Liu, the widow, was full of emotion and nodded gently.

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"Indeed, it's not easy. But in this world, who has an easy life or dealings?" she said.

When her gaze fell on Yang Ruqing, Liu's widow's face was full of admiration and love.

“Take Qinger for example, you’ve made it this far, haven’t you also exhausted yourself?”

　　The daughters of other families all stay at home to do housework, wait on their in-laws and uncles, and raise children.

"As for you, Ke Qing'er? You run about in the wind and rain, from south to north, even in this twelfth lunar month when the heavens should be clear. You're still busy out there!"

"You have worked harder than other women, but the achievements you've made are beyond compare to theirs!" said Widow Liu.

The woman's gaze fell upon Yang Ruoqing's burgeoning belly.

"Alas, our Lao Mu family doesn't have that good fortune. Otherwise, this child would be our grandson..."

Liu's widow's words made Yang Ruqing stunned.

She then lowered her head to look at her own belly and smiled faintly.

“Auntie, don't worry. Zichuan is so excellent. In the future, he will marry a city girl back to be your daughter-in-law and give you a whole bunch of grandchildren. It's only a matter of time.” she comforted.

Liu the widow smiled.

"Those words about being a city lady, that was just me trying to inspire him back then."

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To be honest, all I hope for is that he'll marry a kind and considerate woman in the future.

"As for my Zichuan, I understand his heart."

His heart, I'm afraid, is still with Qing'er.

"Aunt…"

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"Qing'er, don't rush. Let me finish my words." Mrs. Liu interrupted Yang Ruqing's words.

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Yang Ruqing fell silent, sitting there patiently waiting for Liu's widow to finish speaking.

Then Mrs. Liu continued, "Now that you're married to Tang's son and have a child."

“Although my aunt hasn't been out much these past two years, she has seen what's been happening in the village and among you children.”

"Zichuan truly likes you, but, Tang Yazi is your true soulmate."

"Tang Ya Zi is a good child, excellent and outstanding."

"Of course, my son Zi Chuan is also excellent, otherwise he wouldn't have gotten the top three in the imperial examination."

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Mrs. Liu gently held Yang Ruohua's hand, "To thoroughly break off Zichuan's thoughts and have him set his heart and eyes on other girls, so that he can start a family early, your aunt wants to ask you for one thing."

Yang Ruqing was even more surprised.

"What's the matter? Just tell me, auntie. No need to be so polite." she said.

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Liu the widow said, "Be my goddaughter?"

"Since we're not destined to be mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, how about being mother and daughter instead?"

“Her aunt had never had a daughter in her life, and living alone in the village was quite lonely.”

"You're a good friend, Auntie really treasures you, okay?" Liu Widow pleaded almost tearfully.

Yang Ruqing didn't expect Mrs. Liu to make such a request. She was shocked.

In this era, many rules and customs are quite different from modern times.

Talking is like farting, one second you're buddies and the next you're stabbing each other in the back without a second thought.

In ancient times, people valued these rules and regulations.

Brothers, we're in this for life. Through thick and thin.

Godparents, in the truest sense, are parents second only to your own.

… unlike those modern ones that are smoky and full of deceit.

If one truly acknowledges Liu the widow as godmother, then in the future Yang Ruoqing will essentially have one more mother.

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A good friend should fulfill her duties, she shouldn't fall short by more than 30%, at least 70% is necessary.

And naturally, on Liu's widow's side, she would also fulfill the duties of a godmother.

"Auntie, this matter is no small thing."

"I can't make the decision alone. I'll have to go home and talk to my parents and Tang Ya-zi first. I'll let you know what they say." Yang Ruqing asked.

She acknowledged her godmother, which also meant finding a godmother for Luofeng Tang.

First, you need to consult his opinion; don't take everything upon yourself.

Hearing Yang Ruqing's words, Liu the widow nodded: "Good, I'll wait for your news."

Yang Ruqing smiled happily, and the two of them chatted about many things in Beijing. They talked about Mu Zichuan and their experiences along the way.

Unknowingly, the carriage had already traveled this stretch of road and arrived smoothly at Changping Village.

At this time, the sun was setting, and in the village, wisps of smoke rose from the kitchens.

"Just stop at the gate of your yard, I'll walk back myself," said Widow Liu.

“Okay, Aunt, goodbye.”

Then Xiao Ya Xue and Yang Hua Zhong's carriages also stopped. The villagers who had hitched a ride got out of their cars and were thanking Yang Hua Zhong and the others.

Yang Huazhong chuckled heartily and said, "We're all from the same village, there's no need to thank each other for this little thing."

Everyone thanked each other again and parted ways.

The news that Yang Ruqing and her entourage had returned to the village spread throughout the entire village in less than a bowl of tea, naturally reaching the ears of Lao Yangtou and Lao Suntou as well.

Everyone was there. In a flash, Yang Huazhong's main hall was packed with people.

Yang Huazhong and Lu Tiejiang took out the silks from the capital and other food, entertaining everyone.

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Mrs. Sun, Grand Mrs. Sun, Old Madam Sun, and Tuoba Xian were all gathered around Yang Ruoqing, scrutinizing her belly and inquiring about the baby's condition in detail.

After questioning the child, Tuo Ba Xian was still searching for her child in the crowd.

Yang Ruqing noticed Tuo Ba Xian's intention and, taking advantage of the fact that Sun Shi and her entourage had gone to the backyard kitchen to prepare dinner, she returned to her own courtyard with Tuo Ba Xian under the pretense of changing clothes.

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Then, she told Tuoba Xian everything that had happened in the capital city, word for word.

"How is Feng Tang's injury now?" Tuoba Xian anxiously asked.

Yang Ruqing said, "Mother, don't worry. I'm already healed. They were just skin injuries and didn't hurt my internal organs."

Only then did Tuo Ba Xian feel a bit more at ease.

After all, she had been through big scenes before, Tuoba Xian quickly calmed down, her brow furrowed lightly.

Yang Ruqing stood aside, her eyes betraying a hint of remorse.

“Mother, it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have flaunted myself and caught the attention of that Prince Yu. Feng Tang was only dragged into this because of me...”

It took a lot of courage for Yang Ruqing to say these words to her own mother-in-law.

Upon hearing Yang Ruqing's words, Tuo Baxian glanced at her.

“This isn't your fault,” said Tuo Ba Xian.

"Must beautiful and capable women hide themselves in embroidered pavilions and never venture out?"

“It was Prince Yu, it was his improper conduct, not your fault, Qing'er, you did nothing wrong.” Tuoba Xian said.

Yang Ruqing said, "But, Tang Yazi was implicated by King Yu because of me. The saying 'beauty brings disaster' is true, and I still bear some responsibility."

Tuo Ba Xian said, "Mother, I am also a woman. What is this 'beauty brings disaster'? We are all women of virtue, who value ourselves."

"The misfortune, it's those men. It's their crooked hearts that brought the misfortune upon us."