Transmigrated into the fat wife of the future prime minister

Chapter 35 A Thoughtful Concubine

Xu Qingmeng said expressionlessly, "Your body is your own, not mine. If you don't take good care of it, no amount of reminders from others will help. Besides, don't worry, if you get seriously ill again after the exam, since we have money, I'll take care of it for you and even arrange for you to have a concubine to bring you good luck."

Gu Yunyi's face darkened as he looked at her expressionless words. But who told him to treat her like that and say such harsh words, telling her not to have any feelings for him anymore? Now, thinking about it, he was filled with regret.

However, he is not someone who gives up easily; he will strive for the rest himself.

Gu Yunyi wanted to say something, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Xu Qingmeng didn't give him a chance. She turned around and handed him the ginger soup she had prepared. "Drink it and warm yourself up."

Because there were more people helping out, the steamed buns sold out much faster than usual today, and the shop closed 25 minutes earlier than usual.

After He Shi and Xu Qingmeng's nephew and niece finished tidying up, they came into the backyard. Xu Qingmeng hurriedly brought breakfast to the table.

"I was in a rush this morning and didn't have time to welcome you all. Let's have a good meal first, we'll be busy at noon!"

The basket contained large steamed buns, all with meat filling, except for two vegetarian ones, which Xu Qingmeng kept for herself. There was also hot and spicy soup, and Xu Qingmeng had also boiled a lot of eggs for anyone who wanted to eat.

Eggs are a precious commodity. In the past, the Xu family reserved eggs for their aunt, Xu Qingmeng. If Xu Qingmeng didn't want any, they would be given to Xu Xinting. No one else could even dream of eating them; they couldn't just eat them casually.

Xu Xinting and Xu Xun sat there, both somewhat reserved, not daring to reach out and take it, and then looked up at Xu Qingmeng.

Xu Qingmeng also realized that the original owner had been pampered since childhood, while the other children were treated like they were adopted. Only Xu Xinting was somewhat pleasing to the eye, and she could occasionally eat some good food. Alas, it was all the original owner's fault!

Xu Qingmeng placed two eggs in front of each of them, and then took two steamed buns and handed them over: "Eat up, you're still growing. Do you think your aunt would eat you both? You have to finish these, or your aunt will get angry."

Xu Xinting: "Auntie, then I'll just eat vegetarian food."

These meat-filled buns cost three coins each, and they also have eggs and steamed buns—this is too extravagant!

Before Xu Qingmeng could speak, Yun Sheng tilted her head and said, "Sister and sister-in-law both like to eat vegetarian food, right?"

They are all carnivores, but if they have no other choice, vegetarian fillings are definitely their first choice. However, if there are braised pork buns, they won't care about vegetarian fillings anymore.

Xu Xinting was stunned for a moment, then quickly looked up at Xu Qingmeng. Her aunt used to love meat, so when did she start liking vegetarian food?

Seeing the gaze Xu Xinting cast at her, Xu Qingmeng remembered the original owner's previous meat-loving eating habits and quickly explained, "Isn't this for losing weight? Otherwise, how could you see your aunt looking so beautiful?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xinting and Xu Xun couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Xu Xun grew bolder and asked, "Auntie, will you be able to turn back into your original form?"

Xu Qingmeng was taken aback at first, but then she realized that the child was afraid she would turn back into her previous state, and said, "Then do you want me to turn back?"

"Of course I don't like it." Xu Xun blurted out, then felt a little uneasy, afraid of upsetting his aunt.

Xu Xinting was startled by her brother's words and quickly tugged at Xu Xun's arm. "Goo goo."

Yun Sheng's stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment, and Xu Qingmeng quickly said, "Alright, alright, everyone, let's eat. My Yun Sheng's stomach is calling out."

"Sister-in-law, you're making fun of me." Although Yun Sheng is usually very easygoing, she was still a little embarrassed today because there were outsiders present, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

The tense atmosphere at the dinner table dissipated after this incident. Xu Xinting and Xu Xun relaxed as they saw that their aunt hadn't gotten angry.

The moment the steamed buns entered their mouths, the two of them were completely taken aback. Why was the Gu family's restaurant doing so well? Their admiration for their aunt grew even stronger. No wonder Grandpa and Dad said that following Aunt meant they would have meat to eat.

With food this delicious, it would be strange if it didn't have a good business!
After dinner, the two children went out to play, and Gu Yunyi also got up to study. Madam He was a little surprised today: "What's wrong with Yunyi today?"

After all, usually when she and Mengniang chatted after breakfast together, Gu Yunyi would listen in and he would usually clean up and wash the dishes. But today, he left rather abruptly.

Xu Qingmeng knew the reason, but she couldn't say it out loud. She just glanced at his back and said, "It's probably because of the prefectural examination next month. It's inevitable that he's a little worried about it."

"Oh, that's true. This prefectural examination is a big deal and can't be delayed."

Afterwards, Xu Qingmeng talked to Xu Xinting and Xu Xun about the monthly allowance.

"You may already know this, but I still want to say it again. Although you two are my nephews and nieces, and you shouldn't be so formal, even close brothers should keep clear accounts. Even though it was just me and your Grandma He working together before, these accounts were still kept in the daily records, so please don't feel uncomfortable."

The two quickly replied, "No, Auntie, it's up to you. We'll listen to you."

“Alright, let me tell you about what happened a month ago. Xun’er will help with some chores and odd jobs in the front hall, and Xin Ting will help me in the back kitchen. When things get busy, she should also go to the front hall to lend a hand.”

Xu Xinting nodded, "Okay, Auntie."

"Your monthly wages will be set at two taels for now. Try it for a month and see if you can adapt. As for the monthly wages, Xun-ge'er can keep his own, and I will save Xin-ting's for her as a dowry in the future," Xu Qingmeng continued.

"Auntie, I don't want to get married." Xu Xinting's face showed a mixture of seriousness and shyness.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingmeng was slightly taken aback, then patted her head and said with a smile, "Silly girl, you're still young and don't understand yet. Even if you don't want to get married now, you won't think that way if you meet someone you like in the future."

"Just like my aunt did back then?" Xu Xinting asked.

"Ahem, anyway, whether you want to get married in the future or not, you know your mother's personality. If she has any money, she'll use it to support her family. Your aunt will save it for you. No matter what Xinting wants to do in the future, your aunt will support you."

Hearing this, Xu Xinting felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly. Her mother had disliked her since she was a girl. Although the original owner of this body had many faults, her life might have been even more difficult if it weren't for Xu Qingmeng. She said softly, "Thank you, Aunt."

Xu Xun knew this too, and Lan quickly chimed in, "Auntie, I will work hard and won't let you down."

(End of this chapter)