[Two Powerful Leads] + [Gourmet] + [Adorable Child] + [Spirit Beasts]
A female boss transmigrates into the body of a scrawny village woman. Her house leaks, her rice jar is empty, and a gaunt little dumpling of a child calls her Mother. Worst of all, she gave birth out of wedlock, and people who call her a wanton woman could circle the village several times over.
There’s no going back, so she can only grit her teeth, stand tall, earn money, and raise her child. She hunts wild game in the mountains to fill their bellies, discovers a space, grows spirit fruits and herbs, cultivates pearls and gemstones, and ends up with thousands of acres of fertile land and a fortune in gold and silver. The abandoned wife makes a dazzling comeback, leaving the world stunned. She’ll tell all those who insulted her to go to hell. And that scoundrel who fathered her child? He can stay wherever it’s cool. If he wants to claim the child, he can kneel on a washboard, take a few blows with a feather duster, pay child support and a hefty sum to make amends, and then they can talk...
About sleeping
A certain woman: "There’s only one bedroom in the house. Men and women should keep their distance, so you sleep here."
A certain lord frowned. "It’s such a mess. Is this even a place for a person to sleep?"
A certain woman: "It certainly wasn’t made for people to sleep in. This used to be a donkey shed."
A certain lord’s face darkened...
About claiming his child
A certain lord: "Tongtong, I’m your father."
A certain treasure: "If you want to be my father, pay me a hundred thousand taels of silver first."
His attendant immediately presented a bank draft for a hundred thousand taels. "Young master, please accept it."
A certain lord: "Tongtong, can you call me Father now?"
A certain treasure: "No."
A certain lord: "?"
A certain treasure put his little hands on his hips. "Mother says you’re black-hearted, heartless, and irresponsible, and that you abandoned your wife and child. So this hundred thousand taels is your atonement fee, plus child support."
A certain lord was at a loss. "Tongtong, what will it take for you to acknowledge me as your father?"
A certain treasure: "Has Mother forgiven you?"
A certain lord drooped his head. "No."
A certain treasure: "Kneel on a washboard or take a beating with a feather duster. Take your pick. As long as Mother forgives you, I’ll call you Father."
A certain lord: "..."
Having a father has its perks
Attendant: "My lord, the young heir gave His Majesty a dose of the ultimate itching powder."
A certain lord replied nonchalantly, "Mm. Go tell His Majesty that as a ruler and an older cousin, he should be considerate and care for his younger cousin."
The attendant broke into a sweat. "My lord..."
A certain lord: "What else?"
Attendant: "The young heir released venomous snakes and scorpions in the Empress Dowager’s palace."
A certain lord: "Oh! Is that old hag dead? If she is, send her a coffin on my behalf."
The attendant nearly fainted. "My lord... there’s... one more thing. The young heir says you’re an unfit father and wants to find the Princess Consort a new husband. The invitations have already been sent out."
The certain lord roared, "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and get those invitations back!"
The attendant wept and ran off at full speed...