AWB Chapter 146 Don’t Say Thank You to the Wrong Person
Chapter 146 Don’t Say Thank You to the Wrong Person
Chapter 146: Don’t Say Thanks to the Wrong Person
The next morning, Xu Rongrong woke up to the sound of a rooster crowing.
"I didn't seem to hear the rooster crowing yesterday?" She was a little surprised.
Wen Yao smiled and said, "The Marquis ordered everything the villagers could use to be brought here from the Imperial Farm before daybreak, and they are being distributed at the entrance of the village right now."
Xu Rongrong frowned slightly: "He didn't sleep all night again?"
"That's right. The Marquis was guarding you outside the window all night last night. When I went out to fetch water this morning, I was almost scared." Thinking of the dignified Marquis Weiyuan standing outside his own lady's window like a "wife-watching stone", she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.
Although she is the young lady's maid, she also hopes that the marquis can get what he wants.
As they spoke, the kitchens of every household began to bustle with activity. The aroma of burning dry wood drifted through the village, filling everyone's heart with a sense of fulfillment.
"It's still more comfortable in the village." Xu Rongrong sighed, "It would be nice if I could stay here longer."
"If you want to stay here, we can stay here for a few more days. Spending the New Year at the Xu Mansion may not be as comfortable as here."
Xu Rongrong smiled and shook her head. "That being said, how could we possibly do that? We still have Chunwang imprisoned here. The Imperial Manor fell suddenly yesterday, and the people behind the scenes were unprepared. If we stay any longer, once the manor owner comes to his senses, I'm afraid the first thing he'll do is kill Chunwang to silence him... It's too late to stay here, so it's better to return to the capital as soon as possible."
Wen Yao was a little surprised: "Could it be that there really is a manor owner behind Chunwang?"
Xu Rongrong nodded and said, "Of course. Didn't you see Chunwang last night? Judging from his conversation and scheming, he's definitely not the type to orchestrate such a major event. There must be someone behind this." "Then... who could it be?"
Xu Rongrong smiled but said nothing.
She wrapped herself in her cloak and fastened her hood. "Let's go check on Chu He. His injuries are serious, so he'll have to stay here for a while to recuperate."
The journey to the capital would inevitably affect his wounds even if he was accommodated in the best carriage. After much deliberation, Xu Rongrong decided that it would be better for him to stay here and recuperate.
……
At the old patriarch's house, Mu Rong was looking at Chun Ya with a frown: "Do you want to go to the capital with us?"
Chun Ya nodded.
"Why?"
Chun Ya whimpered twice, mimicking Chun Wang's walk in the dungeon, circled Mu Rong twice, and then made a thrashing motion. "Are you going to the capital to testify against Chun Wang?"
Chun Ya nodded vigorously.
Mu Rong thought for a moment and refused, "Your injuries have not healed yet, so it is inconvenient for you to come to the capital. It is better to wait until you are well."
Chun Ya wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Mu Ai who rushed in from outside: "Master, the eldest lady has gone to see Guard Chu."
Mu Rong frowned slightly when he heard this, but then he was relieved: "It seems that she is also planning to keep Chu He."
After saying that, he glanced at Chun Ya and said, "You should recuperate first. After you recover, someone will escort you to the capital."
Isn’t Chu He a good candidate?
At the clan doctor's house, Xu Rongrong also persuaded the stubborn Chu He:
"It's cold today, and the road is bumpy, so it's not conducive to your recovery. Why don't you rest here and return to the capital when you feel better?" "Besides, the old patriarch's granddaughter... the woman named Chun Ya, is also covered in wounds. I originally wanted to invite her to the capital to testify. Why not bring her with you after you recover?"
Chu He lowered his eyes: "Okay."
He looks like a child abandoned by his parents.
Xu Rongrong felt a little bit of pity. She said cautiously, "If you feel lonely, why don't you let Doctor Shu stay with you? He can also take care of your injuries here."
Chu He: "No need."
There's a sense of anger.
"In that case, Doctor Shu, please come with us." A clear voice came from outside the door. It was Mu Rong.
