Transmigrating as the Buddha-like Main Consort of a Power Minister

Chapter 22: The Rain is Coming, and the Wind Fills the Mountain

Ji Wan'er shook her hand, opened the purse, and poured its contents onto the table. She counted them and was surprised to find fifty wen. She hadn't expected to have this much.

Did he go out to earn money after having lunch? What did he do exactly? How could he have earned so much in such a short time? She was curious to know what kind of work could bring in money so quickly.

But upon further thought, she felt something was off. Xiao Qingming was just a bookworm, unable to carry heavy loads or perform physical tasks. What could he have done? She remembered that before he left, he seemed to have gone to the study and took a bundle with him. Could he have sold something?

What could it be?

Regardless of whether he earned it through work or selling something, Ji Wan'er was happy. At least Xiao Qingming still cared about the family's financial situation and wasn't completely absorbed in his studies. But why did she remember that the book didn't mention this? She recalled that after Xiao Qingming gave her some silver jewelry worth around ten taels, he never gave her a single penny again.

Does this mean that Xiao Qingming's impression of her has gradually improved, and she has escaped the predetermined fate of the original owner?

Without her as the catalyst, will Xiao Qingming no longer become corrupted?

Ji Wan'er felt delighted.

Regardless of whether they would be together in the future, Xiao Qingming would eventually become a powerful figure. Maintaining a good relationship with him would greatly benefit her survival in this era.

Ji Wan'er happily put away the money and placed it with the copper coins she had earned. The silver jewelry she had obtained earlier was intended for Xiao Qingming's examination fees, but this money would serve as their living expenses.

After collecting the money, Ji Wan'er went outside and saw Yun Shuang and Zi An playing in the courtyard. She called them to go to the mountain.

They needed firewood for the evening when they would have guests, and they didn't have enough at home. They had to go and gather some.

Today, Ji Wan'er was in a good mood and found everything joyful.

Yun Shuang and Zi An were delighted to have new beds.

It was already April, and the flowers on the mountain were gradually blooming, making the entire landscape beautiful. The flowing water coming down from the mountain was gurgling and the mountain spring water was clear and refreshing. The three of them didn't rush back home; instead, they played on the mountain for a while and collected a lot of flowers along the way.

After returning home, Ji Wan'er brought the dry firewood to the kitchen, while the damp firewood was left at the doorstep to dry.

They had collected plenty of firewood from the mountain, taking advantage of the good weather, and piled it up at the doorstep to dry.

Upon returning home, Ji Wan'er cleaned up the broken earthenware pot that was lying in the corner, washed it, and placed it on the table. She then trimmed the flowers they had collected from the mountain and arranged them in the pot.

In an instant, the room no longer felt monotonous but instead exuded an artistic and warm atmosphere.

Ji Wan'er admired it for a while and realized it was almost time for the evening meal, so she went to cook.

Since they were expecting guests, the meal couldn't be as simple as usual.

Tonight, she planned to prepare four dishes: two main dishes, one stewed chicken with potatoes, and one braised fish. She would also stir-fry some bean sprouts and cabbage.