Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 525 - 273: Adventure_3

Chapter 525: Chapter 273: Adventure_3

After returning home, everyone went straight to the main courtyard. Zhu Sujin was overjoyed to see Qian Sangui’s couple and Old woman Qian. He still called them Grandpa, Grandma, and Great-grandma, but was stopped by Manjiang.

Manjiang said, "Your Highness, there are differences between sovereign and subject. We are not worthy of such titles from you."

Zhu Sujin stubbornly said, "I will still call my mother ’Mother,’ and even the Empress Dowager said it was correct to do so."

Yixiu said, "Cousin, the Empress Dowager agrees with you calling my mother ’Mother’ because my mother is related to the Royal Family and is her granddaughter. Your grandfather is the Emperor, how could my grandfather be worthy of this title from you?"

She emphasized the word "Cousin" particularly strongly.

Zhu Sujin knew this reasoning as well, but he couldn’t quite accept it in his heart. Hearing everyone say this, he could only agree, disheartened and bowed his head.

As evening approached, Zhu Sujin wanted to stay for dinner.

Yixiu shook her head stealthily, thinking that even the most generous-hearted person has their biases, let alone members of the Royal Family, who have only this one son. His actions were excessive and might inadvertently cause a rift between his parents and her own family.

So, she advised, "Your father and mother only have you as a son; without you at home, how quiet it must be for them? Our family is different, we’ve always had a lot of people; with or without you, we are just as lively."

Manjiang and the others also dared not to encourage him to stay.

Zhu Sujin was somewhat sad, his eyes reddening and pouting, he got up and walked out.

Yixiu escorted him out and said softly, "Brother, I know you have affection for our family, and we feel the same towards you. When you first left, the elders were so upset that they fell ill. But, but..."

Yixiu didn’t finish her sentence, lowering her head in embarrassment.

Zhu Sujin said gloomily, "Sister, I understand your concerns, and you’re right. I just can’t help myself. Today is a day off, but tomorrow I must go to the palace to study. I won’t have the time to come often. If there’s anything you need, just send someone to find me. Oh, once you’ve settled in, my mother will invite our whole family to the Prince Residence as guests."

"Cousin," Yixiu called out, her eyes showing a mix of reproach and pleading.

Zhu Sujin then said, "Oh, it is ’Brother’—I misspoke, we will invite your family to our home as guests."

Zhu Sujin did as he said, from then on only visiting the Qian family on his days off, and even had an Imperial Physician from the prepared list sent to the Qian Mansion to treat Qian Sangui and Old woman Qian. The people from Prince Ning Mansion didn’t frequent the Qian family much, but the House of Animals visited very often, nearly every day, either they came to our house, or we went to theirs.

Yixiu was naturally quite busy, it took her half a month to settle her family into the new home and sort out many affairs to a preliminary state. She was basically teaching Lady Wu hand in hand, but Lady Wu made little progress and some things became even more confusing as they were discussed. Fortunately, Butler of Inner Court Sister Qin was quite efficient, and Madam Dan, who managed the main courtyard, was also good.

Old Madam did not say too much, only commenting, "The girl has had it hard."

However, she was constantly scrutinizing Yixiu’s clothes and behavior, which made Yixiu very uncomfortable.

During this period, the Emperor received Lord Xiangen Qian Sangui in the hall and praised him. The Empress Dowager also issued an Imperial Command of commendation for Old woman Qian and Lady Wu, and gifted each of them a Jade Ruyi, which moved them to tears.

Due to Qian Sangui’s poor health and the fatigue from the journey, coupled with the excitement of seeing the Imperial Face, his health deteriorated further, and once home, he lay in bed unable to get up.

Prince Ning specifically brought the Imperial Physician and many medicinal ingredients to visit Qian Sangui and Old woman Qian, repeatedly expressing his gratitude to the Qian family. Princess Ning didn’t come due to ill health.

In short, the Qian family from the countryside earned the favor of The Royal Family, leading many people to envy, jealousy, and hatred.

That Lord Xiangen was from the countryside and not only that, he was crippled and could hardly speak clearly. And there was Princess Zhenyue, who had already become simple-minded, with the mental capacity of a child. Manjiang was just a Fourth-rank Junior Military Officer, not significant enough to deserve attention.

Especially that title, what does it matter if it’s "Lord"? It bears the character "rural" after all.

With these three people as the foundation, even the Di family looked better. Perhaps it would become the Capital City’s next laughing stock, and many people were waiting to see it happen. Some high-status families didn’t even deign to associate with them.

These rumors delighted Old Lady Di, finally a family with a more rural flavor than hers had emerged. Initially, Old Lady Di wanted to meet the wife of Lord Xiangen to teach her the ways of the world in the bustling Capital City, but the Servants strongly advised against it.

The Pan family, Liang Family, and Song family, who had old connections with the Qian family, knew they were busy with the move and had illnesses, so they did not visit, only sending younger generations with gifts to express their condolences.

There were plans for gatherings, but they were canceled either because Pan Yue wasn’t home or because Qian Sangui was confined to his bed.