"What exactly is going on with this wealthy wife?"
"What exactly does King Wen want with you?"
"Is it really impossible to build another factory?"
"What about the wages for building the factory? Will we still get paid?"
Eventually, someone couldn't help but ask.
It wasn't that they didn't trust Wan Shu, but for them, this was a crucial matter concerning whether their families would have enough to eat for the next two months.
Wan Shu knew that this was really important to them, so she wasn't angry when she heard these words.
She lifted the carriage curtain and, under the watchful eyes or surveillance of the guards, stepped down from the carriage and answered loudly.
"Regardless of whether the factory continues to be built, everyone's wages will be paid in full, so don't worry!"
"If you're still not entirely reassured, you can come find me after dinner and settle all your previous wages."
After Wan Shu said this, everyone was completely relieved and began to care about her.
"You pampered wife, are you alright?"
"Why exactly did King Wen seek you out?"
"Wasn't King Wen supposed to be here to reward you? Why can't you open a factory now?"
Before Wan Shu could even speak, she could feel the warning gazes directed at her by the guards of King Wen.
Wan Shu couldn't help but find it amusing.
She's not stupid; how could she possibly speak ill of King Wen in front of so many people?
She spoke, just as she had previously discussed with King Wen.
"Everyone has misunderstood. King Wen did not actually forbid me from opening a factory. He just had some matters that required me to leave Qingshui Village for a while, so he wanted me to put the matter aside for the time being."
"Where is King Wen taking you after leaving Qingshui Village? How long will we be gone?"
"According to the prince, there is also a plague in another prefecture not far from our prefecture, so he wants to take me there to spread allicin. As for the timing... it may be uncertain. The factory will only resume operation when I return."
Although the return date is uncertain, according to this statement, the factory will be built sooner or later.
The villagers were not only relieved, but also happy.
"That's great! Although the factory will be delayed for a while, spreading allicin is a huge life-saving thing!"
"I imagine that by making this trip, you, my wealthy wife, will receive even more rewards. This is truly a wonderful thing."
"Congratulations on becoming a wealthy and privileged wife!"
Wan Shu smiled and accepted the villagers' congratulations one by one. Only after all the villagers had left did she have time to talk to the five little ones who had been waiting for her.
Unlike the villagers, the five little ones were not happy at all when they heard that Wan Shu was going to another prefecture to spread allicin; instead, they looked worried.
“Mother…you’ve just solved the plague in our prefecture, and now you’re going to another prefecture. This is really too dangerous.”
"Hmm... other prefectures are too dangerous, as we're unfamiliar with them. Why don't you tell Prince Wen that something has come up at home and you can't go?"
"Yeah, why don't we just find an excuse not to go? Even if there's no danger, it's still too tiring."
Looking at the worried eyes of her little ones, Wan Shu felt a wave of tenderness wash over her.
Everyone else only cared about how much reward she would receive, but her children cared about whether it was dangerous or whether she was tired.
She really wanted to tell them the truth now, to tell them that she would never go anywhere in the end, and that she would stay here with them.
but……
Wan Shu looked at the guards who remained in the same spot and did not leave, shook his head, and began to comfort them.
“Mother is not tired, and the place we went to was not dangerous, so you don’t need to worry about her. Mother is a little hungry, so please take her back to get something to eat.”
Wan Shu's reminder made the five little ones realize it.
After Ah Jiang returned at noon, he hadn't even had lunch before King Wen took him away. He must be very hungry now.
They quickly took Wan Shu back.
Because of their concern for Wan Shu, the family hadn't prepared dinner yet; they only had braised dishes and leftover white rice from the morning.
Seeing this, Da Niu quickly went to make Wan Shu some fried rice with eggs.
Wan Shu ate the fragrant fried rice with eggs and continued to comfort them.
"Don't worry, it's really not dangerous at all. King Wen is a very kind person. He promised to send me back in less than ten days."
With a confirmed return date, the five little ones, as well as Da Niu and Meng Wenyuan, felt much more at ease.
Only Emperor Hongxing frowned slowly upon hearing Wan Shu's words.
Although he is still in a small place like Qingshui Village, he has actually regained control of the imperial court and the country's situation.
Apart from Jingzhou Prefecture, there were no other prefectures affected by the plague.
If there is no such thing, why would Wan Shu say such a thing?
No, it should be said, why did King Wen say that?
After all, Wan Shu had said the same thing in front of King Wen's guards. Without King Wen's permission, how could she dare to do it?
But why would King Wen, his own brother, tell such a lie...?
Having heard that King Wen had done such a shameless thing to Wan Shu, Emperor Hongxing originally intended to reveal his identity tonight, go find King Wen, and teach him a lesson.
But now... in the end, the suspicion in my heart has won out.
Emperor Hongxing decided to hold back for the time being and see what King Wen wanted to do.
After all, Wan Shu had said that in order to highlight King Wen's concern about the plague, he would personally come to Qingshui Village to pick her up.
in addition……
Emperor Hongxing thought about it for a while and finally summoned his subordinates, ordering them to send more men to guard outside Qingshui Village.
After Emperor Hongxing finished doing all this, Wan Shu also finished eating and was in the courtyard receiving the villagers who came to settle their wages.
Seeing how busy she was, Da Niu offered, "Mom, do you want me to help you pack your luggage?"
Upon hearing this, Wan Shu simply shook his head: "No rush."
Upon hearing this, Da Niu didn't think much of it, assuming that since she had just married into the family, her mother was still worried about letting her into the room.
The next day arrived quickly.
Even though it was already time for King Wen to arrive, Wan Shu was not in a hurry at all and was still calmly making soap.
This only fueled Emperor Hongxing's growing doubts and suspicions.
Emperor Hongxing couldn't resist going over to ask a few questions, but as soon as he walked over, he saw Wan Shu give him a bright smile.
"Makino, can you help me get to that thing over at the old house?"
He seemed to have no reason to refuse, so Emperor Hongxing had no choice but to agree.
He returned to the old house, and almost immediately after entering the room, he heard the sound of a lock being put on outside.
Emperor Hongxing frowned, walked to the door, and pushed it hard, but the door didn't budge.
Has Wan Shu gone mad?! How dare she imprison him?!
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