Chapter 6: The Fear of Returning Home

In an instant, the feelings of anxiety and trepidation about returning home, which had just been experienced, were completely dispelled by the words conveyed by Wu Xiuxiu on behalf of Chunxiang, leading to a sudden clarity and enlightenment.

After approximately more than an hour, as dusk approached, Guo Ye and Wu Xiuxiu, along with their group, arrived at the entrance of Daze Village with donkeys and mule carts.

The mule cart in front came to a slight stop. The maid, Chunxiang, lifted the curtain and leaned out to call to Guo Ye at the back, saying: "Young Master, the young lady says we are almost at the Guo family. She wants you to come up into the carriage first, so that the in-laws do not notice anything unusual."

Spring Fragrance stretched out her arms to block Guo Ye's path, saying: "Young master, please stop. The young lady has instructed that you ride that donkey to continue your journey"

The coachman outside cracked his whip, and the mule cart began to move swiftly, causing a sudden jolt in the carriage. Before Guo Ye could clearly see the interior of the carriage, he had already stumbled forward and lunged ahead.

Bang

Uh ... ...

The coachman outside shouted in: "Miss, young master, we have arrived"

Before long, the mule's speed gradually slowed down, eventually coming to a stop.

However, at the moment of bouncing on the mule cart, everything that came into view made Guo Ye lose all sense of excitement.

It seems that Wu Xiuxiu does not want to share the ride.

Could it be that it is Father Guo Lohan and Mother Guo Liushi? That tender voice just now might belong to my little sister Guo Xiaoman

After speaking, he instructed Chunxiang outside the car, "Chunxiang, please take the things from the car. I specially brought these as a token of respect for my parents-in-law"

Guo Ye sighed and, after looking at the picture and the book, walked towards the mule cart with a sense of doubt in his heart

A statement of filial piety towards the in-laws was expressed so gently and naturally, making Guo Ye's heart warm once again

It is important to note that during the Tang Dynasty, horses, whether for civilian use or as warhorses, were regarded as strategic reserves. Particularly during the Zhenguan period of Emperor Taizong, the resources of warhorses in the Tang Dynasty were in short supply, unlike their arch-rivals, the Turks, who had natural pastures and could easily field tens of thousands of cavalry.

Guo Ye rode his little donkey and gradually slowed down, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease in his heart; perhaps this is what is known as the nervousness of approaching one's hometown

The colors of the countryside are rich and vibrant

This time it was truly not intentional

After a moment of reflection, Guo Ye cast a complex glance at the carriage and thought to himself that Wu Xiuxiu might not be as bothersome as he had imagined

Everything that Guo Ye saw left him in a daze

With the faint light of the small oil lamp in the car, Guo Ye finally realized whose body he was leaning against and understood what he was grasping with both hands

Indeed, it is time to return and visit my parents and my younger sister Guo Xiaoman

After a shout, a tender voice immediately came from outside: "Father, Mother, my brother and sister-in-law have returned, you all come out quickly"

Dazecun is a small village in Dongliu Township, with only about fifty households, located just twenty to thirty li away from Dongliu Village, where the Wu family resides

Guo Ye knew that even though he felt a sense of trepidation upon nearing home, it was time to disembark now

After dismounting the donkey, he tied the donkey's lead rope to the yoke of the mule cart, and with a gentle push, he slipped into the carriage.

Upon entering the village, after winding through a few small paths, the occasional sounds of young children playing by the roadside can be heard from outside the carriage, along with the shouts of parents calling their children home for dinner. Simultaneously, the sounds of barking dogs and crowing roosters are incessant.

Wu Xiuxiu, startled like a cicada in the cold, reprimanded in a chilling voice

Guo Ye was taken aback, damn, does that imply that Wu Xiuxiu and that troublesome girl Chunxiang are in the mule cart?

After Wu Xiuxiu finished scolding, she did not erupt again. Guo Ye understood that this young woman was making a great effort to suppress her indignation, in order to maintain her own dignity as she was about to return home.

As for Guo Ye, he appeared somewhat embarrassed

Outside, Chunxiang let out a sound of acknowledgment, while simultaneously, Old Guo was rubbing his fists and repeatedly saying that it was inappropriate, mentioning that the young lady of the Wu family was too polite, with a tone that conveyed a hint of respect.

Guo Yedun was taken aback; upon hearing Wu Xiuxiu's implication, he realized that she intended to accompany him back to the Guo family for a family visit

Listening to the sounds outside, Wu Xiuxiu has already begun to move, bending her waist to reveal her delicate curves as she slowly walks out of the carriage. Upon reaching the door of the carriage, she stops and suddenly turns her head to glance at Guo Ye, asking: "What? Are you so afraid that you can't even enter your own home?"

Suddenly, he decisively fell silent, resting his head against the wall of the carriage and gently closing his eyes, imagining how he would face his parents and younger sister upon returning to the Guo family later.

Before Ke Ren could approach the driver, she was stopped by the maid Chunxiang, who jumped out from the carriage.

