Chapter 10: Leaving the Estate

However, in this way, she had at least temporarily found a backer. As for what that woman in red said she had promised her? Those were matters for another day.

Xiao Min triumphantly and carefully sized up the woman who was still holding onto her, her eyes darting about!

She analyzed the situation carefully in her heart. This woman seemed perfectly fine on ordinary days, but the moment her two daughters were mentioned, she became like this. To find the root cause, one must find the person who tied the knot to untie it! She sighed inwardly.

She considered the woman a good person; otherwise, if she were left to continue like this, her days in this deep, dark backyard would surely be difficult.

Having made up her mind, Xiao Min looked at the woman and decided to first help her adapt to crowds, so as to slowly dilute the resentment in her heart.

Looking at the woman beside her who kept staring at her without blinking, Xiao Min smiled helplessly. "Mother, what is the matter? Go and rest for a while!" As soon as she finished speaking, the corners of her mouth twitched; the words had come so naturally, and she shook her head to herself.

"Uh!" The woman actually did not refute her, then looked at Xiao Min and asked foolishly, "Are you Xin'er, or Min'er?" As she asked, she buried her head in deep thought, looking as if she were about to have another outburst.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yuntian shook his head helplessly!

"Conversing with a smart person is truly refreshing!" A brilliant smile bloomed on Xiao Min's face; she had bet correctly. The heavy stone that had been weighing on her heart finally fell, and she let out a sigh of relief.

"This young woman has no great demands in this life, only the wish to travel freely through the various countries!" She stated her heart simply, her eyes open and honest, without a shred of concealment.

In her previous life, she had only wanted a stable life, but she had ended up in such a state. Living a new life, she had figured it out: she wanted to live freely for herself!

"......!" The man's eye twitched slightly; he had not expected the woman to say such a thing.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "If you can truly cure Yue'er, this Prime Minister will naturally provide you with sufficient travel funds." His reply was equally concise. As he looked at the woman in plain clothes who was still clinging to the young woman's side, his eyes were filled with nothing but doting affection.

"Good, then it is a deal! As for the money needed during the treatment, this!" Her calm gaze met the man's, without the slightest hint of timidity.

She understood that this woman suffered from a heart ailment, so expenses would certainly be inevitable. At this moment, she was inwardly blooming with joy.

"If you need anything, go directly to the accounting office to collect it!" His deep eyes watched Xiao Min.

......

When Xiao Min returned to the wooden house, she let out a long sigh of relief. She had been truly nervous just now; despite her nonchalant appearance, she had been incredibly tense inside.

However, in this way, she had at least temporarily found a backer. As for what that woman in red said she had promised her? Those were matters for another day.

Xiao Min triumphantly and carefully sized up the woman who was still holding onto her, her eyes darting about!

She analyzed the situation carefully in her heart. This woman seemed perfectly fine on ordinary days, but the moment her two daughters were mentioned, she became like this. To find the root cause, one must find the person who tied the knot to untie it! She sighed inwardly.

She considered the woman a good person; otherwise, if she were left to continue like this, her days in this deep, dark backyard would surely be difficult.

Having made up her mind, Xiao Min looked at the woman and decided to first help her adapt to crowds, so as to slowly dilute the resentment in her heart.

Looking at the woman beside her who kept staring at her without blinking, Xiao Min smiled helplessly. "Mother, what is the matter? Go and rest for a while!" As soon as she finished speaking, the corners of her mouth twitched; the words had come so naturally, and she shook her head to herself.

"Uh!" The woman actually did not refute her, then looked at Xiao Min and asked foolishly, "Are you Xin'er, or Min'er?" As she asked, she buried her head in deep thought, looking as if she were about to have another outburst.

"I am Min'er. From now on, just call me Min'er! Shall I call you Yue Niang?" Xiao Min pondered for a moment and felt it was inappropriate to keep calling her 'Mother', so she changed her address immediately.

"Min'er, you are Min'er. Then what about Xin'er? Where is Xin'er?" The woman muttered to herself, looking toward the door again, her eyes full of expectation.

Xiao Min could not bear it. Since ancient times, maternal love has been the greatest. What exactly had this woman experienced?

Composing herself, Xiao Min tried her best to coax Yue Niang to sleep, then began to plan how to help this woman return to normal. In fact, she knew a thing or two about this kind of psychological illness. During her previous training, she had studied psychology for a period of time, which was intended for negotiating with people in emergencies at the police station.

Without the diamond drill, one shouldn't take on the porcelain work! It wasn't that her self-confidence was overflowing; if this woman had a common physical illness, she would never have dared to take on this hot potato. She did not believe that such a massive Prime Minister's mansion hadn't sought out others to examine her; it was likely that they simply hadn't found the root of the illness.

It wasn't that it couldn't be treated, but she knew that psychological issues couldn't be solved just by taking medicine. If the patient refused to cooperate, even the Great Luo Immortals couldn't solve the problem.

Xiao Min finished her plan: tomorrow morning, she would take her to the market to get some exposure to people. Actually, Xiao Min had her own selfish motives in this; this way, she could openly learn about the information of this dynasty. And, she could take the opportunity to have some fun.

Having made up her mind, Xiao Min slept soundly through the night!

The next day

Xiao Min got up early. After washing up, the maid had already respectfully prepared the food and was waiting outside the courtyard. For some reason, seeing Xiao Min in a good mood, Yue Niang also became lively, and Xiao Min felt that she was much more spirited.

After eating, under the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, she walked swaggeringly out of the Prime Minister's mansion's accounting office. She touched the money in her bosom; although it wasn't much, it was enough!

She pulled Yue Niang out of the Prime Minister's mansion. Although the guards at the gate hesitated, they dared not act rashly under Yue Niang's cold gaze.

Once out of the mansion, Xiao Min felt the air was a bit fresher. After asking for directions, she pulled Yue Niang toward the most prosperous street in the Linshui Kingdom. Looking at the dazzling street, the peddlers' cries and shouts were endless!

"Come on, candied haws!"

"Delicious steamed buns!"

"Pancakes, fresh out of the oven!"

"......"

The cries rose and fell, one after another. Xiao Min, full of curiosity, pulled Yue Niang along through the crowd.

Passing by a teahouse, she smelled the pleasant fragrance of tea inside. The tables of the patrons were filled with fragrant, exquisite pastries that looked delicious. Without hesitation, she pulled Yue Niang inside and ordered a few.