A subordinate glanced at Yun Sanman and the others, then pulled Gu Zhenshan out…
Xiao Xi Tian was full of questions, what was going on? Was Uncle Gu encountering an emergency and couldn't go to Dashui Village with them?
Xiao Jin Heng also frowned slightly, becoming even more curious about this traveler seeking his relatives.
Who was he?
A moment later, Gu Zhenshan strode back in, cupped his hands towards everyone, and said, "My apologies, everyone. Gu has suddenly encountered an urgent matter and must rush over immediately. We shall meet again in Dashui Village. I bid you farewell for now…"
After speaking, without waiting for Yun Sanman's reply, he left the inn with his subordinates, quickly disappearing into the vast night.
Xiao Xi Tian pouted, "What a strange person!~"
What could be more important than finding his sister!
Murong Qing ate in silence, not saying a word from beginning to end…
On the other hand, Shangguan Fang'er clung to Yun Sanman, serving him a large bowl of cabbage and tofu soup and pouring a bowl of sorghum wine, acting like a little wife serving her husband.
Although she spilled the soup and poured the wine all over the floor, she was clearly enjoying the feeling…
"Drink, you must finish it all, I'll feed you~!" Shangguan Fang'er picked up the wine bowl and pushed it towards Yun Sanman.
With a 'crack', Yun Sanman's front teeth almost broke!
"Oh dear, calm down a bit and be obedient!" Yun Sanman smoothed her messy hair behind her ear and looked at Murong Qing, saying, "Miss Murong, please trouble you to send her back to rest. We still have to travel tomorrow after settling things in Jinhe…"
On the way back, he would collect some furs and mountain goods.
Murong Qing responded, "Alright!~"
Shangguan Fang'er cried and refused to leave, but Murong Qing forcefully dragged her upstairs…
Xiao Xi Tian also went back to rest after eating her fill.
As night fell, the entire inn became quiet, with only occasional snores and farts to be heard.
A wisp of smoke curled up from Yun Sanman's room.
"Third Uncle, why aren't you sleeping yet!~" Yun Jin He asked.
Yun Sanman held his pipe and sighed, "Jin He, if Third Uncle were to bring Miss Shangguan to Dashui Village, would your grandfather and grandmother agree?"
Yun Jin He: "……"
Third Uncle, why are you asking me this?
Whether to bring her back depends on you!
If you can't bear to part with Miss Shangguan, then take her. If you think she's a burden, then leaving her in the prefectural city is also fine…
"No, why aren't you saying anything?" Yun Sanman glanced at Yun Jin He, "In the future, Miss Murong will take care of you, so be nice to her. I see that girl is not simple; her eyes and everything else are shrewd. She's clearly not an ordinary country girl!~"
Yun Sanman had met many people and experienced many things when he helped the Gao family with their silk shop, so he was quite knowledgeable…
He could tell what kind of person someone was just by looking at their face.
"Third Uncle, I feel that having a female companion is not appropriate. How about… how about you take Miss Murong to Dashui Village? Let her help with farming and cooking at home, is that okay?" Yun Jin He asked.
Upon hearing this, Yun Sanman reached out, took out his shoe insole, and threw it at Yun Jin He, "What kind of talk is that? It's your good fortune that the girl is willing to serve you, yet you're complaining and unhappy. Why is she accompanying you in your studies? Can a woman like her participate in the imperial examinations or achieve fame? Isn't it because she fancies you!"
"You're always talking nonsense, ungrateful for what you have, and you want to take her to Dashui Village to farm? Why don't you ask her to fly to the heavens!~"
Yun Jin He: "……"
Third Uncle, do you have to be so agitated?
He just said something casually and was scolded so fiercely. Anyone else would think he had done something to the girl.
"Third Uncle, actually… actually, I also can't bear to part with Miss Murong, but if she stays, she will inevitably suffer hardship!~" Yun Jin He murmured.
He didn't know how many years he would study here. He couldn't possibly delay the girl!~
Yun Sanman threw away his pipe and slightly opened the window to let in some air, "If she's willing to be with you, then stop saying these useless things. Focus on your studies. Your family works hard to support your education, all for you to become successful, right?"
Alas, his nephew was still too young…
At the same time, in Xiao Jin Heng's room.
"Have you gathered any news?" Xiao Jin Heng asked, sitting on the bed wrapped in a thick quilt.
The inn had no heated brick beds or even heated walls, so it was chilly at night.
Kong Xing Zhu brought in the charcoal basin, "I've inquired. That Mr. Gu is indeed General Jing Bei, Gu Zhenshan. His journey to find his relatives is also true…"
"Young master, do you think Sweet Baby's mother could be his sister? I feel like this matter is quite far-fetched?"
How could there be such a coincidence in this world!
Xiao Jin Heng pulled his quilt tighter and said calmly, "Whether it's true or not, we'll know when we go to Dashui Village. Moreover, I think Madam Gu is no ordinary person. If they can recognize each other, it will also bring benefits to the little village child…"
Her maternal uncle is the Great General of Jing Bei. That's a strong backing!
Kong Xing Zhu leaned closer to the brazier, rubbing his hands, "It's a good thing, but if this news gets out, will it cause trouble for the old Yun family?"
Who knows if General Gu has enemies? If they were to come to Dashui Village for revenge, wouldn't the old Yun family suffer…
Xiao Jin Heng sneered, "With me here, who dares to harm them?"
Unless they don't want to live.
Before the little village child grows up happily, no one will be able to touch her.
Kong Xing Zhu twitched his lips and fell silent…
"By the way, do you know what General Gu rushed off to do?" Xiao Jin Heng suddenly asked.
As a great general, besides defending the country and resisting foreign enemies, he must have other important duties.
He had already wasted a lot of time on his journey to find relatives, so it wasn't surprising that he encountered something urgent…
Kong Xing Zhu shook his head, "Your subordinate doesn't know. General Gu led his troops towards the barren land to the north. Perhaps there are mountain bandits causing trouble!~"
"Oh!" Xiao Jin Heng curled up and lay down, saying, "Let's rest. We'll try to get back to Dashui Village as soon as possible!"
"Alright!" Kong Xing Zhu responded, blew out the oil lamp, and slept by the door.
The next morning, after breakfast, the group arrived at the rented house…
After completing the handover procedures, Yun Sanman went out to purchase rice, flour, oil, salt, and various daily necessities, even replacing the straw mats and curtains.
Murong Qing, Xiao Ying, and Xiao Jun busied themselves, cleaning the courtyard thoroughly.
"You two stay here and be good. If you encounter any difficulties, write home. If anyone bullies you, tell Third Uncle, and Third Uncle will break their knee caps!~" Yun Sanman instructed.
Yun Jin He chuckled, "Got it, Third Uncle. Travel safely. Remember to write when you get home to report your safety…"
"Okay, then we're leaving!" Yun Sanman hopped onto the carriage.
The group bought some pancakes and cooked food, then slowly set off.