Whose little lady is so crazy?

Chapter 568 Making a wedding dress for someone else
"So, Madam is saying that Lord Ye's insomnia at night is not because of the moldy disaster relief grain, but because of Tianxuan?" Hong Xiaoduo was very puzzled after hearing what Madam Xia said.

Tianxuan is very sensible and obedient, so how could she have caused Lord Ye, a fourth-rank prefect, to the point of losing sleep at night?
Even if you have something on your mind and can't sleep, shouldn't it be because of the disaster relief food?

“Young Lady Hong, I have been married to him for seventeen years, and I know him well. Although the matter of the moldy disaster relief grain is serious, I know his character best. He has a clear conscience and will not have trouble sleeping. He is not afraid of losing his official position and going back to being an ordinary citizen.”

Moreover, I asked him, and he only said that he felt Tianxuan was acting a bit strangely, but when I asked him why he said that, he couldn't give a specific reason. After Xia finished speaking, she sighed.

Hong Xiaoduo began to ponder, and Lord Ye's reaction made her feel that it was not scientific.

Logically speaking, shouldn't the mother be the one who still feels uneasy, insecure, and anxious after her son, who has been lost for many years, has finally been found and is back in her life?

Just like Kaiyang's mother, Hua, she always felt like she was dreaming and couldn't believe it was real. She wished she could stay by Kaiyang's side for twelve hours straight, afraid that her child would be gone again when she woke up.

But how come it's the other way around when it comes to Lord Ye?
"Then, Madam, could you tell me in detail about Tianxuan's condition these past few days since she returned to the manor?" Hong Xiaoduo asked.

"Tianxuan has been well-mannered by you. She has been very obedient since she came back. She greets us every morning and cooks for us herself for three meals a day."

Every morning, he would go out to buy ingredients, and in his spare time, he would practice martial arts and swordsmanship in his own courtyard.

Anyway, I didn't see anything unusual about the child. By the way, Miss Hong, in the few days since he returned to the manor, we haven't restricted him from seeing you. We've told him that he can go see you if he wants, but he just smiles and shakes his head.

I guessed that the child was afraid to see you because he would feel reluctant to part and would be sad. He probably forced himself not to think about the separation in his own way. So, he was busy in the kitchen every day and practiced martial arts diligently, just to try not to think about anything else!
Just like I've been doing this for so many years, keeping myself busy with things, so busy that I have no time to think about, worry about, or fret about losing my child.

Although I'll start thinking about it after I stop, I'll try to numb myself for a while.

At that time, I didn't want to forget about the child. It's just that this family isn't just mine. I was upset, but how could the child's father and grandparents feel any better?

Actually, I know they're just like me, but we all try our best to pretend everything's fine." At this point, Xia's voice choked with emotion, tears welling in her eyes.

"I'm sorry, I lost my composure. I hope you'll forgive me, Miss Hong."

"Madam, this is a natural reaction for a mother. There's nothing to laugh about. These past years haven't been easy for you either. But you are much stronger than my son Xiao Liu Kaiyang's mother."

She was consumed by longing for her son, and in her worst moments, she would go mad and not recognize anyone. "Hong Xiaoduo comforted Xia Shi.

Xia had already heard about Minister Wei's grandson from her husband. Hearing Hong Xiaoduo say this now, Xia, who had the same experience as Hua, could naturally understand Hua even more and said, "Perhaps it's because she only has that one child."

Although every child is unique, she still has three children. She can't just ignore the one she lost and focus only on the one she has left.

After Tianxuan was lost, she was heartbroken, remorseful, and frustrated. In fact, she also wanted to commit suicide to free herself.

However, Xian'er, who was only one year older than Tianxuan, carefully wiped away her tears with her little hands and said to her in her childish voice, "Mother, don't cry. When Xian'er grows up a bit, I will go find my little brother and bring him back."

In that instant, she suddenly realized her mistake and completely gave up the idea of ​​committing suicide.

However, she never told anyone about this, and even her husband didn't know.

"Yes, I also think that Madam's analysis is correct. In fact, Tianxuan's master, Feiyan and I also feel the same way. We miss Tianxuan, but we have been holding back from visiting him."

Although Tianxuan has only been with me for a little over two years, I still understand his character. He is not selfish, heartless, or ungrateful.

He was naturally reluctant to part with us, but he had no choice but to accept the best option.

As for Lord Ye's concerns, I think there's no point in trying to persuade him. Just let him be; perhaps he'll resolve them himself in time.”

