The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1253 - Chapter 1253 1253

Chapter 1253: 1253 Chapter 1253: 1253 Xiao Yuchuan wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and sighed, “The avalanche has blocked our way back to the village; there’s nothing we can do about not being able to return.

There are too many people who can’t go home for the New Year this year.”

She felt helpless as well, “I just hope that Fourth Brother at home is alright.”

“Don’t worry too much,” he kissed her soft cheek, “I’ve instructed Fuquan to check on Fourth Brother frequently, and I’ve also spoken to the village chief to ask him to take extra care of him.”

“That’s good.”

Xiao Yishan’s tall and robust figure stood in the yard, his absent-minded demeanor suggested his thoughts were drifting far away.

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Perhaps second brother is thinking of home as well.

For the New Year, Su Qingyue personally made dumplings, and Maid Yinzhu prepared a large table full of dishes.

A few people celebrated the New Year together, with Maid Yinzhu and the servant Liu Sheng being allowed to dine at the same table as the master, creating a full festive atmosphere.

After ten days, the road back to Wushan Village was cleared of the collapsed snow by government soldiers, and it became passable again.

Unable to return before the New Year, many people hurried home after it.

Two carriages stopped at the door of the Xiao Family of Wushan Village.

Xiao Yuchuan and Xiao Yishan were the ones driving the carriages.

Maid Yinzhu came down from one of the carriages and then helped Su Qingyue down as well.

Su Qingyue looked at the closed courtyard door of her home.

Xiao Yuchuan knocked on the courtyard door and soon, the refined voice of Xiao Qinghe came from inside, “Who is it?”

“Fourth Brother, it’s me,” Xiao Yuchuan replied.

Even after the family divided, the courtyard was still shared.

Inside the door, the sound of chair wheels rolling across the floor could be heard, and quickly, the courtyard door was opened.

Xiao Qinghe greeted them with some surprise, “Third Brother, you’ve returned, and Qingyue?”

His gaze shifted towards the carriage.

There stood Su Qingyue in a white dress under the tree.

Her winter clothes couldn’t hide her graceful figure.

Her features were exquisitely beautiful, her bright eyes sparkled, her red lips were naturally rosy, and amid the wind and snow, her demure poise stood out remarkably, as if she were the nine heavens profound girl misplaced into the mortal world.

Qinghe watched her intently, his whole heart and soul seemingly captivated by her.

When Su Qingyue looked in his direction and caught his infatuated gaze, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, yet she greeted him politely, “Third Brother.”

Coming back to his senses, and noticing Third Brother’s displeased expression, he didn’t show embarrassment but simply smiled calmly, “You’ve returned.”

His neutral tone hid the affection he harbored for Qingyue, who haunted his dreams each night.

He rolled the wheelchair back a little, making room for them, “It’s cold outside, come in.”

Xiao Yuchuan led the carriage into the yard, and Xiao Yishan did the same.

“How have you been these days, Fourth Brother?” Xiao Yishan asked as he began transferring goods from one of the carriages to the kitchen.

“Quite well,” Qinghe’s voice was tranquil as water, “second brother, why did you buy so much?

The New Year has already passed.”

“All these were purchased by third brother.

They were originally for the New Year, we were all supposed to return on the twenty-ninth of the Lunar New Year, but the avalanche blocked the road to our village.

Today, as soon as the road was cleared, we came back,” Xiao Yishan explained.

Qinghe said no more, his gaze continuously drifting towards Su Qingyue.

Xiao Yuchuan had a lot to say to his fourth brother, but seeing him like this, his concern vanished without a trace.

“Brother Xiao, you’re back!” Li Rong’er from next door ran into the courtyard and, upon seeing Xiao Yishan’s tall and sturdy figure, she threw herself at him, “Brother Xiao, I’ve missed you so much since you have been away for so long!”