Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade

These words were discussed and agreed upon by him and Lady Wu. Qian Yijin considerately said, "Grandfather need not blame himself; perhaps this is the will of heaven."

Qian Sangui, looking appreciatively at his grandson, added, "There are eight pearls in total. Auntie Xia, Jinwa, and Yixiu will each have one, and those three have already been set aside. I’ve been thinking about going to the provincial city in a while to sell these five pearls and taking Jinwa and Yixiu to see the city as well. It is said that traveling abroad is more beneficial than reading thousands of books; this way, they can gain some worldly experience."

Qian Yijin and Qian Yixiu were overjoyed, but Cheng Yue’s eyes misted with a layer of tears. She said, "Jinwa is a boy, and if it’s really necessary, then let him go. But Yixiu cannot leave; Yueyue cannot be without her."

Qian Yixiu had exhausted all her persuasive words, and Qian Yijin also helped his sister to convince Cheng Yue, but Cheng Yue still stubbornly shook her head.

Qian Yixiu then imitated White Lotus Mom, with tears welling in her eyes, she said, "Mom, if Yixiu shouldn’t go, then that’s settled; Yixiu will stay at home to accompany Mom. But truly, truly I am very upset, so upset that I can’t even sleep."

The pitiful look and tone were just like Cheng Yue’s, anyone who saw it would feel pity. Not to mention Cheng Yue felt heartache; the others also felt sorry for her and joined in urging Cheng Yue. Eventually, Cheng Yue tearfully agreed.

Qian Sangui then mentioned his intention to wait for Steward Wong to go to the provincial city so they could hitch a ride on his family’s horse-drawn carriage, which would be much faster. If they took a bullock cart, they wouldn’t be able to arrive in one day and would have to stay overnight somewhere.

The next morning, Qian Sangui sent Qian Hua to the Song family estate to ask Steward Wong and his son when they would be going to the provincial city.

Lady Wu began preparing for the trip of Qian Sangui and his two grandsons to the provincial city; they would need to stay there for several nights. Even though they would be staying at Qian Sigui’s house, they needed to pack some change of clothes, food for the road, and gifts for the household of the fourth brother. Since Lady Wu would be in charge at home, Huang Tie would accompany them.

Meanwhile, Qian Manxia sat under the eaves, embroidering and teaching Qian Yixiu how to make hairnets.

Yesterday, Qian Xiang had someone send a message, saying that Li Zhanqiu would come to fetch Qian Mandie to the county town to play for a few days, so Qian Manxia and Qian Xiaoyu did not visit the main house.