Transmigrated Little Farm Girl Bringing Great Fortune

Chapter 338 Cherish each other

"Splash splash splash..."

"Woooooooo..."

It started raining outside, and the sound of the rain gradually grew louder.

Inside the room, Jiang Miaomiao was sobbing uncontrollably.

The sound of the rain outside couldn't drown out her sobs.

She cried because her second brother had left without saying goodbye.

Parting is a common occurrence in modern times.

But in ancient times, parting could mean not seeing each other for three or five years, and even a letter exchange could take several months.

I don't know when we'll meet again.

She was worried and angry.

The second brother left without even saying goodbye.

No wonder he held her tightly before leaving, babbling on and on, but she didn't listen to a word he said.

Princess Yuqing was a little confused.

Miaomiao, who was playing with the little red bird, suddenly started crying and wanted to go home and find her brother.

He had no choice but to take her back to Lu Garden himself.

Upon returning home and asking the servants, they learned that Jiang Ziyan had left the capital for Jiangzhou.

He left three days ago.

Upon hearing this, the little one started crying uncontrollably, crying so sadly.

No matter what delicious food or fun toys she tries to coax, it won't work.

She wanted to cry with him.

Having no other options, they had no choice but to send someone to fetch Lu Qingyao back.

"Don't cry, Miaomiao. Your second brother said he'll write to you as soon as he gets to Jiangzhou." Lu Qingyao didn't know how to comfort her daughter.

Sooner or later, I'll have to cry some tears eventually.

I didn't offer much advice.

Mu Yuda Zhi (木郁达之) means that negative emotions will subside once they are released.

If you're sad or upset, crying it out will make you feel better.

People always need an outlet for their emotions.

Princess Yuqing was heartbroken to see Miaomiao crying so sadly for the first time. She nudged Lu Qingyao with her elbow and said, "Why don't you try to comfort her? What if she gets hurt from crying?"

Even the white wolf rubbed against the little girl's feet, as if trying to comfort her.

Lu Qingyao, seeing her little girl crying so sadly...

They were surprisingly unmoved.

Lu Qingyao hugged her daughter and wiped away her tears, saying gently, "Miaomiao, your mother received a letter from your eldest brother yesterday. Do you want to hear it?"

Jiang Miaomiao stopped abruptly.

"Listen." With teary eyes, she looked at her mother and nodded obediently.

Lu Qingyao got up and went back to her room. A short while later, she came back with a letter and read it to her little girl.

He mostly talked about what he saw and heard in the frontier, as well as greetings to his family.

The little guy listened intently.

...That's how you appease them?

Princess Yuqing also curiously leaned over to get closer.

Then her eyes widened.

The letter was still a genuine letter.

But it wasn't what Lu Qingyao had said.

This……

This was entirely made up by Lu Qingyao herself.

But the little girl really stopped crying, and sat quietly, staring intently at her mother's nonsense.

After Lu Qingyao finished reading, she put the letter away. "Miaomiao, your brothers said that you should practice your calligraphy so that you can write to them every month from now on."

"Okay." Xiao Miaomiao nodded obediently, a smile appearing on her face.

These words sound like they came from the second brother.

Princess Yuqing opened her mouth, unsure of what to say, and suddenly felt a sense of admiration for the woman before her.

It must be said that Lu San Niang is quite skilled at coaxing children.

It seems she needs to learn properly.

The little girl has too much energy; she gets up early and goes to bed late.

Before dawn, she would be woken up and made to comb her hair and get dressed. Things that a maid could do, she was made to do herself.

They claimed it was to teach her how to be a good mother, and not to rely on others for her duties.

After a long day, I won't sleep tonight.

Surprisingly, he enjoys listening to gossip.

They insisted that she tell them gossip and scandals from the palace.

The more I listened, the more energized I became.

Princess Yuqing herself was tormented beyond recognition, with dark circles around her eyes.

She hugged her daughter, then said to Lu Qingyao, "Third Sister, I'm entrusting Miaomiao to you. If there's nothing else, I'll head back to the manor."

Lu Qingyao was stunned for a moment.

Third Sister...

She hadn't heard that title in years.

At home, her father, brothers, and mother all called her Yao'er, but outside, others would call her Third Sister.

But that was only before the marriage; after the marriage, everyone called her Madam Jiang.

Princess Yuqing called her that.

It seems he's really gotten to know her well; he's even lost his previous princess-like airs.

Lu Qingyao took the princess's hand and said sincerely, "Princess, please stay for a meal. Miaomiao will miss you."

"Okay... alright." Princess Yuqing originally wanted to refuse, but seeing the dishes brought in by the square-faced woman, she changed her mind.

Then she saw the little guy staring at her with such longing eyes.

I couldn't help but agree.

Princess Yuqing looked at the square-faced woman.

I've met her a few times; she must be Lu Qingyao's adopted sister.

The little one said that her aunt's cooking was exceptionally delicious, even better than the chefs at Yipinju Restaurant.

