Call Me The Mother of Quick Transmigration

Chapter 112 – The Widow’s Adopted Daughter (part 12)

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Although progress was slow, Li Su found this was a lot easier.

A few days later, Mrs.
Yang and Mrs.
Qin found Li Su.
After the greeting, Mrs.
Yang asked, “Next month is my grandmother’s birthday.
She likes for it to be lively.
She likes watching shows and listening to stories on weekdays.
Would younger sister mind…”

When Li Su heard those words, she knew what Mrs.
Yang wanted.
She smiled.
“I understand what cousin means.
It’s fine.
Just take it.”

Mrs.
Yang and Mrs.
Qin sighed in relief.
“Thank you, younger sister.”

Li Su suddenly had an idea.
“Sister-in-law, is there a theatre troupe in the house?”

Mrs.
Yang nodded.
“Yes, there is a troupe in the house.
Does younger sister have any ideas?”

Li Su smiled.
“It’s better to let the troupe in the house to arrange these words into a play.
They can act and sing.
If you like, you can borrow the opera troupe for a few days.
Won’t it be lively?” If they had a good relationship, then they should borrow it.
If they had a normal relationship, then one would rent it.
This was a favour if one ignored the money! But, these words were hard to say bluntly.
She believed that Mrs.
Yang and Mrs.
Qin were wise and could come up with this on their own.

Yong An Mansion’s family had a large family business that was not easy to maintain.
Li Su had her own business, a few stores, she had a lot of income every year.
But, she and Si Qin did not pay a penny.
They lived in the mansion.
Li Su was a little embarrassed and wanted to add some income to the mansion.

Mrs.
Yang and Mrs.
Qin’s eyes lit up.
They didn’t expect this.
“Young sister, this is a good idea.” If they really could arrange these into a play, then it could be shown in many places.
It would also benefit the mansion.

“Thank you, younger sister.
I will arrange a play for the Yang family to watch,” Mrs.
Yang said with a smile.

Li Su nodded.
“I don’t know much about these things.
Sister-in-laws are the ones who will decide.”

Mrs.
Yang and Mrs.
Qin went to find Princess Qing Shan.
When Princess Qing Shan heard this, she thought it was a good idea and immediately allowed Mrs.
Yang to arrange it.
At the end of the year when empress mother’s birthday banquet occurred, Princess Qing Shan presented the play, ‘Mu Guiying Breaks Through the Heavens’.
Empress mother was happy after watching it and so was the emperor.
Princess Qing Shan and Yong An Mansion were rewarded.

The troupe of Yong An Mansion became famous.

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Of course, there was much more to follow.

When Li Su started to write the storybook, she slowly regained the memories of the original owner.
She remembered the four arts (zither, go, calligraphy, and painting), poetry, and songs.
She slowly recovered all these skills.

On this day, Li Su changed into a light yellow dress.
She sat in front of camellias and played a song, Singing While Drunkenly Fishing Late At Night1.
Wang Si Qin was fascinated by this since she was unfamiliar with this kind of mother.

In addition to daily reading to improve her literacy and the four arts, Wang Si Qin had gradually learned some etiquette and rules.
The more she knew, the more Wang Si Qin understood what kind of life her mother had lost.

If her mother hadn’t had that accident, then her mother would have been like her aunts.
She would have been a gentle and elegant wife.
She would have respected her in-laws, handled the housework, educated her children, talked about the zither, had beautiful calligraphy, and lived a comfortable, elegant life.

But, her mother had ended up as a peasant woman in a place like Shang Lin Village for 6 years.
In the end, she had Wang Si Qin.

The most commendable thing was that, in the face of such a huge change, her mother was always very calm and never complained.
With her own efforts, her mother managed to slowly regain the things she had lost.

Wang Si Qin felt that her mother was actually really strong.
She still had a lot to learn.

Wang Si Qin was actually a smart and sensitive person.
From the beginning, she could detect the kindness Yong An Mansion showered on her mother and herself.
They were still kind, but she could now tell they had more sincerity behind their actions.

This sincerity didn’t just come out of thin air.
This was all gained through her mother’s hard work.
Wang Si Qin felt that she couldn’t live up to her mother’s efforts and sincerity.

“How is it? Does it sound good?” After Li Su played the song, she felt comfortable.
To be able to play at this level was definitely the result of everyone’s hard work.
She didn’t expect she would be able to play a melody of the elite!

“Good! It is good as always!” Xiao Zhen Shu clapped as he walked in.
“Compared with before, cousin’s zither skills sound calmer.
Very good.”

“Second older brother!” The original owner could remember this second cousin, so Li Su called out without him having to introduce himself.

Xiao Zhen Shu was naturally a free-spirit and was unwilling to be constrained by officialdom.
He often travelled between the capital and Qian Tang.
Therefore, he often met with the original owner.
Among all the cousins, the relationship between them was the best.

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“Cousin!” Xiao Zhen Shu looked at Li Su and his eyes fell on her hands.
A trace of distress flashed in his eyes.
Other places could be maintained and moisturised to restore their previous state, but the calluses produced by hard work with hands could not be eliminated for a while.

His cousin led a pampered life, but because of his mistakes, she ended up suffering so much.
He was really ashamed and full of regret.
Even if they had found his cousin now, he still couldn’t make up for the suffering she endured the past few years.

“I haven’t seen you for so many years.
Second older brother is still as handsome as ever.
Now that I am back, second older brother should stop running out.
Second older brother isn’t young anymore.
It is time for you to get married.
Third older brother has two sons.
Second older brother, you can do it!” Li Su smiled.

