Xie Ming

Using the trouble caused by the Wangxi family and the Youqing family, the two old masters suppressed a great deal of resentment in their hearts and spoke to Xu Jialin openly and secretly.

After all, compared to the gossip in the town that said Jia Lin had benefited from it, what angered the old man even more was the fact that his grandson-in-law, Xu Wenze, had left without saying goodbye.

However, coincidentally, it happened just as the old man was about to rush over to Jialin, ready to give her a lecture.

In the outer room, her beloved granddaughter, Xu Xiaoyun, hurriedly lifted the curtain and came in carrying a teapot.

Well, all those words that were on the tip of my tongue had to be swallowed back down.

Other matters are minor, but my granddaughter's matter is of utmost importance.

His second grandfather had a notoriously bad temper, and he couldn't get through to anyone else, except for his granddaughter.

I was afraid of being scolded if I spoke too harshly, but in reality, I was even more worried, fearing that the girl would cry all night long if she heard it. What should I do?
"Brother Jialin, have some tea."

Upon entering, Xiaoyun puffed out her sleeve and simply ignored her grandfather. Instead, she bowed and turned to Jialin's side, placed the teapot down, and said only this one sentence.

Feeling bitter inside, he didn't want to say much. He simply gave a polite greeting, turned around, lifted the curtain, and went out again.

Xu Jialin, who was standing to the side, noticed that the girl's eyes were red when she bent over.

A mix of emotions welled up inside me, and I felt a pang of reluctance.

But having come all this way, braving the wind and snow, it seems impossible not to mention it.

After hesitating for a long time, he finally spoke.

"Second Grandfather, Xiaoyun here..."

"Wenze is doing very well, I heard from Wang Fu last time. He's become a military officer, and not a low-ranking one at that."

"What?"

"Did a letter arrive along with the pay?"

Xu Jialin was also worried, fearing that Xiaoyun might feel bad if she heard this, so he deliberately leaned forward halfway and asked in a low voice what he was asking.

However, it was obvious that the two old men still felt uncomfortable when they heard the name Wenze.

"Humph!"

"Don't mention him, believe it or not."

"Subordinates are the most ungrateful people in the world."

He acted as if it were a serious matter, and was very unhappy.

The old man stood tall and stiff, watching his granddaughter go out, and then he suddenly became energetic again.

"Back then, although his family was poor, they had been studying and learning to read since childhood, so I always thought they should know manners and be virtuous, and have some sense of benevolence and righteousness."

"Jialin, tell me, what do we gain from this marriage?"

“It’s just an orphan and a widow. The child is kind-hearted, so that’s all that matters. I’ve personally agreed to let him marry into our family.”

"I never asked him for anything decent."

"Xiaoyun, if the baby grows up at the same age as him, and the child is happy, I won't say anything."

"But look at this little bastard, what kind of job has he done?"

"You just got married, and you're just going to leave like that? Not even a word from you?"

"They've all become part of the same gang of soldiers."

"If you had at least left a child before you left, it would have been better than Xiaoyun living a life of widowhood with her family!"

"What the hell?"

The insults escalated and became increasingly offensive.

Hearing this, Jialin was also at a loss for words, unsure how to respond.

The key issue is that the current situation is so complicated. Before I came, my wife's attitude was clear, so it's best not to say anything more.

At this critical juncture, just as Jialin was caught in a dilemma.

Suddenly, the curtain was lifted outside. Xiaoyun listened through the wall and was displeased. She flung her hand, turned around, and stomped her feet angrily as she entered.

"Sir, that's enough."

"Stop talking!"

Xiaoyun saved the day, preventing Jialin from being put in an awkward position.

Seeing that it was their granddaughter who had given the order in a fit of temper, the two old men dared not shout any further and could only beg for mercy.

"Hey, that's it."

"Jialin, can you see this?"

"A daughter is like a tree that cannot be kept at home once she grows up."

“From now on, they’ll only side with outsiders and won’t be on our side anymore.”

He made fun of himself and found a way to save face.

However, Xiaoyun saw that they were still using her as an excuse, so she refused to listen.

"Grandpa," she scolded again. The two old masters had no choice but to surrender completely.

"Okay, okay, I won't say it. I won't say it if you tell me not to."

After speaking, he paused, raised an eyebrow, and stared intently at Xu Jialin.

"Alright, Jialin, I can tell too. Your trip here is probably related to that brat, right?"

"What exactly happened?"

"Let's not beat around the bush with your second grandfather."

"Is it your second daughter?"

In fact, when Jialin braved the snow to come looking for him, the old man had been pondering his intentions for quite some time.

Looking left and right, I can't get past it; it's just about Jingyi's matter.

To be honest, although I don't know the details, the two old men do know some things.

So, having vented their anger and satisfied their pent-up frustrations, it's time to get down to business.

Not far away, Xiaoyun, upon learning that Deng Wen was involved with Shi Wenze, decided not to rush out and simply stood cautiously at the door.

Upon hearing this, Jialin also looked up, met the old man's staring eyes, hurriedly scratched his head, and looked embarrassed and awkward.

"Uh"

"Sigh, if you hadn't brought it up, I really wouldn't have felt comfortable asking."

“You know your nephew’s wife, she’s a very calculating person.”

"Ever since Jingyi went missing, she's been seriously ill and looks like she's about to collapse."

"The medicine isn't helping, and the doctor has come to our house several times. They all say it's a heartache caused by missing his daughter."

Jialin first recounted his suffering, then proceeded to lay the groundwork for his subsequent speech.

"Yes, yes."

"Hey, I don't usually have time to catch you asking questions."

"You know, I'm not one to gossip or wander around the alleys."

"What exactly happened?"

"Second daughter, that girl is usually quite clever and sensible, what's wrong with her?"

"How could they just run away like that?"

"Could it be that someone is instigating this?"

"Have you asked anyone to search the neighborhood? Huh?!"

The two old men expressed their concern at the right time.

Regarding Jingyi running away from home, who knows what rumors are circulating in the town.

I'll just pretend to be the victim and let the old man have a say.

"Hey, there's no one to look for it."

"According to Feng'er, they traveled south with Mr. Xu and his group who were searching for the team."

“You’re not a fool, sir. Now that I’ve said this much, I shouldn’t keep it from you.”

"The real problem is that the bastard Qi Dayong is the culprit."

If someone has a request, and you don't ask them for clarification, it's difficult for them to do their best.

Xu Jialin had a lot to say, and now that he could no longer hide it, he blurted it all out.

If I could exchange it for a letter heading south, I would be eternally grateful.

"Oh? You mean that soldier thug?"

"Humph"

The second old man chimed in, and judging from the situation, Qi Dayong would certainly have his share of criticisms.

Of course, Jia Lin couldn't take back what she had said.

"At the beginning of October, that bastard came to my house after drinking."

"What I meant to say was that it's better to avoid trouble."

"That soldier, he's always doing those old military tricks."

"It's not quite fair to say he bullies men and women."

"But as time went on, General Xiao and the others never returned. When the tiger is away, the monkey grows up and becomes the king."

"That guy reeks of alcohol, has a thuggish air about him, and always acts like a bully."

"I find it disgusting." (End of Chapter)