Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to the Sun family.
In order to arrange a marriage, she abandoned her childhood sweetheart and married the eldest son of the Wang family.
In order to retain power in the main branch of the family, she cooperated with the Fang family to hunt down the orphan Fang Heng.
Later, Sun Yu died, and the Sun family suffered a great loss.
In order to revitalize the Sun family, she was eager to send her eldest daughter to the Fang family for a marriage alliance.
Now, she has to abandon her childhood sweetheart once again.
“I’ve wronged him, before, now, and in the future.” Madam Sun covered her face. “Give him some money and tell him to leave.”
Go far away and never again be attached to that childhood sweetheart relationship.
Wang Yuyao, who was standing to the side, breathed a sigh of relief, not noticing when her mother's body went limp.
“Mother, the situation is difficult now. The Fang family is asking us for Fang Heng, the Wang family is out of our control, and Uncle is gone. We really have nowhere to rely on.” Wang Yuyao said softly, her voice choked with sobs.
Sun raised her head, a hint of ruthlessness flashing across her still-young face. "Don't worry, Anshui County is about to change."
“Mother, what do you mean…” Wang Yuyao raised her head.
Sun closed her eyes and said nothing more.
In the past, the Wang family was a knife in the hands of the Fang family, only to take Fang Heng's life.
Now that the Wang family has been seized and Fang Heng is living a comfortable life, the Fang family can't just sit idly by.
Fang Heng was right; the hardships the siblings had endured were indeed brought about by him.
But time flies. Seven-year-old Jiang Sheng grew to nine years old and had grown tall. The six of them were no longer the children who sat and waited for death at the beginning.
In Wang Fufeng's residence.
Two boys sat on either side of the intricate chessboard.
Wang Fufeng, playing white, seized the opportunity and struck, cutting off the black pieces' chance of survival. "Do you think the Fang family might still target my cousin?"
Xiao Changyan, playing black, showed no fear. With a single move, he turned the tide of the game, proving that "it's not just possible, it's certain."
Wang Fufeng frowned, then placed another white piece, trapping the black piece in its throat. "Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake."
In Anshui County, the Wang family was a prominent and well-known family.
When the eldest son was in power, he tried his best to win over the Fang family. However, Wang Fufeng did not take the Fang family seriously. Although he was young, he was quite arrogant. In this territory of Anshui County, if the Wang family wanted to protect someone, the Fang family could not stop them.
"unless……"
Unless this person is the top official in charge.
One move, and the whole board is in shock.
Speaking of which, the Prefect of Anshui should have been transferred in April, but it's already May and he still hasn't left.
Chang Yan felt uneasy and hurriedly returned to the Zanhua Courtyard.
When Xu Mo returned after school, his first words were, "The Prefect is about to leave."
The siblings all held this official, who loved the people like his own children, in high esteem.
Jiang Sheng immediately picked up five catties of sausages, saying, "Take some for the adults."
Xu Mo nodded slightly, then looked at his younger brothers, "The master sent someone to tell me that he will set off tomorrow. I have already asked for leave from the academy and will go to see the master off."
"I'll go too."
"I'll go too."
One after another, they all went to see off this kind gentleman.
It's a pity that Zheng Ruqian wasn't there; it's a bit of a shame.
The next day arrived in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Sheng took ten catties of sausages, five catties of cured meat, and some local specialties from Xieyang County. She boarded a carriage and went with her brothers to see off the Prefect of Anshui County.
The largest gate on the east side of the prefectural city still stands majestically, with a grand plaque, orderly people entering and exiting, and soldiers checking luggage.
Although Anshui County is far from Fengjing, it still enjoys such a prosperous scene, which is largely due to the efforts of the local officials.
The governor of Anshui County stroked his beard, looking with satisfaction at the city he had governed for several years.
The clerk carried a package and accompanied them, while behind them were several carriages carrying their families.
"My lord, it's getting late. Fengjing is a long way off, we should set off now," the clerk reminded him softly.
The Prefect of Anshui shook his head, still stroking his beard. "There are still people who haven't arrived."
The clerk was puzzled. The wealthy families in the city had already sent gifts, so who else could it be?
When a dilapidated horse-drawn carriage stopped in front of him and a pale blue figure jumped out, the clerk finally understood.
It turned out to be Scholar Xu.
"My lord, my advisor." Xu Mo shook his head and clasped his hands in greeting. "I'm late, I hope you have a safe journey."
It wasn't that I was late, but that I wanted to say goodbye alone.
This was exactly what the Prefect of Anshui wanted to hear. He stepped forward and patted the boy's thin body. "Good boy, after you pass the provincial examination next year, it will be the metropolitan examination. I wonder how many years it will be before I see you in Fengjing."
Going to Fengjing meant going to take the imperial examination.
Xu Mo was taken aback, clearly not having thought that far ahead.
"I think I'll be able to see you in Fengjing within three years at the latest." The Prefect of Anshui lowered his tone, speaking mysteriously, "I just hope that when you've achieved great success, you won't disown this old man."
"Your Excellency is too kind." Xu Mo immediately bowed. "I will never forget Your Excellency's great kindness. Whenever I enter Fengjing, I will definitely visit Your Excellency's residence first."
The governor of Anshui County then laughed heartily with satisfaction.
After laughing, he became serious again. "The reason I left office a month late this time is because the next governor of Anshui County had an urgent matter that delayed him. He should be able to arrive in a few days."
Normally, preparations for taking office begin six months in advance, so there shouldn't be any unforeseen circumstances causing delays.
Unless, someone tampered with it at the last minute.
The governor of Anshui was subtly telling the children that their worst fears had come true.
Xu Mo pursed his lips slightly, his heart sinking.
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