Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 160

~ YUE WANG WHO WANTS TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR TOGETHER ~ 

Mu Yunyao lazily leaned back on the soft couch after Su Qing left and carefully thought about the expression on Yue Wang’s face. Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo had earned over a hundred thousand taels of silver for Yue Wang during the past half-year. Although it couldn’t be said to improve the situation in Western Guangdong, at least it could solve the urgent circumstances. She sent a batch of ginger tea. Logically speaking, he shouldn’t have been dissatisfied with herself, but his expression was cold and distant. Could he have secretly investigated the identities of herself and her mother?

The more she thought about it, the more Mu Yunyao felt like she couldn’t find a clue. Only a long time had passed when Su Qing returned with the cooked dumplings. “Yao’er, send it over quickly. Earlier, we had agreed with Steward Qin that we would spend the New Year together, but now that the Owner of Jin Xiu Garden, Fourth Master Ning, has returned, we should discuss this further. You should ask him if he wants to spend the New Year with us. If Fourth Master Ning is willing to spend the New Year with us, we will have fun together. If he is unwilling, please ask us what is missing. We will take care of it a little.”

Invite Yue Wang to spend the New Year here? It wasn’t easy for her to relax a bit. If he is here, it will be a bad year for everyone.

“Mother, Fourth Master Ning came over in a hurry. He must have his own arrangements. Let’s send him some things he needs for the New Year. It’s better if we don’t invite him rashly.”

“That’s fine too. Then, Mother will go down to organize the items and discuss them with Steward Qin. If there’s anything that’s lacking, we can make up for it.”

“Alright.”

Mu Yunyao brought the dumplings through the side door. Then she saw Steward Qin, who was waiting at the side. “The weather is so cold. Why are you waiting here?”

Steward Qin stepped forward and took the food box from Mu Yunyao’s hands, “I thought that since Miss Mu hadn’t told Jin Lan and the others the identity of Wang Ye, so you could only come over by yourself with the food box. Just in time, I came to welcome you.”

“Thank you, Steward Qin.”

“Miss Mu is too polite. Wang Ye is in his study. Please follow me.”

Yu Heng announced from the entrance. “Master. Miss Mu and Steward Qin have arrived.”

“Come in.”

Hearing Yue Wang’s cold voice, Mu Yunyao slightly took a breath. With a smile on her face, she slowly walked into the study.

“Greetings, Fourth Master.”

“No need for formalities.” There was a pile of account books on the table, and Yue Wang put down the account book after hearing that.

Steward Qin opened the food box and took out several hot dumplings and a few side dishes, placing them on a table on the side individually. “Madam Su has prepared a lot. I’m sure Wang Ye won’t be able to eat it all by himself. If Miss Mu has not eaten dinner, why not eat some together?”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly shook her head. “My mother prepared these for Fourth Master. How can I eat them? My mother is already waiting for me at home.” So, after she sent the dumplings, it was time for her to leave.

However, it seemed as if Yue Wang did not hear her words. He walked straight to the table, sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and started eating.

Mu Yunyao’s brows twitched. “Then I won’t disturb Fourth Master’s meal any longer. I’ll take my leave first.....”

“This dumpling is especially delicious. What’s in it?” Yue Wang suddenly said, and Mu Yunyao had no choice but to stop and explain. “Mother put in some winter bamboo shoots and mushrooms. She also used a bamboo knife to chop fresh meat, so it’s so tasty.” Her mother specifically wrapped these dumplings for her to eat. To make the taste pure, it was even more delicate. I don’t know how much time she took to make the stuffing.

Then, Steward Qin left. Yue Wang and Mu Yunyao were left alone in the study room. For a moment, there was silence.

Mu Yunyao was a bit anxious. Her mother was still waiting for her to go back and eat, but Yue Wang didn’t want her to leave. What did he mean by that?

Yue Wang had finished a whole plate of dumplings and more than half of the side dishes she brought over. Only then did he put down his chopsticks.

Mu Yunyao was slightly happier in her heart. If Yue Wang gives up after only tasting two dumplings, wouldn’t that be a waste of her mother’s effort?

“Have you prepared everything for the New Year celebration?” Yue Wang looked at Mu Yunyao. She wore a light blue-colored dress with the edges of the sleeves rolling. Her skin was as white as jade, and she looked like a sprout on a branch.

Although she didn’t know why Yue Wang had an interest in speaking, Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but reply, “Reporting to Fourth Master, everything is ready.”

“Is Steward Qin’s side ready as well?”

“Before, I didn’t know that the Fourth Master was coming to Jingling City, so my mother and Steward Qin discussed spending the New Year together. So, everything was prepared in one place, but it would not be troublesome to separate it out. After I go back....”

“Since we agreed to spend the New Year together, we might as well do it together. Why is there such a need to go through so much trouble?”

Mu Yunyao’s heart tightened, but she couldn’t show it on the surface. She could only reveal a smile. “That’s great. The more people there are, the livelier the New Year will be.”

Seeing the smile on her face, Yue Wang moved his finger slightly. His expression became colder: “En.”

Mu Yunyao’s smile stiffened. She was afraid that Yue Wang would see through her. She could only bow her head in greeting, “Since that’s the case, I’ll go back and tell Mother. Then, I’ll take my leave.” Without waiting for Yue Wang’s reply, she turned and walked out of the study.

Not long after Mu Yunyao left, Steward Qin walked into the study with a face full of smiles. He carefully observed Yue Wang’s expression: “Wang Ye, why did Miss Mu leave in such a hurry?”

“I’m not sure.” Yue Wang frowned. Initially, she was still smiling happily. But before he could say anything, she had already turned and left.

Steward Qin chuckled and said, “Girls have a thin face. Perhaps Miss Mu feels a little embarrassed!”

Yue Wang’s eyes flickered slightly. After hearing Steward Qin’s explanation, he nodded pretentiously: “Mn.” No wonder she was in such a hurry to leave. Before leaving, she lowered her head. It turned out that she was embarrassed.

“Wang Ye, the New Year is coming tomorrow. I wonder what your plans are?”

“Mu Yunyao just invited me to celebrate the New Year at her house. It just so happens that the items are all prepared together, so we don’t have to trouble again.”

Miss Mu took the initiative to invite Wang Ye? Steward Qin felt happier in his heart than if he were to celebrate the New Year. He nodded his head and said, “Isn’t that so? With so many things prepared together, separating them would indeed be troublesome. It would be livelier with more people. Does Wang Ye want to organize a New Year’s gift for Miss Mu? After all, it’s the New Year. During this half a year, Miss Mu worked extremely hard, so it’s only right to give her a year’s worth of thanks.”

“Mm. Since Uncle Qin has said so, I’ll also prepare one for her.”

“Sigh, Miss Mu must be so happy.” Steward Qin knew that it was already too rare, so he didn’t say anything more, “Then, this old servant will go down and prepare some things.”

“Yes.”

Steward Qin left the study happily and returned to write a letter to Eunuch Cheng. Now that he saw Wang Ye’s expression, he had already misunderstood Miss Mu’s feelings for him. Since that was the case, he might as well continue to misunderstand. Anyway, the purpose is to invite Miss Mu back to the Palace. As for the process, don’t be so solemn.

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~ MISS MU DELIVERING DUMPLINGS ~ 

Yue Wang’s eyes focused on the lake below. For the first time in his deep eyes, he retreated from the cold and filled with astonishment. He never thought a woman could be so warm, like a cluster of flames burning through the cold winter. She seemed to be a mystery. At first, he thought her courage was too small. But he didn’t expect that she could calm herself to bandage his wound and steal his own dagger to kill others. After that, he thought she was deep-minded, but he heard she selflessly helped Ding Yuelan and saved Ci You Bureau’s orphan. Now that he thought, he could finally see her clearly, yet he saw such a warm and pure side of her.

Yet such a complicated and incomprehensible girl was secretly falling for him.

Thinking about that, Yue Wang could not help but tremble his fingers, and he took the cold teacup beside him and drank it all in one gulp.

Steward Qin, who had just returned to his senses, saw this scene and could not help but laugh inside. He quickly orders people to change into hot tea.

“Wang Ye, please try this. It is the latest stir-fried lotus tea.”

Yue Wang raised his teacup and took a sip. After that, he once again cast his gaze towards the lake. It was just that Mu Yunyao was no longer on the lake’s surface. All left was a piece of red silk that meandered across the ice.

Steward Qin followed his gaze, and the smile in his heart deepened. “Wang Ye, Miss Mu must have gone down to change her clothes.” After getting along with each other these days, he understood Miss Mu’s propriety well. Normally, she would play around with a few female apprentices on weekdays, so it didn’t matter if she wore ice-sporty clothes. However, if Miss Mu plans to see Wang Ye, her slightly shorter skirt would definitely make her feel very uncomfortable. Therefore, she must have changed her clothes before coming to see him.

Seeing the crowd on the lake gradually dissipate, Yu Heng couldn’t help but step forward and suggest, “Wang Ye, you have been struggling all the way. Do you want to go back to your room to rest first?” Steward Qin slightly narrowed his eyes. His gaze fell on Yu Heng’s body, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. Yu Yi, who was at the side, couldn’t help but shiver and ruthlessly tug at the corner of Yu Heng’s clothes. Unbeknownst to what his heart was feeling, he suddenly opened his mouth and said, “The scenery in the garden is so beautiful. Naturally, Wang Ye wants to enjoy it first and then go back to have a rest.”

Yu Heng looked around, which was covered in snow and full of depression. How could he see that the scenery was good?

However, Yue Wang nodded his head: “Well, it’s okay to enjoy it.”

