HCB Chapter 774 Nothing in return
Chapter 774 Nothing in return
The clan leader, his wife, and two daughters-in-law came with them to help, and brought the best things in the house.
Rice, noodles, meat, eggs, chicken, duck...
A sumptuous meal was prepared.
Of course, this is only within the scope of their cognition.
It is incomparable with the imperial banquet in the palace.
Xu was very grateful. The clan leader's family had spent all their savings and were reluctant to prepare such a delicious table of food even for the New Year.
While Xu and the clan leader's wife were cooking, little Yanbao helped Xu decorate their still bare home.
Of course she asked her brother where something needed to be placed.
In fact, let alone furniture, Xiao Yanbao even has a house in his wish bag.
Originally, before Mrs. Xu caused trouble, Xiao Yanbao had planned to help the Xu family move to a new house before leaving.
Now that there is no need to move to a new house, he will help the Xu family buy some household items.
So when Xu came into the room and called Xiao Yanbao and the others to go for dinner, she was so shocked that her eyes almost popped out.
"Little Princess, where did these things come from? Did they fall from the sky?"
Xu touched this and looked at that.
Little Yanbao patted his wishful bag with a smile, "Auntie, take a look and see if there's anything missing. I'll add more for you."
Xu fell to her knees and said, "Little Princess, how could I be so worthy of your kindness? I have no way to repay you!"
Little Yanbao raised his hand and helped Xu up.
"Aunt, this is just a piece of cake, not worth mentioning. Xu Dagui risked his life to defend his country on the battlefield."
"Little princess, although my late husband lost a leg on the battlefield, it was his duty as a soldier to defend his country, and the court also gave him a lot of pensions. Little princess, you have helped me time and time again, and I feel guilty! I..."
Xiao Yanbao waved his hand to stop Xu from saying anything else, "I'm hungry, let's go eat."
Xu's eyes were filled with tears, "Okay!"
Only Xu and the clan leader accompanied Xiao Yanbao and a few others at the dinner table, and it was Ye Zeyan who ordered them to sit down.
The patriarch was both excited and timid.
Eating is no longer important; just sitting there is enough for him to brag about for the rest of his life.
Bring honor to the family, bring honor to the family!
Mrs. Xu and the clan leader hardly moved their chopsticks, just watching little Yanbao eat.
Little Yanbao is definitely not picky about food. While eating, she praised Xu's cooking skills.
Ye Zeyan hardly ate anything himself, so he picked up some food for his sister.
Li Qian and Gui Que symbolically ate a bowl of rice each, because they were indeed hungry.
But this bowl of rice will be enough to fill the stomach.
It’s not that they didn’t dare to eat at the same table with the little princess and the master, but that they didn’t dare to eat too much.
They saw the four brothers and sisters of the Xu family hiding outside the door and swallowing their saliva.
They all look so thin as sticks, which is caused by not having enough food for a long time.
If they can eat one less bite, these children can eat one more bite, and they can go back to eat more.
Little Yanbao was eating with her mouth full of oil. It's not that she didn't see the four siblings of the Xu family outside the door, but Little Yanbao had already left a lot of rice, noodles, meat, eggs and salt for their family in the warehouse.
It’s enough for their family to eat for a year.
Even if they were forced to come to the table, they would not dare to eat.
Moreover, Xu’s cooking skills are really good, and the meals are really delicious.
After they leave, Xu will cook for their family.
Little Yanbao ate almost all the food on the table before putting down his chopsticks and saying, "I'm full."
Mrs. Xu and the clan leader were a little surprised. How could this little princess eat so much?
Even if the whole family was hungry, they couldn't eat so much food.
But looking at the little princess's belly, it is no different from before she had eaten. Where did all the food go?
Ye Zeyan took out a silver ingot from his sleeve and said, "I know these things were brought by the clan leader. For a farmer's family, making this table of food is enough for your living expenses for half a year. We can't let you spend money."
Actually, Ye Zeyan wanted to take out a certain amount of gold, but after thinking about it, he was afraid that the patriarch would not dare to accept it, so he changed it to silver.
The clan leader knelt down with a plop. "Fourth Prince, you and the little princess came to our Taoyuan Village and cured the illness of the eldest daughter-in-law. You also made arrangements for the widow and her children. I am ashamed that I failed to protect my niece and the children. I am grateful that you did not punish me. It is my honor to cook a table of food for you and the little princess. I will not accept this money no matter what."
Ye Zeyan winked at Li Qian.
Li Qian came over and helped the clan leader up, then stuffed a silver ingot on the table into his hand, "Since my master said it's for you, you can take it. This is also a way to thank you for taking care of Xu's mother and son. Go back."
Li Qian did not allow the clan leader to refuse anymore and directly carried him to the door.
Back in the main hall, Xu knelt down in front of little Yanbao again.
I can finally say what's been weighing on my heart.
This day was like a dream, and she never had the chance to ask about her eldest son's condition.
Xiao Yanbao tried to help her up, but Xu insisted on kneeling down to finish her words.
"Little princess, I don't know where Gensheng went or what happened to him, but you have great powers. Please save him." Xu said with red eyes and lowered her head.
Then she whispered, "I know the little princess has helped me so much. If I bother her again, I will be asking for trouble. But..."
The little princess used her spiritual power to lift Xu up from the ground.
"Aunt, even if you didn't tell me, I would go to save Xu Gensheng. He is a filial son, and he will come back to you soon. I will also save those who were chosen with him as the chosen sons and daughters of heaven." Little Yanbao said with a smile.
Xu's suppressed tears suddenly burst out and she was about to kneel down again.
Because she couldn't express her feelings except by kneeling down.
But this time Xiao Yanbao didn't give her the chance to kneel down.
Xu wiped the tears from her face, as if she suddenly remembered something, and hurried into the house to bring back the jar that she had dug out from under the bed.
Then he opened it and took out a small gray cloth bag.
Opening it layer by layer, Xu carefully took out a jade pendant.
Ye Zeyan narrowed his eyes. The Xu family was so poor that they were almost dying of illness, yet they had a jade pendant of such fine quality and they didn't even sell it.
Xu's hands trembled slightly as she placed the jade pendant in little Yanbao's hands.
"I have no way to repay the little princess for her kindness. Although this gift is not worthy of the little princess's attention, it is the only thing I can offer. Since the little princess is willing to call me aunt, I must accept it. Otherwise, I will not be at peace."
"Let me see." Ye Zeyan reached out and took the jade pendant.