Chapter 379 Mother, why didn't you continue the story?
Apart from the current emperor, looking further back, where is there any filial piety between father and son?
They are all a group of people who will stop at nothing to gain power.
"Alright, that's enough!" The Empress rubbed her temples, looking at the Emperor's gloating expression. How could she trust an Emperor who was like a child?
Meanwhile, Xiao Su Bao and Xiao Mo Bao returned to the Tang family ahead of time.
Inside, Tang Sanbao calmly carried a bucket of water in and out of the kitchen, skillfully starting to put out the fire...
The two of them decided to help together.
Little Su Bao glanced around and saw that the water tank outside was still a bit far from the kitchen, so she simply lifted her skirt, squatted down in a horse stance, and hugged the water tank tightly...
"Lift!" She puffed out her cheeks, her little face slightly flushed, and then she picked up the water vat.
Tang Sanbao's eyes widened, and his jaw almost dropped.
"Auntie... cow..."
After Tang Sanbao finished speaking, he dashed to the door and slammed it shut.
If someone saw this, they'd probably say their aunt was acting strangely!
Although my aunt is already a fairy, a powerful little fairy...
"What are you doing? Why are you still closing the door? Can't you see the house is on fire?" Villagers came running over one after another, carrying buckets of water.
Everyone was quite calm, especially the person who knocked on the door, who didn't seem to be in a hurry at all.
Some people were even smoking pipes on the side.
Tang Sanbao breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xiao Su Bao carrying the water vat out again.
"Auntie, please don't get involved in these kinds of things anymore. What will you do if someone sees you like this?"
Little Su Bao blinked, completely bewildered!
Sanbao sighed, took Xiaosubao's hand, and pressed her down onto the small stool.
"Auntie, please sit down. Leave the rest to us!"
After saying that, he quickly went to open the door.
The villagers at the entrance didn't seem to be in a hurry; they were actually chatting in small groups.
"Sanbao, why are you taking so long to open the door! You're being a bit slow!"
An old man looked at Tang Sanbao and asked him a question, then picked up a bucket and walked towards their house.
Before Tang Sanbao could speak, someone saw the kitchen billowing black smoke and heard someone teasingly say, "Sanbao, did your mother sneak into the kitchen again today?"
"Ahem, my mother just wanted to cook something for the family!" Tang Sanbao defended his mother.
The villagers couldn't help but smile even more broadly when they saw Sanbao's slightly flushed cheeks.
Everyone knew that if a fire broke out in the direction of the Tang family's kitchen, it meant that Wang Xiuer had entered the kitchen.
Some are born with amazing culinary skills, while others are born to be terrible cooks. Wang Xiuer is good at working in the fields and fighting.
When he was young, his hunting skills were unmatched, even by the villagers.
"Little Su Bao is back! How have you been these past few days? Have you eaten? Auntie just made some stir-fried cured pork, I brought you some!"
"Thanks to Xiao Su Bao, our family can afford pork this year. We made braised pork today, and we'll bring some over later!"
"And us..."
The villagers spoke warmly to Xiao Su Bao, but this did not stop them from putting out the fire.
The kitchen was filled with the familiar darkness...
Little Su Bao quickly tried to refuse, but her mother had said that everyone was struggling financially and she couldn't accept the villagers' food.
The little dumpling thought to herself, then said, "No need, no need, we have food at home!"
"Don't mention it. If it weren't for you and your mother, our village wouldn't be living such a good life now. If you don't accept it, Grandma Zhang will get angry!" an old woman said to Xiao Su Bao.
A moment later, you could see the villagers each having a small bowl of meat and vegetables, and some even had steamed buns.
Some people made noodles.
Almost every household brought their own food.
They all knew that Xiao Su Bao had a good appetite and ate a lot.
We can't let the children suffer.
Little Su Bao felt warm inside. When she smiled, her eyebrows curved like crescent moons, and her dimples deepened.
She wanted to refuse, but Sanbao happily thanked everyone.
"Thank you for the food, Auntie! Thank you for the meat, Grandma! We'll definitely treat you to a meal when Grandma comes back!"
The villagers, who had been quite lively, all changed their expressions slightly.
They all took a step back.
"No need, we're all from the same village, and there's not much of this stuff!" someone said, and then turned and left.
When Qian returned, the fire had already gone out, with only wisps of smoke rising.
"Village Chief's wife, you're back! Come home and have dinner!" someone said to Qian Shi.
Qian's expression was a bit strange. Would she even be able to eat today?
However, since the villagers said so, she agreed, "Yes, I'll eat now. Thank you all for today."
