Chapter 246: Major General Wei
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Qiuhua nodded after some thought, saying, “That’s true. It’s not the first time I’ve asked them to build something. Their craftsmanship is indeed
reassuring.
Although building a house and making furniture cost a lot of money, and she felt guilty for spending so much, Shen Qiuhua could not hide her smile when she thought of how she and her family would be able to live in a big house soon.
She almost forgot that the children were sleeping, so she reminded her husband, “Keep your voice down. The children are sleeping.”
Su Fengmao was stunned. He wondered if Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai had returned early from school, but the oxcart was not there. Besides, Su Xuexuan and his brother usually did not go to bed so early.
Shen Qiuhua said to her husband, “We have guests here. Theyre Binglan’s friends.”
Su Fengmao was quite happy. “Binglan has friends now? We must treat them well.
He and his wife felt it was good for their daughter to have friends she could speak to, especially since Shen Qiuhua had experienced it for herself. There were some things in her heart she could not speak about so openly, but she could always tell them to her best friends.
Moreover, Shen Qiuhua noticed that Baili Jinghua was honest, so she could rest assured when Su Binglan hung out with her. As for the woman’s past, they would not ask about it. The family would treat Baili Jinghua as one of their own since Su Binglan said they were friends.
Shen Qiuhua said, “That’s only natural. You need to bring Binglan to your parent’s house later and ask if we can give that empty house to Miss Baili.”
“Okay, I’ll bring Binglan there soon.”
Su Fengmao was loud when he returned home, so Baili Jinghua overheard his conversation with Shen Qiuhua. Of course, the topic of the firecrackers on the beam attracted Baili Jinghua i s attention the most.
She thought it was exciting and wanted to bring her son there the following day so that her son could experience the lively atmosphere. After all, Baili Jinghua was an extrovert and enjoyed going to lively places.
Meanwhile, Su Binglan made braised pork with red sauce and a sour and spicy potato pancake. She also made some wild vegetable and egg soup, which was light and refreshing.
The grilled chicken and roast duck were still warm, so there was no need to reheat them. The family could just eat them immediately.
Then Su Binglan made preserved egg tofu and cut the salted duck eggs to put them onto a plate. She also prepared her shredded sweet potato dish.
Baili Jinghua could smell all kinds of fragrances while she lit the fire at the stove. She started drooling when she looked at the plates of delicious foods. Everything was fragrant and had various flavors, so they would undoubtedly be delicious.
Baili Jinghua felt like she could eat everything at once, but she kept those thoughts to herself. Otherwise, the others would laugh at her, and she would embarrass herself.
Soon after preparing dinner, Su Wenzhe, Liu Yinyin, Su Wenxiu, and Luo Jin’an returned from the town. The house became livelier, and everyone looked at Baili Jinghua to welcome her warmly. The whole family treated Su Binglan’s friend as their own.
Baili Jinghua felt the familys enthusiasm and the warm atmosphere as she became somewhat envious. Her family was not like this, but she enjoyed this warm and inviting atmosphere.
Moreover, the family did not reveal any disdainful looks when they saw Baili Jinghua’s burn scars on her face. They were only surprised.
Su Binglan introduced Baili Jinghua to her relatives as Baili Jinghua greeted them. However, Baili Jinghua was shocked when she saw Luo Jin’an.
‘Major General Wei is still alive!’
Baili Jinghua became excited as she thought Major General Wéi was dead. Only his appearance had slightly changed as there were more scars on him, but the most important thing was that he was alive.
‘Roubing would be happy to know he’s alive. Also, did Miss Su call him husband just now? Did Major General Wei become her husband? Didn’t Roubing and Major General Wei…
Although some things happened in between, Princess Lan Roubing might have predicted certain things. Before Major General Wei left for battle, Princess Lan Roubing arranged some things and made some decisions.
However, she died later, and Baili Jinghua remembered what Princess Lan Roubing said then.
‘Right, Roubing said there’s a chance of survival in Tenghe town. That’s why she built Blue Mountain Academy there long before. She also mentioned that
Major General Wei would have a wife.’
Princess Lan Roubing also told her people not to worry if they saw Major General Wei as his future wife would treat him well.
‘So, his future wife is Su Binglan? Indeed, she is a good person.’
Moreover, Su Binglan was kind, intelligent, and capable, reminding Baili Jinghua of Princess Lan Roubing.
Princess Lan Roubings people had forgotten the few words she said to them since they all thought Major General Wei was dead. However, Baili Jinghua remembered those words when she saw he was alive.
Su Binglan noticed Baili Jinghua’s strange expression and asked, “What’s wrong?
Baili Jinghua returned to her senses as she realized Major General Wei could not recognize her. She shook her head, saying, “N-Nothing. I just didn’t expect you to be married.”
Su Binglan also understood she was in a young girl’s body.
Luo Jin’an’s expression changed when he heard his wife introducing the woman as Baili Jinghua. Nonetheless, his changes were subtle, and no one noticed them.
However, Su Binglan seemed to have sensed something.
Before dinner, Baili Jinghua woke her son up and told him to introduce himself to everyone. Then the whole family had dinner together.
After dinner, Su Binglan and her father went to Old Master Su and Old Madam Su e s house. The village chief, First Granduncle Su, was also there and was thrilled to see Su Fengmao and Su Binglan.
Old Madam Su happily greeted them, “Hello, Fengmao and Binglan. Have you two eaten? I’ll go and make you guys something to eat.”
Old Master Su and Old Madam Su had already eaten at that time.
Su Binglan said, ‘Oh, you don’t have to, Grandma. We’ve already had dinner.”
Old Madam Su liked girls like Su Binglan very much. However, she had two sons, and the two had grandchildren.
Every family in that era hoped to have boys as they talked about caring for their children. The villagers mainly wanted to have sons, so their sons would get married and live with their elders.
Families who had boys felt they had someone to rely on. Nonetheless, the Su family had many sons and only one girl, so naturally, Su Binglan became the familys favorite.
First Granduncle Su looked at Su Fengmao and said. “Is there something going on at home?” He thought Su Fengmao probably had a favor to ask since he came over.
Su Fengmao said, ‘Yes, Uncle. Binglan’s friend came to the village, and I remember seeing an empty house in the east of our house. Binglan’s friend wants to buy it and settle down, so I was wondering if it was okay with you.”
First Granduncle Su said straightforwardly, “That’s not a problem. Since she’s a friend of Binglan, we can negotiate the price too. No one has lived in that house for many years, so it’ll just cost five silver taels.
Su Fengmao was stunned. If it were anyone else who wanted to settle down in the village, it would cost them eight silver taels. However, not everyone was allowed to settle down in the village.
If First Granduncle Su did not have to go to the county office to handle the paperwork, he would give the house to Su Binglan’s friend. Even so, he had to follow the rules, or the administrator would have to investigate the matter.
Therefore, it would be more appropriate if he followed the rules. Then the house would belong to Su Binglan t s friend, and she could officially settle down in the village..
