Splendid peasant girl busy farming

Chapter 12059

Now that Ruan Xiaowei is pregnant with three children, Yang Ruoqing can no longer...

Luo Fengtang also sighed softly: "The truth will eventually come out. I suggest we keep quiet about this and pretend we know nothing!"

Yang Ruoqing nodded: "That's what I told Da'an before."

“I said I could turn a blind eye to this, but if he wants to protect Ruan Xiaowei and the children in her womb, and also wants to take care of Xiaohua and her children, then he should have the ability to keep Xiaohua from knowing for the rest of her life. If she knows, it will be a complete and utter harm; if she doesn't know, and keeps it a secret for a lifetime... that's his ability!”

Luo Fengtang nodded: "Since things have come to this, this is the only way."

Yang Ruoqing shook her head, utterly exhausted: "As for Hua'er, I've done my best. Perhaps, this is her fate..."

He went to great lengths to help Xiaohua get rid of the mistress, but fate had other plans, planting a bombshell in the mistress's belly. Man proposes, God disposes. Damn author...

That night, Yang Ruoqing still went to her parents' house next door with Luo Fengtang for the Lantern Festival reunion dinner as usual.

She was originally not in the mood to go, but Luo Fengtang gave her some advice, making her understand that if she didn't go, it would inevitably arouse suspicion from Yang Huazhong and Madam Sun.

Besides, today is the joyous day that He Lian'er's pregnancy has been discovered, and Yang Ruoqing has already decided to turn a blind eye to Da'an's affairs. So, let's not change our plans and just go.

"I'll go tidy up, change my clothes, comb my hair, and wash my face," Yang Ruoqing said.

Luo Fengtang nodded, "No rush, take your time getting ready, I'll wait for you."

……

The atmosphere in the third room was incredibly cheerful that night. Since Da'an was taking Feng'er back to Changhuaizhou ahead of schedule the next day, not only did the Luo family come over for the family reunion dinner tonight, but Xiao Duo and Xiang Shengnan also brought their daughters to join in the fun.

Old Man Sun and Old Man Yang also came. In the main room of the third house, two large square tables were put together, and everyone sat around the tables according to seniority, making it a lively scene.

With Xiaohua and Xiaoduo by her side, Mrs. Sun bustled about, busy arranging the dishes.

Da'an and Xiao'an were also helping to entertain the guests.

He Lian'er was a key protected person. Sun Shi didn't want her to do anything and forcibly "pressed" He Lian'er into the hot tub.

So He Lian'er called Rou Rou into the fire bucket and helped Rou Rou fix her little braids.

Rou Rou's facial features resemble Xiang Shengnan's, and she is very beautiful, but her body shape and frame are a replica of her birth mother, the female general.

Some unsuspecting villagers and relatives praised the little girl for drinking milk and eating beef from birth, saying she grew up like a tomboy.

Only Yang Ruoqing, Sun Shi, and Xiao Hua, who knew the truth, understood that Rou Rou took after her birth mother; it was due to genetics.

In Yang Ruoqing's words, Rou Rou will grow up to be a "tough girl". The Xiang family has no sons, and the cattle dealer and Xiang Shengnan's father have always been hoping to hold their eldest grandson.

This wish will most likely not come true, and the future pillar of the Xiang family will probably be this Rou Rou.

Rou Rou, a woman of exceptional talent and courage, is truly a chosen one.

"Sister, brother-in-law, you've arrived. Please come and sit down."

A voice that annoyed Yang Ruoqing rang out in front of her; it was Da'an coming to greet the couple.

Yang Ruoqing snapped out of her thoughts and coldly swept her gaze across Da'an's face.

Da'an looked embarrassed, his gaze towards Yang Ruoqing filled with guilt and a cautious attempt to please her.

I felt more humble than ever before!

Yang Ruoqing really didn't want to see him like this!

“Okay!” Luo Fengtang knew Yang Ruoqing’s feelings. He nodded to Da’an, easing Da’an’s embarrassment, and then led Yang Ruoqing to their seats.

Tuantuan and Yuanyuan were playing over there when they saw their parents coming. The two boys rushed over and lay on Yang Ruoqing's lap.

Upon seeing the two children, Yang Ruoqing finally showed a normal smile.

"Play later, dinner's almost ready. Have you washed your hands?"

"We washed up, Grandma took us to wash up."

"Okay, then sit still and don't run around anymore."

"I want to sit with my mother."

"I also want."

"Okay, one person on each side, sit next to me."

We didn't set up a small table for the children tonight, so adults and children sat together, making the meal even more lively.

Looking at everyone's cheerful expressions, Yang Ruoqing realized that Da'an's so-called well-intentioned lie had not been exposed. She also noticed Xiao Hua's smiling face as she busied herself with various tasks.

