Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1000 - Return home in glory (Part 6)

Chapter 1000 -1000: Return home in glory! (Part 6)

Chapter 1000 -1000: Return home in glory! (Part 6)

Liu Sisi indeed felt some impatience at the moment.

Returning to her hometown was supposed to be a joyous event, but as soon as she returned, she was surrounded by people, spouting all kinds of flattering compliments which admittedly made one feel joyful.

The only exception was the woman to her right, who was like a cannonade of words.

Liu Sisi couldn’t quite remember who this woman was, only that she had squeezed over soon after sitting down, full of combativeness.

A buzz resounded in her ears, and the smile on her face became increasingly strained. Yet the other party seemed blissfully unaware, continuing to talk animatedly without repeating a single phrase for a whole two hours. She was intimidatingly forceful.

“…Your Highness may not know, but my niece is fifteen this year, just the right age to match with your Xuan’er. She’s the very image of plump, round beauty, a face brimming with good fortune. If she were to serve your Xuan’er, she would definitely take great care of him!”

The woman showed no sign of holding back, continuing to show off relentlessly.

Liu Sisi remained silent, but someone nearby couldn’t stand it any longer and couldn’t help revealing the other’s true colors.

“Old Wang’s family, we’re all villagers here, who doesn’t know what kind of stuff your big girl is made of? With her ‘squatty’ presence… and the body that has to take a breather at every step, how could she possibly match up to Xuan’er?”

This shrew actually thought of stuffing her own daughter into Di Xuan’s arms? Didn’t she see what her girl was like?

Di Xuan had transformed from a frail child into a sturdy young man, with handsome facial features, a courteous smile, composure in his demeanor, and a dress sense that was extraordinary. But most importantly, he was the legitimate son of the Marquis Yongping and was destined to inherit the title.

With such exemplary qualities, just one could make people fight tooth and nail for it. Not to mention when they were all combined together, it inevitably led people to sharpen their wits in the hope of getting ahead.

And indeed, no sooner had they sat down than someone set their sights on him.

Old Wang’s family’s face changed color!

These plague-stricken creatures! How dare they pull me down like this, I’ll show them when I get back!

She made up her mind on the spot, and her expression quickly changed, as the smile returned to her aged face.

“Oh! It was just a suggestion from me, after all, isn’t it Sisi who makes the final decision? Sisi, am I right?”

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Liu Sisi pursed her lips and continued to smile faintly without saying a word.

That woman from Old Wang’s family had incredibly thick skin, and immediately went on with her own agenda: “Sisi, don’t take it the wrong way. My eldest son is thirteen this year, a perfect match for your YingEr. The young people can get to know each other first, and if they get along, then we can talk about the next step…”

This statement caused Guihua, sitting beside her, to immediately pull a long face, and she slammed down her chopsticks!

She stood up and scolded loudly, “Old Wang’s family, have you no shame! To dare, in my presence, to snatch away my future daughter-in-law, if I don’t teach you a lesson today, tomorrow anyone might climb on my head and call the shots!”

The Land Officer’s wife sitting on Liu Sisi’s left side could not stand it any longer either, “Old Wang’s family, the engagement of Zhang Peng’s home’s Zhang Yun and the Di family’s eldest daughter is a matter witnessed by all, how can you be so shameless as to embarrass the Zhang family to their face?”

Though Zhang Family now had the Di family’s protection and had become a fourth-rank military officer,

this was an official rank! Far superior to even the county head, reaching the ends of the earth! And yet Old Wang’s family dared to offend them, did she not wonder how many heads she had to spare?

It was precisely because they knew Zhang Family had become a fourth-rank military officer under the protection of the Di family, that was what made people envious, wasn’t it?

Everyone had their own little schemes in mind, but today, with the Di family’s members just back, who would bring up these annoying matters to blame?

Old Wang’s family certainly didn’t think so!

It was rare to have such a good opportunity to get close to Liu Sisi today, if the days changed, who knew if there would still be such a chance.

“Oh! Where am I bringing shame to Brother Zhang’s family? Have I not just forgotten this matter? Mrs. Zhang won’t be angry, will she?”

Pfft!

Isn’t it just about clinging to a powerful thigh in time? Is there really a need to be so smug about it?

Old Wang’s family said with a smile, exuding the ruffian air of a countryside woman to the fullest.

Making one unable to rebuke, truly a frustration stuck in the chest, unable to go up or down.

Guihua’s face turned green and white with change, wishing she could give the other a slap on the face.

She felt it was necessary to say something, she couldn’t help but to glance around, Di Family’s home, both inside and outside, was filled with tables and chairs, not only occupying every bit of the courtyard, but even outside the main entrance there were dozens of tables set up, too many people had come today!

Indeed, the times were hard nowadays, so a good opportunity to freeload a meal was not to be missed by anyone.

“Everyone listen well to me! Yun Er and YingEr’s marriage had been settled several years ago, if anyone continues to be ignorant of the times, don’t blame me for being ruthless if you get a slap on the face!”

The surroundings were silent, no one spoke.

Liu Sisi also coughed lightly twice, confirming what Guihua had said: “Yun Er and YingEr’s marriage was indeed settled back in our hometown. At that time, the Di Family was still an ordinary family. Brother Zhang later fought bravely on the battlefield and was rewarded by His Majesty with the task of a fourth-rank military officer, truly earning his rank with his own sword and spear on the battlefield.”

After speaking, she deliberately scanned the crowd.

Old Wang’s family, having been intimidated and frightened this way, finally quieted down.

Everyone chatted and laughed, and they continued eating until the moon was high in the sky before dispersing, all full and satisfied.

“Sisi, today I owe you a lot…”

Guihua gripped Liu Sisi’s hand tightly, her heart overflowing with unspoken gratitude.

Everyone thought that Zhang Peng’s position today was all thanks to Di Yelei’s endorsement, but beyond Di Yelei’s help, it also related to the military achievements Zhang Peng himself had made.

Liu Sisi quickly held her hand in return: “Why thank me? Others may not know, but how could I not know? The military rank is earned through real battles, not the protection everyone imagines it to be. Besides, Ye Lei learned his martial arts from Brother Zhang. I have a clear conscience about this.”

“Still, I must thank you!” Guihua said earnestly.

Although Zhang Peng never spoke of it, most people both inside and outside the imperial court likely thought the same. Only Zhang Peng himself knew how much effort he had put in, yet he never received everyone’s recognition, and the frustration in his heart could not be spoken.

But today, Liu Sisi’s words lifted the last barrier in Guihua’s heart, making her feel much better. She resolved to find a good time to properly tell Zhang Peng.

These words had already reached Zhang Peng’s ears.

In front of others, he smiled faintly and said he knew.

But alone, he covered his face and cried heartily, releasing all the pent-up frustrations from the bottom of his heart. Then, he straightened his back once more and strode away with his head held high.