The Herbal Scents of Farm Life

Chapter 3161 - 3162: Don’t Make Things Hard for Yourself

Moreover, given Concubine Qiongying’s previous actions, she thought that even if Young Master Xu truly pleaded for her, the old matriarch might not spare Concubine Qiongying for his sake.

Once the child in her belly is born, he will be sent to the manor.

Actually, being sent to the manor is considered a great favor. Considering Concubine Qiongying’s actions towards the Eldest Young Master and the Second Young Master, as well as colluding with several elders to plot against the Ding Family, it wouldn’t be excessive for her to face death.

But isn’t she still here safely?

This is already thanks to the old matriarch showing mercy because of Young Master Xu and refraining from taking harsh action against her.

Otherwise, given these incidents, Concubine Qiongying would be killed after giving birth, wouldn’t she? Keeping her around is bound to be trouble eventually, right?

She truly couldn’t understand what there was for Concubine Qiongying to be happy about, now that the Third Young Master had returned.

If the Third Young Master hadn’t come back, he wouldn’t know what his aunt had done, but now that he’s here, everything will be uncovered, wouldn’t it be better if he hadn’t returned?

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In the front yard, Ding Zhuzui felt a pang of emotion watching the two children who had returned.

When he didn’t remember the past, before knowing what Jin Cuiniang and Concubine Qiongying had done, he used to think children were expendable, and losing one or two was no big deal since there would be more in the future.

Now, with the two sons who had suffered outside found and the woman he once adored returned, his mindset has changed.

"It’s good to be back, really good to be back."

He raised his hand, patting his son’s shoulder, and his face was full of comfort.

Just now, watching his son walk in, he was momentarily so distracted that he almost couldn’t call out his son’s name.

In the past, he had watched this son lying in bed, relying on the most precious herbs just to cling to life, living each day in constant fear.

Now, the son has returned safe and sound, walking on his own.

"Father, don’t just be happy, right? We just came back, won’t you let us sit?" Ding Rong raised her eyebrow, looking at her father.

Having not seen him for over a month, her father looked much older.

But come to think of it, with so many occurrences in the family, naturally, he wouldn’t be in good spirits, and when one is in poor spirits, how could one look well?

"Look, father is all happy. Come on, sit down."

Ding Zhuzui, reminded by his daughter, suddenly realized they were still standing in the yard and quickly brought them into his study.

"Where are you returning from, and how long can you stay at home?" Once seated in the study, he promptly asked Ding Rong.

"Well..."

"Father, we’re just here to see you and grandmother, and we’ll be leaving soon." Before Ding Rong could reply, Ding Xu spoke up, saying they had many things to do and couldn’t possibly stay long; the main reason for this visit was to bring reassurance.

"Leaving soon?"

>Hearing this, Ding Zhuzui felt a touch of disappointment.

But soon he perked up again, so what if they’re leaving soon? Children must venture out as they grow, and he could just assume they were out exploring, couldn’t he?

At least alongside Lin Baizhong’s daughter, his son and daughter can still have a good life, right?

"No worry, no worry, when you return, take more things back with you, don’t let yourself suffer."