Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Transit
But some people couldnât sleep.
That person was Father Han.
He always felt that as Han Qiaoâs biological father, he should be treated better than his brothers when he visited his daughter and son-in-lawâs house.
Or rather, he thought that Han Qiao would get closer to him.
However, none of this happened. Han Qiao didnât get close to him and even treated him equally to his other brothers.
After Father Han got up, the youngest uncle, who was sleeping beside him, called out, â Ling, why arenât you sleeping?â
ââ¦â Father Han took a deep breath, â1 want to smoke.1â
âFourth Brother, is there something on your mind?â
Uncle Yao tilted his body.
He didnât want to get out of bed since it was so warm under the blanket.
It was very cold outside.
âIâm fine.â Father Han didnât want to tell his little brother.
Uncle Yao more or less guessed what was going on, âFourth Brother, if you have something on your mind, tell me. They say that two heads are better than one. What canât we say between us brothers?â
Father Han thought for a while before saying, âDo you think Ah-Qiao hates me?â
âWhat?â
Uncle Yao smiled, âLing, thatâs not true. Ah-Qiao has nothing to say about you and us. Itâs said that a married daughter is like water that has been poured out. Look at our daughters. If we go to their in-lawsâ houses, who would dare to treat us this well? The things we bring home tomorrow are all prepared by your daughter.â
âThat wine costs at least a hundred copper coins per catty. Each of us has a jug that weighs ten catties. Thereâs also salt, sugar, cloth, silk flowers, handkerchief, and purses for the children. Iâve been a father-in-law for so many years. My daughters and sons-in-law have never treated me like this.â
âLing, do you think Ah-Qiao didnât give you much?â Uncle Yao asked Father Han.
ââ¦â Father Han was silent.
Uncle Yao was considered quite lucky.
He recalled earlier that Han Qiao had prepared the same gifts for her uncles and her father.
She was not biased toward anyone.
The children were counted according to the children of each family.
it was rare for someone to be so meticulous.
âFourth Brother, donât tell me you think itâs not enough? Let me tell you, 1 wonât give you my share. Thatâs my nieceâs New Yearâs gift to me!â
Father Han was so angry that he laughed.
After awhile, he said, âI thought that since Iâm her biological father, I should have a little more than you.â
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However, Han Qiao did not share such thoughts.
She balanced the bowl of water evenly.
âIs it possible that Ah-Qiao still has something that she canât give you in front of us and wants to give in private?â
Father Han guessed that it must be the case.
His heart calmed down.
âLing, hurry up and sleep. This blanket is warm. Iâll ask Ah-Qiao tomorrow if she can let me take this set of blankets.â
âNonsense,â Father Han laughed.
He doted on his younger brother more or less.
Even if he was already Grandpaâs man, his youngest brother was still his youngest brother. That would never change.
Uncle Yao chuckled.
He shrank into the blanket again.
This blanket was very comfortable. Lt was fragrant, and it was warmer than the one he had back home.
âFather and Mother are reaily blessed. They are living a good life with Ah-Qiao.â Uncle Yao said enviously.
Father Hanâs lips curled, but he didnât say a word.
How could he not want to live here?
However, Han Qiao did not mention this at all.
After breakfast, Father Han and the others were about to return to Xishan Village. Mostly because the heavens were in a good mood that it didnât rain today. Even the sun was peeking out of its hiding spot.
Han Qiao had wanted the carriage to send them back, but Father Han and the others refused, saying that they would make mud everywhere.
Looking at Father Hanâs hesitant expression, Han Qiao couldnât help but say, âFather, come here. I have something to tell you.â
âYes, Iâm here,â Father Han laughed.
He quickly followed Han Qiao to a place not far away.
Han Qiao took out a pouch and handed it to him, âFather, this is the money for you and Mother. It s not a lor, just two taels. Donât save up on whatever you and Mother want to buy. Or, send word to me that Iâll buy it for you in the county town.â
âThatâs too much, this is enough. Youâre so thoughtful,â Father Han pinched rhe purse and his heart finally fell back into his stomach.
What he was most afraid of now was that Han Qiao would sever her relationship with her family.
The water may look like it was still in its bowl, but in reality, it was already steadily tipping away on one side, flowing away from her family.
Han Qiao didnât ask Han Xiang if she was living in the Han familyâs residence or if still went back to the Zhou family.
She didnât want to talk about Han Xiang, the lunatic.
Father Han wanted to talk about her sisterâs circumstances several times, but Han Qiao interrupted him and changed the topic.
He also understood that Han Qiaoâs hatred for Han Xiang was not fake.. It was real. He did not dare to mention Han Xiang again.
After sending off the Han family, Han Qiao helped Grandma back to her room.
Although it was a little sunny today, it was still very cold. She was old, and when she caught a cold it would be fatal.
As soon as she sent her grandmother back, the county magistrateâs family had already sent someone to send a gift.
They gave them a very smooth piece of silk satin, and the color was also very beautiful, bright yellow. With this, she could make six sets of clothes, two for adults and four for children.
Han Qiao had no use for this fabric, but she could make it for her three daughters. She could also make clothes for the baby in her stomach to wear after it was born. There was no difference in the clothes that a baby would wear, as long as it was light and airy.
Dian Bo and the advisor also gave them some gifts; all of them were the necessary pastries for the New Year at home, but they were more exquisite and had more variety.
People could see that these two families were well-off.
Constable Qin and Constable Wang also personally delivered some homemade brown sugar steamed buns their wivesâ made.
They also told Heng Yi about the raiderâs extermination next year and asked him to prepare. After that, they had to choose a chief. Constable Qin and Constable Wang both wanted to compete, but they found that neither of them would trust the other if one of them became the head. So they would probably choose Heng Yi.
Of course, Heng Yi had to show them his real ability.
âAfter becoming the chief of detectives, your salary will be doubled.â
Heng Yi nodded, indicating that he had listened.
The salary is doubled, and the monthly salary would be four taels of silver.
Of course, more importantly, the power in his hands would be different. He could be considered a real official. He was completely different from the constables who get their positions from connections and abilities.
Heng Yiâs face was calm, but he was actually very interested in the position and decided to fight for it.
Since he had chosen this path, he would climb up bit by bit.
After sending off Constable Qin and Constable Wang, Heng Yi still looked in serious contemplation. He had a lot of thoughts in his mind, he sat on the chair and sipped from the teacup.
Lt was just that people who were used to drinking tea and drinking wine did not have the energy to learn from scholars. He simply put down his teacup and returned to the main courtyard to find Han Qiao.
After learning that Han Qiao had gone to the kitchen, he wanted to go over and take a look.
But he was intercepted by Dong Lai who ran over to him in a hurry. âMaster, Master! Old Master Heng and Madam Heng are here. Theyâre at the door right now. Theyâre⦠Theyâreâ¦â
Dong Lai was too embarrassed to say that those two people were really in a sorry state, completely different from the manorâs Master and Madamâs dignity.
They came over in such a way because they were old and remorseful. Because of their reputation, Master Heng Yi and Madam Han Qiao had no choice bur to keep them or give them money.
Lt was better to come in a dignified manner so that everyone could get by.
Master and Madam were good people.
Heng Yiâs face darkened.
However, he had also gone through some experiences and seen the ways of the world. He was more concerned about Han Qiaoâs pregnancy and couldnât get angry over this matter.
Besides, this was the Heng familyâs business, and Han Qiao couldnât always be the one covering for him.
He was rhe head of rhe family, so he should be the one protecting his wife and children.
He walked towards the door..