Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 375 - 216 Hope Returns_3

Chapter 375: Chapter 216 Hope Returns_3

Lady Wang sneered, "Father-in-law, you were the one who made the most fuss, weren’t you? If you hadn’t, could I possibly force you to create such a scene? We’re separated by rooms now. Whether Jinwa is of the Qian family bloodline or not is none of my business. At worst, I’ll just make do with my share of the Qian family’s descendants, eating soup and vegetables, that’s all."

Old man Qian, having been rebuked by her, became angry with Qian Sangui again. He cursed, "I used to dote on him so much, but whether Jinwa is really a Qian or not, he just wouldn’t give me a straight answer."

Old Lady Qian angrily said, "Sangui has already told you that Jinwa is his own flesh and blood. Do you really have to force him to say Jinwa isn’t his own for you to believe he’s telling the truth?" Then she scolded Lady Wang, "You’ve already stirred up so much trouble in the family, and still, you provoke more. I’ve lived a lifetime and can discern the insinuations in your words. If the old man is to be duped, his wife certainly isn’t. If you dare to spread more nonsense about Jinwa’s bloodline, get out of the Qian family." She then said to Qian Dagui, "Control your wife’s mouth. If she spouts nonsense again, I’ll have you divorce her."

Although the old lady spoke slowly, she expressed everything that needed to be said. Assuming the air of a mother-in-law, she showed no mercy to Lady Wang, who felt shamed and wept as she returned to her room.

Qian Dagui and Qian Ergui wanted to ask the old master to visit the third branch and make amends, but the old master refused. As an elder, why should he? He still believed that Sangui, his third son, was too soft-hearted and might back down after being pressured for a few days.

Let’s not speak of the first and second branches, which led a dismal and dull life; the third branch was living joyously and happily. Yixiu spent every day sweetly by his mother’s side, and Yeejin joined them after finishing school.

On the fourth night after Yixiu’s return, Wan Dazhong suddenly arrived at Guiyuan and secretly spoke with Qian Sangui in the room for a quarter of an hour before hurrying away. Afterward, Qian Sangui called Lady Wu, Qian Yeejin, and Yixiu to a meeting in the main room of the front courtyard, with Su Siwu playing with Monkey Sister and Tiaotiao under the eaves outside the door. Monkey Brother had gone into the mountains with Dashan, Benben again.

Qian Sangui’s eyes were bloodshot, and his body trembled slightly with excitement. Once everyone had gathered, he said in a low voice, "There is a joyous matter in the family. You must stay calm when you hear it and mustn’t shout it out, nor let others know. Otherwise, our entire family won’t survive. Do you hear me?"

Seeing his solemnity, everyone nodded earnestly.

Qian Sangui laughed through his tears and then, suppressing his voice, said, "My Manjiang is still alive! My Manjiang has returned!"

Afterward, he covered his mouth and began to sob.

Lady Wu, shocked, asked, "What did you say? Manjiang isn’t dead?" Her voice unintentionally rising with excitement.

Qian Sangui hurriedly said in a low voice, "Quiet down, my son being alive can’t be known by others."

Qian Yeejin also asked in surprise, "If father is alive, why can’t others know?"

Qian Sangui explained, "Your father took the blame for someone and served time in jail. After getting out, the Imperial Court had already recognized him as having died for the country, and they even gave us consolation silver, allowing us enjoy a tax exemption policy. If word gets out that he’s alive, he and our entire family will have committed the grave crime of deceiving the emperor—that’s punishable by beheading..."

Qian Yeejin said distressedly, "If that’s the case, doesn’t that mean father can never come out into the light again?"

Qian Sangui waved his hand, "No, the person Manjiang replaced is the son of a high official; they said he could restore his status after two years. Now Manjiang is already an official, a Fifth Rank Officer at that."

By this time, Lady Wu was already weeping uncontrollably, and Qian Yeejin also shed excited tears. Only Yixiu’s lips were pursed into a line, her complexion turning pale. No wonder he had been promoted so high; it turns out he went to jail in place of the progeny of high-ranking officials.

The few people were too excited; no one noticed the abnormal reaction of Qian Yixiu.

Qian Sangui continued, "Since there are too many servants in our family, Manjiang didn’t dare to return home first, so he went to his son-in-law’s place. We had Old Cai clear out everyone in the front yard, and only our family, Old Cai, Su Siwu, and Xiao Yu can know about this. In a while, the son-in-law will hurry with the carriage to bring Manjiang back, and Jinwa will take your father directly to the Wangjiang Building in the back yard once he arrives at the front yard. Xiu’er, you better go and let your mother know so she can prepare herself. We will have our family reunion there. Your mother can’t keep a secret, so we can’t let her go out until your father has left..."

That Ghost Daddy actually came back!

Although Qian Yixiu was extremely resistant to him, she still had to follow Grandfather Sangui’s orders and hide him deeply for a few days. If what they said was true, and this matter was exposed, the whole family would lose their lives, and she was afraid to die as well.

In her heart, she cursed Ghost Daddy; why come back if it’s so troublesome? But she had to resign herself to go back and clearly explain it to her young mother.

However, she needed to remind her young mother not to let a long absence be mistaken for an even greater affection with Ghost Daddy. Otherwise, it would cause her even more pain in the future. As soon as ancient men became officials, they liked to have many wives and concubines. If White Lotus, her young mother, threw herself into the ranks of those "fighting for the husband," she would end up being devoured without a trace left.

Qian Yixiu ascended to the upper floor and saw her young mother still gazing out the window. Her slender figure was wrapped in an azure-colored dress, making her look even more graceful and delicate. Her black satin-like hair was casually gathered behind her head, showing off a neck as white as jade.

Qian Yixiu approached and said, "Mother, Grandfather says that father will be returning home soon."

Cheng Yue smiled with pursed lips, speaking with unusual calmness, "I know."

Qian Yixiu was startled. Did her young mother also possess the ability to foresee the future?

Cheng Yue confidently said, "As soon as Brother Jiang sees my embroidered screen, he will know Yueyue is thinking of him, and he will immediately hurry home to see me."

Just as Qian Yixiu wanted to stir the pot further, Cheng Yue suddenly pointed out the window and said, "Xiu’er, quickly look, there’s a carriage. Could it be Brother Jiang in that carriage?"

Under the setting sun, in the vast wilds outside the courtyard’s gates, flowers competed in brilliance, forming a kaleidoscope of colors. Her young mother had spent the most beautiful time of her life watching this scene, waiting for that person.

On the winding path in the wilderness, a carriage was approaching, driven by her uncle by marriage, Wan Dazhong.

Qian Yixiu’s eyes also began to feel warm, her young mother had gazed out for nearly eleven years, hoping for nearly eleven years, and she had actually managed to wait for his return.

Only, her young mother remained that beautiful, naive, and innocent young woman.

Yet, he was no longer the young man who had left this path to go to the distant border so many years ago.

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