“We’re all from the same village, it’s alright, we’re used to it anyway. Your family burns firewood in the kitchen twice a month, doesn’t it…” Su Daya’s mother said subconsciously.
After saying that, he quickly glanced at Madam Qian and was relieved to see that she was not angry.
"Look at my mouth! You go eat your food, I'm going home to eat too!" Aunt Su said cheerfully, then turned and left.
Before Qian could say anything more, she sensed that something was amiss!
She turned her head and was stunned. Why was there so much food on the stone table outside their house?
Most of these dishes aren't expensive, but the portions are huge!
That brown rice, and those noodles...
I also need steamed corn bread...
Qian's lips twitched slightly.
She finally spotted a little dumpling behind the food.
"Mom, you're back!" Little Su Bao breathed a slight sigh of relief; she hadn't known how to refuse everyone's kindness.
The uncles, aunts, grandmas, and grandmothers from the village all came in to bring them food.
None of these are the most important.
Importantly, every time they brought her food, they would also take her large bowl and replace it!
Everyone would add rice and dishes to their own large bowl!
The little girl was completely submerged in food, and she looked rather pitiful.
Qian chuckled as she looked at the little dumpling in her arms, whose face was full of embarrassment.
"Mom, Su Bao doesn't usually accept these treats, but the uncles, aunts, and grandmas are so hospitable..." The little dumpling's worried expression was truly adorable.
Seeing her like this, Qian couldn't help but reach out and pull the little dumpling into her arms.
"Let them eat it. They're not lacking in food these days. We'll treat them to a meal when we have the chance!" Mrs. Qian said with a smile.
"No, no, you guys go ahead and eat!" At this moment, the person who had just put down their food immediately refused.
Are you kidding me? Eating their food will bring you bad luck!
Although the Tang family members are all very nice and have good relationships with the villagers, it's always better to avoid bad luck if possible.
Ms. Qian was taken aback and glanced at the person who had spoken.
"Ahem, Aunt Qian, my mother said it's not necessary. We're all neighbors!" The boy said, then turned and left.
Little Su Bao looked at them, somewhat confused.
"Huh? Grandma, didn't my mother leave with you? Where is she? Could it be that she knows she burned down the kitchen and is too afraid to come back?"
Tang Sanbao leaned closer and curiously glanced outside.
Qian paused, thinking of Wang Xiuer's throbbing pain in her temples.
"Go and call her back. Oh, and while you're at it, take some of the cured meat we had before, and the braised meat we made these past few days, and deliver them to every household in the village!"
"Okay!" Tang Dabao said, slightly disappointed.
He was a little disappointed for some reason because he didn't see Fumanduo.
Hearing what Grandma said, it nodded obediently.
"My dear friend... I'm here!" Just then, a familiar voice came from outside.
Tang Dabao subconsciously turned his head and looked out.
Little Su Bao also looked outside.
Fu Manduo skipped and hopped towards the yard, followed by Su Yun and Su Ruanruan.
The boy's previously gloomy face instantly brightened.
Fu Manduo also saw them, and the next moment, he rushed over and patted Tang Dabao on the shoulder.
"Nephew Da Bao, what are you doing?" Fu Man glanced at the cured meat in his hand, his mouth watering.
After all, the cured meat that Qian and Sun Cuihua stir-fried was very delicious.
When Xiao Su Bao saw Fu Man Duo coming over, she smiled instinctively. She was about to come over, but the scene in front of her made the little girl stop in her tracks.
“This…” She rubbed her eyes, then rubbed them twice more.
Hmm, a red line shot out from Da Bao's nephew's chest and slowly approached Fu Manduo.
The red lines on Sister Fu's body haven't grown out yet.
There was nothing on his body, not even a red line could be seen.
Little Su Bao's lips twitched as she watched this scene.
"Sister Fu, Sister Su Yun, Sister Ruan Ruan!" The little girl greeted the three of them in a sweet, childlike voice.
Fu Manduo immediately released Tang Dabao, looked at Xiao Subao, and chuckled.
"And you guys, you didn't even bother to wake me up!" After she finished speaking, her gaze immediately fell on the food on the table.
Madam Qian smiled slightly, looking at Fu Manduo's appearance, and said, "Miss Fu, why don't you have something to eat first? I imagine the young ladies are all hungry. This food was brought by the villagers, and it may not be as refined as what you get outside..."
"It's alright, it's good enough to have something to eat. This food would be top-notch even if it were at the border!" Su Ruanruan, the oldest among them, bowed slightly to Qian Shi in response.
At this point, the little girl seemed much more well-behaved, giving off the air of a refined young lady.