Yu Heng blinked his eyes. Could it be that the scenery was really great and he didn’t know how to appreciate it?

After a while, Mu Yunyao changed her clothes and returned to Jin Xiu Garden. When she saw still figures in the pavilion, she couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows.

When she saw the man’s cold aura that resembled Yue Wang, he did not have the mood to play around. After that, she went straight to her room to change her clothes. She rushed over, thinking that Yue Wang would go back to rest, but he still stayed in the pavilion.

Mu Yunyao walked into the pavilion and bowed her knees directly: “Mu Yunyao greet Yue Wang.”

Yue Wang put down his teacup and lightly rubbed the edge of the cushion with his finger: “Get up. My identity is not suitable for others to know. In the future, there will be no need to be so courteous. It’s better to call me Fourth Master.

Mu Yunyao hurriedly stood up. The ground in the middle of winter was like ice, so naturally, she couldn’t wait to greet him. “Yes, Fourth Master. Are you here to check up on Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo now?”

Yue Wang nodded slightly: “That’s right. Bu Xian Luo, you are doing a great job.”

Mu Yunyao smiled. “Wang Ye praises me too much. Speak of which, this matter has always been managed by Steward Qin. Besides teaching how to brew tea, I haven’t helped much.”

Steward Qin quickly said, “Miss Mu is too modest. It was all thanks to Miss’s efforts in making, frying, and even helping Bu Xian Lou raise his reputation. If I were the only one, I would close the door before it opened.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but smile, “It’s not as serious as you say. That’s right. When I just came over, my mother asked me to ask you to lend some people to make dumplings. There were many people in two places, and many dumplings were to be made.”

“Alright, I’ll have Yun Chun bring some people over later.”

Mu Yunyao was about to express her gratitude when she saw Yue Wang stand up and hurriedly swallow the words on the tip of her tongue. “Wang Ye, are you going back to rest?”

Yue Wang nodded his head. His incomparably handsome face, with a snow-white fox fur coat added to it, was cold and aloof as if he was not affected by the atmosphere.

Mu Yunyao’s mind was sharp as she felt something wasn’t right when she saw Yue Wang like this. She subconsciously opened her mouth and said, “Then Wang Ye can go back and rest. When you’ve rested, I’ve almost filled up the dumplings, and I’ll bring you some more to try.”

Yue Wang’s expression changed as he nodded his head slightly. Then, he brought his men and left. If Mu Yunyao hadn’t carefully observed him, she probably wouldn’t have been able to see the curve of his head.

Steward Qin smiled as he bowed to Mu Yunyao. “Then I’ll have to trouble Miss Mu later.”

“You are too kind, Steward Qin.”

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao walked over. “Miss, was that Young Master just now the true owner of Jin Xiu Garden?”

“Yes, you can call him Fourth Master Ning. His personality is cold and unpredictable. Don’t casually come in and out of Jin Xiu Garden for the rest of the time. Also, don’t attract his attention. Otherwise, I won’t be able to save you when the time comes.” The two of them hurriedly nodded, “Yes, Miss. Please rest assured. We will also restrain others.” After all, Jin Xiu Garden borrowed. If the owner is not there, they will play around. But now that the owner had returned, it would be a bit overwhelming. In other words, they would feel unhappy in their hearts.

After wrapping the dumplings, Su Qing washed her hands and returned to the room. Seeing Mu Yunyao leaning against the soft couch lazily, she couldn’t help but ask, “What happened? I just heard Jin Lan and Jin Qiao complaining that you won all their monthly silver?” Mu Yunyao retracted her gaze and hurriedly retorted, “It’s them that want to bet with me. You can’t blame me for this. After all, their skills are inferior to mine.” When she was at Jin Wang’s Mansion, she liked ice sports because she could wear skates to walk on the surface of the ice. Other people could not see the flaws in her legs, and she could win praise, too.

“You brat, the next day will be the New Year. You must send them a few red envelopes on tomorrow’s first day. It wasn’t easy for them to follow us during this time.”

“Alright. I’ll listen to Mother.”

“Alright, hurry up and get up. The dumplings had wrapped. There’s your favorite meat of lotus roots and bamboo shoot stuffing. I’ll cook a few for you to taste later.” Su Qing lovingly caressed Mu Yunyao’s hair as she held her hand and pulled her up.” As long as she was lying on the soft couch, this girl was very lazy. If she didn’t pull her up, she wouldn’t be standing up even if she said it ten times. Mu Yunyao sighed, “Mother, please cook more. The owner of Jin Xiu Garden next door has returned. He was also very envious when he heard we wanted to eat dumplings. Please, Mother, cook more so we can send it to him.”

“The owner of Jin Xiu Garden is Fourth Master Ning, as you mentioned?”

“That’s right, who else could it be other than him?”

“Then you wait. Mother will cook it herself, and you can send it to him. If it weren’t for his generously lending Jin Xiu Garden to us, we wouldn’t be able to have Bu Xian Luo. We will repay this debt of gratitude.”

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~ YUE WANG ARRIVES ~ 

Steward Qin helped to set up the swing. Looking at the careful figures on the lake, he couldn’t help but smile. In the past few days, Jingling City had snowed heavily, and the water in Jin Xiu Garden had frozen, too. Miss Mu took those apprentices to play on the ice. She thought that they looked so skillful on the outside. But when they got to the ice, they became rolling gourds. However, the more they were like that, the more vigorous they were to play. Without Miss Mu’s protection, they needed to go up and fight. 

Yu Yi also stood beside him. “Steward Qin, tomorrow is New Year’s Day. I wonder how Wang Ye is doing?”

Steward Qin sighed, “Wang Ye will only go back once on the birthday of the Emperor. Otherwise, he will stay in Western Guangdong, even on New Year’s Day. He will spend this year the same way he did before. I only want to have some ginger tea and the silver taels I sent over so he can have a good New Year.”

“Ai, if only Wang Ye could come here.”

“What nonsense are you spouting? Why would Wang Ye come here?”

Yu Yi suddenly widened his eyes as if he had seen something unbelievable. He looked behind Steward Qin and shouted, “Wang Ye?”

Yu Yi immediately went to pull Steward Qin over, “Wang Ye… Behind you! Look back quickly!”

Steward Qin turned his head, and upon seeing it, his eyes widened, and his mouth agape: “Wang … Wang Ye?”

Behind him, the one that wore a fox fur robe and had eyes filled with a biting cold aura, he was none other than Yue Wang!

Steward Qin was stunned for a moment, and then he went up to greet him with a face full of joy: “Greetings, Master.”

“Uncle Qin, quickly get up. Why are you outside?” Steward Qin’s back was not good. It was the root of his illness from the time when he was taking care of him. Therefore, when he needed someone to guard Jiangnan, Eunuch Cheng insisted on Steward Qin coming so he could feel better.

The smile on Steward Qin’s face became bigger. “My waist was fine a long time ago. It’s all thanks to Miss Mu. Even though Miss Mu is still young, her medical skills are extremely profound. With just a few needles, more than half of the injury on my waist has healed.”

Suddenly, from a distance away, he heard a burst of cheers: “Miss, come down quickly!”

“We are waiting for you. We must win it back today!”

Besides the lake, Mu Yunyao had just arrived when Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and the others provoked her. She couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “You must all think this through. If you continue to lose, I’ll have won all the silver you’ve earned in the past few months. When that time comes, don’t cry!”

“Miss, please do not look down on us. We have spent the last two days practicing, so we must win your silver back. At that time, do not go back on your word!”

“Don’t worry. If you win, I’ll take out another 100 taels of silver to give you guys as a reward.”

“Alright!”

Noticing Wang Ye’s gaze, Steward Qin could not help but slightly narrow his eyes. “Wang Ye, this is Miss Mu and several maids playing on the ice. This old servant is rather interesting to look at. Would you like to go and have a look as well?”

Yu Heng grinned from the side and thought to himself: Wang Ye came all the way here in the middle of the winter, and people were almost freezing this winter. Why would he still feel in the mood to see a few girls playing on the ice?

Before he could finish his thought, he saw Yue Wang walk towards the lakeside. He was stunned on the spot and could not help but look at Steward Qin foolishly: “Steward Qin, this …” Yu Yi hurriedly stepped forward and pulled him back. He smiled at Steward Qin and said, “Don’t worry. I’ll go over to the side and teach him a lesson.” In these few days, he finally understood something. When Miss Mu got involved, Steward Qin was exceptionally unreasonable. If Yu Heng said something inappropriate, Steward Qin would clean up him secretly.

Steward Qin nodded his head before turning around and following Yue Wang’s footsteps and walked to the pavilion at the side of the lake.

This pavilion is slightly higher, so he can clearly see the scenery of the lake. On the other hand, if the people in the lake didn’t look up and pay attention, they would not have noticed the situation in the pavilion.

Yue Wang sat in the pavilion, but his eyes focused on the situation in the lake.

Mu Yunyao had changed into a new set of clothes to make it convenient for ice play. Although it looked like a long skirt, the hem of her dress had tightened a little. It was not as complicated as a skirt. Moreover, it was slightly shortened, revealing the whole foot surface, which was convenient for her to walk on the ice.

She stretched her body a little before putting on her skates and walked into the lake. She looked at the female disciples provocatively, “Have you prepared all the silver taels? If you can’t get the silver, please be careful. I will beat you.”

Nan’er, watching the game by the lake, quickly brought over a wooden box and opened it to reveal some scattered silver taels. “Miss, I’ve helped you guard it. All the sisters have put away their silver taels.”

Mu Yunyao nodded in praise. “Well done, let me win all their silver taels, and then I’ll reward you as a gift to buy some sweets.”

