Before they turned into the east courtyard, they heard the sound of laughter. It turned out that the few people were each pulling a leg of lamb and arguing loudly about whether to steam it or roast it. Uncle Cheng followed behind with his hands behind his back and occasionally looked up to admire the clouds in the sky.
"Uncle Cheng, you're back. Did you catch a yellow sheep?”
Seeing Yang Ping come over, Little Fei excitedly ran over to show off to her,""Sis, you know him too? Uncle Cheng said that this yellow mutton is fresh and tender, and it's very rare. This guy ran very fast on the cliff, and we spent a lot of effort to catch it. It'll definitely be delicious when we roast it!”
"Sister Ping, don't you like to drink mutton soup? I'll call my mother to make mutton soup!”
The two of them were still arguing, but Feng Huang quietly let go of his hand. The big goat head hit Wang Qi and made him stagger. Wang Qi glared at him, and Feng Huang crossed his arms and shook his head proudly."Hurry up and send it over. It's mutton soup!"
Wang Qi pursed his lips and helplessly carried the lamb to the kitchen. Yang Ping laughed happily at the side."Feng Huang, you're really…I just came back from the old man's place, and he told me to tell you that you'll be tested tomorrow!”
Feng Huang glared.
Half of the large lamb was sent to the big stove outside. They mixed in some cabbage and fine powder, and each of them could drink a bowl. The rest was taken into the kitchen and slowly stewed by Mrs. Yuan. Feng Huang and the others started a fire in the courtyard and roasted the lamb leg themselves. Soon, the alluring fragrance spread and went straight to their heads.
Following the smell, Old Meng was the first to walk over with his hands behind his back. Thinking of the upcoming examination, the few of them shrunk their necks and looked at each other. Little Fei was the first to jump up and help Old Meng sit down beside the fire."Sir, please take a seat. It's warm here. I'll make tea for you!”，With that, he slipped away.
Feng Huang was also calm. He took a small dagger and sliced a thin piece of meat from the lamb leg. He respectfully handed it over."Sir, try it. This is authentic yellow mutton.”
Old Master Meng stroked his beard that was about to tremble and reluctantly said,"Oh." He glanced at the dumbfounded Wang Qi beside him and said in a light and heavy voice,"Have you finished your homework?"
" Yes, sir, I'm done…" Wang Qi's back tightened, and sweat oozed out of his forehead. Why didn't he think of making tea for his master first? Why didn't she think of slicing the meat for Sir first?
Old Master Meng did not seem to notice his predicament. He calmly put the piece of meat into his mouth and tasted it before nodding slightly.
Aunt Wang and Xiao Fei, who was holding a cup of tea, appeared at the door of the kitchen. They walked over with a smile."The old mister is here? This roast meat is not easy to melt. Let's stew the mutton soup. I'll make a few more pancakes. Old Sir, please wait a little.”
Old Master Meng's previous seriousness was gone. In an instant, like an old man in the village, a smile was hidden under his wrinkles."No rush, no rush. Mutton soup with pancakes. Okay, put more spiciness!”
Wang Qi finally seized the opportunity. He jumped up and said," Mother, I'll go to the backyard to get some chili and burn it in the fire…"
" Hey, Chili is already…" Seeing that her son had already run out, Aunt Wang laughed and scolded,""This fool! This child has been silly since he was young. He really made the old master worry!”
"It's fine. This old master is only interested in this child's pure heart. Niece-in-law's blessing is still behind!”，Old Mister Meng smiled as he took a sip of the tea that Little Fei offered him."Fugui is not back yet?"
At the mention of Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang couldn't help but look worried."Not yet. I should be back by now!”
"Auntie, don't be anxious. I just told Wang Qi that I was going to welcome him. We'll leave now!”，Feng Huang handed the lamb leg to Xiao Fei.""Brush the oil again and roast it over a small fire…"
"Alright!" Xiao Fei nodded and took the lamb leg.
"Aiya, there's no need. Your uncle is familiar with this road!”，Aunt Wang hurriedly stopped him, but when she saw Old Meng nodding at Feng Huang, she knew that she couldn't stop him. She quickly said,"I'll get two bowls of soup. You two drink it before you go!”
At that moment, Wang Fugui was slowly pushing the old lady on a wheelbarrow on a mountain road about four to five miles away from King Village. He had to carry the old lady a few steps when he encountered a ditch. The mountain road was rugged, and the carriage could not pass through. He was afraid that the old lady would not be able to withstand the bumpy ride.
This wheelbarrow was a must-have vehicle for families in the mountains to visit their relatives and friends. Wang Fugui chatted with the old lady as he pushed the wheelbarrow. The setting sun gave the mother and daughter an orange glow.
"Mother, listen to your son. We won't go this time. When we get married at the end of Dacheng, you can hold your great-grandson at this time next year!”
The old lady patted her thigh and laughed heartily."That's good! It was worth it for her mother to have a great-grandson in her life!”，The old lady sighed and her tone turned serious."Eldest Brother, Mother knows that both of you are good and filial. Your grandchildren are also sensible. Mother doesn't worry. Mother went to Second Brother's place for nothing else. Mother just wants to watch him and keep an eye on him!”
Wang Fugui dragged out his voice,"Mother-"
The old lady curled her legs and leaned against the quilt behind her."Do you know why Mother didn't allow you to speak much in the Green Lotus Fair?”
"Why?"
"Why? Don't you know what kind of person Second Brother's wife is? There are also rumors about the Green Lotus Market. The second daughter-in-law has urged the second child several times, but I have suppressed it.”