Are you home

In my previous life, I rode a bicycle, rode a motorcycle, and this is truly the first time I am riding a donkey.

As for what was murmured, Wu Xiuxiu in the carriage may not have heard it, but Guo Ye's maid, Chunxiang, heard it very clearly; it was distinctly the words "thank you".

Little did anyone know, upon seeing Guo Ye approach, the foul maid Chunxiang immediately adopted a demeanor that suggested "keep your distance," covering her chest and darting to Wu Xiuxiu's side, her eyes fixed on Guo Ye with a vigilant intensity.

What is meant to be seen will always be seen

As one enters the village, wisps of smoke rise gently from the chimneys of each household, indicating that it is nearly time for dinner

Guo Ye glanced at the mule's tail, which was constantly swaying to drive away the horseflies resting on its hindquarters, feeling a wave of disgust in his heart

Muttering a couple of words towards Wu Xiuxiu from across the carriage, he then walked in the direction of the donkey.

Let go, get lost

Suddenly, the sound of Wu Xiuxiu's clear voice echoed in the carriage: "Guo Ye, you have been living with the Wu family for some time now. According to custom, I should accompany you back to the Guo family to meet your parents."

Once again, there are mules and donkeys; it seems that they are about to set out.

Speaking, he turned his head and intended to leave, having been filled with pent-up anger today, he simply could not be bothered to endure this annoyance any longer

In the Central Plains during the Tang Dynasty, even if a noble family owned a few horses, they had to report to the local government office, and no negligence was tolerated whatsoever

Therefore, local landlords like the Wu family in Dongliu Township, even without horses, can still possess several mules and donkeys for transportation, which qualifies them as local tycoons in the region

De'er ... ... De'er ... ... De'er ... ...

Xing wwwhetushucomcom Xu accompanied the young lady of her family, engaging in intimate conversation

Thus, slowly rising to his feet, before even fully emerging from the carriage, he shouted outside: "Father, Mother, little sister, I have returned"

They have arrived, they have arrived

Although these parents are not the same as those parents, for Guo Ye today, the two elders and the younger sister from Daze Village are the only people with whom he shares a blood relationship

Since we are here, let us make ourselves comfortable

Father Guo Lohan, who values wealth as life itself; Mother Guo Liushi, who is utterly obedient; and my adorable, quirky younger sister Guo Xiaoman, who has not yet turned fourteen.

Guo Ye was taken aback; Wu Xiuxiu inviting him to share a ride was merely an attempt to reassure her parents, making them feel that he had not suffered any indignity by marrying into the Wu family. Unexpectedly, this young woman's thoughts were quite delicate, and a sense of warmth began to arise in his heart

Forget about it, in this life, he is Guo Ye, the son of tenant farmer Guo Laohan, Guo Ye

Then Chunxiang called the Wu family's coachman, instructed him to head to Daze Village, and once again slipped back into the carriage.

The voices of a man and a woman, both marked by age, carry an unexpected sense of joy and celebration amidst their weathered tones

Just when Guo Ye caught sight of it, damn it, he actually mistook the young man for a dangerous person, a lecherous scoundrel. Damn, if I were to be lecherous, I wouldn't target you, you filthy maid.

Suddenly, he hurriedly got up, knowing when to stop, feeling guilty and not daring to look at Wu Xiuxiu's expression, and quickly shifted his position to squeeze over to Chunxiang's side

Even Wu Xiuxiu, this fake daughter-in-law, is going to meet the in-laws, so how can he, as a son, avoid meeting them

Guo Ye, who was knocked to the ground by the tremor, clutched two soft objects that felt like hemp and pastry in his hands, and could not help but let out a moan of pleasure.

Fortunately, the little donkey was gentle and obedient, not stubborn at all. After Guo Yefei exerted great effort to climb onto it, the little donkey let out a few calls of "Hee-haw... hee-haw..." and then calmly followed behind the mule cart, trotting forward slowly.

Oh, so soft

Guo Ye cast a disdainful glance at Chunxiang, ignoring her, and instead shouted into the carriage: "Since you don't care to travel with me, why did you call me here? Hmph, go if you want to, I don't care."

He had previously entertained several thoughts, initially believing that Wu Xiuxiu wanted him to accompany her for an outing in the countryside, or perhaps to visit a nearby temple to pray and burn incense, or to visit relatives and friends. He never expected that Wu Xiuxiu would take the initiative to propose accompanying her to meet his parents and family.

The children from our family and Miss Wu have returned for a visit, my dear wife, you should hurry up

Upon thinking of his parents and younger sister, Guo Yedun felt a vague pain in his head, perhaps this was the most profound residual memory left to him by the original owner of this body, "Guo Yi"

As the sound faded, the person had already emerged from the carriage and hopped down.

Soon after, several noisy footsteps gradually approached the mule cart, the sound arriving before the people themselves

As Guo Ye opened his drowsy eyes, Chunxiang had already nimbly emerged from the carriage, jumped down from the mule cart, and called out: "In-laws, we have returned for a family visit with our young lady and young master."