Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 640 - 318 An Accident_2

Chapter 640: Chapter 318 An Accident_2

Qian Yixiu noticed Tiaotiao had changed again—its belly and *** were bigger than usual. She exclaimed with joy, "Tiaotiao, are you going to be a mother again?"

Tiaotiao barked happily twice. Now at nine years old, Tiaotiao was quite advanced in dog years, yet it was still able to get pregnant—truly a heroic mother.

This was a happy event, for their household would welcome another addition. Qian Yixiu cheerfully instructed the kitchen to add more dishes in celebration.

The Little Monk returned to the monastery the next morning, taking half a cart of golden lotus roots from West Lake and several boxes of vegetarian pastries back with him.

Now the Qian family dictated how much the golden lotus roots from West Lake were sold for. Fourth Master Song didn’t dare to let Steward Wong call the shots anymore. Although they continued to do business together, the good stuff was sold only after fulfilling the family’s needs.

Having just seen the Little Monk off, Tiaotiao nuzzled Qian Yixiu’s legs with its head and kept barking towards Xijing Mountain. Qian Yixiu didn’t understand what it meant and asked, "What’s wrong, Tiaotiao? Do you want to go into the mountains again? You’re carrying babies now; it’s better not to go into the mountains."

Tiaotiao shook its head, tears welling up in its glassy eyes, and barked insistently towards Xijing Mountain.

Realizing something, Qian Yixiu asked again, "Do you want to go see Benben to tell him the good news about your babies?"

Tiaotiao nodded its head.

Tiaotiao wasn’t asking to go see Benben with the House of Animals alone—it must want her to bring offerings of incense, wax, and paper money.

Upon returning to the village, Qian’s third wife’s family had paid their respects to their ancestors, and Qian Yixiu had also led the House of Animals to the back mountain of Xijing Mountain to honor Benben. Tiaotiao knew that paying homage required burning paper money.

Several servants around them couldn’t help but remark, "Heavens, this dog really is becoming sentient."

In the afternoon, Qian Yixiu changed into clothes suitable for walking in the mountains, taking the House of Animals and Zi Zhu, who carried incense and paper money, to the back mountain of Xijing Mountain.

Reaching the small path up the mountain behind the village, they saw a few boys about five or six years old playing. Lady Tang was also there, speaking with her grandson Sheng Wa about something. Seeing Qian Yixiu, she quickly limped away.

Curious, Qian Yixiu asked Sheng Wa, "What was Grandma Tang telling you?"

Pouting, Sheng Wa said, "Grandma told Sheng Wa to tell Grandpa that she’ll make his favorite braised pig’s trotters for dinner and wants Grandpa to come over to eat. Sheng Wa doesn’t dare deliver the message anymore, Daddy will beat me."

Qian Yixiu sneered inwardly, thinking Lady Tang still had some tricks up her sleeve. If she said Qian Ergui would come sleep with her, it probably wasn’t without reason.

Qian Yixiu took out some candy from her pouch, gave a handful to Sheng Wa, and two pieces to each of the other children.

Arriving at the back mountain, the pine tree next to little Benben’s grave stood strong and upright. Amidst the cold winds of winter, it appeared even more lush and powerful.

After burning the paper money, Qian Yixiu mumbled, "Benben, Tiaotiao is going to have babies again. It’s happy and wants to share the joy with you. Even though you’re in another world, we all feel like you’re still by our side..."

When Qian Yixiu finished speaking, Monkey Brother and White Wolf began to howl long and deep, and the Dashan family barked incessantly. The echoes startled the birds in the valley, causing them to take flight. The setting sun painted the valley red as countless birds circled overhead, creating a magnificent scene.

The farmers at the foot of the mountain on the front side could vaguely hear the howls and said that indeed the Qian’s third wife’s family was on the rise; not only were the people smart, but even their monkeys and dogs were smarter and more imposing than others’.

Three days later, on the evening of the twenty-second day of the winter month, with rain and snow adding to the bitter cold, Qian Yixiu’s menstrual cycle began again, and she went to bed early, snuggling with a hot water bottle at her feet and one in her embrace to feel a bit more comfortable.

As she was thinking about why Father Jiang had been gone for so many days and still hadn’t returned, Bai Zhu came to tell her that the main house’s senior maidservant reported that the master urgently needed to see her.

Qian Yixiu quickly got up and dressed to go to the main house.

Upon entering the side room, she saw Father Jiang had returned; he and Master Sangui were looking exceptionally serious, while Grandma Wu was wiping away tears.

Qian Manjiang beckoned her to sit next to him and said, "Xiu’er, your father has urgent matters and must return to Capital City immediately. You should stay here with your Grandpa and Grandma, as well as your mother and younger siblings, until after the New Year, when your father will come back for you. You’re a sensible child. Take good care of your grandparents, mother, and siblings."

It seemed that a disturbance was indeed brewing in Capital City. They could avoid returning, but Father Jiang had to go back.

Qian Yixiu’s eyes reddened as she said, "Dad, Hongji visited a few days ago. He said that Master Beikong observed the night sky and predicted a great upheaval at the Imperial Court within the next three months. I won’t ask what you are hurrying back for, but you must remember, whatever you face, think first of my mom. She’s just recovering, and she looks forward to your return every day. For Mom’s sake, and for all of us waiting for you, please don’t court danger again."