Chapter 358: Moving into the Liu Family

Chapter 358: Moving into the Liu Family

Grandfather Liu gazed at Ah Wu with affection: "I can't leave Xu Ge'er with such a corrupt and unscrupulous Liu family."

Ah Wu knew she couldn't persuade her grandfather, but she was still very unwilling: "But your health..."

"It's fine," Grandfather Liu looked past Ah Wu to Daxisipo behind her, "Isn't Daxisipo still here?"

Daxisipo rolled her eyes: "I can't save someone who's courting death! What a pain!"

Despite her complaints, Daxisipo still gave Grandfather Liu acupuncture on various major points and prescribed a tonic for his health.

Ah Wu was still somewhat unwilling to give up: "...Grandfather, Siyang's family is here. If you want to leave, we can take you with us."

Grandfather Liu naturally refused: "Ah Wu, don't worry, it was just a moment of anger before. They wouldn't dare do anything to me."

Grandfather Liu smiled self-deprecatingly, "After all, they can't bear the charge of filial impiety. If they really anger this old man to death, they would have to observe a three-year mourning period. Liu Qingyuan has been climbing up by any means for so long, how could he be willing to do that?"

Ah Wu's heart ached once more at his words.

Ah Wu stayed by Grandfather Liu's bedside for a long time, until he finished the medicine prescribed by Daxisipo and fell into a deep sleep. Only then did she sit up slightly and discuss with Yu Siyang: "I want to stay at the Liu family these days to accompany Grandfather."

Yu Siyang nodded: "Alright. I'll stay with you."

He felt the Liu family was a den of wolves and tigers, and he certainly couldn't leave Ah Wu alone here.

Ah Wu gave Yu Siyang a slightly tired smile, then turned to call Wei Pozi: "Mother, could you look after Xu Ge'er for me these two days?"

Wei Pozi naturally agreed.

Xu Ge'er was still young, and it would indeed be inconvenient for Ah Wu and Siyang to care for Grandfather Liu while also looking after Xu Ge'er.

Xingxing suddenly spoke up: "Grandma, I'll stay too."

Wei Pozi was surprised: "Huh?"

"Grandma, you see, the old man isn't doing well. I'll stay for a few days to help him recuperate," Xingxing shook Wei Pozi's hand and pleaded, "Besides, I'm the little lucky star of our Yujia family, aren't I? With me here, everyone will surely be fine!"

Wei Pozi hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Alright."

Gui Ge'er said: "Huya is in the capital these days. I'll bring her over and let her stay with Xingxing for a few days."

Huya was the petite and delicate yet incredibly strong caravan leader whom Gui Ge'er had previously brought to protect Xingxing for a while when they were in the state city.

Xingxing knew this would put her relatives' minds at ease, so she nodded in agreement: "Okay."

Thus, the matter was settled. Ah Wu, touched, hugged Xingxing: "Xingxing is so good. I won't leave the jewelry in my vanity for Xu Ge'er's wife anymore, I'll leave it all to our Xingxing!"

Xingxing quickly waved her hands: "No, no, Auntie, what if you and my fourth uncle have a daughter in the future?"

Ah Wu quickly thought about it: "Alright, then we'll split it half and half!... Wait, daughters are rare, maybe we'll have our family's ninth child!"

The Yu family already had eight grandsons.

While others envied the Yu family's thriving household, they didn't know that the Yu family longed for a daughter.

Everyone couldn't help but chuckle lightly.

Old Mao stood at the door, smiling as he wiped away the tears in his eyes.

Ah Wu led the Yujia family back to the temporary courtyard to pack a few clothes with Yu Siyang.

Xingxing instructed Daxisipo, "Grandma Da Xi, I’ll be staying at Grandfather Liu’s for the next few days. When others bring you meals, you must eat properly."

Daxisipo clicked her tongue impatiently.

Xingxing pressed, "Grandma Da Xi, promise me you’ll eat properly!"

Xingxing was afraid Daxisipo would get so caught up in her research that she’d skip meals.

Daxisipo, annoyed by Xingxing’s persistence, pushed her head back and grudgingly agreed, "Alright, alright! I got it! I'll eat properly!"

Xingxing finally nodded, satisfied. She packed a few clothes, her usual items, and her medicine pouch, filling two bundles.

Ah Wu and Yu Siyang, along with Xingxing and Huya, moved into the Liu family residence.

It was customary for a married daughter to visit her parents’ home, and the Liu family couldn’t just turn them away.

However, the second household’s courtyard had been neglected for years, with no one living there, and the Liu family hadn’t bothered to maintain it, leaving it run-down.

The Liu family steward said awkwardly, "...We’re short on funds. Since the third young lady married in the countryside, we figured no one would live here, so we didn’t bother with upkeep..."

Ah Wu’s face turned red with anger.

Xingxing took Ah Wu’s hand and said, "Auntie Ah Wu, don’t let this bother you."

Xingxing then asked the Liu family steward, "Now that we're moving in, will your family handle the cleaning, or should we hire outsiders?"

The steward’s expression immediately changed.

He’d assumed Miss Ah Wu was simple-minded, and the man with her was just some country guy she married, with the little girl being no trouble at all. He didn’t expect the little girl to be so sharp, immediately suggesting hiring outsiders to clean the courtyard!

If people found out the Liu family treated their returning daughter so badly, they’d be the talk of the town!

The steward forced a smile and replied, "...That won’t be necessary. We’re short-staffed, but we can clean a few rooms for the third young lady."

Xingxing replied, "Oh, is that so? If the rooms aren’t cleaned by sunset, I’ll hire outsiders."

The steward, sweating profusely, reluctantly agreed.

Ah Wu shot the steward a glare and stormed off with her group to the Qiuyue Pavilion, where Grandfather Liu was resting.

Old Mao was attending to Grandfather Liu, helping him take his medicine. When Ah Wu arrived, she naturally took over the medicine bowl.

Grandfather Liu, having already heard from Old Mao that Ah Wu would be staying for a few days, sighed, "You child."

Xingxing, standing nearby, said seriously, "Grandfather, the most important thing now is for you to recover. I'll make sure you're well taken care of these next few days!"

Grandfather Liu, his eyes filled with affection, looked at Ah Wu and then at Xingxing, smiled, and agreed, "Alright, you can rest assured."

Liu Qingyuan hurried to the Qiuyue Pavilion after finishing his duties at the yamen.

Ah Wu stared at him and called out, "Uncle."

Liu Qingyuan appeared to be a kind elder, smiling warmly as he responded, "Ah Wu, you're back... Your aunt has been in seclusion at the family temple all these years, and your elder brothers are stationed elsewhere. With no women managing the household, the stewards have been in disarray, and you've suffered for it."