The Farm Girl’s Charismatic Fortune

Chapter 32: Chapter 31 Distinguished Guests Arrive Chapter 32: Chapter 31 Distinguished Guests Arrive Bogu Pavilion Backyard
As the elderly madam ate the Zizania Roll that Xuanbao had given her, she felt a surge of emotion, “So the stems of Geng Grass on the wasteland are Zizania?”

Ruo Xuan, nibbling on a rabbit-shaped pastry, nodded her little head vaguely, “Mhm, isn’t it delicious?”

The elder lady hugged Ruo Xuan, overjoyed, “Delicious, truly delicious! Xuanbao is indeed our little lucky star!”

The people of Shaxi County were in for a treat!

She must send a message back to the capital about this, to have the eldest acknowledge Xuanbao’s contribution.

The elder lady’s family hailed from Shaxi County where she lived until she was seven, suffering through wars and pirate raids. Later, her father and grandfather joined the military and followed the founding Emperor in securing the nation, allowing their family to settle in the capital.

It had been thirty years since the realm had come to peace, and she had always hoped to do something for the people of Shaxi County so that they could live in peace and contentment, well-fed and properly clothed. That was why she brought her grandson back.

She wanted to inquire more about the Zizania from Ruo Shui and Madam Liu.

Ruo Xuan and Xuanyuan Que were sent off to the garden to watch ants moving house.

Seizing the opportunity, Ruo Xuan asked, “Brother Xuanyuan, didn’t you say last time that you would help me if I had a problem?”

Xuanyuan Que looked at her indifferently, “What is it?”

“Can you use the Five-Colored Stone to make a few Qiankun Bags for me?”

Xuanyuan Que: “…”

Qiankun Bags?

What an extravagant thought – making Qiankun Bags in a place with insufficient Spiritual Energy and materials?

And she wants several?

What a fanciful dream!

“I can’t!” Xuanyuan Que refused coldly.

“Ah, you’re so capable and you can’t even make such a simple Qiankun Bag?” Ruo Xuan looked at him in surprise, her big eyes seemingly accusing him of how poorly he was living up to the title of War God of the Ninth Heaven.

Xuanyuan Que shifted his gaze away, “Not enough materials.”

“I see!” Ruo Xuan’s little face couldn’t hide her disappointment, “Without a Qiankun Bag to store things, the silver I’ve earned has been stolen, and carrying silver on me is so uncomfortable.”

Ruo Xuan patted the bulge in her chest that was ten taels of silver.

Xuanyuan Que glanced at her, then saw her sleeve slide down, revealing her small forearm, blue and purple.

His eyes turned sharp, and his tone was indescribably cold, “What happened to the injuries on your hand?”

Could it be that someone in the Ruo Family was mistreating her?

Ruo Xuan noticed his gaze and looked at her own arm, “This? Our family’s silver was stolen, right?…”

Ruo Xuan briefly explained, “…my previous injuries had healed, and with no evidence, I had to pinch myself.”

Xuanyuan Que’s mouth twitched!

She really had learned some tricks; how many days had it been since she’d come to the mortal realm? She was already pulling off such self-harming schemes.

He’d never seen such a foolish flower!

He glanced at her, a three-year-old human cub, who, even with some knowledge of Immortal Technique, could not protect herself from real villains.

“Give me some Five-Colored Stone Powder, the soil of the Nine Heavens, Fusang Tree wood, and Heavenly Worm Stone.”

Although she didn’t know what Xuanyuan wanted to do with it, Ruo Xuan generously handed them over, “Brother Xuanyuan, how did you know I have Fusang Tree wood and Heavenly Worm Stone?”

Xuanyuan Que ignored her foolish words.

Did she really think those stones she had could hide their contents from him, considering her meager cultivation level?

Although she was the guardian spirit of Ruoshui River, she was meant to protect Ruoshui River, not to dredge trash for it.

What do other Upper Gods toss into the Ruoshui River to purify and destroy? She would fish it out and treasure it as if it were a jewel, storing it inside stones. Is she collecting junk?

But each of those items would be a treasure between heaven and earth if brought to the mortal realm. Thinking this, he said no more.

