The Lu family’s house was located at the most eastern side of the village, behind it was a hill and there were water springs that converged into streams behind the hill, flowing through their backyard. It was just perfect to install a water mill to make beancurd. The house nearest to them was Aunt Li’s house which was about fifty …

When the sun peeked out from the east, Lu Zhong and Miao Cui Lan were already up. Lu Zhong pulled the cover and filled the cart, while Miao Cui Lan nimbly started the fire, kneaded the dough, and made pancakes. Afterwards, she woke the two girls from their bed to get them to wash up and eat something before they …

“Chi,” Miao Cui Lan laughed and took a glance at her husband with a smug. She scooped a spoonful of steamed eggs for Lu Xiao Shu, and said, “My precious daughter is such a good girl!” Lu Qi also raised his head from his rice bowl and said, “My second sister is so awesome! I’ve long wanted to beat Xiao …

After the New Year, winter ended and spring came. Xiao Xue was two years old, and Lu Xiao Shu had grown to one and a half years old. Now she could run all over the yard with gusto while her quiet sister appeared more and more beautiful. She had a melon face, straight nose bridge, fair skin, and shapely eyebrows …

A few days later after Miao Chu He went back to the academy, there was an uninvited guest at home.  The person was in her thirties. She wore a scarlet ruddy patterned robe and yellowish half-satin damask skirt, and her hair was bunned with a silver hairpin. She had a long face, thin lips, triangular-looking eyes, and sharp brows. At …

Mr Wu’s body froze slightly and he replied with a faint smile, “Let’s not talk about the past! My family passed away a long time ago due to a plague. Aye, humans tend to start reminiscing about the past as they grow older. In fact it was just a pointless thought. After all, I don’t have any family to think …

Mr Wu said with a smile, “Ah Qi is still young. Sister-in-law, you don’t have to be so strict with him! Haha, he is still a child and it is a child’s nature to be playful!” Miao Cui Lan politely replied with a smile, “Don’t try to help him say good words. The more you do, the more playful he …

“Haha, this child is sensible and likable, and she doesn’t make a fuss. She’ll be easy to raise!” Miao Cui Lan said with a smile.  “Haha, just raise her then. At most you’ll have to fork out another set of dowry!” Miao Cui Lan felt upset in her heart and said, “The future is hard to say, who knows if …

“Here you go again!” Lu Zhong sighed, “Cui Lan, if you simply give this child away, can you be at ease in the future when you think about it? “ Miao Cui Lan gave a glimpse at him, “I can!” “…” Lu Zhong was made speechless and said in defeat, “Nevermind. It’s late now. Let’s talk about this again tomorrow!” …

Year 23 under the Tang Empire’s rule, Gu Xi Town.  “Ah Qing, give the child to me! It’s time to send her away. We still have to hurry…” At the corner of a street, a young man said. “Um…” The woman named Ah Qing could not help but sob. She held tightly to her baby’s hand and sobbed: “Wen Xuan, …