Nan’er was so happy that he jumped up and down on the spot. “Okay, thank you very much, Miss.”

Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and the others on the side disagreed. “Miss, we haven’t even had a match yet. How do you know you’re going to win?”

“Then, we will see the truth.”

Everyone glided to the southern side of the lake and with a single command. Mu Yunyao nimbly and agilely moved forward on the ice like a spirit swallow, throwing apprentices behind her off with ease.

Her figure was remarkably swift and light, and when she moved, her skirt fluttered like a flower blooming by the wind. She was incomparably beautiful.

When Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and the others arrived at the northern side of the lake, Mu Yunyao was already waiting for them with a smile on her face.

“Miss, we’ll compete in three days. When the time comes, we’ll definitely be able to beat you.”

Mu Yunyao chuckled. Nan’er on the side had already run over to her side. Holding the wooden case with a face full of joy, he said, “Miss is really amazing. You’ve won again!”

Mu Yunyao nodded at them. Seeing that Jin Lan and the rest were still unwilling to give up, the enthusiasm in their hearts also aroused: “Do you think it’s just faster than anyone else on the ice? I am in a good mood today, so I’ll show you some tricks. Take a look and learn.” 

“Trick? What tricks can there be on the ice?”

Mu Yunyao smiled but didn’t say anything. She walked forward a long distance and pulled down a red silk curtain from the lakeside. Looking at the length, she nodded with satisfaction. Afterward, she wrapped the silk curtain around her arm and slid it open. Her speed was so fast, and the silk curtains flew away like clouds. She seemed flying on the ice, and the red silk in her hand danced with her, like a red lotus blossoming under the sun, so beautiful that it caused people to hold their breath. Her movements were sometimes hurried and sometimes slow. She was like a thunderbolt that had happened, released from its rage. She was like a clear light of the river and sea, and the deep lake surface blossomed with dazzling splendor!

Gradually, everyone’s breathing became lighter, leaving only Mu Yunyao, who had suddenly started spinning on the lake’s surface in their eyes. They didn’t know how to describe it, but in the end, they could only think of one beautiful word, the beauty is unparalleled!

In the end, Mu Yunyao stopped her movements and let go of the red silk with a slight gasp. Seeing that everyone hadn’t recovered from their shock yet, she couldn’t help but smile proudly. “I said, all of you …” Suddenly, she felt watched. Before finishing her sentence, she looked around and narrowed her eyes. Yue Wang!

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Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife Chapter 157

~ IT’S JINGLING CITY AGAIN ~ 

On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the citizens began to clean their houses and offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God. The Emperor had already sealed off his imperial brush in the Palace and held a banquet to have fun with his subjects.

Just as the banquet was in full swing, Xu Li, the head of the internal servant, and two guards with scrolls in their hands walked in. “Your servant greets the Emperor.”

“Hmm?” The Emperor looked at the guards behind Xu Li and immediately sat up straight. All over his face filled with joy. “Were those two guards sent by Grand Princess Yi De?”

Xu Li hurriedly bowed in reply. “Reporting to Your Majesty, the two are from the Grand Princess’ side. Today, they’ve especially sent two people to deliver a present to Your Majesty.”

The joyous expression on the Emperor’s face deepened as he stood up and walked down the steps himself, “The Grand Princess has always cared for me. Now that she is at Huguo Temple praying for the fortune of the Dali Dynasty, she has not forgotten to present me with such gifts. It really makes me touched.”

The court officials hurriedly chime in, “Yes, Grand Princess Yi De has a deep relationship with the Emperor. Naturally, she’s always worried about His Majesty.”

“The Grand Princess Yi De is personally praying for the blessing of this country. It is truly a model for all the women in this world!”

The Emperor was delighted when he heard that. Grand Princess Yi De was his own sister. Before he ascended to the throne, she had saved his life many times, and their relationship was close. Later on, when he ascended to the throne, he originally wanted to give her unparalleled honor. However, she retreated quickly, burning incense and worshipping Buddha all day, ignoring worldly things.

“What gift did the Grand Princess send over?” The guards quickly and carefully opened the painting in their hands. It was about seven feet long and four feet wide. It was painted with people of various colors. There were all sorts of people drawn on it, and if one looked carefully, one would see that the buildings were all in the style of Jiangnan. The scenery selected a street as the mainline. Thousands of people have different clothes and look lifelike. They all had various expressions, but they all have a smile. Through the screen, they seem to be able to see the happy scene at that time.

The Emperor was shocked as he looked at it, “The painting of the Laba porridge festival in Jingling City? Li Chong ..., This ..., Is this Grandmaster Li Chong’s painting?”

One of the guards quickly reported, “Reporting to Your Majesty, this is a letter personally written by the Grand Princess.”

The Emperor hurriedly received the letter and read it carefully. The court officials on the side felt anxious in their hearts. During this time, which city was most frequently mentioned in the Imperial Court? It was Jingling City. First, at the time of the Emperor’s birthday banquet, Cao Yunnian’s wife sincerely prayed for the Emperor and attracted colorful butterflies to fly in the air. The Emperor was so happy. As a result, Cao Yunnian was promoted to the official. Later on, the spread of the embroidery needle technique in Jingling City counted as a magnificent achievement in educating the people, and the Emperor personally bestowed his reward. The embroidery workshop spread the embroidery needle technique set on fire, and then the Emperor rewarded his handwritten calligraphy once again. It caused the names of Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Lou to rise to prominence. Wasn’t the tea that the Emperor drank delivered by Bu Xian Luo? Now, they have created a picture of the Laba porridge festival. In their opinion, on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, which city has no porridge? How come the Laba porridge festival in Jingling City was painted as a picture and sent to the Emperor? If not for the painting painted by Grandmaster Li Chong, they would all suspect that it was from an official in Jingling City.

All of you intentionally used this move to show your face in front of the Emperor. The Emperor had already finished reading the letter sent by Grand Princess Yi De. When he went back to look at the painting, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat different. “My dear officials, come forward and take a look as well. The common people don’t have much in mind. If you can live and work in peace and contentment, the people will be obedient, and many businessmen will work for the people, but many officials will be dead and fed, which is a pity in my heart.”

“This official is guilty.” Hearing this, all the officials quickly kneeled down and begged for forgiveness, feeling terrified in their hearts. The Emperor muttered to himself for a moment before sighing. He carefully put away the letter from Grand Princess Yi De, “Imperial Elder Sister Yi De wrote this letter to remind me to remember my responsibilities as a ruler. Xu Li, you sent the gift that I have prepared with ten pearls, ten jades, and ten brocades, with the pigeon blood precious stones and rhinoceros horn aloes paid as tribute a few days ago. I will also write a letter to the Grand Princess. You can take it to her to see if anything is missing from her, and you will report it to me carefully. I will personally choose and send it to you.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Xu Li was agitated in his heart, but his face was restrained. He knew that this was his own fate. When the Emperor gave gifts to the Grand Princess in the past, he was bound to send his personal attendant, Eunuch De. He hadn’t expected that it would be his turn to run errands today. The officials kneeling on the floor did not dare to make a sound. They all said that the heavenly family has no affection. However, the relationship between the Eldest Princess and the Emperor as siblings had grown more profound over the years. If there is something delicious in daily life, they must send it to the Eldest Princess. Now, the Chinese New Year, the gift prepared is about to empty the Palace, which is incomprehensible. The head of the internal servant had ordered people to clean up the things on the table. He then brought a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone for the Emperor to write letters. When it finished, the Emperor looked at the court officials kneeling and said, “Alright, get up. Go and look at the paintings the Grand Princess has sent over. You must carefully examine yourself to introspect and understand the responsibility of being a court official.”

“Yes, this subject and others shall obey Your Majesty’s instructions.”

The officials in the crowd hurriedly went to admire Master Li Chong’s painting according to the rank of the official. After they finished looking at it, they were all somewhat moved. This picture was extremely vivid, causing those who looked at it to be engaged. However, although those officials who had always used words as blades similarly moved, they were also worried that the matter wasn’t real, so they all thought to write a notice tomorrow. It would be best if they could urge the Emperor to send an imperial envoy to investigate the specific situation in Jingling City. If it is real, it is natural to give a good reward, and if not, we must suppress this boastful and impulsive work style.

But then again, this painting was sent by Grand Princess Yide, and with that person’s temperament and style, there was a 90% chance that it was true. Alas, other officials have to rack their brains if they want to achieve political success. As for the officials in Jingling City, they seemed to have done nothing. The credit and reputation jumped directly into their arms. It really made people jealous!

Mu Yunyao didn’t know that an unintentional act had set off another wave in the Capital.

Every day during the upcoming New Year holiday is full of different opinions. Thus, she directly made Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo close their business, and a group of people gathered in Jin Xiu Garden to discuss what they should buy for the new year.

In the past half-year, Mu Yunyao has been exceptionally careful with every step she has taken. Su Qing saw it in her eyes and felt pain in her heart. When She saw that Mu Yunyao had become livelier and lively these days, she urged Jin Lan, Jin Qiao, and the others to play with Mu Yunyao in the garden. Everything went according to plan and went smoothly. Mu Yunyao was also extremely happy in her heart, so she solely let go of her temper to play around. Swing, archery, throwing the kettle, taking the ball, ice hockey…, The entire Jin Xiu Garden filled with laughter.

