Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

Village chief Jia and other members of the Jia family wanted to kneel down and kowtow to Cheng Wan to express their gratitude.

"Don't!" Cheng Wan saw that Village Chief Jia and the others wanted to kneel, and quickly reached out to stop them: "Gu Yan sent someone to send your eldest grandson back. If you want to thank him, just go back and thank Gu Yan when you see him."

"Mr. Gu should thank you, and you should thank him too!" Village Chief Jia sniffed, his voice still hoarse: "You are all the benefactors of my Jia family! You are our great benefactors!"

As he said this, Village Chief Jia was about to break free from Cheng Wan's hand that was supporting his arm and kneel down.

Jia Jiaju and other members of the Jia family also knelt down.

"No one is allowed to kneel!"

Cheng Wan used a little force to straighten Village Chief Jia, then looked around at Jia Jiaju and others who were shocked by her, and said in a gentle voice:

"I have received your thanks. We are all from the same village, so there is no need for us to be like this.

After experiencing separation and suffering, it is a great blessing in life that family members can still be reunited, especially on a day like New Year's Eve.

I am happy for you, we are all happy for you.

Today is not a good day, so I won’t keep you here.

Village chief, please take your eldest grandson home and have a reunion dinner. We will all be better and better next year."

“Hey…Hey!”

Village chief Jia nodded repeatedly, crying and laughing, wiping away his tears with the back of his hand.

The Jia family returned home, and the reception room was filled with the same people as before.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Cheng Wan had to go back and continue memorizing. She didn't have time to stay here and be embarrassed. She skipped the previous topic and said, "Grandma, Dad, Mom, Gu Yan's letter said that my eldest brother is safe."

"real?!"

Wang suddenly stood up from her chair, her eyes shining with surprise.

Cheng Wan nodded and smiled brightly: "Really!"

"This...this is really great! So great!"

Wang clutched her handkerchief tightly and took two steps on the spot, her eyes red with excitement.

Cheng Daniu walked forward and patted Wang on the back, silently comforting her.

However, Daniu's eyes also turned red.

"Oh! Ever since Ah Wan went to escort the grain and brought back the news that Da Ping was safe, it has been nearly half a year. Finally, we have news about Da Ping again!"

Old Mrs. Lin wiped her tears of joy with a handkerchief and continued:

"After this year, Daping will be 18 years old!

Erping and Yu Niang are almost married, but Daping has not yet found a wife. When he comes back, we must immediately arrange a wedding for him!"

Cheng Wan laughed and shook his head helplessly.

"Mom, Daniu and I have thought about it, why don't we arrange the wedding of Erping and Yu Niang next year.

We don't know when Daping will come back, and we can't let Erping and Yu Niang wait forever. Both children are of marriageable age."

Before Mrs. Lin could respond to Wang's words, Cheng Erniu got anxious:

"That won't work! Daping is the eldest, and he hasn't married yet, so how can Erping get married first?

Yu Niang's family are all reasonable people. Let's talk to them and wait a little longer. Anyway, we have decided on Yu Niang.

Besides, even if I don’t wait for Daping to get married first, I still have to wait for Daping to come back, right?

Otherwise, if Erping gets married, it would be bad if Daping is not at home, right?"

"That's exactly the point." Xiao Lin stood up while holding Cheng Jinzhao in her arms, and said cheerfully, "Brother and sister-in-law, wait a little longer until Daping comes back. Like Erniu said, even if we don't let Daping get married first, at least we should hold Erping's wedding while Daping is home."

"But..." Wang and Cheng Daniu looked at each other, with confusion in their eyes.

Who can tell for sure when Daping will come back?

Old Mrs. Lin was also a little undecided.

Naturally, she wanted to hold Cheng Erping's wedding when the whole family was present. Of course, it would be best if Cheng Daping's wedding could be held first and then Cheng Erping's wedding.

But the girl is old enough, and we can't delay her marriage just because of our family affairs.

This girl, if she isn't careful, will easily be gossiped about.

"Let's wait until the first half of next year. If the eldest brother hasn't come back by July next year, we'll arrange the second brother's wedding first."

Cheng Wan suggested after careful consideration.

Gu Yan's letter said that the war was going well and that he would be able to return home and reunite with his family soon. However, until the war was over, what would happen next was full of unknowns and uncertainties.

Wait for half a year. If the war continues to go well, it should be over in half a year.

Cheng Wan, the head of the family, usually would not be questioned or refuted.

Old Mrs. Lin and others all agreed to Cheng Wan’s proposal of “half-year period”.

Cheng Wan looked at Cheng Erping, who was a little embarrassed after hearing about his marriage:

"Second brother, you must make it clear to your family, especially your second sister-in-law.

This is a very good marriage, so don't let any misunderstanding lead to unhappiness.

In addition, it is not easy for women, if possible, second brother should be more proactive towards second sister-in-law and her family, so as to avoid unnecessary suspicion and malicious speculation from others. "

"Yes, I know!"

Cheng Erping nodded seriously.

Naturally, he was reluctant to see his future daughter-in-law suffer any injustice.

The current issues have been temporarily resolved, and Cheng Wan has to go back and continue studying.

"Aunt, I have other things to do, so I won't sit with you. As I said before, if you need anything, just tell the housekeeper in the mansion or my mother. You don't have to be polite."

"Hey! Lord, just go and get busy. I've taken note of everything!"

Ding instinctively bent down and lowered her head towards Cheng Wan with a flattering look on her face.

Cheng Wan smiled at Mrs. Ding, then looked at Mrs. Lin, Mrs. Wang and others: "I'm going back."

"Go ahead. When it's time for the New Year's Eve dinner, Mom will send someone to call you."

Cheng Wan was walking briskly on the way back to her yard. She was thinking about where she had been reciting the lesson when she suddenly remembered Jin Jin's voice.

"Master, your cousin's suggestion that your cousin is a member of the Cheng family has been forgotten?"

Cheng Wan sighed: "Jinjin, why are you becoming more and more gossipy."

"Those who are close to the vermillion are red, those who are close to the ink are black."

Cheng Wan: "..."

Oh, I've also learned the connotation.

"The matter you just mentioned is not over yet. My aunt is still trying to figure it out. I guess she will give her two children a good 'lesson' next."

"Children?" Jin Jin's voice was filled with doubt: "Master, your cousin wants all her children to stay in the Cheng family?"

Cheng Wan raised her eyebrows and chuckled: "It's just human nature. She is a mother, so naturally she wants her child to have a better life."

"The master doesn't seem to dislike this cousin."

"I can't say whether I hate her or like her, but as long as she doesn't do anything disgusting in the future, the Marquis Zhaoping Mansion doesn't mind having two more mouths to feed. After all, she will work for me after training her."