Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 182 - 144 Hope_2

Chapter 182: Chapter 144 Hope_2

Qian Yixiu had no choice but to take Tiaotiao to the big courtyard. Even after passing the side gate, she could still hear Lady Wu shouting from behind, "No going up the mountain through the back door, see if I don’t break your legs if you run around again."

Qian Yixiu’s footsteps paused. When she had first come to this small courtyard years ago, Lady Wu was such a gentle person. The tough years not only turned her into a capable farmwoman but also made her character become fierce and rigid.

The big courtyard had completely changed its appearance. From afar, one could see the rippling green waves in the lake, and a small wooden bridge zigzagging through the middle. In another two months, the lotus flowers would bloom, and what a beautiful sight that would be. Qian Yixiu felt overwhelmed by the beauty.

But the dirt paths inside the courtyard were truly beyond compliment, full of pits and bumps, particularly muddy after the rain.

She picked up her skirt, walking and hopping towards protruding stones, and finally reached the lakeside. She walked back and forth on the small wooden bridge several times. Of the entire big courtyard, only the path here was pleasant to walk on.

Looking into the backyard and up at the Xishi Mountain, there hid a few pearls. Though they were not the finest, as long as they came from Cave Sky Pool, they were of quality. Glancing back at the small courtyard where she lived, and the row of servants’ houses in the front, and then this muddy expanse, it was clear that the living environment was well below her economic capabilities.

She thought that once her family was stronger, she would rebuild the houses and plan a grand courtyard surrounded by blooming flowers and delicate pavilions. She could live comfortably and firmly hide her beautiful mother. Now, when guests visited, her mother had to hide in the small east wing room, which was really too rough for her.

But she couldn’t rebuild just yet because her impatience had already aroused much suspicion and gossip among people. It wouldn’t be wise to draw further attention now.

Moreover, she had to figure out how to inform Grandfather Sangui about the pearls, how to sell them at a good price, how to buy land and workers to cultivate the golden lotus roots, and what exactly was going on with Shopkeeper Cui...

At that moment, Qian Yiduo came running. Ever since Qian Yixiu was confined to the small room due to her injury, this little girl had often come to keep her company.

The little girl shouted from a distance, "Uncle Wan has come to your home again, we came together, and he brought two fat big rabbits."

Even from afar, one could hear the sounds of the little girl drooling. Duo Duo, who had been eating meat more frequently, still drooled at the sight of it.

Ever since Wan Dazhong ate at her place, he would bring some hunting trophies to the house every now and then, using the excuse of "seeking martial arts advice from Third Uncle Qian."

Qian Yixiu felt embarrassed to send him away, but still didn’t like him at all. She thought that Wan Dazhong might not be a bad person, but he wasn’t suitable for her cousin. Firstly, the status of a hunter wasn’t acceptable since it was a high-risk occupation prone to death or disability.

For instance, her grandfather Qian Sangui; if he hadn’t become an escort, but instead had run a small business or learned a trade, even if he just farmed, they wouldn’t be in such dire straits.

He was an escort from a company, and after his work-related injury, the company helped treat him and gave him a compensation of One Hundred Taels of Silver. The family had been reduced to nothing more than two acres of sloped land; had she not traveled through time, who knows how poor they would’ve become.

A hunter, being self-employed, would have to cover all costs in case of disability or death, even worse off than Master Sangui. If something happened to Wan Dazhong, what would her cousin do?

Qian Yixiu looked up to the sky, it seemed to be only Si Hour, way too early for someone to visit. He really lacked any sense of propriety.

She took the little girl back to the small courtyard, and sure enough, there lay two dead rabbits under the eaves. Laughter from Qian Sangui and Wan Dazhong could be heard inside the hall.

Qian Sangui, lonely by himself in his room with nothing to do, was happy to have someone to talk to, especially someone who shared common interests and admired him. His mood improved, and he became chattier.

He then loudly instructed Lady Wu, "Stew one of these rabbits for lunch, and we’ll have a couple of drinks." Lady Wu gleefully told Qian Xiaofeng to come and prepare the rabbits.

Qian Yixiu went to her cousin’s small room, where she and Qian Xiaoyu were sewing. Her cousin’s cheeks were flushed pink, looking a bit like a woman in love.

Qian Yixiu walked around the room and then seemed to speak to herself unintentionally, "I heard the adults say that one should marry off daughters to a higher door and bring in daughters-in-law from a lower door. Our family is now considered a Small Landlord, and who knows, we might even become a big landlord someday. Don’t ever marry those who dream of climbing the social ladder, especially men who are prone to getting hurt. We must be clear, guilt and pleasure are two different things..."