Yang Mengchen's eyes were faintly moist, a telling sign of the hardships Liu's Grandparents's House had been enduring. Yet, they often helped her own family, borrowing money to treat her illnesses every time she fell ill. This affection was something she would never forget for as long as she lived.

"Eh? Isn't that the second grandson of the Old Liu Family?" A middle-aged woman with a sharp chin and droopy triangular eyes exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the three siblings. "What fine things have they brought for their grandparents this time?" she asked, peering into the carriage with a distinctly greedy look in her eyes.

That time, Yang Chengning had delivered so much high-quality grain, pork, and cloth to the Old Liu Family, turning the villagers green with envy. After that, there were several more deliveries. The word was that the Yang family had prospered, and by extension, the Old Liu Family had grown wealthy as well, with their children and grandchildren going to Yangliu Village to learn to read and write.

Especially since the tofu made by the Old Liu Family was in such high demand they could hardly keep up. Yet, they insisted it was a heritage craft. That was a joke—if not earlier nor later, why did it start just when the Yang family prospered? Clearly, the technique must have been taught to them by the Yang family.

With an indifferent expression, Yang Chengyu replied, "Nothing much."

This woman was Madam Liu Gong, known for gossiping and stirring trouble, hardly favored by many in Stone Village.

Madam Liu Gong gazed intently at Yang Chengyu, seemingly oblivious to his disdain for her. Though not yet thirteen, he was strikingly handsome and well-dressed. She had heard that the Yang family not only built new houses but also owned several factories. Her daughter would be set for life if she could marry Yang Chengyu.

As she thought this, her eyes glittered with avarice. Suddenly, noticing Yang Mengchen sitting in the carriage, she exclaimed with exaggerated surprise, "Is this Jiujiu? I heard she's not an idiot anymore, is that true?" all the while sizing up Mo Mei beside her.

Yang Chengrong's and Yang Chengyu's expressions darkened.

They didn't care what others said about them or their brothers, but they couldn't stand anyone speaking ill of their sister. Young and impetuous, Yang Chengyu would have lashed out fiercely with his whip at Madam Liu Gong if not for Yang Chengrong's timely intervention.

A flicker of murderous intent passed through Mo Mei's eyes as her hand, gripping the long sword, twitched slightly.

Yang Mengchen gave Mo Mei a warning look and said gently, "We should head to Liu's Grandparents's House now."

Yang Chengrong immediately cracked the whip, and Yang Chengyu couldn't resist glaring fiercely at Madam Liu Gong. For some reason, the horse let out a loud fart in her direction and then sped away. Madam Liu Gong was nearly knocked out by the stench and was covered in dust that kicked up, cursing incessantly.

Liu family.

Hearing the approaching clip-clop of hooves, Madam Liu Luo stood up from the yard, opened the gate, and upon seeing the three siblings, joyfully said, "Rongrong, Yu Er, Jiujiu have arrived, please come inside! Old man, come out quickly, our dear grandchildren are here!"

At Madam Liu Luo's call, Old Master Liu and others hurried out of the left room, all delighted to see the three siblings.

The Liu siblings had been making tofu at home in the morning and studying at the Yang family in the afternoon and evening.

"Come inside, it's terribly hot out, aren't you overheated?" Old Master Liu looked at the three siblings with eyes full of concern.

Madam Liu Su hurriedly called out, "Zijun, go pour some water for your cousins."

"Ziyi, quickly bring over a basin of warm water for your cousins to wash their faces, it will be more comfortable," instructed Madam Liu He, the eldest daughter-in-law of the Liu family, to her son Liu Ziyi.

Liu Zijun and Liu Ziyi rushed towards the kitchen.

Liu Ziyun and Liu Ziying pulled Yang Mengchen by the hand into the house to sit down, Liu Ziyun handed her a washed cucumber, taking a bite, she found it sweet and crisp. In her memories, every time she visited the Liu family, they would always prepare cucumbers for her.

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