Chapter 311: Chapter 57: Holding Her Head High! The Eldest Sister-in-Law Visits Relatives in Fine Clothes_2
At this moment.
Within the main residence of the Changning Xu Family, two middle-aged men in brocade robes walked out.
Although they were both fifty or sixty years old, their bodies and appearances did not show much age due to long-term cultivation. Moreover, because of their noble birth, they occupied high positions for a long time, holding authority, exuding a natural air of composure and dignity.
The leader, Xu Zhenxing, upon seeing his younger sister and brother-in-law, immediately smiled and went to greet them: "Chunyun, Shouxin, you’ve reached the doorstep. What are you dawdling for?"
Xu Chunyun, unhurried and elegant, paid her respects, saying: "Chunyun greets the two brothers."
Wang Shouxin also stepped forward to greet them with cupped hands: "Shouxin greets the two elder brothers."
His attitude was neither arrogant nor humble, adhering to the proper etiquette.
"Shouxin, no need to be so formal."
Xu Zhenxing and Xu Zhenye hurried forward, supporting him on both sides.
Their faces were full of smiles, their demeanor exceedingly warm.
"Our brothers haven’t seen each other in years. This is no place for conversation, quickly come inside with us."
"No need to rush, elder brothers." Xu Chunyun said, "There are still some things in the carriage, all local specialties that our Shouxin brought for father."
Xu Zhenxing paused for a moment, then laughed and patted his head: "Look at your brother, too happy to see you."
With that, he waved his hand, and several household servants came out from the main residence to help move the items.
Good heavens.
An entire bag, over a hundred pounds of White Jade Spirit Rice, a whole jar of Spirit Wine brewed from Red Crystal Spirit Rice, a fifty to sixty-pound piece of Iron-backed Wild Boar front leg meat, along with a large jar of no less than sixty to seventy pounds of Salted Spirit Fish flesh, ten pounds of ordinary tea leaves, and one or two ounces of Spirit Tea.
Additionally, there was a gift list, including a large quantity of ordinary grains, melons, fruits, and vegetables, as well as chicken, duck, fish, and geese.
However, because the quantity was too large, the carriage couldn’t hold it all, and a separate carriage would deliver the rest later.
Xu Zhenxing and Xu Zhenye, who were quite prominent figures within the Changning Xu Family, were usually worldly and knowledgeable, but even they were taken aback by this scene.
Just returning to the maternal home, and yet they had prepared such abundant gifts. To those unaware, it might have seemed like they were here to arrange a marriage.
The brothers exchanged looks, their voices lowered significantly.
"This... Chunyun, Shouxin, isn’t this a bit too much?"
"Elder brothers." Xu Chunyun’s eyes were full of pride, "Our Shouxin said that over the years, father’s vitality has decreased. He needs to eat more spiritual food to nourish his body. This way, he can extend his years and live past a hundred."
At these words, the two brothers looked a little embarrassed, their faces slightly flushed.
The Changning Xu Family is a long-established Eighth-Grade Noble Family. As a clan elder, Xu Anming annually receives quite a bit for his sustenance.
The reason for his deteriorated vitality in recent years is naturally because he has been using his sustenance to support his grandchildren.
This is something that many clan elders do, after all, their lives have reached twilight, while the younger generation still has room to grow.
However, when Xu Chunyun brought it up, it naturally stirred discomfort in the hearts of the two brothers.
Fortunately, they had always understood Xu Chunyun’s temperament, so they immediately laughed it off and brushed the matter aside.
The Changning Xu Family has a long history and large population, naturally much bigger than the Ping’an Wang Family. At the main entrance, people were always coming and going.
Seeing this scene, with a little inquiry, it was clear that it was Xu Chunyun, who married into the Ping’an Wang Family, coming back for a visit.
The gift list quickly spread, causing quite a stir within the clan.
"This homecoming gesture is quite grand, isn’t it?"
"Clan elder Xu Anming surely has a good daughter~ Looks like he can enjoy the blessings of his descendants."
"I always said Uncle An Ming was blessed, see, wasn’t I right?"
Many people were quite envious of Clan Elder Xu Anming, especially those clan elders around his age, who were particularly jealous.
It’s worth noting that when choosing someone to marry into the Ping’an Wang Family, their family also had daughters on the candidate list, but they found ways to decline.
Who could have thought, just decades later, the wheel of fortune would turn around?
Amidst the discussions, Wang Shouxin and Xu Chunyun, along with Xu Zhenxing and Xu Zhenye, carrying a multitude of gifts, grandly entered the Lixiang Garden where the old father Xu Anming resided.
In the main hall.
Xu Anming, not having seen his daughter for years, was filled with tears, holding his daughter’s hand, inquiring warmly.
To him, no matter how old his daughter was, she always remained his precious girl.
The family, except for the Third who was away, and the eldest daughter married into the Wangxia Lei Family, was gathered in full.
Of course, the younger generation wasn’t present, as they never liked such social gatherings among relatives.
Wang Shouxin also stepped forward to greet: "Greetings to father-in-law."
"Shouxin~"
Xu Anming wiped away his tears and quickly helped Wang Shouxin up.
His expression was somewhat complex. When his daughter first married Wang Shouxin, he was wholeheartedly against it. Given the situation of the Ping’an Wang Family at the time, what good days could his daughter expect?
Fortunately, although the Wang Family was poor, it did not mistreat his daughter. Moreover, he knew Wang Shouxin cherished Xu Chunyun dearly, which made him feel much better.
Unexpectedly, in recent years, the Ping’an Wang Family turned their fortunes around.
Wang Shouxin had suddenly risen to success, ten years ago he was not even at the seventh layer of the Qi Refining Realm, but now he possessed an extraordinary bearing, with profound qi, deep and unfathomable.