The two aunts thought to themselves that if the uncle was leaving, then what would they have to do to live here? It's better to make preparations when they go back. They can't let the uncle leave them behind. It's better to follow them to the capital than to guard the empty courtyard alone.
The two of them were sent to the county hospital by Dashan. They first got medicine for Ding Juan. Seeing that the illness was not serious, they did not delay and continued their journey back to Ding's house.
An Ran sent the two aunts away and packed up their things. There were two big boxes of things for her mother, brother, and sister-in-law.
An Ran only took Dongmei with her when she went back this time. She secretly asked Sister Chen to arrange things at home, mainly the medicinal materials collected by the villagers and the money she had accumulated over the years.
An Ran was worried about leaving these private matters to others, so she could only leave Sister Chen behind. The two of them talked indoors for a long time before settling the matter. ?.?????.???
Ding Changhe had been gone for two days and came back in the evening with four guards and an enlarged carriage.
Ding Ziheng hadn't seen his father for two days, so he ran over to get on before his father could get off his horse.
Dashan hurriedly stopped him and said, "Young master, don't go forward. This is a war horse. It's different from our ordinary carriage horses. Don't get hurt again."
Heng'er looked at his father riding on the big horse. It was so majestic, and his eyes were filled with stars. He shouted aggrievedly, "Dad, I want to ride too."
Ding Changhe got off his horse, threw the horse rope to Dashan, and said, "Tomorrow you and your mother will go to your grandmother's house. Dad will give you a ride and ride with you on the way."
When Heng'er heard that he could ride tomorrow, he jumped up happily hugging his father, "Dad means what he says."
Ding Changhe carried his son into the house. As soon as he entered the house, Heng'er struggled down and said with a stern face, "Dad, don't always hug me outside. I'm so big, others will laugh if they see it." "
Ding Changhe also liked his son's serious face. He rubbed his head and said, "Go ahead and go out to play by yourself while dad and mom talk."
Ding Ziheng ran out to play with Dashan and asked him to tell him about his father's deeds during the war.
An Ran handed the teacup to Ding Changhe, "Master, take a drink of water first to moisten your throat."
Ding Changhe took it and drank it in two or three sips. An Ran refilled it for him.
"Uncle, this carriage is newly customized."
Ding Changhe nodded, "It's not easy for you to go back home, and you'll need to use it to go to the capital in a few days. I asked them to refit it. Now it's safer, and you can sleep and rest in it. It's better than the original pony carriage." It’s much more comfortable.”
An Ran was very happy that Ding Changhe was so attentive.
Ding Changhe took out another small box from his arms and handed it to An Ran.
"This is for you. If you need to buy something or pack something when you go back, you can arrange it yourself."
An Ran took it and opened it. There were scattered pieces of silver and two banknotes inside. An Ran opened it and saw that they were both five hundred taels each.
"Uncle, how can I use so much? There are a lot of things at home. I can just bring them from home. I can't spend so much."
Ding Changhe looked at An Ran with a smile, "Just keep it if you can't spend it. Don't wrong my son along the way. It's true, others think they give less, but you think it's too much every time."
An Ran smiled and said, "Aren't I afraid that the uncle is short of money? I don't appreciate you for caring about you. Then why don't you hand over all your private rooms to me? I won't think it's too much."
Ding Changhe laughed and said, "Uncle, I really don't have a private house. I spend it cleanly every year, but I have to save the family business for my son in the future."
"I'm just kidding, the family fortune you have earned now is already quite large. If Xiao Shitou and Heng'er have the ability in the future, they can earn it themselves. How can they just think about coveting his father's money? They can only earn it by themselves. Only then can we be practical."
Ding Changhe was still very satisfied with An Ran's attitude. He had seen many women in the family calculating family property, doting on their children, and eventually raising a group of playboys. He was not far away from being a prodigal.
But now it seems that Xiao Shitou and Heng'er have been taught very well. Especially Heng'er, who has more delicate thoughts and more eyesight than Xiao Shitou, and is even less likely to spend money.
"I'm going to visit some garrisons tomorrow, and I can give you a ride."
An Ran asked happily, "Really, it won't delay the uncle's business."
Ding Changhe took An Ran's hand and said, "It's really our way. I will inspect several garrisons before I leave. Everything that needs to be dealt with must be dealt with in advance. I have to go there anyway."
An Ran felt happy and said softly, "I will count the time and it won't take too long. When I get back, I will pack my things and prepare to accompany you to Beijing."
It was rare for Ding Changhe to see An Ran be so submissive, and he felt even more happy. He rubbed her hand and said, "The house is full of clumsy things. There is nothing to deal with. Just keep an eye on my son."
"That's natural. Master, please sit down and take a rest while I go to the kitchen to take a look."
Ding Changhe let go of his hand, An Ran smiled, and went to the kitchen to make dinner for the evening in a good mood.
It turned out that Heng'er wanted to eat dumplings, and Sister Chen had already prepared them. Now An Ran and the two girls were making dumplings together, and Sister Chen prepared a few more side dishes.
The father and son sat in the main room and watched the girl bring out the dumplings one after another. Sister Chen then brought the prepared wine and food. The family of three then sat down to eat.
An Ran poured a glass of wine for Ding Changhe and said, "Uncle, I have been running around for the past two days. Let's drink some wine to relieve our fatigue."
An Ran was really happy these past two days, and when he was happy, he had an attitude toward Ding Changhe.
