Thirteenth Lady's Comback: Her Everyday Life as a Bystander-Chapter 328 - 8: Mid-Autumn Festival (2) (Third Update)

Chapter 328: Chapter 8: Mid-Autumn Festival (2) (Third Update)

Ruan Ninth Son and Tie Dan didn’t need anyone to see them off. The two held hands and left the Hong Family, only parting ways at the fork in the road.

Ruan Ninth Son entered his own small courtyard and saw that there were some rarely lit white wax candles in the hall. The dishes on the dining table were still as they were when he brought them back, only without the heat.

When Ruan Sixth Son saw him return, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "So you’re back. Seventh Son, Eighth Son, quickly heat the dishes. Let’s eat."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Ninth Son, who had been holding back tears, finally couldn’t hold them back any longer. He covered his eyes with his hand and said, "Why haven’t you eaten yet? Even if you can stand the hunger, don’t you care about Brother Ling’s health?"

For someone so small to speak such words, it made the other four laugh and cry at the same time, but they knew he was simply embarrassed.

"Even in difficult times, it was us five uncles and nephews who spent the Mid-Autumn Festival together. Now without Uncle Nine, it feels awkward everywhere. So I took the lead in waiting for Uncle Nine. I ate a few dumplings to fill my belly, so it’s not a problem."

Although Brother Ling is a nephew, he is the legitimate son and grandson. After the Ruan Family regains its title, the title naturally goes to him. Although discussions involve all five uncles and nephews, the one to make the final decision is Brother Ling.

After years of getting along, the five uncles and nephews were no different from real brothers. The Mid-Autumn Festival felt incomplete without Ninth Son, and once Brother Ling suggested waiting for Ninth Son, naturally no one disagreed.

And Sixth Son had another thought in his heart — if only Susu could come, that would be wonderful, but sadly it was only wishful thinking.

Seventh Son and Eighth Son brought the dishes to be warmed up, and after the meal, Ninth Son sat back at the table. Just as the five were about to enthusiastically start eating, they heard a knocking at the door. The sound was faint, and if they weren’t used to paying attention to every little movement around them, they might not have heard it.

Seventh Son and Eighth Son hurried to tidy up the table, fearing that those who came were monitoring them, but Brother Ling stopped them.

"These dishes aren’t only for Ninth Son’s benefit. Although it might be a bit eye-catching, it doesn’t arouse too much suspicion. If we really hid it, that would only betray a guilty conscience."

Upon hearing this, Sixth Son went to open the door, while the other four sat back down.

Sixth Son took some oil-sealed wax and went out without asking who it was, for fear of alerting others, and carefully opened the door, but he saw no one. Even if she had a brave heart, she was frightened into a cold sweat.

At this moment, a stone was thrown and landed at her feet, and Sixth Son instinctively looked down to see an overly large bundle.

Seeing this, Sixth Son knew what was going on, stopped looking for the person, picked up the bundle, and quickly closed the door.

Meanwhile, Linlang, hidden in the shadows, walked down the hill, thinking about the expression on the cousin’s face earlier that looked as if he’d seen a ghost, and planned to tell the master later, imitating the eldest master, "Winning a beauty’s smile!"

The other four saw that Sixth Son came back with a big bundle after just stepping out and immediately knew it was Susu who sent someone to bring it.

Seventh Son led Eighth and Ninth Son to open the package, while Brother Ling asked Sixth Son, "Didn’t you see anyone?"

Sixth Son nodded, "I suppose she’s already instructed not to be seen by anyone." Thinking of his sister’s cautious nature now, Ruan Yu didn’t feel very happy. If he could, he only wished his sister could live freely and boldly, just like...

Thinking of that fiery person, Ruan Yu felt a pain in his heart and dared not think further.

Brother Ling naturally saw the unfinished meaning in Sixth Uncle’s words and patted his shoulder, "One day, someday!"

"Sixth Brother, Brother Ling, come and see, there are so many things, even clothes..."

Ninth Son looked at the sets of fine cloth undergarments and felt his heart warm up.

In the past, without friends his age, he only realized how lucky Chang Sheng and Bai Yue were to have a sister after he met them.

Delicious food, "from sister"; new clothes, "made by sister"; even a bamboo dragonfly was "bought by sister." God knows how envious he was of Chang Sheng and Bai Yue.

Clearly, he also had a sister, but could only sneak contact, fearing people would suspect, and whatever he was given, there was always something for Tie Dan too.

He wasn’t upset about what Tie Dan received but felt that as though his sister, who belonged only to him, was somehow being shared with Tie Dan, who thought stupidly that sister really liked him, how frustrating!

But now seeing these clothes, he knew that he would never again feel that Tie Dan was taking his sister, nor would he deliberately ignore sister, making her sad.

His sister, Ruan Ninth Son’s, was the best sister in the world.

The five sons of the Ruan Family couldn’t be bothered to eat, each holding a set of undergarments with their name tagged, feeling like it was the best gift received this Mid-Autumn Festival.

Once they calmed down, Sixth Son noticed something odd inside his set of clothes. Opening it up, he found an inner pocket with a letter inside.

"My Brother:

Seeing this letter feels like seeing you!

...

This is a tumultuous autumn in Hami, with Prince Ke harboring wild ambitions. Sister Ten has risen from a maid to concubine and, though she bore a son, that son was taken by the Princess Consort, making her every step difficult. Brother, be wary and do not act rashly! 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

...

Wishing you safety!"

Though it ended without a signature, it was clear who wrote it.

The five uncles and nephews of the Ruan family circulated the letter, all furrowing their brows. They knew Prince Ke had already arrived in the Northwest but didn’t expect he would come to Hami.

Thinking of Ruan Shiniang, the five felt stifled again. As for the sisters, they dared not ask, aside from Seventh Sister, hardly having any contact with anyone.

Seeing Susu who had changed her name, they knew others wouldn’t have it easy either, but never expected Shiniang would end up in Prince Ke Mansion and Seventh Sister hadn’t told them anything.

At this moment, Sixth Son even felt frustrated with Susu. If Prince Ke hadn’t come, wouldn’t she have told them?

But Seventh Son understood this brother best, "If she had told us, what would it achieve, other than having more people sad?

We were exiled to the Northwest, but that person can’t openly kill us. He can’t vent his anger, and the family women bear the cost on our behalf."

These words left the room in a dead silence, as if it were lifeless...

Let’s not mention how the sons of the Ruan family plan to deal with it, and focus instead on the Hong Family Courtyard.

Susu and Hong Sheng were amidst a passionate moment, and right at the crucial moment, Susu remembered she hadn’t used the contraceptive aroma pill, "Stop, stop, stop, important things need to be said three times."

Hong Sheng didn’t expect to hear this ’curse’ again, remembering that night, what a frustrating time, it was a lifetime of black history.

"Susu, give me a child!"

When these words came out, the room went instantly silent (Haha, doesn’t it seem familiar! Wherever I’m needed, there I appear! No need to thank!).

Not only Susu, but even Hong Sheng was a bit dumbfounded, what did he say? Ah...how did he let those thoughts slip out? No, no, that wasn’t even what he was thinking... his brain got a bit tangled, and little Hong Sheng shrunk... shrunk?

In Susu’s mind, the words Hong Sheng said were still echoing, then she felt... haha, coward!