PFC Chapter 469 Reaching the Finish Line
Chapter 469 Reaching the Finish Line
Dongfang Jin's gaze was fixed on the Five Elements Spring, and she scoffed, "They've all come to soak in the hot springs, yet some of them are still causing trouble. I wonder what they're thinking."
In terms of status, he came from a good family and was a proper master, holding the reins of power in the household.
With money in hand, isn't it better to do whatever makes you comfortable?
Ruyi snorted coldly upon hearing this, "Isn't that just a case of the tiger being away from home, and the monkey becoming king?"
Besides, if something big doesn't last long, it's easy for others to find fault with it.
Don't forget, the man of the house still has the final say at home.
You think everyone is like you, where you're the boss at home and the man listens to everything you say?
Dongfang Jin curled her lips, "Just you wait and see, there's only one man, yet women keep bringing him home."
They only have so much wealth, and everyone's trying to get it for their kids. Sigh!
This is the tragedy of women in ancient times: if you don't fight for her, someone else will; if you don't harm her, she will harm you.
Ultimately, it's all the men's fault.
As Gu Chenglin got out of the car, he walked with his hands behind his back, his dark long robe fluttering in the evening breeze.
When he turned his head, the tassels of his jade crown swayed at his temples, scattering tiny golden glints.
She was stunned for a moment.
Nourished by those "spiritual foods," the old man's scars are no longer visible.
Gu Chenglin felt a beam of light watching him. He turned his head and saw the respectful attitude of the group towards his wife.
The light that had just appeared belonged to his wife, and he was reminded of the unpleasant things that had happened at Cloud Mist Manor earlier.
It's true what they say, comparisons are odious and will only make you angry; comparing goods will only make you want to throw them away.
If it weren't for those troublesome people in the Qi family causing trouble, they wouldn't have come here.
Coming here means facing the possibility of having your identity exposed.
Previously, my wife had said that she wouldn't be coming to Mingyue Manor for a while.
just now……
Dongfang Jin took out a purse and handed it to Liu Sumei: "According to the old rules, distribute it to the people in the medicine kitchen. Everyone should get one."
Liu Sumei smiled brightly: "Okay!"
The master is so generous; every time he comes, he gives them perks.
She raised her hand and pressed the slipped silver hairpin back into her hair bun, revealing half of an indigo coarse cloth peeking out from her sleeve: "The medicinal cuisine hall has just pickled some candied fruit, I'll prepare it for you tomorrow morning?"
Dongfang Jin leaned against the tricycle's guardrail, fiddling with the jade beads on her sleeves, her wide, moon-white sleeves cascading down like flowing clouds.
"Okay, breakfast is fine, let Yuying and the others do it. I'll let you know when to have lunch and dinner, the staff is not fixed."
I'll let you know if you need anything else.
Liu Sumei nodded repeatedly: "You can rest assured, I will go and explain right away."
Since the mistress will be staying here from now on, many people will likely come. Those who are thinking of her should hurry back and discuss it with Granny Su.
"Go."
Jiang Qiao watched Liu Sumei's departing figure until she was out of sight before turning back.
He bowed to Dongfang Jin and Gu Chenglin and said, "Princess, son-in-law, if there is any emergency, please have Lan Feng come to find this old servant. This old servant will also take his leave now."
Dongfang Jin took out a small mineral water bottle from her sleeve, which contained "Five Elements Spring Water".
She gently placed the bottle into Jiang Qiao's palm: "If Father brings Chuan Ge'er and Bei Ge'er tomorrow, just bring them over directly. There's no need to disturb the guards."
It seems that Uncle Jiang has some feelings for Liu Sumei, but... never mind, as long as they are willing, age is not a problem.
Gu Chenglin is fourteen years older than her, and so far this "uncle" seems to treat her quite well.
Jiang Qiao stared at the bottle, his Adam's apple bobbing. His rough fingertips traced the texture of the bottle, and his cloudy eyes even welled up with tears: "Thank you, Princess..."
He hurriedly wiped his eyes with his sleeve, then pointed to two tricycles by the wall, changing the subject, "These vehicles..."
He was afraid he might burst into tears, ever since he was injured and unable to stay by the prince's side.
He had contemplated suicide several times, but the thought of his godfather always stopped him from doing so.
He had thought he would spend the rest of his life on this estate... but unexpectedly, he met the princess...
