Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 157 Aunt, what are the Four Gentlemen of Flowers?

The father and son had just returned home when

Lin Erzhu and his family of four returned together in an oxcart.

Lin Erzhu brought the oxcart to a stop.

Together with Daya and Erya, they helped Wang Xiuxiu up.

Wang Xiuxiu said speechlessly:

"You three, do you have to be so dramatic?"

"Why am I so delicate?"

Daya laughed and said:

"Mother, you are now a key person under protection."

Of course, we have to be careful.

Er Ya chimed in:

"That's right, Mom, don't be stubborn."

Lin Erzhu smiled憨厚ly:

"Xiuxiu, the children are just concerned about you."

Wang Xiuxiu shook her head helplessly:

"Alright, alright, stop helping me up."

I can walk by myself.

The three of you should take all the things down.

I went inside first.

Lu Qingqing came out after hearing the noise.

Just in time to meet Wang Xiuxiu,

"Sister-in-law, you're back. Where are Da Ya and Er Ya?"

Wang Xiuxiu said with a smile

"Those two are behind us."

As soon as he finished speaking,

Then they heard Daya and Erya's voices.

"Auntie, we're behind us."

As they were talking, they saw two maids come in, each carrying a large bag of things.

Lin Erzhu was carrying a bag in one hand.

With his other hand he pulled the oxcart.

Lu Qingqing looked at the oxcart and asked:

"Second brother, why didn't you take the carriage?"

The carriage was more stable.

Lin Erzhu replied with a smile:

"Yunlan needs a horse for her duty tomorrow."

I was afraid of tiring the horse.

The oxcart was quite good too; it moved slowly but was very stable.

Lu Qingqing nodded:

"So that's how it is, Second Brother."

Hurry up and put the cow in the backyard, then come inside.

The food will be ready soon.

Lin Erzhu responded:

"Okay, my dear."

As he spoke, he led the cow toward the backyard.

Daya and Erya followed Wang Xiuxiu and Lu Qingqing into the house.

Put your things down quickly.

Daya fanned herself with her hand and said:

"Oh dear, I'm so tired."

Er Ya nodded in agreement:

"Yeah, this thing is too heavy."

Wang Xiuxiu smiled and patted her two daughters on the shoulders:

"You two girls,"

I haven't been exercising enough lately.

Lu Qingqing then brought over a handkerchief.

Hand it to Daya and Erya:

"Come on, wipe your sweat and rest for a while."

Daya took the handkerchief and said with a grin:

"Thank you, Auntie."

Er Ya also thanked them politely:

"Thank you, Auntie."

At this time,

Lin Erzhu also carried a bag into the house.

Put the items together with the two packages from before.

asked:

"Qingqing, where are Father and Yunlan?"

Why don't I see them?

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Dad and Yunlan just came from where they were building the house."

She's changing clothes in her room right now.

Lin Erzhu nodded:

"Oh, I see. You must have worked so hard, Dad and Third Brother."

Lu Qingqing said from the side:

"Then let's sit down for a while."

"We can probably start eating once they've changed."

As soon as Lu Qingqing finished speaking,

Then they saw Lin Qingshan and Lin Yunlan come over after changing their clothes.

at the same time,

Chunlan and the others had already prepared the meal.

Each dish, with its beautiful color, aroma, and flavor, exudes an enticing fragrance.

They served it to the table one by one.

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Chunlan said with a smile:

"My lords, please enjoy your meal."

He then prepared to stand by and serve them.

Lu Qingqing said:

"Thank you for your hard work. Let's all sit down and eat together."

Chunlan quickly waved her hand:

"Miss, this is against the rules."

We'll just serve them from the sidelines.

Lu Qingqing said softly:

"How can that be, Chunlan?"

We're family now, and there are no outsiders here.

It's more lively when everyone eats together.

We don't have that many rules.

"Come on, come sit down with us."

Lin Qingshan also said with a smile:

"Yes, Qingqing is right, my dear."

"You guys, sit down together quickly."

Chunlan and the others saw that the master and young lady were so insistent,

Deeply moved, I stopped refusing.

