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Hearing that they had money, the villagers knew that the Ling Xiao Inn was very generous, and since it was not a bad thing, they came to help out.

It was rare for it to not rain today, so everything went smoothly. It was just that after eighteen years, Xiaowan's mother died and had already turned into a pile of bones.

Ling Chaofeng was originally worried that the Xiaowan would be scared and look down on her, but she was her own mother so what was there to be afraid of? Finally, he was able to bring his mother to his side.

Just like this, the group of people rushed over before noon and sent Xiaowan's mother to the back mountain of Ling Xiao Inn. With more people gathering, they quickly buried them again.

Everyone was startled as they stared blankly at the dark sky. Aunt Zhang came over with an umbrella, and Zhang Luo and the others went down the mountain to get some silver.

When it rained, neither Ling Chaofeng nor the Xiaowan held up umbrellas. He took off his robe and covered Xiaowan's body, while the Xiaowan used his hands to cover his mother with stones that were piled densely on the grave so that the rain wouldn't seep in. When he raised his head, he discovered that his husband had protected her from the rain and his hair was already wet.

Xiaowan hurriedly stood up. "Let's go back. We're at the back of the mountain anyways, we can come here at any time."

Ling Chaofeng nodded. "Don't worry about it from now on."

They supported each other as they descended the mountain step by step. Xiaowan asked, "Is father and mother worried that the enemy family would dig up the grave to take revenge on you? So they don't want to leave anything behind in this world?"

She had always been threatened by the Madam Xu, so she naturally thought of this.

Ling Chaofeng said: Maybe it is, but in truth they do not know whether to leave anything behind, if I do not follow their orders, or build their tombstone for them? When a man dies, he will no longer know anything. When he is alive, it is better to live to understand. "

When they returned to the tavern, the villagers who came to help had already scattered. Xiaowan went to the kitchen to heat up some hot water and pulled Ling Chaofeng into the bathroom.

After being married for such a long time, although she had done all sorts of intimate things, this was the first time she had helped her husband to shower and rub his back. Although they were both naked, no one had any feelings for her.

Lying on her husband's sturdy back, she could no longer think of anything in this world that she could not rest at ease with.

Ling Chaofeng said in displeasure: "You're planning to stay like this forever, you're going to wrinkle your skin."

Xiaowan lazily said, "Hubby, your body is so warm. It's so comfortable."

The villagers who came to help returned to Qingling Village, and the news spread out. Aunt Wang brought along two nests to share with Wen Bao and Wen Juan, while Madam Xu was bored into the house, and had not seen anyone for a long time.

"The children are starving, and you don't cook." The Aunt Wang said, "What, is there no more time in the future?"

Madam Xu said with a startled look: "What are you eating, I just want to drink her blood and eat her flesh."

Aunt Wang said: "The men that went to help have returned, each person received 10 silver coins and a bag of rice, they are truly amazing, Ling Chaofeng was really generous with his money, and had amused them so much."

Madam Xu spat out: "Even if she knows to give it to someone else, she's not willing to give me a single copper. It's fine if she hates me, but Wen Bao and Wen Juan are siblings of her father, she doesn't care. I've thought it through, I won't be able to hope for anything else. If Mu Xiaowan has the ability, then don't fall into my hands.

Aunt Wang advised: "Speaking of which, how is she going to tell the boss of Rouge Shop about us? In a few days, we will go back to town and ask around."

Madam Xu frowned and stared at her. Aunt Wang said, "Don't go against the money. Those rouge, we sold them for a lot of money, didn't we?"

And on the day after the Qingming Festival, Yue Huaiyin brought Susu to the dock to deliver the goods. When she returned, he went to the tavern to rest, saying that she had craved the wild bamboo shoots and vegetables Uncle Biao talked about that day, and wanted to eat before returning.

She asked with a smile, "Why are there no Xiaowan and Manager Ling here?"

Aunt Zhang did not mention anything about Xiaowan's mother moving the tombs, she only said, "They are at the back of the mountain, and will be back soon."

Susu followed Aunt Zhang to the back kitchen. Aunt Zhang wanted her to bring some bamboo shoots back for Auntie Chen to eat, leaving Yue Huaiyin alone in the store. She subconsciously stood up and went to the back door, just in time to see Ling Chaofeng bringing Susu down the mountain.

They landed on the flat ground. Ling Chaofeng bent over and patted the dirt on Xiaowan's skirt while Xiaowan plucked the leaves and petals on his husband's head. After that, he did not know what kind of petting he had done, but Ling Chaofeng bent over slightly and Xiaowan suddenly jumped on his back, carrying her on his back.

As they got closer, they naturally saw each other. Seeing Yue Huaiyin standing at the back door looking towards them, Xiaowan patted her shoulder and said: "Hubby, put me down."

"It's fine." Ling Chaofeng disapproved and carried Xiaowan all the way to the front.

"You guys want to dig up bamboo shoots?" Yue Huaiyin asked.