"Keep them here," Dongfang Jin chuckled, watching the children chasing after them. "They'll be staying here for a while, so it'll be convenient for them to come and go."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Qihui stumbled over, his wet hair sticking to his face.
"Auntie! I... I won!" His chest heaved violently, and the marbles in his purse jingled.
Gu Chenglin chuckled softly and took out a moon-white satin handkerchief to wipe his sweat.
She flicked her fingertip across the sweat on his chin and said, "You're fifteen years old, and you're still competing with your younger brothers for prizes?"
Back in my hometown, I'd be asking about finding a wife by now.
Qingzhuang from my third brother's family is about the same age as this kid. My third brother said that matchmakers are practically breaking down the door for him now.
In the past, people worried that their sons wouldn't be able to find wives; now, they worry that their sons won't be able to find good wives.
Sun Qingzhuang is now capable of handling things on his own in the county, but somehow he caught the eye of Master Xu.
He desperately wanted that kid to learn from him, but the kid only wanted to be the manager.
Shen Qihui scratched the back of his head and grinned foolishly, stealing a glance at Gu Rongrong, his ear tips turning slightly red: "Who told Auntie to say... that if you win the argument, you'll get a gold ingot..."
Dongfang Jin tossed a gold ingot in her hand, then suddenly leaned closer, a sly smile playing at the corners of her eyes: "You money-grubber, catch!"
As the gold ingot soared through the air, it created a whooshing sound, and Shen Qihui hurriedly reached out to catch it.
But then she flipped her wrist, and the gold ingot landed steadily in Gu Chenglin's hand.
Gu Chenglin smiled helplessly and handed the gold ingot to Shen Qihui.
"Thank you, Auntie!" Shen Qihui's eyes sparkled as he held the gold ingot.
Gu Chenglin raised his hand and slapped the back of his head: "Only thank your aunt?"
"Hehe, thank you, Uncle."
Gu Jingye was the second to run over, his chest heaving violently, his knuckles turning bluish-white from clenching his fists.
"Brother Hui, you've gone crazy for money when you see Yuanbao—"
Following closely behind him was Changsun Yu, perhaps because he was running too fast.
Upon reaching the finish line, he collapsed to the ground, shook his head to wipe the sweat from his face, and gasped for breath.
"Jingye, you should give Jinbao to him tomorrow."
As soon as you speak of Cao Cao, he appears. Jinbao and Jinbao come out, one carrying water and the other holding a teacup.
She walked up to Gu Jingye and said, "Master, have some water."
Seeing that no one paid him any attention, Changsun Yu imitated the village women, raising his arms and hands to pat his legs: "Oh dear! Poor thing—"
Dongfang Jin...
This brat, how did he even learn this trick?
But who did he learn to imitate so well?
If I remember correctly, this kid has never been to the countryside.
"Who did you learn it from?"
Chu Mengyu walked over and tugged at Dongfang Jin, standing on tiptoe: "Auntie, the old ancestor of the family across the street from Brother Yu's often does this."
Is it across from the Duke of Su's mansion?
Isn't that Prime Minister Xie's house?
Oh, by the way, Prime Minister Xie's mother is from a rural area in Ling'an County.
She seems to be Xie Wenke's grandfather's cousin-in-law. She was one of the people there when she and Ruyi were testing medicine in the capital.
I heard that the old woman is biased; she dislikes her youngest son, who is an official, but prefers her eldest son, who is a businessman.
Prime Minister Xie's wife is the daughter of the Imperial Tutor's junior brother. It seems that Changsun Lan's wife has to call Prime Minister Xie "uncle-in-law".
The Xie family patriarch disliked his youngest daughter-in-law because she came from an official family, which was of higher social standing than Xie's.
Sigh, every family has its own troubles.
The Chu family and the Xie family were neighbors separated by only one wall, so it was normal for Chu Mengyu to know this, since they both lived in the same alley.
She always said that children can't learn the good things, but they can easily pick up the bad ones.
Gu Mingyu bent over with his knees bent like a shrimp, sweat dripping from his face onto the ground as he gasped for breath.
"That was awesome! It's been so long since I've felt this good... I haven't had this much fun."
Zhao Pengyu followed closely behind, his round face turning purplish-red, panting heavily.
He limped to the finish line and collapsed to the ground, blood seeping from his knees staining his pants.
Gu Chenglin strode over, took out a pill, and stuffed it into his mouth: "It was just for you guys to have some fun, why did you risk your life like that?"