Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!

47: Chapter 47 Redundant _1 47: Chapter 47 Redundant _1 Another two days slipped by.

A whole day was lost to making pickles and buying an ox, and the next was spent with Lady Li and Elder Brother Zhou returning to the Li family home.

On the third day, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren finally took Elder Brother Zhou, the little girl, and the eldest grandson Mingyun to the Yang family.

In ancient times, when leaving home it was usually the eldest son or second son who took charge of the household.

Even if the eldest son was not up to the task, there was always the eldest grandson.

This highlighted the benefits of being the eldest son or grandson.

For peasant families, driven by poverty, typically adhered to monogamy, the position of the eldest son and grandson was absolutely pivotal.

Zhou Shuren acknowledged the traditional practice for the eldest son and grandson.

A home without rules is like a circle without corners.

The eldest son was the embodiment of rules, the ruler to prevent family calamities.

Even though Elder Brother Zhou was not clever, Zhou Shuren wouldn’t bypass him.

If Elder Brother Zhou was incapable, he’d simply take the eldest grandson with him.

Zhou Shuren shared everything he knew with Zhulan, and even though she had no scholarly knowledge of ancient times, it all seemed very sensible to her.

She had nothing to object to; it was good enough that Zhou Shuren had a plan.

The Yang family lived in Sunja Village, a distance away from the Zhou family village.

Many villages in ancient times were settlements of kin, often named after surnames.

It’s these kinship groups that gave the county magistrate without powerful backing a headache, for they were untouchable, often having at least one or two accomplished individuals.

The Yang surname wasn’t dominant in Sunja Village, but no one dared to provoke them.

The Yang family was martially inclined.

Zhulan’s father, when young, traveled everywhere as an armed escort.

It was during the chaotic end of the previous dynasty.

He made many sworn brothers, but later was wounded, retired, and honestly returned to village life as a farmer.

When the new dynasty was established, he continued farming without any transgressions, up until it was clear that his grandson was a promising martial student and through connections, sent him to an Armed Escort Agency.

Others the father knew during the chaos ended up joining the military or engaging in various trades.

With such a network spanning all walks of life, many who recognized the Yang family didn’t wish to provoke them.

The last thing they wanted was to be beaten to a pulp — after all, in ancient times without surveillance, it was hard to catch someone red-handed.

This was precisely why Wang Ru was especially wary of the Yang family.

And let’s not idealize the Yang family too much; even the original owner of the body Zhulan occupied had seen bloodshed.

Forced though it might have been, it was clear that the Yang family was not to be trifled with at heart.

Each time she thought about it, Zhulan felt quite fortunate to have ended up in a decent situation, with a strong family to support her.

Indeed, she didn’t envy those who rose against the odds, surrounded by a nest of scoundrels—it was simply too distressing to contemplate.

The Yang family had branched off into separate households, and Zhulan’s two brothers each had their own homes.

Zhulan went directly to her elder brother’s place, where her parents had chosen to live.

When the ox cart arrived, Zhou Shuren got out first and helped Zhulan down, “Be careful, there are stones underfoot.”

Zhulan, “I know.”

Zhou Shuren’s lips curved in a smile.

Zhulan surely hadn’t noticed that their interactions were becoming more casual, akin to a genuinely married couple.

He didn’t regret those nightly conversations with Zhulan.

Indeed, conversation truly could speed up understanding and bring people closer!

Xue Han couldn’t be bothered to roll her eyes, knowing her father wouldn’t see her.

She could only stretch out her hands for Elder Brother Zhou to take her down.

Elder Brother Zhou pinched his little sister’s chubby cheeks, feeling a pang of sorrow.

He felt like their presence was superfluous.

Zhulan took a couple of steps, then turned back and called out, “Elder Brother, don’t forget to grab our things.”

Elder Brother Zhou, “….”

Thank goodness Mother hadn’t forgotten about him!

Zhulan continued towards the courtyard.

The Yang family was definitely a leading household in Sunja Village, with their spacious home made of blue bricks and paths of the same material in the courtyard.

No one in Sunja Village begrudged them; they all knew that the Yangs had earned their keep with their lives.

When Madam Yang heard the sounds of her daughter, she hurried out to meet her, “I knew it!

The magpies have been chirping all morning; it must be because my girl is coming home.

Quick, come inside and warm up.”

Zhulan felt a bit out of place when her hand was eagerly grasped by her mother.

In her modern life, she wasn’t close to her mother and was used to being independent.

Suddenly, receiving this caring attentiveness made her feel a bit panicked, but she managed to compose herself and call out, “Mother.”

As Madam Yang held her daughter’s warm hand, tears began to fall.

“Wu Chun told me you were much better, but I didn’t believe it until I confirmed with Chang Li.

I was worried but now I can finally believe it, my daughter is better, better indeed.”

No more worries about a parent living the nightmare of burying a child; at last, she could sleep peacefully.

Zhulan felt a tinge of envy for the original owner of her body, “Mother, please don’t cry, you’re about to make me shed golden tears.”

Madam Yang wiped the tears from her eyes, “Alright, alright, no more crying.

My girl is better; there are no tears.”

Madam Zhou teased, “Mother, look at Brother-in-law, he’s been glancing over here the whole time, obviously concerned.

If you make his wife cry, Brother-in-law will get worried.”

Zhulan, “….”

She almost believed everything her sister-in-law said with that convincing tone!