Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

After hearing this, Taohua's eyes lit up and she nodded heavily.

Xiuying went on to say, "We can't look at children's preferences with old eyes. Maybe Taohua can really make a big career in cooking." She smiled and gave Yang's mother and Taohua an encouraging look.

After hearing this, Yang's mother's expression eased a little, but she was still a little skeptical: "Open a restaurant? Can it work?" Yang's mother frowned, still with concerns in her heart. Although Xiuying had earned some money, she was far from being rich enough to run a restaurant.

Xiuying said confidently: "Mom, as long as our family works together, there is nothing we can't do." At this moment, Xiuying exuded a firm strength.

Just as Yang's mother was about to speak to persuade Xiuying again, she heard Xiuying say, "Mom, the peace that the court bought with one million taels of silver is only temporary." Xiuying's expression was serious and her tone was heavy.

"The situation is unpredictable now. I want you, Dad, and Qingfeng to follow me back to Futian Village so that we can be together as a family. If anything happens, we can take care of each other." Xiuying looked at Yang's mother earnestly. She came here to pick up Yang's mother.

Mother Yang was slightly startled, with a look of hesitation on her face: "This..." She felt a little reluctant to leave the place where she had lived for many years.

Xiuying then said, "Mom, don't hesitate anymore. It's always better for the family to be together than to be apart. If something really happens, we can support each other." Xiuying held Yang's mother's hand tightly.

Mother Yang was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Well, then I'll listen to you...

However, I can't go with you now. Although the situation is unstable now, it's not a chaotic time yet.

The Wu family army is still guarding Fancheng, so there won't be any chaos for the time being. If something really happens, it will only take an hour to drive an ox cart to Futian Village."

Yang's mother's heart was a tangled mess. Tears welled up in her eyes, and her thoughts were in turmoil. She thought about the unknown future and felt uneasy, but she was more concerned about her daughter's reputation.

There was no reason for the mother's family to live in the daughter's house. This thought kept circling in her mind.

If Zhao's mother knew about this, there would probably be another huge uproar. Thinking of Zhao's mother's sharp temper and sharp words, Yang's mother couldn't help but shudder. Her daughter had good intentions, but she couldn't let her face difficulties in her husband's family because of her. How would the villagers view her daughter?

Mother Yang was filled with worry, her brows furrowed and her lips tightly pursed, but looking at Xiuying's determined and concerned eyes, she felt that fortunately things were not in chaos yet. The one million taels of silver would have to last for a while, and besides, there was the Wu family army, so even if there was going to be chaos, it would not happen so quickly.

Yang Qingfeng laboriously brought a jar of pickled vegetables made by Yang's mother and placed it on the table. He looked at Xiuying and assured her seriously, "Sister, although life is not easy now, it is not chaotic yet. But if there is any trouble, I will bring my parents to find you, so you can rest assured." His eyes were firm and his tone was steady and powerful.

Xiuying looked at her sensible brother and felt a little relieved. She said, "Qingfeng, I believe in you. But you also have to take good care of yourself and your parents." Her eyes were full of concern and trust.

Yang Qingfeng nodded heavily and said, "Sister, don't worry, I'm old enough and can do it." He straightened his chest, as if to prove his ability.

Before leaving, Xiuying took two bags of grain from the ox cart, moved them to Yang's mother, and said, "Mom, please keep this grain for emergencies." There was concern on her face, and a few crystal beads of sweat hung on her forehead.

Mother Yang declined: "Xiuying, take it back and keep it for our family." Mother Yang's eyes were full of reluctance.

Xiuying, however, insisted on staying, then turned around and picked up a jar of pickles made by Yang's mother and put it on the oxcart. She moved quickly, and her eyes showed her love for the pickles.

"Mom, I'll take this pickle back for the children to try. They've been craving it for a long time. The children love the pickles you make." Xiuying smiled and said goodbye to Yang's mother and Yang Qingfeng.

It was still early for Xiuying and Taohua to leave, so they drove an ox cart around Yangliu Town.

The whole street was extremely deserted. The former prosperity and bustle had long disappeared. Most of the shops were closed, and there were few pedestrians and they were all in a hurry.

They came to a small grocery store. After bargaining with the owner, Xiuying bought some mung beans and soybeans, and picked out a few bags of chrysanthemums and honeysuckle at another stall.

"Taohua, take these things. They will be useful when you go back." Xiuying said as she handed the things to Taohua.

Taohua responded obediently and put the things away carefully.

"Mom, what can we do with these?" Taohua asked curiously.

Xiuying replied with a smile, "We need to prepare some things to cool down now." The mother and daughter continued walking on the deserted street, and the number of things on the ox cart gradually increased.

Every now and then, when she ran into a few acquaintances from Futian Village, Xiuying would stop and chat with them with a smile. Her expression was natural and generous, and she did not deliberately hide the things on the ox cart.

Those acquaintances looked at the mung beans, soybeans, chrysanthemums and golden cherry blossoms on the ox cart with curiosity and couldn't help asking questions.

"Xiuying, what are you buying?" an acquaintance asked curiously.

Xiuying answered cheerfully, "They looked cheap, so I bought some to keep for future use." A shrewd look flashed in her eyes.

In fact, she knew that she hadn't covered the items on the oxcart in order to let them see them. This would give her a reason to take out the items from the mall later. She thought to herself, but a friendly smile remained on her face.

Taohua quietly watched A Niang talking to her acquaintances, not quite understanding what she was saying. But she could also sense that A Niang's actions had a special purpose.

After chatting for a while, Xiuying said goodbye to her acquaintances and continued driving the oxcart. Those acquaintances looked at their departing backs and whispered about the things on the oxcart.

"Xiuying is really prepared!" An acquaintance couldn't help but sigh as he watched her retreating figure. He narrowed his eyes, stroking his chin, as if thinking about something.

"Who says it's not true? Look at how thoughtful he is, thinking long-term."

Another acquaintance echoed this, his face full of admiration. He nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of appreciation.

"We have to learn from this, too. The world changes so quickly, so it's better to be prepared in advance."

The people nearby also came over and chimed in. Everyone was talking at once, praising Xiuying for her foresight.

"Anyway, no matter what Xiuying does, everyone should just follow her. Seeing that Xiuying's life is getting better and better, she must have her reasons." Someone in the crowd muttered this.

Everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with envy and trust for Xiuying.