Mi Xaing 'er knew that the people in the house must have heard everything clearly, so she decided not to hide it anymore. "Yun Jingting, I'm just afraid that you'll make a mistake …"
Yun Laohu straightened her back confidently. "What mistake would I make? Eat!"
Tang Xiling smiled happily. She stood up and handed Yun Laohu a boiled egg. "Jingting, eat!"
Mi Xaing 'er scratched her ear.
What?
Jingting?
Wasn't this address too intimate?
Yun Laohu took the egg from her mother-in-law and happily cracked it open. She peeled the skin and held it out to her daughter-in-law. "Here, have a bite first!"
Tang Xiling was even happier when she saw this. This son-in-law was really good. He knew how to dote on his daughter. "Jingting, eat it yourself. Don't worry about her. I have another one here!"
Mi Xaing 'er was not in the mood to eat eggs. "Yun Jingting, I want to ask you something. You didn't tell me that the wedding has been set for tomorrow."
"Why didn't I tell you? Didn't I say that you don't have to worry about anything?"
He was still so self-righteous!
Yun Laohu looked at Tang Xiling. "Mom, let me report to you. I've already asked the village chief to pass on the message to the entire village. Tomorrow, according to the village's custom, we'll hold a banquet in our courtyard for three days starting at five in the afternoon. We'll invite everyone in the village!"
Banquet for three days!
Tang Xiling's eyes widened. In that era where everyone could just eat their fill, it was a big deal for anyone to have a guest. No one dared to ask them to stay for a meal.
This son-in-law was great!
Banquet for three days!
And the entire village could eat as they pleased!
How "rich and powerful" was he?
She was also happy. She understood that this son-in-law wanted to marry her daughter in a grand manner in front of everyone in the village.
But on second thought, would it cause trouble for a cadre in the army to hold such a grand wedding?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Tang Xiling was a very meticulous person. Although she pretended to be crazy on the surface, she understood everything in her heart. She had now completely accepted Yun Jingting and slowly regarded him as her family. Of course, she hoped that everything would go smoothly for him.
She couldn't help but ask, "Jingting, I have two concerns. First, the expenses of this wedding banquet will definitely be high. Is there a need for that? Second, people nowadays pay attention to simplicity in marriage. If you do the opposite of others, won't it be a little too ostentatious?"
Yun Jingting also understood that her mother-in-law was doing this for her own good. "Mom, I'll say the same thing again. I don't want Mi Xaing 'er to suffer. A girl only gets married once in her life. We have to do it in a grand manner. Besides, you and Xiang' er haven't dared to raise your heads in front of outsiders all these years because of your family background. Now is the right time. We can use this wedding to show everyone that you have me now. No one can look down on us casually."
This is
The Tang Xiling was speechless.
What else is there to say?
Yun Jingting had already done everything she could think of. There was nothing else to be picky about this son-in-law anymore.
Mi Xaing 'er continued the conversation. "Yun Jingting, I really don't care what others think. Even if we don't have this wedding, even if we don't have you as our backing, if anyone wants to bully us, I still won't agree to it."
Yun Laohu's gaze was filled with deep affection. "I believe that. I know very well what kind of woman I'm marrying. It won't be that easy for anyone to bully you."
I'm a soldier, and I'm destined to dedicate all my energy to the army and the country. I can't revolve around my small family every day, and I can't give my wife and children enough time and care. Maybe one day, I'll have to go to the front line, charge into battle, and even bleed. Therefore, this wedding is also for myself. I don't want to have any regrets before the glory, especially when it comes to marriage. "
This time …
It was Mi Xaing 'er's turn to be speechless.
The obligations and responsibilities of a soldier were actually so heavy in her husband's understatement.
Yun Jingting looked around at everyone and shrugged casually. She thoughtfully added, "Alright, I have to go. I have to go to the army today. I still have a meeting to attend. Oh right, I've already informed the village chief. In the afternoon, he will use the village committee's loudspeaker to broadcast the news of the wedding banquet. We don't have to go door to door to inform them."
