How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 17: Her First Group of Subordinates

The Tang Family weren’t inherently malicious, except for the eldest uncle’s family.

In the original work, the eldest uncle’s family held a deep-seated grudge towards the third branch.

But Pei Shu’er flipped through the entire book and couldn’t find why the eldest uncle’s family had such resentment.

After all, the eldest uncle’s family were merely cannon fodder; they don’t need much ink.

The other members of the Tang Family, along the way, had also helped Pei Shu’er, so she did these things willingly.

The large pot was filled with ingredients, and there was even a staple food; the Tang Family had already been hungry and growling.

This wild rabbit, after a long boil, had tender meat with a chicken-like texture, and tasted extraordinarily delicious.

With no hint of gamy rabbit flavor, it tasted fresh and fragrant.

And the potatoes and wild vegetables, soaked in rabbit juice, released an aromatic scent, a mouthful was sheer enjoyment.

After eating the meat, everyone leaned against the tree in contentment; it was the most fulfilling meal since their exile.

The initially gloomy mood was healed by this feast.

Tonight, the Tang Family talked a lot, sharing old fun stories and embarrassing family tales from the journey.

The atmosphere was so good; no one mentioned any unhappy things.

After all, Pei Shu’er was not from this world; she had only a vague impression of their affairs, sitting nearby, tanning rabbit hides with medicinal juice while listening.

She felt a gaze on her, making her back feel cold.

Turning around, she met Tang Zan’s unwavering gaze.

He was lying with his hands behind his head, eyelids drooping, silently observing her, making her feel as though her soul was being scrutinized.

If it weren’t for such a chilling gaze, it would have been a rare gorgeous sight.

Tang Zan’s lips curled into a mocking smile, then shut his eyes, disinclined to look any longer.

Pei Shu’er’s recent performance was oddly excellent.

The uneasiness in his heart grew ever stronger.

Pei Shu’er finished tanning the hide and hung it nearby to dry.

Early the next morning, Pei Shu’er continued to put the two little ones in her basket.

The two little ones struggled: "Don’t, sister-in-law, you’re already tired enough."

Pei Shu’er took a sip of Spiritual Spring Water and smiled: "If you don’t walk today, your wounds will heal well by tomorrow."

Only then did the two children let Pei Shu’er carry them.

While on Pei Shu’er’s back, Tang Qinghuan especially gave Pei Shu’er a gentle wipe on her neck and occasionally extended a handkerchief to wipe her face.

Tang Shuo also mimicked his sister’s actions to wipe Pei Shu’er’s sweat.

Even though his movements were awkward and disorganized, Pei Shu’er’s heart felt warm.

In this foreign world, she rarely experienced such warmth.

Throughout the day, Yinxing and Granny Zhang stayed by Pei Shu’er’s side, continuing to weave straw sandals with her.

In the afternoon, Yinxing and Granny Zhang approached Pei Shu’er.

"Heir’s wife, you are kind and capable. May we follow you?"

Pei Shu’er was taken aback and then bitterly smiled: "There are no masters and madams on this journey; we are all the same. You needn’t say such things."

The two were trembling in fear, hastily replying: "Heir’s wife, we willingly follow you; please don’t cast us away."

Pei Shu’er said: "Alright then, the three of us can look out for each other along the way."

So from that day on, Yinxing and Granny Zhang became Pei Shu’er’s people, at her disposal and under her care.

Their woven straw sandals were given to Pei Shu’er, who would trade them with others at lunchtime for necessary goods.

When Pei Shu’er finally traded for salt in two thumb-sized porcelain bottles, she smiled.

Despite being coarse salt, Pei Shu’er no longer needed to hide it when seasoning.

Moreover, she had also traded for some dried fish, intending to cook it together as a meal.

But given the scarcity, one fish traded for two pairs of adult sandals.

Pei Shu’er had no objections.

Some even offered tattered rags, so fragmented they couldn’t be patched together.

Before leaving, a young girl approached Pei Shu’er, offering her half a handful of wild fruits.

"Sister Pei, can I trade these for two pairs of shoes? My brother and my shoes are both worn out."

Seeing her face weary and thin from hunger, Pei Shu’er nodded: "Sure."

These wild fruits, which Pei Shu’er hadn’t found in the vicinity earlier, were clearly foraged earlier.

Primarily, she lacked these ancient fruits in her space and wanted to try them.

She took the handful of wild fruits back; they were yellow thornberries, with a sweet and sour taste—soft and delightful.

Tang Qinghuan and Tang Shuo immediately ran over; Pei Shu’er gave them half of the fruits, and the children covered their mouths, as if they had tasted a gourmet delicacy.

Excitedly, they shared some with Liu Xu and Tang Qingning, even gifting a few to Old Madam Tang.

Eating some, Pei Shu’er squinted from the thornberry’s sourness, unexpectedly, so sour.

As she turned around, she noticed Tang Zan watching her with a seemingly surprised expression, resulting in a brief blank look on his face.

Then, he coldly snorted.

Oh, so haughty.

The remaining fruits were stored by Pei Shu’er in the space, where they could stay fresh.

Today’s dish was to use dried fish for fish soup.

Pei Shu’er secretly used cooking wine to eliminate the fishy odor, then placed the fish in a pot to boil.

Sitting beside the fire, she continued weaving straw sandals while watching the flame.

Liu Xu approached and sat in front of Pei Shu’er.

Pei Shu’er looked up, seeing Liu Xu hesitating to speak.

"Mother, what do you need?"

Liu Xu said: "Can Qingning and I learn this weaving skill too?"

Pei Shu’er nodded: "Of course you can."

If these two could learn weaving, it would lighten her load, benefiting both her and the third branch.

While adding firewood, Pei Shu’er taught them how to weave.

Her voice was gentle, purposely slowed down, and even the alert Tang Zan grew drowsy under her instruction.

Tang Qingning and Liu Xu, under Pei Shu’er’s patient guidance, managed to make a decent straw sandal.

Hastily, they started working on the next one.

Seeing this, the other Tang family’s women rushed over to learn from Pei Shu’er.

Pei Shu’er took this chance to bond with the second lady Mrs. Zhang, Aunt Shen, and Tang Qingling.

Ma smiled and said: "Shu’er indeed has skillful hands. Fourth Aunt has long wanted to learn, just felt shy."

Tang Qingling also laughed: "Exactly, sister-in-law’s craft—if I learn it, I can make shoes for our second branch too."

Mrs. Zhang seized the opportunity to praise Pei Shu’er, while Aunt Shen also agreed with a smile.