Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 94 No Auditing_1

Zhou Laoda coughed, and Lady Li closed her mouth, but she couldn’t hide her smugness, harrumphing to herself that just because Zhao had a son, didn’t mean she could undermine her status in the family!

Zhou Laoda stopped looking at his troublesome daughter-in-law and said, "Dad, we went to my father-in-law’s house this afternoon and bought some pork and fish. We also delivered this year’s New Year’s gifts separately."

Zhou Shuren nodded to show he understood, "Alright, you go and rest too!"

Zhulan stood up and said to Lady Li, "Let’s make dinner. We’ll roll out noodles tonight."

Lady Li asked, "Mother, do you want noodle soup or noodles with fried sauce?"

Zhulan had not eaten noodles with fried sauce for a long time and now she really craved it, "Later, take out a piece of meat. Make half into a non-spicy sauce and the other half spicy."

Lady Li’s mouth watered, "Mother, I’ll go change my clothes first, then head to the kitchen."

"Go ahead. I’ll take out the flour and meat."

"Okay, Mother."

The bean sauce was made by Lady Li. Zhulan, in her modern life, didn’t like to eat sauce, but since coming to the past, she grew fond of it. The sauce tasted especially good with pancakes, and Zhulan found herself wanting it every few days.

The Zhou family didn’t make a lot of sauce each year. This year, thanks to Zhulan’s fondness for the sauce, it was being consumed even faster. They had to be frugal to make it last until the beginning of spring. Zhulan contemplated buying some soybeans to make more sauce.

Soybeans originated in China, and records of their cultivation date back to ancient times, although it wasn’t widespread. Zhulan’s family did not grow soybeans; the beans for the sauce were bought from Zhang’s family, who made tofu.

At dinner, the two big pots of noodles were not enough. Even the one-year-old granddaughter, Yu Lu, had finished her bowl. If not for the fear of overeating, she might have had more. Thankfully, the little girl’s appearance didn’t take after her parents; she inherited Zhulan’s looks from the previous generation, and was a beautiful child. Ever since Zhulan’s arrival, the family’s diet had improved, and with proper nutrition, Yu Lu had sprouted quite a few teeth, happily clapping her hands while eating.

Zhulan was stuffed. Looking at the others in the family, they seemed to have bottomless stomachs, especially Zhou Laoda and Laoda’er, who would have gone for another two bowls had there been any left. Zhulan thought it was fortunate that Zhou Shuren was capable and the Zhou family was financially secure, otherwise they would struggle to feed such big appetites.

The next morning, after breakfast, Zhulan prepared the gifts for the Clan Leader’s house—a length of silk fabric and a pound of pastries. They didn’t bring much else; the papers written by Zhou Shuren were valuable enough. Not only did they help reintegrate into the Clan, but they also benefited the entire Clan, securing Zhou Shuren a place within the Clan and gaining him favors, killing several birds with one stone.

Zhulan set aside a fan, planning to give it to the Clan Leader’s young daughter for her dowry next year when she got married.

Zhou Shuren and Zhulan waited for their eldest son and grandson to get ready, then they all went to the Clan Leader’s house.

Even in winter, the Clan Leader was not idle. Unlike other private schools where students were from various villages and would close for the season if the roads were blocked by snow, the Clan school mainly comprised students from the same Clan and village. Snowfall didn’t disrupt classes, so the Clan Leader would make daily visits to the school before returning home.

Zhou Shuren and Zhulan timed their visit well, arriving just as the Clan Leader got home. A sharp light flickered in the eyes of the Clan Leader. Having done Zhou Shuren a favor, he had been eagerly awaiting Zhou Shuren’s visit for months. Disappointment was inevitable after such a long wait. He thought Zhou Shuren had changed, but it turned out he hadn’t; just when he had given up hope, Zhou Shuren showed up, and not alone, but with his eldest son and grandson, signifying a desire to reconnect with the Clan.

The Clan Leader sipped his tea silently, while Zhou Shuren was in no rush.

The wife of the Clan Leader laughed and said to Zhulan, "What wind brought you here today? Is there something you need?"

Based on past experience, bringing gifts usually meant there was business to attend to.

Zhulan placed the basket in the arms of the Clan Leader’s wife, "What are you talking about? We are all from the same Clan, and with the New Year approaching, shouldn’t we come to visit?"

The Clan Leader’s wife hesitated, not expecting it wasn’t a matter of business, and after a moment of uncertainty, she looked at her husband for guidance.

The Clan Leader signaled, "Since Shuren and his wife have come all this way, prepare a good meal so they can have lunch here."

The Clan Leader’s wife was surprised and replied with a laugh, "Alright then, I’ll happily accept. I will let Laoda’s wife prepare it. Zhulan, would you come with me to speak in the inner room?" ƒгeewebnovёl.com

Zhulan silently lamented the unfortunate position of women in ancient times, even wanting to eavesdrop wasn’t permitted, "I’ve long wanted to spend more time with you."

The step of the Clan Leader’s wife hesitated, and she thought to herself she really hadn’t expected Zhulan was no fool; just listen to how eloquently she spoke.