After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 307 Family Reunion

Shen Congrong didn't have a deep impression of Shen Yi, but he had always treasured the toys Shen Yi had made for him. Now, being held in Shen Yi's arms, he was as happy as a kitten, hugging Shen Yi tightly like his sister.

The twins didn't have much affection for Shen Yi, but they were close to their older brother and sister. Seeing their older brother and sister holding Shen Yi, they climbed onto their backs and didn't struggle to get down.

Han's eyes welled up with tears. She wiped them away and stepped forward, saying, "Alright, let's go back first. It's so cold outside, we shouldn't stay out too long."

The villagers nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, hurry back and reunite with your family, congratulations!"

Su Tai smiled and said, "The New Year is just a few days away. This year, my family is making sticky rice cakes, which is a kind of food that we don't have in Langya Kingdom. We'll send some to everyone to try in a couple of days."

"Good, good, good! Your cooking skills are definitely top-notch!"

The villagers are eagerly anticipating it.

On the way back, Han asked Shen Yi to put the child down, but Shen Yi kept shaking his head and carried the child.

Su Tai laughed and joked, "You don't find it heavy!"

The four children in their family are not light; together they weigh over 100 pounds.

"No way! I trained in the military. I used to be able to carry wild boars weighing several hundred pounds, so lifting them is a piece of cake," Shen Yi said, looking smug.

Han was exasperated. Her gaze fell on the luggage on the carriage, and she frowned. "Why did you bring so much stuff back? We don't need anything at home!"

Su Chunlin froze in shock, his expression exaggerated. "Honey, even if it costs you your life, you wouldn't dare lose anything here! That was a gift from the Emperor to our son-in-law. Look at this! It's an imperial plaque, inscribed by the Emperor himself. It brings glory to our ancestors! If we hang it up at home, everyone who sees it will kowtow before leaving!"

"Ah? That's amazing!" Han covered her mouth in shock, not daring to look directly at those things.

Su Tai was also somewhat surprised.

Shen Yi explained succinctly, saying, "I'll buy another piece of land later, build a courtyard, and put up a plaque and ancestral tablets there, what do you think?"

"Okay! Listen to you!"

Su Tai was overjoyed, almost jumping for joy and humming a song. With these imperial treasures, her family was now unique in the village, even more so than the Ma family in town.

The family had just arrived at their doorstep when they found that the Shen family had also come. Everyone sat down and talked, and Han proudly recounted the emperor's reward.

Shen Zhuang was both surprised and delighted. "Shen Yi! This is a momentous event that will bring glory to our ancestors! No, we have to find the village chief and tell him what you and Big Dog did. This is the honor of our Shen Family Village!"

He was in a hurry, extremely anxious, and didn't want to waste a single moment. He turned around and ran out of the yard.

Su Tai asked Han Shi and a few others to help her look after the children while she went to get food for Shen Yi.

Wei Daya and Qi Yan wanted to help, but she dismissed them both.

When she was alone in the kitchen, she immediately went to the Fire Time Food Street and ordered a large table of beef and mutton hot pot, as well as five steamers of large meat buns.

Then I went to Tu Shi Kong and picked four durians, a plate of cherries, a basket of mangoes, six coconuts and four papayas.

Papaya is mainly used to make papaya, white fungus, red date, and milk soup. Durian, after being peeled, has its white pulp used to stew chicken. With coconut water and some goji berries, it has a sweet and nourishing taste.

Durian flesh combined with cheese bought from a bakery can be used to make durian pancakes.

While she was busy in the kitchen, village chief Shen Ying and a group of clansmen also came to visit.

Everyone is here to see the imperial treasure.

Shen Yi was generous, setting up several large tables and displaying the thousand taels of gold bestowed by the emperor, a pair of jade ruyi scepters, a dragon-protecting sword, a luminous pearl, eight bolts of brocade, and a plaque personally inscribed by him. These items truly broadened the villagers' horizons.

"Shen Yi, you've really struck it rich!" the villagers exclaimed in amazement and envy, some even green with envy.

Shen Yi picked up the gold and pointed to the words below to show everyone, "This gold is a royal gift, different from the gold circulated by the government. It cannot be used; unauthorized circulation is a serious crime."

"Huh? Then it can only be used as a decoration." The villager stared wide-eyed, bewildered and anxious.

It's only for viewing and not for use; isn't that just bullying people?!

Shen Yi nodded, "Imperial gifts are an honor, how can we actually use them! Only these materials are usable, the rest are to be kept as offerings. I've already registered them at the county government office on my way back, and these things are all recorded in the government records."

Now the envious villagers gave up their ambitions. Although the items were good, they could only be displayed for worship, and they couldn't afford to make any mistakes. They couldn't enjoy such a blessing.

When Shen Ying learned that Shen Yi wanted to build another courtyard to house these things, she expressed her strong agreement, saying, "We'll come and help after the busy farming season."

Shen Yicheng thanked everyone for their kindness one by one.

Su Tai brought out freshly baked durian cakes, saying, "Come on, have some while they're hot, so everyone can share in the joy."

"It smells so good! Honey, what are you making?" Shen Yi asked eagerly.

Su Chunlin politely declined, saying, "Why are you bringing that stinky durian again? Get it away from here, it smells worse than a cesspool!"

"You're such a troublemaker!" Madam Han glared at Su Chunlin and stepped forward to help Su Tai.

Most people still prefer durian cakes, and they can't stop eating them one after another.

Shen Yi acted as if he hadn't eaten anything good in centuries, and in the blink of an eye, he had already devoured seven or eight of Su Tai's.

Su Tai quickly took away the durian cake in front of him, "Even if it's delicious, you can't keep eating it. There's hot pot and big meat buns coming up later, so don't overeat."

Shen Yi reluctantly put down the durian cake in his hand.

Su Tai hurried to the kitchen and brought out the papaya, white fungus, red date, and milk soup, so that everyone could enjoy it while it was hot.

After this meal, the villagers who came to the door were all fed and left satisfied.

Madam Han looked surprised. "Xiao Tai, how did you know so many people would come? You prepared everything so well!"

"What? There's still some in the kitchen! Mother and Second Aunt can help me deliver some to other families. We can't possibly eat it all. Little Xi from Granny Zhang's family likes my pastries, so take some extra for them," Su Tai instructed.

Shen Yi looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Su Tai explained in a low voice, "That child is the treasure of Granny Zhang and Cripple Shen. They raised her very well. She is well-behaved and sensible at such a young age. She even went to school with the children before and learned a few words. She gets along well with our child. Adults' affairs should not involve children. Besides, this child has nothing to do with them now. Cripple Shen would never let them take the child away. You should also forget about her background and just pretend you don't know anything."

"Okay! I'll listen to my wife!" Shen Yi grinned, his gaze towards Su Tai burning with desire.

Su Tai playfully punched him, saying, "The hot water and toiletries in the bathroom are all ready. Take a break, digest your food, and go in for a relaxing bath. We'll have hot pot when you come out."

"it is good!"

Shen Yi noticed that since returning home, the word he said most often was "good".

While the couple were being all lovey-dovey, Han was knocking on Shen the Cripple's door with a basket in hand.

Xiong Kai hid in the shadows and secretly observed. When he saw Han Shi, he fixed his gaze on her.