After Kangxi and Yinzhi finished discussing something in the study, Mingxiu went back with Kangxi.
When Mingxiu returned to the Qing Dynasty this time, she noticed that there were many more patrols along the coast.
Mingxiu and Kangxi went back to the small courtyard to rest. Now that they knew everyone was alright, there was no longer any sense of urgency.
Mingxiu returned to her previous unhurried state, not wanting to go to the capital, so the two of them returned to their small courtyard in Jiangnan.
"Oh my, isn't this Madam Tang and Master Tang? You've come back from your trip. It's been so long since we've seen you." Mingxiu and Kangxi heard people greeting them from time to time as they walked along the road in Jiangnan.
Mingxiu nodded with a smile: "Yes, now that things are done, I'm coming back to stay for a few days. When I'm away from home, I still feel most comfortable here."
"Of course! As the old saying goes, there's no place like home, let alone Mrs. Tang's house, which is even more comfortable than a golden or silver nest, hahaha." The woman said with a smile.
The two greeted each other as they walked back.
The main reason for returning here was that there were still many things he couldn't let go of. After sending Mingxiu back, Kangxi immediately took people to see his land.
Mingxiu rolled her eyes at Kangxi, who was rushing out in a panic. Anyone who didn't know better would think that this land was planted with some rare treasure to make him so anxious. Who would have thought that it was really just vegetables?
However, Mingxiu did not disturb Kangxi's interest. If he was interested, he could go. Anyway, he had nothing to do at home.
After returning and tidying up briefly, Mingxiu relaxed.
I must say, this place is really nice to stay in. I wasn't very comfortable staying in the palace, and I haven't stayed in any other places as well as here. Of all the places I've stayed, this is the most comfortable. It feels like home.
Of course, her favorite place was actually the house in Yunnan, but Yunnan was very far away, and the people and the atmosphere there were not as comfortable as here.
"Hahaha, Madam, look! Our fish have grown so big now." Mingxiu was staring blankly outside when she heard Kangxi's voice. She looked over and burst out laughing.
"Haha, wow, this fish is so fat! What does it eat?" Mingxiu said, looking at the fish that was almost twice its original size.
"Maybe it's good feng shui. I saw this big, fat fish as soon as I got there, so I brought it back. Let's eat it tonight," Kangxi said excitedly.
Mingxiu nodded: "I think that's a good idea. Such a big fish isn't very tasty to eat raw. How about we cut it in half and steam it and braise the other half?"
"I think it's a good idea, hahaha." Kangxi laughed happily and had the fish placed directly in the kitchen.
Once home, everyone relaxed. Qingya, unusually lively, followed the group to the kitchen to see the fish. Everyone found the fish very novel, as they had never seen one so big before.
The news of Mingxiu and the others' return spread quickly, and the next day the village chief, his wife, and their child Peng'er came to visit.
They were received by Ha Si Mingxiu.
"Long time no see, how are you all?" Mingxiu smiled at the three of them, oh no, and the two chubby children in the wet nurse's arms behind Peng'er.
"Very good, very good. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Tang, we are all doing well. My leg is completely healed. I just heard that you two are back, so I came to pay you a visit," the village head said with a smile.
"You're too kind, village chief. We'll have plenty of time to meet again. Behind you are a pair of twins, a boy and a girl, right? They look really lovely," Mingxiu said, looking at the two children fidgeting behind her.
"Haha, yes, they should actually be siblings, but we thought it wouldn't be good for a girl to be older, and since they were born together, we changed it to brother and sister," the village chief said.
Mingxiu nodded, understanding the village chief's meaning. These days, especially for children without fathers, it's best to have an older brother.
The wet nurse brought over two children, and Mingxiu looked at them. They were plump and healthy, and looked exactly alike to Mingxiu. She couldn't tell them apart at all. "Oh my, these two children are so good-looking. The village chief has a bright future ahead of him."
Mingxiu sighed.
"Yes, haha, all I hope for now is for my family to be safe and sound, and for my two little grandchildren to grow up safely, haha," the village chief said happily.
She looked at the two children with kind eyes.
Mingxiu gave Yulan a wink, and Yulan nodded smartly before going to the back room.
A short while later, he came out carrying two items.
Mingxiu nodded when she saw her come out. Yulan opened both boxes, inside which were two identical sets of silver bracelets and silver necklaces.
“We’ve never met before, but this is a good opportunity to meet. This is a gift for the two children. I hope the village chief and his wife won’t mind,” Mingxiu said.
"Madam Tang, what are you saying? How could we possibly dislike this gift? Besides, it's too precious, Madam, please take it back immediately." The village head was stunned when he saw the two pairs of silver necklaces and bracelets, and then quickly retorted after hearing Mingxiu's words.
"What? Madam, this is too precious. The two children can't accept it. Please take it back immediately," said the village head's wife and Peng'er from the side.
“You shouldn’t refuse anymore. It’s fate that we met, and I find the two children very pleasing to the eye. Besides, this is a gift for the two children, not for you. Just accept it,” Mingxiu said firmly.
The village chief looked at Mingxiu's serious expression and nodded after a long while: "In that case, thank you very much, Madam. It is also a blessing for the two children."
The village chief's wife and her daughter, who were standing nearby, glanced at him with some surprise when they heard what he said, but they didn't say anything more.
Mingxiu nodded in satisfaction.
After chatting for a while, the village chief and his family left.
Yu Lan walked over and said, "Why did Madam suddenly think of giving them these two things? Weren't these two things prepared by Madam for the children in the families of the princes?"
Mingxiu shook her head. "It's not really. I have other things prepared for them, and these two really are destined to be together. Let's just give them to them."
Two children without a father are destined to have a harder time in this world. She can only help as much as she can; she can't do any more than this.
Yu Lan nodded in agreement. Whatever the lady said was law; Yu Lan was simply asking a question.
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