After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 594: Virtual and Submissive
After watching Aunt Jin and the Hu brothers and sisters hugging each other and crying, and then talking to each other affectionately, Jin Jiashu always felt that something was wrong.

Although he also hoped that the three of them could get along well and return home together next year, was their relationship so close in the past?

When Aunt Jin asked the Hu siblings whether they would live in the Jin family this winter, Hu Yingyuan replied that Aunt Ma had arranged for them to go somewhere else to learn skills. Aunt Jin then worriedly told them that when they went to someone else's home, they should abide by the rules of that person's home, be honest and well-behaved, don't offend anyone, be more tactful and diligent, learn as many skills as possible, and don't be lazy... She looked like a close relative who cared about the children. How could she look like an unrelated relative?

Aunt Jin's behavior is really confusing. Is the biological aunt of the Hu brothers and sisters Jin Liu or her?

Jin Jiashu felt that her attitude was more and more unreasonable and cordial.

However, it was a good thing that the three of them got along well, so he could not say much, so he could only comfort the three of them and send Aunt Jin away. As for the Hu brothers and sisters, Ma Shangyi had already notified acquaintances to come over and take them to a place to stay and study.

Jin Jiashu saw that the man Ma Shangyi had called over was well-dressed. Although he was only wearing a cotton-padded jacket, he was clean and tidy, and looked like an honest citizen. He was about thirty years old, slightly overweight, with a round face and a very pleasing smile. He spoke and acted in a very orderly manner. He introduced himself as Ding, and his family ran a small business. He called Ma Shangyi aunt. Jin Jiashu guessed that Ma Shangyi wanted him to teach the Hu brothers and sisters the rules of doing business, right?
The Hu family was a small wealthy family in Zunhua Prefecture, and they also had a business, but Mr. Hu focused more on managing the family's fields. But if Hu Yingyuan could learn how to do business, he would be able to gain a place in the Hu family in the future, right? Although Hu Yuzhi was a girl, it was not a bad thing for her to learn to do accounting, and even if she got married, she could use it to manage the household.

Jin Jiashu felt that he could roughly guess what Ma Shangyi wanted the Hu brothers and sisters to learn, so he politely exchanged a few words with the shopkeeper Ding and asked him to take care of the Hu brothers and sisters. Shopkeeper Ding was always attentive, but not too flattering, and his attitude towards Ma Shangyi was more respectful than flattering.

Ma Shangyi didn't say much to Shopkeeper Ding. She simply told him about the accommodation and food arrangements for the Hu siblings, and pointed out that Aunt Jin might come to visit them, but it was best not to let the two half-grown children leave the Ding family store easily, so as not to get lost or meet someone with bad intentions - such as someone that the second branch of the Jin family had offended during their stay in Chang'an. These people might have seen the Hu siblings, and if they couldn't find Jin Xin's family, it would be bad if they took their anger out on the Hu siblings.

Jin Jiashu was still wondering, how could the second branch of the Jin family have enemies in Chang'an City? Jin Xin was so bold in a place where he was unfamiliar with and was involved in a lawsuit? Why had he never heard of it before?

But when Jin Jiashu turned around and saw the fearful expressions on the faces of the Hu brothers and sisters, he vaguely understood why Ma Shangyi said that. He pursed his lips, thinking that it was a good thing that the Hu brothers and sisters did not run around outside, so he closed his mouth and said nothing.

Finally, the Hu brothers and sisters obediently paid their respects to Shopkeeper Ding, and then said goodbye to Jin Jiashu, Ma Shangyi and Guard Lin, before leaving with Shopkeeper Ding.

After they left, Jin Jiashu couldn't help but ask Ma Shangyi: "Mammy, who is that shopkeeper Ding..."

Ma Shangyi smiled and did not hide the truth from him: "His cousin, Eunuch Ding, worked in the Cining Palace for decades and has now retired and returned to his hometown. His family was originally from Zhili, and several branches relied on the support of old Ding and some small business to make a good living. This little Ding was smarter than his brothers and was good at dealing with people, so he followed us to Chang'an. He did not come into the city with us, so not many people know that he has a relationship with us. Brother, although he only does some small business on weekdays, he has his cousin behind him. Let Hu Yingyuan and Hu Yuzhi learn more skills from him, and they will benefit a lot when they return to Zhili in the future."

