Even the bullock cart is arranged to be warm and comfortable, let alone at home!
The kangs in the east and west rooms have been heated thoroughly by Liu Shouren, and the stewed chicken and jujube soup concocted by Su Hongying in the pot already permeates a savory aroma, with the meat thoroughly tender.
When Lian Jie, Lian Yue, Jiandang, Jianguo, and a few others outside, who were playing and letting off steam, shouted in unison, "They're back, they're back, my aunt/sister-in-law and the little ones are back!"
A group of people immediately rushed out from inside, including even Wu Yinghong, whose belly was slightly protruding, and Qiu Fang, who had only recently found out she was pregnant.
Carried all the way inside by Lianshan, Shuzhen was finally allowed to take off her scarf, hat, and the heavy military overcoat, feeling overwhelmed with favor: "Oh my, Saozi, Fang'er, how come you're here? In this freezing weather, what if you catch a cold, how could I live with that!"
