The Country Maiden: Fields and Leisure-Chapter 1651 - 1645: Brother Rong

Old Granny Zhang didn’t expect her eldest son to reveal his true feelings because of a single sentence from her, and she stood there, stunned.

After a long while, she lifted her hand and patted Wang Yongfu on the shoulder, "Get up, you’re a grandfather now, you need to save some face, don’t let the grandchildren laugh at you—"

Wang Yongfu came back to his senses, blushed, and used his sleeve to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes. Wang Yonggui and Wang Yongping, his brothers, helped him up and stood him to the side.

Jinguan and Jinhua, being a bit older, understood the reason behind all this.

Jinpan, though fairly young back then, vaguely remembered the situation at home.

Only the children born later, and Jingshao who was still small at that time, knew nothing and looked at Wang Yongfu curiously.

Jindao, the eldest son of the Wang Yongping’s family, was biting his finger and turned to ask Liu Xiaoqiao, "Mom, why is Uncle crying?"

And also Jinpan’s eldest son, who normally spent the most time with Wang Yongfu, the grandfather and grandson shared a very close bond. At this moment, seeing his grandfather cry,

Little Bean got anxious, stumbling over to Wang Yongfu, hugging his leg, and looked up with a tender voice, "Grandpa, don’t cry, don’t cry—"

While saying this, his eyes turned red with urgency, he fiercely said to Old Granny Zhang, "Don’t bully my grandpa—"

These words shocked Jinguan and Quan Xiuniang, changing their expressions immediately.

Quan Xiuniang, her face turning pale, rushed forward, grabbed Little Bean, and smacked him a few times on the butt, admonishing harshly, "What nonsense are you talking? That is your great-grandmother, quickly kowtow and apologize to her—"

Saying this, she pulled Little Bean to kneel with a thud in front of Old Granny Zhang, frantically apologizing: "Grandma, Brother Rong didn’t mean it, I made him kneel to you and apologize, please don’t take offense—

Almost tearing up from urgency.

Although Quan Xiuniang married into the family when Old Granny Zhang had already gone to Chicheng City with Wang Yongzhu,

she was a smart girl and had heard about the Wang Family’s situation before. She knew that the Wang Family was run by the two women, Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu, and they were authoritative.

After marrying in, she heard from Jinguan and her own father-in-law in daily conversations, as well as from the two aunts, that this grandma and Old Aunt were people in the Wang Family not to be offended.

This time, upon hearing that Old Aunt and Grandma were back to see the whole family,

there were personal interests in Quan Xiuniang’s heart as well. She already knew that some of the things her father-in-law did before had hurt Grandma, and Old Aunt didn’t particularly value their branch.

She was thinking that she should make a good impression when meeting Grandma and Old Aunt this time, and along with Brother Rong, who is always lovable, perhaps she could make Grandma and Old Aunt happy.

Now that Old Aunt was an Official’s Madam, if they earned her favor, Brother Rong’s future would be worry-free.

Didn’t expect, the moment they met, Brother Rong offended Grandma, what should she do?

All of Quan Xiuniang’s plans dissipated instantly, and she couldn’t even muster a cry, she was at a loss for words except for apologizing.

Over on the side, Jinguan rushed to kneel down as well and apologized: "Grandma, Old Aunt, Brother Rong is still young—"

Old Granny Zhang was initially startled by Brother Rong’s fierce words, then amused. In the Wang Family, from top to bottom, besides her daughter, no one dared to be fierce with her like that.

Looking at Brother Rong’s protective, albeit playfully fierce manner, she didn’t find him fierce at all, but rather endearing.

Old Granny Zhang was currently fond of children, and seeing Brother Rong being clever and protective made her not angry but rather wanting to tease him.

Unexpectedly, Quan Xiuniang and Jinguan jumped out like that, with such posture, those who knew the situation knew she was grandma, while those who didn’t might think she was a monster going to eat people.

Especially with Quan Xiuniang being visibly pregnant, what would others think seeing that?

Suddenly, that fondness was washed away, and she coldly huffed, "Alright, get up, don’t kneel! I, this old woman, can’t bear it! Those who don’t know might think I want something from your child! Keep away from me, be careful I don’t harm you—"

Jinguan and Quan Xiuniang then realized their act was portraying Old Granny Zhang as if she was something monstrous, which was very hurtful!

They wanted to explain, but because of their previous actions, they didn’t know where to start.

Beside them, Liu Xiaoqiao and Lady Jiang wanted to mediate, but although Old Granny Zhang hadn’t lived with them in recent years and they didn’t feel her presence daily, the meeting brought back her imposing presence, making them hesitate to speak up.

It was Wang Yongzhu who stepped forward with a smile, picking up Brother Rong, wiping away his tears with a handkerchief and comforting him, "You’re Brother Rong, right? You’re so handsome! You’ll surely grow into a fine young man! Don’t worry, your grandpa cried out of happiness, not because he was bullied!"

"Moreover, the great-grandmother over there is your grandpa’s own mother, just like Brother Rong’s mother to Brother Rong, how could she bully him? Right?"

Brother Rong, still smiling, stopped crying after being coaxed by Wang Yongzhu, though he was still a bit puzzled.

"But why does Grandpa cry when he sees Mom? Brother Rong doesn’t cry when he sees Mom!"

Wang Yongzhu patted Brother Rong’s head with a smile, "That’s because Grandpa hasn’t seen his mother for a long time, so when he sees her, he can’t help but cry! If Brother Rong hadn’t seen his mother for a long time, wouldn’t he also cry?"

Brother Rong thought for a moment, biting his finger, and nodded, "Brother Rong would cry if he didn’t see Mom—"

Wang Yongzhu was amused by Little Bean’s innocent words, and handed Brother Rong back to the nervous Quan Xiuniang, saying, "Alright, everything’s fine now! In a family, there’s no need to be so particular!"

Quan Xiuniang didn’t dare to say much, just nodded and took Brother Rong, retreating to one side without speaking.

She turned her head, and paid respects to Lady Jiang and Liu Xiaoqiao.

Lady Jiang and Liu Xiaoqiao, not daring to accept Wang Yongzhu’s gesture, quickly avoided it.

Liu Xiaoqiao noticed the atmosphere was still awkward, so she quickly pushed her children forward, "Jindao, Jinfu, Jinsui, quickly kowtow to Grandma and Old Aunt!"

Jindao and Jinfu, the two brothers, looked very much alike, with minimal age difference, being just three or four years old, they looked like other people’s six or seven-year-olds, with chubby little faces.

Being boys and growing up in the countryside under the sun, their skin was tanned, showcasing bright white teeth when they smiled, uncannily resembling Wang Yongping’s childhood visage.

Only their eyes were a bit more delicate and lively than Wang Yongping’s honest demeanor, showing noticeable cleverness.

Hearing Liu Xiaoqiao’s words, the brothers quickly went forward to give Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu a firm kowtow, exclaiming, "Kowtow to Grandma! Kowtow to Old Aunt!"

Jinsui was the youngest daughter, just over a year old, still nursing, and clad in bright red clothes, looking like a little red envelope.