Chapter 1618: Uninvited Guest
Chapter 1618: Uninvited Guest
This turn of events caught Qiao Xuan off guard, leaving her momentarily speechless.
Regaining composure, she raised her hand with a smile, “Brother Zheng, you’re too serious. It’s our fate, and this is nothing. In the future, just live in peace. If there’s a need, don’t hesitate.”
Zheng Sangge nodded, “If you need anything, Madam and Lord, don’t stand on ceremony.”
“That’s right,” Wu Guan chimed in, “Whatever it is, we’re willing!”
Qiao Xuan chuckled.
After discussing some family matters, she dismissed them.
Rushing to their families, Zheng Sangge and the others shared the news that Qiao Xuan would cover the treatment costs for their ailing comrades. Overjoyed tears flowed, and they hastened to express gratitude to Qiao Xuan. Intent on kowtowing, the women were stopped by Lixia and others.
Qiao Xuan comforted them, understanding the depth of their emotions. She hoped that in the future, they wouldn’t let each other down.
Leading Lixia and others around the village, Qiao Xuan was accompanied by Liu Fu, Qing Lian, and the other children, who, emboldened by her gentle demeanor, began chatting around her.
Witnessing this, other children joined in, and Qiao Xuan, known for her kindness towards children, took them around before bringing them back for lunch. Enlisting the help of the servants’ daughters-in-law, they prepared steaming meat buns—plump and fragrant with the tempting aroma of fresh white flour. The children eagerly awaited, and upon Qiao Xuan’s cue, they joyfully rushed forward to savor the delicious treat.
Qiao Xuan instructed the kitchen to prepare a variety of nonchalant, casual, and indifferent dishes, creating a lively atmosphere.
Upon discovering the gesture, everyone expressed gratitude and recited Buddhist scriptures, feeling fortunate to have encountered someone as kind as Madam Shao.
Qiao Xuan happily spent half a day in the farmland before returning to the city. The children enthusiastically ran alongside the wagon until they were far away.
Lixia and the others shared the joy, remarking on the increased number of people in the manor, making it look more like a true manor.
Returning home around four in the afternoon, Qiao Xuan brought fresh radishes, cabbages, eggs, and fish from the village. Planning a delightful dinner, she prepared braised fish, lamb stew with radishes, and vinegar cabbage.
As thoughts turned to dinner, an unexpected guest arrived – Elder Miss Tian Shanshan, whom Qiao Xuan hadn’t seen in a long time.
With a guarded stance, Qiao Xuan didn’t allow her and her servant into the house. Instead, she invited Tian Shanshan to a private room in a nearby teahouse.
Despite feeling slighted by Qiao Xuan’s guarded actions, Tian Shanshan remained composed, concealing any displeasure. Maintaining a sense of superiority, she refrained from arguing with Qiao Xuan, think that she is unworthy.