Quick wear: cannon fodder is a bit strong

The Sun family didn't mention breaking off the relationship, so it seems they have some other plans.

You can't have any preconceived and biased ideas - we all meet by chance, and you have to see it with your own eyes to know what a person's character is like.

In any case, she seemed to like this little girl and was willing to get close to her.

"That's great, thank you ma'am!"

Qu Xiaoxiao then affectionately took Madam Song Liu's arm and pasted a peace charm on her back. This charm was drawn by her herself, and it could protect Madam Sun Liu from disasters and turn misfortunes into good fortune.

With Maotuanzi's guidance, the two soon found a small field full of shepherd's purse near the grove.

Mrs. Song Liu was extremely surprised: "Xiaoxiao, you are so lucky. If I were to look for it myself, I wouldn't be able to find it."

In the short time since then, the two had exchanged names. Mrs. Song Liu also introduced her family. The Song family was a family of retired Hanlin scholars who had returned to their hometown.

Old Master Song lived a life of integrity, but his works were too high to be appreciated by many, so he spent his entire life as a sixth-rank editor in the Hanlin Academy. When he retired, he only held a fifth-rank official position.

Not many of my children and grandchildren are successful.

Living in the capital was not easy, and the Song family was large. The old couple could not afford to buy a large house in the capital, and they only saved 180 taels of silver in their lifetime, which was not enough to live on.

So, Mr. Song decided to take his family back to Xinyang City, thinking that he might be able to find a way to make a living in this small place.

Unexpectedly, they encountered a flood on the way.

The whole family was torn apart, and now only the old Hanlin couple, Mrs. Song Liu and her husband, and their two children are left together.

Qu Xiaoxiao expressed sympathy.

Mrs. Song Liu was quite open-minded:

"Things are pretty good now. At least my husband and child are by my side, and I have no regrets. Being alive is just a blessing."

"I just hope that the whole family can be together in heaven and on earth, and I will be satisfied."

Mrs. Song Liu smiled.

Qu Xiaoxiao was a little silent. She didn't know if Mrs. Song Liu's wish came true in the original plot, but perhaps it did.

It was rare to see such a clear-headed and quiet woman. Qu Xiaoxiao felt compassionate and slapped a detoxification talisman on her back.

After a flood, plagues and other diseases are likely to occur, and the drinking water and food are likely to be unclean.

It’s better to take a picture to be safe.

The two of them worked hard to dig wild vegetables.

They continued till they had dug up all the fish in that small area and each of them had a full basket, and then they went back together.

"Come on, come on, come on. I'll take you to meet my two children, and let them meet their beautiful sister."

Mrs. Song Liu invited.

She was really happy today. Their money, luggage, and food were originally stored in the hands of several other branches of the Song family. Now, they were washed away by the flood, and they, the old and the young, became paupers in an instant.

I thought I would be hungry for a few days, but I didn't expect to dig up so much shepherd's purse with Qu Xiaoxiao. At least I can fill my stomach for now.

Her suggestion was exactly what Qu Xiaoxiao wanted, and the two of them chatted and laughed as they walked towards the Song family's resting place.

"Mother, mother is back!"

"Mom is back~"

Two half-grown children happily jumped up from a large rock and ran towards them hand in hand, shouting.

"Yanran, Rensheng, come quickly and meet Sister Xiaoxiao!"

Mrs. Song Liu said with a smile, wiping the sweat from her forehead.

"Hello, Sister Xiaoxiao~"

"Hello, Sister Xiaoxiao!"

The two children greeted each other in unison and bowed to Qu Xiaoxiao in unison. It was obvious that they were well taught.

"well"

Qu Xiaoxiao smiled and took out two fastened peace lockets from her pocket. One of the children had one hanging around his neck:

"This is a meeting gift from my sister, please wear it well~"

"Thank you sister!"

"Thank you sister!"

Song Yanran and Song Rensheng each reached out and touched the jade pendants around their necks, and said happily.

"Oh my, how can this be possible?!"

Mrs. Sun Liu hurriedly tried to stop her: "How can a child so young accept such an expensive gift?"

Madam Sun Liu came from a family of scholars. Although her family was not wealthy, she was quite discerning. The jade was smooth and translucent, and it was obvious that it was an extraordinary piece.

It was a chance meeting, and the two children really couldn't accept such a great gift.

"it does not matter,"

Qu Xiaoxiao laughed and said, "If the time was right, this jade could be worth a few taels of silver. But in this situation, no matter how good it is, it's just an object.

"It's just a token of my appreciation. Why would Sixth Madam refuse? Besides, my fiancé and I are traveling alone this time, and we'd like to rely on the Song family for some support in the future!"

"Oh well"

After Qu Xiaoxiao said this, Mrs. Song Liu could no longer refuse, otherwise it would be a bit unkind and it would seem like she was unwilling to take care of the young couple.

At this moment, the old Hanlin couple of the Song family walked over from afar.

"Meiying, who is this little girl?"

Old Madam Song called Madam Song Liu by her maiden name. From this detail, Qu Xiaoxiao realized that the old couple treated their daughter-in-law very well.

"This is Xiaoxiao, Qu Xiaoxiao. She was originally the granddaughter of the Sun family. She has severed her ties with her fiancé and is going to Xinyang with us."

Mrs. Song Liu took Qu Xiaoxiao in her arms and introduced her to the two elders in an extremely intimate and protective manner.

The old couple of the Song family knew the character of their sixth daughter-in-law very well. Seeing her attitude, they immediately understood that there must be something strange about this breakup. Old Madam Song immediately smiled and said:

"Oh, it's Miss Xiaoxiao. Since we're in the same industry, it must be fate. Come visit more often in the future~"

The old Hanlin also stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "That's exactly what we should do. The journey is long and difficult. If Miss Xiaoxiao doesn't mind, it would be good for us to look after each other!"

Qu Xiaoxiao smiled and said:

"Thank you, Mr. Song and Mrs. Song. I'm sorry to bother you from now on."

As he spoke, he grabbed a few handfuls of wild vegetables from the basket and put them into Mrs. Song Liu's basket. Then he nodded and left quickly.

The Song family members stared at Qu Xiaoxiao's fleeing figure, not even having time to say anything to refuse. With her hand still outstretched, the figure vanished.

Qu Xiaoxiao thought to herself: What a joke! It's okay for her to dig wild vegetables, but forget about eating them. However, after all, they are the fruits of her labor, so they can't be wasted, right?

Every bit counts.

However, it was a little too early for Qu Xiaoxiao to be happy.

When she and Situ Zhige finished their meal and just got off the carriage to take a walk to digest the food, Madam Song Liu and Song Yanran came to their door, each carrying a bowl of thick wild vegetable soup.

"It's freshly cooked, with a little salt. Don't worry, it's made with clean water. Miss Xiaoxiao, drink it while it's hot."

Mrs. Song Liu looked enthusiastic, Song Yanran's eyes were bright, and the mother and daughter looked at Qu Xiaoxiao and Situ Zhige with anticipation.

Qu Xiaoxiao: “…”

Suddenly, I felt like I had shot myself in the foot. Situ Zhige took it calmly, drank it in two or three gulps, and then handed the bowl back.

"Thank you!"

Qu Xiaoxiao: Damn, was this guy not full at all just now?

Good. Now the pressure is on her.