"Alright, everyone has their own tribulations and their own destiny. I'm just an outsider, so it's good to play dumb and be careful what I say!"

……

After dinner, Mrs. Sun saw that all her children were around her. She originally wanted to keep her daughters around for a while longer.

Because Xiaoduo and Xiang Shengnan are staying here tonight.

However, Yang Ruoqing returned to the Luo family early, citing that she was feeling a little tired.

Sun Shi had no suspicions and let Yang Ruoqing go. When Yang Ruoqing returned home, she handed the children over to Rong Gu and Ling Lan, and then soaked in hot water to relax and rejuvenate.

The next morning, Da'an and Feng'er left Changping Village and returned to Changhuaizhou.

Yang Ruoqing didn't go to see him off; she was fast asleep in bed.

I don't even want this little brother anymore, why would I give him away?
Whatever, whoever wants to give it to can give it to them!

However, while Yang Ruoqing could be willful, Luo Fengtang could not. He still fulfilled his duties as her brother-in-law and saw Da'an and Feng'er off on Yang Ruoqing's behalf.

When the Sun family inquired, Luo Fengtang's exact words were, "Qing'er had insomnia last night after drinking tea, and she hadn't woken up this morning, so I took the liberty of not waking her."

Fortunately, the Sun family didn't care about these things; they asked a question and then put it aside.

But Da'an's gaze dimmed slightly.

My brother-in-law was just trying to save face for everyone. My sister wasn't having trouble sleeping because she was drinking tea.
My sister hates me, her little brother! Sigh!

What have I just created?!
Before leaving, Da'an came to Xiaohua's mother and the others again.

Xiao Hua held Jun'er in her arms, with Fuwa standing beside her.

Da'an patted Jun'er's head, then bent down to kiss Fuwa, and finally straightened up, his gaze falling on Xiaohua.

Xiao Hua was also looking at him.

Xiaohua's eyes were filled with reluctance, her heart overflowing with unspoken words. She worried about the father and son's daily life over the past two weeks, whether he was being too strict with Feng'er's studies, or whether he was neglecting supervision and causing Feng'er to become distracted by play. But what worried Xiaohua most was the troubles Da'an was dealing with outside. They had finally managed to get rid of Ruan Xiaowei before the New Year, and had managed to bring Da'an's heart back home. Xiaohua was genuinely worried that as he navigated the political landscape, dealing with all sorts of people and forces, what if, after losing Ruan Xiaowei, another Liu Xiaowei or Zhao Xiaowei appeared?
But Xiaohua dared not say these words aloud, for it would upset him.

"Da'an, take good care of yourself in Changhuaizhou..." Xiaohua murmured.

Da'an gazed at Xiaohua with gentle eyes, a faint smile blending apology and pity in his gaze.

"Don't worry about me, I'll take good care of myself and Feng'er."

"You and Fuwa and Jun'er stay at home and rest until after Qingming Festival. I will try my best to come back and pick you up myself. If I can't come back in time, I will send someone to pick you and your children up."

Hearing Da'an's promise, Xiaohua's heart was put at ease. As a woman, what she feared most was that her husband would become fickle and find various reasons to live apart from her.

Fortunately, whether in the capital or in Changhuaizhou, Da'an never thought about living apart from me. He always wanted to bring me and the children to his side so that we could be reunited.

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back and pick us up," Xiaohua said softly.

Da'an smiled, and before leaving, he bent down and kissed Fuwa on the forehead again.

This daughter is his favorite, and he is a typical doting father to his daughter.

If this child knew that his father was about to have another child outside, he probably wouldn't even acknowledge his father anymore.

Therefore, Ruan Xiaowei's matter must be kept a secret and never, ever let Xiaohua know about it.

Da'an felt the burden on his shoulders growing heavier and heavier.

If he could turn back time to a year ago, he would rather never have met Ruan Xiaowei and never have gotten involved in this karma...

……

Yang Ruoqing turned over, hugging a corner of the blanket and facing the inside of the bed, and opened her eyes.

All sleepiness vanished from his eyes, leaving only a clear, lucid gaze.

A moment later, Luo Fengtang returned.

"Qing'er, Da'an and Feng'er have already set off." After entering the room, he took off his cloak and hung it on the clothes rack next to him, then turned and walked to the bedside.

He had just entered when he noticed that Yang Ruoqing was already awake, which is why he spoke up immediately.

A soft "hmm" came from inside the curtained room, and then there was no more sound.

Luo Fengtang lifted the curtain, bent down and sat down by the bed, handing over something: "This is what Da'an asked me to give you before he left."

Yang Ruoqing glanced at the words written on the white envelope: To be opened by elder sister.

A helpless smile curved her lips. "Sigh!"

She sat up, propped the pillow against her lower back, and began to open the envelope.

