No wonder he felt that Yi Mian was completely different from before after coming down from the mine; she had changed a lot.
She seems to have become a bit colder, and she's not as affectionate and playful as before. It's as if she's become a completely different person, inside and out.
No wonder Yi Mian didn't talk much about her family, only vaguely saying that everyone was doing well.
He couldn't imagine that if Yi Mian hadn't been there, these people he cared about most would probably have already lost their lives.
He thought that no matter how much his second wife and parents disliked them, they would at least take good care of his wife and children out of consideration for their blood ties and for the years he had worked like a slave at home.
Unexpectedly, they not only offered no care whatsoever, but also abandoned his wife and children without hesitation when fleeing the famine.
What's more, Qingyuan is still missing to this day, and his fate is unknown.
How can such a person be worthy of being his parents?
It was his fault. If he hadn't left the village, Fengqin and the others wouldn't have suffered so much.
The more he thought about it, the more upset he became. He saw that Xiao Nuan'er and Xiao Ye had already been taken to the inner room to sleep by Wang Fengqin.
With red eyes, he said to Jiang Yimian, "Yimian, you've had a tough year. It's my fault for not being able to protect you when you needed it."
"It's even because I need you to save my father that he's useless."
Although he didn't know the details of what happened on the mountain, he knew that those days were definitely not easy.
Especially Fengqin, who has always been gentle and has several children to care for, would certainly have no chance of escaping if she encountered danger.
If it weren't for Yi Mian, he might not even be able to see his wife and children now.
Jiang Yimian was stunned. It was clearly a heartwarming and touching scene, but Jiang Dazhuang's large bruise on his left eye made her burst out laughing.
“Father is fine, you don’t need to blame yourself. Who could have predicted these things? Now, the best thing is that our family can be reunited.”
Wang Fengqin came out from the inner room and, upon hearing this, said with red eyes, "Yes, Yi Mian is right. All those things are in the past. Now, we can sit down and eat together properly, which is already very good."
Throughout her journey to Pingjiang County, she was filled with unease.
I felt both excited and a little scared.
They were excited to learn that Jiang Dazhuang was alright, but also worried that something might have happened to Jiang Dazhuang and Yi Mian.
Fortunately, her worries were unfounded; Jiang Dazhuang was fine, and so was her daughter.
Jiang Yimian also smiled and said, "That's right, Father, you don't need to blame yourself. Look how swollen your eyes are. If you continue to feel uncomfortable, they'll probably stay swollen for quite a while."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Dazhuang suddenly remembered the large bruise under his eye. He immediately touched his head somewhat embarrassedly, and the sadness and sorrow in his heart were instantly dispelled.
Wang Fengqin looked at the obvious dark circles under his eyes and couldn't help but laugh.
When she saw Jiang Dazhuang standing unharmed in the yard, she was actually happy and excited, but then she overheard his conversation with Zhao Xiaonian, and after the excitement, she became angry.
I'm angry that the other person, after going through so much, still believes in these things.
She was angry that the other person saw Mianmian but didn't tell her, and in a fit of rage, she couldn't help but hit him.
However, I didn't control my strength well, and I didn't expect it to be so serious.
Looking at those bruises under her eyes, she couldn't help but feel sorry for them and regretted being too impulsive back then.
Seeing the heartache in Wang Fengqin's eyes, Jiang Dazhuang just chuckled a few times and comforted her, "It's okay, I'm thick-skinned and won't get hurt. Besides, it's only right that you're angry, you deserve to be hit."
He missed so many days with his wife and children, and couldn't even protect them. Taking just one punch was too lenient.
After calming down, Jiang Yimian told him about her future plans.
When Wang Fengqin and her companion learned that Jiang Yimian was going to settle down in the capital, they were not particularly surprised.
They had all heard that Yi Mian had opened a shop in the capital, and since it was a crucial time, it was natural for her to stay in the capital to oversee things.
However, Wang Fengqin was somewhat worried about the village.
After all, they had known each other for so long, and this trip to Pingjiang County was so rushed that she hadn't properly told the Liu and Chen families, which she was afraid would worry them.
Jiang Dazhuang also said, "I'm not worried about anything else, but I'm worried about Liu Changsong. I heard he's a bit mentally unstable. I wonder if he's recovered yet?"
If Liu Changsong hadn't successfully escaped from the mine, how would Yi Mian and the others have known about the mine, let alone come to rescue them?
He still hoped that his good brother, with whom he had grown up, would be alright.
Jiang Yimian had thought all these things through carefully. She said earnestly, "Don't worry, I will write back. If Xiao Hei wants to go back, he can take him back."
As for Liu Changsong, I will have someone bring him to Qingshi Village. With Grandpa Liu and the others there, he will surely get better.”
Liu Changsong's situation is similar to many others she encountered in the village. They were all affected by the high tension and fear they experienced while working in the mines for a long time. The sudden change caused them to develop post-traumatic stress disorder. As long as they lived a normal life for a period of time, they would gradually get better.
In addition, with Grandpa Liu and his family in the village, Liu Changsong would naturally relax when he saw familiar faces, which was better for his condition.
Seeing that Jiang Yimian had considered everything, Wang Fengqin and the other woman didn't say anything more and just smiled and agreed.
The family had finally reunited, so naturally they wanted to live together.
*
The next day, when Jiang Yimian woke up, it was already broad daylight.
Xiao Qi had prepared hot water and brought it in early, smiling as she said, "Miss Jiang has been away from the manor these past few days, and I've been quite bored."
The young master instructed her to stay by Miss Jiang's side and take good care of her. However, when she went to the capital last time, she thought she was just delivering goods and would be back soon. Unexpectedly, she ended up waiting for five or six days.
Jiang Yimian just smiled and said after washing up, "I forgot about you. I'll definitely take you with me next time I go somewhere."
Xiao Qi shook her head helplessly, "Then there probably won't be a next time. I heard that Lao Chen went back to Mo Ge. I guess I'll be going back with Xiao Wu in the next few days. I don't know when I'll be able to come out again."
Although I don't know what happened in the pavilion, I imagine something big must be about to happen.
Otherwise, the cabinet would not easily spread the news that they were all to return.
Jiang Yimian paused, then asked curiously, "So urgent? Did Lu Cijian tell you to go back?"
Xiao Qi shook her head. "No, it might be a message from the Pavilion Master. I guess the Young Master probably doesn't know yet."
Jiang Yimian frowned, sensing that something was amiss.
I wonder if it has anything to do with her meeting the King of Chu on the mountain yesterday.
Just as I was about to ask a few more questions, a "rustling" sound of wings flapping suddenly came from the carved windowsill next to me.
Jiang Yimian looked out the window and saw a white-tailed eagle, as tall as an arm, staring at the two of them with sharp eyes, looking somewhat impatient.
The white-tailed eagle has glossy feathers, each feather distinct, a bright yellow hooked beak, and fierce eyes. Especially when it flaps its wings, it looks as if it's about to pounce and bite the two people at any moment.
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