I have been farming since I crossed over.

On the fifth day of the eighth lunar month, the sun had already set, painting the sky a hue of orange-red. Lu Jinge led Lu Changjiao and Lu Changsi, slowly setting off on the road to Qianhuang Mountain. Along the way, a gentle breeze ruffled their hair, bringing a hint of coolness.

When they finally arrived at Old Lady Lu's residence on Qianhuang Mountain, the house was already filled with laughter and joy. Lu Jinge and the others hurried inside, greeted Old Lady Lu warmly, and then returned to the small courtyard that Lu Jintang had prepared for them. They sat together and began to chat enthusiastically.

Lu Changyan also came here at the invitation of Lu's mother. So far, except for Lu Jinmo who was still in the palace, everyone in the Lu family finally achieved a rare reunion in Qianhuang Mountain after a full fifteen years.

The sisters gathered together, seemingly with endless things to talk about. They chatted about their experiences over the years, the little things in their lives, and the wonderful times they had shared. Although the years had quietly passed, the deep bond between the sisters remained undiminished.

Lu Changyan smiled and looked at the sisters in front of her, her eyes full of tenderness and concern. She said softly, "Are you all okay? You don't look much different from before."

Hearing this, Lu Changjiao and Lu Changsi couldn't help but look at each other, sighing inwardly. In fact, this was exactly what they wanted to ask Lu Changyan the most when they saw her, but they didn't dare to speak for fear of touching on their sister's sad story. After all, Lu Changyan now looked a little older than Lu's mother.

Lu Jinge smiled softly and responded, "Second sister, we're doing pretty well. As you know, being in a wealthy family means all sorts of complicated matters. It's definitely impossible to say it's easy, but compared to other families, perhaps it's okay. But how have you been these past few years, second sister?"

Lu Changyan smiled slightly and said softly, "Speaking of which, in comparison, I'm probably a bit lucky. Ever since I was poisoned, although I've often felt exhausted, at least I've been able to move freely without too many restrictions. Now that my body has recovered, I can truly say I have nothing to worry about! And to be able to meet you all again today, I have no regrets in my life!"

Lu Changjiao held Lu Changyan's hand tightly, her eyes slightly red as she sighed, "Second sister, you have suffered so much over the years! When you left without saying goodbye, our family was worried all day long. We asked around but there was no news. Fortunately, God has eyes and allowed us sisters to reunite today." After she finished speaking, she smiled and continued, "By the way, speaking of your stepmother-in-law, she didn't have an easy life! None of her children were able to grow up successfully. Now, the Shuntian Prefecture governor's family has only one little girl who has not yet reached the age of marriage, and she was the daughter of a concubine who was brought in later."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsi also chuckled, "That's right! I heard that your stepmother-in-law has become a little crazy and has locked herself in the house all day, refusing to see even guests! But your father-in-law, after only being promoted to a higher rank, it's as if he was cast under a spell and will never be promoted again. Even my husband's current rank is higher than his!"

Lu Changjiao listened quietly to the conversation about her in-laws' latest situation, the words seeming like they came from the distant past. She smiled and said softly, "Let's not talk about them anymore. As long as I can live a comfortable life, that's enough. Anyway, we haven't thought about going back at all."

As soon as the words fell, Lu Jinge beside him laughed, understandingly, and cleverly changed the subject: "Oh, speaking of our future youngest sister-in-law, I wonder what she is like? Yesterday, my son Hang praised her like a fairy from heaven, she is simply the best on earth! Second sister, you live in the same village with her, so you must know her better. Tell us about her!"

Hearing her sister's question, Lu Changyan couldn't help but smile with satisfaction, nodding repeatedly in response: "Speaking of this girl, there's nothing to pick! Take me for example, I wasn't feeling well before, but since she helped me recuperate, I'm now full of energy; the same goes for the head of the family, who was paralyzed in bed before, but now he's much stronger than when he was young; even the little brats in the family have been in poor health because of me, but after her careful care, they have all become healthy and lively. Besides, our Qianhuang Mountain was originally a desolate place, but now it can look like this, at least half of it is thanks to her! Moreover, not only our family members like her, but other people in the village also praise her when they mention her!"

"Oh, really? Hearing what you said makes me itchy. I really want to meet this extraordinary woman right away! Second sister, she is just a farm girl, how can she be so outstanding and amazing? Are there other women as outstanding as her in the village? If there are, you must help our Hang'er keep an eye out and find a suitable match!" Lu Jinge suddenly slapped his forehead, as if he suddenly remembered that his son was still unmarried.

"How can it be so easy to find someone exactly the same! I have several children at home waiting to get married! The reason why this girl is so different is all because she has an amazing master. It is said that she followed her master to travel when she was five years old. She traveled all over the country and gained a lot of knowledge. Naturally, she knows more than others!" Lu Changyan explained with a smile.

"Third sister, why are you so anxious! Our Hang'er is outstanding and handsome, not like our Buyan, whose status... Alas!" Lu Changjiao sighed with a sad face.

"Oh! What kind of identity is that? Can't you show off your identity as the number one imperial merchant? So what if it's this identity? I'm not in a hurry. My boy is only fourteen years old this year. It's too early to talk about marriage!" Lu Changsi said with a sneer of disapproval.

Just as the sisters were chatting animatedly, Hu Buyan, Shen Yu, and Tang Jiahang arrived. Tang Jiahang said with a smile, "Mom, aunts, how about we go out for a walk together? And take a look at what the scenery here is like?"

"That's great! You've been here for some time, so you must be quite familiar with it. Just take us around!" Lu Jinge responded happily.

Everyone slowly walked out of the room and began to stroll outside the courtyard. Along the way, the birds chirped, the flowers bloomed, and the breeze caressed their faces, making them feel relaxed and happy. Tang Jiahang deliberately pulled Lu Jinge slightly, allowing her to stay a few steps ahead of the others.

Just as everyone was immersed in this pleasant scenery, Hu Buyan lowered his voice and said, "Mother, and my two aunts, I have some bad news that I think you should know. The three aunts in my grandfather's house are no longer alive. It is said that they were all spies."

As soon as these words came out, it was like a thunderclap exploding in the air, and everyone present was shocked. Lu Changjiao, who was the first to react, hurriedly asked, "Second sister, what is going on?"

Lu Changyan nodded solemnly and replied softly, "This is absolutely true. Even my aunt was not spared."

"It's gone, so be it. I honestly think my mother treats me much better than that concubine!" Lu Changsi said nonchalantly. She raised her chin slightly, her eyes firm and bright.

Lu Changyan nodded and echoed her sister's words: "That's right! We are all mother's children now. It was like this in the past, it is like this now, and it will not change in the future. There is no such thing as a concubine."

Hearing both sisters say this, Lu Changjiao also hurriedly said: "Yes!"

At this moment, Lu Jinge suddenly shouted excitedly: "Come over here and take a look, I heard this is rice!" Her voice was clear and pleasant, as beautiful as the sound of an oriole in spring.

The two sisters were immediately drawn to the story and quickly followed. They gathered together, curiously examining the so-called rice before them, discussing it with laughter.

Lu Changyan smiled and said, "This is rice. When it matures, you remove the seeds and peel them. The rice is inside."

The sisters completely forgot the tragic death of their biological mother. The sunlight shone on them, illuminating their innocent smiling faces. Everything seemed so beautiful and harmonious.