Luo Fengtang took a cotton-padded coat from the side and draped it over her shoulders. While she was reading the letter, he turned and went to the bathroom to prepare hot water and a towel for her to wash up later.

When he came out of the bathroom and returned to the bedside, he had a bowl of warm water in his hand, to soothe her stomach and start a new day.

"Qing'er, have some water," Luo Fengtang said.

Yang Ruoqing nodded and handed the letter back to him: "Take a look at it too."

Luo Fengtang took the letter and read it quickly, while Yang Ruoqing picked up her water glass and sipped it slowly.

A spoonful of acacia honey and two rosebuds were added to warm water, creating a sweet and fragrant dish that is perfect for lubricating and starting the day's digestive system.

"Tang Yazi, what are your thoughts after reading Da'an's letter?" Yang Ruoqing asked.

Luo Fengtang shook his head helplessly: "I can only say that he brought this trouble upon himself."

If only you had known then what you know now! A man who is too greedy will only exhaust himself, ultimately hurting and failing both sides. It's really not worth it! Keeping a small family together, living an honest and upright life, allows you to sleep soundly!
Yang Ruoqing also sighed: "I'm speechless about this younger brother."

In the letter, Da'an kept begging Yang Ruoqing to keep this secret and not to mention it to anyone except Luo Fengtang, including Yang Huazhong and Sun Shi. As for Xiao Hua, she absolutely could not be told.

In his letter, Da'an practically kowtowed to Yang Ruoqing. His words were so humble that Yang Ruoqing suspected he was emotionally unstable while writing the letter, his hand trembling as he held the pen, and he even shed tears of regret.

The unstable, somewhat hasty and messy handwriting, as well as the obvious water stains on certain parts of the letter, make it easy to deduce the circumstances at the time.

"Qing'er, shall we reply to Da'an?" Luo Fengtang asked again.

Write him a letter to put his mind at ease.

Yang Ruoqing shook her head: "I've decided to get out of this and won't do anything."

A reply? To put everyone at ease? That's not going to happen.

If you do something greedy, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself!
“Let’s be happy and do what we should do,” Yang Ruoqing said, then finished the last sip of honey and flower petal water in her glass. “The Lantern Festival is over now, and out of courtesy, I think we should take some time to visit Zuojiazhuang before you return to the military camp.”

On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Zuo Junmo and his son Zuo Jinling came to pay their respects, and they even chose to do so on Yang Ruoqing's thirty-sixth birthday.

Although the man is in a marriage relationship and needs to take the initiative, the woman should not be impolite either.

Luo Fengtang thought for a moment, "Today is the sixteenth of the first lunar month, how about we set off tomorrow? We can rest for another night in Huguang County and arrive at Zuojiazhuang on the morning of the eighteenth of the first lunar month."

It satisfies the requirement of visiting on an auspicious day, and also ensures that the time is in the early afternoon.

It would be impolite to arrive on an odd-numbered day or in the afternoon.

Yang Ruoqing readily nodded: "I think it's a good idea."

“We’ll be staying there for at least three or four days. Will my uncle and aunt be able to manage things back home?” Yang Ruoqing asked again.

Actually, there's nothing else to deal with. The only thing I need to deal with is the Zhou family, in case Luo Da'e...

Luo Fengtang and Yang Ruoqing were clearly thinking the same thing. "Logically speaking, it shouldn't be such a coincidence that Aunt Da'e had a problem right after we went to Huguang County. And judging from her condition, it shouldn't be that quick."

Yang Ruoqing nodded: "In that case, let's go according to our own plans. As in-laws, we have an obligation to pay them a visit!"

……

When Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang told Luo the blacksmith and Wang Cuilian about their planned visit to Huguang County the next day, the two elders were very supportive.

“We should have visited them long ago. The Zuo family are our real relatives!” Wang Cuilian said, referring to her beloved granddaughter’s in-laws.
"Auntie, would you like to come with us?" Yang Ruoqing asked again.

Wang Cuilian shook her head, glancing at Luo the blacksmith out of the corner of her eye. "I'll go when I have time later. I won't go this time. Please tell Grandma Zuo for me and your uncle."

Yang Ruoqing had long expected that the two elders would not be able to go. The blacksmith Luo was thinking about Luo Da'e, and Wang Cuilian was thinking about the blacksmith Luo. The question she asked just now was merely to confirm it.

He sent Ping An to the mountain camp to deliver a message to Luo Wuyou, telling her to prepare to return home, as she was leaving the next day.

Then, Yang Ruoqing took some time to go to her parents' house next door to let them know, so that they wouldn't be confused if they didn't see her family for the next three or four days.

After greeting everyone, she returned home and, together with Luo Fengtang, began preparing for their trip the next day.