Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Chapter 246 World 3: Bei'an Side Story (This chapter includes a poll for the next world)

"Young Master, Young Master?" The maid had been searching the room for a long time without finding him, so she quickly ran out to ask for help in finding him.

After she left, a small figure slowly emerged from the curtained area and cautiously peeked out.

The three-headed little doll, with its big eyes darting around, ran straight out from where no one was.

Hmm...where should I go?

The little boy, whose full name was Gu Mingcheng and whose nickname was Gu Beian, was momentarily stunned.

It wasn't that he didn't want to go outside, but his mother had repeatedly warned him not to go out on his own, because there were wild animals on the mountain outside!

Xiao Bei'an made a fist with his right hand and slammed it into his left hand.

"Ouch! That hurts!"

Little Beian pouted, tears welling in her eyes, and gently blew twice: "Painful fly away~"

No, it still hurts.

Now that there was no need to hesitate any longer, Xiao Bei'an took off running with her short legs towards the house where her parents lived, following her memory.

By this time, Yin Yin already knew that Xiao Bei'an had run away and immediately called over the maid guarding the gate of the mansion to ask, "Did you see the young master go out?"

The maid shook her head: "I haven't seen the young master go out, nor have I seen any strangers."

Yinyin thought for a moment and said, "Have someone keep an eye on the pond and well, and then we can slowly search for more."

Not long after the maid left, someone came back and said, "The young master is coming this way alone."

Yin Yin breathed a sigh of relief and ordered someone to keep an eye on Xiao Bei'an, while she pretended not to know anything and waited for him to arrive.

Xiao Bei'an stepped into her mother's courtyard, greeted the maids who were serving her in a generous manner, and went straight in without asking them to lift the curtain for her.

"Mother!" Little Beian held up his left hand to Yinyin, his voice soft and somewhat cloying, "Beian is in pain."

Yinyin paused for a moment, holding his little hand. Hmm... there was no broken skin, not even a hint of redness, and his nails had a nice shine.

Yinyin couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Where does Bei'an hurt?"

“It’s just…” Bei’an withdrew her hand, about to point it out to Yin Yin, but then she stood there blankly, staring at her own hand. “Mommy, it won’t hurt anymore after you see it~”

Yin Yin tilted her head, almost unable to hold back her laughter. Silly boy, is it really not because you're late that it's already ready?

Unaware that her mother was secretly criticizing her, Bei'an, seeing that her hand no longer hurt, cried out for a hug and wanted to cuddle with her mother.

Yinyin pulled him to sit down beside her and began to ask, "Bei'an, why didn't you bring anyone with you and just ran out on your own?"

Bei'an thought for a moment and said, "Granny is naughty! She forbids this and says that is no good. Sister Taozhi is naughty too! She listens to Granny, not Bei'an!"

Yinyin raised an eyebrow; she may be young, but she has big ideas.

"Dongxin," Yinyin instructed, "go and find out what happened."

After Dongxin left as instructed, Yinyin asked Bei'an, "How did Bei'an know they all had to listen to you?"

“The Third Prince said it,” Bei An said without hiding anything from Yin Yin, “The Third Prince said that Bei An is the master and can do whatever he wants.”

After saying this, Bei'an saw that Yin Yin's expression was indifferent and asked with some doubt, "Mother, did the Third Prince say something wrong?"

Yinyin thought for a moment and said, "You're half right."

“If what Bei’an says is right, then you can do it. But if what Bei’an is going to do is wrong, then Granny and Taozhi should advise you. That’s their duty.”

Seeing that Bei'an seemed a bit lost, Yin Yin found a few examples from historical books and explained them to him in simple terms.

After listening, Bei'an took the initiative to say to Yin Yin, "Mother, Granny and Sister Taozhi were advising me. I was wrong. I shouldn't have listened to the Third Prince."

Yinyin stroked his hair: "What else did Bei'an do wrong today?"

“I shouldn’t have run away from everyone. I should have taken Sister Taozhi or Granny with me,” Bei’an said, then proudly puffed out her little chest and added, “I walked a long way to find my mother!”

"And I remembered what my mother said. I didn't run outside, nor did I go to the pond or the well, and I certainly didn't play on the artificial hill!"

