The three women, Yao, Zhang, and Madam, were filled with questions, but no one answered them. They could only support each other and walk towards the capital.

After walking for a short while, Yao Huihui complained of foot pain and looked around, hoping to find a horse-drawn carriage, or even an oxcart, so they could hitch a ride.

It was nearly noon, and they didn't know how much longer it would take them to reach the capital.

Madam Yao's feet were also sore from walking, so she had to say, "Sit down and rest for a while."

The three of them were thrown out without having lunch, and now they were sitting under the tree, exhausted and hungry.

"Mother, didn't that person say that if we worked for the Emperor, he would reward us? Why were we just released like that?"

Yao Huihui was a little anxious, as she was hoping to become a rich heiress through this gamble.

Before, not only Su Jiu'an, but even the servants of the Su family looked down on her. After she becomes the eldest young lady, she will make these people know what regret is!

She wouldn't agree to marry Su Jiu'an unless he knelt and kowtowed three times and then came to her door with a grand wedding procession.

How could Yao Zhangshi know the reason? She could only look at Yao Qingfeng, for her son was now their only support.

Yao Qingfeng remained silent, seemingly lost in thought.

Seeing her son like this, Madam Yao hurriedly asked, "Feng'er, do you know why the Emperor is treating us like this?"

Yao Qingfeng said, "Mother, the fact that we came out alive means that the Su family must have been dealt with by the Emperor. They might have been executed along with their entire family."

They would only be released if this were the only possibility; otherwise, they would definitely be kept alive as witnesses.

Now that they've been released, those few letters should be enough to convict the Su family, so there's no need for them.

“I think the Emperor did this on purpose to protect us,” Yao Qingfeng said with great certainty.

Upon hearing Yao Qingfeng's words, Yao Zhangshi and Yao Huihui exchanged a glance, completely bewildered.

"Think about it, the Su family was wiped out this time because of those few letters we wrote. But the Su family is a general's mansion and has led troops. There must still be many people loyal to the Su family."

If the Emperor makes a big show of welcoming us out, these people might find out and come after us to seek revenge for the Su family.

That's why the Emperor released us so discreetly, so that no one would notice.

Once we arrive in the capital, someone will surely come to us secretly to arrange accommodations.

The more Yao Qingfeng analyzed it, the more convinced he became that way. After this incident, the Emperor must have recognized his wit and bravery. Once the storm had passed over the Su family matter, the Emperor would surely invite him to serve as an official in the court, and from then on, Yao Qingfeng would be Lord Yao.

What official position would the emperor appoint him to?

He should at least start as a fifth-rank official.

Yao Qingfeng couldn't help but start daydreaming.

Based on a woman's innate intuition, Yao Zhangshi always felt that things were not as Yao Qingfeng described, but she couldn't find a better explanation.

Yao Huihui and Yao Qingfeng had the same idea. "Yes, Mother, it must be what my elder brother said. The Emperor will definitely appoint my elder brother to a high-ranking official position, and I... have made such a great contribution this time."

"Oh, Mother, do you think the Emperor will bestow upon me the title of Consort after he sees me?"

She was praised as a beauty by everyone in the village, and the emperor would surely fall in love with her if he saw her.

Madam Yao reached out and tapped Yao Huihui on the head, laughing and scolding, "You shameless girl, what kind of girl talks about this all the time?"

Although Yao Zhangshi was scolding her daughter, she couldn't help but think about the scene Yao Huihui had described.

If that were true, how wonderful that would be.

No, that must be it!