A Good Country Wife
Chapter 588 - 582_1

Chapter 588: Chapter 582_1

After this ordeal, Lin Genfa seemed much older. At an age of only thirty-something, he looked as if he were in his forties or fifties, which showed how deeply affected he was by Zhao Yunxiang’s death.

Zhao Erhu had already gone through such grief twice and understood Lin Genfa’s feelings better than most. Moreover, the bond between his brother-in-law and his sister was even stronger than the ones he had with his two previous wives. He feared that Genfa’s heartache might be even worse than his own had been. Remembering his sister’s last wishes, Zhao Erhu wanted to say something, but feeling guilty as he glanced at his wife beside him, he opened his mouth and then closed it without speaking. His wife had already done enough for his sister’s family.

Lin Yue could clearly see what Zhao Erhu was thinking. Having taken the ninety-nine steps already, only the final one remained. Holding Zhao Erhu’s hand, she looked at Lin Genfa, "Brother-in-law, now that my sister has been laid to rest and the departed has departed, you must hold back your sorrow. The mother-in-law is not in good health, and she relies on you, her son, for care. The children are also young and depend on you. Brother-in-law, you must pull yourself together, or else my sister won’t rest in peace."

Lin Genfa understood this reasoning, but having supported each other with Zhao Yunxiang all this way, it was inevitable he would mourn the loss of his bedfellow. He knew it would take some time to recover, but he had to accept the kindness of Lin Yue.

"Sister-in-law is right; I understand this principle. These days, without Erhu and sister-in-law running around to take care of things, we wouldn’t have been able to handle Yunxiang’s funeral so well. I am grateful but have little to offer in return, except to repay your kindness by working like an ox or a horse in the future."

"There’s no need for that, brother-in-law. We are family; why talk as if we are strangers? What are your plans from now on?"

"I haven’t thought much about it since the mother of my children passed away. I originally planned to go to the city for work, but I can’t leave home now with the elderly and the children here." Lin Genfa was troubled by this but didn’t consider asking Zhao Erhu for help. After all, it was after what Zhao Yunxiang did that he had left in the first place, and he truly couldn’t leave his mother or kids behind.

"Since brother-in-law hasn’t made any plans yet, why not come and help us out? You know our family business is growing and we need more hands. If you don’t mind, come and give us a hand." Lin Yue had actually been quite fond of Lin Genfa, it was because of Zhao Yunxiang that Genfa had left.

"That... let’s not. I can’t leave the elderly and the children at home, and your family’s work pays well for easier labor; you won’t have trouble finding people." Genfa naturally didn’t believe that Zhao Erhu’s family lacked for help. With the attractive work conditions and pay provided by Zhao Erhu’s family, not to mention anything else, the robust young men from the village were eager to work for Lin Yue’s family.

"True, we’re not short of labor, but we do need reliable people to manage things. Some matters can’t be entrusted to just anyone. We trust brother-in-law as family and we would like to invite you to offer your support. As for the mother-in-law and the children, bring them all with you. Our place has plenty of rooms, so living space is not a worry. Now that brother-in-law has sold the land and has no livestock at home, there’s not much to hold onto, unless brother-in-law is still concerned about the past issues."

"How could I? Sister-in-law, please don’t worry. It was your older sister who did wrong. If you can let go of it, what right do I have to keep dwelling on it? It’s just that our family has received enough of your generosity, I..."

"Alright, if there are no other concerns, then it’s settled. Erhu, what are you standing around for? Help brother-in-law gather his things. I have the carriage ready; once we’re packed, let’s head back to Zhao Family Village together." Lin Yue didn’t wait for Lin Genfa to continue, wondering when he would stop hesitating. After these few days of toil, although not much work was done, it was exhausting enough. She wanted to finish up and go home.

With his wife having spoken, Zhao Erhu naturally had no objections. Realizing that further refusal would be a disservice to Lin Yue’s generosity, Genfa, along with the children and his mother, began to pack and followed Lin Yue back to Zhao Family Village.

Lin Yue had long prepared for Lin Genfa’s family to return with them to the Zhao Family village; she arranged for two carriages, one for Lin Genfa’s family and one for themselves.

"Wife, thank you. I don’t even know what to say. I, Zhao Erhu, will definitely treat you well for the rest of my life. You are the little wife I care about the most." No sooner had Lin Yue stepped into the carriage than she was embraced from behind by Zhao Erhu. Fortunately, the curtain had been drawn; otherwise, it would have been quite a spectacle for onlookers.

Lin Yue naturally knew what motivated Zhao Erhu to act this way. She turned her body around to lean on Zhao Erhu, "Alright, we’re an old married couple now, there’s no need for such talk. Just remember to devote yourself wholeheartedly in the future, and don’t go flirting with others. If you do, I won’t let you off easily."

"Of course, my wife is so wonderful. In this lifetime, I only want you, and nothing to do with anyone else, fragrant or stinky."

Under normal circumstances, Lin Yue would have joked and played with Zhao Erhu. However, she had been truly exhausted these past few days, especially having risen so early today. She decided to lie down on the carriage bed, resting her upper body on Zhao Erhu to catch up on sleep.

Zhao Erhu knew that Lin Yue was worn out, so he held her carefully, letting his little wife sleep more comfortably.

After some time, Lin Yue, who was sleeping in a daze, heard Zhao Erhu whisper in her ear that they had arrived. She sat up, rubbing her somewhat aching forehead. Before she could step out of the carriage, she heard a commotion outside, unsure what the fuss was about.

"What’s happening out there?" Lin Yue’s tone carried a hint of impatience. All she wanted was to return to her room to freshen up and rest. She planned to deal with everything once she had rested, but it seemed she wouldn’t be given peace.

Hearing Lin Yue’s question, Zhao Erhu lifted the curtain to ask the servants what was going on. It turned out that Zhao Anyu’s wife and the family’s servants had gotten into a dispute over something and it had been going on for a while, with a crowd of onlookers gathered around to watch the excitement.

At this point, Lin Yue looked towards the source of the noise and saw Qian shi in the center of the crowd, pointing and saying something to the household servant. Regardless of her words, her aggressive stance was unmistakable. Lin Yue was even more irritated and spoke to Zhao Erhu with increased sharpness.

"I’ve long heard that your cousin’s wife is not a peaceful one, and now what is all this about? And in front of so many people; isn’t she ashamed! She clearly came here to rely on us and doesn’t show any humility suitable for someone in her position. Usually, she bosses the servants around at home, causing resentment among them. Now, she’s brought the trouble outside."

Seeing that his little wife was really dissatisfied, her agitation mounting as if about to burst into anger, Zhao Erhu quickly soothed her, "Wife, don’t worry about it. Just go back and rest first. Leave this matter to me to handle."

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