Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 218 Robbing the Lü Family (6)_1

When she returned home, Fei’er was still deep in sleep. Cai Wei looked at her younger sister’s sleeping face, a guilty feeling rising in her heart. She decided that when day broke, she would take her sister to the market and buy her some new trinkets as compensation for causing her unconsciousness!

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Early in the morning, the sound of firecrackers woke Cai Wei. Today was the twenty-ninth of the lunar month, and many people considered this day as part of the New Year. Therefore, the quiet Qingyun Town quickly became bustling. Once one family set off firecrackers, a second and third quickly followed.

Getting back to sleep was impossible. Cai Wei opened her eyes and saw Cai Fei already awake, rubbing her eyes and yawning.

"Good morning, older sister!"

"Good morning, Fei’er!"

Looking at her sister’s gentle and affectionate smiles, Cai Wei couldn’t help but feel guilty. So, she tried to ingratiate herself by saying, "Fei’er, today’s the twenty-ninth, in a little while, I’ll take you to the market and buy you some rare things to play with."

But Cai Fei had no interest in going out. She had been upset all night because their family restaurant had been smashed up. She wondered how she had managed to fall asleep without knowing? How could she have the mood to go shopping?

So, she refused, saying, "I still have some work to do. I need to finish it before the New Year, so I won’t be able to go with you. Sister, why don’t you take Chun Liu or Wen’er, and stop by the store to pick up the clothes we’ve ordered. And don’t forget Cai Lian’s clothes; they should be ready today. Can you bring them back too?"

Seeing her lack of interest, Cai Wei could only let it be. She got up, brushed her teeth, washed her face, and headed to the hall.

Mu Zhongqing and Lady Du were already up, sitting in the hall chatting casually. Both looked a little off, dark circles under their eyes, perhaps due to the incident with their restaurant; it seemed they didn’t sleep well last night.

"Dad, Mom, good morning!"

Cai Wei greeted cheerfully, sitting down on her own chair.

"Wei’er, good morning!"

As soon as he saw his daughter, Mu Zhongqing put away his anxious demeanor and put on a relaxed expression, lovingly asking, "Why didn’t you sleep a little more?"

Cai Wei replied with a smile, "I’ve had enough sleep. I plan to go to the market later to buy some New Year’s goods, so we’re ready for tomorrow’s return to Mu Family Village for New Year."

Mu Zhongqing let out a sigh, saying, "Our restaurant has been in trouble, and it hasn’t been bringing in money these days. We still need to pay the workers their wages. How can we afford to buy New Year’s goods? Let’s just buy a few necessary things. Your grandparents won’t blame us!"

Lady Du also advised, "Wei’er, we should always act within our means. Don’t make things difficult for yourself."

Just then, Chun Liu came in and reported, "Master, Madam, there’s a guest outside who wants to see you and Miss."

Mu Zhongqing expressed his surprise, "Who would visit at this time of the year?"

Chun Liu responded, "The person didn’t say who he is, he just said that he’s here to pay the New Year’s respects to the Master, Madam, and Miss, and to deliver New Year’s gifts. He’s waiting outside now."

Cai Wei thought for a moment, but couldn’t figure out who would want to see them. So she told Chun Liu to invite the visitor in.

As Chun Liu left, Wen’er and Wu’er came in. Hearing about this, Wen’er excitedly said, "Could it be your master, older sister?"

Then she turned to Cai Wei, pleadingly, "Older sister, if it really is your master, could you say some nice words for me and ask your master to take me as well?"

Cai Wei jumped, stating emphatically, "It’s absolutely not him!"

Wu’er was dissatisfied with his sister’s attitude and grumbled, "How would you know if you haven’t seen him?"

Cai Wei gritted her teeth in silence. If that evildoer really came to her door, she’d definitely never let him off the hook!

Just as she was thinking this, Chun Liu returned with the visitor, and thankfully, it wasn’t that evildoer. The visitor was a man in his thirties or forties, dressed in a indigo fine cotton robe. He looked cultured and polite, like someone from a prestigious family. Behind him, a few green-clothed page boys were carrying brocade boxes and other items, standing meekly behind the man.

Before Mu Zhongqing could say anything, the man took a step forward, respectfully bowing to them and saying, "I am the family servant of Young Master Huo from the capital city. I have been sent by my master to bring New Year’s gifts to Elder Mu. My master said that these are humble gifts, and he hopes that Elder Mu won’t think they’re too simple!"

As he finished speaking, he gestured to the pages behind him. They stepped forward and handed up the gifts one by one.

Well, the gifts that the pages presented were two pieces of Floated Light Brocade, two pieces of Soft Yarn Gauze, a one-hundred-year-old ginseng root, and a variety of furs including Fox, Snow Wolf, Red Fox, and Sable. Further, there were two jars of thirty-year-old tribute liquor, two bags of ten-catties perch fish from Qiongzhou, a basket of crabs, side by side smoked chicken and roast goose, and a roast lamb from Liaodan...

Mu Zhongqing and his wife looked at each other, stunned. They had only met Young Master Huo once and could hardly be called acquaintances. Why would he send such substantial gifts so enthusiastically?

Something was off!

The man finished reading the lengthy gift list and respectfully said to Mu Zhongqing, "The gifts have been presented. Please check them, Elder Mu. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

After speaking, he glanced at Cai Wei, bowed, and left.

As soon as the man left, Mu Zhongqing immediately turned his face to scrutinize his daughter, wanting to speak but hesitating. Lady Du also looked at her daughter for a moment, and spoke, "Wei’er, come with your mother."

With that, she walked towards the inner room.

Cai Wei knew she was being misunderstood by her parents, and felt a headache coming on. Why would Big Brother Huo send such hefty gifts for no reason? Getting her in trouble with her parents and causing her to be suspected and interrogated, he really was causing harm!

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