Farmer Lady of Fortune, Imperial Concubine, Don't Be Too Sweet

Chapter 56

Stealing wine

Author: 橙子澄澄

Source: Instadoses

It was only after watching Grandma Liu walk away with the little baby in her arms that Axiu loosened his clenched fists and turned back.

He wanted to take Nannan back.

This impulse exhausted all his restraints.

Nevertheless, he was still happy.

He found the burning clouds in the sky bright and dazzling.

Shengsheng couldn't bear to part with him either.

He used to think that after escaping from that place, the days would just change from walking on thin ice to a pool of stagnant water.

Unexpectedly, someone named Shengsheng intruded into his world, bringing him waves, and painting bright colors in his field.

Shengsheng, Shengsheng.

Back at the cabin, Wanrong had just packed up the herbs drying in the courtyard and was frying pancakes in the kitchen.

For dinner, they almost always ate this.

Wanrong's cooking skills were very poor.

Fortunately, the Liu family sent them delicious vegetables. Even if only boiled, it was still delicious and rolled in the pancakes.

"You haven't stopped smiling since you came back. Only Nannan can make you so happy." She teased as she served the pancakes on the table, "Let's eat."

"Mother, let's eat."

At the table, there was barely a sound, smack of elegant dining etiquette.

It wasn't until she finished eating that Wanrong spoke up with some hesitation, "Xiu'er, it's been over a year since we arrived here. If you stay at home all the time, it's tantamount to neglecting your schoolwork. This time, we should be able to get a sum of silver from supplying medicinal wine recipes for the winery. I was thinking of sending you to school to pick up on your studies again. What do you think?"

"Mother, ordinary schools can't teach me anything." Before fleeing that place, his knowledge had been second only to that of a college scholar.

If he wanted to learn something more profound, he would have to enter the best school and find the best great scholar.

But their situation didn't permit it.

Axiu fell silent for a long time then smiled bitterly, "I really don't know if I've done you good or harmed you from bringing you out."

"Mother, if I hadn't come out, I might have gone crazy by now. How can I still talk about learning? You're thinking too much and worrying for nothing. Besides, we'll be living here in the future. No matter how well-educated a peasant is, it's of no use."

"Xiu'er, tell me. Do you really… want to live in a place like this for the rest of your life?"

"Is it bad here?" Axiu asked rhetorically, and for a long time, Wanrong couldn't say anything.

It wasn't bad. It just shouldn't be where he lived. He was supposed to be God's favored one.

However, she was more reluctant for him to go back there again. Anytime, anywhere, he had to guard himself against cannibals.

"Fine, if you've made up your mind, I'll do as you wish. But you mustn't abandon learning. Whether it's useful or not, it's better than not knowing anything. I'll find some suitable books for you later and you'll just have to learn on your own."