Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 11906

But she and Luo Fengtang had discussed it and decided that this matter should be kept absolutely secret, even from their own family.

This is similar to how she only told Luo Fengtang the secret that she was a time traveler.

Similarly, the Dragon Cloud Pill, the Qiankun Ring, the Blade Spirit, and other elements... should also not be told to them.

Not telling them is actually another way of protecting them.

"Actually, I've been looking radiant these past few days, you just haven't noticed." Yang Ruoqing deliberately made up an excuse. "First, Zhi'er got into high school, which made me very happy, and then your father came back, a double celebration."

"It's true that people are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion. Qing'er and Tang Yazi don't look like they're in their 30s at all. They look like a newlywed couple!"

These words came from Yang Huazhong, and no one could refute them because they were indeed true!

After racking his brains for a while, Luo Fengtang finally found inspiration in Yang Ruoqing's words.

"Me too. When I heard the good news about Zhi'er and Jinling High School, I was overjoyed. I've never felt so happy!"

When Dazhi heard that his father's return to youth was partly due to his passing the imperial examination with top honors, he proudly puffed out his chest.

"Father, I have lived up to your and Mother's expectations and support over the years. Although I did not make it into the top three, I will continue to work hard and not let you and Mother down!"

Luo Fengtang nodded in satisfaction. Yang Ruoqing then took Nini from his arms. Luo Fengtang went to Dazhi and, looking at his slender son, patted him on the shoulder.

"In your mother's and my eyes and hearts, you brothers and sisters have always been our pride!"

"father!"

Dazhi was moved, and his nose felt a little sore.

Luo Wuyou stepped forward and took Luo Fengtang's arm. "Father, I haven't even taken the imperial examinations. Am I your pride?"

Luo Fengtang focused on Luo Wuyou: "Absolutely! From the moment you were born, even if you do nothing, you are your father's pride!"

"Eh~" Luo Wuyou deliberately shrugged his shoulders exaggeratedly, "Dad, just say it, as long as I'm not too bad, knowing to run home when it rains is something you can brag about!"

"Silly child, even if you don't run home when it rains, Dad won't let you get soaked!"

Luo Fengtang is not very humorous; he is straightforward and uncompromising.

Just like now, when he said these words in a serious tone, almost everyone present, except for a few ignorant children, had no doubts. They thought he was lying, or that he was just saying this to make Luo Wuyou happy.

"Everyone, don't stand in the yard. If people pass by the gate, they'll think our family is doing something strange!"

Yang Ruoqing smiled and reminded them, "Come on, let's all go inside, especially the children, don't catch a cold."

The wind was strong and cold in the yard. Although the children were dressed warmly, they couldn't withstand the cold wind.

So the group went to the main room. Luo Fengtang reached out with both arms and scooped up his two sons, who were dressed like little bears, and carried the two boys into the main room.

This made the two boys extremely happy. They couldn't remember anything from when they were younger, but the most recent things they clearly remembered were:

There are only three people in this world who could reach out with both arms and scoop them both up in their arms at the same time:

My uncle.

Second brother Chen'er.

And Dad!
Even my eldest uncle and eldest brother won't do!

My sister won't do either!
Oh, I forgot one, there's also my brother-in-law, Zuo Jinling!
This time when we went to Huguang County, my brother-in-law, Zuo Jinling, hugged them like that again. But he had only just picked them up for a moment when my sister ran over and pulled them off.

My sister is afraid my brother-in-law will be overworked. My sister is wicked!
So when they entered the main room and Luo Wuyou was about to pull them both off their father Luo Fengtang's arms, the two of them were already prepared. They grabbed Luo Fengtang's clothes tightly with their little hands, and Tuantuan even shouted, "Sister is naughty again!"

Yuanyuan also shouted, "This is the second time! Our patience has its limits!"

Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang both understood the implications of their words. "What's going on?"

Luo Wuyou's face flushed slightly, as if she had thought of something.

"Don't listen to their nonsense, there's nothing going on."

“Sister is lying, she clearly did!” Tuantuan said confidently.

"Little Tuantuan, are you trying to rebel?" Luo Wuyou smiled, but secretly he was rubbing his hands together in anticipation.

