Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 614 United Brothers_1

In the afternoon, Steward Ding rushed excitedly into the main courtyard, "Third Master and Young Master Rongchuan have returned."

Zhulan embraced Yu Yi, "Little Yu Yi, did you hear that? Your mom and dad are home."

Steward Ding then went to arrange for the returning house servants, and soon, Chang Lian and the others all arrived in the main courtyard. Zhulan looked at them—this journey had not been easy, and their complexions were all rather poor, "It’s peace at last, coming home is good."

Without them, she would worry incessantly day after day, even fearing that someone might think the Zhou family had a future heir and therefore might attack Chang Lian and Rongchuan. Despite Zhou Shuren’s calm demeanor, he too was deeply concerned.

After Chang Lian had some warm tea from home, he finally felt settled, "Mother, we have returned safely."

Upon hearing this, Zhulan asked, "Did something happen?"

Still shaken, Chang Lian didn’t hold back, "The carriage Chu Chu and I were in got spooked. If our family’s young servant hadn’t been so skilled, and Shen Xing the expert wasn’t there, Chu Chu and I would have surely been injured."

He knew clearly that the attack was aimed at him. Whether he got hurt or disabled, it would be a huge blow to the Zhou family. Thus, he dared not delay even for a moment and hurried home as fast as he could, despite the heavy snowfall, all for the sake of getting home early.

Zhulan’s expression sank. So, someone had indeed made a move against the Zhou family. She just didn’t know if it was to make the Zhou household’s success short-lived or to clear the way for Shen Yang, "It seems you’ve attracted quite a bit of attention. You should be pleased about that."

Chang Lian, "...."

He was indeed quite happy. Someone targeting him meant they viewed him as a threat. But the danger and the excitement were still frightening after the fact. A person only has one life, and once it’s gone, it’s really gone.

Zhulan holding Yu Yi said, "Chu Chu, stop looking this way, come here and have a hug!"

No matter how young, a child has a sense for their own mother. Chu Chu had not long departed when Yu Yi, usually so easy to care for, became fussy and cried a lot, even getting sick once and frightening Zhulan enough to keep a doctor on call continuously in the household.

Now, observing the little one constantly looking at her mother, there was an invisible bond between mother and daughter.

Tears welled up in Chu Chu’s eyes with excitement. She hurriedly checked herself over, noticing that the chill on her body was gone, before carefully taking her daughter into her arms. Holding her daughter’s soft little body, she said, "Yu Yi, I’m your mom, mom is back."

The little one sensed her mom, but children don’t have much memory. She struggled for a bit until Chu Chu busily soothed her, and after a while, she calmed down and stopped moving.

Zhulan remarked that after all, they were mother and daughter, how quickly the child had settled down. She turned to look at Rongchuan. It had been nearly a year since he had left, "You’ve grown taller and much sturdier."

Rongchuan said, "I worried Auntie."

Zhulan smiled, "It wasn’t just I who was worried at home."

Rongchuan’s ears turned red, and he coughed, hastily changing the subject, "Auntie, Xue Mei sister sent some things for you."

Zhulan didn’t tease Rongchuan any further. The boy was thin-skinned, but it had been a year, and Rongchuan had grown more handsome. A fine young man, he was even taller than Shuren. Ahem, well, it seems all the children at home were growing taller than Shuren.

Zhulan further inquired about the children’s life back in their old home, and knowing that all was well, she felt relieved.

Zhulan looked at Chu Chu, still inquiring, "Are your parents-in-law doing well?"

Chu Chu’s hand, patting her daughter’s back, paused. She thought of her parents’ words when she was returning and felt a sense of loss, "Dad and mom are quite well."

Zhulan heard and didn’t pursue further, for she could guess without asking: with Jiang Ming gone from the Dong family and her father-in-law stepped back, Chu Chu and Chang Lian must have been disturbed quite a bit.

Zhulan felt sympathy for the weary children, who had also been scared on their journey, and suggested they all go back to rest first.

Rongchuan returned to his yard and began unpacking his luggage, taking out the gift he had prepared for Xue Han, the corners of his eyes softening.

