Full House Spring

Chapter 87 Entering the Genealogy

The banquet lasted until the moon was at its highest point. Fang Tangli originally wanted to sleep on the same bed with Xia Li, but Cao Shixiang could not bear to be away from her and refused to agree. The couple went back home reluctantly.

After seeing off the relatives, Rong held Xia Li's hand and said, "It's been a busy day. It's been hard enough for you to travel such a long distance to get home. Don't worry too much when you get home. Come to the main courtyard to accompany me tomorrow after you've had enough sleep."

Sun Fuya had just finished assigning tasks to the servants and smiled softly when she heard this:
"Just listen, sister. There are only a few of us in our family. We can live as comfortably as we want. Mother has always been kind and loving, and she is not fussy about small matters. You will understand after a while."

The look Rong gave Xia Li was so gentle, as if all her defenses could be melted by this gentleness, making her unable to resist.

Xia Li smiled unconsciously, her eyes sparkling, and she said in a brisk voice: "As long as mother and sister-in-law don't think I'm lazy, I won't be polite to you."

Sun Fuya had been worried that her sister-in-law was sensitive and suspicious and difficult to serve, but this time she was finally relieved. Her open-minded personality was perfect.

Sun Fuya whispered softly, "It doesn't matter if you're a little lazy. As long as you're happy, anything is fine."

Fang Qizheng teased, "Just spoil her, the two of you. If you spoil her too much one day, let's see how you two will end up."

Rong rolled her eyes at her son and said confidently, "Our good girl wouldn't do that. Even if she is spoiled beyond measure, it doesn't matter. As long as she doesn't cause a terrible disaster, your father and I will cover her up."

Fang Zongru stroked his beard and smiled, "Your mother is right. What you should do is not to restrict them, but to support them. Both Guan Nan and Fu Ya are excellent children. You should be content."

Sun Fuya covered her mouth and chuckled. Ever since she entered the Fang family, both her parents-in-law and her husband have valued her very much, which made her feel a strong sense of belonging.

Xia Li also felt warm in her heart. She leaned on Rong's shoulder and said to Fang Qizheng, "Are you jealous, brother? Dad and mom love me and my sister-in-law, and you are not happy?"

Fang Qizheng pretended to be pretentious and said, "How can I, a man of seven feet tall, be jealous of you? You bad girl, you come back to sow discord. Tomorrow I will let Shuo Ge'er bite your bad aunt."

Xia Li heard from Nanny Zhou that her eldest brother and sister-in-law's eldest son, Shuo Ge'er, was two years old, but she had not seen him yet.

Sun Fuya patted him and said briskly:
"Our Shuo Ge'er is reluctant to bite Auntie. He has had a dry cough these past two days. We were afraid that he would play crazily with so many people around today and his condition would get worse, so we didn't let him out. We'll let him pay his respects to Auntie tomorrow."

Xia Li could understand her sister-in-law's arrangement. She said softly, "Shuo Ge'er's health is the most important thing. Coughing is harmful to his health. He is a child and can't express his discomfort. It's better to be cautious. I will go to see him tomorrow."

It was rare for the aunt and sister-in-law to get along harmoniously. Rong loved her daughter and was very satisfied with her daughter-in-law. Fang Zongru saw that they had almost finished talking, so he spoke:

"I just discussed with the elders of the clan that we will open the ancestral hall tomorrow to have Guaidan included in the family tree. This matter has been delayed for more than ten years and cannot be postponed any longer."

The original body was abducted at a very young age and had not yet been included in the family tree. Xia Li thought that this would not be done so early, but she did not expect that the people in the tribe would be so accepting of her.

Rong's eyes were red again, and she said in a low voice: "This matter really cannot be delayed. Only when Gua Nu is included in the family tree can she be a real member of the Fang family, but which name should be recorded as appropriate?"

Rong felt that the most important thing was her daughter's happiness. She was used to the name Xia Li, so there was no need to change it.

Fang Zongru pondered and said, "A name is just a name. I originally wanted to keep the name Youyi, but now I think that this name has never made her live in peace. Since God has given our daughter a new name, let's use the new one. After all, she is our daughter, so it doesn't matter which one she gets."

Rong nodded in agreement and said softly, "Xia Li is a very good name. Our good girl has been through all the dangers and turned them into good fortunes, and finally came back to us. How auspicious."

Xia Li's lips curled up slightly, and she said in a clear voice: "Thank you, Mom and Dad. Whether it's Youyi or Xia Li, she is your daughter, and this will not change."

Fang Zongru nodded with satisfaction, "It's getting late. Tomorrow's entry into the family tree is a big deal, and we can't miss the time. You should go back and rest."