"Mother…" Wang Fugui wiped his sweat and tried to say,""Why don't we let Second Brother's family…"
The old lady raised her hand to stop Wang Fugui from saying anything.""No, don't mention it. As long as they can guard that small shop in the Green Lotus Market, they won't have to worry about food or drink. If Mother misses you, she will come back often.”
Wang Fugui couldn't bear to see his mother's hair turn frosty prematurely because of her hard work, but he still counted his steps helplessly. He let out a long sigh and said,"Then mother will stay here until spring!”
"Alright, mother will listen to you. I'll stay until spring!”
“……”
As the mother and son were talking, they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves approaching from afar. Wang Fugui stopped in his tracks and laughed."Mother, I'm afraid Lian's mother is anxious and sent someone to pick us up!”
The old lady also sat up and craned her neck to look forward."Really?"
"That's about right. We're the only place with horses in a radius of more than ten miles!”
Sure enough, two horses, one black and one red, turned around the corner of the mountain and galloped over. The stones kicked away by the hooves of the horses were sent flying far away. The people who came obviously recognized them and slowed down. The two horses were reined in and raised their heads, as if they were not satisfied with running.
The two high-spirited youths jumped down from their horses. The shorter one ran forward and said,""Grandma, you're finally here!"
When she saw who it was, the old lady reached out her hands excitedly."Aiyoyo, Zhu Zi, what a good grandson. Quick, let me take a look!”
"Grandma, are you tired? Let my father ride the horse and I'll push you!" Wang Qi happily ran up to him and grabbed his hand.
"Greetings, Grandma Wang!" Feng Huang came forward. Uncle Wang, it's getting dark. Auntie asked us to pick you up!”
Feng Huang's energy dazzled the old lady. She panicked and wanted to get out of the car."Alright, alright…"
Feng Huang and Wang Qi quickly supported her from both sides.
"Mother, this is the son of Brother Feng, Feng Huang!”
The old lady looked at the handsome young master in front of her, who was dressed in a blue brocade robe. He had thin lips, sharp eyebrows, and a stiff nose bridge. She was so reserved that she did not know what to say."Good, good, good child…"
Seeing the old lady's uneasiness, Feng Huang knew that the three generations had a lot to say. He quickly said,""Wang Qi, take care of Grandma Wang and Uncle Wang. I'll rush back to inform Aunt. Uncle, there's not much left.”
" Sigh, sigh…" Seeing Feng Huang jump onto his horse and gallop away, the old lady only came back to her senses after a long time."What a good person, so good!"
The father and son looked at each other and smiled. Uncle Wang said that his son was not as stable as him in pushing the wheelbarrow, so he only let Wang Qi lead the horse and follow him. The three of them walked and chatted. The old lady learned more about the Yang family and the Xu family from the two of them, and she was even more determined not to let the second family come back.
The sky was getting dark, and the few of them finally appeared at the village entrance. Aunt Wang was already waiting there. Yang Ping and Jin Shi accompanied her. The old lady ignored everyone's dissuasion and insisted on getting out of the car. Before she could get used to her feet, she grabbed Yang Ping's hand and looked up and down. Even though the night was getting darker, she still looked up and down carefully."Yes, my good daughter. You've grown taller and more handsome. It gets cold when it gets dark. Go home, go home…"
The old lady didn't care about her son and daughter-in-law behind her, she only held Yang Ping's hand and talked as she walked,
"It's cold in the mountains when it gets dark. You can't go out when it gets dark in the future!”
"Hey-"
"Little Nini went to her old family? Just let Lian Ya follow!"
"Mmmm-"
"Did anyone bully you in the village? Tell Grandma that she'll scold them tomorrow morning!”
"No, Grandma Wang, the people of the village are all good!”
"I don't know you. If you don't tell me, I'll ask your aunt tonight!”
"Grandma Wang-"
“……”
Behind them, Aunt Wang and Jin looked at each other and smiled. Aunt Wang was obviously used to it, but Jin felt that this old lady was very interesting. She could not help but look at her questioningly. Aunt Wang patted her hand and smiled."My mother-in-law is like this. She's warm-hearted. When Pingping and the others first arrived, they lived in her house. The two families lived like one family. Later, something happened at home and my mother-in-law fell ill. It was Sister Xu who cured her. My mother-in-law treated Sister Pingping and the other two even better…"
"That's better than my own grandson!" Wang Qi said as he led the horse. That guy at the east end provoked Sister Ping and was scolded by me for a whole day!”
Wang Fugui kicked her and said,"That's because the girls are more sensible than you!"”
Wang Qi jumped up to dodge and mounted his horse."Mother, hurry up and control my father. Aunt Jin, I'll take my leave first!”
"You bastard!" Wang Fugui scolded.”
"I think Wang Qi has a good temper. Haha…Anyway, I like him. Big Brother and Sister-in-law are blessed people.”
Aunt Wang also smiled." What fortune? It's a blessing to have food and water. It's a blessing for the whole family to be safe and sound. Zhu Zi was a simple-minded person from the beginning. He only got better after learning from Master and Uncle Feng. If he could be half as smart and talented as your Feng Huang when he was a few years older, your brother and I would be satisfied!”
The dinner was even livelier because of Grandma Wang's return. The old lady was healthy, hearty, and very reasonable. She could even talk to Old Meng.
After everything was cleaned up, the old lady, Aunt Wang, and her daughter-in-law sat down on a brick bed. They faced each other and started chatting with the blanket behind them."You wrote a letter to Lian Ya?"
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