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Chapter 419: Chapter 422: Running Away from Home?_1
Lord Qin was busy with tax collection, and Chen Yi Ling flew to Big Willow Village like a bird out of a cage. n𝚘vp𝚞𝚋.com
When she arrived at the Tan Family, Qiao Duo’er was hanging clothes in the courtyard.
Chen Yi Ling ingratiatingly said, "Duo’er, I’m going to stay at your place for a few days, you must take me in, or I’ll be homeless."
Qiao Duo’er nodded, "No problem, but can your Lord Qin agree?"
"Don’t talk to me about him. He’s gone all day, and he keeps me locked up at home. I’m almost bored to death."
Chen Yi Ling sighed, her mood a bit downcast.
Qiao Duo’er narrowed her eyes, "So your Lord Qin doesn’t know you’re out?"
Um... this Yi Ling sure is bold.
Isn’t she afraid that Lord Qin will catch her and spank her backside?
Chen Yi Ling looked at Qiao Duo’er guiltily, took her arm and said, "Duo’er, you won’t betray me, will you?"
If Lord Qin, who’s only good at undressing her, finds out, he’ll surely catch her and take her back right away.
She didn’t want to be confined at home again, bored out of her mind.
Many people envied her because she was born the daughter of a Deputy Minister, doted on by all, her husband an Advanced Scholar appointed by the Saint, with a limitless future, faithful and tender to her.
Yet, what she envied most was the simple life of farming, working the fields every day, managing the meals, two people always together, simple and fulfilling.
Instead, she could only wait foolishly in her boudoir, waiting for her husband to return, as if he were the sole purpose of her life.
It’s not that she didn’t like Qin Longyun, but she felt her life could be more exciting.
To live a life and not leave something behind would be doing herself an injustice.
Qiao Duo’er pinched Chen Yi Ling’s cheek, "Stop daydreaming. I’m going to Old Lady Huang’s house in a bit to catch piglets, want to come along?"
A smile instantly appeared on Chen Yi Ling’s face; she definitely wouldn’t miss out on this kind of thing!
What Qin Longyun? Roll aside!
"Then wait for me, I’ll go grab a basket."
After going inside, Qiao Duo’er instructed Tan Zhenghong to go to town and inform Lord Qin about this, so he wouldn’t have to worry about the country and the people while searching the world for his wife.
After giving these instructions, Qiao Duo’er took two bamboo baskets and went out.
"Duo’er, you’re not making me carry the piglets, are you?" Chen Yi Ling said with a mournful face.
Qiao Duo’er nodded, "Of course, you’re not the Lady of the County right now, and you don’t have the luxury of having meals brought to you."
"That makes sense. Then I’ll help you carry them this once."
Chen Yi Ling readily agreed, eager to fully experience the simple life she had longed for, now that no one was there to supervise her.
When they arrived at the Huang Family, Old Lady Huang was still a bit reserved, but much better than the first time they met.
"Old Lady, I’m here with Duo’er to buy piglets; please take us to see them!"
Old Lady Huang nodded, "Then follow me."
The pigpen was very clean, the piglets pink and clean, scampering to the food trough when they saw people.
"They’ve just turned a month old today, all very good eaters, and will surely be easy to raise," Old Lady Huang said happily. She had twelve piglets in this litter and was sure to get a good price for them.
After selling them, she would buy her daughter-in-law a gold bracelet; she would definitely be pleased.
Qiao Duo’er patted Chen Yi Ling, "See if there are any that catch your eye, we’re buying four."
"You’re really letting me choose?" Chen Yi Ling was a bit incredulous.
Seeing Qiao Duo’er nod, she unceremoniously picked out four piglets.
One could tell at a glance that Chen Yi Ling had never suffered; when it came to shopping, she never looked for what was practical but only for what was pretty.
