The Taiping Army and the Qing Army launched a half-year tug-of-war in the Changxing area of Huzhou, but no one made any progress. Nanxun became the Taiping Army's treasury in Huzhou and the main source of funds, food and various items for the Taiping Army. Taiping
The army also tried every means to protect this geomantic treasure. Therefore, Nanxun did not suffer a greater disaster. Instead, many people in Nanxun entered the fast lane of wealth accumulation, making Nanxun a typical example of a sudden rise in the war.
Yu Hui's mourning period had passed, so Liu Yong's mother wanted to choose a day for Liu Yong and Hong Ying to consummate their marriage, but they seemed not enthusiastic about the matter and seemed a bit indifferent. They still slept in their own rooms, and they were usually guests.
To be polite, one brother and one sister. They are not too old, not to mention that Hong Ying is still an old girl. Outsiders don't know, but Liu Yongniang understands in her heart, how do they look like a couple? Therefore, she is extremely anxious and takes advantage of this opportunity.
Seeing that An Lan was feeling a little unwell, Liu Yongniang insisted on consummating their marriage on the pretext of a happy wedding.
At night, Liu Yongniang came to Hong Ying's room, took An Jiang into her arms, and urged Hong Ying: "Leave the child to me, you go to sleep in that room."
Hong Ying had no choice but to change into clean clothes, freshen up, and go to Liu Yong's room. Liu Yong was reading in the room, so Hong Ying fetched hot water and helped Liu Yong wash up.
Liu Yong was reading a book and soaking his feet. He was lost in thought for a moment and thought it was Yu Hui washing his feet.
Hong Ying added a ladle of hot water to it, and Liu Yong blurted out: Hui, it's a bit hot...
Liu Yong suddenly remembered that the person in front of him was Hong Ying, and he was embarrassed to say: I'm sorry, thank you for the hard work...
Hong Ying asked: Is the water a little too hot? I'll go get a ladle of cold water and mix it with it.
Liu Yong said politely: "It's okay. I'll put my feet on the edge of the basin to cool down. The water will be cold after a while."
Hong Ying ignored him and went to make the bed. After making the bed, he dried Liu Yong's feet, poured foot washing water, and said: The lamp is running out of oil. I am too lazy to replenish it. Let's rest early.
Hong Ying and Liu Yong were lying side by side on the bed. One was his former brother and the other was his former sister. They were both a little embarrassed. The two of them lay there without daring to move. The air seemed to be frozen.
At this time, An Jiang's crying sounded in the next room. The crying lasted for a long time. Liu Yongniang couldn't coax him no matter what. Hong Ying couldn't lie down anymore. He got up in the dark and opened the door. He knocked on Liu Yongniang's door: Mommy, Mommy, open the door.
When Liu Yongniang opened the door, Hong Ying hugged An Jiang and said: Give it to me! Come on, baby, my mother will hold you.
Liu Yongniang saw that her son's room was dark and that Hong Ying was disheveled and his hair was a little messy. She thought that they had consummated the relationship, so she handed An Jiang to Hong Ying with satisfaction and said: This child is too difficult to take care of.
Recognize people.
Hong Ying hugged An Jiang and went back to his room to sleep. Early the next morning, Liu Yong went to Shanghai.
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Humans are not like plants and trees, they all have emotions and desires. How can we be ruthless? It has been more than a year since Yu Hui passed away. Besides, they are normal people and they inevitably have physiological needs.
A few days later, Liu Yong came back from Shanghai.
Liu Yong was in the yard and saw Hong Ying sitting on a chair feeding An Jiang with a bottle.
Liu Yong walked over slowly and stared at Hong Ying closely, making Hong Ying feel a little embarrassed.
Hong Ying blushed and said: "I don't know you, do you think of me like this?"
Liu Yong blushed and said: Go to my room tonight.
These words made Hong Ying's heart beat fast.
Hong Ying herself wanted to be his real woman. After a while, she said sheepishly: "Wait until the children fall asleep."
At night, Hong Ying leaned on the bed, holding An Jiang in his arms, patting his hands gently, and singing a "lullaby" in his mouth. An Lan fell asleep long ago, and soon, little An Jiang also fell asleep. Hong Ying covered them
He took off the quilt and walked out of the room quietly.
