How can someone travel through time and space and become a beggar?

You Shaofeng was still lost in thought when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a white shadow leaping past.

rabbit?!

Thinking of the two rabbits raised by his younger sister at home, he jumped out like a tiger pouncing on its prey.

Everyone was stunned by his actions, and then they saw him holding the rabbit ears and walking straight to Xia Chu. "Here you go."

Xia Chu was stunned for a moment, then took it and said, "Give it to me?"

"Well, do you like it?" The boy blushed, glanced at the girl opposite him and then looked away.

Xia Chu looked at Jia Qingwu and saw she was smiling but silent. Li Xuemu also smiled, but the words of rejection on the tip of her tongue became, "It's quite big, a bit heavy."

You Shaofeng was just about to say, "I'll hold it for you and give it to you when I get back later."

Xia Chu's next words left him dumbfounded, "It's just enough to eat after roasting."

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You Shaofeng stared at the girl's adorable smile in amazement, but when he opened his mouth, he uttered something so... inappropriate. Shouldn't he praise the rabbit for being cute?

Jia Qingwu chuckled, accustomed to it. She had originally thought her daughter was soft and cute, but after seeing how expertly she butchered and scaled the fish, she no longer felt that way.

Xia Chu looked at the rabbit and said, "Let's make a collar out of this fur for Mom. It will go well with that azure cape."

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You Shaofeng was struck by lightning. Where was his sweet sister? How could he say such cruel things? He didn't find the rabbit cute, but wanted to skin and eat its flesh? And make a collar out of it?

Xia Chu glanced at You Shaofeng's expression and almost laughed out loud.

Li Xuemu smiled and shook her head. She didn't think Xia Chu's words were cruel. She just felt that her son was taking things for granted and looked a little frightened.

The rabbit finally escaped. There was no water source nearby, so it would be difficult to clean up after killing it.

You Shaofeng was in shock afterwards and felt like something was broken.

Jia Qingwu looked at Xia Chu helplessly and amusedly, not knowing what to say. She might not have been unaware of You Shaofeng's intentions, but she deliberately said something like "skin and eat meat," clearly showing no regard for him.

Li Xuemu sighed. It seemed there was no hope for this silly boy.

The rabbit wasn't eaten after being brought home, as the family had plenty of meat. However, furry animals can heal a person's mood, so Xia Chu kept the rabbit and gave it to Jia Qingwu to keep as a pet.

Jia Qingwu liked it very much. She would hug the rabbit and touch it from time to time, and her face would smile even more.

At the beginning of summer, I figured that at this rate, I'd be able to return to Lin'an by next spring at the latest. Winter was freezing cold, and with Spring Festival approaching, it wasn't suitable for long trips. If I went back in the spring, I'd be able to enjoy the scenery along the way, with the flowers blooming and the weather warming up.

She missed her home, the yard full of flowers that she had planted with her own hands.

Since giving her the sheet music, Jiang Tunan's attitude towards Xia Chu has changed significantly. Previously, he treated her simply as a student. While Master Jiang wasn't a strict person, he still had that air of a teacher. But now, he treated her like a peer, even discussing the strength of certain fingerings and the rhythm of a particular tune with her.

The two are not good at playing the same instrument, but the music theory is always the same.

That day, after class, Jiang Tunan stopped Xia Chu and said, "Xia Chu, can you bring your pipa to class tomorrow? I've practiced the song 'Peach Blossom Smile' so well, I'd like to try playing it with you."

"Okay." Xia Chu felt that this was no big deal and agreed happily.

It was mid-afternoon, still some time before dinner. Jia Wanlin and Jia Wanqing had returned with her, saying they wanted to practice the pipa more.

"So hardworking?" Xia Chu said with a smile.

"Cousin, even the teacher wants to play with you! I think the pipa is great now, and I like playing the pipa." Jia Wanqing said seriously.

Jia Wanlin paused and added, "I like the pipa, too."

Xia Chu laughed, actually guessing what they were thinking. Both of them had some flaws in their piano skills, but they weren't irreparable. Xia Chu, on the other hand, felt that playing an instrument was just a hobby; they didn't need to take exams or take grades, so just having fun was enough. When teaching them, she prioritized encouragement.

But Jiang Tunan was different. She was the teacher of the Jia family. She had to let the Jia family see the growth and progress of the child, otherwise it would be a waste of time. She was under pressure, so her requirements would be stricter.

Perhaps it was this difference in attitude that made the Jia sisters feel more at ease in Qingwu Courtyard, where no one compared them to anyone else. A relaxed and cheerful mood actually helped them learn faster. They even felt like they must be gifted because they learned so easily.

But there was another reason Jia Wanlin came so often: she enjoyed company, but didn't like noise. Qingwuyuan was a very suitable place to stay, not to mention that she could learn a lot.

Jia Wanqing, disinclined to deal with her mother's incessant demands and complaints, felt more relaxed here. Her aunt had no airs of superiority; she wouldn't interrupt her when she laughed or joked, or remind her if she was too loud, nor would she be bothered by her noise. Whether or not she learned the pipa was secondary to her.

Jia Qingwu welcomed the guests in with the rabbit in her arms, and told the servants to prepare some refreshments, then she sat quietly aside.

Jia Wanqing held her chin up, listening attentively to Xia Chu's explanation of fingering. But after a while, her attention began to wander. My cousin is so pretty. She's so beautiful when she's serious, and she plays the pipa beautifully. If I were that good, would my mother stop scolding me?

"Wanqing, come back to your senses." Xia Chu saw that they were both in a daze, so he took a sip of tea and rested, "Then let's take a break."

Jia Wanqing came back to her senses and asked, "Cousin, when can we go out to play again?"

Xia Chu glanced at her amusedly and asked, "Where else do you want to go?"

"There's nowhere to go in winter, right?" Jia Wanlin felt a little disappointed.

Jia Qingwu looked at the three wilted children and smiled gently, "I do know a place. It's best to go there in winter."

Jia Wanqing's eyes lit up, "Aunt, where is it?"

"A hot spring villa." Jia Qingwu didn't keep them in suspense and answered directly, "We actually have a villa like this back home. The spring isn't very big, but in terms of comfort, a good friend of mine has one that's even more comfortable. They have underground heating systems and grow vegetables and fruits that are rare in winter."

"Is it Aunt Xue Mu's house?" Xia Chu thought of her first.

"Yes, if you want to go and play, I will post a message and borrow their farm for two days." Jia Qingwu said softly.

Jia Wanqing's eyes almost shone. She moved closer to Jia Qingwu and said coquettishly, "Aunt, Wanqing wants to go."

"Aunt, Wanlin, I want to go take a look too." Jia Wanlin was equally eager; she had been to her family's farm before. The spring was only big enough for two people. It was said that the larger spring was in another house, and even this small one had cost a fortune. It was a rare find, something you couldn't buy even with money.