Song Dingxiang [Completed]

C72. To Become as Sour as a Lemon.

Chapter 72

Soon after Song Xingli and Song Xingzhi's families moved out of their fourth brother's house, they were called back again without even half a month passing.

After three days of feasting, Song Xingyi's family in the village sorted out their relationships with relatives and friends, leaving some money for Li Sheng.

A group of people then hurried back to the county town.

In just a few days, Li Sheng sent over pots, jars, seasonings, and main ingredients for making spicy cabbage. Employing several carts, they made two trips to bring everything over, with plans to send another batch of cabbage in five days.

"At last, there's something to do." Fang Shi looked at the pile of cabbage like a mountain and tears of excitement nearly welled up in her eyes.

She knew that when idle, she tended to overthink things and feel unwell. To prevent this, she and her sister-in-law Zhang Shi cleaned the furniture and floors every day, almost to the point of searching for mouse holes.

"Alright, hurry back over there to stay. Your aunt and I can handle all these tasks. If we can't finish, we'll call for help from your fifth and sixth grandaunts." Fang Shi could see her son-in-law getting agitated and worried, especially since her daughter was getting older.

At her age, most women would have had two children, but she hadn't even seen one.

It's time to go home and start a family!

Helplessly, Song Dingxiang was sent back to the neighboring general's mansion by her mother, while Li shi called her two old sisters-in-law to keep her company.

Although the courtyard wasn't large, there was plenty of empty space. The cabbage was left to sunbathe under the eaves for two days until the leaves became more dense, ready to be peeled and cooked.

Making spicy cabbage, pickling sauerkraut, boiling beans for soy paste, finding a place to grind tofu and marinate soybeans - the family was kept busy with various tasks. They not only didn't feel tired but also enjoyed the work, feeling as comfortable as if they were back in the village, chatting and laughing while getting the job done.

Liu Dagui felt that this was the most unusual family he had ever served. As a steward, he had become the laziest and most unproductive member of the household, reduced to just guarding the door and boiling water.

Nevertheless, seeing his wife getting along so well with the children and the rest of the family warmed his heart.

This family is pretty good, but the county princess's husband looks a bit scary.

Song Dingxiang was surprised to hear her husband described as "scary." Her husband got up from the kang bed, first scolded the troublemaker, and then rushed to the military camp.

Song Dingxiang massaged her sore waist and had the steward bring the account books of her and Zhou Yinuo's assets for her to go through one by one.

This steward was also surnamed Zhou, as all people sent by the Princess Consort were named Zhou, as they were ultimately slaves of the Zhou family.

The steward named Zhou Ping brought over two large boxes filled with account books. They were piled up high when taken out.

"Madam, the contents of this box are the records of all the things sent by the prince and princess consort to the general, including the furniture and decorations in the courtyard, as well as the utensils and fabrics in the storeroom. The other box contains the names of all the people in the two manors under the general's name and the revenue earned this year, along with the records of the land under your name. However, these records started from this year and due to the previous drought, there was not much income. The twelve books on top are the registration records of the twelve shops in the county town, also sent by the princess. Take a look..."