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Chapter 270 Gui Xiang's Wedding (6)

Jiang Xiaoyu blushed deeply. Guixiang understood what was going on. To put it bluntly, Jiang Xiaoyu had been sold out by Jiang Hongliang and his mother! If Jiang Xiaoyu got married and the Jiang family mother and son didn't leave, they would have to prepare Jiang Xiaoyu's dowry.

At the very least, we should cook Jiang Xiaoyu a nice meal and treat the neighbors to a drink. If we just hurriedly get up and leave, we can have an excuse not to spend any money on Jiang Xiaoyu's wedding.

Gui Xiang felt a surge of disgust upon learning that Jiang Xiaoyu had married Da Bao. However, today was her joyous day, and Gui Xiang didn't want to make herself unhappy.

"Second Aunt! I understand! I know the people now, so you all go ahead and do your work! I'm going to find my second and third sisters, and I have other things to do, so I won't talk to you anymore!"

Gui Xiang said something to Zhao Shi but ignored Jiang Xiaoyu and turned to find Gui Zhi and Gui Hong.

Gui Xiang pulled Gui Zhi and Gui Hong into the room and told them about Jiang Xiaoyu. Gui Hong said angrily:

"The Jiang family is really disgusting! They're like flies, always targeting our family! It's not like Jiang Xiaoyu can't get married. Doesn't she know that Da Bao is from my second uncle's family? How could she not know that we're all one family?"

I think the Jiang family is doing this on purpose! Who knows what wicked scheme they're plotting this time! Besides, what's there to covet about Second Aunt's family? They're probably just after our family anyway!

"Big sister! You can't be soft-hearted this time. Those kinds of people will take advantage of any kindness shown to them."

Gui Xiang nodded and asked Gui Zhi:

"Third Sister! What if Second Aunt wants Jiang Xiaoyu to do handicrafts..."

After asking her question, Gui Xiang stared intently at Gui Zhi, wanting to see what Gui Zhi meant. Gui Zhi asked Gui Xiang seriously:

"Big sister! Do you want Jiang Xiaoyu to go to Huanghua Village?"

Gui Xiang shook her head, making it sound like a rattle drum.

"No, I don't want to see her or anyone in her family! Third Sister! I can't make the decision about Jiang Xiaoyu marrying into Second Aunt's family."

But I don't want her constantly hovering around me; it makes me uncomfortable! I want her as far away from us as possible, and I'll ignore her!

Third Sister! Don't be soft-hearted. We're already giving Second Uncle and Second Aunt face by ignoring her! Don't expect us sisters to help her!

I trusted her so much before, and what she did betrayed that trust!

Gui Xiang's face turned grim as she spoke.

Guizhi affirmed:

"Okay! We'll do whatever you say, Big Sister! Whatever you say goes!"

Gui Hong also chimed in:

"Big sister! Let alone Jiang Xiaoyu, I'm not happy with my second uncle and aunt either! Not to mention that we've brought such a wicked woman into their family!"

It's true what they say, like attracts like! All the bad guys have flocked to the same place!

The three sisters were talking when a maid knocked on the door, and a slightly excited voice came from inside:

"Eldest Miss! Second Miss! Third Miss! This servant is Zhou Qiong! Fifth Master has returned! And the Heir Apparent has also brought my brother Zhou Xing back for the banquet!"

The three Gui sisters exchanged glances, and Gui Xiang excitedly said:

"Great! Fifth Uncle is back! The young master is here too? Second Sister, Third Sister! Come on! Let's go out and have a look!"

The three sisters came out and saw Wang Yiyun and Lin Xiaoyun surrounded by the old man, the old woman, Dazhu, Li Shi and others.

The old lady pulled Wang Yiyun aside and wiped away her tears.

"Fifth son! Your mother misses you so much! You've been away for so long this time. Can you stay a few more days this time?"

