Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside

Chapter 1352: Used

A group of women listened and got excited, laughing and saying, "If Company Commander Niu becomes the National Lord, won’t our men become Great Generals? Oh my, if that happens, it’s like a worm ascending to the heavens and becoming the Dragon King."

Mrs. Kuang: "Exactly! As long as your husbands fight well, my husband will certainly help them claim titles and make them Great Generals. Then we can all become officials’ wives, move to the Capital, see its prosperity, enjoy its cuisine, and even marry a few official’s daughters for our sons, playing the role of mother-in-law!"

Mrs. Kuang shouted out grand plans to this group of women, while her seven sons were busy mingling with the soldiers’ sons and playing with children from other Military Offices.

Bao Fukan was chatting with Niu Wujin, who was complimenting him: "Your Company Commander is great, letting you ride in the mule cart. My family is poor and doesn’t have a mule cart for everyone, just a few open carts for the children and elderly, pulled by soldiers on rotation, really hard for the old and young, travelling in the wind and snow."

Then he added, "Why aren’t you talking? I’ve been talking for ages."

Are you a cow? If you were, you’d moo twice.

Old Bao’s wife, who was cooking with Aunt Xiong, heard and laughed, saying, "Brother Kang, you should say something. We’re on this journey together, the more we talk, the better we take care of each other on the road."

Bao Fukan thought Niu Wujin approached to ask for support because he saw that Company Commander Qin’s family was wealthy. If he engaged in conversation, it might cost them.

But the other was a Company Commander’s son, while he was just a foster son of a small Section Leader, so he couldn’t ignore him, replying, "The Company Commander is great, the lady even better, they provide all our food and drink, but we can’t take advantage of their family, we brought our own food."

Goodness, when you choose to speak, you hit the Niu family’s sore spot directly.

Though only nine, Niu Wujin was smart and understood Bao Fukan’s hint, basically telling him, "Don’t expect our Military Office to take advantage of yours, we’re not fools."

Niu Wujin followed Mrs. Kuang’s style, without hesitation, laughed and said, "You’re absolutely right, my dad often teaches us not to rely on others’ wealth."

Then he said, "Wait a moment," and ran to Old Bao’s wife who was frying coarse pancakes, saying, "Aunt Bao, Aunt Xiong, you really don’t hold back on the oil, our coarse pancakes don’t even use a drop of oil."

He swallowed a mouthful audibly, surprising Old Bao’s wife, who looked at Aunt Xiong for her thoughts.

Aunt Xiong took a bamboo tube and poured a tube of bean oil for Niu Wujin, saying, "We didn’t bring much, can only give you this amount."

Niu Wujin said, "Aunt Xiong is too kind, thank you so much. When we do well in the future, we’ll definitely repay you!"

Niu Wujin took the oil with joy and ran to give it to Mrs. Kuang.

Mrs. Kuang was delighted, praising Niu Wujin’s efficiency and used the oil for the women making coarse pancakes.

Old Bao’s wife felt embarrassed, saying to Aunt Xiong, "I’m sorry, it’s my fault."

She wanted Brother Kang to make more friends, which led him to talk to Niu Wujin, not realizing he was out for small benefits.

Aunt Xiong said, "No problem, it wasn’t much. They truly have difficulties. Just became a Company Commander, their soldiers on the frontline, as the Company Commander’s wife, even if poor, must treat the families decently."

If not, how will they manage the soldiers on the battlefield?

Money has power, always necessary to give some benefits to others’ families, but the Niu family can’t afford it, so they have only this method.

But Aunt Xiong wasn’t acting alone; she was instructed by Erqing, who was told by the lady that the Niu family was decent and could be befriended, giving small benefits progressively.

Old Bao’s wife felt less guilty hearing this.

A moment later, Niu Wujin returned holding Niu Qijin, handing him to Bao Fukan, smiling, "This is my brother, Qi Jin, as in Gold. Aren’t our names wealthy-sounding?"

Bao Fukan, frustrated for being used, didn’t want to pay attention to him, but Niu Qijin was just a one-year-old, so he couldn’t just toss him aside.

He had to hold Niu Qijin, and looked at Niu Wujin, dissatisfied, saying, "Didn’t your dad teach you not to take advantage of others who have money?"

What did you just do? Bean oil, though cheaper than animal oil, still requires silver to buy!

Niu Wujin laughed aloud and said, "That’s what my dad teaches us, but my mom constantly reminds us to be good at making money so that the family can live well."

Actually, his mom’s words were more direct; she specifically advised before coming: she heard there were wealthy Company Commanders’ wives here, they had to watch out, and once they established connections, they should gather things back.

But these words can’t be spoken, else they can’t become brothers with Bao Fukan.

Bao Fukan listened and felt upset, saying, "My family is merely a small Section Leader, unrelated to the Company Commander and his wife."

So don’t exploit me for gains anymore.

Niu Wujin laughed it off and said, "Don’t worry, my family knows its limits."

Limits what? Bao Fukan felt exhausted, estimating the Niu Family People would gain along the road to the Northwest.

Not far away, Gu Jinli leaned on the window, watching them smile, thinking that Niu Wujin was impressive, and Niu Qijin was just a tool. Mrs. Kuang used Niu Qijin as a shield when wanting connections while Niu Wujin annoyed Brother Kang, using Niu Qijin to defend.

Gu Jinli watched these little ones, thinking of Brother Cheng, wondering how he was now?

Then she thought about her future child, placing her hand on her abdomen, wondering if there was one? If so, she would certainly bring him/her into the world and treat him/her well.

"Ma’am, the westward road this time won’t be peaceful, your disguise is right, don’t take it off," Nanny Tao whispered to Gu Jinli, glancing around and seeing their people nearby.

Gu Jinli nodded, "Don’t worry, Nanny, I know it’s dangerous and understand people’s wickedness, I will be cautious on the road."

Then she added, "Also tell Qing Hui, Qing Pu, Jingzi, these maids, they are young girls, they should protect themselves and not act alone, at least stay in pairs. If something happens, use the knife, fight hard, don’t be afraid of killing, if accidental deaths occur, Brother Qin and I will handle it, our girls shouldn’t suffer!"