After Becoming the Villain Mother-in-Law, I Launch My Redemption Arc Chapter 173: Keeping Your Word

ng Yao couldn’t figure out why ng Rongjin visited again.

But since he was here, they didn’t stop him from entering.

However, Zhao Xiaohua, upon seeing ng Rongjin, gave him a thumbs-up, "You’re really sothing."

ng Rongjin laughed awkwardly, "Letting Sister Xiaohua have a good laugh at ."

"No, no, no, to be fair, regardless of how things were between us before, I’m not laughing at you this ti. I genuinely think you’re impressive. After all, if I were in your shoes, I definitely wouldn’t handle things as well as you have," Zhao Xiaohua said.

"Aunt Zhao, I ca to apologize." ng Rongjin’s expression was resolute, "The things they did before can’t just be written off. I, I also have many faults. I don’t expect Aunt Zhao to forgive, but I think I should admit my mistakes to you."

Knowing that ng Yao didn’t like him calling her younger aunt that way, ng Rongjin changed his address according to seniority.

ng Yao was slightly surprised, considering it a case of "a good shoot growing out of a decayed bamboo."

The young boy’s eyes were sincere and clear, with no evasiveness, no deliberate actions.

From analyzing his expressions, ng Yao knew that his apology was not an act but heartfelt.

"Apart from your elder aunt, my past with the ng Family has already been written off with our severed relationship. As long as you don’t provoke , I won’t hold grudges," ng Yao said, "As for you, we’re both mbers of Shanghua Village, so as long as you don’t do anything illegal, if you ever truly encounter difficulties, I will help you if I can."

ng Rongjin nodded happily, "Aunt Zhao, don’t worry, I will do well. I’ll take care of my grandpa, and when my grandma and the others co back, I’ll talk sense into them. Aunt Zhao, can I ask you, do you know where my mom and my sister have gone?"

ng Yao shook her head.

She indeed didn’t know where ng Ruyu and Lin were now.

ng Rongjin was a little disappointed and subconsciously muttered, "My sister told she was going to save my mom. I heard my mom was released, but why aren’t they coming back?"

This was a question that ng Yao truly couldn’t answer.

Fortunately, ng Rongjin didn’t press her about this question; after muttering a bit, he said, "Then Aunt Zhao, I won’t disturb you anymore. I have to go back and take care of my grandpa. Early this morning, the doctor ca again to see him. He was so upset that one side of his body isn’t functioning properly, and he can’t be left alone."

"Then rember, try to keep his diet light, don’t let him eat greasy things, otherwise, the situation will worsen. As for you, as you’re still growing, you shouldn’t eat lightly," ng Yao casually reminded.

Firstly as a doctor’s instinct, secondly out of a personal concern.

Because ng Qingshan was a person who loved rich flavors and couldn’t do without at, a bland diet would make him very uncomfortable.

"Okay, I rember what Aunt Zhao said," ng Rongjin nodded seriously and waved at ng Yao before running off quickly.

"This is probably getting what he deserves. With such a wicked heart, there’s no good end after all," Zhao Xiaohua sighed.

"One commits one’s own sin and cannot live," ng Yao said, "Alright, let’s hurry and finish eating, after the al, we’re setting off."

Zhao Dajiang was busy huffing and puffing, loading luggage onto the cart, while Song Xiu’er was trailing ng Yao with her eyes red-rimd.

"It’s not like we’re not coming back, we’re just going to Qingzhou Prefecture for a while, be good, don’t cry!" ng Yao consoled her, "When you miss us, ask Dajiang to take you to Qingzhou Prefecture to play for a few days, that’s always possible, right? If Dahe doesn’t pass the prefectural exam, we’ll be back soon."

"Pish posh, no bad ons, only good. Mom, what are you saying! Second brother is talented and has studied hard, how could he not make it? He’ll definitely be on the list!" Song Xiu’er, needing to ward off the bad, pulled ng Yao to join her in spitting.

ng Yao couldn’t resist her, joining in the spitting only concluded the matter.

"Mom, this is for you," Song Xiu’er said as she stuffed the pouch into ng Yao’s hand, "This is the New Year’s money you gave us, and Dajiang and I haven’t spent it. Usually, Mom gives pocket money from ti to ti, but since we eat and live at ho, there’s no use for it. Though sparse at ho, the journey requires abundance, take more silver with you when going out."

The usual amounts given, ng Yao roughly rembered.

Song Xiu’er and Zhao Dajiang’s savings combined would barely amount to two pieces of broken silver.

Still, ng Yao was touched, as her daughter-in-law genuinely respected and showed filial piety to her as an elder.

ng Yao took out a silver ingot and pushed it back to Song Xiu’er, "You mustn’t skimp on your als just because we’re not at ho. For your health, dication is just a supplent. The most important thing is to adjust through diet."

"Mom, this won’t do, this won’t do. You’re going to Qingzhou Prefecture, and I heard that place requires silver for everything," Song Xiu’er insisted, waving her hand, "We have land and grain at ho, we won’t starve."

"Take what I give you!" ng Yao commanded sternly, "What, I’m leaving, and you already don’t want to listen to ?"

"No, mom, no," Song Xiu’er hurriedly explained.

"Then take it, only then will I trust you," ng Yao said.

In the end, it was Song Xiu’er who kept the silver but promised she wouldn’t waste it and said she had learned to read a little and would keep proper accounts, not disappointing ng Yao’s intentions.

After a round of farewells, ng Yao and her group set off.

First, they needed to head to the county town to send Zi’an back.

Along the way, Zi’an didn’t seem too happy.

Ever since knowing ng Yao was going to Qingzhou Prefecture without taking him, the little guy was not pleased.

Despite ng Yao comforting him in various ways, he was only happy for a mont before reverting to a sullen state.

Even though she couldn’t bear to see Zi’an unhappy, bringing him to Qingzhou Prefecture wasn’t feasible.

She could only harden her heart.

At noon, they arrived at the back door of the County Governnt.

Knocking on the door, it was opened by A Pu.

Seeing ng Yao, A Pu was very happy, "Master and I were just preparing to cook, it’s tily for Madam Zhao to co. We’re in for a treat today."

A Pu helped park the carriage, and they all entered the backyard.

ng Yao took Teacher Wang to et Ren Zhong, although Teacher Wang was a bit reserved, Ren Zhong didn’t put on any airs. Soon, they engaged in a pleasant conversation.

Zi’an, not missing a chance to cling to ng Yao, moved a small stool and sat at the kitchen door watching her and Wen Nuan busy themselves.

Soon, ng Yao cooked a al using the ingredients in the kitchen.

With a chicken, one half was made into braised chicken chunks, the other half was stewed.

Vinegar was used for the shredded cabbage, and the radish shreds were pickled in sweet and sour sauce.

Then an onion was served with sauce. The sprouting spring onions were not spicy, perfect for dipping in sauce.

A Pu, helping with setting the table, bead with joy, "Madam Zhao’s handiwork is truly extraordinary."

After the al, anxious to continue their journey, ng Yao said goodbye to Ren Zhong.

Zi’an clung to ng Yao, unwilling to let go, tears brimming in his eyes.

"I know you want to go with your aunt, but you need to wait for her to settle in Qingzhou Prefecture first, okay?" Ren Zhong pulled Zi’an aside, "No crying. If you cry, even if your aunt settles in, I won’t take you to her."

Zi’an held back his tears, "Dad, are you saying that once aunt settles in, you’ll send to her? You an it? You’re not just coaxing a child, right? Dad, you’re an official, you must keep your word. Otherwise, people might laugh at you."