That made her a little curious.

There were only five dishes on the table, which was one more than the number of people.

They didn't say anything about adding a dish because she left food for me.

She and Miaomiao each had four dishes at the princess's residence, and those were the ones the little one had cut down.

Seeing that Princess Yuqing was in a daze, Lu Qingyao directly put a piece of mutton on the princess's plate and a piece of dried bamboo shoot on her plate.

"These are all our own food. Miaomiao even fed the sheep herself. Princess, please try them. They are just some simple home-style dishes. When our family eats, we don't make those fancy cold dishes. A few hot dishes like these are enough for us. The key is that Miaomiao loves them."

Lu Qingyao emphasized the words "Miaomiao likes to eat".

Princess Yuqing's curiosity grew even stronger upon hearing this.

After tasting it, I was pleasantly surprised.

Don't be fooled by these seemingly ordinary home-style dishes; once you taste them, you'll find they're surprisingly delicious.

The dishes prepared in the kitchen of the princess's residence looked beautiful, but in terms of taste, they were far inferior to this.

No wonder my little girl always looks so reluctant when I ask her to eat more vegetables.

But now she seems to be enjoying her food quite a bit.

I don't know if it was because Lu San Niang was there, or if she just liked to eat it herself.

Anyway, I'm not picky about food anymore.

I always felt that her daughter knew how to treat people differently based on their status.

Jiang Miaomiao noticed that the princess was eating very slowly, just like a princess, and was still waiting for Granny Feng to serve her food.

If we dawdle any longer, they'll have finished all the food.

Home is nothing like a princess's mansion. The table is too big, there are too many dishes, and you have to wait for someone to serve you food. You can only eat a few bites of a plate of dishes.

She thought it was a waste, let alone letting her mother see it.

They were people who had experienced hardship; their mother and aunt had even done manual labor themselves, so they clearly understood the meaning of every grain of rice being hard-earned.

For these sheltered young ladies...

It was just a few lines of light writing printed on the pages of the book.

Seeing that her mother and aunt had slowed down their eating pace, it was understandable that the host should finish the food first since they were guests.

That would be very rude.

Jiang Miaomiao served food to Princess Yuqing, saying, "Mother, these are bamboo shoots sent from Jiangzhou. They're delicious."

"These are dried mushrooms sent from Jiangzhou; they're delicious too."

"This is cured meat that my mother and aunt made themselves. Please try it."

Before long, the princess's bowl was filled.

When she looked up again, she saw Princess Yuqing staring at her with red phoenix eyes.

This...this is touching?

Jiang Miaomiao suddenly felt that being a princess wasn't so great after all.

They have a father, a mother, and brothers, but they all live separately, and it's estimated that they can only see each other once every few months.

Not as good as her.

I guess she's too saddened by her second brother's passing today.

After all, it was the person who gave her this beautiful appearance, and Jiang Miaomiao felt a pang of pity.

“Mother, I see that you usually eat alone. Why don’t you come and dine with us from now on?”

"Is it alright?" Princess Yuqing subconsciously looked up and asked Lu Qingyao.

After the meal, she liked Miaomiao even more. Her daughter was indeed a sweet little angel; she knew how to care for people at such a young age.

“Of course…” Lu Qingyao chuckled awkwardly.

She had no objection; it was just a matter of adding an extra pair of chopsticks.

But it's tough on Xiuxiu.

She pulled Lu Qingyao aside, "Sister, it's so troublesome for those princesses and noble ladies to have a meal. We can't afford to serve them."

King Qian was known for being unconventional, but he was not an easy person to please.

"Don't be nervous. I think the princess ate quite well today. Just arrange the meals like today from now on." Lu Qingyao patted Xiuxiu's shoulder.

Who would have thought that Xiuxiu, who is fearless, would be afraid to cook for the princess?

Besides, she doesn't need to cook herself; the family chef's culinary skills have improved considerably under her tutelage.

Okay, Xiuxiu reluctantly agreed.

After finishing her meal, Princess Yuqing showed no intention of leaving.

Lu Qingyao invited her to have tea in the pavilion. Since they had the same daughter, they were now in the same boat.

"Princess, is there something you want to say to me?"

"Have you ever considered returning to the Jiang family?" Princess Yuqing asked bluntly.

She shouldn't be interfering in other people's business.

But now it's different.

She made a point of having someone keep an eye on the Jiang family's every move.

Minister Jiang is no pushover; he manages to escape unscathed time and again, never getting a scratch on his body, and he doesn't play by the rules.

Now, his father has actually given him a new position.

Although the Qi family deserved their fate, someone like him, who was so prudent in protecting himself and kicking someone when they were down, was no good person at all.

He might have been an insider when it came to what happened to the Lu family.

This person is dangerous.

And there's also his daughter, Jiang San.

It is said that her mother, Qi Caiwei, has always been at odds with the eldest daughter of the Qi family, who is now the demoted Qi Cairen.

