"Mother, don't worry, Mother truly doesn't worry...because some things, even if you worry, won't come about quickly. One must wait for the right opportunity!" Tuoba Xian said.

Yang Ruqing nodded: "Mother, I understand what you're saying. But seeing you like this now, it breaks my heart..."

Hearing this, Tuo Ba Xian's smile deepened.

"You feel sorry for me, but after all, you're not me. You can't possibly understand my feelings or my joy!" she said.

“Ah?” Yang Ruqing was a little confused.

Tuoba Xian reached out and took Yang Ruoqing's hand.

"Mother, in the end, is just an ordinary and common woman."

“When I was younger, all I wanted was to be with the man I loved, raise a family, and grow old together.”

When I grow old, all I want is to be with my children and grandchildren, enjoying family happiness together.

"Actually, I don't really want to be the Princess Consort."

"When I first ascended to that position, it was not a choice but a necessity, driven by circumstances. It was both an honor and a tragedy to be part of the royal family."

“The palace, in truth, is a gilded birdcage. For all these years, I've sat upon that throne, becoming the spiritual leader of the Great Liao, the core of power.”

But the joy of the past few decades pales in comparison to these two years in Changping Village.

"Qing'er, mother is going to say something foolish. Don't laugh at me."

"Mother enjoys this rural life on the farm now, she has learned so many things." Let me know if you have any other text you'd like me to translate!

“Mother feels that this is the true her now. Can you understand how I feel at this moment?” Tuo Ba Xian asked.

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Yang Ruqing was stunned.

Staring blankly at the beautiful and kind-looking middle-aged woman before her, the light that radiated from her had already subsided.

After hearing what Tuoba Xian said, Yang Ruoqing suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

Yes, what is true happiness?

One's own heart knows best.

Life is but a fleeting few decades. Why bother to wrong yourself?

No matter where you are, what identity you have, or what you do, as long as you feel happy, it's enough.

What shines in the eyes of others, may be your hell.

What others see as hell, you might find to be your heaven.

Don't force it, let things happen naturally.

“Mother, Qing’er understands now. Qing’er will never speak such foolish words again.” Yang Ruoqing’s mood brightened instantly.

“But, buying a maid is to share your workload so you wouldn't be so tired...”

"Mother isn't tired." Tuoba Xian shook her head.

“By doing all this work, I feel that my body is healthier than when I used to live a life of ease and comfort. I also get sick less often,” she said.

Hearing this, Yang Ruqing no longer insisted.

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“Okay, then I’ll respect what Mother says.”

"Well, good girl." Tuoba Xian smiled lovingly.

“After talking for so long, the porridge is almost warm. You better eat it quickly, I’m going to the kitchen.”

"Hmm!"

This breakfast was especially sweet and satisfying.

After breakfast, Yang Ruqing went to the courtyard next door as usual.

Bao Suyun and Guihua's mother-in-law have all arrived, the women are waiting here for Sun together to go to Lao Mu's place to help.

Seeing Yang Ruqing coming over, Sun shi said: "Ruqing, we're all going to help at Zichuan's place this morning. What about you? What are you going to do?"

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Yang Ruqing said, "I'm feeling a bit tired and sluggish now. It's too noisy and tiring out there. You guys go ahead, I'll just stay home."

Sun Shi said, "Cheng, when it's lunchtime, I will come back and call you."

After giving further instructions, Mrs. Sun and several other women hurried away.

Leaving Yang Ruqing alone in the courtyard to bask in the sun, she seemed a bit idle.

Xiao Ya Xue skipped over.

"Qinger Qinger, good news, good news."

As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, her voice reached the front of the main hall.

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Yang Ruqing was sitting in the sunlight at the entrance of the main hall, mending her fingernails. Hearing this, her eyes lit up immediately.

"Well, is there any movement over there?" she hurriedly asked.

Xiao Ya Xue nodded repeatedly, glancing around.

Yang Ruqing said, "Both my parents went to Lao Mu's house. There's no one here right now, what do you say?"

Xiao Ya Xue's face lit up with excitement as she said, "Last night, I went to keep an eye on things again and heard some accurate information."

"It turns out that Wángfú the birdman has been quiet these days, it's because his wife hasn't done a good job of brainwashing him!"

Last night I went to stake him out, he was still there begging his woman for this thing.

"Well, he was really persistent, wasn't he? That silly woman kept wavering for days, but she finally couldn't hold out and caved."

They decided on the next day, which was the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, to go out of the village under the pretext of buying New Year's goods in town.

"Qing'er, can we start our plan now?" Xiao Yaoxue asked.

Yang Ruoqing nodded: "Well, okay."

Xiao Ya Xue said: "Good, then I'll go prepare now. When he comes tomorrow, I'll let him have a good time and make it unforgettable for him."

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Yang Ruqing nodded, her eyes couldn't help but imagine the scene tomorrow. Oh my gosh, it's so eye-catching!

Here, Xiao Ya Xue said again, "Qing'er, there's something I don't know if I should say."

“Just tell me what’s up, there’s no need for all that between us.” Yang Ruqing said.

Xiao Ya Xue said: “The trap we set, the one we want to target is Wang Fu.”

"Dragging his wife into this, wouldn't that be a bit unfair?" she asked.

Upon hearing this, Yang Ruqing twitched the corner of her mouth.

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“If his wife doesn't agree to go, she can naturally stay out of it.”

But since she has wavered and loosened her grip, we can't blame ourselves.

“Knowing full well that her husband is so corrupt, she doesn't seek the help of her son, daughter-in-law, and village elders to guide him and make him repent.”

"Instead, he only retreats, compromises, and even allows him to play those sordid games in town."

“As for such a woman, it serves her right to be punished!” Yang Ruqing said.

Xiao Ya Xue nodded. "It makes sense, knowing there's a cliff ahead, she wouldn't just pull her man back, but jump with him together. Isn't that silly!"

Yang Ruqing hummed in response and then instructed Xiao Yaxue, "Get started on this first. I've only trimmed half my fingernails, you go busy yourself while I soak up some sun."

Xiao Ya Xue was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle.

“You’re really living the high life now, aren’t you? You have it so easy these days.” she said.

Yang Ruqing smiled triumphantly: "Of course, you should be envious. Hurry up and get pregnant so that Ritsuko will worship you like that day."

Xiao Yaxue's eyes clearly showed a hint of envy, but she raised her head and pouted, "Cut, I don't want to. Look at you, you walk around like you're carrying a big watermelon. It's hard even to walk or pick something up."

"I still love the feeling of being light as a feather, I can run and jump however I want!"

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