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~ THE REASON FOR SU QING ~ 

 
Only then did everyone react as they exclaimed in praise and secretly looked at Mu Yunyao many times. They didn’t know what was on her mind, which made her capable of creating many patterns on her clothes. The crux of it was that these patterns moved their hearts. Even more, when they saw them, they couldn’t wait for them to come together, especially for those ladies who only felt that their eyes were glued to the clothes and could not retract their gazes. At their age and status, many things were no longer convenient for them to say directly. With the help of their clothes, they secretly pointed out the affection between husband and wife, which is implicit and hazy, and let them yearn for a time.

They had initially thought Mu Yunyao had basked in the glory of recognizing this adoptive family, but now it seemed they didn’t even know who the one was?

At the banquet’s start, the various Madams’ attitudes towards Mu Yunyao and Su Qing became more intimate, almost as if they had a request written on their faces.

Mu Yunyao only pretended not to understand as she smiled and accompanied everyone to finish the feast.

By the time the banquet ended, nearly four hours had passed. After sending off the guests, Mu Yunyao accompanied Lady Jin back to the backyard. “Mother, it’s really been hard on you today.” As she spoke, she took her pulse.

“I am happy today, so I feel worth it no matter how hard I work. Furthermore, you helped me prepare it well, so I don’t feel tired.” Lady Jin looked at Mu Yunyao. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. Her clothes were not only lightweight, but they also kept her warm. The clothes she wore earlier made her body feel a chill, but after changing into the clothes Mu Yunyao had made, she felt much more comfortable. Even the shoes and the soles on her feet felt much better with cotton wool and wormwood. It was soft and good for the body, so she didn’t feel tired when walking.

After finishing her pulse, Mu Yunyao’s smile relaxed: “Mother’s pulse is normal. It seems like my little brother is also happy today, so he’s especially well-behaved.”

“If he is so well-behaved daily, I would have woken up laughing even in my dreams. “Aiyo, look at this little brat. Just after I finished speaking, he was already unwilling to accept it and started beating me up.”

Mu Yunyao lightly touched Lady Jin’s stomach, purposely carrying a bit of anger with her. “You must be obedient and not cause a commotion in your mother’s stomach. Otherwise, big sis won’t listen to you.” It was unknown whether it was a coincidence or not. Still, the fetus that was making a commotion suddenly stopped moving as if he had understood Mu Yunyao’s words, causing Lady Jin to be pleasantly surprised.

Mu Yunyao smiled along with her for a while but didn’t stay for long. “Mother has been tired all day, so you should quickly rest. I’ll come back another day to accompany you.”

“Alright, you and Sister Su are both exhausted. Hurry back and rest.”

“Yao’er will take her leave.”

On the way back, Su Qing was still unable to calm down. “Yao’er, when those ladies saw the clothes you made for Lord Cao and Lady Jin, they became especially warmer to me. Could it be that these clothes can also have such a huge effect?”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but smile, “They aren’t looking at clothes. They’re only looking at the identity clothes represent.”

“What status does an ordinary set of clothes represent?” Su Qing was even more confused. A single set of clothes didn’t have anything special about them. However, when the adoptive Father and Mother put it together, just as the Governor’s wife had said, they fell in love, symbolizing the love of a husband and wife. The various families’ main wives could attend the banquet today. Although they held the title of main wives, they might not necessarily be the most favored in the house. Which families don’t have one or two concubines to block their way?”

“But can a set of clothes help them get a favor?” Su Qing also knew that many concubines were in the back of a big family. As the main wife, she had to face a concubine who was always more favored than her, which made her unhappy. “Although they may not necessarily be able to win the favor of others, at the very least, they can reveal their identities. Only the main wife can wear clothes like this with her husband.” Besides, most of the main wives took a fancy to this identity. As for those who are dotes or not, it didn’t matter at all. Although they can’t say they don’t care, at least half are not in the eyes.

Su Qing nodded and sighed, “I used to think that those Madams lived a good life, but now it seems that they don’t live up to my expectations.”

“The more powerful a person is, the more connections they have inside. Mother will get to know more in the future, and you’ll understand slowly.”

“En, Yao’er, don’t worry. If I don’t understand, I’ll listen and read more. I can always understand it slowly.”

Mu Yunyao naturally knew she was doing all this for her own sake. She only felt her eyes grow hot and couldn’t help but throw herself into her arms. “Mother is so nice.”

“Silly girl.”

After returning home, Mu Yunyao felt rather tired, so she went to rest.

On the street, Steward Qin and the others were busy with their work until the sky turned completely dark, and the hills of rice became empty bags. Gradually, no one came to pick up the porridge.

The person who helped to make the porridge was so tired that he could barely walk. He just sat on the ground and did not want to move. They did not expect that a bowl of porridge would be so sought after by the commoners.

Yu Yi couldn’t help but ask Steward Qin, “Tell me, Steward Qin. Could it be that all of Jingling City’s citizens have come to collect the porridge?”

“I’m afraid it’s more than that.”

“More than that?”

“That’s right. There are many merchants in Jingling City. I just saw many well-dressed men come to collect their porridge. Those people don’t seem to lack this bowl of porridge to drink.”

Yu Yi was even more confused. “Since they don’t lack this bowl of porridge, why did they have to line up here to claim it?”

“Earlier, I told Wang Ye that he should not only look at martial arts and loyalty for the selection. But also see if they have any brains. How do you feel when you see all the citizens of Jingling City gathered together for the porridge today?”

“Speaking of feelings, it seems nothing special except for the warmth in my heart. Oh, and it’s quite tiring.”

“Do you think that being tired is worth it?”

Yu Yi looked around at the citizens who had not dispersed and had smiles. He didn’t know why he felt so tired physically, but he felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. “It’s worth it.”

Steward Qin smiled, “Then that’s it. The person who came to collect the congee is not necessarily missing that bowl of congee, but he rather wants to participate in such a scene. If my guess is right, then Jingling City will become famous again.” The exciting day had come to an end. The night passed, and the sun rose in the east. It was a new day.

Mu Yunyao began to prepare for the New Year. This was her first New Year with her mother since she was reborn. From Su Qing’s point of view, she was with her every day. But from her point of view, it had been many years since she had spent with her mother.

As a result, this year, Mu Yunyao paid special attention and only hoped they could have some good fortune during the New Year and that the following days would be smooth sailing and profitable for them. In addition, she has recognized a pair of adoptive fathers and mothers. She has to prepare more carefully for the New Year’s ceremony.

At this moment, a special gift is sent to the Capital through the fast horses.

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~ PROVIDE FREE PORRIDGE FOR THE POOR ~ 

 
“Yunyao greets Governor Zhang and Madam Zhang. Greetings, Lord Cao and Lady Jin.” At the moment, she would naturally change her tune after officially acknowledging each other as relatives. Therefore, Mu Yunyao would only address them as Lord Cao and Lady Jin.

“Yao’er, get up quickly.” Cao Yunnian looked at her with satisfaction in his eyes.

Lady Jin also stood up and brought Su Qing to greet Governor Zhang and Madam Zhang.

The Governor’s wife personally helped Su Qing up. Her attitude was extremely gentle, “Madam Su, there is no need to be so courteous. Please take your seat quickly! Today is the most important day. We will talk together some other day. “

“Yes. Thank you, Madam Governor.”

The etiquette for recognizing the relatives was actually simple. Yin Hong placed the praying mat. Then, Mu Yunyao kowtowed to Cao Yunnian and Lady Jin to offer them tea.

After receiving the teacup, the two gave many faces, took a big gulp, and ordered someone to bring the tray over. Cao Yunnian removed the red cloth to reveal a golden bowl, a pair of golden chopsticks, a golden spoon, and a longevity lock.

Cao Yunnian passed the items to Mu Yunyao, saying, “From today onwards, you will be my wife’s and me’s adopted daughter. Your Mother and I hope you can live a long, peaceful life.”

Looking at this exquisite set of things, Mu Yunyao’s eyes filled with a genuine smile. “Yunyao kowtows to thank Father and Mother.”

“Alright, get up quickly.”

Mu Yunyao stood up: “Father, Mother, Daughter have also prepared something for you. I hope that Father and Mother will not dislike it.”

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao came in with a tray each.

Looking at the items on the tray, Lady Jin was slightly surprised, but her eyes lit up. “Child, the selection day is particularly close because it’s almost the new year. It has only been four or five days. Why did you prepare so many things?” Two sets of clothes for men and women are on the tray, prepared for Cao Yunnian and Lady Jin. The selected materials are very luxurious. If you look at them individually once the accessories are complete, you can see that some embroideries are particularly exquisite. No matter how fast Mu Yunyao’s embroidery was, she had to do it day and night.

The Governor’s wife couldn’t help but reveal an envious expression, “Yunyao, this child is truly filial. You two can consider yourselves blessed. Put on these two clothes at the banquet later, and let us admire you a little.”

Of course, Lady Jin was willing to give Mu Yunyao a face. She hurriedly nodded and agreed, “Alright, I’ll change in a while.”

Su Qing faces this kind of situation for the first time. Su Qing was a little helpless in her heart, but it was fortunate that Lady Jin treated her so intimately, and Mu Yunyao appeared to be especially dignified and proper. The crowd now held a bit more respect towards Su Qing. They talked to her very gently, which made her feel more at ease.

At this moment, there were porridge kitchens on the various main streets of Jingling City. Steward Qin had temporarily closed Bu Xian Luo and led Wei Yi, Yun Chun, and the others to help cook in the porridge kitchen.

The female embroiderers of Ni Yun Fang were not idle either. Some helped prepare the porridge, while others took the leftover clothes from the store and distributed them to the impoverished families. Seeing the enormous pot and the bags of food piled high behind them, the entire Jingling City was sensational. In the past, some people would give out porridge when celebrating the Laba Festival, but most would only act it. They were carrying two buckets of porridge. Then, they are given to the wandering beggars to show their kindness and spread their good reputation.

