novelhk Chapter 304 Visit
Chapter 304 Visit
She also recalled the sweet potato, potato and winter wheat planting techniques that had never appeared in her previous life.
Could it be that because I cruelly abandoned him in my previous life, he came to take revenge for that debt in this life?
After countless sleepless nights, Pan Xiatong finally came to this conclusion.
Last year, when she returned to Huzhou from Huaiyuan, she could still bear the criticism from her parents-in-law at first, until she stood up to resist and was sent to Zhuangzi by her husband to reflect. At that moment, she seemed to wake up.
It turned out that it was the child's cousin who put pressure on her husband and forced him to make such a decision.
During those days, she was so angry that she cursed the child for being ruthless and ungrateful in the garden. She even tried to tarnish the child's reputation by hanging herself in anger, but only hurt her throat.
The Tan family did not hire a good doctor for her. The injury to her throat became increasingly serious, making it difficult for her to swallow medicine and food. Her physical condition deteriorated further and further. To this day, she can only rely on thin rice porridge to sustain her life, quietly waiting for the call of death.
Looking back on the past, Pan Xiatong realized her own impulsiveness and stupidity. How could she vent her anger on that innocent child over a matter of life and death?
All of this is, in the final analysis, my own fault.
When they left, the child was only seven years old. How could a child survive in such a harsh environment? She thought that the hatred in the child's heart might come from this.
In this way, she watched herself walk towards an irreversible end step by step.
On the fifth day of June, Pan Xiatong's candle of life finally went out.
In the capital city, the sun is scorching hot in summer. Only the early morning and evening bring a moment of coolness. The afternoon sun is so scorching that it is suffocating. Even the little guy nicknamed "Xiao Niu Bao" got prickly heat due to the high temperature. Princess An was so distressed that she severely reprimanded Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu.
During this period, "Little Niu Bao" always loved to pester the young couple. At the young age of about three months, he began to have the ability to recognize people. He stayed by Princess An's side all day long, causing the princess to lack of rest and almost collapse from exhaustion.
In desperation, Xiao Zhixue and his wife had to take the little guy back to their own courtyard to take care of him. But in just three days, the little "Niu Bao" was so hot that he broke out in prickly heat, which was very pitiful.
These words really made Princess An, who loved her precious grandson, furious. Her eyes seemed to ignite the air around her, and she rebuked the ignorant young couple like a storm. Her words were full of the dignity of an elder and her deep expectations for the younger generation.
Finally, after a round of stern words, Princess An resolutely decided on her summer destination - Lingshan Villa.
Her tone was unquestionable, as if even the summer heat could not stop her decision.
Then, she gave a direct order, asking Fan Yanmu to go ahead and make all the arrangements at the villa, making sure everything was appropriate and comfortable without leaving any regrets.
As for her little grandson "Xiao Niu Bao", Princess An gave Xiao Zhixue many instructions and asked her to prepare in detail every item that the child would need after arriving at the villa, no matter how big or small, and not to leave anything out.
The couple immediately became busy. They had to take care of their elderly elders, consider the settlement of more than 40 servants, and ensure that the children had all the supplies. The entire preparation work was complicated and huge.
But after intensive preparations, the whole family, young and old, plus their servants, set out on the journey to Lingshan Villa in a grand procession that was almost as spectacular as a royal trip.
"Princess, Fu Dong is here to see you."
The two maids, Siqin and Wangyue, holding exquisite food plates in their hands, walked into the house with light steps, breaking the tranquility inside.
At this time, Xiao Zhixue was sitting next to an exquisitely carved ice basin, enjoying the moment of peace brought by the cool breeze.
Hearing Fu Dong coming, she was slightly surprised and asked in a gentle voice: "Why are you looking for me at this time? Is there any emergency? Please ask him to come in."
Fu Dong entered the room, bowed respectfully, and said in a steady voice: "Princess, Fu Dong greets you."
Xiao Zhixue nodded slightly, with a hint of curiosity between her brows: "Well, why did you choose to come here at this time? Is there anything important you want to tell me?"
Fu Dong carefully took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Xiao Zhixue.
Wangyue, who was standing by, took the letter quickly and presented it to Xiao Zhixue respectfully.
Xiao Zhixue understood that there must be something unspeakable behind Fu Dong's silence, and it was not appropriate to discuss the matter here.
After reading the letter carefully, Xiao Zhixue's expression gradually became solemn, and an indescribable sadness surged in her heart.
Reason told her that this emotion did not belong to her, but came from the original owner of this body - she had no emotional bond with Pan Xiatong, so why did she feel so sad?
In order to sort out her thoughts, Xiao Zhixue gently waved her hand, signaling Siqin and others to leave for the time being, leaving her alone to think.
Outside the door, Siqin and others were filled with worry. They didn't understand why the princess, who was usually calm and composed, was suddenly shrouded in a faint sadness.
Fu Dong originally thought that the princess would remain indifferent after reading the letter, but the scene before him obviously exceeded his expectations.
It turns out that when it comes to Pan Xiatong, the princess is not as indifferent as she appears to be.
Fu Dong suddenly realized that he might have done something wrong, so he hurried to find Fan Yanmu and told him everything that had happened that day.
Facing Fu Dong's self-blame, Fan Yanmu seemed unusually calm and said in a deep voice: "This is not your fault. Sooner or later, the truth must be revealed. You are right to tell her. You go down and rest first, and I will come back later."
When Fan Yanmu returned to the palace, Xiao Zhixue had already adjusted her mentality.
She has a clear conscience towards Pan Xiatong, and if anyone should feel guilty, it is Pan Xiatong.
However, Xiao Zhixue secretly decided that at night, she would quietly burn some paper money for Pan Xiatong. No matter how many unresolved knots there were between mother and daughter, the person was gone, and as the person who inherited this body, she also had the obligation to express respect.
Perhaps, in another world, the mother and daughter will have the opportunity to meet face to face, and then they will resolve their grudges themselves.
Although Fan Yanmu didn't say much, he felt relieved when he saw the smile on Xiao Zhixue's face again.
"Master, Princess, the Marquis and my brother-in-law are here to visit and are waiting in the front yard."
Upon hearing this, Fan Yanmu and Xiao Zhixue were both stunned. It was already evening, why did they choose to visit at this time?
In the front yard, Xiao Wang and his son Xiao Yuyu were sitting leisurely in the front hall, tasting the carefully brewed tea.
Xiao Zhixue walked into the hall and asked with a little confusion: "Dad, little brother, why did you choose to come here at this time? Is there something urgent?"
Xiao Wang looked at Xiao Yuyu unnaturally, appearing a little embarrassed.
Xiao Yuyu finally spoke up out of helplessness: "Sister, didn't mother send someone to come and see my nephew today? But the people in the palace told me that the princess took her nephew to Lingshan Villa to escape the summer heat."