Chapter 470 The Imperial Decree to the Abandoned Mother

Erya returned to the Jiang family and as soon as she stepped into the yard, she met Yunting who seemed to be waiting for something.

Seeing her come back, Yun Ting immediately forced a smile, trying to hide the disappointment in his eyes with his usual relaxed tone. He half-jokingly asked, "Are you back? Did you go to talk to Chang Hui? Looks like good things are coming soon?"

He actually already had the answer in his heart, but he couldn't help but want to confirm it with his own ears, or want to grasp the last glimmer of hope.

Erya paused slightly, then raised her face and said, "Yes, good things are coming! Being able to reunite with my parents and have the whole family together, isn't this a great thing?"

She cleverly avoided the real meaning of Yun Ting's words and never mentioned her separation from Chang Hui.

She suppressed that determination and bitterness deep in her heart, and only showed it to others as her expectations for the future.

Instead, she urged Yun Ting, "Everything is fine now. You should go back to Yongji County. Sister Lu was supposed to accompany me to burn incense, but she's been staying here for almost a month. This isn't good."

Yun Ting felt a tightness in his chest due to her flawless response, and his forced smile was almost unable to maintain.

He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he only uttered a vague response.

Thinking about those confessions now, he felt so ashamed that he had no face to show.

"Well, you and your daughter, go ahead and do your work. I'm going to go back and take a look. When Xiao Yan is about to leave, I'll come back to see him off." Yun Ting said, "Also, persuade your mother not to go to Qiongzhou."

"I can't persuade her, just let her be."

Yun Ting later realized that the phrase "let her go" did not mean what he understood, that is, to let Qi Niang go with Xiao Yan.

Instead, Erya wants to follow her abandoned mother.

Yun Ting left in a hurry.

Erya watched his somewhat hasty back disappear at the courtyard gate, and the smile on her face slowly faded, turning into an indescribable tiredness and loneliness.

She took a deep breath, forced a smile, and turned to go back into the house when she heard the rapid and orderly sound of horse hooves outside the door, followed by the eunuch's distinctive shrill voice, loudly declaring:

"The imperial edict has arrived! Mother Lu abandoned her to accept the edict!"

Erya's heart tightened.

We have finally gotten to the current situation, and we hope there won’t be any more changes.

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict was Teng Wenfu.

Lu Qiniang brought her daughters out to receive the order.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: There is a commoner, surnamed Lu, who abandoned her daughter. Her virtue is known and praised by her neighbors. I am deeply moved and grateful for her kindness. I hereby grant her two hundred acres of fertile land and a house in the suburbs of Beijing as a reward. I hope you will uphold your original intention, manage the family well, raise your young daughter, and do not betray Heaven's grace. I decree—"

"Long live the emperor."

Lu Qinniang's voice was filled with excitement and sobs as she kowtowed deeply.

She said that the emperor was a good man.

The emperor did not forget her.

The emperor was afraid that she would not be able to survive after her property was confiscated, so he came to her aid.

Teng Wenfu handed the imperial edict to her and did not leave immediately.

He accepted Lu Qiniang's invitation and went into the house to drink tea and talk.

"Abandoned Mother, the Emperor is thinking of you."

"I know, I know." Lu Qiniang said excitedly, "Is the emperor in good health? Uncle, please go back and tell the emperor that Xiao Yan and our family are causing him worry. I know all about his difficulties; I will never be able to repay his concern in this life or the next."

Teng Wenfu's eyes were filled with relief. "If the emperor knew that you thought so, he would definitely be very happy."

The emperor was actually worried that Lu Qiniang would blame him.

Who would like to be hated by others?

Especially the younger generations whom you like and love.

"Abandoned Mother, what are your plans for the future?"

This is what Teng Wenfu really wanted to ask.

Because this is what the emperor wants to know.

"Uncle Ting, I want the four girls to stay in the capital. I'll go with Xiao Yan to take a look. I know what's going on, so I won't panic. As for the future, we'll take our time."

"You are going to Qiongzhou?" Teng Wenfu was also shocked.

Erya couldn't help but interrupt, "Eunuch Teng, don't tell me I'm staying in the capital when you go back. That would be a crime of deceiving the emperor. I want to go with my parents."

"And me," San Ya said, "Please tell the Emperor that after I go to Qiongzhou, I will work hard and train every day, so that I can become a female general and guard the border for the Emperor."

Teng Wenfu shook his head helplessly. "You all, don't be so impulsive. Let's discuss this slowly when we meet Xiao Yan again. As for me, I won't be too absolute when speaking to the Emperor. But you must consider this carefully, as this is a matter of great importance."

"Anyway, since my mother stays, I will stay; since my mother goes to Qiongzhou, I will go to Qiongzhou too. This will not change." Erya said firmly.

San Ya scratched her head and said, "Oh, I want to follow Dad, and I also want to follow Mom. It's so difficult for me."

It would be best if parents go to Qiongzhou together.

As he spoke, Teng Wenfu took out a silver note from his sleeve and placed it on the table and pushed it to Lu Qiniang.

"This is my full-month gift for my child. Qi Niang, be obedient and accept it. If you don't accept it, you will be treating Uncle Teng as an outsider."

"It's so nice here, how can I accept your money?" Lu Qiniang was in a panic and looked at Daya for help.

Hurry up and persuade Uncle Ting.

How could she spend his money?

Daya said, "Mother, Eunuch Teng really loves us. If we have the chance in the future, we must repay Eunuch Teng."

Teng Wenfu nodded and asked her, "Big girl, are you staying in the capital?"

"Yes, I'll stay." Daya said firmly, "I'll stay with my fourth sister."

As for Erya and Sanya, let them decide for themselves.

There was a look of approval in Teng Wenfu's eyes.

This is how a family should be.

Some are clear-headed and wise, others are passionate and emotional...

"Abandoned mother, with these good daughters, your blessings are yet to come!"

Lu Qiniang brought little Si Ya over to show Teng Wenfu.

The little guy woke up, and his big eyes like grapes were looking at Teng Wenfu curiously, with bubbles coming out of the corners of his mouth.

"Abandoned mother, I have never seen such a beautiful child." Teng Wenfu was amazed.

How can this child be so good-looking?

She is still so young now. When she grows up, how stunningly beautiful will she be?

"Just make do with it," Lu Qiniang was happy in her heart, but she said, "It's not worth eating even if it looks good."

Teng Wenfu thought to himself that when she grew up, she would be sought after by hundreds of families.

By then, I hope Xiao Yan has returned to his peak.

Otherwise, who can protect it?

Teng Wenfu did not stay long.

Before leaving, Lu Qiniang saw him out and repeatedly asked him to help convey her gratitude to the emperor.

"Don't worry, I'll tell the emperor." Teng Wenfu said with a smile, "You've been through a lot lately, so take good care of yourself."

"Well, thank you, Uncle Teng." Lu Qiniang lowered her voice, "I will never forget your great kindness."

Teng Wenfu smiled, got into the sedan chair, and returned to the palace to report.