How could there be such a kind method of giving porridge? The commoner’s lives were always tight. Although their lives were slightly better this year due to the embroidery needle techniques that Mu Yunyao had taught them, the weather had suddenly turned colder. They needed to buy winter clothes but didn’t have enough silver taels. They thought they could save some silver at this moment, so they took their bowl and chopsticks and went to the streets to line up to receive the porridge. When the commoners got closer to the porridge kitchen and saw the porridge, they couldn’t help but open their eyes wide. Burning firewood was still placed under the temporarily built stove. A large pot of thick porridge was gurgling and bubbling. As each bubble spread out, a delicious fragrance wafted into the air. The porridge even has more benefits. The materials are glutinous rice, barley lotus seed, lily, red date, millet, walnut, lentil, etc. With a slight count, about a dozen or so materials were inside.

Steward Qin smiled as he filled a bowl for the first person to receive the porridge: “Old Man, take your time to drink. If it is not enough, you can drink it again. Just pay attention to line up.”

The old man who received the bowl of porridge beamed, “No need, no need. People won’t be able to eat much when they are old. With this bowl of porridge, I’ll be able to last me a day!”

Steward Qin was surprised. He took a spoonful of sugar from the wooden bucket beside him and poured it into the Old Man’s bowl. “Please enjoy it, Old Man.”

The Old Man was stunned for a moment before bowed and saluted. “Thank you, Shopkeeper Qin. Thank you, Lady Jin and Miss Mu.” Perhaps it was due to the influence of the Old Man’s behavior, so everyone who received the porridge would mutter thanks to Lady Jin and Miss Mu. Even a child who didn’t know how to speak expresses his gratitude while holding the bowl and stumbling, making Shopkeeper Qin really moved.

There were two pots in each kitchen. The wood burned vigorously to cook the porridge, and the speed increased. It still needed to be comparable to the pace of the people who received the porridge.

The majority of the people who received the rice porridge gave up their queue position, stood at the corner of the street with bowls in their hands, and began to drink. For a time, several streets were filled with the fragrance of porridge. The people talked to each other while drinking porridge, cheering and laughing as if the entire Jingling City became warm because of this porridge.

Inside the Cao family’s residence, the atmosphere was so lively. The male and female guests did not rush to take their seats and instead urged Cao Yunnian and Lady Jin to change the clothes that Mu Yunyao had made. They all knew that Mu Yunyao had exquisite embroidery skills and that she had spent three months preparing the New Year’s gift. Now, they can appreciate her craftsmanship; naturally, they don’t want to miss it. After all, this was the first time Mu Yunyao had made a man’s clothes.

When Cao Yunnian and Lady Jin changed their clothes and exited the living room, the lively hall suddenly quieted.

Cao Yunnian wore a dark blue robe embroidered with a dark and mysterious pattern on the collar. There was a cluster of monarch orchids pattern on the hem, and the orchids were vivid and lifelike. As he walked, they seemed to gently unfold the branches and leaves of the orchids, giving him an indescribably gentle and elegant feeling. Cao Yunnian seemed to be ten years younger.

Lady Jin, who was standing to one side, was even more outstanding. Her blue dress was embroidered with clusters of pink peonies that extended from her skirt to her waist, covering her bulging belly flawlessly. It didn’t make her look bloated at all. Instead, it added a sense of elegance to her body.

The most specific thing was that two dark blue butterflies were embroidered on the peony’s side. The butterflies’ wings stretched out as they danced around the peony.

The two sets of clothes looked so gorgeous when put alone. Now that they were placed together, it gave off the impression of a dark blue butterfly on Lady Jin’s body, fluttering past Cao Yunnian’s orchids. The Governor’s wife looked at it for a long time before suddenly praising, “Flower Butterfly. Lord Cao and Lady Jin are indeed a loving couple.”

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~ FILIAL PIETY ~ 

Cao Yunnian couldn’t help laughing and touched Lady Jin’s belly affectionately. “This is our first child. Naturally, I would love to hold him and cherish him even more. Aiyo, the child kicked me! Do you feel it, Madam? He kicked me!”

Cao Yunnian’s eyes were wide open. His face was surprised, and he was grinning from ear to ear.

Seeing this scene, Lady Jin felt her heart soften. “This child is greeting his own father. Speaking of which, I should prepare some clothes for my child after a few days....”

“Madam, you can’t tire yourself out. I remember that Concubine Zhou’s needlework skills are pretty good. She usually has nothing to do, so why don’t you let her prepare some?”

She smiled and nodded, a look of satisfaction flashing through her eyes. Without Concubine Wang these days, Concubine Zhou was rather arrogant, taking advantage of this opportunity to suppress her and let her know what was called restraint. “Then, I’ll send someone to tell her in two days.”

Very soon, the guests who received the invitation arrived individually at the Cao family’s residence.

On the male guest’s side, seeing that Cao Yunnian welcomed the guests personally, they couldn’t help but rejoice in their hearts. “It seems that Cao Yunnian and Lady Jin value Mu Yunyao a lot, but fortunately, they prepared a very generous gift this time.”

As for the women, Mu Yunyao welcomed the guests. Since Lady Jin was pregnant, it was understandable that her body was too heavy, and she couldn’t come out to greet the guests. However, the moment Mu Yunyao stepped out, the meaning behind it was obvious.

Cao Yunnian and Lady Jin were obviously treating her as their own daughter. She was going to be the Young Miss of the Cao family. They couldn’t easily offend her!

Many people were secretly sighing in their hearts. This Mu Yunyao considered having flipped from an ordinary sparrow to a tall branch. Although it can’t be said that she had turned into a phoenix, it could at least be called a peacock. This is an opportunity many people can’t exchange for day and night.

No matter their thoughts, no one would be stupid enough to reveal their real emotions. Hence, everyone’s faces are full of joy. Everyone politely greeted Mu Yunyao and exchanged greetings before entering the hall and taking their seat. After seating themselves, they looked at Mu Yunyao and secretly nodded. It was no wonder that Lady Jin thought so highly of Mu Yunyao. With just this elegant demeanor, it can’t be cultivated by many people for years.

After welcoming all the female guests into the Cao family’s residence, Mu Yunyao first went up to pay her respects before returning to the back to support Lady Jin as she walked out.

As soon as Lady Jin appeared, all the female guests stood up and saluted her one after another. After exchanging some pleasantries, they sat back down.

“Many thanks to the various madams and misses for attending today’s banquet. After the ceremony ends, Yunyao will be my daughter. I hope that everyone will take good care of her and give her some pointers in the future.”

“Congratulations, Madam. Yunyao’s personality is lovable, considerate, and particularly polite. Even if we wanted to guide her, we couldn’t find anything wrong with it.”

“Miss Mu is indeed pleasing to behold. In the future, with Madam’s meticulous upbringing, she will definitely become even more beautiful.”

Facing a string of praises, Mu Yunyao slightly lowered her head, her face red with embarrassment, causing her to become more and more pitiful. Lady Jin had been holding her hand, and their intimacy was self-evident.

Yin Hong soon entered the house and reported, “Reporting to Madam and Miss, the auspicious hour has arrived. We should go to the front courtyard.”

Lady Jin stood up and nodded slightly at the crowd. “Please come and take a look at the ceremony.”

“Alright, how can we miss this?”

Lady Jin clapped her hands towards Mu Yunyao, indicating that she should first change her clothes. Mu Yunyao then bowed and left.

In the backyard, Su Qing saw Mu Yunyao walking over and hurriedly asked, “Yao’er, how was it?” Although Lady Jin had promised, Mu Yunyao’s identity was still there. She feared that someone would make things difficult for her when welcoming other guests.

“Mother, don’t worry. Everything is going smoothly. It’s nothing wrong.”

“That’s great. Seeing that the auspicious hour has arrived, quickly change your clothes.” Su Qing looked at it for a while and felt the red dress was the most splendid. Thus, she directly took it.

Mu Yunyao caressed her red dress, and her expression showed some hesitation. “Mother, even though Father had passed away a year ago, I still don’t want to wear red clothes.”

Su Qing was stunned. A trace of sadness flashed across her eyes. “Although our Dali Dynasty values filial piety, our etiquette isn’t strict. A year of filial piety is enough for the people.”

However, Mu Yunyao shook her head. “Even though you say that, it’s still criticism in a large family with strict rules. So, I should wear that light purple one. I think Lady Jin can understand that.”

“… Alright, then I’ll listen to you. Your father knows how dutiful you are and will definitely be touched!” Mu Cheng, if you are enlightened in heaven, please protect Yao’er. You must have prevented her from suffering as she did in her previous life.

Mu Yunyao changed her clothes and carefully selected her jewelry. Just as she finished packing up, Si Qin came over and sent a message, “Lady Jin has sent someone to hurry you up, Miss.”

“I know. Mother, let’s go now.”

All the guests had already sat in the front courtyard’s main hall. After Cao Yunnian praised Mu Yunyao, he gained another round of praise!

Just as he was about to get someone to invite Mu Yunyao up, he saw a guard hurriedly run in, “Reporting to Lord Cao, Governor Zhang and his wife have arrived. They are currently dismounting from their palanquins at the entrance.”

Cao Yunnian was overjoyed. “I’ll go and welcome them.”

The expressions on the faces of the guests became happier and joyful. Ordinarily, there weren’t many opportunities to meet with Governor Zhang and his wife. Therefore, the guests who were attending today’s banquet were unyielding.

Soon, Governor Zhang and his wife welcomed in. The crowd greeted them once more and politely saluted, and after half an hour, they returned to quiet.