Jin Jiashu understood, but did not ask further questions. He only whispered: "Just now, Mammy said... There are people in the city that the second branch of the Jin family has offended..." Ma Shangyi smiled and said, "I didn't lie. When the second branch of the Jin family stayed in Chang'an, many people knew what his family had done, and they looked down on him and talked about him behind his back. Someone in his family couldn't keep his cool, and he often quarreled with others. When Jin Xin's family left, only Aunt Jin was left, and she was often visited by people looking for trouble. That is, she promised the landlord that she was willing to introduce him to the landlord. The landlord helped her drive them away after she went to see her relatives. Later, when she changed her mind and refused to go on blind dates, the landlord became very angry and refused to renew the lease with her. However, these people are only good at talking, and they will not vent their anger on the two children. I just said that because I want them to go out less. Aunt Jin works in the thirteenth room of the Zhou family. She can't go out often, and it's not easy for her to take leave. If she doesn't go out, the Hu brothers and sisters can't run around, so the two sides have fewer opportunities to meet, and we can worry less."

Jin Jiashu hesitated to speak.

Ma Shangyi knew what he wanted to say, and waved at him with a smile: "Don't worry, brother. Aunt Jin is now trying to win over the Hu brothers and sisters. She won't say anything she shouldn't say and cause trouble for herself."

Jin Jiashu said hurriedly, "Just now I saw how they were getting along, and I felt it was strange. They were too affectionate. When I was in my hometown before, I never saw them so close. My aunt has always disliked my aunt and disliked her for eating for free at home. Although my aunt has made clothes for the Hu brothers and sisters, it was because my aunt's wife wanted to save money and asked her to do the work. The new clothes of other people in the family were almost all made in shops outside, only my aunt and the Hu brothers and sisters were exceptions. My aunt was treated like this, and her relationship with my aunt was ordinary, so how could she easily make friends with her aunt's nephews? But the way they were just now..."

He hesitated, not knowing how to describe the false feeling.

Ma Shangyi smiled slightly, "This is not surprising. Aunt Jin and the Hu brothers and sisters are just pretending to be nice to each other. Aunt Jin is afraid that she will have many inconveniences if she goes alone to help the coffin, so she urgently needs the Hu brothers and sisters to be her arms, and perhaps she also needs to consider the issue of her future retirement. After all, she can no longer rely on her nephews and nieces. And the Hu brothers and sisters need to ensure that they can return home smoothly next spring. If they don't get along well with their family, an elder who can take care of them is very necessary. They each have their own needs, and there is no deep hatred between them, so it's not surprising that they use each other. It's just that there were other people from the second branch of the Jin family between them in the past, so there was no need to be as intimate as today. You are used to it, so you think today's scene is weird."

Jin Jiashu understood and sighed, "If there is only false affection between them, this play will not last long. It won't last long."

Ma Shangyi said calmly, "At least they will hold on until they return to their hometown in Zunhua Prefecture. As for what will happen after that, why should you worry about it? The Hu brothers and sisters have their own relatives to rely on, and Aunt Jin also has her own sister to go to. No matter what, they won't starve to death."

Jin Jiashu smiled embarrassedly and bowed quickly: "I worry too much. I'll leave the matter of Aunt Jin and the Hu brothers and sisters to Nanny to handle."

Ma Shangyi smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, brother, I know everything."

Jin Jiashu turned around and thanked Guard Lin, saying that his brothers had worked hard, and he was willing to pay a portion of money and ask Guard Lin to invite the guards who participated in the search and rescue of the Hu brothers and sisters to have a feast, and then give them a thank-you gift. Guard Lin said that he would take care of these things, so Jin Jiashu didn't need to worry about it, and just go back to his room to study.

(End of this chapter)