Chapter 175: All Gone

Chapter 175

It took only 10 short days from the decision to leave until the actual departure.

Jiang Sheng sat in the carriage, quietly looking at this land that had raised her, with a heart full of reluctance to leave.

When they left the dilapidated temple at the village entrance she was reluctant to leave, when they left Xieyang County she was still reluctant, but after all it was still within the realm of Anshui Prefecture.

This time going to Fengjing, it meant completely leaving the land she was attached to.

The young girl sighed, her gaze sweeping from the front to the back of the carriage, everywhere were people bidding farewell.

The first to catch her eye was her Eldest Brother Xu Mo, the youth stood tall and straight, becoming more steady and composed as he aged, without any loss of composure even at this moment of parting.

Standing opposite him was the equally outstanding Brother Fufeng, 10 days of rest had allowed him to recover a little, and now there was a touch of sadness in his eyes as he looked at Eldest Brother.

"You are going on a long trip, who knows how many years before you can return," Wang Fufeng lowered his slender neck, "Fengjing is prosperous and bustling, dazzling flowers blind the eyes. I fear Brother Xu will forget the elegance and simplicity of Anshui Prefecture."

"Brother Fufeng's words are too heavy. Anshui Prefecture is the place where Xu Mo grew up, it is Xu Mo's hometown, no other place can compare," Xu Mo knew he was upset about his broken health, and could only try to comfort him, "Don't worry, just take the medicine Fourth Brother gave you, and in the future I will describe all the splendor and scenery I see in Fengjing in my letters to you."

"These beauties of the Dayu Dynasty that you cannot witness yourself, I will see them for you."

Wang Fufeng turned his head away to hide his loss of composure.

What virtue or ability did he possess, that not only was he fortunate enough to get acquainted with these six siblings, but to also have a place in their hearts and their thoughts.

But there was no denying that this feeling of being cared for felt wonderful.

Perhaps some people never enjoy their parents' favor in their lifetime, but as long as they can meet a kindred spirit, this life is not in vain.

Wang Fufeng turned his head back, the loss of composure once again concealed, as he quietly gazed at Xu Mo who was destined for greatness in the future, with all the emotions in his eyes replaced by blessing.

I bless you, my light.

If Eldest Brother's farewell was melancholy, the atmosphere changed when it came to Second Brother.

Zhang Qiquan rolled up his sleeves and patted Zheng Ruqian on the shoulder, smiling, "Kid, you've got prospects, taking your business all the way to Fengjing."

Zheng Ruqian quickly waved his hands in modesty, "I'm not there yet Uncle Zhang, but don't worry, give me a year and I will surely gain a foothold in Fengjing!"

"Good, good kid, you've got ideas," Zhang Qiquan's eyes were full of encouragement, "I'm betting on you."

Zheng Ruqian grinned from ear to ear, not forgetting to instruct Wang Xiaosong, "Leave the roast duck business in Anshui Prefecture to you, don't worry about manpower, fire whoever needs firing, promote whoever needs promoting, your boss has money!"

Completely ignoring the fact that the whole family only had 500 taels left.

It wasn't that they were unwilling to remain on this land, but the Wangs were coming back today. With Wang Yuyao's personality, she would surely stir up trouble as soon as she returned.

Rather than that, it was better to avoid her and leave early.

"Brother Xu, don't worry, I won't allow Wang Yuyao to enter Fengjing before she is married," even through the carriage curtain, Wang Fufeng's voice was sonorous as he made his promise.

Zheng Ruqian pulled the reins tight, raising his horse whip, ready to leave anytime.

Yet he didn't flick it down.

"Why aren't we going yet, Second Brother?" Wen Zhiyun stuck his head out in puzzlement.

Zheng Ruqian was looking towards the eastern gate, as if waiting for someone.

After about a dozen breaths, a dusty youth arrived, driving a carriage. When he saw Zheng Ruqian on the carriage, he waved vigorously, "Brother Zheng, have a good trip!"

Just that one sentence used up all the strength he had left after rushing about for over 10 days.

Zheng Ruqian chuckled, finally flicking the horse whip down.

The horse neighed loudly, carrying the children leaving their hometown, galloping away swiftly.

Wang Mingyu walked to stand behind Wang Fufeng, his eyes gradually growing moist, "Master, will they come back?"

Wang Fufeng raised a bitter smile, "If they don't come back, you can go to Fengjing."

At least, you still have the chance.

The people seeing them off lingered by Anshui Prefecture's eastern gate, reluctant to leave for a long time, until the carriage disappeared into the distance, no longer visible to the naked eye, before dispersing in groups of two or three.

The city had lost five children, yet still operated on peacefully as always.

The woman who bought half a catty of meat and picked vegetables, the man who counted his copper coins after finishing work, and the student leaving school with a book bag, they all had smiles on their faces as they headed towards home.

Shopkeeper Hao finished clicking his abacus beads, letting out a soft sigh, "They left, left for bigger places to develop, and more opportunities too."

"Who left?" Jiang Chengyuan leaned over, "Shopkeeper Hao, how do you know I'm leaving?"

Shopkeeper Hao raised his head, somewhat surprised, yet also unsurprised.

The wealthy young master of the Jiangs in Fengjing, how could he keep staying in the poor backwater of Anshui Prefecture, it was about time for him to return too.

"Is Young Master preparing anything?" he asked.

"Get me more of the cured meats here, especially the sausages," Jiang Chengyuan instructed, "Grandmother and little sister will definitely like them."