"To take a walk." Xiaowan tidied up her skirt and politely asked, "Miss Yue, why are you here?"

Yue Huaiyin said that she wanted to try the bamboo shoots and wild vegetables here. They were walking towards the store, and seeing Susu coming over from the kitchen, the Xiaowan was immediately happy. She walked over and talked to him affectionately. All along, although the Xiaowan had been polite to her, they had truly parted ways.

After a while, the food was served to him. Uncle Biao cut the bamboo shoot tip into shreds and fried the spring rolls until they were 3 threads, then used wild vegetables to make tofu soup. After cooking the oil in the wok, he fried a few more large pork chops, as well as some wormwood juice and green rice dumplings.

Susu was eating happily, while the Xiaowan was chatting and laughing with her at the side. Only Yue Huaiyin did not know how to eat or taste, maybe she had eaten too many good things before, and did not care much about the skills of the Uncle Biao.

As for Ling Chaofeng, she was standing far behind the counter, not even looking at them. There was not even a single person who spoke to her.

Aunt Zhang came over with a food box. She said that she had made too many green balls and invited Yue Huaiyin to bring them back for her to have a taste for the shop assistant.

Yue Huaiyin thanked her and, up to this point, until she left the inn, other than saying "Goodbye", she did not say anything else.

On the carriage heading back, Susu carefully held onto the food box, not paying attention to Yue Huaiyin's expression. After entering the shop, she distributed the snacks to everyone, naturally leaving a portion for Yue Huaiyin.

After splitting the snacks, Susu moved her head forward, but she did not know that not long after she left, the young miss opened the door and threw the snacks out.

This scene caught Auntie Chen's eye. She held the dustpan with the broom and quietly retreated.

In the tavern, Xiaowan and Aunt Zhang prepared clothes for Ershan. They knew that he would be leaving for the capital in July, so even though they could buy everything there was to buy, it was still better to prepare clothes and shoes for themselves.

Other than his summer attire and his winter jacket, everyone was looking forward to seeing him become a High Scholar. They were hoping to see him under the tutelage of some high official in the capital.

Between the flying needles, her aunt laughed: "Wan'er, you don't like Miss Yue at all. It's fine if Susu isn't here, but when Susu is, it's even more obvious.

Xiaowan did not stop what she was doing. She wanted to sew a thick insole onto Ershan's shoes, so she held her hands down and said, "Little girl, since Aunt Wei understands, she will naturally stand on your side. But sometimes it is better to be a bit tactful when you are a person. Some people, you have to see her character, would rather offend the villain, not hypocrites. Perhaps, when you were being so polite to her, you angered her instead. "

"So if I enrage her, she will be able to think about other people's husbands in broad daylight?" The Xiaowan retorted, "Must everyone become her friends? What if I am unhappy, and who is she to me? I want to coax her to be happy? If you were to say that she had saved Susu and Auntie Chen, I will definitely not forget your kindness, but these are two different things. "

Your uncle and I have always been worried that your ears are soft and kind, and that you would be easily deceived by others. "

Xiaowan's gaze was straight with a hint of hatred, "When I came to the inn, I met uncle and aunt, met my husband and Ershan, and found out that there are good people in this world. Yesterday, if it wasn't because the three of us didn't have enough manpower, we wouldn't have been able to get Uncle and Ershan to go. There are so many people in the Qingling Village, so many years, yet no one has ever stood up to speak up for me, let alone those wives who are trying to cause trouble in front of that woman, watching her beat me up to get married. Aunt, before I came here to live a good life with you, every day, what I see is the ugliest face in the world, the most vicious heart. So many people, how can there not be a single good person? "

"Xiaowan …"

"But now I understand." Xiaowan said, "Other than those who urged the woman to hit me, the others who did not care and did not interfere were not bad people. They were just too cold and detached, and I cannot mistake them for bad people just because others did not help me. My husband said, We are in the business of opening an inn, regardless of family affairs. Although I can't understand what is going on here, I think the same is true for us. In this world, no one should do anything for someone else. What right do you have to make others take responsibility for your own matters? "

Aunt Zhang listened in a daze and said while holding his face: "I thought you were happy all day long, but you don't think that deep down inside your head. So you actually know about it in your heart?"

Xiaowan shook her head: "Now that we started to talk, I just started. I normally wouldn't think too much. Aunt, when I barged in that day and saw Miss Yue leaning on the bed with her legs exposed, I knew that nothing had happened to them, but I was just unhappy.

As they were speaking, Ling Chaofeng happened to be standing behind them. He did not expect the incident that day to have such a profound impact on the Xiaowan.

Although he had barely looked at Yue Huaiyin, if Yue Huaiyin really wanted to deal with Xiaowan one day, the Xiaowan would not be her match.

Yue Huaiyin was once the most famous courtesan in the capital. Under her skirt, it wasn't that she had prostrated herself before many men, but rather … How many men had died.