At that moment, Aunt Yu Hua came out holding sweets and called the two children over to eat. Ruo Xuan ran over immediately.

Xuanyuan Que was not interested in food; he took the Five-Colored Stone Powder, soil from the Nine Heavens, Fusang wood, and Heavenly Worm Stone back to his room.

After Ruo Xuan finished the sweets, Ruo Shui took his leave, and the family of three were enthusiastically seen out by Madam Xuanyuan.

Madam Xuanyuan held Xuanbao’s hand and said to Ruo Shui, “I bought a manor near your village, and I am looking to recruit more people to refurbish it as soon as possible. Once it’s refurbished, we’ll move there. Are there any carpenters in your village? I am really concerned about where to find a good carpenter to help.”

Ruo Xuan immediately said, “My third uncle, my third uncle is really good at building houses! The stone lion was carved by him too, isn’t it mighty and lifelike?”

“Indeed, the stone lion is carved very well! It’s like finding what one needs without even looking, let your third uncle start working tomorrow! I want to move into the manor as soon as it’s fixed up, so Xuanbao can come to see grandma and play with Xiaojiu whenever she’s free.”

Of course, Madam Xuanyuan knew that Ruo He was skilled in carpentry; the shopkeeper had already investigated the Ruo Family. It turned out they were descendants of the loyal and good, just a bit unlucky, and she didn’t mind helping them out.

“Great! I’ll talk to my third uncle when I get back, get him to work quickly, so grandma can move in sooner. Then I can take Brother Xuanyuan to play in the mountains.”

Upon hearing this, Ruo Shui realized that the old lady wanted to support his family. He quickly declined, “My brother’s carpentry skills are self-taught. I’m worried it might inconvenience Madam.”

“It’s alright, there are many experienced masters there, and they were saying they want to find a strong young man to assist. He might even learn something.”

She had not mentioned this directly to Ruo Shui because she knew he might be reluctant to recommend his own brother, but Xuanbao was a child who spoke without the worries of an adult, saying things straightforwardly.

Now that Madam Xuanyuan put it this way, Ruo Shui found it difficult to refuse, as he also wanted his older brother to learn a real trade.

The family of three soon said their goodbyes and left.

After seeing off the three guests, Madam Xuanyuan went to find her grandson.

Inside the house,
Xuanyuan Que had someone bring over a large flowerpot, then poured the Five-Colored Stone Powder and the soil from the Nine Heavens into the pot, infusing it with Spiritual Power. That little bit of Five-Colored Stone Powder and soil from the Nine Heavens filled the entire pot.

He then planted the Fusang Tree.

The old lady walked in and curiously asked, “What is Xiaojiu doing?”

“Planting mulberry trees to raise silkworms.”

Old lady: “…”

Is this how one plants mulberry trees and raises silkworms? Besides, it’s not even the right season for silkworms to produce silk, is it?

She didn’t understand all that well, but her grandson never did foolish things!

“Where did you get this wood?”

“Xuanbao.”

So that’s it! Are the two kids planning to learn how to plant mulberry trees and raise silkworms together? It was nice to see her grandson willing to play with Xuanbao, and understanding a bit about farming was good. She then said, “Tomorrow, let’s go to the manor and find a plot of land. We can plant mulberry trees and raise silkworms with Xuanbao, how about that?”

Xuanyuan Que seemed to be reminded of something, and just nodded.

*
Half an hour later, Ruo Shui pushed a cart back to the village.

Seeing him, a villager shouted, “Ruo Shui, that distinguished guest of yours has come again! Shouldn’t you hurry home?”

Ruo Xuan, who had been cultivating all the way home and was planning to go up the mountain to pick grapes, asked curiously, “Mom, which distinguished guest?”

Madam Liu stroked her daughter’s head, “Your Grandma Zhou, have you forgotten?”

Ruo Shui smiled and said, “Xuanbao, remember to call her Grandma Zhou later, she once took you to see a doctor!”

As they spoke, Ruo Xuan saw a luxurious carriage stopped in front of her house.

By the door, several guards stood with long spears trimmed with red tassels.

What a grand spectacle!