Tang Ximian didn’t take that person to heart at all.
Chu Jiangchuan’s face was handsome, so it wasn’t surprising that someone would be interested in him. However, she had great confidence in her man. If someone were prettier than her, she might have cared a little, but someone like Jiang Yunyun… sorry, unless her man was blind!
Humming a tune, she arrived at the foot of the mountain and began searching for edible things.
Wild garlic, wild vegetables, wild scallions, a few clusters of wood ear mushrooms, and some other mushrooms.
One by one, she collected them into her basket. Tang Ximian carefully moved her arm—it didn’t seem to hurt as much as yesterday.
She used that hand to drag the basket along the ground while using the other to gather all the edible treasures.
Oh, great mountain, these are all such wonderful things!
By chance, she looked up and spotted the Jinyinhua not far away.
It was the only spot with relatively ample sunlight, so she went straight over to pick it.
The Jinyinhua wasn’t worth much money, but she planned to take it back to brew tea. Drinking more of it would be beneficial for her!
As she walked on, Tang Ximian felt the path ahead becoming less clear. Looking up, she realized she had ventured deep into the mountain, and instantly, all the hairs on her body stood on end.
Would she encounter wild beasts?
She turned to leave, but an indescribable feeling tugged at her, urging her forward, further and further!
Tang Ximian recalled the benefits she had gained by following her instincts before. Could this be a chance given to her by heaven…?
Step by step, she advanced, forcing herself forward while carefully surveying her surroundings.
A large patch of shrubs lay before her. Amid the uneven grass, a small…
Red flower bloomed?
Wait, this…
A wave of immense joy surged within Tang Ximian!
She crouched down to examine it closely.
It wasn’t a flower but clusters of small red berries. This area had more shrubs and trees, so this little thing was very likely… ginseng!
The benefits of being a reborn person are here!
And so, she began the lengthy process of digging.
After who knows how long, Tang Ximian finally saw the ginseng below.
It was indeed ginseng, but a very small and tender one.
She dug it out completely to check—it was indeed small, probably only worth a few hundred yuan.
But it was still good!
Tang Ximian carefully wrapped it up, first using grass leaves to encase it before placing it in her basket.
As she casually dug into the still-moist soil a couple more times, Tang Ximian froze.
Why did it feel like there was another one underneath?!
What was going on?!
Over half an hour later, the sun had long since shifted westward. Tang Ximian stared at the ginseng lying on the ground, taking a long moment to catch her breath before breaking into an unrestrained, grinning laugh. As she laughed, tears suddenly streamed down her face.
Nana’s illness could be cured!
This ginseng was dark yellow in color, dotted with pearl-like spots, plump like a little child, and the fine roots on its two “feet” remained untouched.
Weighing it in her hand, she estimated it absolutely exceeded two jin!
Tang Ximian’s entire body felt electrified with excitement. Protecting the ginseng carefully, she hurried down the mountain.
She needed to get back quickly to dry the ginseng and preserve it properly!
Hahaha!
All the way down, Tang Ximian’s smile stretched so wide it nearly reached the sun.
Heaven truly brought her back to change everything!
She suddenly stopped in her tracks, looked up at the crimson sunset clouds on the horizon, smiled, and bowed deeply. “Thank you, heavens, for letting me return and granting me so many blessings others could only dream of!”
Whether there were deities above or not, she would remember this kindness!
Whenever opportunities arose in the future, she would do more good deeds as repayment…
“Mianmian?”
The voice behind her sounded hoarse. Tang Ximian snapped out of her thoughts and turned to see Chu Jiangchuan looking somewhat disheveled but apparently successful in his task.
“I found both types you wanted, but I had to go deeper into the mountains, so I’m back late!” Chu Jiangchuan said, taking the hand she extended and carefully embracing her. “Wife.”
Tang Ximian’s eyes still glistened with unshed tears. “Jiangchuan, I dug up some ginseng.”
Chu Jiangchuan froze mid-embrace. “What?”
Tang Ximian showed him her harvest. “See?”
Chu Jiangchuan’s face flushed with excitement. “You… you’re really a God of Wealth!”
“Please call me Goddess of Wealth.” Tang Ximian laughed as she shouldered her bamboo basket. “Let’s go home. I’ll grill some meat for you!”
“Alright, my wealthy wife.” Chu Jiangchuan tightened his grip on her hand, but then Tang Ximian asked quietly, “Do you know Jiang Yunyun?”
Who?
Chu Jiangchuan was momentarily stunned before recalling the woman who had fled after being introduced to him for marriage. Cautiously, he asked, “Did she cause trouble for you?”
“What do you think?” Tang Ximian shot him a glare. “You’re quite popular, aren’t you!”
“Wife, I’ll be honest. She came once before, brought by a matchmaker. I sent them away immediately and didn’t say anything else!”
Chu Jiangchuan felt wronged, his dislike for this woman named Yunyun growing stronger. He almost wished he could drag her over and give her a beating. “Wife, you believe me, right?”
“If I didn’t believe you, what do you think I would do?” Tang Ximian smiled at him.
Seeing her smile, Chu Jiangchuan relaxed. “Hmm… would you beat me up or scratch my face?”
“I’d divorce you directly.” Tang Ximian picked up a mushroom from the ground. “I trust your eyes aren’t that blind.”
Chu Jiangchuan nodded emphatically. “Right!”
He had never imagined he would fall for someone, but somehow, he had developed feelings for this young woman.
It didn’t matter now—she was already his. He would live contentedly, and anyone who tried to interfere would have to answer to him first!
“Though one thing I didn’t expect is that someone would still try to matchmake you at a time like this, knowing full well we’re living together! Just because I haven’t gotten pregnant these past few days, look how anxious they all are—as if they’re eager to step in themselves!”
Such words were considered crude in this era, but Chu Jiangchuan didn’t scold her. Instead, he nodded in agreement. “They’re all just busybodies who love gossiping about others!”
“Never mind!” Tang Ximian sighed. “Anyway, I’ve already chased them off with my scolding. As long as they don’t come back, I won’t seek them out either!”
Chu Jiangchuan protectively guided her down the mountain. “As long as you’re happy, don’t worry about offending anyone. They wouldn’t dare do anything to me!”
“But I don’t want our elder sister and mother to live in fear at home.”
Tang Ximian, no matter how formidable she may be, is inherently kind at heart.
She dislikes confrontation—if others know when to back down, she naturally won’t make things difficult. But scumbags are never in short supply. If anyone dares provoke her, she won’t hesitate to teach them a lesson!
Kindness without an edge is cowardice; a tiger without fangs is more useless than a cat!
This life of hers was a second chance—if anyone dares ruin it, she’ll tear them apart!