The wife travels through time and space to honor her husband: The heirless prince raises a child

Chapter 289 Originally, I wanted to marry a concubine.
The wild vegetables grow in abundance, spreading out on the ground, but they still can't withstand being packed in bags.

Noble families value face and reputation, so Jiang couldn't say anything. She could only resort to some underhanded tactics. There was no other way; she was forced into it by Qin Han. Jiang had already tasted the melon seed dish, and it tasted quite good.

When Qin Bi arrived at the Marquis's residence and saw what was happening, she roughly understood what was going on.

Ancient times were not as affluent as one might imagine. Even noble families did not eat well every meal. Each household's breakfast consisted of pickled vegetables, lunch was stir-fried dishes with both meat and vegetables, and dinner was similar.

Therefore, you can't just give away sunflower seeds and vegetables casually.

In ancient times, when food was scarce, people valued what came from the ground.

The entire Great Yan was like this; Qin Bi had no idea how the Great Chu and the Rongdi were.

Qin Bi stepped into the main room to see Madam He, but Qin Han said, "Sister Qin Bi, why are you here at this time? You should have come earlier. We'll all be heading back after dinner."

The implication was that Qin Bi was unsociable. The sisters from the Marquis's mansion were returning to their parents' home, and they should have all gathered together for a day to chat. It would have been so nice if they could all get together. Qin Han was about to leave, but Qin Bi had arrived.

"I've been bored at home." Qin Bi brought Rong Yang with her. The child was with Qin Lang at the moment, probably in the front yard. Qin Bi said, "I came to play. Sister-in-law, is Mother home?"

“Inside the house,” Jiang said.

Qin Bi entered the main room, and Madam Lin came out to greet her.

"Did you come here by yourself?" Madam He asked.

"I brought Rong Yang with me." Qin Bi took the palm-sized earthenware jar from the maid and placed it on the table, smiling. "Mother, I brought some jam that we made at home for you and Father to try."

He looked at Qin Bi with a puzzled expression.

Qin Bi whispered affectionately, "It's made from spirit fruit. You and your father should eat it sparingly and don't give it away."

Lin heard it but pretended not to. He personally put the pottery jar away. Lin didn't dare to covet it, but she could try to please He. Her mother-in-law already had several good things.

If I win over Madam He, I might get a taste of her food.

Qin Han entered the main room and saw Madam He coming out of the inner room. Qin Han suspected that Qin Bi had given Madam He something and was keeping it from her. Qin Han was disdainful. No matter how much Qin Bi tried to please Madam He, Madam He treated her well.

Respect your stepmother as long as you respect her; there's no need to go overboard. I've never seen many women who act like they're related by blood.

A burst of laughter came from the courtyard. Qin Lang led Rong Yang into the main room, where Rong Yang called out in a childish voice, "Grandmother."

"Yes," Madam He replied with a smile, reaching out to pick up the child.

This child doesn't even go to the Duke of Yan's mansion. Madam He had something on the tip of her tongue but didn't say it. Whatever. Qin Bi is not a bad child. Madam He is not easy to mess with. Qin Bi was unhappy. Who told He Yan to take a concubine back then?

Serves you right, missing your child won't help.

“Grandmother,” Rong Yang said, “my mother and I have come to bring you and your grandfather some jam.”

Madam He said with a loving expression, "Your mother gave it to me."

Qin Han asked curiously, "What kind of jam?"

Jiang Shen had just followed Qin Lang and Rong Yang into the house when she tilted her head and asked, "Is it delicious?"

He didn't reply, but lowered her head and spoke to Rong Yang.

Jiang said, "The jam can't be opened and left unopened."

Qin Lang sidled up and chatted and laughed with Madam He and Rong Yang. Jiang Shen also joined in. Qin Han glanced at them and was pleased to see her two children getting closer to the people from the Marquis's residence.

With her family's support, things are getting better and better for her now, and Qin Han has a plan in mind.

Previously, the fourth wife's family was far inferior to the second wife's family.

The two powerful ministers' heirs originally came into contact with the Marquis's family because of the fourth branch of the family. However, after the eldest daughter of the fourth branch passed away, and the Rong heir had not yet chosen a wife for his heir, he became indifferent to the fourth branch. The Heir He, on the other hand, was in love with Qin He and took even better care of the second branch of the family.

