Farm Tough Girl-Chapter 631 - 632: Entering the Capital_1

Zhao Song had heard that Muniang’s husband was from the Capital City, but he never asked which family he belonged to. Muniang didn’t want to hide too much from him, so she told him everything. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Shocked yet feeling it was only to be expected, Zhao Song had seen Yu Ze a few times and witnessed his extraordinary noble aura. He had speculated that Yu Ze must be someone of exceptional identity, but he never imagined it to be this extraordinary.

Muniang instructed him to keep a low profile and then took her leave from the Zhao Family.

Madam Liu needed to put extra effort into the Embroidery House, so naturally, Muniang had to visit Madam Liu’s residence, who was surprisingly at home.

After Muniang explained her purpose, Madam Liu was rather calm. Yu Ze’s prominent status meant he would inevitably be involved in many external affairs, but she couldn’t help asking, "You’re taking the children with you, are you planning to stay for a long time?"

Muniang laughed, "That shouldn’t be the case. This time it’s an emergency, and we’re leaving in a hurry. As for when we’ll return, that will have to depend on the situation at that time."

In fact, Muniang was also quite unsure inside. Yu Ze’s mission to rescue Yu Jin was inherently risky. He had to explain to the Qilian Kingdom and even more so to the Emperor, and the hope for a peaceful life in Qinghua City was probably dashed.

Yet Muniang did not blame him. He had abandoned the only promise left to him by Yu Jin for her and allowed her to treat He Suxue the way she did. Deep down, he still felt guilty towards Yu Jin, and the only way to repay him was to restore his freedom. No matter how much trouble this mission entailed, Muniang was willing to face it with him.

Madam Liu nodded, "Alright then. Zhong Yulang recently sent news that they will soon be moving to the next location. Based on the original schedule and my calculations, the Mei Family Troupe should arrive in the Capital in about three to four months. That should coincide with your arrival in the Capital. Do take care of them when you’re there. After all, the Capital is not like other places. There are countless officials under the Emperor’s feet. If you could watch over them a bit, that would be better."

Muniang laughed, "Zhong Yulang has also written to me about this. I know we’re about two stops away from the Capital. By then, I’ll definitely be in the Capital City. It’s a great place to make money. Since I’ll be there, I might as well make the most of it."

As they discussed, Tianniu suddenly appeared, excitedly saying, "Sister Mu is going to the Capital!"

Tianniu wouldn’t have been so excited if she knew she was leaving, so Muniang instantly read her mind and teased, "What, you want me to bring something or send a message to your Jiangshui? Just give it to me."

But Tianniu clung to Muniang’s sleeve with a downcast face, "Can you take me with you?"

Muniang’s gaze flashed, "What would you do there? Staying by your mother’s side is better than anything. The Capital might be big, but it’s not as comfortable as being at home."

Undeterred, Tianniu turned to plead with Madam Liu, "Mother, let me go with her. I’ve wanted to go out and see the world for a long time. You didn’t let me go with the troupe before, and now you’re stopping me from going with Sister Mu?"

Madam Liu’s face darkened, "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. Zhao Jiangshui is striving for his Jinshi now, your presence would only distract him!"

"Not at all. The journey to the Capital City will take at least three months anyway, and Jiangshui only has less than two months until his examination. By the time I get there, he will have finished!"

Madam Liu was even more bewildered, "If he has already finished his exam, why should you go?"

"Even after he finishes the exam, he won’t return immediately, since he has to wait for the results to be announced. Moreover, if he passes the Jinshi, there’s still the palace examination to attend, and many more procedures to follow. Also, even if he returns home with his new title, the journey takes three months. Considering all that, we might have to wait for another half a year, Mother, please let me go. I promise I won’t cause any trouble for Mu. Besides, the Mei Garden’s acting troupe is touring to the Capital now, I will go and help out. Didn’t Mu say she will eventually let me manage Mei Garden? I need to gain some experience, don’t I? With me following Mu, you can be more at ease!"

Madam Liu had never seen Tianniu this stubborn before, and her arguments were somewhat reasonable, leaving Madam Liu at a loss for how to refute them.

Looking at Tianniu, Muniang also felt a wave of helplessness. She was just a young girl, her emotions newly awakened, unable to endure such a prolonged separation. Besides, Tianniu was naturally lively, and without her around, life in Qinghua City would become even more boring for her; naturally, she longed to follow along.

Perhaps it was because Muniang had always liked her, there was a certain unusual affection for her, and now that Tianniu pleaded so earnestly, she found her heart softening a bit.

"Oh well, Aunt, if Tianniu likes it, let her follow us. Anyway, we will meet up with the Mei Garden’s acting troupe in the Capital. She can take care of the troupe there, and it will develop her skills. She will learn nothing good by remaining bored at home all the time, if she is unhappy with it."

Upon hearing this, Tianniu was overjoyed, pulling at Madam Liu’s sleeve and acting coquettishly, "Mother, please let me go, I’m begging you, Mu has agreed!"

With a helpless sigh, Madam Liu glanced at Muniang with irritability and said, "Your sister Mu has always pampered you. If you follow her this time, you are not to cause any trouble. If you dare to make a fuss, I’ll bring you back and you won’t be allowed out the door ever again!"

That was as good as her consent. Tianniu, thrilled, jumped around joyously, running off to pack her luggage.

Madam Liu laughed without mirth, "This wild child, once she has a husband, she will forget all about her mother! I’ve really raised her for nothing."

Muniang said with a smile, "Don’t worry, Aunt, I will take care of her in the Capital."

But Madam Liu retorted, "You better not take her to Marquis Chen Mansion. When the Mei Garden’s acting troupe arrives, let Zhong Yulang take charge of her. Your position as a daughter-in-law isn’t easy, and going back to the in-laws is inevitably going to lead to criticism. Although you are clever and know how to please, she is clumsy and lacks the proper bearing of a young lady from a good family. It will only bring unnecessary trouble, and while that may pass in Qinghua City, it’s different in the Capital. The in-laws won’t be able to overlook it."

This time, Muniang didn’t say much, but nodded firmly, "I understand."

She had gone through a lot of trouble to resolve the intimidation from Jian Yue before, and now that she finally had won her favor, she naturally couldn’t afford any more incidents that would disappoint Jian Yue.

It didn’t take three days before Yu Ze, Muniang, and the children set off together, with Tianniu accompanying them. Although the children were still young, they could already speak, and Muniang had specifically taught them to call Grandpa and Grandma. The little ones were clever and picked it up right away.

The journey wasn’t rushed, as they were traveling with children. They took their time, stopping here and there as if sightseeing, and it took roughly three months to arrive.