After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 123 Hard-Won Peace

Chapter 123: Chapter 123 Hard-Won Peace

"I would no longer be burdened by the trivial expenses of daily life, and have enough time and money to pursue the things I love."

Jiang Ziling nodded in apparent understanding, and then asked curiously, "So, what are the things you love doing the most?"

Su Yu’s eyes twinkled with amusement, curving like a new moon, "For now, it’s all about making money with all my might."

"As for the future, I want to taste all the delicacies in the world, explore famous mountains and rivers, and witness for myself the elegance of all the handsome and dashing men out there."

Her words were filled with endless longing for the future life.

Jiang Ziling’s lips twitched almost imperceptibly, his tone teasing yet tinged with a hint of coolness, "Then I’ll wish you in advance, Ah Yu, hope your wishes come true soon!"

Engulfed in her lovely dreams, Su Yu was startled by Jiang Ziling’s sudden cold humor, and she couldn’t help but glance at him reproachfully. Seeing him engrossed in his food, she teased, "Oh, are you feeling sour because I mentioned appreciating handsome guys?"

"Not at all."

Jiang Ziling’s deep reply carried a tinge of sulkiness.

Su Yu observed his awkward demeanor and secretly chuckled to herself.

This guy, he might be into me, right? Otherwise, why would he care so much and act so uneasily? This inadvertent display of concern brought an indescribable sweetness to the bottom of Su Yu’s heart.

Hehe, okay, let’s see how long you can keep pretending.

A sly smile played on Su Yu’s lips, her eyes twinkling mischief, as if she had already foreseen the amusing scene of someone dropping their disguise.

In a great mood, Su Yu served Xixi and San Ya some meat, carefully selecting slices with a perfect balance of fat and lean, the pieces drawing a beautiful arc through the air before gently landing in the children’s bowls.

"Eat more."

Her voice was filled with tenderness and indulgence as gentle as a breeze in spring, brushing the heart and bringing involuntary feelings of warmth and assurance.

The two children, smelling the savory meat, eyes shone with excitement. They nodded vigorously, almost like pounding garlic, their little cheeks quickly became shiny with grease, radiating happy and contented smiles, the purest expression of joy.

Su Yu suddenly thought of something and gave Jiang Ziling a meaningful look, "By the way, we’ve got two extra rooms now, don’t we?"

Her words conveyed a hint of subtle anticipation, as though she had already envisioned a new arrangement in her mind.

"I’m thinking of leaving one for the horse and clearing out the other for someone to live in."

She continued, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for a new life.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling frowned slightly. A trace of confusion crossed his mind. What did she mean by "for someone to live in"? Was she suggesting they sleep separately? He pondered the idea thoroughly, realizing that having so many people crammed together was not only inconvenient but also not conducive to rest. Yet, from another perspective, such a proposal seemed to imply an increase in distance.

While Jiang Ziling vacillated between maintaining their current closeness and the need for reasonable personal space, Su Yu spoke again, interrupting his thoughts, "You see, right now cooking, bathing, sleeping—it’s all under one roof, too cramped. We need a separate bedroom."

Her voice was gentle but resolute, as if she were stating an unquestionable fact, "I mean, we can keep this room as usual and just move the bed over there."

In the past, Su Yu had deeply experienced the inconvenience of not having an independent kitchen. Even with good ventilation, the oily fumes from cooking could not be completely dispersed. The air, mixed with the aroma of food and the smell of smoke, made the night’s rest less pure, and there was always a slight lingering discomfort in her heart.

However, constrained by circumstances, she could only endure in silence.

Now that there was extra space, it would be somewhat unreasonable not to separate the living and functional areas.

Upon hearing Su Yu’s explanation, Jiang Ziling suddenly understood. What she had in mind for "housing someone" was merely out of consideration for improving the living environment and not the separation he had misunderstood.

His heart was suddenly filled with mixed emotions, regretting his overthinking yet secretly pleased with Su Yu’s thoughtfulness and thoroughness.

But the limitations of reality prevented him from making immediate changes; all he could do was nod in agreement, "Alright, I’ll go along with your plan."

Just then, the sky rumbled with thunder, and the wind howled, banging doors and windows. Looking up, all one could see was the sky, densely covered in clouds like ink-stained curtains drooping down, creating a sense of oppression.

Excitement flashed through Su Yu’s heart. The rain, was it finally coming?

It was perfect timing. She had been fretting about watering those precious seeds on the hillside, as manual irrigation was no easy task. Now, the natural rainfall not only addressed the urgent need but also saved a considerable amount of labor.

Although Sister-in-law He had promised to help look after those remote plots of land, she had her own household matters, and couldn’t always attend to them.

Therefore, Su Yu placed even more hope in the mercy of the heavens, wishing for the crops in the vegetable garden to thrive under the nourishment of rain and dew. That would be the most ideal sight.

Thinking of the horse tied to the tree outside, which might get wet in the rain, Su Yu quickly donned her straw raincoat, dashed into the curtain of rain, and carefully led it into the clean and dry wing room.

She also didn’t forget the two bamboo baskets containing chickens and ducks, bringing them inside the house so that these poultry wouldn’t catch cold and fall ill.

Everything was settled just in time, as the large raindrops poured down like pearls falling from a string, instantly forming a murmuring stream that washed over the courtyard.

Standing by the door, Su Yu watched the rain that poured down without restraint, and took a long breath, filled with relief that her timely actions had preserved this hard-won tranquility from being destroyed by the rain.

The rain intensified, showing no sign of letting up, leaving only the sound of rain beating against everything in the world, like a symphony of nature.

San Ya and Xixi wore little rain boots and excitedly ran to the eaves, sticking their heads out to watch the rain, with San Ya even humming a cheerful nursery rhyme, "Big rain, big rain, splish-splash, the cowherd boy isn’t clapping now..."

Their young and crisp voices, accompanied by the sound of rain, were extraordinarily pleasant to listen to.

And although Xixi couldn’t speak yet, she was also infected by the joyful atmosphere. She clapped her little hands and danced to her sister’s rhythm, her small face blooming with a brilliant smile, as if the whole world had come alive with the rain.

Inside the house, Su Yu took this time to focus on organizing the herbs she had just gathered.

She carefully sorted each type of herb into different bamboo baskets, ensuring they stayed dry to preserve these precious gifts from nature.

The air was filled with the unique fragrance of the herbs, intermingling with the sound of rain outside to form a harmonious hymn about life and nature.

Before long, soft yet hurried footsteps sounded at the ancient courtyard gate, breaking the tranquility. It was Lady Zhao and Jiang Xunzhong, returning home soaked by the storm.