Chapter 380 Fate's depth or shallowness is predetermined; forcing it will only harm you.
Just as he strolled to their doorstep, the emperor, who had been eavesdropping, curled his lips and muttered to himself, "Of course I'm a good person. Humph, this little girl and Wang Shi aren't bad either!"
The emperor muttered to himself, then, as if struck by a thought, said to the person beside him, "Go and deliver the pair of jade bracelets I brought to Lady Qian in a little while!"
This Mrs. Qian is a good mother-in-law and a good elder; she deserves to be rewarded.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Eunuch Xu nodded in agreement.
The emperor nodded, a smug look in his eyes.
Seeing her husband like this, the Empress couldn't help but smile: "Alright, you've heard enough. You should rest now, or your migraine will flare up again!"
"Good wife!"
The emperor looked at the empress and replied with a smile. He took the empress's hand and walked along the stone path in Tangjia Village. As the sun set, it cast long shadows of the two of them.
The Empress couldn't help but smile as she looked at the Emperor in this state.
Tang Bugui came out of the courtyard; he already knew that the emperor and empress had arrived.
Little Su Bao also peeked out from beside his long legs, his little head bobbing up and down, looking incredibly cute.
"Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa look so good!" The little dumpling tugged at Tang Bugui's clothes and said in a cute, childish voice, his eyes full of envy.
Tang Bugui reached out and pulled her into his arms, his eyes filled with envy and sadness.
If Shuyu were here, we could grow old together!
The young couple grew old together, and the emperor and empress also experienced various hardships and dangers.
The emperor may seem willful now, but he has always protected the empress, and even pretended to be crazy for her sake...
"Alright, you've worked hard these past few days, go and get some rest!" Tang Bugui ruffled his daughter's hair, his eyes showing a hint of gentleness.
Just then, Yang Nuannuan, carrying a basket, was walking down the road when she ran into the Emperor and Empress.
She bowed to the Emperor and Empress, saying, "Greetings, Master Huang and Madam Huang!"
The Emperor and Empress nodded to the girl. The Empress looked at her with a strange look in her eyes. For some reason, she felt that Yang Nuannuan seemed somewhat familiar.
"Well, it's getting late. What are you doing here..." the Empress asked, looking at her.
"My mother heard that Su Bao's kitchen burned down, so she asked me to bring some homemade food over," Yang Nuannuan said softly. She looked very well-behaved, but the Empress felt that something was amiss.
"Alright, hurry up and deliver it!" The emperor, not understanding why, waved to the little girl and continued walking down the street with his wife.
Yang Nuannuan nodded slightly before walking towards the Tang family's residence.
The Empress turned around, frowning as she stared at Yang Nuannuan's retreating figure.
Seeing her like this, the emperor couldn't help but look over, but he didn't find anything wrong!
He tugged at his wife's sleeve and asked, "What's wrong with this girl? Why are you staring at her? Did she rudely treat you?"
The Empress is not the type to hold grudges, so she shouldn't get angry over such a trivial matter.
“No, but… I always felt that this little girl didn’t seem like a farmer’s child; her manners were a bit off,” the Empress said.
The emperor was taken aback, clearly not understanding why the empress said that: "Isn't being polite right?"
"You've probably forgotten that this isn't the palace or the capital. Her parents are a pig farmer and an ordinary peasant woman. How could they possibly have such good manners?"
After the Empress finished speaking, she frowned slightly.
Seeing the emperor's slightly surprised expression, he said, "I've heard from the villagers that the Yang family originally lived with the eldest daughter-in-law of the Qian family, but they were bullied and had no choice but to come here!"
"Something's not right with this family?" The emperor looked at his daughter-in-law, his dragon eyes narrowing slightly.
Tangjia Village is the birthplace of the Tang family and their ancestral home.
The Tang family was once a prestigious clan, but for some unknown reason, they offended the late emperor and could no longer stay in the capital, so they left.
At that time, the emperor and empress were both young and unaware of the cause and effect.
But if anyone wants to make a fuss about Tangjia Village, they'll have to see if they have the ability.
I'll have someone look into this matter. Okay, the most important thing for you now is to get plenty of rest and take care of your health. As for other things, you don't need to worry about them.
The Empress looked at the Emperor with a hint of helplessness, but still said, "I'm fine!"
The emperor gripped the empress's hand, his eyes filled with tenderness, but his tone was utterly domineering: "I said you're tired, so you need to rest!"
The Empress smiled as she held the Emperor's hand tightly.
Yang Nuannuan was unaware that the Empress had already treated her differently because of her unusual behavior.
