novelhk Chapter 444 Going to Grandma's House
Chapter 444 Going to Grandma's House
When I woke up on the third day of the first lunar month, it was snowing. The snow was falling heavily like goose feathers.
Since we couldn't complete the original plan, we gathered around the fire to make tea, play cards and enjoy the snow.
Thanos, who had always been well-behaved, was delighted when he saw the snow. He ran around the yard and played with all kinds of things. Seeing this, the Monkey King also joined in and started a snowball fight.
The two foxes and the dog also joined in. The puppies had grown into big dogs, but the little fox was still the same, barely growing at all. It had a smart little brain, and was too lazy to run on its own. It spent the entire game on the dog's back, directing the dog to play.
Snowballs flew everywhere, and Changle and Chen Nan, who were playing cards, could no longer sit still, so they put on gloves and joined in. Then there was a melee, and they beat whoever they caught, and soon their bodies were covered with snowflakes.
Only when their hands felt frozen did they go into the house to warm themselves by the fire, eat a few roasted sweet potatoes and potatoes, and then go into the center of the yard to continue playing.
After playing in the snow, we set off firecrackers, which made a non-stop banging sound.
At noon, everyone had fried vegetables and rice. After a short break, they played poker.
The snow fell for a whole day and night before it stopped. I had originally planned to go to my grandpa's house in the city on the fourth day of the New Year, but seeing the thick snow outside, I could only postpone the time again and again, hoping to go after the snow melted.
On the fifth day, everyone was free to play. Early in the morning on the sixth day, everyone packed up, packed their gifts and went into the city.
After entering the city, Shen Ruyi sent someone to visit Aunt Wang's house to see if she had given birth. According to the time, she should have given birth in the next few days.
Then they went to the four-courtyard house of grandma's house. Grandma and grandpa were particularly happy about the arrival of Shen Ruyi and the others, and came out to greet them very early.
This was the first time Shen Ruyi came to her grandfather's house after the last incident, but Changle had come several times.
Her aunt was also there, and she warmly received Shen Ruyi, Manou Yiren and the others, and Shen Ruyi treated them as if nothing had happened. But she knew in her heart that everything had changed.
Many of them, especially her aunt, were no longer in her heart. It wasn't that they were necessarily bad, but she was afraid of trouble and tiredness, so she just cut them off and kept her distance.
As soon as Changle entered the mansion, she was first kissed by her grandparents, then by her cousins, and finally was carried into the mansion by Nanchuan.
Seeing Chen Nan's envious eyes, Nan Chen also picked up Chen Nan and carried him into the mansion.
After sitting down, everyone started exchanging pleasantries and asking about each other's well-being. After chatting and drinking tea, Nanchuan suggested going to the pavilion by the lake in their mansion to enjoy the scenery. Everyone else went, but Shen Ruyi stayed behind.
No one forced her to leave, guessing that Ruyi had something to talk about with her grandparents.
Grandma and grandpa seem to be in good health, but their faces look like they haven't been in their own house for a long time. Shen Ruyi went straight to the point and said:
"Grandma and grandpa, why don't you two live with us for a while? It doesn't matter where you live. Besides, the conditions where I live are better than yours. It will be more conducive for their retirement. There are no children to take care of in your house now, and your cousins are all grown up, so you don't need to worry too much."
Grandpa first said: "I am old, and it would be easy to cause trouble for you if I go. We are living well here now, really, Ruyi, you don't have to worry about us, you just need to be well."
There is hope for this, Shen Ruyi continued to persuade: "Even if you two go, not the whole family, how can you cause us any trouble? You don't know how good and leisurely Mr. Wang's life is. He plays cards with us every day, drinks tea, watches the fun, soaks in hot springs, and occasionally fishes in the pond. He lives a happy life.
Besides, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. You can enjoy them without caring about them. Now that your uncle is the head of the family, it is difficult for you to manage many things. It is better not to care about them. Come with us and stay for a while. When you get tired of living here, you can come back. Maybe you can live in both places. If you get tired of living in one place, you can stay in the other place for a few days. It would be great. You are now at the age of enjoying a peaceful life, not the time to worry about things."
My grandparents were quite interested in what I said, but they had too many concerns and didn't say anything or agree.
Shen Ruyi could only strike hard and said, "Years ago, the government made me a prince and awarded me a piece of land. This imperial edict is currently on display in the ancestral hall of our mansion..."
Before Shen Ruyi could finish, Grandpa interrupted her and asked loudly: "What did you say? What title did the government give you?"
Grandma also looked at Shen Ruyi in disbelief, wanting Shen Ruyi to confirm it again.
"The government has conferred upon me the title of Prince of Ji'an, and also granted me a fiefdom, but in order to avoid a series of troubles, it has not been announced to the public."
When Grandpa heard Shen Ruyi's answer, he was so excited that he began to tremble, and his beard was shaking again and again. He walked back and forth on the ground with his hands behind his back for several circles before he calmed down and whispered: "You kid, why didn't you mention such a big thing before?"
"It's not a big deal."
"Silly child, this is not a big deal. What is a big deal? No, we have to celebrate it properly."
Grandma's eyes sparkled with tears as she said, "What are you celebrating? Old man, I think you are so excited that you are stupid. It's enough for the two of us to know about this. Don't mention it to anyone else. Don't cause trouble for Ruyi and the others."
Last time, those guys from my daughter-in-law’s family came over, and they tried to take advantage of Ruyi’s family openly or secretly, but they were suppressed by the old couple.
After hearing what grandma said, grandpa came back to his senses instantly, "That's right, we can't say it, no one can say it." Marry a virtuous wife, marrying a bad one will ruin several generations. They now have a deep understanding of this, and their spines collapsed instantly.
Shen Ruyi said, "There's no need to celebrate, but you two can stay in the mansion for a while, take a look at the imperial edict, and burn some incense. You can pack up your things and come back with us. Mr. Wang misses you a lot, Grandpa."
Grandpa paused. This was indeed too attractive to resist. It was the imperial decree for enfeoffment of a prince. It was the first time in his life that he had been so close to an imperial decree.
After much hesitation, he finally agreed. He didn't know how many years he could live, so he might as well do whatever he wanted. After thinking it through, grandpa spoke directly: "Okay, let's go and stay at your place for a while."
"I'll listen to your grandpa, but old man, control the excitement on your face and just say that we miss Changle and will live with them for a while and then come back. Don't mention anything else and don't show it." Grandma also expressed her opinion.
"Humph, you know I can't even get excited in private."