ushernet Chapter 52 Reunited with Father
Chapter 52 Reunited with Father
"You scoundrel, you're so cunning. No way, the second son has to take care of us in our old age." Old Mrs. Li disagreed with Li Mingyue and the others' suggestion.
Li Laosan remained silent. In fact, he felt that the condition was not excessive. Just as Mingyue said, fifty taels was enough for his parents' retirement expenses for twenty years. Their farming family was lucky to save two taels of silver a year.
“Mother, if my second brother’s family doesn’t want to raise him, they don’t have to. Anyway, your eldest grandson is with us! With this fifty taels of silver, things will be different. When we get to Jiqing Prefecture, we can find a better place.” Sister-in-law Li persuaded her mother-in-law.
Right now, fifty taels is still the most important thing. If they really ask the second son to support them in their old age, I don't believe he really won't. Sister-in-law Li has a good plan.
“That’s right, Grandma, don’t worry, I’ll definitely take care of you!” Li Zhuzi added fuel to the fire.
"Oh my, my dear grandson!"
"Old woman, let's do as the eldest son says. We won't raise them, but we need the money immediately." In the end, Old Man Li made the final decision.
Li Lao Er was already numb and indifferent. At this moment, he felt that it was actually a good thing to separate the family, since none of them were his family.
Seeing that the Li family had all arrived, Li Mingyue understood that they had made a plan.
"Wait!"
Li Mingyue went to see Qin Da, wanting to discuss borrowing some money from him and asking him to be a witness.
"Fifty taels? I have banknotes, but no silver." Qin Da scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "Miss Li, wait a moment, I'll go ask the young master."
Before Li Mingyue could stop him, he ran off to find his young master.
"Miss Li asked you to lend her fifty taels of silver for dividing household expenses? Why would dividing household expenses involve paying someone out of pocket?" Young Master Qin asked in confusion.
"It seems that Miss Li's grandparents didn't like their family, so when Miss Li wanted to separate from the family, her grandparents asked for fifty taels of silver."
"She gave it to her?" Young Master Qin was somewhat exasperated.
"How could that be? Miss Li said that after giving us these fifty taels, her family will no longer support her grandparents in their old age," Qin Da hurriedly explained.
"Hmph, that's more like it. Wenmo, go and get fifty taels of silver for Miss Li. While you're at it, go and be a witness for her and remind her to write the family division document." Only then did Young Master Qin feel that Li Mingyue's actions were to his liking, so he asked Wenmo to help her out again.
As for the silver, I originally planned to reward her with some silver when I arrived in Jiqing Prefecture, so I'll just consider this fifty taels as an advance reward.
Li Mingyue was a little uneasy when she saw Qin Da return with the servants of the nobleman. She was afraid that the nobleman would blame them for this.
"Miss Li, this is fifty taels of silver from the young master, and he also said that Wenmo will help you write a document for the division of the family property."
That's great! Li Mingyue was worried about this very thing, and she planned to ask Doctor Hu for help if all else failed.
"Thank you so much, Brother Wenmo! Thank you so much, Brother Qin!" Li Mingyue was extremely grateful to the two of them.
"Miss Li, you're too kind. You are, after all, the young master's savior!" Wenmo took out the document he had written and followed them outside the group.
"Grandpa, Grandma, here's fifty taels!"
Grandma Li reached out to grab the money bag, but Li Mingyue dodged it.
"However, you must put your fingerprints on the family division document." Li Mingyue handed over the family division document, which was taken by the eldest brother, Li.
As the eldest son in his family, he had attended school.
“Mother, no problem! It says on the document that we received fifty taels of silver, and the second son’s family will no longer take care of you in your old age.”
At this moment, Old Lady Li suddenly changed her mind, "Fifty taels is not enough, I want one hundred taels!"
The Li family was somewhat shocked by their mother's outrageous request, which was different from what had been agreed upon before! Then they were also somewhat hopeful, wondering if Li Mingyue would really agree.
"Hehe!" Li Mingyue ignored her completely, took the money bag, and turned to leave.
"You, you don't want to separate the family anymore?" Old Mrs. Li was anxious. Why did Li Mingyue leave?
"I want to, but a hundred taels is impossible! Anyway, our family is following a nobleman. If my father wants to follow you, then so be it. After all, you are his own parents. You can't just watch him starve to death!" Li Mingyue was really fed up with this family. They actually dared to ask for such an exorbitant amount. She was too easygoing.
The other members of the Li family were anxious. How could his mother/grandmother do this? They were about to get the fifty taels of silver, and now she was throwing Li Lao Er out, saving one less person to eat. What a good thing!
Li Laoda quickly tugged at his mother's sleeve, "Alright, alright, fifty taels it is, give it to me!"
"Sign and put your fingerprint first!"
The Li family members quickly signed and pressed their fingerprints, then handed the family division documents to Li Mingyue.
Li Mingyue then handed the money bag to them. Old Mrs. Li snatched it away and went to find Old Mr. Li to check the silver. The other members of the Li family immediately surrounded her as well.
"Now that we've separated, don't come looking for us unless it's absolutely necessary. It's written in the document, so don't try anything clever. I even had someone from the esteemed person's entourage witness this separation."
At this moment, the Li family members were all attracted by the fifty taels of silver, and they didn't care what Li Mingyue was saying.
"Let's go, Father and Mother, we should go back now. Our esteemed guest needs to eat!" With the division of the family property completed, a huge weight was finally lifted from Li Mingyue's heart.
“Yes, yes, it’s time to cook for our esteemed guest! Come on, sir!” Mingyue’s mother pulled Li Lao Er back to the group.
Li Mingyue told Qin Da about the situation, since there was one more person in their family following along.
"It's alright, young master expected this, and he will allow your family to reunite."
"Thank you so much, young master!" Li Mingyue said gratefully.
As Li Lao Er left, he didn't forget to take one last look at his parents, brothers, nephews, and nieces.
It's a pity that no one tried to stop him; everyone was eyeing the money and didn't even glance at him.
Li Lao Er finally gave up. From now on, they would no longer be his family; only his wife and daughters would be his family.
He really shouldn't have done that before; he should treat them better from now on.
"Zhiniang, I'm sorry! I promise I'll treat you and Mingyue better from now on!"
When Mingyue Niang heard her husband say this, tears welled up in her eyes.
"Honey, I believe in you. We'll definitely have a better future together! I'll give you a son!"
"Son, son is fine too. We have Mingyue and the others!" Li Lao Er now felt that his son wasn't so important anymore; his daughter Mingyue was even smarter than his son.
"Nonsense, how can you not want a son! Come on, let me tell you, you're eating so well with these noble people. Look how thin you are, eat more later." Mingyue's mother still felt sorry for her husband.
"Then I'll do more work for you, sir!" Li Lao Er said in a simple and honest manner.
With this, Li Mingyue's family was finally reunited.
To be fair, having his father did have some use; at least Li Mingyue no longer worried about what would happen if their benefactor suddenly abandoned them.
No matter what, Li Mingyue still relied on this father.