Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

"He didn't say anything. He just sat there cross-legged and listened. Apart from scolding our second uncle twice, he didn't say anything else..." Xiao Ye said.

Cui was still the same Cui. Apart from being able to control her children and grandchildren, she didn't take care of any serious matters. Perhaps, in her opinion, men should handle these matters, and she naturally thought that Mr. Sheng should take care of these matters. Or perhaps, she was not capable of taking care of this matter.

No matter what, Xiao Lan felt that it was a good thing that the old lady did not get involved in this matter, otherwise the old house would only become more chaotic.

"She's gone now?" Zhang asked again.

"She left, wiping away tears and saying she was heartbroken. She even said that if anything happened to her little Yin, she would never forgive the people in the old house! In the end, my grandfather asked my father to see her off. Before she got in the car, she told my father that the old man and the old lady only favored their eldest and second sons, and didn't take their daughter and niece seriously, nor did they take their other sons seriously."

It seems that before getting on the car, Lanhua did not forget to sow discord between Lao Zhai and them.

"It seems we'll have to go in the dark if we leave at this hour." Zhang said after looking at the sky outside.

Life is peaceful now, and there are no more robberies than before. But it is still unsafe to travel at night. But Lanhua and the old house have already had a bad relationship, so she will definitely not stay overnight.

Everyone sat and talked for a while, and Xiao Lan arranged for Xiao Ye to have dinner at home. After dinner, they chatted for a while and then asked the housekeeper to send her home.

Sheng Xuan also learned about these things later, and naturally knew that the old man wanted to involve him, but he saw through it in advance and said that there were guests here and did not go. Later, the old man did not arrange for anyone to come and invite again. It is estimated that the old man also understood Sheng Xuan's intentions and did not agree to any of Sheng Lanhua's requests.

"What are these things about? What kind of people are these?" Sheng Xuan sighed and said. "I guess the old house and Sheng Lanhua's family will be cut off from now on."

Now that things have gotten to this point, Sheng Lanhua will definitely not have anything to do with the old house anymore.

"I asked Xiaoye, and he didn't say anything about cutting off the road when he left... He should have left some room for retreat." Zhang said.

Zhang was very pleased to see Xiaolan and Xiaowen gradually grow into young girls and boys. Seeing that the two children were taking a nap, she sent them to rest.

The next few days were spent in Xiaolan's family attending banquets, especially Shengxuan, who had banquets every day. After the tenth day of the first lunar month, the situation gradually improved.

This year's Lantern Festival, the family discussed going to the capital city to celebrate. One reason was to see the lanterns in the capital city, and the other was that some social activities in the capital city could not be neglected. Now was the right time to go, but if it was after the first month of the lunar year, it would be a bit difficult.

That day, when Shengxuan came back from a banquet, he saw Zhang and Xiaolan packing their luggage.

"Why did you come back so early today?" Zhang asked.

Xiao Wen replied, "Our family is going to the capital city tomorrow, and my father specially brought me back early."

"We are going to the capital tomorrow. I plan to go to the old house today to see the old man and the old lady and say hello to them. We have to stay for a few days." Sheng Xuan said, "If we wait until the banquet is over, it will be too late... the old couple will go to bed."

Sheng Xuan is a filial son. He will never do anything to disturb the old couple's rest. He will go to the old house every now and then. Now that he is going on a long journey, he will naturally go to say hello. In his heart, no matter what, the old man and Cui are his biological parents.

Xiao Lan knew very well how Sheng Xuan felt about the old house, but no matter what he did, he was not as good as Sheng Nuo in the old man's heart. Even though Sheng Nuo had deeply hurt the old man and made him worry about it.

Sheng Xuan wanted to go to the old house to visit Mr. Sheng and Mrs. Cui, and told them about his trip to the provincial capital. Zhang and Xiao Lan did not stop him.

While packing her luggage, Zhang said, "The food shop has made some Yuanxiao. Remember to bring some for the old man and his family when you go."

"Yeah." Sheng Xuan agreed with a smile.

"Dad, let me go with you to take a look." Xiao Lan said.

Sheng Xuan was even happier when he saw that his daughter was going to accompany him to the old house.

Xiao Lan took out the Yuanxiao she brought and showed it to Grandpa Sheng and Cui. "Grandma, the festival is coming soon. These are Yuanxiao made in the food store. My mother asked us to bring them here for you to eat. They are filled with glutinous rice and red bean paste. I heard they are delicious."

"This New Year, you have sent us so much food. We can't eat so much..." said Mr. Sheng.

Xiao Lan put two packs of Yuanxiao on the cabinet and sat on the stool on the floor, of course, next to Shengxuan.

"Dad, just keep it. This Yuanxiao is really good." Sheng Xuan said.

Xiao Lan just saw it. In addition to the two bags of Yuanxiao they had just brought, there were also snacks and other things that were sent from their family a few days ago. The cabinet was full of things.

"Old Four, come on, we're making dumplings at home. You and the kids should stay and have dinner." Grandpa Sheng said to Sheng Xuan, "Your mother knows how to make dumpling fillings. I remember that when you were little, you loved eating the dumplings stuffed with cabbage and pork that your mother made the most. We're going to have this stuffing tonight."

"Let's wait a while, let your mother cook a few dishes, and we men will have a few drinks together." Grandpa Sheng said with a smile.

When Mr. Sheng said these words, Cui's eyes followed him. Xiao Lan also looked at Sheng Xuan at the same time. When they came out of the house just now, Zhang told them to go back and eat early. Xiao Lan thought, no matter whether Sheng Xuan eats here or not, she will not stay to eat anyway.

Because if I stay, I will definitely sit at the same table with Cui. Not having enough to eat is no big deal, but who would want to be angry?

"Dad, this is unfortunate. I have something to do tonight," Sheng Xuan thought for a moment before continuing, "I brought the children here today not only to give Lantern Festival dumplings, but also to tell the two elders that we plan to go to the city tomorrow. There are still many things to do there, all of which must be done in the first month of the year."

Hearing Sheng Xuan say this, Cui immediately turned away, and Grandpa Sheng also showed disappointment on his face. However, in the blink of an eye, Grandpa Sheng put on a smile and said, "I know you have a lot of things to do, but there is nothing we can do about it. Anyway, we all live in the same village, and there are plenty of opportunities. It doesn't matter if we only have this one chance. You should just do your job. We are all family, so there is no need to be so particular."

After finishing his words, Sheng Xuan was about to get up and say goodbye. Old Master Sheng also noticed it. He looked reluctant, as if he had something to say yet.

This time, the old man personally escorted Sheng Xuan to the gate and said, "Third brother, when do you plan to come back from your trip to the provincial capital this time?" asked Old Master Sheng.

"Probably at the end of the month." Sheng Xuan replied.

"Why did you take so long this time?" Old Master Sheng showed a trace of reluctance, "... I am old now and can't help you much, so I just cause you trouble. Now your family is big and powerful, it's different from before, you have to be more careful about everything..."

"Dad, don't worry, I know everything." Sheng Xuan said.

"You have met a noble person, who is helping you. This is good fortune. Some people have such blessings in their lifetime or even several lifetimes... You should never forget the kindness of others..."

"Although Xiaolan is still young and there's no rush to get married, we still have to plan as soon as possible. Xiaolan is older than Xiaoyin... If you meet a good one, settle down. This is the only major event in a girl's life. You must find out more about the other party's family. The character of the child is the most important..."

The old man actually started to care about them, but what he said was all good advice, so Sheng Xuan listened patiently and nodded from time to time.