Chapter 249: Not Ordinary Villagers
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Baili Jinghua softly replied, “Yes, he is.”
Su Binglan continued asking, “Is he the major general?”
Baili Jinghua nodded. “Yes.”
Su Binglan could not help but ask again, “Did he bear many burdens and suffer a lot?”
Baili Jinghua said, “Yes, everyone thought he was already dead, but it seems he’s been safely hiding here.”
Su Binglan’s heart grew heavy when she heard Baili Jinghua’s replies. “I understand.
Although Baili Jinghua did not get into the specifics, Su Binglan could guess it.
Knowing Luo Jin’an’s abilities, Su Binglan knew he could resist her predecessor’s harsh treatment.
It was probably because Luo Jin’an wanted to survive while hiding his identity because he had many burdens on his back. News of his survival might spread if he resisted.
Su Binglan did not know what her husband was thinking, so she could only make guesses. After some thought, she said, ‘Go to sleep.”
After all, she could not question Baili Jinghua nonstop and hold her hostage since Baili Jinghua also needed to rest.
Su Binglan did not sleep well that night but woke up early the following day since she had a lot of things to do.
She had breakfast with her parents and told them that Mr. Kong had arranged for Luo Jin’an to go to the capital and handle some school work and that he would not be back for a while.
Shen Qiuhua was still a little worried. “Considering your husband’s health, is it okay for him to go to the capital? Why did the principal send him there?”
Since Luo Jin’an married her daughter, Shen Qiuhua treated him like a son, especially because she knew how close her daughter and son-in-law were. Her daughter would be sad if anything happened to Luo Jin’an.
Shen Qiuhua did not want her daughter to be sad. Instead, she wanted her to be happy. Their family would feel more reunited if Luo Jin’an were home. Besides Luo Jin’an, the only one missing was Shen Qiuhua’s third son, Su Wenwu.
Su Binglan explained, “He’ll be okay, Mother. I gave him some medicine, and he’s going to the capital to study since they also have schools there. Jin’an is just attending one of the academies in the capital for a while.”
Shen Qiuhua said earnestly, “I guess that’s okay. Our family is well-off now, anyway, so I’m content. I only want you all to be well. Still, we don’t want Jin’an to be a high-ranking official since it’s so tiring.”
Su Binglan knew her mother was saying these things for Luo Jin’an i s good, especially since things were chaotic in the capital. It was not easy to be an official in chaotic times.
“I know, Mother. I told him to attend the academy just to gain some knowledge. I don’t expect him to take the imperial examination.”
Su Wenxiu nodded while eating his breakfast. “Exactly. He should live a safe life now since it’s dangerous to go to the capital for the imperial exams.”
Su Wenxui had just returned from the capital, so he best knew what the situation was like there. He also knew there was no place like home ever since he returned. He could eat healthily, drink clean water, and wear warm clothes.
He could even sleep better.
Meanwhile, Baili Jinghua ate and listened quietly. She felt like this family did not seem like ordinary villagers at all. This kind of thinking and awareness was not something an ordinary family could have.
Shen Qiuhua noticed Baili Jinghua did not eat much, so she hurriedly took another bun and handed it to her, saying, “Here, eat more, Jinghua.” “Thank you, ma’am. Xihong, you should eat more too. See? Your friends Xuexuan and Xuehai eat a lot, and you should too,” Baili Jinghua said.
Shen Qiuhua liked Baili Xihong very much and could not help but care more for him. Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai got to know Baili Xihong better the night before, and they also liked their new-found friend very much. The two little ones even shared their favorite toys with Baili Xihong.
Su Xuexuan said, “Your mother is right, Xihong. You should eat more.”
Su Xuehai echoed, “Yes, eat more, Xihong.”
Baili Xihong smiled shyly at his two friends. “Thank you.”
Baili Jinghua also laughed when she saw such an adorable a_nd loving scene.
After all, her son would have playmates, and the Su family had taught Su Xuexuan and Su Xuehai to be sensible, so Baili Jinghua felt at ease whenever her son played with them.
“Oh right, how was your sleep last night, Jinghua?” Shen Qiuhua asked.
Baili Jinghua sighed with relief and said, “I slept very well last night, ma’am, not to mention how comfortable I felt sleeping on the heated brick bed. I felt warm throughout the whole night. I almost didn’t even want to wake up just now.”
Baili Jinghua was telling the truth since she rarely slept on a bed in the past. However, she was reluctant to get up because the bed felt so warm in the morning. The only reason why she woke up was that Baili Xihong woke up early.
She wanted to sleep in because she felt safe and relaxed in the village. She no longer felt like a leaf in the wind. Previously, she felt empty without a place to settle down, but things were different now.
Shen Qiuhua said smilingly, “Good, I’m relieved to hear that.”
Baili Jinghua continued smilingly, “I feel excited whenever I think of settling down in this village and sleeping on a warm bed.”
Su Wenxiu said, “Father, Mother, I’ve been sleeping well recently too. There’s no place like home, especially because of the comfortable bed and delicious food.”
He would have never experienced what feeling homesick was like if he did not go to the capital. He always wanted to experience life outside the village in the past, but he no longer felt that way. Instead, he only wanted to live a stable life with his family.
Su Wenxiu was passionate about studying medicine and mastering some abilities so that he could earn money to support himself and his family in the future. Then he would feel satisfied by eating well, wearing warm clothes, and sleeping soundly.
Baili Jinghua understood what Su Wenxiu meant.
Su Wenxiu continued, “Hey, my wife and I typically send Xuexuan and Xuehai to the academy. Xihong, do you want to come along? I can pick you up later if you go with my sons.”
Previously, Luo Jin’an was the one who brought the two little ones to school and took care of them, so Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin felt relieved since they onlv needed to 20 straight to their sh0D for work.
Baili Jinghua knew that Princess Lan Roubing had founded Blue Mountain Academy. She thought that Mr. Kong would surely recognize her if she went there. Of course, she also knew Mr. Kong would not tell anyone about her true identity.
After some thought, Baili Jinghua said, “My son and I should settle down first, and I’ll let Xihong familiarize himself with the environment. Then I’ll send him to the academy to study.”
Shen Qiuhua said, “That’s fine too, but the three of them can get together and play after school tonight.”
Baili Jinghua looked at Shen Qiuhua gratefully, saying, “Okay, ma’am.”
She could sense Shen Qiuhua’s motherly instincts and the warmth in her heart.
After breakfast, Su Wenzhe and Liu Yinyin sent their sons to school, while Shen Qiuhua helped her daughter ma_ke moonca_kes. Baili Jinghua did not have much to do, so she offered to help.
However, Shen Qiuhua said, “There’s nothing much for you to help with,
Jinghua. You can rest. Binglan and I can handle it.”
“B-But I have nothing to do, and I will feel more at ease if I could help you two.”
Under Baili Jinghua’s insistence, Su Binglan and Shen Qiuhua taught her how to make mooncakes. Since Baili Jinghua possessed tremendous strength, she could quickly knead the dough..