She spotted Tang Bugui and Xiao Subao from afar, and quickened her pace.
Little Su Bao also saw Yang Nuan Nuan, her eyes sparkling.
"Sister Nuan!" The little dumpling got down from Tang Bugui's arms and rushed towards Yang Nuannuan.
"You're back. Did you encounter any danger on your trip?" Yang Nuannuan reached out and touched her head, her eyes filled with worry.
Yang Nuannuan looked the little dumpling up and down, and only breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw that she was really alright.
She took Xiao Su Bao's hand, wiped it with a handkerchief, and her eyes were full of love...
But the little girl's eyes held a deep tenderness...
Little Su Bao looked at Yang Nuan Nuan with a hint of dependence, her eyes sparkling.
"Sister Nuan~" Her slightly coquettish voice made Yang Nuannuan unable to help but curl the corners of her lips.
"Yes, I'm here!" she said, taking a bunch of red cherries from the basket and handing them to her.
"These are cherries I picked from the mountains yesterday. Try them; they have the sweet and sour flavor you like." Yang Nuannuan put the washed cherries into the little girl's mouth.
Little Su Bao took a bite of the cherry, her little eyes half-closed in happiness.
Tang Bugui stood aside watching the two girls. He had a strange feeling that made him want to take a second look at Yang Nuannuan.
This little girl gave him a strange sense of familiarity.
Yang Nuannuan seemed to sense Tang Bugui's gaze. She raised her head, and a blush suddenly appeared on her cheeks.
"Greetings, General!" she bowed.
Tang Bugui's strange feeling grew stronger.
Just as he was about to speak, he saw Granny Bai walking over, followed by the nameless old Taoist priest.
"In my past life, I was a blade of grass, receiving a sliver of dew as a predestined connection. The depth of that connection is predetermined by fate. Forcing it will only harm you. Do not force it, do not force it, for in the end, you only create enmity..."
Granny Bai ran ahead, and the nameless old Taoist priest chased after her.
Her strange song made Yang Nuannuan tremble slightly and her hands go cold.
The nameless old man glanced at her as he passed by.
"Wait a minute." His voice reached Yang Nuannuan's ears.
It's unclear whether these words were meant for Granny Bai or for Yang Nuannuan to hear!
Tang Bugui was interrupted by them, and that strange feeling disappeared.
He looked at Yang Nuannuan and her daughter again.
"Sister Su Bao, General Tang, I have something to attend to. This basket of cherries and the flower cakes my mother made are for you!" Yang Nuannuan said with a smile, then turned and ran away.
At this moment, she seemed to have a more girlish feel to her.
Tang Bugui shook his head slightly, no longer thinking about it. Perhaps the little girl was afraid of his aura!
He picked up Xiao Su Bao and walked towards the Tang family's house.
After they left, Yang Nuannuan turned back and looked at their backs with a hint of sadness in her eyes.
"Let's go home!" Yinniang came out from the side, took her daughter's hand, and walked towards the pig farm.
Yang Zhu looked at the mother and daughter as they returned, his eyes filled with gentleness.
"What would you like to eat today?" Yang Zhu asked, looking at the mother and daughter.
"Whatever you make, we'll eat!" Yinniang's eyes held a hint of a smile, her beautiful face full of gentleness.
"Okay, I saved some bones today to make noodle soup for you!" Yang Zhu said, and went to cook.
When he went to the kitchen, Yinniang sighed and looked at Yang Nuannuan.
"It's alright, don't be sad, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!" Yinniang whispered in her daughter's ear.
“But I…” She pursed her lips, wanting to say something, but was interrupted by Yinniang.
"Grandma Bai said the time hasn't come yet!" Yinniang patted her daughter's head, her voice tinged with heartache.
Yang Nuannuan lowered her head and didn't say anything; she clenched her fists.
Meanwhile, Granny Bai and Wuming had already returned home.
Wuming sighed as he looked at the deranged Sister Bai. She protected the entire village, but she couldn't protect herself.
Wuming sighed, took out a golden needle, and then inserted it into her crown chakra.
"Hmm..." The confusion in Granny Bai's eyes dissipated, and she became clear.
She saw Wuming and smiled, "Have you eaten? I'll make you some noodles."
"Sister Bai, you can rest now. I've already prepared the meal." Wuming went to bring out the millet rice and the stew he had made from the kitchen.
Grandma Bai looked at the stew and rice, her smile widening.
While they were eating, Bai Yinjun returned, covered in dirt and as black as charcoal...
Behind him followed an unnamed junior disciple, the two of them carrying two fish and a basket of crickets.
Moreover, Bai Yinjun was also carrying a pheasant in his hand.
