Chapter Thirty-Nine: For Whom Did He Come

  Pufa Temple? Which Pufa Temple?

  Isn't this exactly where the real Third Miss had an accident before? It can also be said that it is now the rebirth place of the current Third Miss.

  "Auntie, you're six months pregnant and it's not easy for you to move around. What are you doing going all the way to the temple? If you just want to pray, you can do that at home in front of the Buddha statue. Why do you have to go all the way there with your big belly? And what if the horse carriage shakes and you get jostled?"

  Miss Su thought she was still worried about the injury, and hurriedly said: "I go there every year at this time, with Nainai and Fangqiao accompanying me, it's definitely not going to be a problem." Her tone was very urgent and caring.

  Qin Dai thought for a moment and asked, "This matter, Madam Qin will not agree to it, and Father will not agree to it either." The Qin family had always been short of manpower, with only three sons in total. If Su's child was indeed a son, the Qin family would cherish him even more, so how could they let her go to worship with a big belly?

  "Quick-tongued and clever, she said: 'Third Miss, please advise her! I and the wet nurse have been advising for several days now, but Aunt still insists on going. In the past, when she was in good health, it was easy to go. But this year's situation is special, isn't it? Missing a year won't make much difference.'"

  "What's so important about the aunt?" Not going early, not going late, but insisting on going on the seventh day of every year's lunar month. It's already strange enough to go to the temple like this, and now that she's pregnant and it's inconvenient for her, she still insists on going, which is really weird.

  Su hurriedly put on a smile and said: "It's just a habit." After finishing speaking, she glanced at the wet nurse and then quickly lowered her eyelids.

  Qin Dai Xin noticed her little movements and was certain that she was hiding something from herself. Looking at the wet nurse again, she actually turned away with a guilty conscience...

  This is self-incrimination, there are no three hundred taels of silver here.

  Qin Dai thought for a moment and said, "Auntie is just going to the temple to pray for peace and blessings for the whole family. Although she goes every year, now that she's pregnant, it's better to be careful. I think it would be better if I went in her place, donated some incense money, and sincerely prayed on her behalf. The Bodhisattva is understanding of all beings, he won't blame you."

  Su's hand slapped her palm, seriously saying: "Don't joke about the Bodhisattva." Then she seemed hesitant, although she knew that this year she might not be able to go to Pu Fa Temple, but she was still a bit unwilling. So many years of habit, it can't be changed in a short time, and the thoughts of these twenty years can't be cut off today! A few days ago, when her husband was happy, she mentioned it slightly, but didn't expect to be rejected by him at that time. She thought that if she couldn't go, asking Ali to replace her would be the same, after all, they were close relatives and should not make a difference. But she feared that Qin Dai's heart still held resentment towards what happened last time and wouldn't agree, so she had the idea of testing her mind. Now seeing her agree so readily, she felt uneasy again, feeling guilty towards her daughter.

  Qin Dai's heart saw her hesitation, and the discomfort in her heart also disappeared. It seems that this Su Shi indeed has an unbearable bitter intention, otherwise she would not have designed this small trap. The daughter is after all her own, she knows how to be heartbroken, knows how to be intolerant, just proving that she still cares about her daughter's feelings. Thinking of this, she let go of her concerns, and took the opportunity to relive her life again, even if it was for the sake of truly being filial to Qin San Niangzi. Moreover, Su Shi's performance in the past has always been good, she is a true loving mother, so be it! She is probably still shrouded in the shadow of her daughter's previous personality, and does not dare to discuss anything, let alone make demands! With her own arrival, San Niangzi's personality has changed greatly, but she still dares not to ask for too much, fearing that this harmonious relationship will change because of her requests.

  "Auntie isn't reassured?"

  "Not just that, I was just thinking of you as a young girl... " How could she be at peace? It was there that Ah Li had almost lost her life back then. Even now, even if it's just a thought, she still feels a lingering fear, and is very frightened.

  Qin Dai Xin said, "I know what's on your mind, so let's settle it this way! I'll go talk to the old lady, you can rest assured that I'll take care of everything for you." It was as if she was helping her fulfill a small wish.

  Su saw that she wasn't angry, and finally put down the hanging heart, although it was a bit difficult for A Li, but compared to going to Pu Fa Temple, she still felt that the latter was more important. After thinking about it again, she thought there was nothing wrong with it, so she happily agreed.

  Just then, a little girl came in from outside and reported that Season Mama, who was beside Li's family, had come to see Madam Su.

  The people in the room had different expressions, and several pairs of eyes looked at Qin Dai Xin at the same time, as if they saw or didn't see, all waiting for her to say a word.

  Su knew her daughter's mind and before Qin Dai could speak, she said: "Please come in! It's so cold outside, you'll catch a chill if you stay out there."

  The little girl nodded and turned back to talk.

  The wet nurse was just about to ask something when she heard the maids talking outside the door and hastily stopped.