The old man stared intently at Wang Yiyun, his hopeful gaze prompting Wang Yiyun to smile and respond to the two elders:

"Dad! Mom! I miss home too. That's why I took two days off to come back and see you! I'll stay home for a couple of days!"

The old man turned to Lin Xiaoyun and said:

"Xiaoyun! I haven't seen you in years, you've grown so much taller! You're so much taller than me! Good, good, good! It's great that you've grown up! Hahaha!"

Lin Xiaoyun greeted the old man with a smile:

"Grandpa Wang still looks so healthy and strong! He hasn't had time to come back and visit you all these years! I'm so sorry!"

The old lady enthusiastically pulled Lin Xiaoyun again.

"Xiaoyun! I was thinking about you when you left! I even talked about you several times! I wonder if you sneezed!"

Come back and visit often when you have time! Grandma misses you too!

Lin Xiaoyun smiled and agreed. Zhou Xing followed behind Lin Xiaoyun, secretly amazed by Lin Xiaoyun's behavior, which was completely different from his behavior in the military camp and the Prince's mansion.

Is this still the same Lin Xiaoyun who was determined to make a name for himself in the army and never smiled? Even when he returned to his home in the Prince's Mansion, he rarely smiled.

Ever since Lin Xiaoyun left Xiaoping Village, he always had a stern face and was very serious, making people afraid to joke with him.

Dazhu knew Lin Xiaoyun's identity and was slightly reserved.

"Your Highness! My father and mother do not know your identity! Please forgive them!"

Lin Xiaoyun waved his hand, and Li said to Lin Xiaoyun:

"Xiaoyun! You've been gone for so many years, I thought you'd forgotten us!"

Lin Xiaoyun said to Li Shi and Dazhu:

“Uncle! Aunt! I came to your family when I was going through the most difficult time. How could I forget this place? This is my home. No matter where I go or how long it takes, I will always come home.”

Guizhi watched as Lin Xiaoyun patiently exchanged pleasantries with the old man, the old woman, and Dazhu and the others.

Guizhi deliberately raised her voice and said happily:

"Fifth Uncle! Lin Xiaoyun! You're back! Quickly sit down and have some water! You must be hungry and thirsty after the journey!"

"Grandpa and Grandma! Father and Mother! Don't crowd around, let my fifth uncle and Lin Xiaoyun sit down and rest for a while. They're not leaving today, so we have time to talk!"

The old lady held Wang Yiyun's hand with one hand and Lin Xiaoyun's hand with the other, and kept talking:

"Yes, yes, yes! Guizhi is right! I'm getting senile! Let's find a place to sit down! It's not a short trip from the prefectural city to here! I've been too busy talking!"

"Lanxin! Quickly, have someone pour some water and make some sugar water for them!"

Zhou Qiong had already brought the water cups on a tea tray, and the group sat around a table, slowly drinking the sweet soup and chatting about everyday things. Lin Xiaoyun answered the questions from the elderly woman beside him while observing the three Guizhi sisters.

The three sisters have grown into young women, no longer the skinny, slender bean sprouts they once were.

Lin Xiaoyun recalled how she and her friends used to herd cattle and horses together, and sell boxed lunches. Although life was quite poor, the sisters always worked together to earn money!

Gui Xiang, as the bride, first thanked Wang Yiyun and Lin Xiaoyun:

"Fifth Uncle! Brother Xiaoyun! Thank you so much for coming all this way, despite your busy schedules! Guixiang is deeply grateful!"

Lin Xiaoyun then offered his congratulations:

Congratulations to Guixiang on your marriage! May your life be as sweet as honey!

Wang Yiyun continued:

"Guixiang is the eldest daughter in my brother's family, and the first girl to get married! When Fifth Uncle found out, no matter how busy he was or how far away he was, he had to come back to attend the wedding banquet!"

Fifth Uncle wishes Guixiang and her husband a happy and fulfilling life!

Gui Xiang quickly stood up and thanked her.