Thus, the fourth branch of the family had the least say in the Marquis's mansion.

In the past two years, things have also improved for the fourth branch of the family.

"Fourth Aunt," Qin Lang said, "I'm taking Rong Yang to play at the Third House."

Madam He handed Rong Yang to Qin Lang: "Go."

Qin Lang carried Rong Yang away, chattering away. Jiang Shen and her younger brother followed a few steps. Qin Lang didn't turn around. Jiang Shen hesitated and turned back to look at Qin Han. Qin Han sighed in frustration. The third branch of the family and Qin Bi had a better relationship.

When Qin Tang and Qin Xun's children saw Qin Lang and Rong Yang, they all rushed after them.

As Qin Han was about to leave, Madam Lin said to Qin Bi, "The children have gone to play. Have dinner before you go."

Qin Bi hesitated: "Rong Yang is too young to stay until dark."

Madam He instructed Madam Jiang: "Go to the kitchen quickly and prepare dinner."

The simplest dinner is dumplings. We had some sunflower seeds and vegetables at home, so we decided to make sunflower seed, vegetable, and meat dumplings. The kitchen staff got busy quickly, and once the dumplings were wrapped, they were put into the pot to boil and served plate after plate.

Zhu was also invited, and Qin Lang returned carrying Rong Yang, followed by a string of children.

Qin Han felt a little uncomfortable. Her child came closer several times, but Qin Lang only had eyes for Rong Yang. When everyone sat down to eat, Qin Bi didn't put on airs as the Crown Princess and ate with Qin Lang.

Qin Han felt somewhat at ease, realizing that Qin Bi was just like her.

Qin Han had seen what Qin He was like when she returned to the Marquis's mansion; she was very impressive. It wasn't surprising, considering that Qin He was pampered by Prince He. How could Qin Bi compare? If Prince Rong hadn't been widowed and childless, he wouldn't have married Qin Bi.

After finishing their meal, Qin Bi was about to leave, and Qin Lang escorted her on horseback.

Jiang Mo came to pick up Qin Han, and they took a carriage back.

In the following days, there was nothing for the Marquis's mansion to do in the desolate land. Qin He informed the Ministry of Revenue and took over the task of irrigating the spirit peach trees. The cultivators from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works began to use summoning artifacts to summon plants to till the soil.

The Vice Minister of Revenue and the Vice Minister of Works returned to the capital, and when they came back, the sacred peach tree had died.

"How did you water it?" the Vice Minister of Revenue angrily asked Qin He.

Qin He's face flushed red: "I water it every day, why are you scolding me, sir? I am the heir apparent's wife of Prince Xue."

The Vice Minister of Revenue scoffed, “In the Great Yan, you are the Crown Prince’s consort. In the world of cultivation, you need to have real skills. I was only gone for a little over a day, and the Spirit Peach Tree has lost all its vitality.”

"No way!" Qin He said in disbelief, "How could there be no life?"

The Vice Minister of Revenue pointed to the spirit peach tree: "Look for yourself, the leaves are all dry, lifeless, and devoid of any spiritual energy."

Qin He disagreed: "That's how it's supposed to be."

Qin He's eyes were red and she was about to cry. Xue Shizi arrived after receiving the news and pulled the Vice Minister of Revenue aside to speak to her. He explained that Qin He's spiritual acupoint was still injured and her summoning ability was somewhat weakened.

"Give me some face," said Prince Xue.

The Vice Minister of Revenue sighed, "Never mind."

Over the next few days, the cultivators summoned rain to irrigate the area, but the sun was scorching and the rain they summoned was minimal. Qin He's delicate and beautiful face suddenly became inconspicuous among the crowd, with only her pearl and jade hairpin standing out.

After several days of fuss, the rain finally brought enough water to irrigate the fields. But it wasn't time to plant wheat yet, so the Vice Minister of Revenue and the Vice Minister of Works discussed it and decided to plant Chinese cabbage and green radishes.

The vegetables grown by the Rongwang Mansion last year were very good. This wild and arid land doesn't need to be as good as the vegetables grown by the Rongwang Mansion, as long as they sprout!

(End of this chapter)