Chapter 183: Kept Locked Up, Not Allowed to Be Seen

Du Ximei’s slap was far more powerful than Hu Yao’s two kicks.

It was said that Feng Yulan fainted immediately.

It was also said that Song Sikai frantically grabbed Du Ximei’s hand and comforted her for a long time, completely ignoring Feng Yulan, who he didn’t even know, and who was trying to stir up trouble between him and Du Ximei.

“…”

After hearing all this, Hu Yao didn’t know what to say. She just felt that Feng Yulan was crazy. It seemed like she wasn’t comfortable unless someone hit her. She could understand her obsession with Jiang Han, but how could she be thinking about Jiang Han while flirting with other men?

She seemed to be very confident, thinking that any man would fall for her.

Hu Yao gathered her scattered thoughts, pushing aside all the messy things about Feng Yulan. She stood in front of the mirror, carefully fixing her hair and putting on a new dress.

Today was Jiang Fu Heng’s full-moon celebration. The house was bustling with activity early in the morning, the courtyard filled with people.

She, the hostess, was still sleeping late. Jiang Han didn’t wake her up.

Last night, the four of them had stayed up late. They had spent half the night catching mice for Jiang Xiaochao, and only fell asleep after they caught it.

There were mice running around the house again, and after finding the one they were chasing, they rummaged through the whole house again.

“Sister hasn’t woken up yet?”

Du Ximei’s conversation with Qiu Yingwen could be faintly heard.

Hu Yao woke up when a few aunties outside gossiped about Feng Yulan.

She buttoned her dress and walked back to the bed, bending down to smile at the soft and docile Jiang Fu Heng in the cradle.

“Mommy will change Hengheng into a new outfit too. There are many people coming to see Hengheng today.” She softly picked him up, her smile overflowing.

The one-month-old baby was no longer the skinny little monkey he was at birth. He was white and tender, his watery and bright eyes were exceptionally beautiful, like water grapes. If someone met his gaze, their heart would melt.

His small nose already showed a hint of being tall and straight, and his rosy little mouth was also very beautiful.

Jiang Xiaochao looked like Jiang Han in his eyebrows and eyes, but everything else resembled Hu Yao. Jiang Fuheng, on the other hand, had a soft face that blended the features of both Hu Yao and Jiang Han. You could clearly see the shadows of both Jiang Han and her in every part of his face.

The noise in the courtyard became louder and louder. Many people came, and although Jiang’s courtyard was spacious, it couldn’t accommodate so many people. The chopping board and the big stove were moved to the open space outside the gate.

Although the house was noisy, it was lively and festive. Jiang Xiaochao and the other kids were all running around in the courtyard, helping out, their childish voices blending in with the crowd.

Hu Yao’s eyes were filled with smiles as she held Jiang Fuheng and walked out.

“Sister is awake.” Du Ximei saw her come out and immediately greeted her with a smile.

“Slow down, don’t rush.” Hu Yao saw her reckless movement, her bulging belly almost hitting the corner of the table, and she was startled.

“Where are Sister Axiu and Sister Yingwen?”

“They’re outside helping wash vegetables, they won’t let me go.” Du Ximei pouted.

She was already a bit childish, and after getting pregnant, Song Sikai indulged her even more.

Hu Yao smiled again: “Your belly is so big, you should just sit down.”

“It’s so boring being pregnant. Song Sikai won’t let me do this or that, he’s finally showing his true colors!” Du Ximei leaned closer and gently poked Jiang Fu Heng’s little hand, her eyes filled with joy. After hesitating for a long time, she cautiously asked Hu Yao to let her hold him.

Only now did she dare to hold Jiang Fu Heng.

Looking at her tense and careful way of holding Jiang Fu Heng, Hu Yao laughed: “He won’t break that easily.”

Song Sikai didn’t even hold Jiang Fu Heng with such nervousness.

Jiang Fuheng was born delicate and cute. As soon as Hu Yao brought him out, many people surrounded him, wanting to hold him.

Today was a happy day, and Hu Yao smiled back, generously letting them hold Jiang Fu Heng.

But she was willing, Jiang Fuheng wasn’t.

When Du Ximei held him, his little eyebrows were already furrowed. When he was passed to the second person, he directly expressed his unhappiness with a loud baby cry, his tender white face wrinkled.

Hu Yao held him back in her arms, and his humming voice softened a little.

“Hengheng only recognizes Mommy.” Du Ximei laughed and poked him again.

Today was a happy day, and they didn’t get angry when Jiang Fu Heng wouldn’t let others hold him. They laughed and agreed, praising Jiang Fu Heng for being smart.

Hu Yao looked at Jiang Fu Heng, who had returned to her arms and his expression had become calm again, and she smiled helplessly, her heart softening.

He was very well-behaved, but his little temper now didn’t seem like hers or Jiang Han’s.

But he was still so young, his little temper might change again in the future.

There were many people in the house. Jiang Han and Song Sikai had gone to the wine shop to get wine and hadn’t come back yet. Without him at home, the house wasn’t too chaotic. Everyone had something to keep them busy.

Jiang Han’s fierce brothers and subordinates were all very obedient, carrying water, carrying tables and chairs, chopping meat… They greeted her respectfully as “Sister-in-law”, and in less than a minute, Hu Yao’s hands were full of red envelopes. They said that Jiang Han had told them to give her the congratulatory red envelopes.

The old lady whom Jiang Han had taken her to meet at a banquet long ago also came. She was chatting happily with Liu Granny.

When she saw Hu Yao and Jiang Fu Heng, she also had a loving expression. She had seen Jiang Fu Heng’s little fuss when he wouldn’t let others hold him. Seeing his cute little face, she wanted to hold him, but after thinking about it, she gave up and just smiled and gave Jiang Fu Heng a gift.

The old lady’s surname was Yuan, and her husband’s family name was Xiao. Mrs. Xiao was full of white hair, dressed elegantly and gracefully, and her temperament seemed very different from ordinary old ladies.

She didn’t come alone, she was with her grandson. Her grandson was the same age as Jiang Han, and he was also a good friend of Jiang Han. Hu Yao had met him several times before.

Among Jiang Han, Song Sikai, and Tang Haofei, Xiao Zigui was definitely a cultured person. His behavior and manners were very different from theirs.

I don’t know how they got together.

Before, Hu Yao couldn’t help but mutter a few words of exclamation, which Jiang Han heard. He then turned black and spoke ill of Xiao Zigui to her, saying that Song Sikai and Tang Haofei were bastards and perverts, and that Xiao Zigui was a hypocrite, otherwise, how could they have gotten together.

He never cared when he spoke ill of people, even when he included himself in the insults.

“Xiao Yao is truly beautiful, Ah Han is lucky.” Old Mrs. Xiao looked at the charming and graceful Hu Yao with kindness and smiled, “I wanted Ah Han to bring you here to visit more often, but he said you and Chao Chao were too mischievous and wouldn’t bring you. That boy is really bad, he keeps you locked up all day and doesn’t let anyone see you.”

Old Mrs. Xiao wasn’t unaware of Hu Yao’s previous foolishness, but when she brought it up, her tone was still kind, not taking Hu Yao’s foolishness seriously. Her smile was warm and friendly, as if she treated Hu Yao as a junior in the family, regardless of whether she was better or not.