"Bei'an is great," Yinyin coaxed him at the right moment, "How about Mom takes you horseback riding today to watch the aunties train?"

Bei'an's eyes lit up and he immediately nodded: "Yes, I want to go see my aunts."

As Bei'an spoke, he slid to the ground, lifted one foot off the ground, and made a punching motion. However, he was still too young and had just walked a considerable distance, so he was quite exhausted and not very steady on his feet.

"Mom, look how amazing I am!"

“Okay, Bei’an is really amazing,” Yin Yin picked up Bei’an and bounced him around. “Let’s go then, we’ll come back as soon as possible.”

"Let's go!" Bei'an smiled, her face turning red. She hugged Yin Yin's neck and snuggled close to her.

When they arrived at the training grounds for the maids at the manor, they were doing combat training. Bei'an watched without blinking, but Yinyin noticed that the sun was starting to set and brought him back.

Looking at the fiery clouds on the horizon, Bei'an asked, "Mother, when can we visit our aunts again?"

"When you behave well, Bei'an," Yin Yin said, then added, "Bei'an, remember, don't tell anyone about your aunts!"

"I know, I haven't told anyone. It's a secret between me, my mother, and my aunts!"

Bei'an followed Yin Yin back to the front of the house and heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance.

Bei'an poked his head out from Yin Yin's arms: "Dad, Mom, Dad's back!"

Seeing how excited Bei'an was, Yin Yin simply led him to wait at the door.

Gu Anzhi saw his wife and children in the distance and quickened his pace to reach them.

"Yinyin, Bei'an, did you go horseback riding just now?"

Bei'an nodded before Yin Yin could: "The horse is that fast! In a flash, it's over there!"

"Whoosh! You think it's an arrow being shot?" Gu Anzhi handed the horse to a servant, took Bei'an and carried her in his arms, then took Yin Yin's hand, their fingers intertwined. The family slowly walked inside, all with relaxed and leisurely smiles on their faces.

The warm rays of the setting sun shone on their faces, making Bei'an's eyes a little dizzy.

In the blink of an eye, those days passed, and he gradually grew up, learning that the human heart is unpredictable.

Last year, after my mother and uncle went back to their hometown for a visit, and my wife fell ill twice, Bei'an took over what they were doing.

Nowadays, officials who can attend court in the capital are no longer limited to scions of aristocratic families. Some scholars from impoverished backgrounds are also gradually distinguishing themselves.

However, the most impressive of them all is undoubtedly Cousin Pan.

In fact, this is Bei'an's blood cousin. However, Bei'an had little contact with him when he was young. It wasn't until later, when Uncle Pan made achievements in his post, that he was transferred to the capital by his eldest uncle and mother, and they started to have more contact.

Uncle Pan was very good to my mother, who was his older sister. However, Uncle Pan was not very capable. After having his cousin Pan, a good son, he resolutely retired and went back to his hometown to live out his retirement.

Originally, there were also Pan's maternal grandparents, but they had worked too hard in their early years and passed away in their fifties. Mother received the news beforehand and even left home to be with them during their final days.

According to her mother, Pan's maternal grandparents also treated her very well. Although they couldn't see each other often, their affection remained.

Although, based on what Bei'an himself knew, there might be some exaggeration in the information—after all, they hadn't seen each other for decades, and even if there were feelings, how deep could they be? His mother had indeed contributed significantly to the careers of his uncle and cousin in the Pan family.

But Bei'an would never say these words, because her mother had said that actions speak louder than words, and no one is perfect when it comes to intentions. They had been good to her mother their whole lives, and that was true goodness.

In addition to changes in the officials in the court, the power of female officials in the palace also increased, and the first female prime minister was even appointed to attend court.

Outside the imperial court, more and more famous female businesswomen are emerging, and many of these businesswomen are still known in Bei'an.

Many of them were descendants of the aunts who used to live on the estate. They gathered together, traveled all over the country, and lived more freely than many men.

Bei'an wrote down their situation in a letter and ordered someone to send it to Yingzhou at the appointed time, while also asking them a question.

Mother, did you include a picture in the letter you sent this time?

Your son misses you!