Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 485 - 485 486 Trusting You More_1

Chapter 485: Chapter 486 Trusting You More_1 Chapter 485: Chapter 486 Trusting You More_1 “What’s with the rush?” Muniang had been greatly agitated these last few days, and every time she saw someone in a panic, she intuitively felt as if something bad was about to happen.

Qingya quickly said, “There’s news from Lord Lu’s Mansion. Miss Qingmei flatly refuses to go with Lu Ziquan, even going so far as to bump her head against a pillar. Lord Lu was horrified, and immediately had someone watch over her. He was preparing to take her with Lu Ziquan once her injuries were a bit better, but early this morning, they found she had disappeared. Lord Lu went to great lengths to find her, only to learn that Miss Qingmei had gone to Qingyun Temple and shaved her head to become a nun. With her hair shaved off, Lord Lu had no choice but to send someone to inform you.”

Muniang slowly set down the teacup in her hand before saying, “Since she has chosen that path, let her be. She tried everything to become Lu Ziquan’s official wife, and now that I have made it possible for her, she would rather become a nun than follow him. I just don’t get the joke.”

Although she said this, her heart inevitably tinged with a bit of sorrow. For the first time, Muniang believed in fate. Perhaps Qingmei’s destiny was never entwined with wealth and peace. She had protected her all this way, yet was unable to change her fate, instead leading her down the wrong path time and time again, making her suffer so much.

Qingya let out a sigh and said, “Lady, there’s no need for you to feel this way. I know you still have some concerns for Miss Qingmei, but since she has chosen this path herself, you don’t need to overthink it.”

Muniang spoke softly, “Of course, I can’t do much now. My fate with her was already severed the moment she insisted on handing me that cup of tea. Now that it has come to this, let her go. However, life in the monastery is austere and dull, a place for asceticism. With all her worldly desires, how can she bear it there?”

As the two of them were speaking, Qinghe rushed in anxiously and was relieved to see Muniang unharmed.

“I was in Qinghua City when I learned about the downfall of Jin Renjie’s family, which was how I found out that you had nearly been assassinated. I was worried sick, why didn’t you inform me right away?” Qinghe said.

Only then did Muniang speak, “It’s my fault, I forgot. There’s been so much happening these days. Once I learned I was pregnant, I could truly forget about everything else.”

Qinghe laughed, “As long as the child is still well, it seems my good intentions led to bad outcomes. If I hadn’t gone to see that doctor, maybe you would have found out about your pregnancy earlier and not have to worry about such matters.”

“Evil can’t always be prevented. If it hadn’t been for this event, it would have been another. I’m glad that this time we managed to deal with them all at once. It gives me peace of mind. Otherwise, my unborn child would have suffered restlessness.”

Hearing this, Qinghe thought of Qingmei and sighed, “I don’t know what got into Qingmei, why she believed Lu Ziquan’s words and turned against you. I can’t believe it; she always seemed so sweet-natured. And who in the world could care for her more than you? To think she would trust a stranger over you!”

Muniang shook her head, unsure of what to say. Qingmei had foolishly been led around by the nose by Lu Ziquan, time and time again.

Seeing Muniang’s displeasure, Qinghe quickly said, “Let’s not talk about her anymore, to spare you from getting upset. You’re pregnant now, and the pregnant woman’s wellbeing is of utmost importance!”

Muniang thought of the child in her belly and finally showed a smile, “This child’s arrival is so timely. I am truly overjoyed. Not only has it fulfilled my own wishes, but it will also quiet down those at Marquis Chen Mansion.”

“Has the Marquis Chen Mansion been pressuring you?”

“Don’t even mention it. Steward Chen can’t stand me now. Even though I am pregnant, when he goes back to the Capital, he surely won’t say a good word about me to my mother-in-law. Fortunately, the mountains are high and the Emperor is far away. Otherwise, I would have to spend half the day matching wits with my mother-in-law. How could I run my business then?”

Steward Chen had been sent back to the Capital by Yu Ze, and he would definitely spin stories to Jian Yue, slandering Muniang until she was left in tatters. Muniang could guess exactly what sort of things he would probably say.

“Then try your best to give birth to a healthy baby boy, and naturally, there will be nothing to say then.”

Although Muniang felt that having a boy or a girl was all the same, she was not unaware of the importance of having a boy in ancient times. When it became known that she could not bear children, Steward Chen was about to drive her to her death, and if she couldn’t produce a male heir, she estimated that her fate wouldn’t be much better.

After all, she had married into a family in ancient times as a daughter-in-law and even had exclusive claim on their legitimate son. It would be wishful thinking to hope for no troubles at all. Having a son would naturally save a lot of trouble, and since there was no family planning here, having a daughter later on wouldn’t be so bad either.

“Why not go and pray to Guanyin in the temple for a son next time? Maybe you’ll be granted one.”

Muniang laughed, “Better not, I don’t believe in these things. If I’m so idle, I might as well stay at home and learn how to make clothes for the child.”

Qinghe knew Muniang’s thoughts were always different from others and did not press her, but she was still quite surprised by the sight of all the needles and threads at her hand: “You’re going to learn needlework? Didn’t you say just looking at it gives you a headache?”

Muniang hummed, “I’m about to be a mother now, can I really let others make my own child’s clothes? Now that I’m idle at home, I’ve got to master this skill. It would be so embarrassing if other children wore clothes made by their mothers and mine did not. I must make my baby proud!”

Qinghe couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “You, really.”

“Just in time for your visit, teach me quickly. I was just about to go to the embroidery room to find someone to teach me.”

Qinghe agreed happily.

Now that Muniang was pregnant, she was acutely aware of the child’s importance and did not dare to be careless, so she stopped tending to Mei Garden. After all, with so many people around, an accidental bump could cost her the child, and the mere thought would bring her to tears. Therefore, she simply handed over everything related to Mei Garden to Zhong Yulang to manage.

“You should know that it’s because I trust you so much that I’ve entrusted Mei Garden entirely to you. Don’t let down my expectations,” Muniang said earnestly.

Zhong Yulang’s expression remained calm, showing little joy: “Okay.”

“Mei Garden in Qinghua City will take a few more months to be completed. You need to be attentive here and also push things along there. Now that The Condor Heroes has concluded, let’s have Journey to the West performed again, and you won’t need to go on stage, okay? This way you won’t be so overwhelmed.”

“Yes.”

As soon as Zhong Yulang stepped out of the door, Muniang turned to Tianniu with a serious tone, “Tianniu, you must keep a close eye on him. If he dares to embezzle any silver from Mei Garden, come and tell me immediately. I’ll deal with him!”

Zhong Yulang’s face turned dark in an instant. Which shameless woman had just said how much she trusted him?