They all said:

"Thank you, sir and young lady."

"Then we shall respectfully comply."

Then everyone sat down together.

Start enjoying this warm and joyful meal.

Lu Qingqing placed a piece of food on the plate of the maid beside her.

said laughingly:

"Da Ya, eat more, you're growing."

Daya replied sweetly, "Thank you, Auntie."

Wang Xiuxiu said with a smile:

Perhaps it's because life has improved.

I've noticed that Daya and Erya have grown quite a bit taller recently.

Lu Qingqing also said with a smile:

I've watched them grow taller too.

She's grown into a beautiful young woman.

Daya lowered her head somewhat embarrassed.

Er Ya then said with a grin:

Aunt,

"So, will I be about your height soon?"

Everyone laughed upon hearing this.

Lin Erzhu said with a smile:

"You little brat, how can you be so disrespectful?"

Lu Qingqing patted Er Ya's head:

"Er Ya, eat your food properly."

He's definitely taller than my aunt.

Daya said from the side:

"Auntie, the landlady said we two learn very quickly."

They wanted us to try making some small embroidered items to sell.

If it's sold

We can get half of the silver.

However, Er Ya and I are still considering it.

What should I embroider?

Lu Qingqing's eyes lit up, and she said:

"This is a good thing!"

You can embroider handkerchiefs, sachets, and the like.

These items are small and exquisite; they should be popular.

Wang Xiuxiu nodded in agreement:

"yes,

Or embroider some children's bibs and tiger-head shoes.

Daya seemed to be deep in thought:

"Hmm, these all seem pretty good."

However, the patterns on these items are almost always the same few types.

We're afraid our embroidery won't be attractive enough to sell.

Lu Qingqing asked:

"What kinds of patterns do you usually embroider?"

Daya replied:

Aunt,

Patterns featuring flowers, birds, and mandarin ducks are the most common.

Lu Qingqing thought for a moment and said:

How do you feel about embroidering a complete set?

For example, a set of embroidered "Four Gentlemen" patterns can sell for four pieces.

Daya asked in confusion:

"Auntie, what are the Four Gentlemen of Flowers?"

Da Ya didn't quite understand.

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

The "Four Gentlemen of Flowers" refers to plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and...

These four plants include chrysanthemums.

Each of them has a unique symbolic meaning.

Plum blossoms brave the snow and frost, while orchids exude a quiet elegance.

Bamboo is upright and humble, while chrysanthemum is aloof and pure.

Embroidering them as a set would definitely make it unique and charming.

Daya's eyes lit up, and she said coquettishly:

"But Auntie, this is a good idea."

It sounds very novel.

"But what if we don't know how to draw a pattern?"

Lu Qingqing smiled and said:

"Don't worry, Auntie can draw them for you."

"Once your aunt finishes drawing it, you can embroider it according to her design."

Daya and Erya said happily:

"Auntie is so kind, thank you so much, Auntie."

We'll both embroider it well!

Wang Xiuxiu pretended to be reproachful and said:

"You two brats,"

I know your aunt loves you all.

They'll just coax your aunt into helping them,"

Da Ya quickly grabbed Wang Xiuxiu's arm and acted coquettishly:

"Mother, we don't mean it. Auntie is a good person."

Er Ya also came over:

"That's right, Mother, please don't wrong us."

Lu Qingqing smiled and smoothed things over:

"sister in law,

The children genuinely wanted to make this embroidery well.

We should offer more support.

Wang Xiuxiu smiled helplessly:

"Okay, okay, I support you, I'll listen to you."

After Wang Xiuxiu finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter again.

Chunlan and the others watched as their young mistress and her family lived in harmony.

He smiled knowingly as well.

It's truly a blessing for them to be able to come here.

Miss and her family,

They were all so easy to get along with.

At this moment, Lin Qingshan said with emotion:

"A family should live in harmony like this."

That's what gives life more hope.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Daya and Erya said with great anticipation:

"Once we sell our embroidery, we'll have enough money."

I need to buy lots and lots of things for the family.

Everyone burst into laughter again.

Laughter echoed out of the house and reverberated in the night sky.