CH 122

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Chapter 122 Return home

Su Family received a letter from Miss long ago. Mrs. Su estimated that her daughter should return within the next few days. Due to this, Su Family's driver would come to the pier every morning and wait. After waiting for three days, he finally brought Eldest Miss and the people she brought back.

"Eldest Miss! Eldest Miss! Our carriage is here!" The driver saw the Eldest Miss and Leader Guard Xiao from the distance and happily beckoned to the two.Then he quickly squeezed through the crowd to welcome: "Eldest Miss, you’re finally back! "

You Jin cheerfully nodded. She was still by Mrs. Song’s side, supporting her. She looked at the driver: "This isn’t the place to speak. Let's go back and talk."

There were six-seven people. Fortunately, Su Family’s carriage was large enough and they could squeeze in. After everyone was firmly seated, the driver shook his whip and hit the docile horse. The carriage noisily moved out of the dock and then went south to Wuliqiao. Shortly later, the carriage stopped steadily at the gate of Su’s house.

Right now, Uncle Wang and another little servant, Chun Sheng watched the door. The little servant was very clever. When he heard the sound of a carriage outside, he rushed out. Seeing Leader Guard Xiao jump off from the carriage, he knew that Eldest Miss was back and hurriedly notified Uncle Wang. Then he headed to the main courtyard to report: "Madam, Madam, Eldest Miss, Eldest Miss back!"

Mrs. Su had a headache from the matters that happened these days. When she heard the messenger’s call and thought those people came again. After carefully listening and hearing that the Eldest Daughter was back, she felt that her head wasn't painful and her movements were more nimble. She immediately stood up and joyfully went to welcome: "Eldest Miss is back?"

Mrs. Su’s personal maid, Chun Fen supported her to the door of the main courtyard. Both of them looked at Chun Sheng with joy on their faces: "Do speak!"

"It is Eldest Miss. This servant saw Leader Guard Xiao get out of the carriage and hurried over to let Madam know." Though Chun Sheng was a little panting, he smoothly replied: "She’s probably getting off the carriage now."

As soon as Mrs. Su heard that Eldest Daughter came back, she hurried out to welcome her. Chun Fen and Chun Sheng quickly followed. Auntie Song and Mrs. Han, who was at home, also heard the news and joined them. The entourage of six or seven people went to the front. A group of girls who were still studying in Su Family's study room heard the ruckus outside. Each and every one of them couldn't sit still and absent-mindedly looked out from time to time, for fear of missing any news.

"Mother!" Mrs. Su group had yet to exit the first entry door when You Jin group entered the gate and called her.

"It’s good that you’re back.!" Mrs. Su took in the person dressed in an ivory white round-neck, double-breasted gauze dress with lilac and purple white butterfly patterned skirt. Her hair combed into a small single snail coil. A matching purple jade pin was stuck at the top. Overall, her complexion was great and didn’t seem to be tortured by the journey. After separating from each other for a good few months, Mrs. Su and her daughter definitely missed each other. Their eyes couldn’t help but reddened a little.

She noticed behind her daughter were a few women of different age who weren’t well-dressed but gave a vibe of nobleness. She could not help but have some doubts: "These are?"

Didn't Daughter say she was going to Chaxiang to discuss business? Why did she bring so many people back? And Daughter was supporting one of the kind looking elderly. Her behavior was respectful. Not one bit like a servant?

"Here’s not the place to speak. Let's settle down first. We’ll slowly talk about it in a while!" You Jin smiled at Mrs. Su and motioned her with eyes.

Receiving the signal from her daughter, Mrs. Su nodded and cheerfully responded: "Jin-er is right. You all must be tired from the journey. We’ll rest for a while first. As for the rest, we’ll talk about it later?"

A group of more than ten people entered Su Family’s main courtyard in a somewhat formal but harmonious manner.

Receiving Auntie Song’s instruction from the master, she sought people to clean up the empty yard. She also called the kitchen staff to prepare a light meal. Then she sent someone to go to the city to fetch the doctor. It was quite hectic. Sitting in the kitchen and watching the kitchen ladies work away, Auntie Song was relieved: "Everything will be fine now Eldest Miss is back."

That’s right. Eldest Miss was gone for so many months. Although Third Madam was here to help Madam manage the household and Third Miss was also strong, Eldest Miss was the symbol of Su Family and the backbone of Su Family. As long as Eldest Miss was present, Su Family won’t be scared even if the sky fall. That’s because they all felt that the sky wouldn’t collapse with Eldest Miss here.

Not only did the servants think so, but also Mrs. Su and You Zhu, who have been running around like busy bees.

Regarding the story of Xiao Family, You Jin didn’t give the details. She just explained that they were Gentleman Xiao’s elders and she happened to encounter them and rescue them out of repaying life-saving grace. As soon as Mrs. Su heard that it was Eldest Young Master Xiao’s elders, she approvingly nodded: "So it’s really fate. It’s thanks to the two Gentleman Xiao’s help in the past few years that we reached here today. Now that Xiao Family encountered mishap, their family couldn’t stand aside and not reach out a hand. This was a matter of favor. "

Mrs. Su’s words made Mrs. Yu feel emotional. At the beginning, she saw Su Family in that light. She assumed Mrs. Su was a restless widow and her children were little vixens. That’s why Lin Yu didn't want to go home. Now she knew that her original impression of Su Family was so outrageous!

