Rich Peasant Girl: The General's Wife Has Space

Chapter 209 Happy New Year

"Even if you become an official, it's just a small one. If you don't have help in the officialdom, it will be difficult to get promoted in three to five years. Even if you pass the imperial examination, you may not be able to enter the Golden Palace to see the emperor. But our county princess is now a third-rank official. I'm afraid the emperor is also paying attention to the county princess's marriage. I'm afraid your son..." Mrs. Tian looked at Yao with embarrassment and saluted again. Her tone of pretended regret hurt Yao's heart.

"You!" Yao's face turned red after being scolded by Mrs. Tian. She was about to yell at Mrs. Tian for not knowing the rules, but she subconsciously turned her head and looked at Liu who was drinking tea silently, as if letting Mrs. Tian talk and ignoring her. She knew that Liu probably thought the same way.

She couldn't help but feel a little frustrated, and finally faced the reality.

Mrs. Tian said it very clearly just now. Their family are all officials now. Although her father-in-law is a village head, he is not an official after all.

Even if his son is a scholar now, he is no different from an ordinary person. It will take several years for him to pass the imperial examination and become an official. Xiao Wan is indeed no longer the rural girl she used to be.

Now I understand what my father-in-law said before I came here. I was wrong. No wonder my father-in-law refused to propose marriage. I was just stupid and couldn't see the reality.

At this moment, Yao sadly discovered that she was really ridiculous. The Xiao family is no longer a peasant family. They are officials and county ladies with official ranks appointed by the emperor himself.

Yao didn't dare to say anything more, for fear of bringing trouble to her son. She forced a smile and said goodbye to Liu uncomfortably. Liu nodded gently without moving.

Yao was secretly resentful, gritted her teeth, and forced herself to leave the Xiao family in shame.

As soon as Yao left, Mrs. Tian immediately knelt down and apologized in Liu's direction, "Madam, I overstepped my bounds just now. I simply cannot bear to see you being bullied by her, and I don't want others to look down on our Xiao family and its young masters and young ladies."

Liu hastily dropped her teacup, quickly got down from the ground, and quickly helped Tian Dasao up, scolding her: "You, how can you kneel down at every turn? You did the right thing. I've disliked her for a long time, but I only did it for the sake of the head of the village. You're right, our family can't let others bully us."

Mrs. Tian finally felt relieved. She was in such a hurry just now that she couldn't bear to hear anyone belittling the master and the girl.

"What you said is so good. You are worthy of being from a wealthy family. I will have to trouble you to teach me in the future." Liu took Mrs. Tian's hand and said kindly with a smile.

Mrs. Liu felt that Mrs. Tian looked so good just now. In modern terms, it might mean that she was too cool. It felt so good to slap Mrs. Yao in the face.

Liu was not someone who was easy to bully. If it weren't for the fact that the village head had been so helpful to their family, Liu would not have tolerated Yao for a moment.

This time, Mrs. Tian didn't hit or scold Yao, but argued with good reason and made her feel embarrassed. Liu felt that she still had a lot to learn.

I have to be tough in the future. My head of the family and my daughter are both of high rank, and I can't lose face for them.

After Xiao Wan knew about this, she praised Mrs. Tian for her good work. She felt relieved to have Mrs. Tian by her side to give Liu advice.

She immediately gave Mrs. Tian a gold hairpin as a reward for her protection of her family.

Xiao Wan is very decisive and works hard to protect the reputation and interests of her master's family. She will never treat anyone unfairly. This is also for others to see.

Mrs. Tian accepted the hairpin embarrassedly. She didn't expect to have such an unexpected surprise.

The next day, the return gift from the village head's family was delivered. Village head Zhao came in person with his wife Zheng, and Liu and Xiao Laoer hurried out to greet them.

Xiao Lao Er also heard about Yao's coming, but the village head is just the village head, and he has nothing to do with Yao. The village head is a fair and good person.

Their words made it clear that they had nothing to do with the village head, and the couple also thanked the village head for his maintenance and care for their family over the years. Village head Zhao was deeply moved.

Zheng next to her smiled stiffly. She was also scolded by Zhao Lizheng yesterday, and she finally came to her senses. The Xiao family is no longer the same as before. It is an existence that her family looks up to.

In the past, it was the Xiao family and the Liu family who begged them to do things. Now, not only have they all been eliminated, but their status is much more noble than hers. This gap makes Zheng very upset.

But for the sake of her own family's interests, Zheng had no choice but to follow Zhao Lizheng to apologize.

Liu and Xiao Laoer didn't say anything. After Zhao Lizheng left, the two smiled at each other.

On New Year's Eve, Mrs. Tian, ​​Mrs. Zhang and Tian Shuang were busy in the kitchen, while Mrs. Liu, Xiao Zhen'er and Xiao Wan were also helping out.

Zhang Liang took Tian Qing to post couplets and clean the yard, and Xiao Zhengping was also busy and happy.

Because they had a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve, Xiao Wan and her family put on new clothes, brought their homemade meals, and went to their grandparents' and uncle's house to have the New Year's Eve dinner.

The Tian and Zhang families stayed at home for dinner. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes. Old Man Xiao also asked them to bring out the wine, and he would come back after dinner to drink with them to thank them for their hard work during this period.

Both families said they dared not.

When they arrived at their uncle's house, Wang and Xiao Ting were already busy in the kitchen. Liu came forward with the children carrying food and said, "Sister-in-law, we're here. Please cook less. I've also made a few dishes for us to eat together."

Wang was still a little embarrassed when she saw Xiao Wan and the others. She wiped her hands sheepishly and said, "Oh, okay, I'm just clumsy. You guys go inside and cook first. Dinner will be served soon."

Xiao Ting called her second uncle, second aunt and Xiao Zhener and her brother and sister in a very calm manner, and Liu and Xiao Laoer also responded with a smile.

Xiao Zhen'er and her sister looked at each other, went into the kitchen to help cook, and Liu also came into the house to help set up the tables, chairs, and dishes.

Aunt Xiao also came with Uncle Xiao and Xiao Tong.

The family of three were dressed neatly, and the clothes made of fine cotton made them look more energetic.

Now Xiao Tong has also entered school. He is very smart and the teacher praises him highly. Uncle Xiao and Aunt Xiao are no longer dissatisfied.

He and Xiao Zhengping did not have the old-fashioned idea that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. Instead, they helped clean the house.

When Grandma Xiao saw this, she felt sorry for the two children and didn't let them sweep the floor, saying that their hands were good for reading and writing, so how could they do housework?

Grandpa Xiao was happy to see this happen, and after repeated persuasion from the two children, Grandma Xiao was finally convinced.

Xiao Xu is different from before. Looking at the well-mannered appearance of his two cousins, he does not feel jealous. Instead, after they finish sweeping the floor, he makes an appointment with them to set off firecrackers together after dinner.

Xiao Zhengping and Xiao Tong smiled at each other, recalling the past. Seeing Xiao Xu's sincere look, they both agreed with a smile.

The atmosphere in the whole yard was harmonious and joyful, and Grandpa Xiao and Grandma Xiao were extremely happy.

When old people get old, all they want is to have their children and grandchildren around them and a harmonious family reunion.