The third uncle's wife turned pale, the fourth uncle's wife, who had been crying, stopped crying, and the second uncle's wife clutched her handkerchief, obviously also frightened.
"It's better for Third Uncle and Auntie not to say such things again, lest you bring trouble upon yourself. Grandmother knows how worried you are. Don't worry, as long as we have something solid to eat, we won't let you drink watery food, grandma, don't you agree?"
"Of course, the Hua family is of the same blood. Now that something like this has happened, we should naturally support each other. Don't let people say that our Hua family has lost face without a man to support it. Everyone is having a hard time today. I won't keep you here. Go back and comfort your family. You also need to arrange for someone to send some clothes to the head of the family. The north gets cold early, so don't let them freeze there. As for the rest, we will let you know after we have set the rules here."
Several people were frightened out of their wits by Hua Zhi. They no longer had the energy to pester her any further and just apologized and left together.
Nanny Su's eyes were red, but she had a smile on her face. No wonder the old saying goes that people's true character is revealed in times of trouble. Why didn't these people say anything when they got benefits? When something happened, they only knew how to cry. They pretended to be blind and didn't see the old lady, who could hardly sit still.
Fortunately, the eldest girl came back and scared the man to death with just a few words. Their eldest girl is really capable!
The old lady held Hua Zhi's hand and patted it, "Don't bother with them. Who wouldn't be anxious when something like this happened? They are just afraid that they can't make a living."
"I'll do as you say." Hua Zhi motioned to Nanny Su to help her to get up. "Everyone has been frightened today. Let's take it easy. We can talk about it tomorrow. Why don't we have dinner in our respective rooms?"
"Just make the decision. Have you forgotten that the power to lead the family has been handed over to you?"
"I always feel unsure if I don't ask my grandmother."
It's not that she is unsure, everything is clearly well organized and there is nothing wrong. The old lady feels relieved that God will not destroy her Hua family, and even if she can't hold on one day, she is not afraid that the Hua family will fall apart.
After sending her grandmother back home, Hua Zhi immediately went to her mother's room. Her tearful mother must have had swollen eyes from crying, which was indeed the case.
The tears that had stopped falling started to fall again when she saw her coming. Hua Zhi sighed, took the handkerchief from her hand to wipe her tears, but it was so wet that water could be squeezed out of it. She had to ask the maid to bring another one.
"Dad is very good. You should save your tears just for his sake. Don't wait until you have no more tears to shed when we meet."
"What are you talking about?" The eldest lady was amused, but her tears did not stop. "Mother is so useless. She can't help me at all. I still need you to comfort me."
"You just need to stay here and I will feel at ease without doing anything. You are my mother and you are my strength." Hua Zhi gently wiped her mother's tears. Her mother was not capable, but she was really good to her husband and children. She was gentle and virtuous, and spoke softly. She would always remember that when she first had her period, she was afraid that she would come to sleep with her, talk to her, and hug her to teach her about girlhood. That was the warmest moment in her two lives.
"Mom, I'm not afraid at all. The Hua family will be fine."
"Yes, it will be fine, it will be fine." The eldest lady held her daughter's hand tightly and nodded vigorously. After hesitating for a moment, she couldn't help but ask, "Can your father... really come back?"
"Yes, grandpa didn't commit a capital crime, he will definitely come back." Even if he can't, she will try her best to get them back.
The eldest lady was immediately reassured by her daughter's words and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, you can come back, you will definitely come back, I won't cry, Zhi'er, mother won't cry, you don't have to worry about me, just do your own thing, I won't cause you any trouble."
"This isn't causing trouble, it's reassuring me. If you have anything to say, you should tell me, don't keep it to yourself."
The eldest lady touched her daughter's face, which was smiling but could not hide her fatigue. She was so distressed that she cried even faster. Her daughter, who was raised in seclusion and usually did not even leave the house, now had to run around for the family's life. This was just the beginning. She didn't know what would happen in the future, and there was also her marriage...
Putting this matter deep in her heart, the eldest lady held her hand tightly and said, "Go back to the room and have a good rest. Nianqiu, give your young lady a good massage, otherwise she will be in pain all over tomorrow."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Then my daughter has returned to her room. Please eat a little for dinner. Your health is very important."
"Mother knows, go now."
Hua Zhi walked a few steps towards her yard, and suddenly thought of her pregnant Fourth Aunt who must be worried. So she had to change direction. She had to live up to her Fourth Uncle's trust.
Nian Qiu felt sorry for her young lady who had been busy for such a long time that she didn't even have time to spit. She wanted to say something but opened her mouth but finally closed it. Her young lady was the head of the family now and had to consider the overall situation.
The fourth lady of the Hua family is from the Wu family in the capital. Her maiden name is Haitang. She has a round face and looks blessed. Her father is Wu Zhen, the Shaoqing of the Dali Court. Although she is a little inferior to the Hua family, her family background is not bad, and naturally her upbringing is also good, otherwise she would have caught the eye of the Immortal Lady.
Although Hua Pingyang is a playboy, he is very good to his wife. No matter how much fun he has outside, he never forgets his wife at home. He stays in his wife's room at least half a month a month, and the couple has a very good relationship.
Mrs. Wu had been married for three years. She gave birth to her eldest son in the first year and is now pregnant with another one. Perhaps because she is a strong mother, she managed to hold on despite such a big thing, and the baby in her belly is safe.
When Hua Zhi came, she was forcing herself to drink soup mouthful by mouthful. Seeing her, she quickly put down the bowl and stood up. The age difference between them was not much different. In addition, her husband loved her niece, so she loved her husband as well and they had always gotten along very well.
Hua Zhi took two quick steps and helped the man sit down. "How are you? Do you feel any discomfort in your stomach?"
"Everything is fine. The child loves me and feels safe." The Third Madam looked at her with burning eyes. "How is your Fourth Uncle?"
"Don't worry, with Fourth Uncle's ability, he will adapt faster than anyone else in the Hua family." Hua Zhi smiled bitterly, "He has an elderly father above him, a brother who is not familiar with household affairs, and younger generations who have never suffered. He dare not be bad."
Wu naturally believed in her husband. If the Hua family did not have two Hanlin scholars and one of them was not a chief academic officer of the Imperial College, it would have been impressive enough. With her husband's abilities, he would not have been able to hold any official position.
Holding Hua Zhi's hand, Wu squeezed it gently and said, "This whole family depends on you."
"Of course you have to take good care of your family, Fourth Aunt, don't worry too much. Eat and drink well every day, make small clothes, and take good care of yourself when the baby is born. The Hua family will not collapse."
After eating something with Fourth Aunt, it was already dark when she left. Thinking about this long day, Hua Zhi sighed in her heart. There is no such thing as a free gift in the world. After enjoying the blessings of the Hua family for fifteen years, it is time for her to give back.
But now she just wants to have a good sleep.