As soon as he walked into the room, the clan doctor's room suddenly seemed much lower.
Mu Rong looked down at Chu He. "The people from the Jiangnan Road camp will be here to protect you, so you don't have to worry about your safety. I've also ordered people to transport all the necessary supplements from the imperial farm here, so you don't have to worry about the nutrients you need to recover."
Xu Rongrong was a little surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect Mu Rong to have considered all these.
So he hurriedly thanked Mu Rong: "Thank you, my Lord."
"Why would we even mention thank you between you and me?" Mu Rong smiled.
Xu Rongrong: "..."
Chu He closed his eyes in annoyance: "I'm sorry that I can't see you off."
……
When I came out of the clan doctor's room, the carriage back to Beijing was already ready.
When the villagers got the news, they put down their work and surrounded Xu Rongrong and his group outside the village chief's house.
The old patriarch trembled and grabbed Mu Lu's hand: "Why are you leaving after only one night's rest? We haven't thanked you all yet."
"Yes! We wanted to prepare some specialties for you, but we are short on time and don't have anything special to offer."
Mu Lu could only laugh dryly and wave his hands: "No need to do that."
Xu Rongrong also smiled: "Thank you all for your kindness. We also want to settle this case as soon as possible after returning to Beijing to relieve everyone of their worries."
Just as everyone was about to speak, a burst of hurried footsteps came closer.
Then a little boy's voice was heard: "Dad! Dad! There are many soldiers and officers coming to the village!"
The village chief's son ran from the village entrance, shouting loudly.
For a moment, the villagers were horrified.
The several women who were rescued yesterday immediately huddled in the arms of their families, unable to move.
The village chief hugged his son, a look of horror on his face: "This... this... what on earth is going on?" In a blink of an eye, hundreds of soldiers wearing armor from the Jiangnan Road camp entered the village and lined up on both sides of the road.
Xu Rongrong was also a little surprised. She looked back but could not see Mu Rong.
A deputy general rode up on horseback and stopped in front of Xu Rongrong in front of everyone's horrified gaze.
He dismounted swiftly and knelt on one knee: "I pay my respects to the Princess Ping'an. I have been ordered to escort her back to the capital."
"County Lady... You are the County Lady..." The old patriarch looked at Xu Rongrong in surprise.
The rest of the villagers were also shocked.
The day before yesterday, everyone thought she was just a member of a wealthy family.
Last night, she became the wife of Marquis Weiyuan.
And today, she has become the Princess of Ping'an County.
The old clan leader knelt down in panic: "I pay my respects to the County Master Ping'an."
Seeing that the villagers behind him were about to kneel, Xu Rongrong hurriedly pulled the old patriarch to his feet and said, "Old patriarch, there is no need to do this. I am young and ignorant, and was only granted the title by chance. I am absolutely unworthy of your kneeling."
This group of people came suddenly and with such fanfare. When the deputy general knelt on one knee in front of her, she knew that this must be Mu Rong's idea!
It really made her furious.
However, what she didn't expect was that when the old patriarch raised his head, he was already in tears.
Xu Rongrong asked in surprise, "What are you doing?"
"Our Yujia Village is truly... saved..." the old patriarch said word by word.
Five years of persecution taught him that fighting between the people and the government would not end well.
Therefore, he always had doubts about whether Xu Rongrong could defeat Huang Zhuang.
Now, he finally felt at ease. The county lady was a member of the royal family. If she came forward in person, the day when Yujia Village would see the light of day would not be far away.
In addition, half of the people brought by the deputy general will stay to guard Yujia Village.
After learning of this arrangement, not only the old patriarch felt relieved, but the villagers also felt relieved.
After bidding farewell to the villagers, Xu Rongrong got on the carriage.
As I opened the car door, warm feeling hit me.
When she looked up, she saw Mu Rong sitting leisurely in the corner with a smile on his face.
Xu Rongrong glared angrily.
Mu Rong naturally knew what the girl in front of him was angry about.
He smiled lightly and said, "I just want them to know who is helping them, so that they don't thank the wrong person later."