She clapped her hands. "I'll go and inform Dr. Xiao. After all, there will be many people coming and going at home tomorrow. It's better if he doesn't show up. I'll also send him some breakfast while I'm at it."
Mi Xaing 'er quickly added, "I'll go with you too."
She turned back to the kitchen and scooped a big bowl of porridge. She still added steamed buns, eggs, and pickled vegetables. She placed it on a tray and followed Yun Jingting to the backyard.
As soon as the two of them turned around the corner, Mi Xaing 'er grabbed him. Although she had a lot to say in her heart, she didn't know where to start.
Yun Jingting put one hand in his trouser pocket and lowered his head slightly to look at her. There was a hint of teasing in his doting tone. "Why? Don't be awkward. It's not like you to be like this …"
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Yun Laohu reached out his arm and hugged her. "Oh, what's wrong with my wife? You're going to get married tomorrow. Are you overwhelmed with emotions?"
"Go …"
Yun Jingting sighed softly and took the opportunity to tidy her braids. "Xiang 'er, I still feel that the wedding is too rushed. It can't be perfect. Let alone you, even I have regrets in my heart now. You know, the leaders in the army won't come. My parents aren't around either. The only person who can be considered as the man's family is my sister. Do you feel aggrieved? "
"I … I don't feel aggrieved …"
She lowered her head slightly and glanced at Yun Jingting's reflection at her feet. He was still handsome with broad shoulders and long legs. "Yes, what you said just now was about the family of a soldier. I also want to say a few words. I know in my heart that marrying you and becoming a soldier's wife will indeed make me feel more lonely than ordinary women. But I feel that you've given me more than ordinary husbands. I'm very happy …"
Husband?
This was the first time Mi Xaing 'er said these two words. She felt a little shy. She lowered her head and quickly walked past Yun Jingting.
I'm very happy to marry you …
When Yun Laohu heard this, he was overjoyed. He wanted to catch up with his wife and hug her passionately. Just as he walked behind Mi Xaing 'er, he stopped and turned around. "No, I'm still worried. I still want to ask you about Li Bubai's incident. Did it have anything to do with you?"
Yun Jingting burst out laughing. "Are you done yet? You really know how to spoil the mood. This is the time for us to be emotional. Why did you mention Li Bubai? Just remember one thing. No matter what happened to that bastard, it has nothing to do with you. He deserved it. Also, as long as I'm around, no one can bully you or this family. That's all."
After he finished speaking, he took the tray from Mi Xaing 'er's hands. He turned around and strode into the backyard. In a low voice, he said, "Doctor Xiao, I'm here to bring you food!"
Xiao Qingshan quickly came out to welcome him. When she saw Yun Jingting's tall figure, she felt a little embarrassed. After all, the other party was a high-ranking leader while she was just a subordinate. Their statuses could be said to be worlds apart. "Head Of Yun, why did you have to bring me food personally?"
"Ah," Yun Laohu said casually. "Doctor Xiao, look at what you're saying. What do you mean by 'personally'? Let's not talk about other things. You're older than me. Just based on this, isn't it only right for me to bring you food? Also, I have a few things to say to you."
Xiao Qingshan's eyes were filled with curiosity. "You have something to say to me?"
She turned sideways. "Then hurry into the house!"
Yun Laohu did not stand on ceremony. He strode into the house and placed the tray on the table before standing to the side. "Doctor Xiao, eat. Let's talk while we eat!"
Xiao Qingshan looked at the tray and was really touched. In that era, eggs were considered a luxury item.
He looked at Mi Xaing 'er, who had just entered the house. "Really, Xiao Mi, I've troubled you at your house for so long. It's already good enough that you're giving me food and water. You even have to take extra care of me. I don't even know what to say. Also, your mother said that she wanted to give me a chicken thigh from yesterday's roast chicken no matter what. Your family …"
He did not continue speaking.
