Chapter 36: Little Overlord's 'Agony'

  At dawn, the sun had just risen from the horizon, and there was already a stir in the village. Zhao emerged quietly from her house, walked into the kitchen to start a fire and cook porridge. Seeing that the fire was lit, she turned around, picked up a broom and swept the entrance.

  When the fragrance of rice wafted over, Zhao was just finishing up her work. She quickly boiled some water and steamed a few flower-shaped mantou buns, put some eggs in the pot, scooped out a few pickled cucumbers from the jar from a few days ago, thought for a moment, took out an egg and made a few golden-colored egg pancakes, and prepared a cold dish.

  She took the cover and covered the vegetables, then went to her daughter's room. As soon as she entered the room, she saw Xi Mei already getting dressed. Seeing her mother come in, she smiled and said, "Mom, why are you up so early today? You slept so late last night, I thought you wouldn't be able to get up today."

  Zhao's wife went forward to give Xihe, and Xi Mei pulled the small quilt to cover her belly, then said to Ernu: "Ai, this matter has not passed, I am always uneasy in my heart, and I don't know how your elder sister is now."

  Xi Mei saw the worry on Mrs. Zhao's face, put on her shoes and comforted "Mother, since the Zhang family said they can solve this matter, they must be able to solve it, let's just relax, a big family like theirs won't cheat us, will they?" After finishing, she picked up the hair on her clothes.

  "This morning, on the bed, muttering to herself, 'Those two girls made such a big fuss last night, shouting that their elder sister is coming back, their elder sister is coming back, and completely forgot about the second sister who took care of them. Heartless little things.'"

  Zhao smiled and said, "You say that with your mouth, but who knows how happy you are in your heart?" Xi Mei saw this and also couldn't help but smile awkwardly.

  "Come on, Xi Mei, wake up quickly, it's time to eat. If you don't get up now, Mom will give all your food to your older brother."

  As expected, Xi Mei woke up in an instant, rubbing her eyes and saying drowsily: "No one is allowed to rob me." Only when she fully opened her eyes did she realize she had been deceived, and the two people in front of her couldn't help but laugh.

  Helplessly rolling her eyes, really, you just know how to bully honest people, tsk, and you still call yourself an honest person, you sly girl.

  Zhao helped Xi Mei put on her clothes, while Xi He was still beside her, scratching his face and smiling at Xi Mei's shyness. However, Xi Mei didn't care about him at all, thinking to herself that she was still young and it was okay to be a bit spoiled and lazy sometimes.

  "Hey, she was fooled by her three sisters' joke for half a day, but actually nobody took it seriously."

  Just as several people were talking loudly, Madam Zhao heard the creaking sound of the door next door and took Xi Mei out of the house.

  Zheng saw the two coming out and greeted them first, "You're both up? I slept too soundly last night, but it's been a long time since I've slept so well." He stretched his waist comfortably.

  Seeing the little girl in Madam Zhao's arms, she went forward and greeted her "Xǐmei has woken up, come let me hold this little girl." She took Xǐmei from Madam Zhao's arms.

  "Auntie, is older brother Shang still sleeping? I want to play with him."

  "He's still not up yet, after making such a big fuss last night. He hasn't gotten up even after being called for half the day." The little girl's eyes sparkled as she smiled mischievously, "Auntie, put me down, I have a way to wake up my brother."

  Struggling to get out of Zheng's arms, she ran towards the house as soon as her legs touched the ground. Coincidentally, Zhang Zhongquan also got up and was about to greet her when he saw Xi Mei make a "shh" sound.

  He looked at Xi Mei struggling to climb onto the kang, but kept sliding down. He couldn't bear it and lent a hand to support her, earning a sweet smile in return.

  Not yet clear what Xi Mei wants to do, only to see her small hand stretched out, two small fingers pinched, and the son's nose fell into the "magic grab", holding back a smile that is not very kind.

  Seeing his son's impatient look, he tried to pull away the thing that was disturbing his peaceful sleep, but failed several times. Finally, with a "whoosh", he opened his eyes.

