Chapter 161: Thanks at the Right Time
There are actually quite a few weirdos in the Song family, and each of the branches has their own little thoughts, but each of them is clear-headed and not confused.

Especially when it comes to big things, everyone has a balance in their hearts, so they are usually united.

Since the second wife is in such a poor state, let her be. Everyone should help take care of the household chores so that the elder man can have a chance to sit down and talk.

Song Xiaoliu looked at the enthusiastic relatives, opened his mouth, and finally led them to the river in the backyard obediently. Let his mother handle the woman's affairs.

The old man didn't ask anyone to move the luggage in the car into the house. The small home of the second branch of the Song family was too crowded and could not accommodate so many people. They would probably have to find another place to live.

When everyone walked into the main hall and took a look, their already dead hearts died again.

The second house is so poor. The house is dusty and dark due to the small space. It is not as comfortable as their house in the countryside.

Is this the treatment of a sixth-rank official? Even worse than their peasants.

There was only one thing, the room was quite warm. Looking towards the heat source in the corner, he saw several stoves burning something black, which looked like charcoal but not like charcoal. He didn't know where Song Laoer picked it up from.

There are also some spare parts and accessories on the shelf, some made of wood and some made of iron. They should be things from the second factory.

As if they knew that people from their hometown were coming, there were many benches in the room, so that more than 20 people could sit together if they squeezed together.

On the dining table in the middle were four sets of tea sets with ten cups each. The tea sets were bluish-white in color and quite delicate, looking like products from an official kiln. I guess they were bought with the little money earned by the eldest granddaughter.

The Song family and the Ye family all had heavy expressions on their faces. Everyone was very quiet, as if they were trying to think of ways to solve the current dilemma.

Song Qingwan didn't know what everyone was thinking, nor did she know why they suddenly became quiet. Maybe they were just too excited because they missed their relatives whom they hadn't seen for a long time.

After washing her hands, she picked up the teapot from the stove and poured tea for all the relatives one by one.

Then they went back into the main house and quickly brought out snacks such as cakes and candied fruits.

Finally, she ran to the kitchen and saw steamed buns and big meat buns heating in the steamers. Song Qingwan simply picked up two large baskets and carried them over.

Xie Qingcheng and Le Fei were also very considerate and went to the kitchen to help, bringing out hot water for the Song and Ye family members to wash their hands and faces.

"Come on, we're home now. Let's eat something to fill our stomachs and warm up our bodies."

There’s no need to use chopsticks and bowls. They are all country people, there’s no need to be so particular.

Anyway, Song Qingwan was hungry, so she first delivered food to her relatives to make sure everyone had something to eat. Of course, Jiang Ling and the others were no exception.

Song Qingwan also grabbed the buns with her hands and started eating. Only after eating the food at home did she finally feel a sense of security and warmth.

After going through untold hardships, she finally brought all her relatives home. It was not easy.

Thinking of something, Song Qingwan ran to her room, took out two jars of two-jin wine, and quietly came to Xiao Huatian, Liu Zhongyi and Jiang Ling who were sitting in the corner.

She stuffed a jar of wine directly into Xiao Huatian's hand and said, "Although it is fruit wine, it is very mellow. I made two jars especially for you.

You should know how rare grapes are in winter. Your daughter can only afford these two jars of wine. One for you and Liu Zhongyi, and one for me and Jiang Ling.

To my brothers and sisters, thank you for protecting my family along the way. I know it is not easy. All the meaning is in the wine. Cheers! "

Just the journey towards the capital city almost drove Song Qingwan crazy, not to mention the natural disaster in Jiangnan, one can imagine how difficult it was for Xiao Huatian and the other two.

Xiao Huatian chuckled. This little girl was good at winning people's hearts, but he was happy to do so. So he picked up the jar and clinked it with Song Qingwan.

After taking a big sip, Xiao Huatian thought the grape wine was just average, but he didn't expect the taste to be so good. Even he, who had drunk all the finest wines in the world, couldn't help but be conquered by its taste buds.

"Miss, how about you brew a jar of wine for me, Old Xiao, when the grape harvest is next year?" When Xiao Huatian asked this, it naturally meant that he was willing to continue to be loyal to Song Qingwan.

"Okay, not just a jar of wine, I can also use the distillation technique to brew a high-concentration, strong-lasting old kiln wine. One jar will make you drunk."

Song Qingwan is serious about pampering her subordinates and directly develops new winemaking technology for Xiao Huatian.

"Hahaha~ Okay, okay, I'll exchange my life for wine, loyalty!" In his life, wine is enough. Xiao Huatian took another big sip of wine, and then reluctantly handed the jar to Liu Zhongyi.

"Lao Liu, thank you! Sincerely, if you want anything in the future, tell me clearly, I will never refuse if I can do it. This is forever valid."

Song Qingwan clinked glasses with Liu Zhongyi again and then took a big gulp of the wine.

Liu Zhongyi shed a tear in shame. With his pointed face and cunning expression, it was no exaggeration to say that he was a disgusting rat crossing the street.

But he can get the trust and reuse of the future queen. What else can he say? Just show your skills. "Don't worry, young lady. I will be loyal to you and live up to my name. I will always be loyal to you."

Then it was Jiang Ling. Song Qingwan hugged her and said, "Sister, you will be my real sister from now on. I know you like to make medicine. When I have time in the future, I will make transparent glass test tubes and other utensils for you. I guarantee that you will like them."

There should be few girls who don’t like transparent and shiny things that sparkle.

"Okay, let me take care of the girl's body from now on." Jiang Ling was confident that she would remain young and beautiful for the rest of her life.

However, looking at Jiang Ling's lolita style, Song Qingwan's body suddenly became a little stiff. In fact, she likes mature and hot queen style. Can we discuss it again?
In the corner, the master and servants were getting along very harmoniously. Only a few children from the Song and Ye families were looking over curiously.

The other adults seemed a little absent-minded, perhaps they were worried about the future?

Of course, that is the man’s business, and the two old ladies are more concerned about the newborn Xiaoqi, who they are holding in their arms and teasing him.

At this moment, a loud noise was heard from the far corner of the street. Father Song finally got off work and returned home. When he saw several carriages parked in front of his house, he immediately ran back as fast as he could.

He ran and shouted all the way, "Dad and Mom! Dad, Mom." Just like a three-year-old child who has not been weaned, he would look for his parents to rely on no matter what.

It was such a familiar voice that the Song family had heard for more than twenty years and they recognized the owner of the voice immediately.

Old Master Song stood up from his chair, his sharp eyes looking around quickly, but seemed to have not found anything suitable.

So the old man decisively took off his shoes and walked towards the door angrily, "Rebellious son, Song Lao Er!" You have been hiding in the capital for so many years, how many shoe soles do you owe me?
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