Xia Mo smiled, "The gift the young master chose, Miss will definitely like it." freewebnoveℓ.com

Rongchuan smiled, "Alright, you should head back and see your family too."

"Thank you, young master."

In the third room, Chu Chu had coaxed her little daughter to sleep, and the bath water had been delivered. After bathing and changing clothes, she sat beside the bed, staring at her daughter in a daze.

Chang Lian, having finished his bath, came out, "Still thinking about what your mother-in-law said?"

Dong Chuchu took a towel and gestured for her husband to sit down, carefully wiping his hair as she spoke, "I’m not thinking about my parents’ words, but I’m worried. Though we’ve refused, with my elder brother’s temperament, plus our parents getting older, and the influence of those around him, it’s inevitable that they might send the children here one day."

Even if refused, could you actually turn them away if they were sent here?

Chang Lian patted his wife’s hand, "Since we can’t avoid it, don’t worry about it now. Worrying about things that haven’t happened is pointless."

Dong Chuchu felt a tightness in her chest. She used to think that her second sister-in-law’s mother was holding her back, but now there were even more pulling at her, "Father and mother have changed quite a bit."

Chang Lian saw things clearly, "It’s normal for your father and mother to have changed. The matter with your brother-in-law still has affected the Dong family. If not for you, the Dong family might already have been swallowed up by other families. Your father is afraid of the Dong family’s decline. Even if he knows that the elder brother is scheming, he has to pretend to be confused for the sake of the Dong family’s future. And there’s no need to mention your mother, with both her grandson and son by her side, a bit of favoritism is inevitable."

Moreover, he hadn’t told his wife that her parents also sensed her disdain for her uncles, fearing that distance would make them even less close. So, they had tried to persuade her to take a child from the Dong family with her.

At night, it was time for the Zhou family’s reunion dinner. Zhou Shuren was truly happy, Chang Lian and Rongchuan had exceeded his expectations, and he felt very gratified. Finally, he would not be fighting alone in the future, "I am very pleased with the two of you and your achievements. Tonight, I toast to both of you."

Chang Lian, hearing his father’s praise, felt that all the fear and anxiety along the way had been worth it, "Father, your son will definitely continue to work hard."

Rongchuan held up his cup, "Uncle, you’ve worked hard these years."

Zhou Shuren drank the wine, smiling, "From now on, you two will have to worry about more."

Chang Lian and Rongchuan exchanged a glance, "Yes."

The eldest Zhou son looked at Chang Lian enviously. He also wanted to help his father, but unfortunately, he lacked the ability. The only thing he could do was to help his mother manage the family’s property. Holding his cup, he said, "Brother, I toast to you. Congratulations on your success. Here, I also wish you a smooth future."

Chang Lian, holding up his cup, stood up, "Brother, thank you for your blessings. Here, I also toast to my elder and second brothers. You both have been taking care of the family affairs, and for that, I am grateful."

The eldest Zhou son and second Zhou son smiled and drank the wine. Second Zhou son patted Chang Lian, "In the future, our brotherhood will unite and work together for the Zhou family."

Chang Zhi joined in, "Each of us brothers has our strengths, we will complement each other for the sake of the Zhou family."

Zhulan sat beside Zhou Shuren, watching her sons with a pleased smile. They had all grown up. All the years of teaching and hard work finally paid off.

Rongchuan beamed, "Brothers, don’t forget me. A son-in-law is half a son, and as an adopted son and son-in-law, I’m a son as well, am I not?"

At Rongchuan’s words, Xue Han looked over to see the sisters-in-law all looking at her. Despite becoming more thick-skinned over time, she still felt her cheeks burning red as if steam were about to come out of her head.

The dining room fell silent for a few seconds, then Chang Zhi, smiling, said, "It looks like someone wants to get married!"

Rongchuan was caught off guard, while Xue Han wished she could crawl under the table.

The eldest Zhou son looked at Chang Zhi, swallowing nervously. He knew it, his clever younger brother was more terrifying!