However, she became very close to the tenth princess, the daughter of Consort Qi.

Xiao Shi was very much liked by her father, and it was probably because of Xiao Shi that her father did not send her mother to the cold palace.

It's one thing that Jiang Zijin is liked by Xiao Shi, after all, she's his cousin.

Yet this girl was still favored by the noble ladies and young women of the capital, and was practically a guest of honor in the inner quarters of various mansions.

Especially Princess Consort Chen, who invited her to her residence for a visit within a few days.

He doesn't seem like someone to be trifled with.

Knowing Princess Yuqing's concerns, Lu Qingyao said, "Jiang Yunze and I have long since divorced and severed all ties. There will be no further connection between us. The only connection we still have with the Jiang family is Jiang Zhou and my two sons. But Princess, rest assured, Miaomiao has never been included in the Jiang family genealogy and should not be considered a descendant of the Jiang family. He has no relation to Jiang Yunze whatsoever."

Princess Yuqing nodded slightly, surprised that Lu Qingyao had been so thoughtful in not including Miaomiao in the Jiang family genealogy.

That saves her the trouble of figuring out how to change it.

"How did your daughter die? Was it Jiang Yunze?" She knew that asking this question would reopen old wounds, but she still couldn't help wanting to find out.

The Lu family lost their daughter, but found her daughter instead.

She felt the pain of losing her daughter deeply, and if it was truly Jiang Yunze who caused it, she wouldn't mind letting him die.

This can be considered a way of repaying her kindness and care for Miaomiao.

Lu Qingyao was stunned for a moment, not expecting the princess to ask this question. It was as if two long-time friends were confiding in each other.

"She died of illness. When I heard about the troubles in the Lu family, I went into premature labor. The child was born very weak and didn't survive more than two months. They say that blessed people don't want to go to places without blessings, so perhaps the child didn't want to stay in this world any longer either." Lu Qingyao finished speaking and burst into tears.

Princess Yuqing never expected it was because of the Lu family...

Her father is getting more and more confused.

They didn't value him, but favored the sycophantic and ambitious Prince Su.

Now look what's happened; the first person to turn against you is now.

She wasn't good at comforting people, so she handed them a handkerchief and said, "Life and death are predestined, so don't be too sad. The little one may have already gone to paradise."

After saying that, she felt it would have been better not to say it at all.

Both fell silent.

Lu Qingyao broke the silence, "Your Highness, is there more to say than just this?"

Princess Yuqing nodded, almost forgetting the important matter at hand.

"Third Sister, you must have heard quite a few rumors while you were out recently, right?"

Lu Qingyao smiled without saying a word.

She heard the rumors, but she really didn't have time to pay attention to them.

After the Qi family fell, rumors about her and Jiang Yunze never stopped, even on and off.

Some say Jiang Yunze was treacherous, while others say he endured hardship and bided his time before getting close to the Qi family.

Some say she was ungrateful, and that the Lu family was only exonerated because Jiang Yunze put aside his own family for the greater good.

There are also rumors that Jiang Yunze's newly acquired mistress is interfering and unwilling to let the two get back together.

Even worse, some people said she was unfaithful.

She wanted to laugh when she heard that, and she even had someone deal with it.

But rumors are like contagious diseases, spreading from one person to ten, from ten to a hundred, becoming a topic of conversation in teahouses and restaurants, with some people even fanning the flames behind the scenes.

It becomes very difficult to contain.

Seeing that Lu Qingyao remained silent, Princess Yuqing grew anxious, realizing that she must have already understood.

Knowing this, yet still not coming up with a solution.

She herself isn't in a hurry, but others are worried for her.

If she had found her daughter sooner, the four of them, including her, wouldn't have had to suffer so much.

"Don't you even think about what kind of person Jiang Yunze is? He deliberately let the rumors keep spreading, which means he has ulterior motives. He wants to clear his name, and seeing that your Lu family is making a comeback, he wants to get back together with you. But he won't show up himself, so he wants to force you to go back and beg him. Shameless and despicable dog! Just say the word, and I will definitely avenge you."

Princess Yuqing spoke with righteous indignation.

Lu Qingyao looked at her incredulously. Although Princess Yuqing was a bit spoiled, her personality was quite likable.

She asked curiously, "What does the princess intend to do?"

Princess Yuqing raised an eyebrow. "Don't worry about that. Just wait for my good news."

"Your Highness... the Jiang family members are innocent after all..."

Knowing Princess Yuqing's style of doing things, Lu Qingyao was still somewhat worried.

Which official in the court doesn't have some dirt on him? Perhaps this princess has something on Jiang Yunze.

I'm afraid that his mistake might implicate others.

"I know my limits." Princess Yuqing got up to leave, but after a few steps she turned back.

"There is another matter that I'm sure you'd be very interested to know: Jiang Yunze's steward is one of Prince Chen's men, and the evidence that exposed the Qi family's collusion with Prince Su was most likely Prince Chen's doing as well."

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