Chapter 161: Learning to Love a Child
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
She slapped Han Xiang a few times.
“I called you brainless, but you really don’t have a brain. Do you know who you are talking about? She’s your biological sister! When you were young, she cleaned your feces and urine. After you weaned, she slept with you in the same room for more than ten years. When you were young, she washes your soiled dress and underwear when you still wet the bed. You owe her.”
Han Xiang was stunned.
“You what? If you are a human being, if you had a conscience, you wouldn’t treat your sister like this.”
“I don’t know where your brain has gone all these years, and 1 don’t know what the Zhou family has told you. But Ah-Xiang, do you understand what I’m trying to say? The Zhou family instigated you to go to your sister’s place to make a scene so they could get some benefits through you. Did your sister give it to you? She was no longer the woman of the Sun family who could be bullied by anyone. She’s now Heng Yi’s wife. Heng Yi treated her like a treasure and would never allow anyone to bully her.”
“You won’t get anything if you go and cause a ruckus. You’ll only let the Zhou family see that you and your sister don’t get along, so they’ll humiliate and bully you even more.”
“Everyone says that you’re pulling the tiger’s skin to pull the flag, but you’ve already cut off your own path of retreat.”
“When you were bullied by the Zhou family for the first time, your sister wanted to help you. After that, you went to the county town and said those hurtful words. If you weren’t pregnant, your sister would have pulled your ears.”
“Think about it carefully. If you’re still so muddle-headed and insensible, don’t come back to this family. Our Old Han family doesn’t have an unkind and unjust b.a.s.t.a.r.d like you.”
With that Han Yuan left the room to get busy.
The three daughters-in-law were going back to their parent’s home, but now that Heng Yi and the others were here, they sent their children to visit.
Heng Yi was talking to the three brothers in the central room.
Han Ming’s family had moved to the new house. Second Brother Han’s house was also built next door. The wasteland was also built to be as s.p.a.cious.
Father Han had asked his eldest son and second son for their opinions, and he had given the eight taels of silver to his youngest son, Han Ming.
Big Brother Han and Second Brother Han had no objections.
They also knew that their little brother Han Ming had five daughters and was under a lot of pressure.
Fortunately, their sister-in-law was still young.
Because of this, Brother Han and Second Brother Han were willing to help their younger brother.
Eldest Sister-in-law Han and Second Sister-in-law Han were good-natured people. They also knew how persistent Madam Mu was about having a son. They were willing to give eight taels of silver, hoping that Madam Mu would treat her daughters better.
Of course, the children’s lives were completely different from before. The food, clothing, and use were all more meticulous. Madam Mu also spent more time taking care of the children.
Mother Han was there to help out a lot of the time, and her two elder in-laws would also go over to help.
His nephews would also take the initiative to help out.
Han Ming asked Heng Yi, “Brother-in-law, come sit at my place. That was your home.”
Heng Yi smiled, “Sister Qiao gave it to you, so it’s yours now. Let’s go and take a look.”
What he missed was never that house.
Everything he cherished was by his side, and he could touch it with his hand.
It would cost a lot of money to build this house.
However, Heng Yi was satisfied that the house he and Han Qiao had lived in when they got married was still empty.
The bed was new.
“I’ve decided to keep this room empty. You and my sister will stay here whenever you come for a visit.”
Heng Yi was surprised.
However, he was more or less touched.
He raised his hand and patted Han Ming’s shoulder, “Thank you.”
The things in the house had been moved away when they moved to the city.
Now, there were new ones in place.
There was also a bed, wardrobe, and a table at the back.
Heng Yi turned around.
Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke were introducing the small courtyard to Han Chi, He Cheng, and the others.
“This was our first home.”
A home that was truly filled with love and laughter.
“That’s great,” Han Chi praised.
Madam Mu came out with food, “Come over and eat.”
Now that she was the head of the family, she had some money in her hands. She had also given her the deed to the house to take care of. Her husband treated her very well, and her daughters were also obedient and sensible.
Madam Mu gradually let go of her obsession with having a son.
She also decided not to have children for the time being and wait for two years before they try for another child.
Just like Han Qiao said, when fate decided that they were ready, they would have a son.
Han Bing and the other sisters also greeted their cousins like little bees.
Sun Xiu liked that baby more. It was really rare to see her fair, chubby, and toot.
“Aunt, when can Younger Sister speak?” Sun Ke asked.
“By this time next year, she’ll be able to call you sister,” Madam Mu smiled.
“Wow!” Sun Ke was pleasantly surprised.
He Cheng stood at the side and followed, “Wow!” His face was filled with surprise.
After lunch, Heng Yi and the others were going back to the county town.
The sun was shining brightly today. It wasn’t warm, but it was better than rain and snow.
Han Chi said to Heng Yi, “Father, I want to learn how to drive a carriage.”
Heng Yi glanced at him and saw his hopeful eyes. He remembered that he had once looked at Old Man Heng and his brothers in the same way.
However, he never received any response.
He moved to the side and stuffed the reins and whip into the kid’s hands. “Come.”
Han Chi’s grip on the horse’s reins was tight and stiff.
His palms were sweaty.
His eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
No matter how daring he was, he was still a child.
Heng Yi held his hand and taught him how to pull the reins, how to shout at the horse, and how to whip the horse so that it could feel its master’s urging without hurting it and driving it crazy.
Han Chi was nervous the entire way. He only heaved a sigh of relief when they reached Puyi County and returned home.
Heng Yi patted his shoulder, “You drove well.”
“…” Han Chi was stunned for a moment before he realized that he had been praised.
“Thank you, Father. 1 will work harder.”
“Let’s go. Go and tell your mother that you’re safe.”
“Alright.”
Han Chi learned from this time that he had to tell his parents that he was safe when he returned home.
When Han Qiao saw the children, they took the initiative to show off the red packets they had received.
“Aiyo, you all have made a fortune this time.” Han Qiao laughed.
“Mother, what do you want? 1’11 buy it for you.” Han Chi said.
“Mother has everything, but you have to learn to ride a horse in a few days. Go and see if you like your father’s white horse. If you do, you can practice with it first until I’ll find a good one for you,” Han Qiao rubbed Han Chi’s head.
Han Chi’s eyes lit up instantly, “1 like it, I like it!”
“Don’t you want to have your own horse?”
“Yes, thank you, Mother.”
He knew how to climb up the “ladder”.
He had pulled Bai Cha to learn how to ride the horse.
He was bold, meticulous, and smart. With Bai Cha’s unreserved teaching, he learned twice as fast within an hour.
During dinner, Han Chi said to Han Qiao excitedly, “Mother, I can ride it for a few rounds. I’ll be able to run on it in less than three days!”
Han Qiao shook her head gently, “That won’t do either. It hasn’t been a month since you started learning how to ride. You have to know that a running horse can move very fast and could cause many accidents. If you don’t learn how to deal with them, it’s easy for you to get hurt. You should train well for a month and remember all aspects. After you become more proficient, let your father and Uncle Bai Cha take you to practice outside the city. It will take at least a year and a half before you can ride a horse independently.”
Although Han Qiao’s voice is gentle, she was firm in what she said.
There was no room for reb.u.t.tal.
Han Chi was a person who knew what was good for him and understood her well-intended scolding, “Mother, 1 promise that 1 won’t bite off more than 1 can chew. 1 will learn and train hard.”
Han Qiao nodded in satisfaction and gave him a big drumstick.
Han Chi’s smile was brighter than June’s sun..