The Governor’s wife’s face filled with a warm smile as she turned to look at Lady Jin, who was on her side. “I also like that little girl Yunyao very much. She has a gentle personality and is also filial. You are truly blessed.”

“Isn’t it? I have been laughing in my dreams for the past two days. Since Madam has arrived at today’s ceremony, I will shamelessly demand your reward for Yao’er.”

“Hehe, I’ve already prepared everything. Why would I need you to ask for it?”

“Then, I’ll thank Madam on behalf of Yao’er and have her serve you tea later.”

“Then I won’t be polite.”

When the auspicious hour arrived, Cao Yunnian stood up, thanked the guests again, and invited Mu Yunyao over.

The crowd couldn’t help but look towards the door and saw Mu Yunyao slowly walking in with Su Qing. She wore a jade-green robe with the pattern of classical smoke and a purple jade pattern skirt. It was obviously a peculiarly cold light purple color. But when she wore it on her body, it made her feel alive. Her skirt slowly moved in different styles as she walked, causing a thin layer of gauze to cover her body.

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~ CAO YUNNIAN IN GREAT FORTUNE ~ 

Mu Yunyao looked at Su Qing, seeing that she had slightly nodded her head, and she couldn’t help but discard the last bit of hesitation in her heart. She stood up, picked up the cup of tea that had not been touched from the table, and stood before Lady Jin. Then she knelt down and held the teacup over her head. Her voice said clearly: “Yunyao greeted Mother. Please have tea.”

Lady Jin quickly took a sip from her teacup as she couldn’t suppress the smile on her face. “Alright. Yao’er quickly gets up.” As she spoke, she used both hands to help her up. She removed a pair of jade bracelets from her wrists and a golden hairpin from her hair, carefully helping Mu Yunyao put them on.

Mu Yunyao accepted it with a face full of smiles, but she didn’t say any words of rejection. Now that she has recognized them as an adopted family, she naturally couldn’t be separated like before. “Thank you, Mother.”

Lady Jin held her hand affectionately, a sincere smile on her face. “Now, I consider having both children!”

Mu Yunyao looked at Lady Jin’s bulging stomach with a pained expression on her face. “Earlier, I used to joke with Madam, saying that when your child is born, I must request a big red envelope from you. Now, I can’t get the big red envelope, but instead take it out to give my little brother as a present.”

“You … You’re actually such a stingy temperament. Rest assured. I’ll naturally give you this red envelope. And when your little brother grows up, he will listen to your orders and run errands for you.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but be happy, “That’s great. I’ll make a thick red envelope for this meeting.”

Su Qing couldn’t hold back her laughter at the side, “Since you recognize her as a daughter, you should offer a cup of tea to Lord Cao. Why don’t you set up a table at Bu Xian Luo tomorrow and treat it as a bustling and lively meal?” 

Lady Jin quickly shook her head. “I treat Yao’er as my own daughter, so naturally, I can’t dismiss it like this. I only came today to discuss it with Little Sister Su. Since Yao’er was willing to call me Mother, I naturally had to help her with my identity. When I return, I’ll ask someone to choose an auspicious day, write a post, and invite the influential people in Jingling City over. We should formally pay our respects and hold a banquet.”

“This.... Isn’t this a bit too much publicity?”

“How is this considered publicity? I was even afraid that the scene would be too small and Yao’er would feel wronged. She is my daughter, so it is reasonable for her to receive such treatment.”

Hearing Lady Jin’s words, Mu Yunyao’s heart is full of warmth. It could also be considered that she sincerely recognized her adoptive mother. “I’ll follow your arrangements, Mother.”

“Alright, don’t worry. Mother will not let you down.”

Mu Yunyao nodded happily, holding Lady Jin’s and Su Qing’s hands, “Then, should I start preparing my clothes now? When the time comes, I’ll have to dress up beautifully.”

“Our Yao’er appearance is beautiful, and she looks attractive in all kinds of clothes.”

Mu Yunyao took their hands and shook them. “The two Mothers actually teased me. I won’t talk to you guys anymore. Now I’m going to the kitchen to see what they have prepared. Then, I will show my hands and treat my two Mothers with filial respect.”

“Then, we’ll have a good meal today.”

Mu Yunyao went to the kitchen and meticulously prepared a table of food. A few of them ate so lively and comfortably.

Before Lady Jin left, Mu Yunyao instructed someone to place a charcoal brazier and a fox fur coat on her carriage and then ordered Yin Hong to take good care of it. Only after that did she send the carriage off with her eyes.

When Steward Qin in Jin Xiu Garden next door heard about this matter, he could not help but inwardly twitch his mouth: “This Cao Yunnian is really lucky.”

Yu Yi had just finished drinking a bowl of ginger tea and savored its taste in his mouth. He couldn’t help but be curious when he heard this: “Steward Qin, what do you mean by that?”

“Cao Yunnian relies on Lady Jin to achieve a meteoric rise step by step. From now on, maybe even Wang Ye will respect him. Isn’t that a great fortune?”

Yu Yi was even more confused. “No matter how powerful Cao Yunnian is, he will still be an official in front of Wang Ye in the future. How can Wang Ye respect him?”

“Since Lady Jin adopted Miss Mu as her daughter, then Cao Yunnian is Miss Mu’s adoptive father! Is that clear?”

“Adoptive daughter, adoptive father, Miss Mu, Wang Ye....The more you talk about it, the more confused I get....”

Steward Qin became furious and immediately threw an account book at him: “Hurry up and scram. I will feel more annoyed when I see you.”

Yu Yi took the account book and flipped through it casually. When he saw the accounts, he couldn’t help but click his tongue: “Steward Qin, you have so much silver on your hands right now. Why don’t you give me a red envelope for the New Year? In this half-year, I have been traveling back and forth between Western Guangdong and Jingling City, haven’t I?”

“If you say any more nonsense, I’ll give you a slap!”

“You’re already so old. How can you not talk well because you’re so angry?” After speaking, Yu Yi hurriedly left the room, causing Steward Qin to snort coldly for a long time.

Based on Lady Jin’s meticulous attitude and the relationship between her and Miss Mu, it was likely that she would arrange the adoption of Miss Mu lavishly. This gift must be carefully considered.

Lady Jin finally chose the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month as the celebration date. She had also decided to use her savings to make porridge in Jingling City, which was especially considered a blessing to Mu Yunyao.

After she heard of this, Mu Yunyao notably took out eight thousand taels of silver and bought some rice to make porridge so that she could cooperate with Lady Jin to donate to Jingling City.

The news of her buying rice and inviting influential people quickly spread throughout Jingling City. Lady Jin wanted to acknowledge Mu Yunyao as her adopted daughter. Many people were not surprised when they heard this. Lady Jin and Mu Yunyao had always been close. Furthermore, recognizing Mu Yunyao as an adoptive daughter made their relationship more stable. 

After the ladies of other families heard this, they shook their heads and sighed. Then, they focused on what kind of congratulatory gift to send.

Cao Yunnian had outstanding political achievements. With Lady Jin’s ninth-rank title and the Emperor’s reward for Mu Yunyao, the three can’t afford to take it lightly. They should make inquiries before giving gifts. It would be better if they could give them what they like. On the eighth day, the Cao family’s residence was cleaned and renewed, and Lady Jin got up early to start preparing. Cao Yunnian, who didn’t pay much attention to this initially, became more nervous as he carefully trimmed his beard in the mirror. He even deliberately took two sets of new clothes and asked Lady Jin to help him choose one.

As she personally helped him put on his clothes, she said softly, “It’s my fault. I’ve been thinking about arranging the banquet these past few days, but I forgot to tell people to prepare more clothes for the Old Master.”

“Madam’s body is heavy, so you and the child should be the first. These two sets of clothes were also made recently, so there’s no obstacle.” Lady Jin smiled as she helped him arrange his clothes, then put on her sewing purse, feeling satisfied. “Since Old Master thinks so highly of his foster daughter, Yao’er. Then, when our child is born, surely we will get blessings in the future.” 

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~ LADY JIN’S ADOPTIVE DAUGHTER ~ 

When Lady Jin took away the New Year’s gift, she immediately had Cao Yunnian deliver it to the Governor’s residence. After seeing it, his face flushed with excitement. He forcefully patted Cao Yunnian’s shoulder and repeatedly instructed people to invite the best master to frame the embroidery with the most meticulous methods. “Brother Cao, don’t worry. I will explain the source of this embroidery and its merits. You and Lady Jin are certainly not to be left out. “ 

Cao Yunnian didn’t say anything, but his heart was joyful. After returning to his residence, he held Lady Jin’s hand when they walked into the garden together. At the same time, he told her about what had happened that day. His previous provocations by Concubine Wang had indeed made him somewhat unhappy. Because of his anger, it had made Lady Jin sad for several days. She had even said words to sever her relationship with the Jin Family in Xi Ling. Later on, he had personally heard how arrogant Concubine Wang was behind his back, so she knew he had done it. At the tip of the horn, he had to spend many days before he managed to coax Lady Jin back. 

Later, when he saw that she worked harder every day while carrying her two bodies, he felt that his previous actions had been improper. Thus, in these few days, as long as there was nothing else, he returned to accompany Lady Jin. The relationship between the husband and wife was much more intimate than in the past. 

When Lady Jin heard Cao Yunnian’s praise of the New Year’s gift, she couldn’t help but talk about Mu Yunyao: “That girl is not only full of emotions and feelings, she also has a way of handling matters. You don’t know, every time I went to visit her in the past few days, she was thinner than before. It really makes one’s heartache when looking at her. Yunyao has put much effort into completing this New Year’s gift and is doing it earnestly. Seriously speaking, we have been smooth in this half a year, and most of them are because of her blessing. Seeing the New Year’s gift is ready, I should prepare a generous present and thank her well. 

