Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 417 - 232 Brother Qian_3

Chapter 417: Chapter 232 Brother Qian_3

She truly was aggrieved.

He blinked his somewhat feverish eyes, relieved that Yueyue had no memory of the past. Otherwise, she would not have survived the immense disparity and the completely different environment.

Upon arriving at Prince Consort’s study, the scent of elegant sandalwood welcomed him the moment he entered. The room was decorated with gold and embedded with jade, resplendent and majestic. Qian Manjiang kept his eyes straight, handed the tin of tea leaves to the boy servant in the room, then knelt down and kowtowed to Prince Consort Pan, saying, "Junior Qian Manjiang pays respects to Mr. Pan, wishing you good health and a long, prosperous life!"

The grand gesture surprised Prince Consort Pan, and the words perplexed him. The first time Qian Manjiang had kowtowed to him made sense, since he had saved his life then. But this time the ceremony seemed excessive, considering Qian Manjiang himself was a fifth-rank official of the Imperial Court. Besides, the spoken words resembled those of paying respects to an elder’s longevity.

This was probably because the child of a humble family didn’t quite grasp the art of moderation. Being impolite is unacceptable, but excessive humility isn’t good either. This father was far inferior to his daughter. That little girl was clever and spirited, neither servile nor overbearing...

However, an excess of courtesy is seldom frowned upon, and though Prince Consort Pan found Qian Manjiang’s behavior somewhat odd, he could not fault his excessive politeness.

Prince Consort Pan smiled and said, "General Qian, you are too courteous. Please, rise and take a seat."

After getting up and sitting down, Qian Manjiang informed Prince Consort Pan that he was headed to the border to fight again and would depart in a few days.

Prince Consort Pan offered a platitude, "I hope General Qian will distinguish himself and return in triumph." He then added, "Your parents and wife and daughter are all waiting for you, so do take great care."

Qian Manjiang solemnly promised, "Junior will remember your teachings, sir."

Prince Consort Pan nodded and mentioned he might visit Qian Manjiang’s home in the late spring or early summer of next year, "I am quite fond of the grassy field in front of your house. According to Yixiu, the field is at its most colorful from May to July, which is also when the golden lotuses bloom most beautifully. I would like to see it."

Qian Manjiang immediately expressed his welcome, yet he wondered if Prince Consort Pan would discover that Yueyue was his "deceased" daughter. This matter needed to be reported to Prince Ning to see if there were any measures to be taken.

Prince Consort Pan politely offered to stay for lunch, but Qian Manjiang refused, saying, "Junior still needs to buy some gifts for the family and will return to the military camp later in the afternoon. There will be no more time to enter the Capital City."

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As for the Qian family in Huaxi Village, upon reading Qian Manjiang’s letter, Qian Sangui sighed heavily while Lady Wu and Cheng Yue both started crying. Especially Cheng Yue, who sobbed uncontrollably.

"Brother Jiang has broken his promise again, he’s broken his promise again," Cheng Yue cried repetitively, "He said he would come for me, but now, without showing his face, he’s gone again..."

Qian Sangui also sighed, "I’ve heard that the Dayuan Country’s people are even fiercer than those of Dajin Country. This might be more dangerous."

Yixiu consoled them, "Father is now serving in Prince Ning’s Central Army Camp. Staying by the Marshal’s side, he won’t face great danger. You should all rest easy."

Old man Qian and Old woman Qian came over after hearing the news. At first, Old man Qian was extremely worried, but after learning Qian Manjiang was serving in Prince Ning’s Central Army Camp and had also been promoted to an official of the fifth rank, he burst into laughter, saying, "What nonsense. Why the tears? Manjiang has been promoted again and gets to work by the Prince’s side; what an honor! This is a good thing."

Qin Xiaochuan, quick-witted, chimed in, "Old Great-grandpa, Old Great-grandma, sir, madam, Big Aunt, don’t worry, General Qian won’t be in danger. The safest place in the military camp is the Central Army Camp. The Central Army Camp is at the rear commanding the battles; they don’t take to the battlefield. I’ve heard that some people who serve in the Central Army Camp don’t even see what their enemy looks like by the end of the war."

Hearing Qin Xiaochuan say this, they were reassured, except for Cheng Yue, who continued to discreetly wipe away tears.

Qian Sangui asked Old man Cai to take Qin Xiaochuan down to rest, while they prepared some items to send back with him to their son the following day.

Qian Sangui opened several of his son’s bundles, and, following the instructions in the letter, distributed the gifts.

Each member of his own family, Old man Qian, and Old woman Qian, received a share, and so did the first house, the second house, the fourth house, Qianxiang House, Qian Liang’s family, and Xie Huzi’s House; each was given a gift.

Especially noteworthy were the gifts for Old woman Qian: a pair of gold-inlaid jade bracelets, Lady Wu: a pair of jadeite bracelets, Cheng Yue: a red gold with ruby head ornament set, Yixiu: a Jade Kirin pendant, Yijin: a jade neclace, and two jade carving pen holders, all of unquestionable value. Even Yixiu and Qian Sangui were surprised; these items couldn’t be worth less than a thousand taels of silver. Where did Qian Manjiang get so much money?

The gifts for Old man Qian and Qian Sangui were somewhat ordinary. Then again, Qian Manjiang had been careful; Princess Ning had also given Qian Sangui a nice gift, but he was concerned that his grandfather wouldn’t be pleased, so this time he didn’t bring it home.

Lady Wu shook her head and said, "Manjiang too, going off to war, why not keep some silver for emergencies? How much money did all this cost?"

PS: Sorry for the late upload. Thank you for your rewards and monthly votes, much appreciated~~ Also, I’ve made some changes to "Chapter 230: The Mandate in Peril" due to new ideas. It now includes Zhang Zhongkun diagnosing Cheng Yue with twins, and Uncle Liang doesn’t accompany Prince Ning to the border because he needs to stay in the Capital City for half a year before going. My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.