Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 93 - 92: The Participating General (Seeking Votes)

Chapter 93: Chapter 92: The Participating General (Seeking Votes)

Shopkeeper Luo agreed to use 5 feet of the cloth and make ten dolls, thanking Chen Afu for helping his sister.

Before leaving, Chen Afu wanted to buy five pairs of plum-shaped disk buttons as a gift for his little cousin. Shopkeeper Luo had his waiter bring out the cheapest ones, saying they are a meeting gift for her.

Chen Afu had his eyes on a slightly more expensive variety, but didn’t feel capable to argue and so accepted the gift.

The group traveled to Chen Shi’s house in the carriage from the Chu Mansion, which was much faster. Chen Afu and his son rode inside the carriage, while Manager Luo rode outside with the carriage driver.

On the road, Manager Luo spoke about how much his sister loved the bird dolls, especially the oversized one. She liked it so much she even slept with it. Unfortunately, the doll was thrown away unintentionally by a servant, which upset her and affected her health...

What he didn’t mention was that, Chu Hanyan’s eyes barely moved before, but after returning from the Tang Garden, she occasionally moved them while playing with the dolls. Not only would she say "bird bird laughed" and "bird bird flew", but sometimes she would even ask "where’s Dabao?". Though she struggled to say these words, they were the only things she would say apart from "daddy", "granny", "grandpa". The master of the house was overjoyed, one could even say excessively excited over this.

However, after the big bird doll was thrown away by Mrs. Xu and Hanyan fell ill again, the master was so angry, he had Mrs. Xu executed and replaced a group of servants who attended to Hanyan. His daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wei was also temporarily transferred to serve in the mansion.

He also briefly introduced the situation in Chu’s mansion. In the mansion in Dingzhou, there were only the master, Chu Lingxuan and Hanyan, the other house members were all in Capital City. He then proudly added, "Our young master was only twenty-three then, a brigadier, he’s the youngest three-rank or above military official in the Dashun dynasty."

Dabao showed great admiration, saying with wide eyes, "Oh, Brigadier General, what a great official."

Dabao’s extravagant performance made Manager Luo and the carriage driver, Uncle Qing, erupt into laughter.

Chen Afu thought inwardly that for such a young man to have attained such a high rank, even as a military official, was extraordinary. But then again, with only the father and daughter in the mansion, the general must have been very busy. Moreover, the little girl was already ill and without family around all the time; that was truly pitiable.

Chen Afu also took the opportunity to ask Manager Luo about a reliable pawn shop in the capital city; she had saved some money and wanted to buy some land.

Manager Luo laughingly said, "Madam Chen is indeed capable. I will be staying in the capital for a few more days until Hanyan’s birthday is over. I will accompany you to take a look when I have time. I know a good pawn shop and am acquainted with the brokers there."

Chen Afu was delighted and hastily thanked him. With his help, she was no longer afraid of being taken advantage of.

Upon returning to Chen Shi’s house, Mrs. Wang proposed not to go to the Chu Mansion, as she was afraid of the high and mighty. But since her daughter and grandson would be accompanied by Manager Luo, she was at ease.

Chen Afu gave the plum-shaped disk buttons to Chen Aman, who was so happy that she kept laughing, saying she would make a new dress immediately.

Then Afu went to the main room, closed the door, and entered the space.

Busy gold finch, Jin Yanzi heard that Chen Afu wanted to take some agarwood wood debris to make snacks for Yan’er, immediately stopped the work in her mouth. Her eyes stared curiously at Chen Afu and said, "Sure, I’ll give it to you. But mom, remember this favor. She is not only helping Yan’er, but also you. Don’t forget this."

Chen Afu was amused. The little creature was truly naive, to the point of absurdity. Not to mention the severe differences in status between them, but even among people of the same social standing, or even between men and women with mutual affection, it’s not that simple to simply come together.

It’s lucky that she was an adult soul who had experienced heartbreak. Otherwise, if she were truly a fifteen-year-old girl, and got her crush stirred up by Jin Yanzi, that would be troublesome. Love that isn’t returned is profoundly painful.

She decided to talk to it when she had time, and tell it not to mention these unrealistic things again.

Jin Yanzi picked up a piece of agarwood wood debris the size of her beak with her little beak. She also said that the agarwood debris should not be soaked in water, but it should be cooked directly, and only this much was needed, or the flavor would be too strong.

Chen Afu took it with her fingertips and rubbed it on a white handkerchief, bundled the handkerchief, and put it in her pocket before leaving the room.

Seeing that a "big shot" like Manager Luo had come to the house and that it was almost noon, Chen Shi hurriedly invited him to stay for lunch.

Manager Luo waved his hand and laughingly said, "No need, Madam Chen and Dabao will also join us for lunch in our mansion."

Chen Afu and Dabao took Qi Qi and Hui Hui, following Manager Luo to the Chu Mansion in the carriage.

The Chu Mansion was on Wanxiang Street, not far from West Street, and was home to the aristocracy of Dingzhou city.

The carriage entered the Chu Mansion, and everyone got out at the second gate. They entered through the Hanging Flower Gate. It seemed that Manager Luo had a high status in the Chu family, given that even as an outsider, he could enter through the second gate, and the gatekeeper was especially pleasurable towards him.

This was a four-fold house, not very big, but very delicate. Along the way there were pavilions and beautiful flowers, with corridors all around.

They arrived at the gate of a small courtyard, and Manager Luo said, "This is Yuetao Pavilion, where Hanyan lives." With that, he entered the courtyard.

Chen Afu and Dabao also followed him in.

The courtyard was full of flowers and the birds were singing amid the fragrant flowers. Various chrysanthemums and hibiscus flowers were in full bloom and there were many birdcages hanging from the trees and under the eaves. The birds were jumping in the cages, singing cheerfully.

In the middle of the courtyard, a tall man wearing a white shirt was holding a little girl. The noon sun was shining directly on him, creating a halo around him, making his white skin have a slight blush. He paid no attention to the people entering, his gaze remained fixedly on his daughter in his arms. His originally harsh features softened significantly, and his gaze wasn’t as aloof as before. Like a deep pool of still water, his look was filled with concern and tenderness.

The man was "hero" Chu Lingxuan, who had once saved Mrs. Chen, and the little girl was Chu Hanyan.

Perhaps because the "hero" Chen Afu had seen after her transmigration had such a strong aura, she always thought he was cold and majestic. Seeing him in this state was surprising.

At least, he was unquestionably a great father.

Chen Afu and Dabao didn’t dare to make a sound, following behind Manager Luo. But Qi Qi and Hui Hui didn’t understand all this and as soon as they saw Yan’er, they flew out of the basket.

They were still afraid of Chu Lingxuan, so ​​they didn’t dare to land on him, and instead circled around the Father-daughter duo. While flitting the air, they kept calling out "sister Yan’er" and "pretty sister," their voices identical to Dabao’s.