Qian Min glanced at it, smiled, and helped him up.
"Minmin, the gift you gave me is wonderful. I have never received anything so good in my life. I am so happy."
That's pure gold! It's beautiful and precious. Old Mrs. Yang has already put it on her head, her smile so bright she can't stop smiling.
Qian Min smiled faintly: "I'm glad you like it."
Such shallowness and vulgarity, truly befitting a peasant.
If she had no other choice, why would a phoenix like her land on a chicken coop?
"My lord, where is Su Dai?"
Qian Min looked at Su Chang'an and asked, "The whole family is here, so why is the child missing?"
Su Chang'an bought her home for 10,000 taels of silver, which is enough to prove that he values her, after all, the child only has the surname Su.
Su Chang'an replied naturally, "Su Dai is in poor health and it is inconvenient for her to go out, so she is resting quietly in her own courtyard."
"I see."
Qian Min didn't ask any more questions.
"Let's eat. See if it suits your taste."
Su Chang'an served food to Qian Min.
They were able to eat today, but the thought of not being able to eat tomorrow made them a little worried. They just wished they could eat more, just a little more.
Qian Min had been observing the Su family members. Watching them eat like hungry wolves made her feel nauseous. They had no manners whatsoever, as if they hadn't eaten in eight lifetimes. She felt they were very uncouth.
She only ate a few bites of the food on the table before stopping.
But the Su family members kept stuffing food into their mouths.
Qian Min frowned, finding it utterly disgusting, and said, "I'm done eating, I'm going back to rest now."
Su Chang'an wasn't full yet, but since Qian Min wanted to go home, he had to see her off. He stood up and said, "I'll take you home."
As he spoke, he shoveled another mouthful of rice into his mouth.
Qian Min frowned and pursed her lips.
After leaving the main hall, Qian Min said, "My lord, you are now a wealthy family, so you should pay attention to some etiquette. You will all be going to the capital sooner or later. The capital is not like other places. If you are impolite, you will be laughed at."
"Minmin is right, I will pay attention in the future."
Su Chang'an felt uneasy. He knew what Qian Min meant, but Qian Min didn't know their difficulties.
Qian Min is now a member of the Su family; perhaps she'll understand when she can't eat tomorrow.
Su Chang'an was thinking about what was going to happen, but he didn't explain it to Qian Min in detail. He let Qian Min understand on her own.
After sending Qian Min back to the main courtyard, Su Chang'an returned, having almost finished eating.
There was nothing else to eat. Thinking about the days ahead, Su Chang'an didn't care about anything else and started eating heartily.
But after only two bites, the intense pain caused him to vomit all his food.
I can't eat it anymore.
"Big brother... are you alright?"
Su Changshui immediately inquired.
Su Chang'an waved his hand: "It's nothing."
They were going to go hungry again, and the smiles on the family's faces vanished.
"Go back and rest, everyone."
Su Chang'an waved his hand, turned around, and went back out.
Everyone sighed and went home.
Su Yu'e took Old Yang's arm and said, "Mother, I'll sleep with you tonight."
Old Mrs. Yang happily agreed.
Lian and Liu looked at each other and went back to the courtyard together.
...
The next morning, the Su family sat nervously at the dining table, still unwilling to give up and give it a try.
But once they take one bite, they become obedient; if they can't eat it, they simply can't.
It was sent to Qin Jin'an, but the servants came to report that she hadn't touched it.
In other words, if she doesn't eat, they really won't be able to eat.
Su Chang'an said with a solemn expression, "I'll go back to the main courtyard to see her."
He was going to see Qian Min, but when he arrived at the main courtyard, he was surprised to see Qian Min eating breakfast.
"Minmin, aren't you feeling unwell?"
Su Chang'an asked tentatively.
Qian Min was confused, but she was already angry: "What are you saying? Do you want me to be uncomfortable?"
Su Chang'an quickly shook his head: "No, no, I was just worried that you were not used to the place since you are new here, and that the baby might upset your appetite."
Qian Min then smiled and shook her head: "No, would you like to eat something together?"
Su Chang'an sat down and watched Qian Min eat elegantly without any reaction. He couldn't figure out what was going on, but he was very hungry. He picked up a crystal dumpling and put it in his mouth, and immediately felt pain.
"Is it tasty?"
Qian Min asked with a smile.
Before Su Chang'an could answer, she continued, "This is the cook I brought. She went to buy the freshest chickens early this morning and used the tenderest meat and filling to make these dumplings. They are incredibly delicious, comparable to those of the imperial chefs in the palace."
Su Chang'an couldn't taste the deliciousness, but he knew that if he spat it out now, it would make Qian Min lose face.
He forced a smile: "It's delicious."
They had no choice but to swallow it down.
The pain caused his face to twitch slightly.
He stood up and said, "There are many things to do at home, I'll go and take care of them first, and then I'll come back to keep you company."
Qian Min nodded. She felt that Su Chang'an was acting a little strange, but she wasn't worried at all that Su Chang'an would mistreat her, because he wouldn't dare.
Su Chang'an left the main courtyard and went straight to Qin Jin'an's courtyard. He kicked open the door and watched Qin Jin'an sit up from the bed.
Su Chang'an gritted his teeth and asked, "What do you want in return for letting us go? As long as you obey, your family will treat you well, and you can have anything you want."
Qin Jin'an scratched his messy hair and said irritably, "Scumbag dad, are you daydreaming? You think I only need to be obedient? If I were obedient, would I even have a chance to live?"
"You'll get into trouble for being so rude."
Not only were they unmoved, they also added a curse.
Su Chang'an's face turned pale. Seeing his displeasure, Qin Jin'an's mood improved slightly.
"Aren't you worried that if you keep making a scene, I'll go after your mother?"
Su Chang'an was extremely annoyed. This brat, no matter what he said, it was no good!
"You want to cause trouble for my mother? Go ahead and see if you're tough enough."
Qin Jin'an was not afraid at all, speaking lightly. After she finished speaking, she lay down, wrapped herself in the quilt, and turned her back to Su Chang'an.
Su Chang'an was about to explode, raising his hand but ultimately letting it fall.
He came in a huff and left in a huff.
Qin Jin'an wanted to sleep a little longer, but the door was open and a cold draft blew in, making her feel cold, so she sat up.
The gray squirrel emerged from its burrow, bringing steaming hot meat buns.
"Squeak squeak".
Yu Bao, time to eat breakfast! These meat buns are so fragrant and delicious, and there's also a vegetable pancake—both your favorites.
The gray squirrel's fur was glossy and smooth, and it was visibly getting fatter every day.
Qin Jin'an got out of bed, closed the door first, and ate meat buns and flatbread.
"Grey Grey, how is my mother?"
Qin Jin'an was filled with longing; she missed her mother terribly.
"Squeak squeak".
Yu Bao, your mother must miss you too. I've seen her secretly wiping away tears several times. When are you coming home?
"It'll be here soon."
Qin Jin'an's eyes gradually reddened. He would be able to go back soon, but every day felt very long.
"Squeak squeak".
Fish Baby, let me tell you something amazing. A shop opened, and lots of magpies were flying around and singing. I don't know what people are so happy about. We don't go to that place; there's nothing to eat there.
The gray mouse shared what it saw with Qin Jin'an.
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