Rong said to Xia Li, "The two maids who serve you closely are both good, but there are not enough of them. After you finish the family tree tomorrow, you can have breakfast in the main courtyard and choose a few maids from mother."

Xia Li nodded and agreed, "Thank you for worrying about me, mom. I will go back and rest first."

After saying that, Xia Li bowed to her parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, then turned and left with Shi Mi and the others. Rong looked at her daughter's back as she left, reluctant to take her eyes off her for a long time.

Fang Zongru patted her shoulder and comforted her: "Your daughter is back, you don't have to worry about gains and losses."

The smile on Rong's face was trembling, tears welled up in her eyes. She held back her tears and smiled as she said:
"Yes, seeing that my daughter is fine, I finally feel at ease. I don't have to worry about her anymore. It's great!"

Sun Fuya is also a mother, she can understand her mother-in-law's feelings, and said in a voice as gentle as jade:
"Don't cry, mother. You still need to think about which maids to choose for your sister tomorrow. I have asked Madam Zhou. Shi Mi and Qiao He, who are by her side, are capable maids, one is good at dressing and managing, and the other is good at cooking."

Sure enough, when Rong heard her daughter-in-law say this, her attention was immediately diverted. She frowned slightly and said:
"Ya'er is right. I have to go back and call the girls over to question them. I can't let the good girl pick the ugly ones."

Watching their parents leave together, Fang Qizheng and Sun Fuya smiled at each other. Fang Qizheng said with emotion: "Now that my sister is found, it's like I'm alive again. If I hadn't found her, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to hold on for a few more years."

Sun Fuya knew this too. She lowered her voice and said, "The boy from the Kuang family did a good thing. You two are traveling together. Are you satisfied with his character?"

As Fang Qi was hugging his wife and walking towards the courtyard, he frowned and said reluctantly, "Kuang Chengrui is quite capable, and his skills are even more powerful than I thought. He is decent and steady in his conduct, and he has some shrewdness. I'm afraid that Dad will have a new respect for him after this trip."

Sun Fuya said in a deep voice: "In that case, they are a good match. Is he anxious to marry his sister?"

Fang Qizheng shook his head and said frankly, "He is very tactful. He did not take the initiative to approach my sister, nor did he say anything irrelevant."

Sun Fuya pondered for a moment and said calmly, "Although the Kuang family is of low status, Mr. Kuang is a shrewd man. Although he has a second wife, Kuang Chengrui's mother is an honest person. If he himself has the ability, he can be considered."

Fang Qizheng said unhappily, "My sister was born to enjoy happiness, why should she suffer with him? How can he, a warrior, feel sorry for others? Let's not talk about it." Sun Fuya said with a smile, "Do you think marriage is so easy to achieve? There are countless men who look glamorous on the outside but are horrible on the inside. The most important thing for marrying and living together is whether the man is responsible. It doesn't matter if my sister stays for two more years. We can slowly look for someone."

Fang Qizheng's expression improved and he said, "That's right. Our family is not in a hurry, and it's only right that we take our time to select. You and mother should pay more attention to it privately. If there is a suitable candidate, you can test the waters first."

Sun Fuya nodded slightly, and she said softly: "My sister is sensible, I will keep her affairs in mind. Don't go too far with the Kuang family, leave a way out so that we can meet again in the future."

Fang Qizheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not a brainless idiot. I won't say any more. I'll go see Shuo Ge'er first. I wonder if the brat has done anything naughty today."

Speaking of her son, Sun Fuya smiled unconsciously. She scolded him, "Don't tease him. He is just a little boy. If he cries, you can comfort him yourself."

Fang Qizheng said confidently: "He can only be coaxed and played with now. He will be smarter when he grows up. I know my limits. Don't make a fuss."

Sun Fuya was helpless. This father and son could not bear to be separated. If he cried later, let him comfort himself.

Xia Li returned to Cuihua Court to relieve herself of her fatigue. Although her clan members treated her kindly, she still had to attend social events, which inevitably made her physically and mentally exhausted. Shi Mi helped her remove the hairpins from her hair and asked softly, "Miss, what are you going to do with these gifts from the clan elders?"

At this moment, Nanny Zhou was not there, and there were only three of them in the room. Xia Li pondered and said:

"I'll put these things into the box later, register them tomorrow, and put them back in place. You'll keep the key."

Qiao He agreed and said, "Sister Shi Mi is the most suitable person to do this. When a new maid comes, we will still let her be the leader."

Shi Mi was naturally happy to be given an important position. She hesitated and asked, "What about Madam Zhou?"

Xia Li rubbed his painful scalp and said calmly, "Madame Zhou will continue to be the head nanny, and the maids below must have an older one to keep them in check. You just need to be respectful."