Mrs. Song jollily responded to Mrs. Su's words: "I always wonder what kind of mother raise an exquisite and beautiful person like You Jin. Although it’s the first time meeting Mrs. Su, your sincerity to my Xiao Family is really a blessing that my Xiao Family had cultivated for a few lifetimes. It’s also our two families’ fate! "

Mrs. Su group chatted with Xiao Family for a while. Auntie Song’s side passed on words that lunch was prepared. Su Family’s children who were locked in for one morning were finally released by old Teacher Chen. As soon as they heard that Eldest Sister came back, they all rushed to the main courtyard: "Eldest Sister!"

A group of small girls with different heights, but similar faces swarmed You Jin and made it difficult for her to walk. You Jin squatted down to hold You Duan and hold You Chou’s hand. She grinned: “Alright, alright. We have noble guests at home today. Whatever words can be left after the meal, okay? "

"Eldest Sister, we all miss you. I even thought you don't want us anymore!" Little Eighth hugged You Jin's neck tightly and refused to let go. So cute and adorable.

Looking at a group of jade fair, cute little girls, the hearts of Mrs. Song, Mrs. Yu, and others melt. Although Xiao Family was rich, they weren’t children-wise. Mrs. Song only had two sons. Mrs. Yu was the same. While Mrs. Zhao had one son and one daughter. They had never enjoyed the treatment of being surrounded around their knees by children. They couldn't resist showing a fond smile.

As soon as the girls heard that there were guests, they properly followed Yu Lan’s manner lessons and bowed. Seeing that the little girls knew propriety, Mrs. Song and others liked them. Each and every one smiled until their eyes were curved. Afterward, they had a lively meal together. You Jin personally sent Xiao Family to the cleaned yard where they’ll live. The hired doctor checked Xiao Family’s pulse and concluded there wasn’t much problem. After opening a maintenance prescription for Mrs. Song, You Jin left Xiao Family’s temporary living yard and headed to the main courtyard.

She distributed the small trinkets she brought back from the capital among the sisters one by one. Then she chatted for a good while before getting the attendants to bring the children back to the room for a nap. She, Mrs. Su, and Mrs. Han sat together and talked.

"Everything at home was fine during these months? Why do Mother and Third Aunt seem off?" Looking at the bags under Mrs. Su and Mrs. Han's eyes, You Jin felt something must had happened at home.

Mrs. Su stared at the You Jin as if she wanted to speak but was hesitant. In the end, she really didn't know how to open her mouth and sighed with annoyance: "I really don't know where to start!"

Looks like something did happen at home. Judging by Mrs. Su’s reaction, it should be just a trivial matter. If it was something big, she wouldn’t hold back when she returned. Since she could leave it until now when everything was sorted, it should be ok. You Jin was relieved and said, "It's fine. Now there’s just us family. Mother , Third Aunt, tell me whatever the problem is.”

Eyeing Mrs. Su's appearance of not knowing what to say, Mrs. Han sighed and turned to You Jin. She recounted the matter that Mrs. Su didn’t know how to bring up. "It’s like this. Five days ago…”

"She actually came knocking?" You Jin was a little shocked. At the beginning, troublemaker Yue Chang Lu was resolved. Not long later, Xiao Family’s mishap occurred. Now she thought about it, she had forgotten Wan Niang. Before she sorted her out, she dared to come to the door by herself: "She came looking for trouble and you let her have her way?"

She listened to Mrs. Han’s recount of Wan Niang brought Yue Wen Bao and stir a ruckus these days. Although the west side of the river didn’t have anyone, a group of villagers watched at the door. Mrs. Su felt their face was wiped off clean. Though she was so angry and worried to the point she couldn't sleep well for several days, she didn't know what to do. Today, when she heard that someone came, she thought Wan Niang had came to make trouble again. She had felt that her heart missed a beat.

"What else can I do? Let her fan out your life story. What will happen to marriage in the future?" One must know that when they settled Luohe Prefecture, Mrs. Su claimed to be a widow. Being a widow’s child was already a bad reputation. Being a separated wife’s children and also following the mother was even worse. Mrs. Su and the children left Dingyuan because Yue Da Fu went to the temple to find a master fortuneteller and was told the children in the family were repressing the family’s fate. Now the children were getting bigger, she couldn’t leave it alone!

You Jin was clueless about Mrs. Su’s scruples. She frowned slightly and spoke, "Mother, don’t worry. Since I am back, I will handle Wan Niang's affairs myself."

Mrs. Su knew that Eldest Daughter knew the limit. Since she said this, she must have a solution in mind. Still, she chipped in out of worry: "Jin-er, breaking the surface facade with Wan Niang won't do us good. We can't sacrifice the family for her."

Mrs. Su was still ill-at-ease. Fortunately, Wan Niang sought trouble during the day the last few times and You Zhu didn’t encounter it as she was in the city. With You Zhu’s nature, she would most likely rip the sky apart!

You Jin didn't overthink like Mrs. Su. But since Mrs. Su opened her mouth, You Jin wouldn’t drop her face and nodded, "I know the boundaries. Mother, be at ease."

Inside, she was already coming up with solutions.

The mother and daughter conversed for a while. The knots in Mrs. Su's heart was gone and tiredness slowly crept up. You Jin and Mrs. Han still had things to discuss. The two went to You Jin's study room in the backyard to not disturb Mrs. Su’s nap and continued their discussion.