Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 324 - 197: Birth_1

Chapter 324: Chapter 197: Birth_1

Let’s not talk about how, after many years of longing, Wan Dazhong finally married the girl of his dreams and how overjoyed he was, or how lively the Wan family was. Let’s talk about Guiyuan instead, which, despite also being full of guests, lacked the jubilant atmosphere of the Wan family’s.

It’s the same with hosting a joyous occasion. The family marrying off their daughter always seems less cheerful than the one receiving a new bride. Perhaps this is the difference between marrying off and welcoming in. After raising a daughter for over a decade, suddenly she leaves and belongs to another family, and it just doesn’t feel right.

It was especially so for the Qian family, who had supported each other through thick and thin, always considering each member indispensable. But after today, they would be one member short. It was understandable why Lady Wu and a few others felt sad, but Qian Sangui’s constant red eyes and drooping brows were a mix of amusing and pathetic.

Old man Qian frowned upon seeing his son in such a despondent state, thinking to himself how his third son used to be so bold and strong. After falling ill, it seemed he had become overly sensitive and emotional, like a woman.

By the afternoon, the guests had left one after another.

Only those few who had come first remained, planning to start their journey home the following morning.

Liang Zechong didn’t want to leave at all the next day, but he also felt it would be inappropriate to continue his stay. He had no close relationship with the Qian family and had come under the pretense of congratulating them on the marriage of their daughter; to extend his visit would be unreasonable.

He did not wish to return to the provincial city, where there were too many social obligations—people constantly reaching out for official matters or trying to establish connections. He also did not want to return to the capital, partly because he was worried about his eldest grandson, partly because his wife wanted to spend more time with her ailing mother, and partly because he wished to enjoy a peaceful moment while he was free from responsibilities.

During his stay at Guiyuan, he either roamed around Hexi Garden or took the animals from the House of Animals for walks in the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits and the Moonlit Lotus Pond. He didn’t even show his face in the front courtyard on the wedding day itself, even though he knew many officials from Xishan County Town had come especially for him.

These few days, he felt were the most relaxed and joyful days he had ever had in his life. Free from the chaos of the court and concerns for his family’s future, he could breathe the fresh, moist air and let his mind become as clear as the sky after the rain.

Unfortunately, his stay only lasted three days before he had to leave.

But Qian Yixiu couldn’t wait for this imposing guest to leave; with him at home, the entire family was on high alert, fearing they wouldn’t cater to his needs well enough and offend him. Especially Grandfather Sangui, who would tremble every day as he went to pay his respects to the distinguished guest.

Out of all the guests, the Qian family’s favorite was Old Lady Zhang, who was genuinely kind, always worrying that she might be troubling the Qians too much.

Qian Yixiu thought to herself that in the future, she would invite the dear old lady to stay with them longer, separately from everyone else.

The day after breakfast, the Qian family finally saw off these esteemed guests. Sister Qing cried inconsolably, not wanting to part with Monkey Sister. Monkey Sister, seeing her older sister so distressed, also shed a few tears.

The third day was the day Qian Manxia would return to her parents’ house.

Old man Qian and his wife, the eldest, second, and fourth houses, even Qian Mandie had come early to Guiyuan. Everyone was there, except for Cheng Yue and Qian Yishan, who was striving in the county town. It felt like New Year’s with over twenty family members present. Both men and women, young and old, enjoyed themselves in the main courtyard.

In the main hall of the main house, Old man Qian sat in a large camphor wood official’s chair, looking at the impressive Carved Flower Eight Immortals Table in front of him. The table was adorned with dishes of fruit and candy, and a beautifully embroidered screen depicting a motif of wealth and good fortune stood prominently ahead. Circle chairs full of his children and grandchildren lined both sides, and the laughter of great-grandchildren filled the courtyard, causing him to feel a wave of nostalgia.

Had he and his spouse made a mistake following their eldest son’s decision all those years ago?

Perhaps if they had gone with their third son, their other children and grandchildren might have benefited more and lived more comfortably.

After the incident with the Dessert House, he felt embarrassed to raise the subject again. The old lady had expressed several times a desire to join the third house and share in its blessings.

Let’s see. If his third son invites him again to live with them, he would consider it!

In the courtyard, Duo Duo was telling Qian Yixiu about the village gossip and envy toward her family. Then, with some regret, she said, "I asked my grandma if my aunt’s wedding would also be flaunted like this. But my grandma shook her head and said my aunt is marrying Second time people, and they have to keep things low-key. How could they possibly show off like this?"

Qian Mandie was set to be wed this winter.

Qian Yixiu laughed and said, "Our family’s situation will only get better. By the time Duo Duo gets married," she glanced at Qian Manting who was with them and continued, "and Aunt Ting, our wedding procession will stretch ten miles, and the dowry will surely be more lavish than my aunt’s."