But in his heart, he knew very well that in the seven to eight years that he had been demoted, there were many people who made things worse. There were even people who kicked him when he was down. However, the number of people who helped him in his hour of need could be counted on one hand.
At the mention of food …
Yun Jingting said graciously, "Doctor Xiao, I'm here to specially inform you that Mi Xaing 'er and I will be holding a three-day banquet. Although it's not convenient for you to show up, there will definitely be good food for you. I'll get Fu Bowen to send it over to you. There will be plenty of good wine and meat!"
Mi Xaing 'er leaned against the door and smiled. The morning sun shone on her face, as if there was a layer of light yellow halo. When the sunlight shone into her eyes, it was as if the most dazzling jewels were embedded in them.
Xiao Qingshan stared at her with a complicated expression on his face. After a long time, he sighed. "You look so much like my daughter now. I haven't seen her for seven to eight years. I don't know what she looks like now!"
He slowly turned around and faced the window. He secretly used his fingers to wipe away the moisture at the corners of his eyes …
Mi Xaing 'er did not dare to say anything more. She was afraid that she would stab him in the heart.
Yun Jingting was a man after all. He liked to speak his mind. "Doctor Xiao, since you've already mentioned it, don't mind me asking? During this period of time when you were demoted, I don't think any family members came to visit you. Are you willing to talk about your situation? What I mean is, is there anything I can help you with? Can I bring a letter to you and your family or ask them to meet secretly? Even if they don't speak, it'll be good to see them from afar!"
Yun Laohu's voice was sincere. "To be honest, my mother and I have been separated for many years. Although I don't say it out loud, I understand how it feels when your family is not together!"
These words touched the softest corner of Xiao Qingshan's heart. For seven to eight years, no one had offered him help so gently.
When a person was rich and safe, they could care less about everything. However, when faced with adversity, they would become especially fragile and yearn for the friendship and concern of others.
Xiao Qingshan pondered for a moment before he said slowly, "I used to be quite successful. I have a beautiful family, a beautiful wife, and a successful career. When I was at the peak of my life, I never thought that this day would come!"
“”
"After that, as you can see, my life was turned upside down. I went from being a highly respected doctor to being a reactionary authority. Don't even talk about that torment. Now that I think about it, I'm scared. I don't even know how I got through it. In any case, my wife left. She didn't want to live that kind of inhumane life with me, so I had nothing to say!"
His gaze was a little empty, as if he had returned to a long time ago. "When I was first demoted to the village, my daughter was also by my side. Later, an enemy took my daughter as a hostage in order to force me to hand over my ancestral secret prescription. He brought her to a place that I didn't know about with all kinds of groundless accusations. She was only 18 years old at that time. As a father, I didn't protect her well. Many times in the middle of the night, I felt so disheartened that I wanted to die!"
When Mi Xaing 'er heard this, she couldn't help but shudder. She had a bad feeling in her heart. An 18-year-old girl had been kidnapped by an enemy. Even if she didn't die, she would probably be skinned alive. "Then after so many years, you didn't hear any news about her?"
Xiao Qingshan shook his head. "The world is so chaotic, and I'm just a demoted person. How can I have the right to investigate this? No one is willing to look for trouble and poke their nose into my business!"
What he said was true!
The rich would have distant relatives deep in the mountains, but the poor would be ignored in the busy city.
Mi Xaing 'er asked carefully, "What about your wife? Although she's gone, you can't leave the child alone, right?"
Xiao Qingshan shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Let's not talk about it. Let's not talk about it!"
Yun Laohu patted her thigh. "Alright, since I know about this, I'll help you find out more about it!"
Xiao Qingshan was so excited that her hands were trembling. Her lips couldn't help but tremble slightly. "You're the Head Of Yun! Are you really willing to help?"
Yun Jingting smiled. "Really! I'm not good with words. I'll definitely do what I promise you. To tell you the truth, my sister works in the Provincial Public Security Bureau. She should be able to help you find someone!"
----- Digression —
The Xiao family's ancestral secret prescription was very valuable. Many people were fighting over it. Who would get it in the end?
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