Chapter 156 - 134: Hidden_3
Qian Yixiu stomped her feet in frustration.
Meanwhile, in the main hall, Qian Sangui was very happy entertaining the guests, constantly asking people to pour more tea, hand out candies, and serve sunflower seeds. For so many years, their New Year’s had been quiet, with only a few relatives stopping by to wish them well. Today, however, one group of guests after another visited his house, which filled him with joy.
Lady Wu, worried that he would overexert himself and fall ill again, asked him to rest on the bed. He waved his hand dismissively, "I’m perfectly fine, not tired at all." Despite his protest, he supported himself only until lunch before finally lying down on the bed.
On the second day of the new year, Qian Xiang returned to her maternal home. Lady Wang didn’t go back to her own maternal home because she was waiting for her daughter Qian Manwan. Only Qian Sigui’s family and Qian Manchuan’s family visited their wives’ maternal homes.
Old man Qian then invited the third house’s family to dine in the big courtyard, as it was more lively with more people around. Qian Yixiu, however, stayed at home to accompany Cheng Yue and didn’t go. After several days of consolation, Cheng Yue’s mood had somewhat stabilized. Accompanied by her daughter, she was even able to do some embroidery in the eastern chamber, but she still spaced out more often than not.
On the fifth day, after breakfast, the two young girls, Qian Manxia and Qian Xiaoyu, dressed up beautifully in their fine clothes and went to the village to meet a few girls and daughters-in-law they had arranged to meet and go to town to watch a play. They had some pocket money on them and said they wouldn’t come back for lunch, planning to eat directly in town instead.
It seemed like it was the first time that the young auntie had gone out with her peers to do something she enjoyed, and Qian Yixiu felt excited for her. She even reminded her, "Today the town will definitely be bustling. Auntie, bring extra money, so you can buy something if you see something you like."
The young girl nodded and said with a smile, "Auntie understands. What do Jinwa and Xiuxiu like to eat? I’ll buy some for you two."
Qian Yixiu said, "We have plenty of delicious food at home, Auntie, just take care of yourself." Then she pulled her aside, had her bend down, and whispered in her ear, "If you happen to run into that Wan Dazhong, Auntie, please don’t pay any attention to him. He has bad intentions towards you, he’s not a good person."
Qian Manxia blushed and slapped Qian Yixiu’s bottom, scolding her, "What nonsense are you talking about? If you keep this up, I’m going to tell Mother."
Qian Yixiu rubbed her bottom in dismay, as small as she was, that’s where everyone seemed to aim when they were upset with her.