Xiao Zhen Shu was no different from when they had met 7 years ago.
He was just more mature and calmer.
His heart became uncomfortable.
“Cousin, how about you marry second older brother?”

Wang Si Qin’s face changed drastically.

Li Su still smiled.
“Second older brother, stop joking.
It is clear to both of us that we only have sibling affection for each other.
What happened before was an accident and has nothing to do with second older brother.
Second older brother doesn’t need to feel guilty.
Now, I have returned unharmed with a smart daughter.
Second older brother should let go of the past and find your own happiness.”

Xiao Zhen Shu was just speaking nonsense.
He also knew that there was only sibling affection between them, but he also felt a lot of guilt.
If he married his cousin because he felt guilty, then he would be wronging his cousin.

“Second older brother is confused.
I’m sorry.”

“We are siblings.
We don’t need to be like this.
By the way, second older brother hasn’t seen my daughter, Si Qin.
Si Qin, come and meet your second uncle,” Li Su said as she gestured over to Wang Si Qin with a smile.

“Si Qin greets second uncle.
Si Qin hopes second uncle is well!” Because of his previous words, Wang Si Qin’s attitude towards Xiao Zhen Shu was a little lukewarm.
Although she didn’t spend much time with her father, it didn’t mean that she had forgotten about her father.
Nobody could replace her father.
She also didn’t want to recognise another father.

She had also eavesdropped on the conversation between her mother and the princess.
She knew that her mother had no intention of marrying again, but she still felt uneasy.

Xiao Zhen Shu also noticed Wang Si Qin distancing him and felt a little embarrassed.
It was he who was rash.
“Si Qin, is it? This is a meeting gift second uncle is giving you.
Do you like it?” Xiao Zhen Shu took out a beautiful silver aroma ball2 from his sleeve.

Wang Si Qin really liked it.
She played with it.
“It smells really good.”

“I bought spices from the western region.
If you don’t like it, you can change it to something else.” Xiao Zhen Shu smiled.

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“I like it a lot.
Thank you, second uncle.” Wang Si Qin accepted the gift, but stood firmly beside Li Su and refused to leave.

Li Su felt a little helpless.
Wang Si Qin was probably acting like this because of her past experiences.
This child had never had a sense of security.
As a mother, all Li Su could do was to accompany her daughter, pay attention to her daughter, and respond more.

Li Su took her daughter’s hand and smiled at her.
“Second brother, since you have come back, have you seen grandmother? Si Qin should go to class, so let’s go first.”

Xiao Zhen Shu glanced at Wang Si Qin.
He probably knew of Si Qin’s temperament from the letter his fourth younger brother sent him.
She was also a pitiful person.
He naturally wouldn’t take her attitude to heart.
So, he nodded.
“Okay, go!”

Li Su took Wang Si Qin’s hand and escorted her to Flower Hall.
Today, she would learn about perfume from Nanny Xu.

Wang Si Qin suddenly grabbed her hand.
Although she didn’t say anything, her eyes clearly expressed her meaning.

Li Su was a bit dumbfounded.
Shouldn’t she be relieved? At least Si Qin was willing to express her true thoughts to her.

Li Su touched her hair.
“Don’t worry.
Mother won’t remarry.”

Although it was just a simple sentence, Wang Si Qin smiled.
“Mother, don’t marry someone.
When I grow up, I will take care of mother and let you live a good life.” This was her promise and her real thoughts.
Although it might be unfair to her mother, she really didn’t want her mother to remarry.

Li Su smiled.
Perhaps in some people’s eyes, Si Qin’s thoughts were selfish.
But, Si Qin was only 6 years old and had that kind of childhood.
Si Qin was extremely insecure and was afraid of being abandoned again.
This attitude was normal, or at least, Li Su thought it was normal.

It just so happened that she had no intention of remarrying.
Although this body was still very young, she had a family and a career.
She didn’t have to worry about food or clothing.
Why would she want to marry again and serve other people while saving face?

She wasn’t a masochist!

However, these ideas were too shocking for this time period, so it was better to not talk about them.

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“Okay, mother believes you.
You will do well!” Li Su smiled.

Wang Si Qin nodded and entered with her head held high.

When Li Su returned to Auspicious Purple Hall, Xiao Zhen Shu had yet to leave.
He was talking to the old madam, Princess Qing Shan, and Mrs.
Liu.

When the old madam saw Li Su return, she beckoned her over.
“Su Su, come here.
Your second older brother is back.”

Li Su walked over with a smile.
After greeting them, she sat beside the old madam.
“I saw him in the garden just now.”

The old madam looked at Li Su, then Xiao Zhen Shu.
Suddenly, she thought of something.
Before the old madam could speak, Li Su laughed and said, “Second older brother isn’t young.
Isn’t it time for him to get married? Grandmother should carefully consider this!”

As soon as Li Su said this, the old madam understood what she meant.

The old madam felt that it was a shame.
They would have been a good couple, but it was a shame that Li Su had no intention of marrying Xiao Shu.
Marriage was a big deal, so she wouldn’t force it.

Princess Qing Shan smiled and said, “Su Su is right.
The old madam should help Zhen Shu.”

The old madam smiled.
“I am old and don’t go out very much.
I don’t know who would be good.
Let’s see them together!”

The topic shifted and everyone began to discuss it enthusiastically.
Xiao Zhen Shu felt antsy and soon found an excuse to run away.

1.(醉漁唱晚) I think that’s how you’d translate that title? Might be this song, but I’m not too sure…

2.(銀製鏤空香薰球) silver aroma ball