Chapter 146: Have You Thought It Through
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Tran station
Zhao Huan had just divorced and was a good woman. She wouldn’t dare to make a fuss even if they slept and played with her.
She had looks and money.
Those lechers loved this type of woman the most.
The two of them sat opposite each other, each with different thoughts and plans.
Meanwhile, back at the Heng Manor, Grandpa, and Grandma still wanted to go back to Xishan Village for the New Year. Han Qiao tried to persuade them again and again. ’ Grandma, it s very cold outside now. What if you catch a cold on the way back?”
“Moreover, this is the first year we’ve moved in. it’s good to have an elder living here to hold the fort.”
Han Qiao gestured for the children to hurry up and persuade them.
“Great-Grandma…”
The children took turns.
She was so happy that the people here were very reluctant to see her leave.
She was planning to go back to Xishan Village to celebrate the new year and return next year.
However, seeing that it was almost the New Year, the grandparents did not feel good that their sons did not even come to ask them for a visit.
Grandpa didn’t want to go back to Xishan Village either.
The house in Xishan Village was cold, and the blanket was heavy, but it was not warm. The food was not even given to his granddaughter.
“Should we stay?” Grandpa whispered to his wife.
Grandma glared at him.
Han Qiao quickly asked an old servant to tidy up their clothes.
She pulled Grandma over and asked her what she should prepare for the new year.
“Inviting the old great-grandfather during the new year is inevitable. There’s also the worship of the Heaven and Earth Bodhisattva. On the first day of the new year, we have to worship the Kitchen G.o.d Bodhisattva too.”
“We don’t have to worry about food and snacks. We have everything at home.”
T oday, Han Qiao brought back more than ten carts of things from the restaurant. She went to take a look.
No wonder restaurants earn money. Just these things alone cost a lot of money.
Without some capital, one could not afford to open a restaurant.
“Yes.” Han Qiao nodded and obediently listened to her teachings.
“Have you prepared the children’s money?” Grandma asked Han Qiao softly.
“Yes,”
Han Qiao didn’t tell her grandma that she had prepared everything for them, including Heng Yi.
“That’s good, that’s good. I’ve prepared some for you too, but it’s not much.”
“The children won’t care about how much you gave them. They know you love them more than anything else.” Han Qiao said gently.
Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke grew up lacking love.
Especially from the elders.
They had never enjoyed the love of a grandfather and grandmother, let alone fatherly love.
Now, Heng Yi made up for this gap. Of course, Heng Yi wasn’t a perfect stepfather, but he wasn’t stingy or harsh to his children. He loved them, but not to the point of spoiling them.
He didn’t even know how to get along with children before. Every time he sat there, the children wouldn’t say anything, and he would just say a few words before falling silent.
Han Qiao wondered what Heng Yi would be like when she gave birth to his child. Would the children get jealous if he treated them differently?
in the evening, it started to rain and snow. The coldness seemed to seep into one’s bones, making one shiver.
Grandpa and Grandma were glad that they didn’t return to Xishan Village. They could eat, drink, and pee in the house. There were several charcoal braziers and drying bags. Ar night, they could even stuff warm baked pouches into their blankets to keep them warm for the entire night.
People were waiting for them when they were dressed and eating. If they were not willing to go to the dining room, there would be people to bring them warm food. The food that was served was soft and appetizing, and it would not be the same for a few days.
If Grandma returned to Xishan Village, everyone would be busy making a living. How could they have the mood to take care of her and her husband?
Now that Grandpa was getting better, he could remember people and perform a few shows from the opera.
But her heart ached for Han Qiao’s silver.
This day’s expenses were…
“Why are you sighing? Hurry up and sleep.” Grandpa was already in his warm blanket.
Before going to bed, the servant specially washed his feet and put on warm cloth socks for them.
“I just feel sorry for Ah-Qiao’s money bag.”
Grandpa was stunned. He could not help but ask Grandma, “How much silver do you think she spent for us every month?”
“Listening to the opera cost two taels. Not to mention food and clothing, the things in this room are at least five taels.”
Grandfather was stunned for a moment before he covered his chest and cried.
After a while, he couldn’t help but sigh, “We two old fogies didn’t get to enjoy the blessings from our children or grandsons, but we enjoyed the blessings from our granddaughter.”
Grandma did not say anything.
She felt that Han Qiao must have remembered the silver tael she had given her months ago.
At that time, she did not expect anything in return nor was she unwilling when she gave that two taels of silver for her granddaughter. She just sympathized with Han Qiao’s circ.u.mstances.
“Don’t think about it anymore. Go to sleep. If she wants us to stay, we ll stay. Don’t do anything. We ll do whatever she wants,” Grandma said softly.
Grandpa grunted and soon snored.
Grandma laughed.
This old man was broad-minded.
After a night of sleet, it was even colder in the morning.
Heng Yi still persisted in practicing a few sets of boxing before changing into his constable uniform and heading off to work.
Today was his last day on duty. He didn’t have to stay in the office all day. He could go home after collecting his salary.
He still wore his leather boors and headed to the government office.
The leather boots were specially made by Han Qiao. The fur was turned inside, and the outside was wrapped with cloth. The outermost layer was covered with a layer of oilcloth brushed with tung oil. It looked ugly, bur it was especially warm and waterproof.
Heng Yi held the umbrella and stood straight when he reached the office.
“Aren’t you cold?” Wen Yu asked.
“I’m not cold.”
There was a pair of silk pants under his pants, a cotton jacket, a silk jacket, and a singlet made of chicken feathers by Han Qiao.
It was very warm.
“…” Wen Yu was a little curious. “What are you wearing?”
“Clothes.”
Wen Yu suddenly couldn’t understand. Could it be that capable people were all simple-minded when it came to speaking?
Although Heng Yi had just arrived, he had done two missions and both were very successful. Thus, he received two taels of silver for the entire month.
He also gave him the 100 copper coins that he had spent.
There were also constable uniforms for next spring, one thick and one slightly thinner.
Walking out of the government office, Heng Yi was surprised to see Bai Cha standing at rhe door, drenched and bearded.
Bai Cha came forward and bowed, “Master, I have returned.”
Heng Yi’s lips moved, “Get up, let’s go home.”
“Yes.”
When Wen Yu and the others came out, they saw Heng Yi holding an umbrella, followed by a man holding a horse. He kept half of the umbrella for himself and the other half for the man beside him.
Even though the man was drenched.
That sight before them was very moving.
It was a tacit understanding that others could not integrate into.
Heng Yi asked Bai Cha, “Is it done?”
“Yes, seeing the prince…” Bai Cha paused for a moment. He thought that he could no longer address him as the Crown Prince, so he changed his words. “Eve already seen Young Master Ruan and the others.”
“Are they alright?”
“With that one thousand taels of silver, I can call a doctor if I’m sick and buy food if I’m hungry.”
The truth was when he arrived there, the Ruan family was not in a good mood.
The Old Master was gone, and the Old Madam followed him after a few days.
The Old Master was seriously ill, and the Madam had gone crazy because of her two daughters. Young Master Ruan was now the head of the family, and he had to take care of his siblings. He did not have money, so it was quite difficult.
Fortunately, he left.
Otherwise…
“Master, it’s true that you’re powerful when you climb to the top, but one wrong step and you’ll be consigned to eternal d.a.m.nation. Are you really prepared?” Bai Cha bluntly asked..