Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 648 - 321 Peaceful and Safe_3

Chapter 648: Chapter 321 Peaceful and Safe_3

The Old Monk brought out three more strings of Buddha Beads, giving two to Qian Yixiu and one to Wu Ming. Qian Yixiu, knowing her stuff, noticed that these three strings of beads were not as good as the Phoenix Eye Bodhi Beads she received initially, and of course, they couldn’t compare to the Bodhisattva Beads of Star and Moon. However, with more monks and less porridge, that was all that could be done.

The next day, the Old Monk first invited Qian Sangui to Linhe Garden and talked for a quarter of an hour before going with the Little Monk to Xishi Mountain to observe the weather.

Qian Yixiu invited all the House of Animals to the Lianxiang Water Pavilion and announced that Monkey Brother, Shan Dian, and Yin Feng had honorably become members of the suicide squad. Excited, Monkey Brother had long been craving the clams in the pool. Shan Dian and Yin Feng, who had never been there, stared blankly at Qian Yixiu with their innocent eyes.

Dashan seemed to sense the grave dangers ahead, nuzzled White Wolf, and both came to the side of Qian Yixiu, whining and pleading in their eyes. Qian Yixiu understood; they wanted to go in place of Shan Dian and Yin Feng.

Qian Yixiu felt both moved and sad; she squatted down, hugged Dashan with one arm, and White Wolf with the other, and said, "Uncle Wolf, Auntie Shan, your physical strength is not so good right now, and you are not fit to go there anymore. I’m sorry, but due to the extraordinary nature of this mission, to ensure utter safety, I must take Shan Dian and Yin Feng to help. Don’t worry, I will bring them back safe and sound."

As she spoke the words "safe and sound," her heart was pounding with doubt—could they truly return unharmed?

To her surprise, Dashan began to shed tears. Tiaotiao saw this and also ran over, barking and requesting to take the place of his son.

Qian Yixiu, already fearful, felt an even deeper sourness in her heart upon seeing their state, and she tried to explain the situation to Tiaotiao.

While speaking, Qian Sangui walked into the Lianxiang Water Pavilion with red-rimmed eyes. Grandfather Sangui, with sadness, said, "Yixiu, listen to your grandfather; don’t take this risk. Matters of the country should be handled by men. You should leave home now and go to the provincial city to find your Fourth Master." Thinking that the New Year was approaching and Qian Sigui might already be on his way home, he added, "Go to the Zhang family in the county town, or visit your aunt’s place."

Qian Yixiu helped Qian Sangui to sit down and said, "Grandpa, my dad, my little aunt, Fangfang, Fufu, they are all in the Capital City, and you wouldn’t want them to come to harm, right? I’ll be fine, the Old Fairy said my life is still long..."

Having reassured Qian Sangui, she began to busy herself with preparations. Of course, she also informed Lady Wu and Pan Yue, saying that Qian Yixiu would go with Liang Jinzhao, Nameless Monk, and the House of Animals to gather medicinal herbs in the mountains behind, nothing dangerous, and they would return in a few days.

Although Pan Yue was reluctant to part with her daughter, hearing that it was a precious medicine needed by the Old Fairy to save lives, she had to let her go.

Leather boots, thick cotton jackets and pants, food, backpacks, all these were ready. One more pair of suitable leather gloves and she would be set.

The Little Monk spent the entire day on Xishi Mountain and only returned in the evening. They reported that the weather in the mountains would be clear for the next five days, but it might snow after that. Today being the twentieth, that meant the weather would be fine until the twenty-fifth.

Two days of preparation, setting out on the third day, resting for a day at Cave Sky Pool, and the return on the fifth day. That is to say, setting out on the twenty-third and returning on the twenty-fifth, just right.

Qian Yixiu calculated the days. Today was the twentieth, but her menstrual period was very regular, occurring on either the twenty-first or twenty-second of every month. She often had painful periods, and definitely should not trek through ice and snow during the first two or three days. So, it would be best to leave after the twenty-fourth or twenty-fifth. However, she couldn’t decide this matter alone. If her period started on the twenty-second, then she would have to leave after the twenty-fifth, and there could be no further advance.

Blushing, Qian Yixiu hesitatingly said, "Master, I’m not feeling very comfortable these couple of days, could we perhaps leave a day or two later?"

The Old Monk, although a monk, understood medical knowledge and guessed her condition from her appearance. It was a physiological reason, and he couldn’t have the young lady trek through ice and snow on her special days. It would not only affect future fertility but also slow down their progress, and it was truly inconvenient.

Liang Jinzhao, though unmarried, had often heard of these matters discussed in the army and understood them well, he remained silent. He wanted to agree with Qian Yixiu’s request to leave later but was too embarrassed to say it out loud.

Only the Little Monk appeared a bit anxious and naively said, "Sister, what’s wrong with you? Come, let the Poor Monk take your pulse."

Qian Yixiu gave him a look and said, "Still a monk and everywhere you find yourself involved."

The Little Monk puffed up his cheeks, offended.

The Old Monk then said, "Let’s follow the lady donor’s wishes." He then brought his hands together and added, "Amitabha, all is destiny."

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