“Of course, we have to give a present to Mu Yunyao but look at Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo. Which one of them isn’t trying to get rich every day? How much is this gift to be considered a generous gift? Then, what do you think, Madam?” 

“I am around the same age as Mu Yunyao’s mother, the Su family. I also like Mu Yunyao and have long treated her as a close younger generation. It has been more than half a year. How about considering her as an adoptive daughter? If anything happens to her in the future, taking care of her will be more reasonable.” 

Cao Yunnian thought for a moment. “Madam’s idea is so good, but Mu Yunyao had received a reward from the Emperor. Ni Yun Fang and Bu Xian Luo have golden signs written personally by the Emperor. Even the Governor’s wife gives her high praise. If we recklessly acknowledge her as our adoptive daughter, will it make her think we have something else to do with it?” 

“To be honest with Old Master, if you change someone else, I won’t dare speak this way, but towards Mu Yunyao, I could be sure she wouldn’t have such thoughts. That child is exquisite and delicate. Also, she is meticulous and considerate. She treats me with utmost sincerity. If the child in my womb doesn’t have her, I’m afraid I can’t protect it for a long time.” 

Cao Yunnian saw Lady Jin seemingly sad, and he hurriedly expressed comfort: “Since Madam is so certain, then I naturally have no objections. A few days ago, I invited a doctor to check Madam’s pulse and confirmed that the child in your womb is a male fetus. Now that we have recognized Mu Yunyao as our adoptive daughter, we can consider ourselves have both son and daughter.” 

Lady Jin smiled. “Then I will go to the Su family tomorrow and discuss this with Su Qing before asking for Yunyao’s opinion. Although we adopted her as our adopted daughter, we must still treat her as our biological daughter. I also want to bring her to her marriage, help her choose a kind family, and give her a rich dowry. 

“Alright. Everything depends on Madam.” 

On this day, Mu Yunyao was still lazily lying on the soft couch and saw Si Qin walk in quickly: “Greetings, Miss. Lady Jin is here, talking to Madam, and Madam is sending this servant to invite Miss to come over. 

“It’s snowing today. Why is Lady Jin here?” Mu Yunyao stood up. Jin Lan had already taken a cloak with a hare skin and put it on. After putting it on, she grabbed her umbrella and walked to the warm pavilion in the front yard. 

Lady Jin was smiling as she chatted with Su Qing. She immediately looked towards the door when she heard Si Qi’s announcement. The curtain lifted as Mu Yunyao walked in with light and quick steps. She was wearing a cloak embroidered with cranes and rabbit hair. She revealed a pleated skirt with red pomegranate flower embroidery when she walked in. She had a brilliant smile when she walked in, causing people to raise the corners of their lips curled up in a smile, and their mood improved a bit. 

After passing the cloak to Si Qi, Mu Yunyao bowed. “Greetings, Lady Jin. Greetings, Mother.” 

“Hurry and get up.” Lady Jin signaled Mu Yunyao to move forward and touched Mu Yunyao’s fingers. It was cold, and she quickly squeezed the heater in Mu Yunyao’s hand. Only then was she able to relax. “Seeing you’ve been quite energetic these past few days, I can relax.” 

“Madam has sent people to bring me tonics. Mother stews them for me every day. I’m worried that I’ll become fat like a ball in a few days.” 

Lady Jin was amused by Mu Yunyao, and only after a long while did she stop her laughter. “Today, I have come to discuss an important matter with Sister Su.” 

“Is there something wrong with the New Year’s gift?” Mu Yunyao’s heart tightened. 

“Even the pickiest person wouldn’t have been able to find the slightest flaw in that gift. How could there be any problems?” Lady Jin said, looking at Su Qing, “Sister Su, we’ve known each other for more than half a year. After getting along for so long, you should understand my personality. If you have something to say, I’ll tell you directly.” 

When Su Qing heard this, she could not help but feel nervous. “Madam, please tell me.” 

“During this period, Yunyao helped me a lot, whether it’s the clothes that attracted the butterfly at the beginning or the recipe for Rose Fragrance Dew, which helped me earn much money later. Her diagnosis that there was something wrong with my body helped me solve the knot in my heart for many years. Recently, she taught embroidery needle techniques and made New Year’s gifts without rest every day. I am deeply grateful to Yunyao in my heart.” Seeing that Su Qing was anxious and was about to say something, Lady Jin held her hand to comfort her. Then, she continued, “Sister Su and I are bound by fate. If it were not for you taking care of us wholeheartedly a few months ago, I would not have known what would have happened to the child in my womb. I will always remember these feelings. No matter how generous the gift is, I can’t express my gratitude in case. Therefore, I thought I might as well take Yunyao as my adopted daughter. In the future, we’ll take care of each other as sisters, and this way, you can count on us in Jingling City.” 

“… Madam wishes to take Yao’er as her adopted daughter?” Su Qing was slightly surprised. 

“That’s right. I came here specifically to discuss this with Sister Su. I wonder if you are willing to?” 

Su Qing was ecstatic in her heart. “There’s one more person that dotes on Yao’er. Why would I be reluctant to?” Lady Jin immediately smiled. “That’s great. Such an obedient daughter, I fear Younger Sister will not bear it! Yao’er, what do you think?”

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~ CAN’T WAKE UP FROM SLEEP IN WINTER OF MARCH ~ 

 
Lady Jin only thought that she was comforting her. After nodding lightly, she secretly thought about it and had Yin Hong buy medicines to nourish her body and deliver them. She had to help Mu Yunyao heal her wrists and fingers.

After the embroidery finished, Mu Yunyao felt her entire body relax. After dinner, she went to bed early to rest and slept until the next day. When it was late, she still wasn’t willing to get up.

Su Qing walked in with the Eight Treasures Rice. Seeing her curled up in the blanket, she couldn’t help but pinch her face. “What time is it? Why aren’t you getting up? Nan’er and Ah Mao both already cleaned the yard.” Mu Yunyao still closed her eyes and pretended to sleep, but the corners of her lips couldn’t help but raise slightly, causing Su Qing to pinch her cheeks once again. “You bad girl. Last night, you made a ruckus and wanted to eat the Eight Treasures Rice. Mother brought it to you now just after it cooked. Quickly stop pretending to be asleep, and get up, wash up hurriedly, and eat something. Otherwise, I will take the Eight Treasures Rice to Nan’er and Ah Mao.”

Mu Yunyao hurriedly opened her eyes and threw herself into Su Qing’s embrace. She said in a very dissatisfied and spoiled manner, “Ever since I had Nan’er and Ah Mao, you’ve stopped caring for me, Mother!”

Su Qing hugged her with a smile. “What nonsense are you spouting? If Mother didn’t love you, I would have picked you up long ago, you lazy bum.”

“There are clouds in the ancient saying: spring is sleepy, autumn is lacking, summer is a nap, and can’t wake up from sleep in Winter of March. I’m listening to the advice of the ancients and cultivating my mind and soul!”

After Su Qing heard what she said, she didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She wanted to say something but couldn’t say anything when she thought about how she had been busy working day and night on her embroidery for the New Year’s gift.

At this moment, Mu Yunyao had just gotten out of bed. Her entire body was warm and warm as she lay on her knees. She looked like a little girl, making her look pitiful.

“Hurry up and wash your face and eat. If you still feel sleepy after eating, you can go to bed again.”

Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but narrow her eyes. Her bright eyes filled with a smile. “I knew that Mother loves me the most in this world.”

“You silly child, Mother only has you as her daughter. If I don’t love you, who else can I love?”

Mu Yunyao’s smile grew wider and wider as she rolled around on Su Qing’s knees before finally getting up to put on her clothes.

Su Qing helped her arrange her dress and looked at the blue magnolia blossoms on her sleeves. She couldn’t help but smile. “Mother thinks you’ve grown a lot in the past half-year. When spring comes, I’m afraid your old clothes won’t be able to wear anymore.”

Mu Yunyao treasured the clothes on her body: “This blue magnolia dress was personally made for me by Mother. It fits her body no matter what, so how can I not wear it?”

“You say like that would please and make Mother happy. Mother would like you to grow taller and fatter. If the clothes don’t fit well, you can not wear them.”

“Mother’s hands are a bit better, but I still can’t bear you tired. I don’t have the heart to let you hold the needle and thread to make clothes all day. It is enough for me.”

Su Qing smiled but did not reply. She just watched as she washed up.

Mu Yunyao made up her mind. Previously, she had been busy with embroidery and hadn’t prepared winter clothes. She had wanted Jin Lan and the others to find time to help her make two clothes, but she didn’t expect that Su Qing would do it personally. Now that she had free time, she naturally wouldn’t let her tire herself.

After eating a bowl of warm Eight Treasures Rice, Mu Yunyao felt her entire body warming up. It wasn’t easy to get bored, so she didn’t want to do anything. Instead, she wore a warm fox skin cloak as she guarded the brazier, leaning against the soft couch and sipping tea.

Su Qing looked at her lazy appearance and felt that she was cute and annoying, so she decided to let her be. Jin Lan and Jin Qiao walked in and stayed outside for a while. After dispersing the cold air from their bodies, they arrived in front of Mu Yunyao, “Miss’s place is still comfortable, and I don’t know why it’s been so cold these two days. Judging from that gloomy look, it might have to snow again tomorrow. Even the south would not be so cold.”

Mu Yunyao poured two cups of tea and passed it over, “Have some tea to warm yourself.”