Liu Yong leaned on the bed, and the flame of the oil lamp beside the bed was beating happily like Liu Yong's heart. Seeing Hong Ying come in quietly, he moved his body and left one side to Hong Ying.
Hong Ying gently got on the bed.
For 16 years, I have been with her day and night, and I have treated her so badly. Now that she is his wife, I must love her well from now on. Liu Yong hugged Hong Ying.
The feeling that Hong Ying felt when she was hugged by her beloved man for the first time filled her whole body with joy. They took off each other's clothes.
At this time, there was crying outside the door. Hong Ying couldn't wait to push Liu Yong away. He didn't have time to put on his shoes. When he went to the door, he saw An Lan's bare feet at the door.
An Lan cried and said: Mom, An Lan had a dream that Mom was missing.
Hong Ying picked up An Lan and said: Be good, baby, don’t cry, don’t cry, my mother is here, my mother is here.
Hong Ying carried An Lan into his room.
An Lan also pouted her lips and said: Lan Lan wants to sleep with her mother.
Hong Ying smiled and said: OK, Lan Lan is sleeping with his mother.
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Dongmei and Qiumei have grown up. Dongmei is sixteen years old. She is as tall and graceful as a hibiscus emerging from the water. She looks like a little Yuhui. She is also sensible and diligent, and can already assist Hong Ying in housekeeping.
Hong Ying taught them writing, arithmetic and nvhong in his spare time. The two girls were both smart and could learn it as soon as they returned. Not long after they returned to Nanxun, a matchmaker came to propose marriage, but neither Liu Yong nor Hong Ying were satisfied.
, can only give up.
Matchmaker Wang has also been here several times. After hitting a wall, she discussed with others privately: Those people who asked me to be a matchmaker really made a mistake. They thought that motherless girls would not be welcomed, and their stepmother would definitely be willing to send them out early and marry them off.
She came from a small family and could save a lot of money on dowry. I didn't expect that Song Hongying would protect her stepdaughter like this!
But Dongmei is old after all. Yuhui had already married Liu Yong when Dongmei was that old. Hongying was worried that Dongmei would miss the marriage like herself, so she also actively asked someone to find a good family. But in troubled times, she had to
Finding a good match is not easy.
Seeing that Hong Ying was always frowning, Liu Yong comforted him and said: Marriage is destined, there is no point in worrying about it, just ask someone to keep an eye on it. Everyone knows that you have given your best and no one will make irresponsible remarks.
Hong Ying said: I'm not afraid of what others say! I'm afraid that their biological mothers will not be able to feel at ease underground! Only if Dongmei and Qiumei marry a good family, Anlan and Anjiang grow up smoothly, can I be worthy of Sister Yuhui's treatment of me.
's entrustment.
Liu Yong was in awe of Hong Ying, loved her very much, and trusted her to hand over all the financial power of the Liu family. He then said: In the future, children should read more books, especially boys. Those who do business
People only know money, but scholars know the world.
After the Liu family returned to Nanxun, Liu Yongxin hired an old woman to take care of his mother. The original sister-in-law Ying took care of An Lan and An Jiang, and Dongmei and Qiumei assisted in housework. Hong Ying had a lot of free time.
Having to take care of the elderly, four children, and housework, Hong Ying seemed to be peeling off a layer of tiredness, but she still had to brace herself up and accompany her mother-in-law to relieve her boredom. Dongmei and Qiumei felt sorry for Hong Ying, and they often took advantage of Hong Ying.
When she was resting, she would rub her shoulders and pat her back, which made Hong Ying feel happy no matter how tired she was.
Dongmei and Qiumei are always the older sisters and the younger ones. Sometimes they act coquettishly in front of Hong Ying, and they are also naughty. An Lan has followed her sister to call Hong Ying mother, and An Jiang was raised by Hong Ying, and he also
She has never met her biological mother, but only recognizes Hong Ying as her mother. Therefore, Hong Ying does not care whether she has a child or not. The four children are so filial, so what difference does it make whether they are biologically related or not? This chapter has been completed!