But Madam Qian knew that this girl was not a gentle person.
Fu Manduo added, "Auntie, you don't know, my dad said that children who eat food from many families are healthier. I think this food is already very good!"
Fuman is used to eating delicacies from land and sea, so it's nice to eat some country food occasionally.
Ever since Su Yun was taken away by the flower seller, she has become even less particular about food, as long as she can eat her fill.
Madam Qian looked at the young girls with a tenderness in her eyes.
"Sister Fu, this is sweet and sour pork ribs made by Aunt Wang. It's so delicious! This is..."
Little Su Bao pulled Fu Manduo and Su Yun over and introduced them one by one, her little face flushed and very cute.
Tang Dabao pursed his lips and glanced at them before leading his younger brothers out to deliver the meat and, incidentally, to find his second sister-in-law...
Before long, Wang Xiuer was brought back by her son, followed by Tang Dabao and a few others, but the expressions on their faces all looked rather strange.
Qian's eyebrows twitched as she looked at Wang Xiuer's somewhat lewd appearance.
"What did you do just now?" Madam Qian looked at her listless second daughter-in-law, her temples throbbing.
Wang Xiuer stood at attention, and the three Tang brothers behind her quickly followed suit.
"I...didn't do anything..." Wang Xiuer's eyes darted around, and she spoke without any confidence.
Little Su Bao turned her head and looked over. Seeing that her second sister-in-law was neither injured nor unlucky, she figured it shouldn't be a big deal!
Then, Wang Xiuer spoke up, saying, "I just happened to run into His Majesty by the river. I saw that His Majesty was about to jump into the river, so I kindly pulled him back..."
Ms. Qian listened with a frown, feeling that something seemed amiss.
The second son's wife is not the kind of reliable person.
So things are definitely not that simple.
"Mother, why didn't you continue?" Tang Sanbao tilted his head and looked at his mother.
Wang Xiuer turned her head away and shut her mouth, remaining silent.
Tang Sanbao then said directly, "Then not only did my mother not pull His Majesty back, she also pushed His Majesty into the river!"
Ms. Qian gripped the table, her eyelids twitching wildly.
Tang Dabao tugged at Sanbao, who knew his mother had really done something stupid, and continued, "When my mother was shouting on the shore, His Majesty's butt... his rear end got bitten by a little earthworm!"
“Mother, I saw His Majesty bend over and jump into the river. I was just trying to make amends. I didn’t know His Majesty was just shaking sand out of his shoes…”
Madam Qian looked at her second son's wife and took a deep breath: "Don't go out before the baby is born, and don't go to important people's places for no reason!"
"Yes, Mother!" Wang Xiuer nodded hurriedly. From now on, she would never meddle in other people's business again, nor would she go out and have fun!
She felt that she would die by her own hand sooner or later.
Just as Qian was about to leave, Ling Buqi returned outside, carrying a sheep in his arms and followed by a guard carrying a freshly roasted lamb leg.
"Aunt Qian, I'm back!" Ling Buqi called out in a very familiar manner.
At this moment, the guard holding the roasted lamb leg also spoke up.
"Greetings, Madam Tang. This is a lamb leg that His Majesty is giving to express his gratitude to the Second Young Mistress for saving his life."
Seeing the family's surprised expressions, the guard suppressed his helplessness.
"His Majesty also said that the Second Young Mistress is pregnant, and the ewe that was captured had just given birth, so he gave it to the Second Young Mistress as well. His Majesty told the Second Young Mistress to take good care of the ewe and have a safe pregnancy!" After saying the last sentence, the guard turned and left.
"You are in for a treat! This lamb leg was specially hunted down from the mountain by His Majesty, and so was this ewe. Second Sister-in-law, you are truly amazing; you saved His Majesty's life!" Ling Buqi said sincerely.
Qian looked at the sheep, then at Wang Xiuer, and for a moment she didn't know how to start the conversation!
"Mother...am I being ordered to raise sheep?"
Wang Xiuer looked at the sheep, then at Qian Shi and couldn't help but ask a question.
She stole a glance at the guard who had already disappeared from sight and whispered, "Mother, His Majesty is not going to hold a grudge against a scoundrel like me, is he?"
Even the Qian family didn't know!
She doesn't understand the emperor.
Little Su Bao, standing to the side, nodded emphatically, thinking that her grandfather was actually quite good.
"Second sister-in-law, don't worry. Grandfather is a good person and shouldn't hold it against you..." the little dumpling said to Wang Xiuer reassuringly.
Wang Xiuer finally breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing her little darling's words.
“I also think His Majesty is a good person…” she muttered to herself.
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