"Bai Yinjun, you went into the water?" Wuming asked, his face dark, looking at the two men with ill intent.
"Master, I told Xiaobai not to go down, but he insisted on going down, and I couldn't persuade him otherwise!" The young Taoist quickly put away the cricket trap in his hand and went to wash his hands.
He was about to sit down when Granny Bai kicked him out.
"Neither of you are allowed to eat today. Go and squat in a horse stance to draw talismans!" Granny Bai glared at the two of them and said unkindly.
"Hey, Uncle Bai, you're awake again? Oh well, we're not getting any food today!" the little Taoist muttered.
Bai Yinjun, on the other hand, was very skilled. He had already washed his hands and stood in front of the stone table to start drawing talismans.
You get used to it after experiencing it a lot.
Granny Bai and the nameless old Taoist were eating. If someone looked closely, they could see that the nameless old Taoist's originally black hair was slowly turning white.
Grandma Bai only ate one meal before pulling the gold needles out of her head herself.
The next instant, the clarity in her eyes vanished, and she reverted to being that mad old woman once more.
Wang Mingtian, who lived next door, turned his head to look at the sky, seemingly lost in thought.
After a good night's sleep, Wang Mingtian packed his things early the next morning.
Little Su Bao also got up early. Today she wore a dark blue top and pants, a blue and white floral headscarf, and a small basket that fit her perfectly on her back.
Behind her, there was also...
A group of children!
These children were all rescued by them before.
Lin Xiao followed behind Xiao Su Bao with her older sister and younger sister.
Tang Dabao, Erbao, Sanbao, and Bai Yinjun, Tang Xin, and the others...
They're a bunch of kids!
Wang Mingtian looked at the group of children, thought about it, and finally decided not to refuse.
The villagers knew that Wang Mingtian was going to treat the Empress's illness, and they all wanted to help.
It's June now, and the grains haven't ripened yet. They have nothing else to do, so they usually like to go up the mountain to find some food.
Wang Xiuer had also been clamoring to go, but when she heard that the emperor was also going into the mountains, she immediately quieted down.
She's not afraid of anyone else now, except for running into the emperor!
This feeling... who can understand it!
The group went up the mountain, but Madam Qian did not follow. She had not returned for some time and still had a lot to do.
Moreover, she also wanted Xiao Su Bao and Tang Bu Gui to get along well.
Wang Mingtian didn't have a fixed place, so he let Xiao Su Bao choose for herself.
If he finds a certain medicinal herb, he will tell the children directly.
Fu Manduo stayed with Tang Dabao the whole way, and Tang Dabao would occasionally pick fruit for her.
As for Su Yun, he didn't come up the mountain because he had to take care of Su Ruanruan.
The little dumpling wouldn't let Tang Bugui hold her; there were four tiny creatures in front of her, with Little Bell on her left and Little Tune on her right...
Ever since they entered the mountains, these little guys have been guarding the little dumpling. If the little dumpling runs a little too fast, the four little ones will block her way.
Wang Mingtian looked at the group of little ones with a strange look in his eyes.
Especially the rabbit, which made him squint his eyes.
Little Bell sensed Wang Mingtian's gaze and darted into the bushes.
It only came out again when Wang Mingtian stopped looking at it.
They traveled along the way, stopping frequently, and by noon they had reached the top of a small hill.
This was also Xiao Su Bao's first time visiting this hilltop, so she couldn't help but show a bit of curiosity.
Looking down from the hilltop, you can see a flowing stream with various trees below, both large and small.
"Let's rest here for now!" Wang Mingtian glanced at the sky; they had arrived, but there wasn't a trace of moisture in the air...
Wang Mingtian couldn't help but frown.
It seems that this year's weather is really going to be dry.
He glanced at the river below, lost in thought.
A large group of people quickly cleared a space, some gathering firewood, others picking wild vegetables, with everyone having a clear division of labor.
Little Su Bao was pulled aside by Lin Qiqi.
Lin Qiqi reached into her pocket and pulled out a small peach pit bracelet.
"Thank you for saving us before. This is a bracelet I made myself. I hope you don't mind it!" Lin Qiqi said to Xiao Su Bao.
"Sister Qiqi, you're welcome! Su Bao likes it very much, thank you Sister Qiqi!" Little Su Bao said to Lin Qiqi in a cutesy voice.
She liked Lin Qiqi very much, and she didn't even know why.
"I'm glad you like it..." Lin Qiqi breathed a sigh of relief, then couldn't help but look at Xiao Su Bao's features.
She took a deep breath and then asked, "Little Su Bao, I want to ask you something..."
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