A Good Country Wife
Chapter 236 - 231 Visiting as a Guest_2

Chapter 236: Chapter 231 Visiting as a Guest_2

"Behave yourself, or let’s see who’ll end up taking care of whom. Move again and the water will soak into your clothes." Zhao Erhu enjoyed fooling around with his young wife, considering it a marital jest, but right now as he was washing his hair, having water run into his clothes was quite uncomfortable, which is why he scolded her into submission.

Lin Yue messed around for a bit before finally lying obediently on the recliner, letting Zhao Erhu continue washing her hair. She then brought up Dalang and Erhu, "Zhao Erhu, your uncle sent another letter saying that the elders miss their grandson and asked when they could have him over for a few days. Maybe you could find some time to take them; don’t keep the old folks waiting."

Now, Lin Yue didn’t mind mentioning the Zhao Family elders in Xiaoxi Village, and brought it up casually, not waiting for Zhao Erhu to ask. After all, they were Dalang and Erhu’s maternal grandparents. No matter what the Zhao Family was like, the family matriarch was gone, and what point was there in holding a grudge against someone who’s passed away? What mattered most to her was understanding that Zhao Erhu’s feelings for the deceased matriarch were nothing more than familial affection and guilt, without the romantic love a man has for a woman. He didn’t take care of her like he does now. As for a woman, there were only a few things that truly mattered in the end.

Seeing that Lin Yue didn’t mind, Zhao Erhu spoke more freely, "Alright, if I can buy the horse carriage today in town, it would be much more convenient to take them. When they sent the message, they also mentioned that they want you and the kids to visit when you have the time. It looks like you’ve completely won my uncle over. You’ve got real skill, managing to charm them in just one meeting—I don’t have that talent."

Later on, Lin Yue laughed when she heard Zhao Erhu mention Zhao Fuquan’s concerns about her, wondering whether to cry or laugh at being called simple-minded by a big lug. "It’s because your uncle is too honest. How was I supposed to know he’d think like that? What a fool. You didn’t see him when he first met me—so awkward, with no idea where to put his hands or feet, then ran off in a panic to find you. Utterly adorable in his silliness, haha."

"You, you always pick on honest folks." Zhao Erhu thought it was funny, too, as his uncle had always been known for his honesty, a truly nice guy through and through.

"If I don’t pick on honest people, I’ll pick on you—is that okay?" After Zhao Erhu had wrung Lin Yue’s hair and wrapped it in a towel, she got up to match his movements and playfully twisted his ear.

"I agree, I agree. When the wife commands, the husband dares not refuse! Sit properly and I’ll dry your hair for you. Even in this weather, we can’t be careless—catching a cold in the heat is even more miserable."

"Fine, I’ll sit nicely. Erhuzi, take good care of me, and I’ll reward you later!" Lin Yue let go of Zhao Erhu and sat back on the recliner, while Zhao Erhu shook his head with a chuckle, amused at how Niuniu loved to be mischievous and was getting more and more spirited.

Zhao Erhu’s purchase of the horse went smoothly; he even got the carriage ready and purchased both together. He rushed back before lunch, which showed how much faster a horse carriage was compared to an ox cart. As for the ox cart he had driven on the way there, Zhao Erhu had the family’s farmhand follow slowly behind, still leisurely meandering on the road.

"Zhao Erhu, you’re getting more and more efficient at handling matters, bringing back the horse carriage so quickly," Lin Yue teased as she came out of the kitchen, laughing. Without a word, Zhao Erhu walked over, scooped Lin Yue up in a horizontal carry, and placed her on the horse carriage.

"Let’s go, wife. Your husband will take you for a ride in the horse carriage," said Zhao Erhu as he cracked the whip on the horse’s behind, leaving several excited and expectant kids behind.

The young ones, feeling completely forgotten by their father, hastily chased after him, "Dad, wait for us! We want to ride in the horse carriage too!"

As agreed with Dalang and Erhu, Zhao Erhu set out the next day to take them in the horse carriage to Xiaoxi Village. This time Lin Yue had prepared quite a lot of items for them to bring, including a set of fine cotton clothing for each of the elders. Lin Yue originally wanted to use silk, as they could afford it now, but considering that the elders of the Zhao Family in Xiaoxi Village were simple and honest farmers, they might feel obliged to keep silk garments tucked away rather than wearing them, which is why she opted for fine cotton instead.

The Elders of the Zhao Family in Xiaoxi Village had been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their son-in-law with their grandson, and upon seeing how much stuff he brought—especially when he said it was all packed by Erhu’s wife—they felt like she was a truly kind-hearted girl. They hadn’t even finished using the rice and flour from last time, and now she had sent so much more, not to mention that the sweet potato seedlings in the field were thriving. If things went as Erhu said, they could expect a bountiful harvest this year. Particularly touched by the clothes Lin Yue made for them, they teared up, acknowledging that even their own daughter hadn’t been so attentive.

When Zhao Liu’s daughters-in-law saw Dalang and Erhu arrival, their demeanor was warm and enthusiastic, a stark contrast to their previously cold and indifferent attitudes, which almost resembled the way one might look at a beggar at their door. Now, they looked at Dalang and Erhu as eagerly as a wolf eyeing meat.

Dalang and Erhu, already quite mature, sensed something different in their aunts’ behavior before and behind them. They also felt touched by their mother’s careful planning. They realized why she insisted on bringing so many items, so as not to be underestimated by others. They weren’t just begging for food but were treated as valued guests—and they suspected that their mother’s efforts were sparked by them telling her about how their aunts used to treat them.

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