Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 189 - 146 Letting Go_3

Chapter 189: Chapter 146 Letting Go_3

But for someone like Cheng Yue, the more straightforward the words, the more effective they were and the easier it was for her to understand and accept. Qian Sangui had spoken at length about grand principles, none of which she had taken to heart. But her daughter’s genuine words had gotten through to her. Lifting her tear-filled eyes, she looked at her daughter and said, "But mother loves Jinwa and can’t be apart from her. Letting go, mother would be very sad. Just like Brother Jiang; letting him go out, but he has not returned after so long..."

"Daddy’s situation is different from brother’s. Daddy had no choice, but if brother becomes successful, he can keep mother and the family by his side. That’s why the short-term sorrow is for the sake of having more happiness. Temporary separation is for a longer companionship," said Qian Yixiu.

Qian Yeejin felt that his sister was absolutely right and hugged Cheng Yue, saying, "Mom, grandpa and sister are right. This hardship is temporary. When your son has made something of himself, he will keep mom, grandpa, grandma, sister, and aunt close. Our family will always live happily, keeping each other company for a long time, never to be separated again. How wonderful that will be..."

Cheng Yue was persuaded by these words, but she still lay in bed crying all night long, clutching her daughter tightly in her arms as if afraid she would also leave her. Yixiu obediently allowed her little mother to embrace her, rubbing her little head against her mother’s chest and reassuring her with a few more words of comfort.

The next day, Cheng Yue’s eyes were swollen like peaches, and Qian Yeejin’s eyes were also somewhat red. During breakfast, Cheng Yue kept an unwavering gaze on her son. After the meal, she took him to the courtyard entrance, watching as her son, with his hair done up in a topknot and dressed in a small robe, walked across the wildflower filled wasteland, finally disappearing at the village entrance.

Her son had grown up, and Cheng Yue had to let go and let her son sleep alone. Soon, she would have to let go and let him journey far.

For the first two days after parting, Cheng Yue had difficulty sleeping. But from the third day on, she gradually got used to it.

On the tenth of April, Qian Yeejin had a day off. The two siblings planned to visit the county town, where Yixiu had already agreed to apologize personally to Old Lady Zhang and Lady Song. After all, they had caused such a stir under the pretense of visiting the Zhang family, worrying them. Especially the old lady, who was said to have been frightened and had been drinking medicinal soup for several days.

At the same time, they would sell the unprocessed Deer whiskers and buy another piece of Deer whiskers and a Ginseng to make medicinal wine with them.

The siblings, all dressed up, climbed into the ox cart, with Huang Tie loading several jars of sweet wine, boxes of steamed egg cakes, a large bunch of tender fragrant toon, and some fresh vegetables for the Zhang family. There were also several boxes of pastries and two jars of sweet wine for Old Uncle Zhang, as well as two strips of pork.

The ox cart had traveled some distance when Lady Wu, still following behind, instructed Qian Yeejin and Huang Tie not to let Yixiu act alone.

Upon arrival at the Zhang family’s home, Huang Tie handed the siblings off to Ah Zhu, who came out to greet them, and then headed to Old Uncle Zhang’s house, agreeing to pick up the siblings himself later in the afternoon.

Old Lady Zhang deliberately kept a stern face, speaking only to Qian Yeejin. Yixiu bowed deeply to her and Lady Song, speaking kindly, before coaxing the old lady into a smile with her flattery.

She scolded, "You little Monkey, you’re more trouble than a boy. Have you not thought about how sad your family would be if something happened to you? Even I, an outsider, was deeply worried."

Embarrassed, Yixiu said, "Yixiu knows her fault and will never do it again." Then she added, "Old Lady Zhang is so fortunate to have such a well-behaved grandson like Uncle Xiaozhang, to spare her many worries. If you had a granddaughter like me, I fear you would have eaten much less out of anger."

Old Lady Zhang shook her head and said, "To have a granddaughter like you, I’d gladly eat less." She then turned to Lady Song and said, "I just hope that my grandson can get married soon and give me many great-grandsons, or even great-granddaughters, to liven up the house."

Lady Song laughed and said, "I wish for the same; I can’t wait to hold a plump baby grandson this year."

Qian Yeejin volunteered, "When Uncle Xiaozhang gets married, let me and sister roll on the bed to bless Auntie Xiaozhang with twins of mixed sex."

Old Lady Zhang and Lady Song were delighted by these words, nodding and laughing, agreeing that it was a good idea and deciding to go with it.

Afterwards, the group visited the garden. The Gypsophila that Yixiu had helped plant the previous year was blooming. From a distance, amidst the purples and reds, the pure white blooms stood out strikingly. Upon closer inspection, the bright large flowers complemented the small white blossoms beautifully, forming a breathtaking sight.

These days, the Zhang family often sent their acquaintances floral arrangements featuring big flowers like Roses paired with Gypsophila, which were very popular. This gave the Zhang family’s mother-and-daughter-in-law, who had not much else to do, a strong sense of accomplishment.

At noon, Old Lady Zhang kept the siblings for lunch at her home, where they also met with Zhang Zhongkun and his son.

Along with bringing them a piece of Deer whiskers and a Ginseng, Zhang Zhongkun also brought news from Shopkeeper Cui and Liang Jinzhao.