Clearly, the older sister's intimidating presence is quite effective on Tuantuan and Yuanyuan.

Tuantuan's eyes darted around. Then, she passed the buck to Yuanyuan: "You tell us."

Yuanyuan shook her head vigorously, her voice muffled, "I dare not, I'm afraid my sister will hit me!"

"Don't talk nonsense, I love you all the most, I won't hit you!" Luo Wuyou said with a forced smile.

The two brothers immediately burrowed into Luo Fengtang's arms, too afraid to show their faces.

Luo Wuyou, seeing that things were going well, stopped trying to pull them down. Instead, he turned around and sat on a stool next to them, reminding them, "That's enough for you two. Dad's been riding a horse for so long, his arms are sore. Get off and play by yourselves in a little while!"

The family's laughter carried far on the night breeze.

Outside, it was a freezing winter night, and the twilight was so thick it seemed impossible to break through. Inside the main room, Luo the blacksmith, Yang Huazhong, Luo Fengtang, Dazhi, and the children remained, chatting and laughing together, catching up on everyday life.

In the kitchen, Yang Ruoqing rolled up her sleeves and took charge of cooking, while Sun Shi and Wang Cuilian also pitched in.

Today, as Luo Fengtang returned, both of her elders were eager to prepare their signature dishes for her to try.

If both the auntie and the mother are so enthusiastic, Yang Ruoqing is even less likely to lag behind.

Moreover, she hadn't had much time to realize the true state of her body inside after she looked ten years younger.

Now, while cooking, she secretly took the time to really experience it.

Then, she came to a realization.

If we compare her body, inside and out, to a car, then her car has undoubtedly undergone a major overhaul at a 4S dealership. Not only were the interior and exterior dusted, repainted, polished, and given a brand-new look, but even the engine and other components have been completely upgraded.

If this major maintenance isn't done, this 'car' might only have 40 to 50 years of lifespan left.

Because of this major maintenance, the lifespan of this car has been greatly extended. Under normal circumstances, it may be able to run for another 80 to 90 years without any problem!

If she continues with her health regimen and fitness routine, Yang Ruoqing feels she could live to be over 130 years old.
"Qing'er, you look younger and younger, you're young in every way."

Suddenly, Sun's voice drifted into Yang Ruoqing's ears.

Yang Ruoqing snapped out of her thoughts, turned her head and looked around, and found that not only Sun Shi, but Wang Cuilian was also silently observing her.

The eyes of the two elders were filled with joy and love; clearly, they were overjoyed by the changes that had occurred in them.

Yang Ruoqing smiled and said, "Mom, the way you're talking makes it sound like I used to be very old."

Mrs. Sun quickly realized the flaw in her words and hurriedly smiled apologetically, saying, "No, no, how could that be? My Qing'er has never aged!"

Wang Cuilian added from the side, "What your mother means is that you look even younger than before!"

A long, long time ago, when Yang Ruoqing was full and lying in bed unable to sleep, she would start to have all sorts of wild thoughts.

He fantasized that if he could live forever, and he had an elixir that could only be given to one person.

After consuming it, that person will also gain the same ability to live forever. So the question is, to whom will she leave this elixir?

Is it your intimate partner beside you in bed?

Or perhaps it's the parents who worked so hard to raise you.

Are they the children she carried for ten months and gave birth to?
Or are they your own family, siblings, or friends?
Honestly, this is a really difficult choice. The reason is simple: there's only one elixir, and there are too many people I care about...

There wasn't even enough time to divide the elixir; she gave it to this one, but couldn't bear to part with that one, and vice versa...

It's really frustrating.

However, after much thought, if she could only give it to one person, she would definitely leave it to Luo Fengtang!
The reason for not giving it to my parents is that if I give it to my father but not my mother, then my mother will be very lonely.

Moreover, even if it were given to one of the parents, they probably wouldn't want to eat it and would prefer to save it for their other children or grandchildren.

If we give the elixir to Dazhi, Chen'er, Wuyou, Tuantuan, or Yuanyuan... we can only choose one child to give the elixir to. What about the other children? There's no way to do that.

Even the chosen child, she or he, has someone they want to be with, and their own child...

So, after thinking it over, it's not suitable or fair to give it to anyone else. The best solution is to keep it for your partner!

