Divorced woman with child travels through time

Ouyang Jin carefully tossed the small crabs in and continued turning over the stones, quickly forgetting about his plan to throw sandbags. It wasn't until Chengcheng and the others arrived that the riverbank was completely turned over. In the end, they counted only seven or eight crabs. Chen Xuanyu said regretfully, "That's too few. It's not even enough for one plate. Let's release them and let them grow up and have baby crabs before we catch them again."

Fifteen reluctantly released the little crab. Chen Xuanyu guessed that his mother's anger should have subsided, so he led everyone back to the training ground. Most of the guests had left, and the children started playing beanbag toss again. With so many people, it was super lively. Ouyang Jin, dressed in silk, stood out, but he played very carefree, completely unconcerned about getting covered in dirt. After learning his identity, Da Xiong was a little reserved at first, but later he completely let loose and played. The two were evenly matched, both at a similar level of amateurishness, so they had a great time.

Jiang Mingyue left early after finishing her meal, while the men continued drinking. Ouyang Junyan, unusually, shed his official airs and became sworn brothers with Wang Erniu, chatting happily. A Li and Wang Hanyang were the same, both having military backgrounds, so they naturally got along well, discussing everything from official policies to the hardships of ordinary people, pouring glass after glass of wine.

Chen Wenfang accompanied Jiang Mingyue on a stroll around. Thinking that the men had been drinking and might stay for dinner, she went to the vegetable garden to pick some vegetables. Jiang Mingyue became interested and followed her to the vegetable garden. Caixiu wanted to stop her but didn't dare to speak up.

Chen Wenfang then said, "Madam, the vegetable garden is muddy, and you might get your shoes dirty. Why don't you wait for me here?"

Jiang Mingyue laughed and said, "What does it matter? Our founding emperor still accompanies the empress to till the fields and plant wheat. Why would I be afraid of getting my shoes dirty if I just pick some vegetables?"

Chen Wenfang smiled and said, "If I can't argue with you, then let's go together." She handed her a bamboo basket, and the two of them went down into the vegetable garden.

Chen Wenfang lifted the thick straw, revealing plump, green white radishes underneath. She shook the radishes, then deftly pulled them out and placed them in the basket. Jiang Mingyue followed suit, pulling up cabbage seedlings and shaking off the dirt as she did so. The two chatted as they worked.

Chen Wenfang asked in bewilderment, "Madam, is it really necessary for someone of your status to do this?" Chen Wenfang meant that it was quite inappropriate for a county magistrate's wife to be working in the fields.

Jiang Mingyue's hands did not stop, but she said with a smile, "Although my husband sits in a high hall, he loves farming and sericulture. He admires Tao Yuanming the most, who likes simple meals and teaching. If it weren't for marrying me, he would never have wanted to be an official. He has endured this life of flattery and hypocrisy for me. How can it not be right for me to put in a little effort for the life he loves?"

Chen Wenfang nodded, "What you say is true. That's how it should be between husband and wife. They should treat each other with respect and understanding."

Jiang Mingyue smiled and said, "Then do you think I've picked enough vegetables to make a stir-fry?"

Chen Wenfang peeked out and said, "It's almost done. I'll wash it and stir-fry it later."

"No need, I'll go wash them with you, I'll cook them." Jiang Mingyue made a firm decision, and Chen Wenfang couldn't persuade her otherwise, so the two of them went to wash the vegetables together. Chen Wenfang then handed the radish to Aunt Liu, stewed the mutton, and gave some instructions to teach Jiang Mingyue how to cook the cabbage sprouts. Jiang Mingyue didn't leave it to anyone else and personally served it to the table.

"Come on, have a taste." While Ouyang Junyan and the others were still drinking, Jiang Mingyue tactfully placed the dishes aside.

Chen Wenfang chimed in from the side, "Lord Ouyang, these were picked, washed, and stir-fried by the Madam herself."

"Madam!" Ouyang Junyan was deeply moved and took Jiang Mingyue's hand, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, you even cooked for me."

Jiang Mingyue rarely saw him so unguarded, and said with concern, "Then try it quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

“Okay, my wife made this especially for me.” Ouyang Junyan held onto her hand tightly, and with his other hand, he picked up some cabbage with chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

"Delicious! Your cooking is truly superb, Madam." Ouyang Junyan praised, "Come, come, Madam, sit down and chat with your husband." Jiang Mingyue, a little shy, let him take her hand and sit down beside her.

Seeing this, Wang Erniu quietly left his seat, and the people at the next table also left, leaving the two of them alone. Perhaps due to the influence of alcohol, Wang Erniu pulled Chen Wenfang into the inner room and began to whisper sweet nothings to her.

Ouyang Junyan had drunk too much and stayed until after dinner before driving away. Chen Wenfang reluctantly saw them off. "He's a good official," she thought. "Who knows what kind of monsters and scoundrels will emerge after he leaves office."

In Yingtian Prefecture, Li Baozhu, who had been celibate for almost a month, secretly brought some silver into Qingzhu Brothel, hoping to find those brothers from last time to ease her lovesickness.

The two actors who had been staring intently at Qingzhu Guan lit up when they saw Li Baozhu. Good heavens! She's finally here! The two gold leaves the young master gave them are finally theirs. As soon as Li Baozhu entered the room, they immediately sent a servant to report to the mansion. They kept a close watch on the door, afraid that she would run away, because if she ran away, it would mean the money would be gone.

Before long, Zhao Qi led a few people over in a hurry. He exchanged a glance with the actor who was watching from across the hall. The actor nodded and Zhao Qi pushed the door open and entered without knocking.

Just as Li Baozhu was lamenting that the few men she liked had all been bought, she was still looking at the other male prostitutes she had just brought in when she was startled by Zhao Qi entering and took a few steps back defensively.

Zhao Qi got angry as soon as he saw her like that. This woman was completely heartless and was picking and choosing men again. He went straight up to her and dragged her away.

"What are you doing?" Li Baozhu asked, puzzled.

"Come with me!" Zhao Qi didn't bother to explain.

“Why shouldn’t I go?” Li Baozhu struggled.

"You have two choices now: either come with me obediently, or I'll knock you out and make you come with me." Zhao Qi glanced around at the men's blatant stares directed at her, her jealousy flaring up. Her vicious, possessive gaze swept across the room until all the men obediently looked away.

Seeing his reaction, Li Baozhu wisely shut her mouth. Zhao Qi then bent down, picked Li Baozhu up, and prepared to leave. Li Baozhu weakly said, "But I've already paid."

"I'll give it to you later!" Zhao Qi didn't waste any more words, picked her up, and left the Bamboo Green Pavilion.

"By the way, what's your name?" Zhao Qi thought to himself, "This time you're definitely not going to escape."

"Why are you asking this?" Li Baozhu immediately became wary.

"You!...We've done everything we could, and you're not even going to tell me your name?" Zhao Qi was getting angry again, but that didn't stop him from getting aroused when he saw this woman. He just wanted to give her a good beating in bed right now.

"This isn't it either." Li Baozhu felt a rare moment of embarrassment as she carefully examined Zhao Qi. This man was quite good-looking and his martial arts skills were decent. Perhaps she could sleep with him for a while and see how it went. "My name is Li Baozhu. What's your surname?" Li Baozhu greeted Zhao Qi while lying in his arms.

"Zhao Qi! Where do you live?" Zhao Qi helped the man onto the carriage and then climbed in himself.