It wasn't just Chu Lingling.
When faced with a major event or crisis, most people have someone to rely on, such as their parents when they got into trouble as children.
Han Zhang has been missing for so long, and the capital city is so big, it's obvious that he's in grave danger, and the chances of finding him through normal means are slim.
At this moment, Chu Jinjin is their support. Just like when they rescued Chu Zujian from Black Eagle Mountain Village, she can create miracles.
However, no one expected the miracle to happen so quickly!
Chu Jinjin jumped out of the car first, followed by Chu Lanlan, who was holding Han Zhang.
Everyone: "......"
Chu Lingling's body went limp, both frightened and excited, her eyes blazing with fury: "Hanzhang?"
Han Zhang burst into tears: "Mother."
Xu Xun's mother suddenly understood and slapped her thigh: "Chu Jinjin, you are really full of tricks."
Chu Jinjin was like a bomb at this moment. Although she had successfully saved Han Zhang, she was still terrified. She was like a demon walking among men, walking step by step toward the old woman.
Xu Xun's mother shrank back in fright, her voice sharp but weak: "What are you going to do? My son is a military officer. If you dare to hit me, I'll go to the yamen and report you."
Chu Jinjin walked up to her and raised her hand high.
Wang's face turned pale with fright: "Jinjin, you can't!"
Might makes right, but it can solve some problems, but not others.
Chu Jinjin knew what was going on. She made a U-turn in mid-air and turned around to deliver the slap to Xu Xun.
"Smack!"
Xu Xun: "......."
"You took this for your mother," Chu Jinjin said impatiently. "Tell her to shut up, or I'll beat you to a pulp."
If you can't hit the old woman, then hit her son.
Madam Xu jumped high in the air: "You lowly servant girl, how dare you..."
Another crisp slap echoed.
This time, it's another slap in the face to Xu Xun.
In front of the child, Chu Lingling couldn't bear it and choked up, asking, "Jinjin, what exactly happened? How did you find Hanzhang?"
Chu Lanlan stepped forward. Her third sister did the work, and she offered her help; she had to lend a hand, after all.
Based on Han Zhang's words, he recounted the whole story.
Han Zhang knew that her grandmother and father would not allow it, so she secretly slipped out of the inn. She remembered the general direction of her mother's house. Not long after she walked, a donkey cart drove past her, and she was pulled into the cart.
She was terrified.
She feigned cooperation, seizing the only opportunity, and weakly called for help.
It sounds simple, but everyone's hearts were in their throats as they listened.
Wang and Chu Lingling held Han Zhang tightly, afraid that if they let go, the child would be lost.
Xu Xun's face was pale as he whispered, "Where is that human trafficker?"
He wanted to personally send him to prison and make him wish he were dead.
Chu Lanlan glared at him fiercely: "Why didn't you do this earlier? You listen to your mother in everything. The human traffickers were taken by Third Sister..."
What follows is not something a rich young lady should say.
The coachman chimed in, arrogantly saying, "The Third Miss kicked his balls and he's ruined."
Everyone: "......"
Xu Xun: "......."
So slapping him was too lenient.
Chu Jinjin stared intently at him and said, word by word, "Xu Xun, if you are still a man and a father, let Hanzhang stay in the Chu family for the time being."
Xu Xun smiled bitterly and nodded.
If Chu Jinjin threatens him or beats him up, he might agree, but that would be under duress.
Chu Jinjin's words made him feel so ashamed that he just wanted to escape immediately.
He was true to himself, but he let down his two children.
Madam Xu objected: "No way! Hanzhang is a flesh and blood of our Xu family. How can he be left with an outsider? Chu Jinjin, if you dare to take the child, we'll see you in court."
Chu Jinjin completely ignored her, waved her hand, and gave her a warning look.
If you say that again, I'll beat up your son.
Having no other choice, Xu's mother walked to Hanzhang's side and said softly, "Hanzhang, how about coming home with your grandmother?"
Having just experienced an unprecedented ordeal, Han Zhang mustered his courage and shouted, "I don't want to! I want to stay with my mother! I'd rather die than go back!"
Wang shielded her granddaughter with her body, gritting her teeth as she warned, "Old man, it's fortunate that Hanzhang was found, otherwise I would have fought you to the death. How dare you even think of taking him back?"
Xu's mother wanted to say something more, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw her son walk away with his head down.
I left without saying goodbye.
Don't you want her as your mother anymore?
Xu's mother stood there stunned for a while, then picked up her grandson and quickly chased after him.
Chun'er had just seen her mother and sister, and before she had even had a chance to be affectionate with them, she burst into tears.
The tears touched Chu Lingling's heart.
"Big sister, wait a little longer." Chu Jinjin patted her shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Trust me, Chun'er will definitely come back, but not now."
Xu Xun's actions are already quite surprising.
Chu Lingling nodded vigorously.
She knew better than anyone else, but her heart was aching terribly.
***
The Chu family's carriage arrived at the Li family's residence at the perfect time.
As powerful city gate officials, the Li family lived in a small but well-located and exquisitely decorated house.
The sunset painted half the sky with brilliance, and half a branch of pear blossoms, as white as snow, peeked out from behind the red wall, bathed in a crimson glow.
The hitching posts at the entrance were filled with tall, magnificent horses.
The servant in charge of receiving them saw another carriage approaching from afar. As dusk fell, he couldn't tell which family's mark it belonged to. Just as he was squinting, he suddenly felt a series of flickering lights in front of his eyes.
The woman who stepped off the carriage had an undeniably good figure, but at this moment her body was covered in spots.
That's the smell of silver.
The woman had at least a dozen hairpins on her head, adorned with gold, silver, and gemstones. Her clothes were similarly decorated with strings of beads and gold chains, more dazzling than the sunset, making her look like a magical jewelry box.
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