I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 375 Flying to the Capital on a Ruyi Carpet

Jun Wenhui nodded slightly and continued, "That's right, and we also need to be careful about those correspondence."

If this gets out by accident and bad rumors spread, it will ruin the young lady's reputation.

As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes dimmed instantly, and those heart-wrenching scenes from the past flooded her mind like a tide.

I still remember that day; the house was deathly silent, and the oppressive atmosphere was suffocating.

A servant hurriedly brought over the letter annulment; the black and white words on the white paper stung her eyes.

Upon hearing the news, her daughter was struck dumb, collapsing to the ground with a frighteningly empty gaze.

From then on, the suppressed cries of her daughter often echoed through the house, each sound like a heavy hammer blow to her heart.

Her memory was stuck on the scene of her daughter's suicide. Once, she went to deliver snacks to Xian'er as usual, and had just opened the door.

Then I saw my daughter holding scissors, her eyes resolute, the sharp blade pressed against her neck.

At that moment, her heart clenched, and she screamed in terror as the pastry box in her hand fell to the ground with a thud.

She rushed over without hesitation, snatched the scissors from her daughter's hand, and the two embraced and wept.

At that time, her family was facing a series of misfortunes, like a house in disarray or a boat being delayed by a headwind.

After being persuaded by her son for a long time, she and her son have been keeping a close eye on her ever since that day.

On another occasion, she found herself standing alone by the pond, staring blankly at the water, her feet already in the water.

Her heart leaped into her throat. She rushed over, grabbed her daughter, and tears streamed down her face...

During those days, she was constantly on edge, fearing that she might lose her precious daughter if she wasn't careful.

Until those people ruthlessly drove the mother and her two children out of the Jun residence...

A hint of melancholy flashed across Dongfang Yuan's face as she slowly sighed and fell into her memories: "And there were the family banquets held during festivals. The unmarried girls would always leave early, simply because they couldn't have too much contact with men outside the family."

These rules passed down from our ancestors, though strict, are all for our own good.

As she spoke, she affectionately pulled Dongfang Jin's arm, her eyes filled with tenderness and relief: "My little Jin'er reminded me well. This time, Mother was too impatient."

Dongfang Jin listened quietly from the side, a complex emotion rising in her heart.

As a modern person, she found it difficult to understand these rules that bound women in ancient times.

In her view, these rules are like invisible shackles, confining women to a narrow world and restricting their rights to social interaction and development.

But looking at her mother's serious expression, she understood that these ideas were already firmly ingrained in her mother's heart and could not be changed in a short time.

Jun Qixian stood to the side, her cheeks flushed like ripe apples, and whispered, "I know, I'll listen to Mother."

She lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes, revealing a shy and bashful demeanor.

Jun Wenhui smiled gently, pinched her cheek lightly, and teased, "Mother knows what you're thinking. Once you're married, you'll have plenty of time to spend with Ah Xuan."

We need to be discreet about our trip to Beijing this time; the wedding is just around the corner, a little delay won't make a difference.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jin suddenly understood; so that's how it is.

Oh, I see.

Is she missing her second brother?

Indeed, it's only natural that the young couple would be anxious and worried about their second brother who had been gone for almost half a year.

Jun Qixian's heart pounded as her mother ruthlessly exposed her thoughts. She secretly glanced at her future in-laws.

She hurriedly lowered her head and scolded in a soft, sweet voice, "Mother..." Her shy appearance was so endearing that it was hard not to smile.

Seeing this, Dongfang Yuan stepped forward and gently hugged Jun Qixian, softly comforting her: "Your mother is right. Don't worry, no one will laugh at you."

"Once you and Xiaoxuan get married, you can be together every day. Don't worry, that brat just has a nominal position."

She patted Jun Qixian's back, as if comforting a frightened fawn.

After making the decision, Dongfang Jin, along with her parents, cousin-in-law, and children, slowly flew into the sky on the Ruyi Carpet.

The view below unfolds like a slowly unfurling scroll, with a gentle breeze blowing.

Gu Jingye gripped the edge of the blanket tightly with excitement, leaned forward slightly, and stared wide-eyed at the house below that was gradually shrinking.

He kept exclaiming in amazement, "This is amazing! The people on the ground have become as small as ants!"

This is the second time they have sat on the auspicious carpet; the first time was when they came back to visit their grandparents during their last holiday.

The time my mother used this auspicious blanket to send my uncles and the others back to the capital.

Gu Caiwei's cheeks flushed with excitement. She lay on the blanket, half of her body almost sticking out, pointing at the ground and exclaiming, "Look, that's our yard, and that sycamore tree, it's so small!"

"Mother! Mother! Look! The entire Lingwu Village isn't even as big as my palm!"

Dongfang Jin said indulgently, "Be careful."

Without turning her head, Gu Caiwei excitedly replied, "Mmm-hmm."

Dongfang Yuan asked with a smile, "Aren't you scared anymore?"

Gu Caiwei said with a grin, "Grandma, I'm not afraid."

Yang Wenwen looked on with curiosity, her eyes sparkling. She glanced left and right, muttering to herself, "So this is what the world looks like from the sky. It's so different from usual."

Last time, she rode the Ruyi Carpet to the city at night, and it wasn't this high. She was too scared to look carefully.

Shen Qihui gripped the blanket tightly, both nervous and excited. He would peek out every now and then, and each time he took a look, he couldn't help but gasp, his face filled with shock and surprise.

"Wow, it's so high!"

As the Ruyi Carpet flew towards the capital, Dongfang Jin and Dongfang Yuan flanked Helian Jingyun, their eyes fixed on the children.

Gu Caiwei pointed excitedly at the winding river, her voice trembling slightly with excitement: "Look, doesn't that river look like a silver ribbon?"

As she spoke, she stood up, and if Dongfang Jin hadn't grabbed her in time, she would have fallen.

Although she had a protective shield, she was still a little worried. Fortunately, it wasn't too late, and the summer night was still brighter than the winter night.

Yang Wenwen lay on the edge of the blanket, her eyes wide with curiosity: "So we've been through so many places along the way. How long would it have taken if we had taken a carriage?"

As she spoke, she gestured in the air with her hands, trying to outline the contours of the mountains and rivers she saw.

It's undeniably adorably bold.

Dongfang Jin...

These little guys are really bold!

Shen Qihui exclaimed in amazement. He patted Gu Jingye on the shoulder and said, "Hey, Jingye, look at that farmland. It's square and neat, just like a chessboard."

Doesn't it look just like the land on our farm?

Gu Jingye nodded, staring intently at the ground below, muttering, "Looks like it. I didn't expect to arrive at Anyang Prefecture so quickly."

"If we were to walk, how long would it take to see all these places?"

He rested his chin on his hands, his face full of anticipation for the capital.

It only takes a few minutes to fly from his backyard to Anyang Prefecture.

His eyes were full of exploration and curiosity about the Ruyi Blanket.

"Grandpa, is that the North Canal?"

Cang Nanxi followed his gaze intently as he listened to Shen Qihui's words: "That's right, those tiny bands of light below are all branches of the Grand Canal."

Gu Jingye, standing beside him, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "I never imagined that the Grand Canal would have so many branches when viewed from such a high place, so densely packed."

Cang Nanxi narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully examining the area below, and couldn't help but ask, "Do you know what these branches are for?"

First, Shen Qihui nodded and explained, "Most of the branches play an important role in transportation, irrigation, and other tasks."