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After a while, Qin Feng and the others passed through the bustling Jian Kang commercial district and arrived at a quieter residential area.
After driving the carriage for some time, they reached their old home in Jian Kang. The carriage came to a stop, and Qin Feng and the others got down, looking at the entrance.
The house did not appear large; in fact, it was quite modest. The door was just an ordinary wooden one, with iron rings that had rusted over the years.
Qin Feng was very surprised. Was this really his old home? It looked too shabby compared to the grand houses in Tokyo.
Wasn't his father once a county magistrate? Their living conditions seemed to be just like those of common folk.
Although Afu was with him, the truth was that their old home had little money. His father's father was just an ordinary county magistrate, and the savings from years ago had mostly been spent. It still felt somewhat impoverished.
Qin Feng felt a bit guilty towards his parents; he lived a life of luxury in Tokyo while they struggled in such poverty!
His primary wife, Xi Yue, wore a loose red long shirt and had a noticeable baby bump. She looked quite joyful; it had been years since she returned to her old home in Jian Kang!
His wife, Xiao Xiao, wore a loose white robe as well since she was already seven or eight months pregnant.
Her face radiated a mature smile, charmingly saying, "Husband, we are at our own home now. Why are you still standing there? It's inconvenient for me and my sister to just stand here."
Xi Yue also muttered from the side, wanting to go inside.
Qin Feng laughed heartily. They were finally home after living here for over twenty years; how could he feel so constrained?
"My wives are so eager! Come on in with me! Let’s meet your in-laws; you are all daughters-in-law now."
They all laughed joyfully.
Zhao Man supported her sister Xi Yue. Having grown up together, they were as close as real sisters and slowly made their way into the courtyard.
Qin Feng saw that his Primary Wife was being supported by someone, so he hurried to help his wife, whose belly was larger and needed more care.
Supporting her on the right side, Yun'er assisted her on the left, and they slowly made their way to the house.
Qin Fu, his steward Afu, was very excited, seemingly even more than Qin Feng. After more than twenty years of relationship, he had always treated him well.
He pushed open the wooden door and rushed inside to look for the Elder Master and Old Lady who had raised him.
He shouted, "Elder Master, Old Lady, Master Qin Feng has returned to see you. The ladies have also come back. I, Afu, have returned to see you."
"Elder Master, Old Lady, where are you? Please respond to Afu!"
Soon, two elderly people dressed in coarse long gowns appeared. They looked to be in their fifties, with many white hairs on their heads, hurrying out from the room.
It was Qin Feng's Parents. Their faces were full of wrinkles and they looked aged. Seeing their son and family return made them very excited, and their eyes became moist as they slowly walked over.
Qin Feng saw these two elderly people and felt a wave of sadness; they looked so old with many white hairs and their bodies were not as strong as before.
They were his Parents, but he had no memories from over twenty years ago; it was all a blank after that serious illness when he forgot everything.
Yet seeing them reminded him that they were his biological Parents, and he missed them dearly!
Still gently supporting his wife Xiao Xiao, he loudly called out, "Family Name, dear mother, your son has returned. You have suffered."
His eyes also gradually became moist; these aging Parents were back home but had not been well taken care of!
The Primary Wife saw that her Husband's Parents were coming over and also wore a smile, showing great respect.
"Family Name, dear mother, your Daughter-in-law has returned."
In the Song Dynasty, referring to one's parents as Parents was a more respectful and affectionate way of addressing them, while calling them by the Family Name and Kind Mother was an even more respectful way to refer to father and mother.
Zhao Man was also a distinguished young lady, graceful and charming, with the beauty that could make the moon hide and flowers blush, a gentle woman who understood etiquette.
She said, "Uncle Qin, Aunt Qin, I am Man."
Yun'er and those servant girls also called out, "Elder Master, Old Lady!"
Afu, upon arriving with them, supported the two elderly people over, showing great filial piety, treating them like his own parents.
If it weren't for them, he didn't know where he would have been sold off by human traffickers; even surviving would have been a problem.
Qin Feng's Parents were very happy to see him, tears of joy welling in their eyes after not seeing their son for such a long time.
Qin Feng's father laughed heartily and said, "Son, you are truly blessed. You bring glory to our family. Not only have you become a High Official in the capital, but you have also married four beautiful wives. In the future, our Qin Family will surely flourish."
Qin Feng was somewhat taken aback; did he have two wives? Clearly, he only had two, both of whom were heavily pregnant. In a few months, his two children would be born.
Looking over, Neighboring Sister Zhao Man and Yun'er’s faces turned red like shy maidens, feeling embarrassed.
He thought to himself that Old Man must have misunderstood; those two beauties were not what he thought!
He said, "Family Name, you are mistaken. One is my Primary Wife's good friend visiting from Jian Kang for a while, and one is a maid from my Tokyo Qin Mansion. These two pregnant women are your Daughters-in-law!"
The Old Man finally understood; being older made his hearing worse. He hadn’t clearly heard what they said earlier and thought they were all calling him father.
Qin Feng's mother also scolded him for being old and making mistakes.
"You old man, what are you thinking at this hour? Do you think your son is still young like you? You might tarnish someone else's daughter's reputation. If your ears aren't working well, listen carefully next time; it's just embarrassing."
"Don't be angry! I'm old and my hearing isn't good, so I didn't hear clearly."
Zhao Man's face was still flushed with embarrassment; she actually wanted to become Brother Qin's wife.
"Uncle Qin, Aunt Qin, it's fine. I don't mind. You all can do as you please, as long as you're happy!"
Yun'er felt a bit sad; the Old Lady hadn't mentioned her at all, treating her like an ordinary maid. Perhaps this was her fate!
Qin Feng's Father laughed heartily, feeling very pleased with Man, thinking she was quite nice.
He also saw his two daughters-in-law, both of whom were exceptionally beautiful, stunningly beautiful, among the greatest beauties in Jiankang City.
Both had fair complexions and good figures, like fairies; they were indeed great beauties!
Even though they were several months pregnant, their faces remained beautiful; it was wonderful.
He became considerate and said, "Feng'er, why are you still standing there? Don't you want to help your wives into the house? They've worked hard."
Qin Feng helped Man and Yun'er to the bedside so they could rest on the bed.
He was very careful, his movements gentle and delicate, worried about any mishap.
Man was an unmarried noble lady; although charming and beautiful, she carried a hint of innocence as she took care of the Primary Wife and Yun'er in the room.
Qin Feng stepped outside, sensing that his Old Man had something to say to him.
The room was quite simple; the furniture had been used for many years. The bed and chairs were old, and with so many people staying there, it seemed there wasn't enough space!
Afu followed closely by his side, nodding and bowing respectfully, while the other servants went out to clean the courtyard.
Qin Feng's Father Although he was old, having once held an official position, he sensed that something was amiss. His son suddenly returned to their hometown, which surely meant something had happened.
His mother was certainly not an ordinary old woman; having been the county magistrate's wife for several years, she also noticed it.
She said, "Son, what exactly happened in Tokyo City? Why did you bring the whole family back? Be honest! We can all feel it."
Qin Feng was somewhat surprised. He looked at the respectful Afu and decided to be straightforward.
It wasn't a big deal; he had simply resigned from his official position and returned home!
"Parents, let me be clear. I am no longer a High Official. I have resigned from my position in the court and am now just a Common Person, here to accompany you."
"There are too many useless officials in the current court who engage in factionalism. Talented individuals find it hard to realize their ambitions. It's better not to be a Capital Official and instead live a stable and happy life."
His Parents were very surprised. Their son had been a High Official in the court for several years, and just like that, he decided to quit? It seemed rather childish!
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