When Feng's mother saw this, she thought, "They've already become protective of each other so soon after the wedding, that's good."

"Come on in, everyone. We don't do this in our house. Your sister and her nieces and nephews aren't up yet, so keep your voices down and don't disturb them!"

Madam Feng got dressed and went out. Madam Feng also quickly put on her clothes and went to the other rooms to wake the children.

The family members gradually got up, and Feng said he wanted to go back. Feng's mother stopped him, insisting that he have breakfast before going back.

The three new brides came out of the kitchen. "Sister, why don't you stay? Breakfast will be ready soon. You can go back after you eat breakfast."

Her three younger siblings insisted that she stay, and Feng Shi couldn't refuse them, so she had no choice but to stay.

Breakfast was prepared and set on the table. The three new brides began to serve tea to their elders. The Feng family gave them red envelopes. When Madam Feng came, she was afraid that something unexpected might happen, so she prepared a lot of loose silver. She and Liu Dawang each gave two taels of silver.

After breakfast, Liu Dawang and his family went home.

Madam Feng then showed them the gift list from yesterday. "Take all the things on this gift list that your sister gave you back. The rest are for your father and me. There's not much, but that's the custom."

You three must have heard before you married into this family that the brothers have already divided the household property and everything is clearly divided.

With the things your family gave you, plus what your sister gave you, it's enough for you two to live a good life.

Although we've separated our family, it's still your father's and my responsibility to arrange your weddings. From now on, you'll have to rely on yourselves.

As the tree grows and branches spread, you brothers will each live your own lives from now on. Your mother hopes that even though you've separated, you won't be divided in spirit, and that when trouble comes, you'll still be of one mind and help each other.

"Mother, don't worry, we brothers will always be of one mind."

"You can come to the old house for meals these two days. After returning to your parents' home on the third day, you will officially start living separately."

"Mother, your daughter-in-law has just entered the family and hasn't even had a chance to show respect to you and father-in-law yet. If we live on our own, the villagers will say we're unfilial."

"People can say whatever they want, why bother? As long as you two live a harmonious life and have us in your hearts, that's enough."

In this day and age, which daughter-in-law doesn't want to be in charge of her own household? Who wants to be constantly suppressed and scrutinized by their mother-in-law? They are truly lucky to have married into such a good family and met such good in-laws.

The three women held Feng's mother in even greater respect and were even more eager to become dutiful daughters-in-law.

The three new brides were very diligent, cleaning the Feng family's old house spotless and washing all their clothes, including those of the eldest and second wives.

Feng Dagang's wife and Feng Daqiang's wife were a little embarrassed as the three newlywed wives helped them wash their clothes.

"My three younger siblings, I know you mean well, but if others find out, they'll think we're bullying you!"

"Eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, you are the ones who always take care of our parents. What are we doing for you?"

Mother Feng was very satisfied with her three daughters-in-law's performance. "Alright, alright, I appreciate your kindness. Don't do so much work now that you've just married into the family. Go home and rest."

What are you all standing there for? Take your wives home; their hands are all red from the cold. Warm them up with hot water when you get back.

The three Feng brothers led their wives home. Newlyweds, with nothing to do in the dead of winter, and full of youthful vigor, and having indulged in some sensual pleasures the night before, how could they not make the most of it?

"Eldest daughter-in-law, our family has been divided. From now on, your parents will live with you. Today, your mother is handing over the reins of the family to you."

The eldest son is indecisive; from now on, the main branch of the family will depend on you to hold it together.

"Mom, how can I manage this family? You're the one who has to run it. I'll do whatever you tell me to do."

"Eldest daughter-in-law, your father and I will pass away one day, and I can't take care of you for the rest of your lives."

The eldest son is just like your father; he's a good-for-nothing, but he's obedient. You just need to manage the household well and let him know what to do, so he doesn't wander around like a headless fly every day.

Mother knows you are capable and have your own opinions, so I am at ease entrusting you with the management of the household.

"While your mother can still move, if there's anything you don't understand, your mother can still help you."

Feng Dagang's wife knelt before her parents, her voice choked with sobs, "Mom, how can you be so good to me? Being your daughter-in-law in this life is the greatest blessing I've ever had."

"Get up quickly, the ground is cold." Feng Dagang's wife stood up from the ground, wiped her eyes with her hand, and looked at Feng's mother with more respect and admiration.

"After the New Year, Mom thought we should let the second son's family build the house first, and then we'll build the house after they move out."

"Okay, I'll do whatever you say, Mother."

"You can't always listen to me anymore. You need to have your own ideas. If I feel that you've done something wrong, I'll tell you."

"Okay, I understand, Mother."

The weather was nice today, and when Feng and her family arrived in town, they wanted to buy some more New Year's goods. "Honey, let's buy some more New Year's goods to take back. We didn't buy enough last time."

"Okay, what do you need? Let's buy some."

Because it was almost Chinese New Year, there were many people in the town. They drove the carriage to the entrance of the town, and Qingling watched over it while Liu Dawang and Feng Shi took their daughters to go shopping.

"Dad, Mom, this is the first time our family has gone shopping together. It's wonderful!"

Mrs. Feng held one of her two young daughters' hands in each hand, and the family walked along the streets of Sifang Town, making for a particularly pleasing sight.

The sisters were all beautiful, and many people looked in their direction. Occasionally, they would even run into people from Liujia Village.

"Yuzhen, you've come to the market too? Have you bought everything you need?"

"That's about it, we'll head back soon."

"We've only been here a short time, and we still have a lot to buy. You guys go ahead and look around, I'm going to go shopping."

They strolled around the streets, buying quite a lot of things, and then took a horse-drawn carriage home at the town entrance.

Liu Siyue stayed home all day yesterday. When Feng Shi and the others didn't come back in the evening, she knew they must be staying at their parents' house. With Qingling there, she wasn't worried.

The next morning, Liu Siyue took the child and went to the county town with Qingwu.

"Master, you're back."

"Um."

"Chenxin, Ningxiang, have you prepared all the New Year's goods?"

"Everything is prepared, you don't need to worry."

"Chenxin, Yao'er is in your care. I'm going to the street to buy some things."

"Okay, don't worry, I'll take good care of the child."

"Qingye, what's been happening in the county lately?"

"My lord, the prefectural city sent a constable to assist the county magistrate in investigating the case, but he hasn't found any leads."

Master, after you left the county town, the tombs of the Four Young Masters of Lingshui were robbed by someone, which angered those families quite a bit.

I always felt that there was another force investigating this matter, but I haven't been able to find any clues. I've also discovered that someone is monitoring our house.

"Master, please be careful when you return to the village. I'm afraid those people might follow the scent back there."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"You two must conceal your strength and never reveal your martial arts skills in public."

"Yes, Master."

"I'm going for a walk in the streets. You guys just stay home and wait for me."

"Master, let me follow you, so I can protect you at all times."

"No need. I believe the county should be peaceful after what happened last time."

Liu Siyue insisted on not taking them with her, so they had no choice but to stay at home.

Liu Siyue drove the oxcart into the street, but the street was crowded and the oxcart could hardly move. She didn't really want to buy anything; she just wanted to find an excuse to take out the things from her spatial storage.

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