Feng Qingxue quietly listened to her aunt’s words, without giving any comment.
Wang Jiao coveted Lu Jiang, and she never understood why, but she didn’t take it seriously. As long as Lu Jiang’s thoughts were firm, with his abilities, he wouldn’t give Wang Jiao an opportunity to take advantage of.
In retrospect, she wondered, why was Wang Jiao so determined to marry Lu Jiang?
Previously, Wang Jiao despised the social status of the Lu family and refused to follow her father’s wish. Out of defiance, she ran to her maternal grandmother’s home. After that her eldest uncle approached Feng Qingxue to introduce her to Lu Jiang, they instantly clicked.
Now, Wang Jiao was no longer contemptuous of the Lu family’s social status. The reason for her change of mind was something Feng Qingxue figured she should take note of.
Subconsciously, she felt that the reason for Wang Jiao’s change was vitally important.
"Since my uncle and aunt aren’t home, Yunyun and I should head back. Please send someone to let me know when there’s news from my cousin, so I can rest assured." After helping Wang Fengqiao pick wild vegetables, Feng Qingxue got up to leave. Seeing this, Feng Qingyun immediately stood by her side.
Wang Fengqiao waved her hand: "Alright, you can go back!"
On the walk back home, Feng Qingyun unhappily said: "Sister, what is our cousin up to?"
"I don’t know. Both her father and mother are there, we shouldn’t interfere. Tomorrow, I need to go out on a long trip and will return late. Is it okay if I leave you to sleep at second uncle’s for one night? I’ll pick you up when I return."
Upon hearing Feng Qingxue’s words, Feng Qingyun asked: "Which second uncle’s house? We have several second uncles!"
"The one who serves as the village secretary! There are elderly folks at home. I would be at ease leaving you there. The adults in your second aunt’s family go out every day to dig wild vegetables and cut pig grass. Without adults around, I wouldn’t feel comfortable."
"Sister, can’t I go with you?" asked Feng Qingyun.
Feng Qingxue stopped, crouched down and looked at her: "You’re too young, you can’t walk fast. When you grow up, as long as you’re willing, I’ll take you wherever I go! Can you wait for me at home now?"
"So what are you going for?"
"I’m going to pick up two people, Tianjun and Tianzhi’s cousins. Uncle Lu is too busy to go, so I’ll make the trip."
As Feng Qingxue spoke nonchalantly, she didn’t mention that the two brothers Guan Cheng and Guan Yu were currently orphaned wanderers, living in a dilapidated temple. Because unconsciously, the words uttered by children can hurt others, yet they speak innocently. So as much as possible, she did not want to tell them about the pitiful circumstances of Guan Cheng and Guan Yu.
Given what Chen Ming hinted, Guan Cheng would rather beg with his young brother than grovel at his stepfather’s home. This meant that he was very self-respecting, so his stepfather probably uttered some unpleasant words.
Children’s sympathy, at times, can be a double-edged sword to the ones who receive it.
Feng Qingyun was smart and sensible. After hearing about picking up Tianjun and Tianzhi’s cousins, she didn’t pester her sister any more. That night, she allowed her sister to escort her to Feng Shuanzhu’s house and brought a bag of steamed buns as Feng Qingyun’s meals.
"It’s enough to send the child here. Why bring food?" Feng Shuanzhu wasn’t pleased.
Feng Qingxue quickly laughed, "Don’t underestimate Yunyun’s appetite, she can eat a lot. It’s already a great burden for you and granny to look after her, how could we let you feed her too? Now that we have Lu Jiang’s support, we are not as hard-pressed as before, please accept it!"