something happens to her family, her daughter will come back, but she didn't come back yesterday, nor did she send a message home.

Du Mingxian sensed that something had happened. "Why don't we send either of our older brothers to check on things? If something really is wrong, we can see if we can help."

"You're right, I'll go find your older brother in a bit." As she spoke, Ling's mother ate much faster.

Du Mingxian didn't dare to say it. In her previous life, she had heard a little about Ling Xiaomei's death, but she didn't know the specifics of how, when, or why she died.

All I remember is that when Du Mingwei went back to her parents' home and saw that she was doing well, she would be jealous, say sarcastic things, and curse Ling's mother behind her back, saying that Ling's mother deserved to have her daughter die.

At the time, the Ling family forbade Du Mingwei to remarry, which is why Du Mingwei cursed her behind her back, and I overheard it by chance.

She had forgotten about Ling Xiaomei's matter, but after moving to a new house yesterday and seeing that Ling's mother wasn't feeling well today, she suddenly remembered it.

If she could do it all over again, she would like to help Ling Xiaomei.

Ling's mother hurriedly finished her meal and headed out. Before she even left the courtyard, she ran into Zhou, who had just entered.

Seeing that Ling's mother looked unwell and anxious, Zhou asked, "Mother, what's wrong? Where are you going?"

"Your older brother's house."

"what?"

Ling's mother left quickly without explaining.

Hearing a noise from the kitchen, Zhou went in and saw Du Mingxian busy at work. She immediately went to help, asking as she worked, "Mother, why are you in such a hurry to beat up my eldest brother? What happened?"

“We had a dinner party yesterday, but my younger sister didn’t come back. Mother was worried about her, so she left in a bit of a hurry.”

"You want your older brother to go and take a look?"

"Yes."

Zhou frowned, then relaxed. "Then let my eldest brother go and take a look. He can also tell my younger sister about the house being built. It's a good thing, but it's a pity that my younger sister didn't come yesterday."

Du Mingxian nodded, "Yes, she came to my wedding too."

"When you mention this, I remember. My little sister used to be so plump and healthy, but she looked much more haggard and thinner when she came back last time. I felt like a strong wind could blow her away."

"Didn't you even ask your little sister if she was having a hard time or something? How did she get so thin?"