In the days before they left the village, almost every day some villagers brought them things from their homes, and some people who had spoken rudely to them even came to apologize, disregarding their own feelings.
If they weren't well-liked in the village before, things are now like night and day; even the village chief occasionally comes to visit.
When Da Niu and Er Hu's parents first heard that they were going to the capital, they were somewhat worried.
I always felt that the capital was too far away, and no one could guarantee what they were going there for. If it were true, and something happened to the child, I would regret it for the rest of my life.
But when they learned that this was the general they had always admired, they almost wanted to send their sons over immediately, fearing that if they were a little late, the general would change his mind and not take them with him.
Those families in the village who, because of the hunter's not-so-prosperous reputation, forbade their children from learning from him even though they played well with Xiaxia, were now filled with deep regret.
Unfortunately, there's no going back in this world, Wei Yutang said. He didn't want to prepare too many companions for his son; one or two close and trustworthy friends like this would be enough.
If there are many items, they can be difficult to allocate in certain situations, and if something unexpected happens, it can become even more troublesome.
So those children in the village who used to play well with Xiaxia could only watch helplessly as such a good opportunity was presented to them, only to disappear in an instant.
They stayed in the village for about half a month. The young emperor, who was far away in the capital, couldn't help but write several more letters to urge them to return after not hearing any news of their return for a long time.
For the young emperor, as long as his teacher was willing to return to the capital, he was willing to pay any price.
No matter what others say in front of him, that his former teacher might have ulterior motives and that his return to the capital was not for pure purposes, he should be more wary of Wei Yutang, as this young emperor always only trusts his own feelings.
If it weren't for the presence of the Master, he probably wouldn't have been able to secure his throne.
It was the teacher who taught him many things, and it was also the teacher who brought him to his current position.
If even Mr. [Name] cannot be trusted in this world, then he truly doesn't know what else is worthy of his trust.
The young emperor had done everything perfectly in order not to disappoint his master, but there was one thing his master had taught him not to trust him about. The young emperor did not do it perfectly in this regard; he simply could not do it.
He was willing to entrust all the trust he had in his life to his husband, and hoped that his husband would not betray that trust.
Letters from the capital arrived almost every two days; it was impossible to know exactly how many the young emperor had written.
When Chu Qing saw the pile of letters in the house, she couldn't help but urge them a couple of times.
No matter how much you delay your departure when it's time to leave, it's only a matter of leaving a few days later.
Da Niu and Er Hu's parents knew very well that their sons were going to the capital with them this time because they had a bright future ahead of them.
Even knowing this, the thought of sending such a young child to such a far place as the capital still makes me feel a little reluctant.
These past few days, unlike before, I haven't felt annoyed when the children are at home. I've kept them with me almost every day, wanting to take a closer look before they go to Beijing.
Such a great opportunity has fallen into their laps; it would be such a shame to miss it.
Moreover, Da Niu and Er Hu's parents trusted the general very much. Knowing that their son would be able to be with the general's young master in the future was like a pie falling from the sky and landing right on their heads.
As parents, how could they want to ruin their son's future? They were reluctant, but when the day came to leave, they sent their son over without hesitation.
Da Niu had a good relationship with his parents, and he had already prepared to go to the capital with them from the beginning.
But when the day of departure actually arrived and he saw his parents packing his luggage and sending him to the general's house, he inexplicably felt a surge of impulse.
He stood in front of his mother, reached out and hugged her arm, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Mother, I don't want to go. I want to stay at home with you and Father. The capital is so far away, and I don't know when I'll be able to come back."
Upon hearing her son's words, Da Niu's mother slapped him on the head without hesitation.
Everyone else in the village envied their family for this opportunity, and even she secretly rejoiced at her past actions.
When the general first said he wanted to take his son as his disciple, many relatives and neighbors came to dissuade him, saying that they couldn't let their son associate with a hunter. If he ended up like the hunter, they would be in big trouble.
At the time, Da Niu's mother felt that her son just wanted to be with his friends. It would be great if he could learn some skills, but if he couldn't, she would just consider it as the kids getting together and fooling around.
These are not major issues, but it would seem rather strange to escalate them to the future.
A momentary lapse in judgment paved the way for her son's future success; there's no reason for her to ruin it now because of her son's childishness.
He knew his son was probably reluctant to leave home and missed his parents, but it would be a real shame to miss such a good opportunity.
“If you really miss your parents, then you should definitely go with them.”
"This is a great general, the great general that your parents have mentioned to you many times before. Your days with him will definitely not last long."
"And Xiaxia, with him around, your parents feel very at ease."
Chapter 124
They knew their son had spent a lot of time with Xiaxia, and they had seen both Xiaxia and Chuqing's personalities. They felt very reassured having their child with them.
As parents themselves, Chu Qing completely understood the reluctance in the hearts of Da Niu and Er Hu's parents. She didn't feel that they didn't trust her or anything like that. She simply promised that no matter what happened in the future, they would definitely take good care of their children.
To Chu Qing's greatest surprise, some of the original owner's relatives actually came to see them off.
It wasn't the original owner's older brother, but his sister-in-law, who stood in front of him holding a child's hand in one hand, and one of the children was carrying mountain goods in their hands.
That's how it is in the village; even filling their stomachs is a luxury, and these mountain products are probably the only things they can offer.
"If anything happens in the future, I will divorce your older brother if I have the chance. I don't ask for anything else. I just hope that if something happens, it won't involve the child."
Chu Qing hadn't originally planned to accept her gifts, but changed his mind after hearing those words.
These mountain goods were very well packed, and it was clear that the person who prepared them had put a lot of thought into them. After Chu Qing took them, she could clearly feel a sense of relief.
