As for Jindou, he is the eldest son and grandson, and must observe mourning for three full years.
The marriage with the girl from that family will definitely have to wait until after the mourning period, leaving just over a year. It’s likely they won’t make it back in ti.
Wang Yongzhu directly left a gift with Liu Xiaoqiao to be kept, which would be used as a congratulatory gift when the ti cos.
Originally, Jinhoo planned to return to the Capital City, to continue his apprenticeship with Zhang Yinbao and even planned to go overseas.
But now, because of the matters with the Lee Family, Zhang Yinbao seed to have beco a bit distant.
Jinhoo didn’t quite understand initially, until Lord Du asked him before leaving if he still planned to return to the Capital City?
Jinhoo, suspecting nothing, naturally nodded.
Lord Du then pointed out to him the intricate relationships between the Lee Family, Zhang Yinbao, and Wang Yongzhu.
This made Jinhoo hesitant again.
However, Jinhoo had a good quality; he asked when he didn’t understand sothing.
As soon as Wang Yongzhu returned, he seized the opportunity to ask her if he should go to the Capital City.
Wang Yongzhu had forgotten about this. To her, it wasn’t a big deal.
Even if Jinhoo went to Zhang Yinbao, it was just to be an apprentice.
Of course, Zhang Yinbao wouldn’t mistreat Jinhoo, whether out of respect for her or for the Gu and Song families.
However, the ntion of this gave Wang Yongzhu an idea.
Since Jinhoo liked doing business, he could learn with Zhang Yinbao, as well as with Lee Changnan and herself.
Having been to Chicheng County with the Zhang family caravan before, Jinhoo was even more familiar with the place than they were.
Moreover, their plan was to open a new trade route in the future. Jinhoo could join them in Chicheng County, and being under their watchful eyes was more reassuring than going overseas and being out of sight and touch, wasn’t it?
Thinking this way, Wang Yongzhu seriously asked Jinhoo if he wanted to join Ninth Master Lee in doing business in Chicheng County?
After all, going to Zhang Yinbao was about learning from the lower ranks, while with Ninth Master Lee, he would have increased access to people, matters, and broaden his horizons substantially.
For Jinhoo, being with Ninth Master Lee would certainly offer more learning opportunities.
Without thinking, Jinhoo replied to Wang Yongzhu, "Auntie, I’ll go with you all! Maybe I can even lend a hand!"
In his heart, whether it was going overseas or to the Northwest, it was all the sa as long as he could help his auntie.
With those words, as they packed up, he also began to organize his belongings.
In recent days, he had used the money he saved to acquire several valuable items, all packed and ready.
Since he couldn’t go south to sell them, he figured selling them in the north would also be good, and he was familiar with where to fetch a good price.
Seeing Jinhoo gearing up to leave, Jinguan was envious and wished to go too.
Wang Yongfu was already reluctant to let Jinhoo go, but he couldn’t restrain him. Hearing Jinguan whine prompted him to pick up a stick and hit the child to settle him down.
The Wang family was bustling all day, the word had already spread, and nearly everyone in the village knew about it.
Gradually, people ca to the house to express their wishes.
With small offerings like a few lons, two dates, a handful of millet, or two eggs, all were gestures of goodwill.
Wang family received them all courteously, expressing their sincere thanks.
Lady Lin naturally heard the news and beca restless.
Taking advantage of the night when no one was around, she ca banging on the door.
As soon as Jindou opened the door, Lady Lin shoved him aside and rushed into the courtyard, looking around, "Where’s Jinhoo?"
Jindou staggered a bit, steadied himself, and said, "Jinhoo is with aunt, mom. What are you here for? What’s the matter?"
Uncontentedly, Lady Lin replied, "I have sothing to discuss with Jinhoo. Go get him, tell him I’m looking for him, ask him to co to the old house."
Jindou glanced back into the house; Wang Yongfu and Jinguan were inside, hearing the commotion outside, yet none stepped out.
Jindou had no choice but to say, "Alright, I understand!"
As soon as Lady Lin left, Jinhoo returned and, upon hearing Lady Lin was looking for him, remained silent for a mont, "I see, I’ll head over now."
Jindou, ultimately uneasy, worried that Lady Lin as his mother, yet her recent actions had been disheartening, said, "I’ll go with you!"
This was to ensure that if Lady Lin caused any trouble, he could help intervene.
Jinhoo stopped Jindou, "No need, it’s probably not a big deal. I’ll just check it out and co back! You all rest first, just leave the door open for !"
With that, he grabbed a lantern and headed towards the old Wang house.
Jindou watched Jinhoo worriedly from behind. Although he was honest, he wasn’t foolish; Lady Lin’s gossip had often reached his ears.
He feared Lady Lin intended to exploit Jinhoo, whether for money or sothing else.
Inside, Wang Yongfu and Jinguan erged, and the three of them looked at each other, unsure of what to say.
Unable to hold back, Jinguan said, "I’ll go see, I can’t let second brother suffer!"
Wang Yongfu pulled Jinguan back, "It’s no place for a child like you to ddle. If we go, your mother will cause even more trouble—"
After much persuasion, Wang Yongfu managed to restrain Jinguan.
The father and sons waited till midnight for Jinhoo to return.
As he ca in, under the lamp light, the trio got a shock.
Jinhoo’s face was scratched, claw marks on his cheek, and even a finger mark showing he had been slapped.
His hair was disheveled, and his clothes were torn.
If soone didn’t know, they would have thought he had been robbed.
He was limping, alarming the father and sons, Jinguan quickly dashed to the backyard to fetch Wang Yongzhu and others.
The ruckus woke the whole Wang family.
They hurried to the front yard, and seeing Jinhoo in such a sorry state, they were furious.
Song Xiaoyin brothers always carried such healing ointnts and quickly applied it to Jinhoo, then tactfully withdrew.
Leaving the Wang family behind.
Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu had already learned from Jinguan’s mouth that Jinhoo t Lady Lin and then ended up this way.
When they asked Jinhoo, he lowered his head and kept silent.
Old Granny Zhang, being woken up late at night, was filled with anger.
Seeing Jinhoo’s scratched face and Wang Yongfu, the father, squatting quietly aside without uttering a word, filled her with more rage.
A useless soul, even after divorce, still being manipulated by Lin.
Did Lin really think having three sons was her protective charm?
Right then, she grabbed a feather duster and stord out with a vengeful look.
Wang Yongzhu turned to see Old Granny Zhang who had already signaled to Lady Jiang and Liu Xiaoqiao to head to the old Wang house.
Wang Laosan and Wang Yongping hurriedly followed.
Wang Yongzhu exchanged a glance with Song Chongjin, "You stay ho and watch over them; I’ll go check."
Song Chongjin nodded, handing her a lantern, "Be careful on your way."
Wang Yongzhu took the lantern and hurriedly, caught up to them before they reached the old Wang house.
Old Granny Zhang was signaling Wang Laosan and Wang Yongping, "Kick the door open for your granny—"
Wang Yonggui and Wang Yongping looked at the thick door planks, which already looked painful; but with their mother’s intimidating glare suggesting if they didn’t kick the door, she’d kick them instead.
Reluctantly, they stepped forward, just about to raise their feet when they noticed Wang Yongzhu hurrying up from behind, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
Wang Yonggui stepped forward, "Little sister, you do it, you do it—"
Such a thick door plank could only be kicked open by soone with little sister’s strength, couldn’t it?
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