The two of them happily received the teacup. Jin Lan took a sip and sighed softly, “Many thanks, Miss. If Shopkeeper Qin had drunk Miss’s tea, he would definitely not praise me again.”

“Then you should find time to practice your skills properly in brewing tea. I might even send you out to manage Bu Xian Luo.”

Jin Lan quickly shook her head, “Miss, don’t tease this servant. I know her abilities. It’s fine to run errands for Miss. If I were in charge of Bu Xian Lou, I would have fainted in just two days.”

Mu Yunyao smiled and looked at Jin Qiao, “How is the matter that I asked you to inquire about?”

“Reporting to Miss, this servant went to ask Shopkeeper Qin. He said that the female embroiderers of Cai Yue Pavilion had scattered all over the place. It was sure that they would make a move in the next two days. Also, Tan Bawang had already been let out of prison. However, Lord Tan brought him back to Huai’an City directly. It said that he was so thin as if he has suffered quite a bit in prison.” 

Mu Yunyao slightly raised the corner of her lips. “As The County Magistrate Zhao is a straightforward person, he has always been upright in his conduct, and this time, he clearly had the intention of investigating Tan Bawang but didn’t expect that Tan Lin would interfere with his plans and push the blame onto a few of his subordinates. He must be unhappy in his heart. As the parent official of Jingling City, he had to deal with one or two people. It would be strange that Tan Bawang didn’t suffer.”

“Miss, this servant feels that letting Tan Bawang return like this is letting him off too easily.”

“Don’t worry, even if we don’t look for Tan Bawang, he will return to look for us. Lord Tan has been in charge of Cai Yue Pavilion for many years, so he is not someone who will suffer losses. Now that he has a request from us, he lowered his posture, and when Cai Yue Pavillion’s credit for teaching embroidery needle technique came out, he would naturally not put us in his eyes.”

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao couldn’t help but worry. “Since Miss understands, why did you take the initiative to pick him? Spreading such a good thing as embroidery needle technique, no matter who you are looking for, I am afraid that you will be busy with it.”

“There’s naturally a reason for choosing him. If it weren’t for the fact that the dispute between Cai Yue Pavilion and us hasn’t been resolved. I will not use him as a weapon.”

“Although this servant doesn’t understand, from what Miss said, I feel it’s so powerful.” Jin Qiao said with a smile.

“If you don’t understand, you can only think about it. Both of you have great talents. It’s only that you two lack experience and insight. From today onwards, if you two are willing to serve by my side, you should watch, listen, and think more. If you are willing to act alone, whether the Ni Yun Fanf or Bu Xian Luo, I will give you a position as a shopkeeper.”

Jin Lan and Jin Qiao didn’t hesitate at all. They immediately bowed to Mu Yunyao and said, “I am willing to serve Miss.” Mu Yunyao smiled lightly. “Good, since you two are determined to follow and serve me, I won’t treat you poorly.”

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~ ROBBED AGAIN? ~ 

After solving a big concern, Mu Yunyao ate half a bowl of f dumplings, making Su Qing smile. She helped her fill the bow because she feared Mu Yunyao would hold on, “If you still want to eat more. I will make more in two days. Please, you don’t need to hold....”

After Su Qing finished speaking, she felt something wasn’t right and quickly added, “You also need to eat your fill. You seem to have lost some weight these past few days.”

Mu Yunyao blinked and touched her cheek. She turned to look at Jin Lan, “Have I become thinner in these two days?” Su Qing has been cooking and eating nourishing food in the past few days. Even the ginseng sent by Steward Qin had stewed in half. She felt that her cheeks had become a lot rounder. Jin Lan nodded quickly, “Miss, you’ve lost weight after working so hard daily.” Young Miss was a slender woman. Now that she had been sitting in front of the embroidery rack daily, her wrists and neck often felt so much pain that she couldn’t lift them. Especially her wrists and fingers. The fingers always warmed every night. Otherwise, they will swell up the next day, making people feel distressed to look at it.

“Alright.” Knowing they were worried about her, Mu Yunyao didn’t try to differentiate between them. After drinking half a bowl of soup, she returned to her room to continue embroidering the New Year’s gift.

Time flies day by day. Outside of Yuxi City, a caravan finally saw the Yuxi City Gate in the distance after nearly twenty days. Just as they breathed relief, a loud sound of horse hooves approached, and masked bandits appeared unexpectedly like last time. After completing snatch things, they hurry up to leave.

When they finally reached the entrance of Yuxi City, they didn’t even have a single copper coin on them.

When the guards who defended the city saw them, their eyes widened. “It’s you guys again? Are you guys got robbed again?” The last time the bandits stole his tea leaves, he heard the merchant caravan’s owner say he didn’t believe in evil and insisted on transporting it for another time. At that time, he thought that he was feeling wrong. He didn’t expect that it would really end up like this, and they robbed again.

The merchant group’s owner sat on the ground and wailed, “We reported to the officials last time. Why hasn’t Lord Qingtian captured these bandits yet?” The city guards could not help but feel sympathy for them and went forward to help them up, “Don’t give up. The bandits are so bold that the government is unable to capture them. In the future, you will hire more people to accompany the caravan. It will help you play some role or not come to Yuxi City. After doing business, the poor birds here don’t lay eggs. Even if you send the tea leaves over, no one can afford to buy it.”

“But my old rival sent tea leaves to Yuxi City, saying he had made a great profit?”

“You’ve probably been tricked. Who would still be here to do business these days?”

The merchant caravan’s owner cried for a long time. He removed the gold ring on his finger and forced the merchant caravan’s men to stay in Yuxi City for the night. The next day, he left with his men. When they left, the soldiers guarding the city shook their heads against their backs, only to feel that these people were unlucky.

Unexpectedly, almost twenty days later, another caravan approached Yuxi City, this time even closer to the city gates. Just as they were about to enter the city, the bandits seemed to have descended from the sky. They swept all the goods in less than a quarter of an hour.

The city guards waited until the bandits left before they trembled as they walked out of the city gate. Seeing someone crying loudly in the caravan, they hurriedly stepped forward, “Huh? You guys are not from the Wang family?” He thought that the unlucky fellow who had robbed twice had returned. He didn’t expect the person to be different this time.

Hearing that he mentions the Wang family, the people in the caravan cried even louder. “When the Wang family’s caravan returned, they said that they made a large amount of silver in Yuxi City, which is why we followed them here in hopes of opening up a road for a trade route. Who would have known it would snatched away before entering the city? Why is the Heavens so unfair to us and so good to the Wang family?!”

The city guard thought for a moment. “You and the Wang family are enemies, right?”

“Yes. Our Zhang family and the Wang family are irreconcilable!”

The soldier sighed, “Ah, no wonder!” Since they are enemies who cannot be separated, then who are you trying to screw over then? However, the bandits of Yuxi City had never been so rampant in the past. Now that the bandits come here to wander around twice in three days, is it an addiction to the robbery?

Mu Yunyao didn’t know it was lively outside Yuxi City, a few thousand miles away. Currently, she accompanies Lady Jin as she measures the embroidery in her hand. “What does Madam think?” After spending nearly three months, this magnificent piece of embroidery was finally going to complete.

Lady Jin looked at the embroidery on the table, so excited that her face turned red, “Yunyao, I really don’t know how to describe it. It’s great. It’s really great!”

The embroidery in front of her was nine feet long and five feet wide. The edges are embroidered with a bright yellow embroidery thread, the golden characters on the red ground, and the four characters Fu, Shou, An, and Kang shine brightly. At first glance, the momentum is thick and majestic under the clouds of Xiangyun.

Mu Yunyao heaved a heavy sigh of relief. “I felt relieved when I heard Madam say good. I feared my lack of skills would delay the New Year’s gift for the Emperor.”

“Don’t be modest. I dare to say that I can’t find a second person in the Dali Dynasty who can match up to you in embroidery techniques!”

“Madam, you are too kind.”

Lady Jin carefully measured the time it took to brew tea before reluctantly withdrawing her gaze, “Yunyao, you’ve worked hard these past few days. I’ve heard you haven’t even celebrated your birthday and have been busy with this New Year’s gift....”

“I’m young. Where did I use any birthday? Besides, didn’t Madam ask sister Yin Hong to send me a set of headdresses? I have never seen a pure ruby ​​of color. I only look at it. I can’t put it down and can’t bear to wear it on my head.”

October 15 is Mu Yun Yao’s birthday. She hadn’t thought of having a birthday in the first place. That day, she only ate a bowl of hand-rolled noodles made by her mother and felt abnormally satisfied. There was nothing that made her feel happier than this bowl of noodles.

Su Qing also nodded when she heard this, “That’s right. It’s inconvenient for Madam to be in such a condition right now. But she still remembers Yunyao’s birthday. It’s really spoilt her.” She and Lady Jin seemed to be close friends, so she didn’t have many scruples when she spoke.

On the other hand, Lady Jin looked at Mu Yunyao with a face full of smiles. “If I really can spoil her, I’ll find ten sets of eight ruby heads and send them over. Yunyao is really too sensible, causing one’s heart to ache.” Her wrist and fingers were slightly red and swollen, especially her fingers. Because it was pinching the embroidery needles. The tip of her fingers was red and had a layer of callus on them, which made people’s heartache even more when compared to the fingers of her left hand. “In the following days, you rest well and don’t leave any hidden dangers behind.”

Mu Yunyao smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, Madam. Everything will be fine in two days.” The wounds on her body healed so quickly. Not to mention the high-quality ointment she applied every day. After a few days, her body would return to normal. Otherwise, she wouldn’t dare to go all out like this. She was extremely protective of her own body in her past life.

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