Chapter 787: Finally Fulfilling a Wish

Miao Yiqiu pointed at Chunxiao one last time: "That is your second brother's little daughter, Chunxiao."

Xiao Nianchun, whose nature was very good, smiled and sized up the three nieces from head to toe: "All the nieces are quite pretty, but Chuxue looks the most like my eldest aunt."

Miao Yiqiu saw her daughter's large belly: "Nianchun, you are about to give birth; go inside and sit down. Don't let this little one get too excited and rush out early."

After speaking, she looked at Xia Qiu: "Xia Qiu, you go inside to rest with your little aunt too; you both need special protection now."

While they were talking, Xiao Changsheng, who had changed back to the surname Xiao and his original name, finally regained his composure.

Just as Xiao Nianchun was about to go upstairs, she met Xiao Changsheng, whose eyes were red: "Second brother, I am Nianchun, your own sister. Welcome back. Father has finally fulfilled his wish."

Miao Yiqiu hurried forward to introduce: "Second brother, this is your sister, Xiao Nianchun."

Hearing this name, one knew it was given by the Xiao family elder; giving a daughter such a name, how could Miao Yiqiu possibly agree?

However, overall, during Chuxue's previous gatherings, the impression the Xiao family gave was quite good, of course, except for the eldest daughter-in-law of the eldest uncle's house, Jiang Limin; whether that was simply her nature or she held an objection against them, she only nodded upon entering and then said nothing more.

It was only later, upon hearing that Chuxue was engaged to the fourth son of the Fu family, that she paid a bit more attention to Chuxue.

Someone from the kitchen came over to tell Miao Yiqiu: "Lady, the meal is ready."

Miao Yiqiu invited everyone to set the table and take their seats.

The Xiao family elder's face was full of smiles, his complexion glowing red.

Seeing that everyone had taken their seats, he gave a signal to Miao Yiqiu beside him.

Miao Yiqiu smiled and took out a stack of red envelopes: "Today, the second brother returning home is a great joy for our Xiao family."

Speaking, she took the red envelopes and gave one to each person in the second branch; even Fu Yan Cheng, the engaged grandson-in-law, received one: "This is a token of my and your father/grandfather's heart, welcoming you home."

Originally, Xiao Changsheng wanted to decline, but Miao Yiqiu stopped him: "Today your father is happy; no matter the amount, it is a small token of our heart; declining is not allowed."

Xiao Changjiang also chimed in: "Take it; it's for the festive mood."

Both Xiao Changsheng and his wife accepted; naturally, everyone else also expressed thanks and accepted.

Finally, Miao Yiqiu handed a red envelope to Han Sihai: "Brother, I am calling you brother on behalf of sister Chunyi; thank you for your contributions over these many years. Although there was a mistake in the middle, you are a good brother; that is beyond doubt."

Han Sihai stared at the red envelope for a long time with no intention of taking it, yet his eyes were red.

The Xiao family elder stood up, took it from Miao Yiqiu's hand: "Brother, this is a small token of my heart; take it."

Han Sihai glanced at his two nephews, then thought of the letter his sister wrote to him before her marriage, and finally accepted the red envelope.

The Xiao family elder's heart was now completely at ease: "Thank you, big brother."

This was not merely a red envelope; once Han Sihai accepted this red envelope, it meant he had forgiven and accepted Xiao Yude.

Han Sihai looked at Xiao Yude: "Find the place where Chunyi's bones are buried as soon as possible and bring her back."

The Xiao family elder nodded heavily: "I was thinking that when the second brother returns to the village, I will go with him to pay respects to her first, and tomorrow, on Qingming, we will move her grave."

Han Sihai choked out: "Good; at that time, I will bring the children over."

The two simultaneously extended their hands and gripped each other tightly, marking a true reconciliation.

The Xiao family elder was in high spirits, his voice even louder: "Today is a good day; come, let us all raise our glasses to celebrate our family's reunion."