Just as Ma was being pulled out of Jiang Qinyu's house, A Ping also led a group of people towards Jiang Qinyu's house, and the two sides met at the gate.
"You, how could you..." Madam Ma opened her mouth wide, looking incredulously at Jiang Chengyou and Liu Ruyi, who were tied up.
Aping glanced at Madam Ma. "So you're the one who let them go?"
Mr. Ma was still in shock and did not react.
"What a pity... Our prince and princess aren't fools. Do they really think they can escape in their current state? Tsk tsk..." A-Ping clicked his tongue twice, then turned and led his men into the courtyard.
Ma was also dragged to the county town.
Lu Tianbao stood in Jiang Qinyu's courtyard, watching Ma Shi's departing figure, his eyes reddening.
He knew his mother had made a mistake and should be punished, but she was still his own mother, and she had been very good to him in the past few years. Seeing her like this now, he couldn't help but feel very sad.
However, after going through so much, he can now distinguish right from wrong, know what is important and what is not, and will no longer be blindly filial.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chengyou and Liu Ruyi were tied up in the livestock shed again, and this time their treatment was even worse.
"Since you still have the energy to run, from now on, we'll provide you with a meal every three days and water once a day!" Lu Yanzheng said casually.
Jiang Qinyu curled her lips and looked at Liu Ruyi, "Miss Liu, do you think we look like fools?"
Liu Ruyi raised her head in a disheveled state, glaring at Jiang Qinyu with hatred, "You bitch!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yanzheng's expression changed drastically, and he kicked Liu Ruyi in the chest, yelling, "Shut up!"
"Ah!" Liu Ruyi cried out and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
She looked up at Lu Yanzheng with hatred, "Lu Yanzheng, you're nothing but this, you even hit women..."
"I don't hit women, I only hit bitches." Lu Yanzheng stared at her coldly, his voice chilling.
Liu Ruyi shivered and ultimately dared not say another word.
Lu Yanzheng and Jiang Qinyu didn't want to stay there any longer either. They glanced at Jiang Chengyou and turned to leave.
When he was brought back this time, Jiang Chengyou was very quiet. He did not struggle or resist, nor did he speak.
“Brother Zheng, there’s something strange about this Jiang Chengyou.” Jiang Qinyu suddenly spoke up as they entered the main courtyard.
Lu Yanzheng took her hand and nodded, saying, "It's alright. The person who will take over will be here soon. Even if he has some tricks up his sleeve, he won't have a chance."
No one knows where Jiang Chengyou will be sent, so naturally no one will be able to rescue him.
"Yes, I believe you will make the arrangements." Jiang Qinyu smiled and nodded, then took Lu Yanzheng's hand, and the two went into the bedroom together.
It was already dark by then, and Chen and the others had prepared dinner. The family put aside the unpleasantness of the afternoon and celebrated Chen's birthday in a lively atmosphere.
The two children also prepared birthday gifts for Chen. Lu Tianbao and his son Lu Yancai were also there tonight, and Lu Tianbao also gave a gift to Chen.
Seeing Lu Tianbao, Madam Chen sighed inwardly. She then glanced at Jiang Qinyu's expression and, seeing that she didn't seem to have any ill feelings towards Lu Yancai and his son, she finally spoke to Lu Tianbao, saying, "Tianbao, come over to our house and play with Shufan and Pan'er whenever you have free time!"
Lu Tianbao nodded obediently, "Okay, Grandma."
Lu Yancai was not in a good mood and kept his head down, eating his meal in silence. He didn't even look up when he heard these words.
Upon seeing this, Lu Yanzheng turned his head and whispered a few words to Jiang Qinyu, "...Do everything according to your wishes, don't worry about me."
“Okay,” Jiang Qinyu nodded, “I understand.”
Lu Yanzheng had just said what he had told Lu Yancai before, but she didn't think anything of it.
Although they weren't blood-related, they were brothers who grew up together, so there would inevitably be some affection between them. Besides, Lu Yancai had really changed for the better now, and Jiang Qinyu wasn't the kind of person who would hold a grudge. She quickly made up her mind.
After dinner, Lu Yan and Lu Tianbao said goodbye to everyone.
Jiang Qinyu spoke up, "Second Uncle, could you come to Shufan for a moment?"
"Me?" Lu Yancai was stunned, unable to believe that Jiang Qinyu would actually call out to him.
Jiang Qinyu nodded. "There's something I'd like to discuss with you."
Lu Tianbao happily nudged Lu Yancai, "Dad, you go quickly, I'm going to read with Shufan and Pan'er. Come find me when you're done."
"Okay," Lu Yancai nodded hastily, "Okay, okay..."
Lu Yan was still in a daze even after entering Jiang Qinyu's study.
Lu Yanzheng also arrived, but he sat on the other side of the study, took out some files and started reading, seemingly letting Jiang Qinyu make the decisions.
Now Lu Yanzheng has returned to Dingshui Village and is working in the same study as Jiang Qinyu. Every time Lu Yanzheng finishes his work, he suddenly pulls Jiang Qinyu onto his lap and makes her sit down. Jiang Qinyu is annoyed by this and has someone move his desk to the opposite side.
Jiang Qinyu sat behind her desk and said to Lu Yancai, "Sit down."
"Sister-in-law, what did you call me over to say?" Lu Yancai barely dared to sit on half of his seat, and spoke timidly.
Jiang Qinyu took out a booklet. "This is the Yongshan County caravan's plan for the next six months. The caravan is short of a worker to help with the unloading. I wonder if his second uncle would be willing to give it a try?"
"Moving?" Lu Yan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded repeatedly with great joy, "I'm willing!"
Although he was only doing manual labor, he didn't have any particular skills, so being able to make a living through physical labor wasn't a bad thing.
Jiang Qinyu looked at him and asked, "Aren't you going to ask how much the wages are?"
"Hehe, I know my sister-in-law won't treat me badly." Lu Yancai scratched his head and chuckled.
Jiang Qinyu didn't say anything more and let him leave.
The porters in the caravan were different from ordinary porters. Normally, day laborers in the county town earned thirty coins a day, but because the caravan had to travel around, their wages were settled monthly, at two taels of silver a month. If everything went smoothly, each person would receive a bonus of two taels of silver upon their return.
"You really aren't going to tell him anything?" Lu Yanzheng stood up, went to Jiang Qinyu's side, and kissed her.
Jiang Qinyu smiled and said, "Haven't people all said he's changed for the better? As long as he gets paid on time, what difference does it make whether I say anything or not?"
Besides, only time can prove whether a person has truly changed; no one can pretend for long.
"Hmm, it's up to you." Lu Yanzheng didn't seem to mind, and whispered in her ear, "Qinqin, shouldn't we go back and rest?"
Jiang Qinyu's face flushed, and she glared at him, "I still have things to take care of..."
Don't think she doesn't know; this guy definitely has bad intentions.
"We'll deal with it tomorrow..." Lu Yanzheng said as he picked her up and strode back to the room.
...
Over at the livestock shed, Liu Ruyi looked at Jiang Chengyou by the moonlight and sneered, "Fifth Prince, people have to accept their fate. We can't escape."
Jiang Chengyou looked over, gave a soft hum, and remained silent.
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