Let's just drift through life together in this quick transmigration story.

Qiao Qiqi asked the scout, "How's the investigation going?"

The scout replied honestly, "He sells steamed buns on Hexi Street with an old beggar woman. He lives at the very end of Hedong Alley. The two houses next to him are a brothel and a paper-burning shop."

Next to the steamed bun stall is a vegetable vendor; the worker there gave us his spot last time, but now he's being incredibly attentive to them.

Has she been behaving strangely lately?

"No, the old beggar woman still dresses her up like a man. She sells steamed buns every day, and spends the rest of her time gesturing with a stick in the yard. However, she is quite filial. Last time the old beggar woman was sick, she even carried her to the clinic."

Upon hearing about filial piety, Qiao Qiqi recalled the miserable life she had led after marrying Lin Lu, and how Lin Lanzhi had mistaken a thief for her mother. Fortunately, all of that was in the past, and she was very happy now. "You have a very high opinion of her."

The scout quickly lowered his head. How could he forget that this mistress was Lin Lanzhi's mother? "Your Majesty, please calm down."

"Okay, let's go down."

The scout obediently withdrew. Lu Nianqiao finished school and happily ran into the house with her short legs, calling out, "Mother, Mother."

Qiao Qiqi put on a loving expression, "Niannian is back!"

"Mother, I learned so much today! The tutor even praised me for being clever..."

Hearing the cheerful laughter of Qiao Qiqi and her son, the scout quickened his pace. This person was still so awkward. If he died, he wouldn't believe it and would want to investigate; if he lived, he would be afraid of trouble and would want someone to keep an eye on him. He was unhappy when his child did well, and felt that his child was letting him down when his child did badly. His master was truly an awkward person. How could he take a child's words seriously?

However, the worst thing for a spy is to sympathize with his master or jump to conclusions. It's best to just keep a close eye on things; that old beggar woman doesn't seem easy to mess with.

Xiong Bufan was practicing his fist techniques in the courtyard, completely unaware that his life had been reported to Qiao Qiqi.

Wang Xiaojiu knocked on the door again. She comes almost every day, bringing some vegetables or other things, but she never mentions inviting Xiong Bufan and Granny Qiu to dinner.

Grandma Qiu was sowing seeds in the vegetable garden in the yard when Wang Xiaojiu put down what she was doing and ran over to help. "Grandma Qiu, let me help you."

"Go away, I'm not going to pay you."

Wang Xiaojiu glanced at Xiong Bufan, then took the hoe that Granny Qiu was using to turn the soil. "Grandma, I don't want any money."

Granny Qiu picked up Wang Xiaojiu, walked out the door, and threw him out, leaving his things at the door as well. "Go away, don't even think about selling vegetables here."

Wang Xiaojiu knocked on the door, "Grandma Qiu, I'm not here to sell vegetables."

I'm strong, I can do a lot of work.

If you're not here to freeload or to find a bargain, and you're not, then you're just after Xiong Bufan. You should just get rid of them.

"Wang Xiaojiu, you're slacking off again. Have you finished planting the vegetables? You're not getting paid this month."

Granny Wang's voice was very penetrating; everyone in the entire Hedong Lane could hear her shout.

Wang Xiaojiu reached out her hand, seemingly trying to salvage the wages that were slipping away from her. "Grandma, let me explain, no, I mean, the vegetables are all planted."

Chunxing, who was next door, leaned against the door, covered her mouth and laughed, looking at Wang Xiaojiu who had been thrown out, "Xiaojiu, what's so great about that guy Xiong Bufan? He plays with me and doesn't charge me."

Granny Qiu opened the door again and shouted at Chunxing, "What's with the rooster crowing? Hurry up and go back, or you'll starve to death!" Then, without giving anyone a chance to scold her, she closed the door.

Chunxing lost interest in seducing Wang Xiaojiu, spat at the Qiu family, and walked back, swaying her soft waist as she swung her handkerchief.

Wang Xiaojiu picked up the vegetables and placed them at Qiu Pozi's door, then quickly ran towards Wang Pozi to save her wages for the month.

After Granny Qiu returned to the courtyard, Xiong Bufan, who was practicing martial arts, was nowhere to be seen. Looking up, she found him perched on the wall watching the commotion. He was about to pick up the vegetables and eat them after Wang Xiaojiu left.

"That's his way of selling vegetables. I'll give him the money tomorrow."

Xiong Bufan, carrying the fresh vegetables, said, "Okay."

"Grow vegetables with me, otherwise we'll have to buy vegetables again in a few days, and vegetables are too expensive now."

"Okay." After saying that, Xiong Bufan put the vegetables into the kitchen, grabbed a hoe and ran out, swinging it around with great vigor. Granny Qiu followed behind, scattering the seeds in the ground.

After sowing the seeds, Xiong Bufan went to the well to fetch water to irrigate the land.

Granny Qiu lay on the rocking chair, fanning herself against the sunlight. "Bu Fan, take a rest."

"Grandma, I'll rest after I finish watering the plants."

Half of the land still needed watering, and Xiong Bufan ran back and forth between the well and the vegetable garden carrying a bucket of water.

There was another knock on the courtyard door, "knock, knock, knock."

Xiong Bufan put down the bucket and went to open the door. "Who is it?"

Qiao Qiqi's maid had an arrogant look in her eyes. Looking at the dilapidated gate and courtyard, she couldn't understand why the princess had come. "My lady has come to pay a special visit."

Xiong Bufan opened the door from the inside and stood blocking the entrance, looking at the two people standing there. "Who are you? What do you want?"

Kongkong sensed that Lin Lanzhi still had some consciousness left, and that Qiao Qiqi might be the key to fulfilling Lin Lanzhi's wishes, so he warned Xiong Bufan: "Please come in, please come in quickly, and see what they want to do."

Seeing that no one had come for a while, Granny Qiu spoke up, "Bufan, who is it? If it's an honored guest, please come in; if it's Wang Xiaojiu, throw her out."

"Oh, come in."

Xiong Bufan shifted his body to let them in, then picked up the bucket and continued watering the plants. The sooner he finished watering, the sooner the vegetables would grow.

Seeing that Xiong Bufan was about to leave, Qiao Qiqi called out to him, "Zhi'er, stay here, I have something to tell you."

Xiong Bufan ran even faster, calling out "paper doll" to everyone he met.

Granny Qiu got off the rocking chair and called to Xiong Bufan, who was running to fetch water, "Bufan, stay here."

Xiong Bufan stood reluctantly next to Granny Qiu. This was the first time he had faced the female lead of this world since his transmigration, and also the first time he had formally met the original owner's mother. Although Qiao Qiqi had come to him on her own, Xiong Bufan did not want to meet them because he felt they were all crazy.

Qiao Qiqi thought about it for a long time before deciding to meet Xiong Bufan. It was too embarrassing for Xiong Bufan to be following the old beggar woman. Moreover, the surrounding environment was dirty and messy. If others knew that Lin Lanzhi was still alive and living in this cramped place, it would affect her reputation and Nian Nian's reputation.

So without much hesitation, Qiao Qiqi came over while Lu Yi was out working and Lu Nianqiao was at school. Seeing Lin Lanzhi hiding behind the old beggar woman, Lin Lanzhi was still as spineless as ever.

"Zhi'er, come here."

Xiong Bufan remained silent, and the two sides stood facing each other.

Seeing that her mistress was not being taken seriously, the maid quickly revealed her identity, "Our mistress is the Princess Consort."