Chapter 236 Roadblock
The chaotic life in my grandfather's family is about to begin a new chapter, and Cheng Weiyao has already led everyone from the Prince Qingping's Mansion in a carriage heading towards the capital.
On the way, the family members were drowsy, so Cheng Weiyao entered QQ Farm to avoid the bumpy ride. However, upon entering, she discovered a large hammer suspended in the sky, which clearly indicated it could be upgraded.
After Cheng Weiyao manually confirmed the upgrade, with the hammer hitting, a building rose from the ground like a 3D printer. At the same time, the shops on the farm and ranch were also renovated to enrich the variety of crops and poultry.
After the small hammer pattern on the top of the building disappeared, Cheng Weiyao hurried forward to check. If she hadn't pushed the door open, she wouldn't have known that this was a processing plant. All the facilities inside were automated equipment, and the efficiency increased rapidly.
Cheng Weiyao's eyes sparkled with joy at the sight of this brand-new instrument. With this efficiency tool, no matter what industry she wanted to set up in the capital, it would be easy.
Just as Cheng Weiyao was fiddling with the equipment, mentally plotting her business plan, she felt a sudden lurch forward. She quickly exited QQ Farm.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he straightened his body. The surrounding environment was obviously much noisier. It seemed that he had left the official road and arrived at the city gate of the capital.
"Get off the carriage. This is a routine inspection. Thank you for your cooperation." The soldier guarding the gate gently knocked on the carriage window.
Wen Chengyun arrived in the capital first because he needed to investigate the Grand Tutor's case, while Cheng Weiyao and her family arrived later. Wu Qi stayed behind to protect the family, and naturally, the driving duties fell to him.
He was well aware of the drowsy situation in the carriage. Facing the soldiers' inspection, he subconsciously wanted to reveal his identity and be exempted from the inspection directly to avoid waking up the master in the carriage.
However, before he could open his mouth, the curtain of the carriage was gently lifted by a pair of hands. Before Cheng Weiyao came, she had already told her family not to be too ostentatious, so of course she had to set an example at this juncture.
"The car is full of women and children, so it's not very convenient. Sir, please take a look. If you have any doubts, I will help you check it."
Cheng Weiyao's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. The soldier took a look at Wen Chengming, Wen Liyu and others in the carriage and saw that they were indeed a group of people of all ages. He nodded slightly to signal Wu Qi, the grown man, to get off the carriage for inspection, and then planned to let them go.
But when Wu Qi was undergoing examination, an uninvited guest arrived.
Duke Cheng was carried back after the morning court session because he was so angry that he needed some time to rest. The news of Prince Qingping's return to the capital also spread widely along with the imperial edict.
Cheng Weining was so angry that she threw the hairpin she had just picked in her boudoir. Her movement caused Xiaotao, the maid who was combing her hair, to accidentally pull her hair.
"You silly girl, you're so clumsy all day long, you can't even do the smallest thing right, what's the point of keeping you at home! Be careful, I'll find a pawnbroker to sell you off tomorrow!"
"Miss, calm down. Xiaotao knows she's wrong..."
Xiao Tao felt so wronged, but she also knew that Cheng Weining needed an outlet at this time. The sooner he could vent, the better. Otherwise, the longer he held it in, the more angry he would get. Who made her have such a master?
"Okay, stop combing your hair. Have you found out? When will that little bitch come back? As the eldest sister, I have to go and greet her!"
Cheng Weining rubbed her temples, suppressing her burgeoning anger. She knew it was useless to vent her anger on her servants; she had to focus her energy on the right things.
The environment in a desolate border area was unimaginably harsh. Even if Cheng Weiyao's face had been relatively pretty before, after the torment of the long journey and the unhealthy feng shui, she would have become a yellow-faced woman long ago.
I have to seize the opportunity to outshine this woman the first time I see her. After all, who doesn't like beautiful women? Plus, Wen Chengyun is supposed to be my man, and I'm young and beautiful. Just a flick of my finger will quickly win my heart back.
"It seems to be today. I estimate it to be around this afternoon. Knowing that the master is concerned, he has already bribed spies to keep an eye on the city..."
Xiao Tao had been with Cheng Weining for a long time and had already understood the temperament of this somewhat moody master, so her answers were comprehensive and flawless.
Thanks to Xiao Tao's precautionary arrangement, Cheng Weining had already learned the news when Cheng Weiyao and others showed up, and was ready to take a carriage to welcome his half-sister who had come from afar.
"Okay, no problem. Let me go!"
By this time, the guard had finished searching Wu Qi and ordered the roadblocks at the city gate to be opened. The next second, a carriage with an ornate roof came barreling down from the city, sending up a cloud of dust that afflicted the civilians preparing to cross.
"Ahem, who is it? Are you in a hurry to reincarnate?"
"Xiaobao, quickly cover your mouth and nose. You're just thinking about getting on with your life, not caring about other people's lives, right?"
Amidst the smoke and dust, the voices of the people cursing could be faintly heard, and Cheng Weiyao quickly lowered the curtain of the carriage to avoid unnecessary dust from entering her mouth.
"Sister, why didn't you inform me, your elder sister, in advance when you came all the way here?"
Cheng Weining, wearing a gorgeous dress, walked down from the carriage with Xiaotao's hand in hers. After she finished speaking, she realized that Cheng Weiyao was nowhere to be found on the opposite side, and there were only the angry gazes of the people around her.
"Xiao Tao, give me a reward."
Cheng Weining was not stupid. He knew that his actions were a bit ostentatious and aroused public anger, so he generously asked Xiaotao to take some silver to appease the people.
Xiao Tao sighed helplessly. She had long expected that her young lady would be a troublemaker, so she carried money with her when she went out. Looking at the dissatisfied crowd, she calmly began to divide the copper coins.
For the common people, it was just a matter of eating a mouthful of dust and gaining a few copper coins, not really a loss-making deal. Therefore, most people gladly accepted it, and some who had already entered the city even stayed behind to watch the excitement.
Cheng Weining, on the other hand, slowly walked over to Cheng Weiyao's carriage, her heart pounding with anxiety. She wondered if Prince Qingping was even in the carriage. She had carefully chosen her outfit for the day, and it was sure to impress him!
"Tsk, my eldest sister is dressed up so fancy, is she hiring a matchmaker to propose marriage?"
Cheng Weiyao gently lifted the curtain and jumped out of the carriage neatly. Facing this sister who was full of evil intentions, she was not so good-tempered.
Cheng Weining didn't speak immediately. Instead, she glanced into the car and found that Wen Chengyun was not there. She curled her lips in a lack of interest.
But even so, isn't that little bitch Cheng Weiyao still here? So many eyes are watching, I can't dress up and return empty-handed!
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