Chapter 520 Shouldn't Ask
Upon hearing Yao Man's words, Song Chunxue's eyelids twitched.
She couldn't refuse this request; traveling together was a very simple matter.
But she had a feeling that this trip together would be bumpy and not go smoothly.
"Sister Song?"
Yao Man waved her hand in front of her eyes and asked with a smile, "Sister Song, don't you want to come with me?"
"No, it's better to go together so we can keep each other company and look out for each other. That road is quite chaotic, so have someone bring more weapons, including swords and knives. Be careful when you're out and about."
Song Chunxue lowered her voice, "What are you going to Jincheng for? You're not going to seek revenge on Xue Xingyuan, are you?"
She masked her earlier hesitation with a joking tone.
Unexpectedly, Yao Man gave a half-smile.
"Not entirely. I found a better partner through my own abilities, and I'm willing to take a gamble."
Yao Man spoke with a firm tone, her eyes filled with a determination that Song Chunxue had never seen before.
"I don't have much time left. The best time for a person's brain and body is this year. I don't want to wait until I'm fifty and my legs are weak before I've saved enough capital, but by then, I won't be able to work anymore."
At this point, Yao Man turned her head and deftly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.
"It's true what they say, good people don't live long, but evil people live a thousand years. My child's grandmother is getting more and more energetic. Whenever she has time, she comes to scold me as a vixen and says that I make money off men. I'm going to take a big gamble!"
Song Chunxue frowned slightly, "So, have you raised enough capital this time?"
She shook her arm. "Aren't you planning to do something else, like take advantage of the situation, or wish for good fortune?"
"Huh?" Yao Man asked, puzzled.
"Yao Man, sometimes timing is more important than determination. You don't intend to..."
Seeing Song Chunxue's fingers unconsciously tapping the table, Yao Man instantly understood.
“Yes, yes, I’m in this business, but I forgot about such an important thing. Thank you for reminding me, Sister Song,” she said, taking out a string of copper coins from her pocket. “I would like to buy a few amulets from Sister Song.”
"Okay, here are two for you. Keep them with you at all times."
Yao Man was very accommodating, standing up with a smile and bowing, saying, "Thank you for your blessing, Sister Song."
"Don't give me that," Song Chunxue said, her expression remaining calm and composed, though her tone had softened considerably. "Be more wary; some people are worse than dogs."
The other talisman she gave Yao Man was a powerful peach blossom severing talisman, hoping to prevent anyone from harming her.
For a woman to go far on this path, every time she goes out and meets someone, she is gambling. She is gambling that the other person is a decent person, and that even if the other person is a scoundrel, he will not dare to lay a hand on her in broad daylight.
But there are many beasts in human skin in this world who are always looking out for you and will act recklessly once they discover your bottom line.
Song Chunxue was still worried. "Remember, when you eat and drink with outsiders, remember to hide a dagger on your person. Even if you have guards, carry it with you. Don't trust anyone."
Hearing her say that, Yao Man felt uneasy.
"Don't scare me. That person said he would definitely protect me."
That person?
Song Chunxue frowned slightly and had no choice but to repeat, "When you're out and about, don't trust anyone."
"It's getting late, you should go back and rest. We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning. We'll meet at the city gate."
Yao Man didn't want to ask too many questions, and turned away with a heavy heart, saying, "Okay."
The next day, the Jiang family and their group traveled in two carriages, alongside Yao Man's carriage, and arrived in Jincheng before nightfall.
A mysterious carriage was parked at the city gate, seemingly there to pick up Yao Man.
The Jiang family didn't ask any questions; they simply said goodbye and left.
They headed straight for the courtyard where the fourth and second sons lived. The third son's residence was quite far from theirs, and Song Chunxue had never been there before.
The sky grew darker, and occasionally a small bird returning home in the evening would fly across the sky.
Two carriages carrying a group of people passed through the street, chatting and laughing, creating a lively scene that quickly attracted the attention of the people inside the courtyard.
The fourth brother quickly opened the courtyard gate and exclaimed in surprise, "You've arrived so early! But the city gates are about to close, aren't they? How did you get in?"
He ran quickly down the steps and reached out to hug the child in the car.
"Hey, big brother's here too. I didn't expect you to be so quick this time. Third Brother will definitely be touched when he finds out."
The eldest brother's face flushed, but he smiled and remained silent.
"Sister and brother-in-law, you're here too. As expected, Sanwa has a lot of influence. This time, he finally left his poultry and livestock behind and the whole family came." The fourth brother laughed. "Come in quickly, Sanwa and the others are here too. They're just putting the kids to sleep right now."
Jiang Hongying patted Lao Si on the back, knowing that he was still blaming them. Last time he got married, she only brought Xiao Long with her.
As they were talking, the third child and the second child came out from the door.
"mother!"
The moment Sanwa saw Song Chunxue, he unconsciously pouted, and tears welled up in his eyes.
He walked quickly to his mother, took her arm, and lowered his head to hide his emotions. He was a grown man, and it was a little embarrassing to shed tears in front of others.
But he couldn't control himself.
He never dreamed that he could become a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). After becoming a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial imperial examinations), he was qualified to go to the capital for the imperial examinations. He was determined to experience everything seriously, as this was his only chance to go to the capital. He had no regrets about having the opportunity to study for so many years in his life.
If he had known he would pass the imperial examination, he should have been more careful when answering the questions.
This was the first time Song Chunxue had seen Sanwa like this. She smiled and patted his shoulder, her eyes welling up with tears.
"You're amazing, you've really lived up to expectations, your hard work paid off." She gently patted the top of his head. "You must be exhausted. You can take a break later."
Sanwa shook his head. "We'll probably be even busier in the future. Lord Xie said that officials should think about the people, and once you put on your official robes, you can't be careless. In the past, it didn't matter if you wrote a word wrong, but in the future, if you write a word wrong, you might lose your head."
"..." That's the truth.
But Lord Xie has already spoken with Sanwa?
They walked up the steps, just about to step into the courtyard.
Then she heard Hongying shout, and Song Chunxue turned around to look at the sound, only to find that everyone had quieted down.
Following her gaze, Song Chunxue saw Xie Zheng.
He must have just returned from the yamen, with three attendants following behind him, Liu Chunshu being the closest to him.
Song Chunxue smiled and asked, "Is Lord Xie very busy, coming home so late?"
"You'll just stay in your study at home anyway, it's good to be busy," Xie Zheng said with a smile as he approached. "You're all back, shall we celebrate for Sanwa?"
"Yes, I'll let you know once the date is set."
“Okay, I’ll be there,” Xie Zheng raised his hand. “You haven’t eaten yet, have you? The most important thing is to take the children inside and fill their stomachs.”
The children had already stepped over the threshold and disappeared, and the others also gradually walked into the yard.
When Song Chunxue came to her senses, only she and Xie Zheng remained at the door.
"..." These bastards have a lot on their minds.
Xie Zheng noticed it too, and looked uncomfortably to the side, then said in a seemingly calm tone, "It's been more than two years since we last met, and you haven't changed much."
"Why have you grown a beard again?" Song Chunxue asked subconsciously.
Liu Chunshu, who was not far away, returned. "Growing a beard makes me look older, otherwise I'll always be bothered by matchmakers."
"..." She shouldn't have asked.
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