The small courtyard where Li Cuicui and the others were now living hadn't changed much, other than two new side rooms that had been added for Granny Song to live in while she took care of them.
The group was chatting and laughing when, before long, a child from the village ran up to report that a carriage was entering the village.
"How many carriages are there?" He Mei asked curiously.
The child who brought the news scratched his head. "Just one oxcart. We saw it was Uncle Shi..."
Before the child could finish, Shi Dayong walked in with his family, their faces wreathed in smiles. "May your fortune be as deep as the Eastern Sea, and your life as long as the Southern Mountains, Mother-in-law!"
Gu Yuanfeng and his children also began to pay their respects. "We wish you a long and healthy life, Mother (Grandma)!"
"So, it was Stone Son-in-law who returned," Liu Tian said with a hearty laugh. "You're truly blessed, my dear friend. So many grandchildren! Your family is flourishing!"
