Chapter 700 gather together
Ye Jiu arrived at the main courtyard just in time for the people from the first and second branches to deliver their New Year gifts.
Old man Ye asked them to stay for lunch. Although Mrs. He didn’t want to see her son at all, she admitted that her grandchildren were quite good. Thus, even though she was impatient, she still suppressed the urge to send them away.
It wasn’t until Ye Jiu walked in that a smile finally bloomed on Mrs. He’s face.
"Xiaojiu is here; come here quickly, come to mother," Mrs. He called out to Ye Jiu while seated on the kang.
Ever since Ye Jiu’s origin had been revealed, Mrs. He had continuously felt deep insecurity. She wished she could keep Ye Jiu by her side at all times, just to avoid someone taking him away.
Unfortunately, she knew about his origins but still couldn’t let Ye Jiu know, because she was afraid, afraid her daughter would feel uncomfortable and grow distant from her.
Ye Jiu was unaware of Mrs. He’s true feelings. She just felt that her mother had become particularly clingy recently.
Ye Jiu took the item from the Attendant, then gestured to her, "You can go back first, no need to wait for me."
She was going to stay here for quite a while, and it was also very cold outside. She felt bad for making someone wait outside.
Moreover, although the family had started using servants, it was just a typical peasant household; there was no need to be too strict with formalities.
The Attendant understood Ye Jiu’s kindness. Initially, she was very cautious, but later, seeing that the girl always meant it when she said these words, and considering the safety of a peasant household, she relaxed.
Furthermore, the young lady didn’t like being followed step by step in her life, so unless necessary, she and the Serving Maid usually didn’t stick close to Ye Jiu.
After the Attendant left, Ye Jiu, holding the tiger skin, came to Mrs. He’s side, "Mother, look at this great thing I just got. It’s really warm; it’ll be perfect for you and father."