Chapter 497: Evil Mother-in-law 43
The fourth sister, Ma Xiangmei, got married three years ago. Her husband is Wang Jianguo, a comrade-in-arms of Ma Xiangdong. Ma Xiangdong was the matchmaker for their marriage.

Because they went to work in the ministry on the third day after their marriage and did not have any home visit leave for the next three years.

However, every Chinese New Year, Ma Xiangmei would send twenty yuan to the original owner, and also send some nutritional supplements for the original owner to eat.

This year, before the New Year, Ma Xiangmei sent twenty yuan to Yuanchun. After Yuanchun received the money, she asked Ma Xiangdong to write a reply letter to Ma Xiangmei and also mailed a few dried rabbits and two kilograms of dried mushrooms as a gift.

On the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month, Ma Xiangmei and Wang Jianguo returned with their one and a half year old daughter.

The next day after returning to her husband's house, the couple came to Qinghe Village to visit Yuanchun, carrying their child and many bags.

As soon as Ma Xiangmei entered the room, she knelt down in front of Yuanchun and said, "Mother, I'm back. I'm unfilial. I waited so long after getting married to come back to see you."

Yuanchun hurriedly pulled her eldest daughter up and said, "Meizi, you are not unfilial. You are a military wife. Your responsibility is to take good care of Jianguo's rear area and take good care of that family for him."

Ma Xiangmei burst into tears, "Mom... I miss you..."

"Mom misses you too." Yuanchun said silently on behalf of the original owner.

Afterwards, Ma Xiangmei saw Ma Xiangdong's empty trouser leg again, and tears could not be controlled and fell, "Brother, how are you, does your leg still hurt?"

"Meizi, don't cry. Big brother is fine. His legs don't hurt anymore," Ma Xiangdong raised his hand and touched his elder sister's head as usual.

Ma Xiangmei cried even louder, "Brother, I feel sorry for you."

"I'm fine." Ma Xiangdong took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears. "Although I only have one leg left, I'm not a useless person. I will work hard to earn money to support the family, raise your two nieces, and provide for mother in her old age."

Ma Xiangdong pointed to several pieces of bamboo furniture in the house and said, "Look, these pieces of bamboo furniture are all made by my craftsmanship. Even if I lose both legs in the future, I can still support my family with this craftsmanship."

Only then did Ma Xiangmei notice that the furnishings in the room were different from before.

There are several more pieces of bamboo furniture in the house, each of which is as beautiful as a work of art.

Ma Xiangmei fell in love with him at first sight.

Ma Xiangdong saw the love in her eyes and said, "Meizi, there are a few pieces of bamboo furniture in the storeroom at home. You can take them back and use them. They are prepared by your elder brother for you."

"Brother, I can't take your furniture for nothing, I'll give you money."

"What are you talking about? That's a gift from me to you. Just think of it as a dowry from me as your elder brother to compensate you."

"Brother, I..."

"Well, it's just a few pieces of furniture. There are plenty of them on Bamboo Mountain. It doesn't cost any money. It just took me some effort. Don't make a fuss about it."

"Okay, I'll take it, thank you, big brother."

Ma Xiangmei was so moved that she laughed until tears came out.

Among the brothers and sisters, Ma Xiangmei and Ma Xiangdong have the best relationship. Ma Xiangmei has always respected her eldest brother and his wife and is very close to them.

Before she got married, whenever she was at home, she would help her sister-in-law with housework.

After she joined the army, she was no longer worried about her mother, but was worried about her eldest sister-in-law and two nieces having a hard time, and worried that her mother would target her eldest sister-in-law and two nieces everywhere.

Last year, her eldest brother was seriously injured and lost a leg. She was so distressed that she had a miscarriage, causing her daughter to be born half a month prematurely.

Her eldest brother was forced to retire and return home. She was worried that her mother would treat him badly. She was always worried about him and had not had a good night's sleep in more than a year.

Unexpectedly, her mother not only no longer resented her eldest brother and his wife, but was also partial to them and treated them well. This made her feel relieved.