Chapter 473 Arrival at the Place of Exile
Qin Hanzhang nodded slightly, and the officers immediately kowtowed and begged for mercy, but this time no one gave them a chance. In order not to scare He and Wang Yuke, these people were dragged into the woods and dealt with.
[Fengzhou is the fief of Duke Xu. The ambush troops here were originally meant to support the officials. They ambushed in the woods because they found something unusual. The officials thought they had another chance, so they responded quickly. 】
"Leave a brother behind to disguise himself and report to the authorities later. We must leave overnight and rush to Huizhou!" Jiang Baipin changed his lazy look and spoke decisively.
"Okay, let's do as Young Master Jiang said. Yu Ke, Grandmother, you should change to my carriage now. It will be more comfortable."
Su Qianqian reallocated the carriages, and the group hurriedly set off, bypassing Fengzhou City and rushing towards Huizhou.
After riding non-stop all night, we finally left Fengzhou at daybreak. At this time, we heard the sound of hurried horse hooves coming from the official road behind us.
"You go first, we will cover you. They dare not act rashly in Huizhou's territory." Jiang Baipin glanced at the city vaguely appearing in the distance, turned around with a few brothers from Mingyue Tower, and rode their horses to block the road.
"My lord, it should be my third brother and the others who have arrived!" Qin Shisan suddenly said with surprise.
Qin Hanzhang followed Qin Shisan's gaze and saw the silhouettes of the Qin family's secret guards gradually becoming clear in the smoke and dust. A group of more than thirty riders came rushing over like lightning.
Qin San, who was leading the way, pulled the reins and dismounted, then strode to Qin Hanzhang:
"My Lord, I have already deployed the Qin army and rushed here day and night. I just encountered a group of people on the road. They should be chasing you. I have already dealt with them."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Qin Hanzhang replied calmly.
Jiang Baipin touched his nose and glanced at Su Qianqian, then drove the carriage he was riding in up to him without saying anything.
"Master Jiang, since the Qin family's secret guards are here..."
"Miss Su, I am protecting the Qin family and you. What does the Qin family's secret guard have to do with you? I must protect you on the orders of my eldest brother. Wherever you are, I will be there."
Jiang Baipin interrupted Su Qianqian and expressed his attitude.
"And Mingyue Tower also has business in Huizhou. It's time to go over and take a look." Jiang Baipin glanced at Su Qianqian and found another excuse.
"Okay then, thank you, Young Master Jiang." Su Qianqian thanked him sincerely. It was not a matter of money that made her dare to take this business. If it weren't for Jiang Baipin, the Qin family would have suffered a lot on the road.
Although they had entered Huizhou, it did not mean that they had reached the place of exile. Five days later, after walking for a month, the team finally crossed mountains and rivers and arrived at the place where the Qin family was exiled, Huizhou Muchuan County.
This is the most remote county in Huizhou, close to southern Xinjiang. The county is surrounded by mountains and has few fields. Most people make a living as hunters.
Before entering the county town, Qin Hanzhang and his Qin family changed into prison uniforms, took the exile documents found on the officials, and walked into the city gate under the astonished gaze of the city gate keeper.
It was rare to see so many exiled prisoners, and all of them were handsome. Many people not only talked about it, but also went to the county government office to watch the fun.
Su Qianqian followed with the convoy behind, attracting the attention of many people and children. Some children even ran after the cars.
[Although the people here are poor, they lead a very comfortable life. Perhaps because they cannot see what wealth and glory are like, they just feel content with their poverty. 】
The system discussed with Su Qianqian.
[Greed appears with the abundance of material things...My mother said that when she was young, having a meal of dumplings together as a family was a way to improve their lives.
Her hope for the day came when the whole family ate dumplings occasionally, when they slaughtered the New Year pig and wore new clothes, and when her grandma gave her five cents to buy a popsicle... She was very happy at that time. 】
Su Qianqian looked at the people outside from the car window. Although most of these people were dressed roughly and worn, there was no sign of misery on their faces. They greeted each other warmly and shared the food in their hands with each other's children.
When the magistrate of Muchuan County, who was planting vegetables in the backyard, saw the clerk, he did not even have time to put on his shoes. He ran out barefoot in his official robe, with his teacher chasing him with his shoes in his hand.
Seeing the master running, the yamen runners also ran after him. When they ran outside the county government office, the magistrate of Muchuan saw Qin Hanzhang standing in front of him in prison clothes. He bowed to the ground without caring that there were still people around him.
"Muchuan County Magistrate Zhou Qingmin respectfully welcomes Lord Wuning! Respectfully welcomes Madam Tai! Respectfully welcomes all the masters, ladies and gentlemen!"
Qin Hanzhang was surprised and hurried over to help him up: "I am a convicted person and no longer the Marquis of Wuning. Why do you have to do this, Lord Zhou?"
“This is Marquis Wuning!”
"It turns out to be the Wuning Marquis family. Why are they wearing prison uniforms?"
"Quick, go tell the neighbors that Marquis Wuning has come to Muchuan!"
The people surrounding them were already talking, some were running away, and more people were gathering around.
However, no one paid attention to Su Qianqian's convoy.
"My Lord, the people of Wuning Marquis' Mansion are in Muchuan. Their identities will not change regardless of whether they are convicted or not. You are the benefactors of the people of Muchuan and my benefactors, Zhou Qingmin!"
County Magistrate Zhou was already over forty years old. The cuffs of his official robe were worn out and about to fly, but his eyes were as innocent and clear as a child's.
"Master, put on your shoes first. It is very impolite in front of the Marquis..." The lawyer put the shoes at the feet of County Magistrate Zhou and smiled apologetically at Qin Hanzhang with some embarrassment.
"Oh, my lord, please don't blame me!" County Magistrate Zhou then realized that he was barefoot. He quickly rubbed the soles of his feet on his trouser legs and put on his shoes.
At this time, more people had arrived.
"Young Marquis, when will you come to our house for dinner? We have an old hen. Kill it and give it to you as a snack!"
"The ladies are all so pretty, and I am good at sewing. I will sew the sweaters for them when I finish sewing them!"
"Mother Liu, do you have good cloth to make sweatshirts? You haven't worn any good sweatshirts yourself!"
"Bah, who are you looking down on? You haven't even seen the cloth I exchanged. It's for Xiaofu as a betrothal gift. Xiaofu has a long time to get married, so hurry up and take care of the ladies first!"
"Master Zhou, these two pheasants are freshly hunted. Take them to serve as a dish for the Marquis!"
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[Why are the people of Muchuan so friendly to the people from Wuning Marquis’ Mansion? 】Su Qianqian was stunned.
[So that's how it is. In order to defend Muchuan, our Marquis' grandfather fought a fierce battle with the State of Chen, which was adjacent to Southern Xinjiang, for three months. He not only rescued Muchuan, but also drove the State of Chen out of Southern Xinjiang. 】
"The Marquis and his family have come all the way to Muchuan today. Let us ask them to settle down first. Fellow villagers, I will not give in."
County Magistrate Zhou clasped his fists to the people, and then invited Madam Qin and Qin Hanzhang's family into the mansion.
Madam Qin and Mrs. Du both turned back to look for Su Qianqian, but they only saw the carriage moving forward.
Half an hour later, Su Qianqian and a kind middle-aged shopkeeper stared at each other: "There is only this inn here, and only three guest rooms?"
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