Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 363 - 212 Farewell_1

Today, Uncle Liang and Young Master Song were off duty, so she could see them once more. After this farewell, it was uncertain when they would meet again.

It was quite odd to think about it: having crossed into a feudal society, she befriended not a single woman, but several men. The Little Monk, Doctor Zhang, Uncle Liang, Young Master Song—all of them were decent people. Although she rarely saw Uncle Liang and Young Master Song more than a few times a year, at least they had met. Now, future encounters were even more doubtful.

Especially Uncle Liang, who, given his military duties, rarely had a chance to visit Ji’an and always talked about going to the frontier to fight for a better future. So, even if she occasionally came to the capital, meeting him might not be possible. The likelihood of ever seeing him again in this lifetime was uncertain. Thinking about it was quite sad; Uncle Liang was a pretty good "kid" and had helped her family a lot.

Yixiu pondered for a long time what gift to bring to the Liang Mansion, considering that they lacked neither fine things nor money. And she couldn’t, like Wealthy Huang, spend a fortune to secure favor; her financial situation simply did not allow it. Moreover, both Old Lady Liang and Uncle might not even accept it.

After much thought, she decided to present something novel and delightful—a rare dessert from this era to please the Old Queen Grandma and the children. At the same time, she planned to bring along the social stars Monkey Brother and Benben, who were adored by people of all ages.

This way, the expense was modest, yet it would surely earn their favor.

Yixiu used eggs to make some fresh cream and prepared a fruit cream cake.

Lady Wei, having worked as a pastry chef for quite some time and guided by Yixiu, managed to make a cake even more delicious than those Yixiu had eaten in her previous life.

It was cherry season, and there were kiwifruit and pineapples from Lingnan, red, green, and yellow, all cut into cubes and placed attractively on the glistening white cream.

No sooner was the fruit cream cake made than Monkey Brother became so anxious that he scratched his head and clawed his face. After having one piece, he wanted two; after two, he wanted three. When denied more, he became angry and tried to snatch it by force. Seeing Yixiu glare at him, he dared not grab, but started to wipe away tears instead.

Yixiu, though annoyed, gave him another piece and chastised him, "Look at you, no ambition at all. When we get back, I’m going to tell Monkey Sister all about this, to properly shame you. How are you fit to be her brother?" Normally, such words would make Monkey Brother behave like a grown-up, but today they had no effect.

Seeing Benben eyeing the cake with longing yet not making a fuss, she gave him a piece as well. "Here’s one for you, can’t let the good guy lose out," she said.

Monkey Brother felt quite indignant, thinking to himself that what Benben exhibited was not honesty, but cunning. Humph, Benben never joined in causing trouble, but he was there when it came to reaping benefits—too unfair.

Seeing Monkey Brother’s impatient antics, Yixiu’s thoughts drifted to the Little Monk. Fortunately, he was not here. He loved sweets the most, and this cream made with eggs was somewhat rich, which would have been tough for him since he couldn’t eat it.

She also remembered Little boy Jiege, who was so pretty it was almost indecent, and had Su Dawu send a plate to Rongen Earl Mansion.

Around Si Hour, Yixiu, accompanied by Zi Zhu and Bai Zhu carrying the food boxes and accompanied by Monkey Brother and Benben, boarded the carriage.

Watching Monkey Brother still sniffling and rolling his eyes, Yixiu was both annoyed and amused. Of all her traits, the only one he had perfectly mastered was rolling his eyes.

Upon arriving at the corner gate of Liang Mansion, Yixiu got off the carriage and informed the gatekeeper that she wished to see Grandma Liang. She handed over two silver coins. In truth, Yixiu would have preferred to ask to see the Old Lady Liang. She felt both Old Lady Liang and Madam Liang had shown her tremendous kindness, but she was not certain of Grandma Liang’s sentiments.

Yet, as Grandma Liang was now the Madame of Duke and in charge of the mansion’s domestic affairs, and Shopkeeper Cui was her subordinate, Yixiu knew she was the last person she could afford to offend.

The gatekeeper weighed the silver coins in his hand, smiling radiantly, and asked her to wait. A young doorman ran to the second gate, instructing the maid to proceed to the main compound and report to Grandma Liang that Miss Qian of the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop had come to pay a visit.

The maid agreed and went to the main compound.

At that moment, Grandma Liang was sitting on the kang bed in the side room, wiping her tears and complaining while Uncle sat beside her listening.

"My heart is shattered because of that scourge. Ever since I found out he fell ill, I’ve had no rest, eating and sleeping poorly, always worrying he might come to some harm. Now, at last, he has recovered and found a station in the military. Thinking he was getting on in years, I even selected a maid to train and send to him. But what did he do? He didn’t appreciate my thoughtful consideration as a mother and even hurt the maid I gave him... And that person is even worse, actually taking the matter to Old Lady Liang. Making me lose face, allowing the Old Lady to publicly put me in an awkward position... Always talking about how she’s a military officer’s daughter, how she doesn’t understand these subtle cues. See? Her schemes are even more numerous than anyone else’s."