The three of them got along fairly well, but Nanny Zhou was old, and Xia Li didn't ask her to do many things, so it was quite good for her to be in charge of the maids in Cuihua Court.

After Xia Li washed up, she went to bed to rest. Although it was her first time lying on this bed, she did not feel any discomfort. She fell asleep soon after lying down. In her dream, she even saw her original childhood memories.

She saw how her parents and brothers doted on her. Not only did she have endless beautiful clothes to wear and endless snacks to eat, but she was also carried in her father's arms and strolled around every day. Her mother was also so gentle and loving. She felt like she had fallen into a happy nest. For a moment, Xia Li didn't even want to wake up.

Until the day of the Lantern Festival, she was kidnapped by a kidnapper with her mouth and nose covered. A high temperature took her away. In an instant, the little Fang Youyi seemed to be separated. She looked at Xia Li steadily and said in a soft voice: "You must be filial to my parents for me and live a good life!"

Xia Li said subconsciously: "I can return my body to you, and you can take care of them yourself."

Little Fang Youyi shook her head and said with a sad look, "I can't go back. I was too cowardly and incompetent to face the reality. You have endured all the hardships for me, and the happiness in the future should be yours..."

Xia Li said in a deep voice: "It doesn't matter, this body is originally yours, I can withdraw."

Fang Youyi chuckled and said, "It's mine, and it's yours too. You and I are one. I should go now. You have to take care of yourself..."

After saying this, she gradually disappeared like fog. Xia Li woke up suddenly. She sat up and was a little dazed. It turned out that Fang Youyi had not left.

Hearing the noise in the bedroom, Nanny Zhou and Shi Mi walked in quietly. Seeing Xia Li sitting up, Nanny Zhou raised her hand to lift the curtain and said softly, "Miss, you have to go to the family tree today, you should get up."

Xia Li came back to her senses. She put the matter aside, calmed down, and said in a hoarse voice, "Madam, please help me pick out a suitable dress. Don't keep my father and the elders waiting for too long."

Nanny Zhou smiled and said, "Yes, I'll get it right away. You wash up first."

As soon as she finished speaking, a maid came over with a basin. Xia Li liked to do things within her ability, so she didn't let the maid serve her. When she had finished cleaning up, Fang Zongru came over.

The father and daughter went to the ancestral hall together. Along the way, Fang Zongru was talking to his daughter about the rules for entering the family tree. Xia Li felt very different. She seemed to be really taking root here. She couldn't tell whether she was confused or at ease. The only thing she was sure of was that she could never go back to the modern era.

She saw with her own eyes the three words "Fang Xiali" written on the family tree. At that moment, all her complicated thoughts suddenly settled. This was a one-way journey. All she could do was to live her life down to earth, and live a good life with Fang Youyi as well. When she came out of the ancestral hall, she was a brand new Fang Xiali.

Fang Zongru still had to go to Dongli Academy. After all, he was the dean and had many things to deal with. Xia Li, escorted by servants, went straight to the main courtyard.

Rong had been waiting for her. When she saw her daughter, she immediately went to meet her and took her hand, saying with concern: "Did you sleep well last night? Are you feeling sleepy because you got up too early?"

Xia Li raised the corners of her lips slightly and chuckled, "Don't worry, mother. I slept very well last night and even dreamed about my childhood. Mother fed me the sweet-scented osmanthus cake she made herself, but my second brother insisted on snatching it from me."

Rong's eyes sparkled with tears when she heard this. She seemed to be trying hard to hold back her excitement. She said happily, "You actually still remember something that happened so long ago? You were just over four years old at that time, and you loved the osmanthus cake I made myself. I haven't made it for many years..."

Xia Li helped Rong sit at the table and said softly, "I only vaguely remember some things. It may be because I am back home and in the familiar environment that I feel like I have seen it before, so I can recall some of it."

Rong stared at her for a long time with eyes full of relief, and said with relief: "It doesn't matter if you can't remember everything. Now that you are back, there will be more beautiful memories in the future. Let's start over again."

Xia Li nodded gently, feeling very calm. Without being disturbed by others, the mother and daughter had a very warm breakfast. After finishing breakfast, Rong asked softly:

"You already have two big maids by your side. If you add two more big maids, will four second-class maids be enough? As for the rough maids, Cuihua Court already has them. Let Madam Zhou pick a few more. Is this arrangement okay?"

Maids who serve close to the mother have to accompany her day and night, so Xia Li cannot be careless. She said seriously, "Mother, I want some maids who can read account books, read, or know some medical skills. These people are more valuable in quality than quantity."

(End of this chapter)