Chapter 112: Back to Xianyang County

Chapter 112

Xu Mo was quite reasonable. Beans can't grow right away. After planting, you can return to the prefecture city. The workshops in the city can't be opened right away either, because you haven't decided what to do yet. Brother and sister hit it off again and became intimate again.

"Second brother, after buying the land, we will be landlords." Jiang Sheng jumped up and down excitedly.

Zheng Ruqian bared his big teeth and said, "When the beans make money, then we'll be real landlords. I'll buy you firecrackers for New Year's, lots of them."

Zhang Qiquan saw it and couldn't help but smile and shake his head. After all, they were still children.

Out of the blue, Jiang Sheng looked at him and said, "Uncle Zhang, are you coming back to Xieyang County with us?"

Him...

Zhang Qiquan hesitated a little. He had never planned to go back to Shili Village since he came to the prefecture city, let alone get involved with that family again.

But after all, he was a native of Xieyang County. After being away from his hometown for half a year, he inevitably missed it.

Moreover, he missed his friends and other relatives he got along well with, even if he didn't miss his parents or anyone from the Zhang family.

His steadfast mindset started to loosen.

Zhang Qiquan said hesitantly, "I'll discuss it with your Aunt Cui."

"No need to discuss." Liu Cui, who didn't know when she had walked over, said, "We'll go back and take a look."

It was just a family visit, no big deal.

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"Are you going back, sister?" Liu Cui looked at Auntie Zhang.

With the six children going back, Zhang Qiquan and his wife were also going back, leaving Zhang Xianglian alone in the Hairpin Courtyard. She would inevitably feel lonely.

But they couldn't force her to go back either. After all, not everyone has the courage to face the past and the scoundrels.

Zhang Xianglian's heart shuddered.

If it was the former her, it would have been very difficult to muster the courage to escape, let alone go back to face the scum. She'd rather be dead.

But after working busily in the workshop for half a year, and seeing all kinds of people and watching the children go through all kinds of difficulties, even the most fragile person should have awakened.

No matter how difficult the problem, it must be faced in the end.

Zhang Xianglian clenched her fists. Under Jiang Sheng's bright eyes, she trembled and said, "I'll go back."

With these words, everyone started busying themselves, packing up, and returning home with great enthusiasm.

Even Xu Mo was invigorated. He finally didn't have to deal with trivial matters across cities.

Only Wang Fufeng frowned with distress. He followed Xu Mo around for half a day weakly like a willow in the wind. Finally, he couldn't help but say, "You all are leaving?"

Xu Mo was slightly surprised. "Yeah, we siblings have always been inseparable."

Wang Fufeng's lips moved as if debating whether or not to say before finally reporting a discounted price, "Three hundred taels."

In fact, it was much more expensive.

But to Zheng Ruqian's ears, it was still like thunder on a sunny day.

He thought he had just promised away one hundred and fifty taels, but it turned out to be nine hundred taels of silver.

This, this, this...

"Second Brother, remember to buy them for us," Jiang Sheng mischievously made him confirm.

Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan beside all nodded in agreement.

Zheng Ruqian's brain spun rapidly, wondering what he should do now - deny it or grit his teeth and acknowledge it.

Oh well, just pretend to be dead.

The already twelve-year-old Zheng Ruqian, with a tall frame, suddenly went limp and collapsed onto Fang Heng.

Before Fang Heng could push him away in disgust,

Jiang Sheng rushed over with a laugh and tickled his armpits.

Zheng Ruqian couldn't stand being tickled and rolled over to Wen Zhiyun and Chang Yan.

The few children either romped together or sat quietly. Accompanied by a little girl's silvery laughter.

So this was what it felt like to be with family.

Wang Fufeng watched them in a daze.

After rushing for five days, they finally arrived at Xieyang County.

Bian Wenxuan had gotten the news early and was waiting at the gate with a group of yamen runners.

He had complaints and cursed, "One hundred taels a year! This Magistrate actually spent four months away from the county seat. Too unqualified! I'm deducting his pay, deducting!"

"Sir, although Magistrate Xu was away, everything was handled without fail." Wang Xihao kindly reminded him.

Bian Wenxuan glared back murderously, as if asking: Who are you working for?

Wang Xihao shrank his neck: I'm on the side of justice.

Bian Wenxuan rolled up his sleeves, ready to have a good fight with Wang Xihao, when the chaotic sound of horse hooves came from afar.

A smarter yamen runner listened on the ground and quickly reported, "Sir, the approaching sounds vast, at least fifty people I'm afraid."

Bian Wenxuan's heart lurched.

It's over, it's over. Someone is attacking Xieyang County!