BXBX NOVEL Chapter 393 - 393: Don ‘t Forget You ‘re The Mother-in-Law
Chapter 393 - 393: Don ‘t Forget You ‘re The Mother-in-Law
Moreover, Qiao Mai did not let them suffer. Each guard and servant received a set of special cotton clothes.
Once worn, they felt warm all over. No matter how cold the weather was, they didn’t feel cold at all.
The temperature inside the carriage remained around twenty degrees, and the servants even sweated a bit. The food was even more satisfying.
They were all secretly grateful for the opportunity to travel with them.
The empress looked at Qiao Mai and smiled, “Mother-in-law, I see you are dedicated to nurturing these little girls. Do you have any specific plans?”
“No, I’m just bored. Besides, I can’t handle everything personally. When I want to take a break, I’ll have them handle some matters.” “Can they cultivate?”
“No, but I can train them into top-notch experts.”
“Top-notch?”
“Yes, top-notch. No one can match them.”
“Wow, in-law is amazing.”
“I don’t need them to be proficient in everything, but they must excel in martial arts and intelligence. The rest depends on how much they can learn.”
“I’m looking forward to it.”
Outside the carriage, the world was covered in ice and snow, but inside, it was warm and cozy. The four of them sat facing each other, drinking hot tea.
“There’s still over a thousand miles to go. It will take five or six days to reach Tianshui Town at a pace of two hundred miles a day. In-law, is Lucky Garden in Tianshui Town similar to the one in the capital?”
“Not exactly. I plan to renovate the house when the weather warms up. After all, I will retire here, so I want to live comfortably.”
“In that case, the emperor and I will also come to live here.”
“Up to you. You can live in the capital or here. There are plenty of rooms either way.”
Since the emperor came out, he didn’t lose weight but gained a bit.
He said with a rosy face, “Wait until I retire. We will spend this year in Tianshui Town. After the New Year, we’ll return to the capital. I’ll bring you when we settle matters.”
“Take care of my daughter. Don’t forget you are her mother-in-law.”
“I know. You can rest assured.”
Despite their different statuses, the four of them got along quite well. Throughout the journey, there was no quarreling or disagreements between them.
Of course, the old emperor and the empress dared not argue with Qiao Mai. Yuan Jiaqi seldom spoke.
Seeing them sitting in the carriage with nothing to do, Qiao Mai took a can of canned meat, chicken claws, and a bottle of wine from her space.
“Come. Have something to warm yourselves up. Drink enough, and you can lie down and sleep.”
The old emperor saw the wine and couldn’t help but gulp. “In-law, you are so considerate. I want to take a sip.”
He opened the wine bottle, and the fragrance immediately wafted out of the window. The guards outside all swallowed at the same time.
Qiao Mai looked at Yubao outside, “Eunuch Yu, everyone is cold on the road. Each of you can come over and get a bottle of wine.”
“Hehe, thank you.”
Qiao Mai gave the guards some wine and even handed out two sausages. Despite the cold outside, the guards felt comfortable after eating the sausages and drinking the wine. They even thought it was pleasant.
“Madam Qiao is like a fairy. She has everything we need. Following her is a great blessing.”
“Yeah. Those little scoundrels who wanted to take advantage of us regret it now.”
“There’s nowhere to cry.”
These twenty guards were now loyal fans of Qiao Mai. Even the servants who came with them have fallen.
Qiao Mai didn’t intentionally cultivate their faith. It was voluntary. She didn’t need to deliberately accumulate faith. Things should be cherished, not hoarded.
She still preferred quality over quantity! She did things according to her preferences, never forcing anything.
Sometimes, they didn’t rest in small towns. When they saw villages, they would stop by, stay for a night, and inquire about the locals’ lives.
If they encountered any injustice, they would intervene. They would also help families in need.
They did good things without leaving a name behind. The journey that should have taken five or six days took ten days instead. They finally arrived in Tianshui Town in December.
As soon as they arrived at Lucky Garden, the old emperor fell in love.
“This brick bed is so comfortable.’
“Yeah, the whole house smells of wood fragrance. It’s so comfortable. I never thought you guys lived in such houses at that time. I envy you.”
“Your palace is better.”
“No, your place is better.”
Qiao Mai and Yuan Jiaqi arranged a courtyard for them and let the housekeeper arrange for others. They returned to the main courtyard.
The two lay on the bed. “It’s better to be in our home.”
“Of course, it’s getting cold now. I won’t be busy anymore. When it gets warmer, I’ll heat the bathing room and everything. It’ll be more comfortable than the capital.’
“I’ll go to County She to check the accounts tomorrow.”
“Yeah, leave it to me here.”
As soon as they returned, the small town became lively. Early the next morning, relatives and friends came.
The emperor and empress naturally didn’t meet anyone. They lounged comfortably in the house.
Qiao Mai met with everyone and talked for quite a while.
The people thought no one would return this year but didn’t expect Qiao Mai to return with her husband at this critical time.
They were about to prepare New Year’s gifts, but Qiao Mai stopped them.
“We don’t lack anything at home. Don’t bother. I just reached and need to tidy up at home. Let’s do it properly during the New Year, okay?”
“Alright, we’ll leave first.”
Atter sending them Ott, Qiao Mai checked the accounts at home and the store.
She replenished the warehouse with goods. As for the New Year’s things, she could get everything done on the platform with silver.
What couldn’t she get? She could even get all the rare items.
Lucky Garden became lively because the master returned. All the servants were busy cleaning every nook and cranny of the house.
Qiao Mai went to the backyard and looked at the several acres of greenhouses she had planted before. They were still in good condition.
She walked in, touched each vegetable with her hand, and felt a warm familiarity.
At this moment, Steward Xi walked in.
“Master.”
“Are there more greenhouses in Tianshui Town now?”
“There are many. We sell some vege in our store, and some people have sold them to other places. The lives of the commoners have improved a lot now. Some have become rich just by selling vegetables.”
“Yeah, teach whoever wants to learn.”
“Master, there’s something I don’t know if I should say.”
“Speak.”
“Madam Qiao Lu doesn’t have much time left. They sent someone to inquire about you some time ago. Just now, someone came to inquire again. Madam
Qiao Lu wants to meet you.”
“I heard about this from Madam Liu.
“Also, the Yuan family elders’s health is deteriorating. They want to see Mr.
Yuan.”
“I know. You can go busy.”
Steward Xi looked at Qiao Mai. After many years, she still looked so young, without any signs of aging.
Speaking of the Qiao family in Lihua Village, Qiao Mai felt uncomfortable. If it weren’t for her current status, Madam Qiao Lu would probably never have thought of her until she died.
The two old geezers from the Yuan family wanted to leech off their sons to death. What face did they have to see Yuan Jiaqi?
On December 28th, Yuan Jiaqi completed the accounts of County She, arranged everything, and rested the next day.
Qiao Mai talked to him about this, and Yuan Jiaqi fell silent.
“They gave me life. If they want to see me before they die, I can still go.”
“It seems they are just in bad health, but Madam Qiao Lu in Lihua Village is about to croak.”
“I’ll accompany you to visit her?”
“Now?”
“Yeah.”
The husband and wife didn’t take the carriage. They each rode a horse and went to Lihua Village.
“I came last time because Old Qiao is about to pass away. This time, it was Madam Qiao Lu. People will leave when it’s time.”
The two got off their horses when they arrived at the Qiao family’s gate. There was no one seen in the village due to the cold weather.
Yuan Jiaqi stepped forward and knocked on the door. The eldest daughter-in-law opened the door. When she saw Qiao Mai, she was so excited that she could hardly speak..