Chapter 218: He Cheng Is Detected
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Han Qiao smiled gently when she saw the children running over.
One by one, the children were summoned to the front, tied with colorful ropes, and hung with sachets.
“May you be healthy, safe, and happy in the future.”
The children all said the same thing.
She was not biased toward anyone.
Even Heng Yi and Han Qiao said the same thing.
Then, she also received the colorful rope that the children had woven for her.
Sun Xiu and Sun Yi’s work were neat, Han Chi and Sun Ke’s were alright, and He Cheng’s were just a few ropes tied in knots.
“Thank you, I like them very much.”
Han Qiao and Heng Yi both received them.
They also put it on their sachets.
Ugly is ugly, but the children’s intentions cannot be judged by their looks.
There was no better gift in the world.
She had already cooked many pots of sticky rice dumplings.
Han Qiao sent a lot of them to Xishan Village and some to Heng Family Village.
Heng Yi took the children to hang the wormwood and calamus.
Han Qiao held her waist and walked at the back.
She had been plump these days, but her stomach had grown a lot.
They had to hang wormwood and calamus at the entrance, the archway, and outside the windows, but if this keeps up she might need help.
The children’s laughter never stopped.
In the end, she simply handed it over to the children. They could do it very well anyway.
Heng Yi supported Han Qiao and followed them, looking at them like happy birds in the forest.
“Let’s go watch the dragon boat race first, then come back to eat the sticky rice dumplings and realgar wine.”
“Alright.”
Heng Yi followed Han Qiao’s suggestions.
He had not been idle these days. He had gone to the mountains a few times and led the way to the Limin Hall. He had also received a generous reward.
Heng Yi didn’t give all the money he earned to Han Qiao, leaving 20% for himself.
He didn’t need silver usually, but he did need silver sometimes.
For example, at today’s dragon boat race.
The bracelet he bought for her was bought using his own money.
After breakfast, they set off in a carriage.
When they arrived, there were people everywhere.
Because Heng Yi had booked a spot early, he could see the most exciting moment when the dragon boat arrived. The price was not cheap.
Just for their position, it would cost five taels of silver, but they would get a pot of tea, melon seeds, and a plate of plums.
Han Qiao liked to eat plums.
She sat down and finished half of the plate in just a short time.
The children watched her eat the plums until the plates were clean and were grateful that their family doesn’t lack snacks.
Moreover, their faces were covered with cloth towels, so they could not eat at all.
Ever since Heng Yi resigned, the ladies don’t follow Han Qiao anymore.
It was just that realistic.
Therefore, the children covered their faces today. Although some of them were curious, no one came to ask or greet Han Qiao.
The dragon boat was rowed from a place far downstream. Before it started, some people came to ask for tips.
Heng Yi gave him two taels of silver.
“Thank you for your generosity, Master Heng.”
They sat for a while before they heard the sound of gongs and drums. It was very noisy, but the atmosphere instantly became lively.
The children quickly went to the front to take a look. There was already a team coming from afar.
“They’re coming, they’re coming!”
“Mother, mother, look!” He Cheng pulled Han Qiao.
His eyes sparkled with excitement.
Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke were also extremely excited.
Han Chi was also very excited. After all, it was his first time watching a dragon boat race.
He had already inquired about the names of the teams participating and their past achievements, so when the names of the teams were announced, he knew who they were. There were also teams that he supported.
“Good luck, good luck!” He secretly cheered for his favorite team.
Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, Sun Ke, and He Cheng didn’t have much of a feeling about which team won. They just thought that these people rowing the dragon boats were amazing.
“We won!” Han Chi exclaimed happily.
The team he liked won.
He hugged He Cheng and spun him around in circles, making He Cheng laugh.
The team that won first place had to perform on the river.
It was quite interesting.
When the performance ended, Han Qiao and the others were also preparing to go home to eat rice dumplings.
She was protected by Heng Yi, the children, and the servants.
He Cheng was in Dong Lai’s arms.
Not far away, Zhao Huan and Zhen Niang watched the family.
Zhao Huan looked at the child in Dong Lai’s arms. Although his eyes were exposed, she could tell at a glance that it was her son.
Even though they were far away, she could tell that He Cheng was being taken good care of.
Because he was smiling very happily, wearing brand-new clothes, and he had gained a lot of weight.
When he raised his hand, the colorful rope on his wrist and the sachet on his neck were exactly the same as the other children.
“Zhen Niang,” Zhao Huan called out softly.
Zhen Niang did not respond.
She looked straight at Heng Yi, watching him gently protecting Han Qiao.
She bit her lips tightly.
All of this should have belonged to her.
What she once desired now belonged to another woman.
Heng Yi took care of Han Qiao like she was a treasure.
The two women watched the family walk around the street slowly, watched Han Qiao try plums with a big belly, and then nodded with a smile.
Heng Yi bought them all.
Afraid that the sun would be too bright for her, he even raised his hand to shade her and wipe her sweat.
Zhen Niang was so jealous that her eyes turned red.
She wanted to go forward, but Zhao Huan pulled her back, “Zhen Niang, let’s go back.”
“…” Zhen Niang looked at Zhao Huan.
“Let’s stroll some more.”
She then continued to follow Heng Yi and his family.
Seeing this, Zhao Huan also followed.
Even though she recognized He Cheng, she did not rush after him.
She knew very well that He Cheng was better off in Heng Manor than following her.
In particular, Han Qiao took good care of him, and she was very happy.
Her brother and sister took the masks and put them on for him. Then, she saw
that a big boy was paying the bill, and the other children all picked one.
Han Qiao also picked a tiger mask for the children to see.
“Tiger, tiger!” He Cheng clapped his hands and shouted.
He recognized it was a tiger.
Han Qiao smiled and tapped He Cheng’s nose, “Our Cheng’er is so smart. He knows about tigers.”
That family was not a family of wannabes, but they were more powerful than any family.
They chatted and laughed as they bought a lot of small toys and kites.
He Cheng chose the kite himself.
He even got an extra kite compared to his brother and sisters.
Han Qiao also gave hers to him and in the end, his brother and sisters also gave theirs to him.
Zhao Huan followed behind them, her eyes brimming with tears several times.
She missed her son.
However, she never thought that she would meet him under such circumstances.
He Cheng also looked at her, but he only glanced at her briefly before looking away.
He no longer remembered that she was his biological mother.
Zhao Huan was stunned on the spot.
Even though her heart felt like it was being stabbed by a knife, she did not dare to rush forward and bring He Cheng back with her.
After she brought him back, she had to put in a lot of effort to teach him and spend money to raise him.
She had thought about remarrying.
No good family would want her if she remarried and brought a son with her.
Han Qiao noticed Zhao Huan and Zhen Niang when she was tidying He Cheng’s face cloth.
It was only for a brief moment. She looked away, “Let’s go back.”
“Mother, let’s go to the fast food restaurant for lunch,” Han Chi said.
The children had already eaten the food at their fast-food restaurant. It tasted almost the same as at home.
But the atmosphere was different.
“Alright,” Han Qiao agreed without hesitation.
She told one of the servants to inform Aunt Zhao that they would not be going back for lunch.
Under Heng Yi’s protection, he brought the children to Qiao Yi Fast Food Restaurant..