Qiao Lian'er originally thought that no matter how fast a person walks, they can't catch up with a carriage.

However, the road to the village was not smooth, and the carriage was quite bumpy, so it was moving slowly. She caught up with it quickly.

Qiao Lian'er was panting because she had run too fast. Seeing the carriage right in front of her, she could slowly follow and catch her breath.

Those following the carriage were all skilled thugs. Hearing the commotion behind them, they had already glanced back, but seeing that it was Qiao Lian'er, they pretended not to see her.

"The scenery here is quite nice. I can enjoy this scenery with Brother Shen Liang every day. It would be so wonderful to be so in love with him."

Shi Murou didn't bring any maids with her today, so these words were meant for the coachman and the thugs who followed her.

Seeing an unmarried girl saying such things, both the old coachman and the thugs wore strange awkwardness, and no one uttered a sound.

"Are you all blockheads?" Shi Murou said with some dissatisfaction. "You're all like idiots."

She looked back and saw Qiao Lian'er, her eyes flickering.

"Stop! Stop!"

The carriage stopped.

"Little girl, come on up, I'll give you a ride."

Qiao Lian'er didn't stand on ceremony, got into the carriage, and the carriage continued its journey.

"Little girl, you're so fast!" Shi Murou was a little surprised because the journey out of town was quite smooth, so the carriage was fast.

"Something came up at home, so I had to rush back," Qiao Lian'er said.

"Luckily you ran into me, saving you the trouble of walking. Sigh, with your muddy legs, you've never ridden in a carriage before, have you?"

Shi Murou was happy that she had done something kind, and at the same time, she felt a great sense of superiority.

"Yes, it's very comfortable in the carriage. Thank you, Miss Shi." Qiao Lian'er said perfunctorily, but in her heart she was already planning what to do next.

"What does Miss Shi plan to do once we arrive at Datian Village?"

"Of course, we need to let everyone in the village know that Shen Liang is mine, and anyone who dares to object will be beaten to a pulp."

"Has Shen Liang written a guarantee for Miss Shi?"

Qiao Lian'er thought that with Shi Murou's impatient nature, she might have already had Shen Liang finish writing it yesterday.

"I wrote it. Take a look. Aren't you touched?" Shi Murou took out a small sachet from her sleeve, then took out a folded guarantee from the sachet and handed it to Qiao Lian'er.

Qiao Lian'er finished sweeping hastily, feeling utterly disgusted; she was covered in goosebumps.

Shen Liang really has a knack for this.

"It's quite sincere, Miss Shen, you've found a good man."

Qiao Lian'er's words were sarcastic.

She didn't blame Shi Murou. She had been deceived by Shen Liang at first, and now that the two had been inseparable for several months, it was impossible to break it off. Moreover, her good family background had fostered a strong personality, so of course she wanted to win him back.

The fault lies with Shen Liang and the Shen family. They are selfish and greedy, always wanting more than they have.

“Of course, Brother Shenliang is the best man in the world. None of the sons of officials can compare to him.” Shi Murou’s words were absolutely sincere.

Qiao Lian'er whispered to him, "When the time comes, I will also help Miss Shi to break off this arranged marriage."

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Shi Murou became even more interested in her: "Then tell me, how will you help me?"

"Miss Shi will find out when we get to the village."

"By the way, everyone from Datian Village is gathered in the square in the center of the village."