Chapter 94 Shen Tang Arrives in Jiangnan
Chapter Ninety-Four: Shen Tang Arrives in Jiangnan
A person who was once so glorious and unparalleled died just like that. Shen Tang couldn't help but feel a little sad, but then he couldn't help but feel happy inside.
This Prince An was no benevolent person. Not only was he ruthless, but he also allowed his subordinates to abuse their power to oppress the people, use their authority to suppress others, and commit numerous other evil deeds for personal gain.
The people had long been complaining, but he was a prince, and it was as easy for him to crush them as to crush an ant. The people had no choice but to swallow their anger and resentment.
Now that Prince An is dead, the people are probably secretly cheering.
I don't know who's behind this, but they've done something good for the people!
Shen Tang couldn't help but ask curiously, "When I asked you last time if you were Liu Yuniang's son, why did you deny it?"
Cang Ye looked somewhat embarrassed: "I'm sorry, I really had no choice last time. I was still under Prince An's command and didn't want him to know about my mother's existence. I was worried that it would put her in danger."
Shen Tang nodded, indicating her understanding. She had only asked out of curiosity and had no intention of criticizing him.
Cang Ye nervously buttoned up his clothes, then asked tentatively, "My mother... is she alright?"
"She's doing well, but she misses you terribly. She's been trying to find out about you all these years since you joined the army."
After hearing this, Cang Ye lowered his head and remained silent. After a moment, he finally said, "I'm relieved that she's alright."
Shen Tang said, "Since you are worried about her, why don't you go back? Now that Prince An is dead, you should have no more worries."
Cang Ye shook his head with a bitter expression: "Although Prince An is dead, the poison in my body has not been cured."
“Prince An recruited a large number of young men under the guise of military service, some of whom became his private soldiers and others were selected to become his secret guards.”
“All the guards were poisoned. If they didn’t take the antidote every month, they would die within three days. After Prince An died, I searched his room and only found five antidotes.”
Cang Ye's expression was somewhat pained: "If I can't find an antidote within five months, I..."
"Rather than let my mother suffer the pain of losing me again, it's better to have no news at all, at least that way she'll have something to hold onto..."
If she were to witness her son's death, Liu Yuniang would likely lose all hope after Cang Ye's passing and, unable to understand, might follow him in death. It would be better to maintain the status quo.
Thinking of this, Shen Tang couldn't help but feel a pang of pity and sympathy when she looked at him.
Having finally escaped Prince An's control, yet unable to meet with his loved ones, this is undoubtedly the most painful thing in the world.
"Then I wish you find the antidote soon, so that you can see your mother again one day."
"Thank you, Miss Shen." Cang Ye bowed and clasped his hands in thanks to Shen Tang, saying with difficulty, "I am very sorry about what happened last time."
Shen Tang waved his hand and smiled, "Don't worry about it. You were forced into it, so I don't blame you."
"Besides, your mother once saved my life, so it's probably fate that we met."
After saying goodbye to Cangye, Shentang and Ayun returned to their cabin.
Having had this experience, Shen Tang dared not relax her guard at all. Before the ship docked, she did not leave the cabin again, for fear that people who knew her would recognize her again.
It was half a month later when the ship finally docked.
Shen Tang had been on the ship for a month and was getting restless. Moreover, the food on the ship was always the same few dishes, and she was already tired of them.
As soon as they got off the boat, she and Ayun headed to a well-known local restaurant for a big meal.
After a month of traveling, although I didn't suffer much hardship, I was still quite tired.
After finishing their meal at a leisurely pace, Shen Tang and A Yun found an inn near the restaurant to rest, and they slept until noon the next day.
When Shen Tang woke up, she felt refreshed and the fatigue from traveling for days had finally subsided.
After finishing lunch, Shen Tang asked the waiter where there were good brokers for estates, and then she and A Yun went to look for them.
The broker was a woman in her forties or fifties, with a kind face and a very warm attitude.
Shen Tang told her her requirements: a quiet environment, easy-going neighbors, good security, close proximity to the government office, and negotiable prices.
She and Ayun were, after all, women, and she dared not seek out remote, chaotic places just to save money.
Upon hearing her request, the woman smiled and said she would take care of it and find her a satisfactory place to live.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Auntie. If you find someone suitable, please send someone to Yuelai Inn to find me. My surname is Chen."
The woman nodded hurriedly: "I've got it, Madam Shen."
Shen Tang thought it would take at least three to five days, but to his surprise, the woman came to his door the next day.
They kept saying how lucky they were, explaining that a courtyard house in Xinghua Lane on Beizheng Street had become available yesterday, which perfectly suited their needs.
Shen Tang thought the woman was exaggerating. Renting a house sometimes depends on luck. When she and her mother first moved to the county, they didn't have money to buy a house, so they could only rent one.
She remembered that her mother had also searched for almost half a month before finding a suitable one.
Unexpectedly, what the woman said was true. The location was excellent; the main street was just a few dozen meters from the alley, and the nearest government office was only a ten-minute walk away.
The tenant in that house seemed to be a meticulous person; the courtyard was kept very clean and tidy. She took a closer look and realized that they only needed to buy some daily necessities to move in, which was very convenient.
Seeing that she was pleased, the woman quickly added, "I know this area very well. The son of the family on the left side of the house works at the government office, so he's safe. The other family runs a noodle shop on North Street, and they're very easy to get along with."
“The previous tenant had rented this house for five or six years. If her son hadn’t passed the imperial examination and was going to take up a post in the local area, the house wouldn’t have been vacant.”
After the woman finished speaking, she hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Madam Chen, this house is so nice, do you want to finalize it today?"
Shen Tang looked around again and asked, "How much is the rent for this house?"
"Four hundred coins."
This price is actually a bit expensive. Normally, renting a house like this would only cost around two or three hundred coins, but it might not be this nice.
Seeing her hesitation, the woman quickly added, "Although the rent is a bit more expensive than other places, the location is excellent and the environment is great. If you miss this opportunity, it will be hard to find something so suitable."
After a moment's thought, Shen Tang made her decision without much hesitation: "I've made up my mind. Let's sign the contract today."
Such a satisfactory house is indeed hard to find, and Shen Tang didn't want to go through any more trouble.
The woman's expression instantly brightened upon hearing this, and she quickly pulled out the contract she had prepared beforehand. The two of them signed and affixed their seals on the spot.
After signing the contract, Shen Tang didn't linger and bought a lot of daily necessities on the street and put them inside.
Three days later, everything in the house was ready, and Shen Tang and A Yun immediately moved in.
Looking at the newly renovated house, Shen Tang felt a surge of satisfaction. She lowered her head and spoke gently to the child in her womb.
"Manman, this will be our new home from now on!"
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