Furthermore, Yang Ruoqing also thought that if she and Luo Fengtang took the elixir of immortality and became ageless, then even if their children grew old, they would still have descendants in the world.

She and Luo Fengtang can protect this bloodline for generations to come...

Although the Dragon Cloud Pill is not a magic pill and cannot grant immortality, it has indeed raised the upper limit of life.

This was truly a part of fantasy coming into reality. Yang Ruoqing was secretly excited. She had reached this level by consuming the Dragon Cloud Pill, while Luo Fengtang had reached this level by improving his martial arts cultivation.

In other words, if Chen'er continues to improve his martial arts, he may be able to take this step in the future if he has the opportunity!
Okay, that's for the future. I don't want to think about it now; I can't figure it out anyway.

It feels like just yesterday at this time, I never imagined that I would be twenty years old again today!

……

Dinner was being prepared in an orderly manner, with wisps of smoke rising from the kitchen and the aroma of the food wafting out, making it exceptionally tempting.

Sun made one of her signature dishes, which was also Luo Fengtang's favorite: braised pork with sweet potato noodles.

"Mom, this sweet potato starch stew is really well made. Each piece is thick and firm, and it doesn't fall apart at all."

Looking at the incredibly beautiful sweet potato starch stew in the bowl, Yang Ruoqing offered her heartfelt praise.

Every time she tried to make sweet potato starch dumplings like Mrs. Sun, she could never succeed.

Either it's too runny and sticks to the bottom of the pot, preventing it from setting, or it's too thick, with the outer layer burnt while the inside is still raw...

After trying a few times and failing several times, Yang Ruoqing eventually gave up and stopped trying.

"I just make do with what I have, it's barely edible, hehe." Hearing Yang Ruoqing's praise, Madam Sun calmly plated the braised pork and sweet potato starch dumplings while smiling modestly.

Yang Ruoqing said, "A master! Mother is indeed a master, a master at making sweet potato stew!"

At the same time, the sound of Wang Cuilian cooking food being taken out of the pot could be heard from the pot outside.

"Qing'er, bring a deep plate, okay? There's a lot of braised chicken, and the original plate can't hold it all!"

Tonight, Aunt Wang Cuilian prepared her signature dish for Luo Fengtang: braised free-range chicken. The chicken was also infused with wild mushrooms picked from Mianniu Mountain, making it a perfect combination of freshness and deliciousness!

"Coming!" Yang Ruoqing responded, and took a deep, light gray ceramic bowl to the open-air stove in the yard.

"It smells so good!" Yang Ruoqing held the large bowl in both hands, wishing she could eat a few pieces of chicken right now, especially the chopped chicken leg meat, which was small and delicate, with a small round chicken bone in the middle, surrounded by rings of tender, reddish-brown chicken meat, and a layer of slightly curled chicken skin on the outside...

Take a slurp, sucking the skin and meat together into your mouth—it's so satisfying!
Ronggu was helping Wang Cuilian at the stove when she looked up and said, "Madam, this chicken is cooked so well, you can smell the aroma from far away."

Yang Ruoqing said with a smile, "With the two elderly ladies' excellent examples before me, I feel a lot of pressure when it's my turn!"

Wang Cuilian beamed with joy at the compliment. As she took off her apron and handed it to Yang Ruoqing, she encouraged her with a smile, "Qing'er, we all know how good your cooking is. Don't worry, your dishes will never be bad!"

Thinking of Luo Fengtang's doting affection for Yang Ruoqing, Rong Gu smiled and said, "Madam, you can cook with your eyes closed, as long as it's your cooking, our General will like it!"

Wang Cuilian was taken aback for a moment, then realized what she meant and hurriedly nodded with a smile: "What Aunt Rong said is true. The food that our Tang boy likes the most is still the one you make, Qing'er!"

Yang Ruoqing first glared at Rong Gu with a smile: "Even you're teasing me now?"

Rong Gu wasn't afraid at all. Instead, she said frankly, "I wouldn't dare. I'm just telling the truth. If you don't believe me, go ask Linglan and Shaoyao. I guarantee they'll say the same thing as me."

Yang Ruoqing was speechless. These people had been spoiled by her.