"The harm should not extend to the wife and children."
When Wei Yutang heard this, he glanced at Chu Qing. This person was still too soft-hearted. If it were him, he would not leave any room for maneuver, nor would he give anyone any breathing space.
He has always been good at eliminating enemies completely and has always believed in leaving no room for them. Being too kind to the enemy is being cruel to oneself and will lead to endless troubles.
When Wei Yutang and Chu Qing clashed over their approaches to life, Wei Yutang's first reaction was to show respect.
Even if they have different ideas, he will respect all of Chu Qing's views, such as his occasional soft-heartedness.
It was early autumn, and the wind carried a slight chill. Wei Yutang gently shook his cloak, bent down to adjust the cloak's straps for Chu Qing, and glanced at the woman out of the corner of his eye.
The village has been buzzing with gossip lately. Sister-in-law Chu knows the identity of the person in front of her. Just thinking about how many slanderous and derogatory things her husband said to this person when he was drunk makes her heart race.
She glanced nervously at Chu Qing, then held her two children tightly.
"This humble woman..."
"Chu Qing's words are my meaning."
Wei Yutang held Chu Qing's hand in his palm and noticed that it was slightly cold. He frowned slightly, somewhat displeased.
"Thank you, General."
Sister-in-law Chu was relieved upon hearing this. She hadn't realized that the seemingly imposing general was actually henpecked at home.
Seeing how meticulously he took care of Chu Qing, Sister-in-law Chu felt a rare pang of envy.
Back in the Chu family, besides her younger sister, Chu Qing was the only other person she disliked. The old couple in the Chu family always looked down on her, feeling that their daughter should have the best of everything.
Sister-in-law Chu didn't think she had done anything wrong. After all, what mother wouldn't love her own child? Giving that younger sister more food meant that her two children would eat less.
Even knowing that her mother-in-law and father-in-law were unhappy, she still managed to put all the good food into her child's bowl.
Similarly, while others criticized Chu Qing for being too selfish for not even giving way to her younger sister, she was the only one who didn't have any thoughts.
If people were truly so selfless, there wouldn't be so many inexplicable things happening in this world. Everyone wants to strive for better things for themselves, which is only human nature.
It is truly hypocritical to make someone go against their instincts and do things that are completely contrary to human nature.
However, later on, the younger sister's life in her home was so pitiful that even though Sister-in-law Chu knew very well how much she had caused her child to suffer, she couldn't bear not to help when she had the chance.
Sister-in-law Chu herself had complained about herself, saying that she was too easily swayed by such matters, but she simply couldn't change this habit.
In her mother's words, that's just her personality; she just hopes she won't be taken advantage of or suffer losses in the future.
If you won't be affected in any way, being a nice person isn't a big problem.
"Chu Qing, I really did wrong you in many ways before, but now that I see you're living a good life, I'm relieved."
Chu Qing, who was about to leave, stopped because of her words. Wei Yutang, noticing this, also stopped.
In the original owner's memories, this sister-in-law hadn't really bullied him much; she mostly ignored him.
In addition, this sister-in-law is also one of the villains. Perhaps because of the mutual respect between the villains, she and the original owner actually have some common topics.
"No, I know everything you did before."
Whenever Sister-in-law Chu complains that her in-laws are unfair, treating the female lead too well and her child too badly, she usually makes sure to include the original owner's share when she wants to get something.
That's how the original owner of this body lived. With the help of his sister-in-law, his life would occasionally improve considerably.
For the original owner, all of this was an unexpected joy. The original owner thought that it might be because of some good luck that he obtained these things, little did he know that it was all because of the help of this sister-in-law behind the scenes.
"It was just something that happened incidentally at the time."
Sister-in-law Chu did it on a whim, without intending to use it to curry favor or anything else. She never expected that Chu Qing would bring it up in front of her now.
These were all trivial matters, but when Chu Qing brought them up, Chu's sister-in-law felt inexplicably embarrassed.
“If what he did was too serious, I can’t guarantee it wouldn’t affect you, but in most cases, it shouldn’t. The principle of not punishing one’s wife and children applies to those kinds of things.”
Chu Qing was just being soft-hearted and couldn't bear to see them so anxious and uneasy.
However, if that matter might affect Wei Yutang, then it wouldn't be worth it for him.
"Yes, I know."
The reason why Sister-in-law Chu had always kept her husband at arm's length was because she was dissatisfied with his attitude in handling many things, but she was also wary of him making any big mistakes.
It wasn't because she still had feelings for her husband at this point, but simply because she didn't want this man to affect her child's future.
"Your journey to the capital is long and arduous; I hope you have a safe trip and arrive safely."
Sister-in-law Chu was just an ordinary person, and for her, a safe journey was her most sincere wish.
Wei Yutang could also tell that this woman had no ill intentions, unlike her husband.
When I brought Chu Qing home, I learned a lot about his family. His sister-in-law was not a very good person, but she was the only decent one in the family.
Although he initially disagreed with Chu Qing's decision to leave room for maneuver in this matter, and felt that his idea was somewhat soft-hearted, after seeing Chu's sister-in-law's appearance, he felt that it was not entirely unacceptable to act as he did now.
After this matter was over, Chu Qing took the basket of mountain goods into her room and examined it carefully. From the first glance, it was clear that a lot of effort had been put into these goods, and upon closer inspection, all the dust had been cleaned off.
These are the things that Lao Qi usually likes to eat the most, and this is also when he arrives the fastest.
Seeing such a large basket of things, and remembering what the woman had said earlier, he shook his head with a slight sigh.