Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 707 - 345: A 20-Year Connection_1

Chapter 707: Chapter 345: A 20-Year Connection_1

Liang Jinzhao’s eyes twinkled as he smiled and said, "Son, daughter, fancy a game of hide and seek?"

Upon hearing this, both Pearl Kid and Squirrel Sister couldn’t help but laugh and vigorously shook their heads. Pearl Kid even looked at Liang Jinzhao as if he were an idiot and said, "Dad, do you think we’re stupid or something? Hiding in the Clam Shell House and waiting for you to put on the red harness?"

Liang Jinzhao shook his head in mock defeat as Qian Yixiu collapsed onto the bed, laughing.

That night, Qian Yixiu finally had a peaceful sleep. Liang Jinzhao slept on the outermost side, followed by Qian Yixiu, then Pearl Kid, with Squirrel Sister sleeping on the innermost side.

The next day was the tenth of February, a day for the men to rest. The Liang Family was more humane; that morning, there was no need to pay respects to the elders, only to head to Wanshou Hall in the afternoon and have dinner there in the evening.

Of course, the women still dared not indulge in sleeping in for fear of losing face. Qian Yixiu also gritted her teeth and got up at the Mao Hour, not only because as a daughter-in-law she was no longer master of herself, but because she had to make cakes with Jade Spring water.

Today, Liang Jinzhao didn’t eat breakfast in the courtyard but instead took the first pot of ten steamed cakes to the main courtyard, having breakfast there while paying his respects.

Qian Yixiu was busy all morning, steaming over a hundred cakes. She sent forty to the palace, forty to the Qian family, six to the eldest ancestor, four to each of the other Liang Family elders, and two each to those of the same generation and the younger ones.

She also joyfully allowed Pearl Kid and Squirrel Sister to come out and eat a few.

Liang Jinzhao didn’t return until noon. He said that the eldest ancestor also disagreed with his dad taking a "Good Concubine," suggesting his dad find ways to come up with more silver to placate the person. He added, "Yixiu, my sister will be married in a few months, and I’ll be busy. From now on, you should spend more time with my mother, keeping her company, even just talking to her more. My mother is originally proud, but now she’s without assistance, and the matters with the Cui family have hit her hard. My dad also... Ah, actually, my mother is really a good person. Once you spend more time with her, you’ll understand."

Qian Yixiu nodded. Although she couldn’t be as close to Lady Cui as she was with her own mother and Grandma Wu, she still hoped for a normal mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. Not for anything else, but for the sake of her husband and future children, and for her own better life in the future.

Previously, even though Qian Yixiu had many gripes about Lady Cui, she had to admit that she wasn’t a bad person. She wasn’t like many other ladies from large families who would relentlessly torment illegitimate sons and daughters. Secondly, her own family had wronged her first; yet, when they encountered difficulties, she still gave her all to help them. Thirdly, it seemed that she had appreciated Yixiu’s help in rescuing Cui Zhihao, and during the days since Yixiu had married into the family, she had never lorded it over her as a mother-in-law.

Though it was not generous of her to do so, the lesson she had received was already painful enough.

Seeing Qian Yixiu nod enthusiastically, Liang Jinzhao was thrilled, as he thought he would have to spend much effort convincing her. His eye for picking a wife was excellent, for he found one who was beautiful, capable, and virtuous. He smiled and offered Qian Yixiu a Crystal Ball with his chopsticks. When she held up her bowl to catch it, he shook his head and brought it to her lips. Qian Yixiu had no choice but to open her mouth and eat the Crystal Ball.

The serving girls nearby all blushed and lowered their heads, while Sister Zeng’s eyes became mere slits from smiling.

During the afternoon rest, Liang Jinzhao hugged Qian Yixiu and kissed her, saying, "My wife is truly wonderful."

Qian Yixiu smiled and said, "If I’m wonderful, I should get a reward."

Liang Jinzhao looked outside the window and laughed, "It’s broad daylight now, it wouldn’t be appropriate to indulge in our desires."

Qian Yixiu smiled and gave him a playful punch, saying, "I’ve been cooped up in this big house for too long and am almost moldy. Can we find an opportunity to go out, bringing the House of Animals with us, and take the Crystal House into the deep mountains for a change of scenery?"

Men enjoy adventures more, and Liang Jinzhao’s eyes lit up at the suggestion. He laughed, "That’s a great idea. The wild creatures are not all out yet, and the deep mountains are relatively safe..." He thought for a moment and added, "I’ve calculated the dates; in a few days, my master and junior brother should arrive in the capital. Then, we’ll use the excuse of going to Baoguo Temple to pray for children and stay there for the night. After offering incense, we can go play in the mountains."

Not only was Qian Yixiu happy, but the Clam Shell Pendant also jolted with excitement, and Pearl Kid inside cried, "Great, great!"

Liang Jinzhao negotiated, "Then you’ll have to be obedient and stay in the Red House tonight."

For the chance to go out and play, Pearl Kid reluctantly agreed.

That evening, Liang Jinzhao was indulgent as ever. Not just that night, but whenever he felt inclined, he used the prospect of going to the mountains to play to persuade Pearl Kid.