  "Xǐ mèi, you're bullying me again." Little Overlord complained, "If not, how could you have gotten up? You should even thank me, otherwise, Second Brother would have eaten all the delicious food."

  Zhang Zishang thought for a moment and then quickly put on his clothes, hastily putting on his shoes and rushing out the door, moving so fast that it left his father speechless.

  Watching Little Overlord run away, Xiao Yatou finally turned her head to say to Da Ge "Uncle, you should hurry up too, if you're late there won't be food for you." Her adorable tilted head made one unable to resist giving her a kiss.

  "You go out first, I'll be right out, have you seen your aunt?"

  "Alright, see you later, I'm talking with my mom now."

  After finishing speaking, she bounced out happily. At this time, the sunlight was just right, and looking at Xi Mei's figure, Zhang Zhongquan smiled lightly.

  After more than half a watch, everyone finally finished gathering their things, and Zhao's wife brought out the meal, smiling apologetically at Zhang's couple.

  "There's nothing good at our home to entertain everyone, let's just make do with some of our own things and eat together."

  Xiao Bawang had already started eating with both hands, and upon hearing Zhao's words, he swallowed the food in his mouth with great effort. "Auntie Zhao, your cooking is not bad at all. These are all my favorite dishes." He paused for a moment before whispering, "Much better than my mother's cooking."

  Seeing her mother was about to lose her temper, she quickly buried her head in the bowl and started slurping down the porridge.

  After everyone finished eating, Zhang Zhongquan also bid farewell to the Chen family. Chen Tianfa wanted to keep him, but Zheng Shi spoke up: "This time is also troubling you all, we still have to go back and find my brother early, after all, Da Ya's matter can't be delayed."

  Mr. Zhao thought for a moment and apologetically said to them, "It's really troubling you all, after this matter is over, my wife and I will definitely come to thank you in person. For now, we can only be thick-skinned and bother you."

  Zhang Zhongquan and his wife said goodbye to the Chen family, Zhang Zhongquan quickly grabbed his son who was trying to slip away.

  The whole family saw them off, and the carriage from yesterday was still waiting in its original place. The struggling son, who didn't know how to struggle, smiled apologetically at the Chen family, "Made you guys laugh."

  Chen Tian waved his hand hastily, "No, no, young master has helped us a lot this time, next time when he's free, let him come over again."

  "Xi Mei, Rui Hao, you guys must come find me to play when you have time." The little overlord, knowing that escape was hopeless, said tearfully to Xi Mei and the others.

  "Alright, got it, see you next time." The three sisters replied in unison with exceptionally bright smiles.

  Watching the carriage disappear into the distance, Zhao was still standing at the door for a long time without moving. Chen Tianfa knew she was worried about Xi Ju's affairs and he also sighed, putting his arm around her shoulder and saying softly: "Let's go back."

  In the carriage, Little Overlord said with a pitiful expression: "Mother, I haven't had enough fun yet, can you let me play for two more days?" He looked at his mother with tears in his eyes, hoping to soften her heart by playing the family card.

  But Zheng, who had already practiced to the point of being impervious to swords and guns, wouldn't be moved by this little rain. "Tell me, how many days have you been running away? If it weren't for Master coming to ask about you, I would have really thought you were still at your aunt's house."

  Xiao Ba Wang was about to ask his dad for help, but his dad pretended to be extremely sleepy and fell asleep immediately. He let out a deep sigh, "Dad, you're afraid of trouble, so you won't plead on my behalf, that's fine. But why pretend to sleep? Ah, do you think I didn't see your eyeballs moving? Didn't I see you lift up the corner of your eyelid?

  What bad luck did he encounter to have such parents? His mother was raised as a lady from a young age, and as a result, he grew up thinking he was a girl. The father regards the mother as his everything, whatever the mother says is right, the mother is the greatest.

  It's really true that I'm not loved by either my father or mother. The horse carriage slowly disappeared into the endless melancholy of Little Overlord.

  Today I'm going to Tianjin for a tour, I want to eat delicious food and have fun, if anyone is interested, let me know, I can post some photos. Haha, off to sleep now.