Madam Huang how could she forget that all the good fortune of the old Yun family came from little Sweetie.
Dispelling rat disasters, slaying earth dragons, and eliminating wild wolves.
Even when kidnapped by human traffickers, she still managed to escape unharmed.
What kind of constitution did this little girl have?
It was too heaven-defying!
She truly regretted not giving birth to a son.
If she had, she could have married little Xi Tian into her family as her daughter-in-law.
But it was alright, the Yun family still had two boys.
Yun Jinhe was studying in the county town, already fifteen years old.
He was not suitable for Xiao Ran.
Yun Jinshan was thirteen this year, he could be considered...
Then they could find a son-in-law for the Chen manor, and have Yun Jinshan marry into the family.
This way, they could share in little Sweetie's good fortune, and also form a relationship with the Yun family.
Madam Huang thought she was too clever.
"Madam, they have all left!" Jasmine reminded her softly.
Just now, Madam seemed to have thought of something good and was smiling like a simpleton.
The children had all returned to the Yun family's main house, why was Madam still giggling foolishly?
"Quick... quickly drive the carriage over!"
She had just seen Qin Yiyi and Yun Jinshan exchanging glances, and this absolutely would not do.
No matter what, one had to be one step ahead to seize the initiative.
While pleasing the prefect's daughter was important, her own daughter's lifelong happiness also needed to be put on the agenda.
Madam Huang rushed into the Yun family's courtyard, afraid that if she was a step late, Yun Jinshan would be snatched away.
Today, Zhao Guihua had cooked a large pot of corn grits, thick and sticky.
As soon as the lid was lifted, a rich aroma wafted out.
Coarse grain porridge with salted duck eggs, then a bowl of fried egg paste, and a bunch of fresh scallions.
This way of eating was what the Yun family loved most...
The Qin sisters and Chen Xiao Ran, although daughters of high officials, were not picky eaters.
They seemed to really like the rural food and life.
"Wow, it smells so good!" Chen Xiao Ran's eyes sparkled.
She loved coarse grain porridge the most.
Unfortunately, at home, her mother said this stuff had no nutritional value and insisted she eat rice and oil pancakes.
Madam Gu smiled slightly, "If it's delicious, eat more. There's still a lot in the pot!"
Today, the village chief's family slaughtered a pig, and the men had all gone to the feast.
So, only Madam Gu and the three daughters-in-law were left in the old Yun family.
At the dining table, there were no delicious dishes, only pickled cabbage and radishes, as well as mustard greens and salted cucumbers, etc...
But the children ate with relish.
Yun Jinshan held a large bowl, turned it slightly, slurped, and a bowl of coarse grain porridge was gone.
Madam Huang, as a guest, also held a bowl of porridge and ate slowly.
"Oh my, Jinshan eats so fast. Xiao Ran, quickly go and serve Jinshan some porridge!"
Madam Huang nudged Chen Xiao Ran and winked at her.
Hu Xier smiled and said, "Let this servant do it!"
"No, no, let Xiao Ran do it!" Madam Huang politely refused.
Chen Xiao Ran: "..."
Mother, what are you planning again?
For no reason, why should I serve porridge to Jinshan?
In the Yun family, she was only closest to little Xi Tian.
As for Yun Jinshan, she wasn't familiar with him.
Liu Cuirong and Gao Fengjuan stared intently at Madam Huang.
The cold glint in their eyes seemed to want to kill her, terrifyingly so.
Madam Gu raised her eyebrows and looked thoughtfully at Madam Huang, saying nothing.
The general trend in the family was slowly changing.
The second daughter-in-law and third daughter-in-law both wanted to please the Qin sisters.
But those two young girls didn't seem to buy it.
Now Madam Huang had come to curry favor with her grandson.
Things seemed to be getting more and more chaotic...
Finally, it was Jin Huaihua who served Yun Jinshan a bowl of porridge.
The awkward atmosphere then returned to normal.
Madam Huang put down her chopsticks and smiled awkwardly, "I came in a hurry this time and didn't bring any gifts."
"Since the children like candy, I bought some more."
After speaking, she called out towards the door, "Bring the candy in!"
A moment later, Madam Huang's coachman carried a large sack and walked in heavily.
Madam Gu's mouth twitched.
This prefect's wife had gone to great lengths to please and flatter.
This sack of candy was worth more than a bag of corn.
Madam Huang untied the mouth of the bag, casually took out a handful of candy, and placed it in front of the Qin sisters and little Xi Tian.
"Try it quickly, both adults and children nowadays like this kind of candy!"
Qin Yiyi and Qin Fenglan exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat disdainful.
"Thank you, Madam Chen, we don't like candy!"
The sisters directly refused.
Little Xi Tian, however, peeled a candy and offered it to Madam Gu, "Mother, eat candy!"
Madam Gu smiled and shook her head, "Mother doesn't eat!"
She had eaten too much of this kind of candy before she got married...
Madam Huang was overjoyed, as long as little Sweetie liked it, that was enough.
Yun Jinshan, not receiving any candy, felt quite depressed.
He thought he had been forgotten, but unexpectedly, Madam Huang gave him two of the most valuable and precious gifts.
"Xiao Ran, go to the carriage and bring the sword and folding fan!"
These two items were accessories of Prefect Chen.
They had been used for too long, and their color had become a little dull, so they were thrown into the carriage and ignored.
Today was a good opportunity to do a favor.
To foster a relationship between Xiao Ran and Jinshan.
A moment later, Chen Xiao Ran walked in with a silver sword and a green bamboo folding fan.
"Boys should be accomplished in both literary and martial arts, able to practice sword fighting for strength, and hold a fan for painting."
Madam Huang handed the sword and folding fan to Yun Jinshan, "Here, this is from me, take it..."
Children from ordinary families would surely have their eyes light up and be overjoyed at the sight of these two items.
But Yun Jinshan didn't like them much.
He did not accept Madam Huang's gifts, but looked at his mother, "Mother, I'm full, I'm going out to feed the chickens!"
Madam Gu nodded, "Go!"
She greatly admired her grandson's integrity and character for not bowing to power and wealth.
Once he accepted the sword and fan, the nature of the matter would change.
Madam Huang's smile froze.
What was going on?
Why wouldn't Yun Jinshan accept such valuable things?
Weren't country children greedy for money and possessions?
Qin Yiyi looked at Yun Jinshan's retreating back, a smile of admiration rising to her lips...
"Hmph, ran into a wall, didn't you?" Liu Cuirong said sarcastically.
Gao Fengjuan also had a look of schadenfreude and chuckled slyly.
Serves you right for trying to please everyone and getting nothing in return.
Madam Huang's expression became a little strained.
Why were these people from Dashui Village all against her?
After eating a bowl of coarse grain porridge, Madam Huang gave Chen Xiao Ran some more instructions and then left by carriage.
She did not take her daughter back.
As long as she stayed at the Yun family, there would be a chance to get close to Yun Jinshan.
As for the sack of candy, Madam Huang also gave it to little Xi Tian.
The Qin sisters did not appreciate it, and she couldn't force her kindness on them.
It was better to be sensible.
Little Xi Tian distributed some to the naughty boys and aunts in the village.
The rest was kept to eat with her little girlfriends.
The large house next to the Yun family.
Xiao Jinheng had slept for two days and finally woke up.
However, his face was still swollen and red, looking sickly and lacking energy...