  The girls lifted the curtain and let in a middle-aged woman, around forty years old. She was neat and tidy from head to toe, her clothes were simple and unadorned, with only a silver hairpin slanted on her head and a pair of plain silver earrings on her ears. Although she looked very ordinary, Qin Dai felt that she was not a simple person. The key was her eyes, which were sharp and seemed to be calculating something even when she smiled.

  Seeing Qin Dai Xin, Season Mama was visibly startled, but in the blink of an eye, she put on a surprised look and bowed to Qin Dai Xin before saying: "Third Miss is also here, I wonder if your body has fully recovered?"

  Qin Dai secretly laughed at her, thinking she was just making small talk. Everyone in the Qin household knew that she was very capable and efficient, but only this mother in front of her still pretended to be foolish and ignorant. Wasn't this being overly polite?

  "It's been a long time, doesn't Mother know?" Qin Dai Xin didn't even look at her, putting on an arrogant air that was very similar to the former Third Miss.

  Ji's mother felt relieved and said more respectfully: "Look at the cold weather, I'm afraid Third Miss can't stand the chill."

  Qin Dai Xin let out a cold snort and fell silent.

  Ji's mother didn't get angry either. She turned her head and gave a half bow to Madam Su, saying: "I came today because I have something to trouble you with."

  Su Shi's heart knew he was going to see Xiu Mei, but his face asked: "What's the matter?"

  "Earlier, I got some stuff from the maid in the aunt's house and became addicted to it. I couldn't stop asking for more, so I came over specifically to ask if there was any left. It's been a few days since I last came by, but I didn't expect her to be ill. This time I came, I just wanted to ask, has the maid's illness gotten better?"

  "Oh? What delicious dish did the young lady in our house make that makes you miss it so much, Seasoned Mother?" It sounds like a very casual question.

  "Never mind, it's just some ordinary pickled vegetables. I find them quite tasty and thought of learning the recipe from her."

  "What did Madam Ji say about which girl?" Su Shi asked casually.

  "She's a second-rate servant girl, named Xiu Mei." Seasoned mother fox didn't know that Su had already become the hunter, step by step manipulating others to walk into his trap.

  Su said, "I really didn't know that this girl could make delicious sauce dishes. Even Season Mom said it was good, so it must be good. Another day I'll have to ask her about it and let her make some for me to taste."

  "Auntie is pregnant, she should be more careful with what she eats. If it's something she normally eats, then it's fine, but at this time, she needs to pay attention." She spoke humbly and considerately, always thinking of Su's well-being, making one want to praise her a few times.

  Su nodded and said, "It's still Season Mom who thinks things through, it's me being willful." She paused for a moment, seeing the respectful expression on Season Mom's face, before continuing, "Fang Jiao."

  Fang Qiao hastily stepped forward, "Auntie."

  "You take Season's mother to Hsiu-mei's room, see her there and come back, there are still things to do in the house!" This was said for Season's mother to hear, merely to make her think that no one suspected her.

  Fang Qiao understood in her heart and promised to rush to her mother, "Mother, please come this way! I have to go quickly and return quickly, Auntie still has things for me to do!"

  Ji's mother muttered to herself, wondering why Su had agreed to her request so readily. But the situation before her didn't allow for further thought, and she hastily smiled at Fang and said, "Thank you, miss."

  The two turned around and were about to leave when Qin Dai Xin suddenly stood up and gave a half bow to Su Shi, saying: "Auntie, I'm leaving now."

  Su nodded and said to Fang Qiao: "You take Third Miss back first!"

  Fang Qiao yielded and gave way to Qin Dai Xin. Seasoned Mama naturally also had an eye for the situation, and hastily shifted over to make room. Qin Dai Xin led Chun Li out of the Su family's house first.

  Fang Qiao asked her mother to wait for a moment under the corridor, and she naturally went to send Qin Dai Xin first.

  "Never mind about us," said Aunt Xue, "it's nothing urgent. You go and see San Niangzi quickly."

  Fang Qiao politely said to her: "Thank you, Mother, for your concern." But as soon as she turned around, she disdainfully curled her lip. The person who harmed our aunt still dares to stand in the Lan Garden with an innocent face, not even afraid of being struck by lightning. Then, she quickly chased after Qin Dai Xin, not wanting to stay with such a person for another moment.

  Qin Dai Xin had just stopped in front of the courtyard gate when Fang Qiao came forward and asked, "Does Third Miss have something to say to me?"

  She's a clever one. Qin Dai secretly praised her in her heart and said seriously: "Fang Qiao, remember what your aunt told you, after bringing Season Mama to Xiu Mei's room, leave immediately, no matter what happens inside, don't listen or look, and don't let anyone notice, can you do it?"

  Although Fang Qiao didn't understand the meaning of this, she saw Qin Dai's serious face and hastily agreed: "Third Miss can rest assured, I'll remember."

  Qin Dai Xin nodded and finally left the garden.

  She wants to see what this season's mom is here for.