Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 380 - 218 Annoying Everyone_2

Chapter 380: Chapter 218 Annoying Everyone_2

This visage, in any setting, belongs to that of a protagonist, inspiring trust in anyone who sees it. However, as someone who has lived through two lifetimes, Yixiu knew that some people, the more they resemble a gentleman on the surface, the more unspeakable their actions are. Look, the act has already begun. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she too would have been fooled by his performance.

Yixiu sneered, "Who are you trying to fool with that? I clearly saw you hugging a young woman outside the entrance of the Sanyuan restaurant, and afterward, you came to the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop to buy her quite a few cosmetics. Now you’re denying it."

Having thought it through, Manjiang replied, "Are you referring to the incident last month?" Seeing Yixiu nod, he continued, "That woman is a relative of a high-ranking official. They wanted to ingratiate themselves with me by having me marry her, but I didn’t agree. We didn’t actually hug that day; she stumbled over a stone and grabbed my arm for support. Moreover, it wasn’t me who bought her the makeup at the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop, but that official’s son, the same person Father took the blame for."

Yixiu asked doubtfully, "You would rise faster in rank if you married that woman, and you’d refuse?"

Manjiang sighed, "My daughter, your father isn’t a despicable schemer. I understand that a gentleman must uphold certain principles. I swear to Heaven that, up until now, I haven’t done anything to betray your mother. It’s just that some matters are too complicated, and I can’t yet disclose them to you."

Yixiu pressed on, "What if they force you to marry her after you return to the Capital City?"

Manjiang smiled and said, "Don’t worry, my daughter. Even if I have to marry, it would not be until next year. So much can happen in such a long time. If it really comes down to it, manufacturing ’an accident’ or two is also possible."

Yixiu said, "You wouldn’t deceive me, and once you’re back in the Capital City, hastily marry that woman, would you?"

Manjiang shook his head, "No. Your mother is a good woman, and I would not do anything in this life to betray her. Besides your mother, I will not take any other woman in this lifetime."

Since even Ghost Daddy said as much, Yixiu couldn’t keep playing the odious Fa Hai. After all, she knew best how much little Hope longed for him. She said, "Alright, I hope you remember what you said today. If you feign compliance here but deceive her and marry another woman, not only will our family not forgive you, but I will also report you to Deputy Commander Liang. I have a very close relationship with his family."

After their conversation ended, Yixiu returned the purse to Manjiang, saying, "Give this purse to Grandpa and Grandma; they’ve looked after Mother all these years, and it hasn’t been easy."

Manjiang took the purse and, while Yixiu was not paying attention, surreptitiously touched her bun. The successful stealth move brought a smile to his eyes.

He hadn’t expected that, after eleven years away from home, his young wife had given birth to such a beautiful daughter. Although she had become formidable, she was indeed sharp-witted. This must have been due to necessity, right? If she hadn’t grown so strong, things at home would have been even more difficult. Although the Wan Father and son were secretly looking out for them, they couldn’t always intervene. Sigh, it was his fault that his daughter had developed such a temperament. Once he completed his mission and restored his identity, he would bring her to his side, hoping to soften her nature before she got married...

Lost in thought, Manjiang then saw his daughter heading upstairs. He immediately asked, "My daughter, what are you doing going upstairs?" In his urgency, his voice unconsciously grew coarse.

"To sleep, of course. The embroidery room is also on the second floor; I’m going there to sleep," Yixiu remarked as she headed up to retrieve her nightclothes. Practically all of her daily items were stored here since she slept at the Wangjiang Building every night. But seeing the anxious look on little Daddy’s face, which she found quite unappealing, she deliberately said she was going to sleep on the second floor.

Manjiang rushed up to her and said with a smile, "I can only stay at home for three days, so please let your father have a good talk with your mother... um, why don’t you go back to the Lianxiang Water Pavilion, alright?"

Yixiu rolled her eyes and replied, "You do your talking, and I’ll sleep on my own. We’re not even in the same room, so I won’t be bothering you at all." With that said, she stomped upstairs.

Upon entering her mother’s bedroom, she found her mother already changed into her undergarments. The silver-white soft satin was adorned with a few small pink flowers along the collar and sleeves. Her long, thick black hair draped down, reaching well past her waist. She had applied Golden Lotus Fragrance, a perfume not yet on the market. Yixiu had brought a bottle back just for her mother, who didn’t quite like it at first, saying it was too overpowering.