Xia nodded upon hearing this. Although her conversation with Hong Xiaoduo hadn't actually resolved anything, she felt much more at ease.

As for her husband's insomnia? She'll have someone find a doctor later and ask for a recipe for a sleep-aiding medicinal diet. She'll stew it for him to drink. Since he can't sleep, she'll find a way to help him sleep.

Maybe after a few good nights' sleep, I won't think about it anymore.

The two returned to the living room and soon moved to the dining room with everyone else. Looking at the large round table in the spacious dining room, with its matching lazy Susan made of the same material, Hong Xiaoduo's lips twitched involuntarily. Needless to say, this was also something Tianxuan had ordered.

Earlier on the way, she had made a suggestion to the restaurant staff, though she forgot which one, to put a turntable on the table so that it would be easier to pick up food when there were many customers.

Whether the restaurant listened and followed her advice later is unknown, but Tianxuan did listen and even remembered it, asking her for details on how to make the spinning wheel spin.

Hong Xiaoduo patiently drew up blueprints for him and explained them to him.

Tianxuan seemed to have said that once they had a fixed place to stay, they would definitely have a carpenter make a large round table with a turntable on it.

Unexpectedly, he was a man of action; as soon as he got home, he was the first to buy and use it.

Tian Shu and the others also noticed it and looked at Hong Xiaoduo in unison, as if to say, "Is this the roulette wheel you mentioned before?"

"Tianxuan suggested this turntable, and a carpenter was asked to make it. Tianxuan said that you taught him how to make it, Miss Hong. When his father heard this, he simply had the carpenter make a new table as well."

Miss Hong, you are so knowledgeable! This way of picking up food is indeed very convenient.

Also, Tianxuan said that you had said you didn't mind others learning from you, so you gave the blueprints to the craftsman. Then, the craftsman was so excited that he refused to accept payment.

Yesterday afternoon, he gave Tianxuan a Luban lock that he had made himself, saying it was for him to play with. "Seeing everyone looking at the turntable on the round table, Madam Xia quickly explained.

After saying that, he cautiously asked Hong Xiaoduo, "Young Lady Hong, Tianxuan gave the blueprints for this turntable to someone else. Is that really okay?"

Hong Xiaoduo chuckled and said, "Madam, don't be nervous, it's really alright. The key to this turntable is the wheel between the round plate and the tabletop."

Other carpenters who want to learn the craft only need to take it apart and examine it to understand it.

It's simply impossible for anyone to keep this skill secret and make money off it exclusively.

As soon as she said that, everyone present understood.

Hong Xiaoduo reached out and turned the turntable. It wasn't as smooth as a modern dining table turntable. Just think about it, the materials are different, so the performance will definitely be different.

It's important to know that modern dining table turntables, even the manually operated ones, typically have a stainless steel rotating wheel and track, and the boiling water is also made of stainless steel.

I wonder what material this one from Tianxuan's house is made of. Is it iron? Copper? Or wood? If it's wood, then it must be made of extremely hard wood.

Hong Xiaoduo wasn't very interested in this, and didn't even bend down to peek through the gap between the table and the disc.

"However, Tianxuan didn't give the carpenter away for nothing. He got the blueprints and made a successful finished product, so he can make a small profit in a short time," Hong Xiaoduo added.

At this moment, several servants from the Ye family began setting out bowls and chopsticks on the large round table. The first dishes brought out from the kitchen were several cold dishes, such as boiled mutton and pickled peanuts.

As soon as Hong Xiaoduo and the others sat down, the hot dishes started to be served.

Looking at the familiar, steaming dishes on the table in front of them, their colors, aromas, and flavors tempting, Tianji and the others were initially happy because they could enjoy Tianxuan's cooking again.

But the thought that they would hardly be able to eat it again in the future caused the smiles on their faces to fade visibly.

Looking at the braised chicken feet with preserved mustard greens that had just been placed in front of her, Hong Xiaoduo felt a mix of emotions. She had tried everything she could to help the child improve her cooking skills.

But now, she feels like she's done someone else's bidding.

I don't know when I'll have the chance to taste Tianxuan's cooking again after leaving this place. Sigh!

Soon, Tianxuan and her elder brother Ye Liangwen each carried the last two dishes into the dining hall.

After putting down the dishes, Tianxuan ignored the seat reserved for him and switched seats with Tianquan, who was sitting opposite Hong Xiaoduo. After settling in, she looked at Hong Xiaoduo...