Master Qin didn't know whether this was a blessing or a curse. They were already numb; even if they were dragged out and beheaded, it wouldn't matter.
After some fussing, a servant came and said he would take them to see someone.
The two followed the servant to a study. The servant knocked on the door, and a young general opened it.
The general was very kind and even gave the servant a reward, which greatly comforted Master Qin.
Li Guang invited the Qin family father and son into the study and began to observe them.
After spending two years in prison, the two men appeared listless, pale, and in very poor mental condition.
That's normal. How good can it be to stay in prison for a long time?
"You must be Master Qin. I am Li Guang, and this is Princess Li Xue of the current dynasty," Li Guang introduced.
When the Qin family father and son saw that the girl in front of them was a princess of the current dynasty, they quickly knelt down.
Li Xue quickly stepped forward and helped the Qin family father and son up.
"Master Qin, please don't stand on ceremony, please rise."
Master Qin glanced at the seats next to him but didn't dare to sit down. However, Li Guang and Li Xue were very kind to them, which relieved his pressure, so he sat down.
The son of the wealthy Qin was still standing to the side, looking very reserved.
"This is my son, Qin Xiaowen. Due to the misfortune of our family, my son and I have been imprisoned for two years. I am old now, and this is how my life is going to end, but my son is still young. I am unwilling to accept this fate," said Master Qin with tears in his eyes.
Li Guang stood up, helped Qin Xiaowen to a chair, poured two cups of tea, and handed them to the two of them.
"Master Qin, Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying are your daughters, aren't they?" Li Guang asked.
Upon hearing Li Guang mention Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying, Master Qin immediately became nervous.
“They are my daughters. Ever since the Qin family was raided, my son and I have been imprisoned. Our whole family has been implicated. I have no idea where anyone in the family is now, and I don’t know how Shiyu and Yingying are doing.”
After Qin Yuanwai finished speaking, tears streamed down his face, and Qin Xiaowen also secretly shed tears.
“Master Qin, don’t worry. Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying are doing very well. My main purpose in coming here this time is to reunite your family.”
Upon hearing this, Master Qin stood up abruptly, his face filled with surprise and delight.
"General Li, is this true?"
“Master Qin, please don’t get agitated. Let me first tell you about Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying’s situation. You and your daughters can discuss the details after you meet.”
Next, Li Guang began to recount the experiences of Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying, from when Zhao Xian bought them from the brokerage firm to when they helped Zhao Xian manage his business and became his capable assistants in the business world.
Li Guang continued, "This time, the foreign states allied with the Jin and Luo states to invade the Great Northern Dynasty."
Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying organized the production of large quantities of military supplies and transported them to the border and front lines, making a significant contribution to eliminating the invaders and stabilizing the situation in the Great Northern Dynasty.
The Qin family, father and son, listened with tears streaming down their faces.
They never imagined that the two sisters would have such an experience; it's truly a blessing from heaven.
"Thank you, General Li, for telling us this. Prefect Zhao is a great benefactor to our Qin family."
"On this trip to Narcissus Village, I must properly express my gratitude. Even if I have to work like an ox or a horse for the rest of my life, I will repay his immense kindness."
Li Guang smiled and said, "Master Qin, please don't rush. We'll head to Narcissus Village after we finish our meal."
Just then, a servant came over and told Li Guang that the meal was ready.
Li Guang nodded and, together with Li Xue, led the Qin family to a meal.
The food was very plentiful, but Qin, the wealthy man, had a very hard life in prison and had never eaten a decent meal.
Because the two were eager to see Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying, they only ate a little bit hastily.
After the meal, the group prepared to leave Qing'an Prefecture, and it was only then that Prefect Shen came out to see them off.
Li Guang and Li Xue mounted their warhorses, while the Qin family father and son boarded a carriage, driven by guards, and headed towards Narcissus Village.
Two hours later, Li Guang and his party finally arrived at Narcissus Village. To their surprise, the village entrance was crowded with people who had come to welcome Li Guang.
Li Guang and Li Xue dismounted and headed towards the village entrance. At that moment, Zhao Xian approached Li Guang, embraced him tightly, and excitedly exclaimed:
"Li Guang, well done! On this expedition, you traveled all over the territory of the Great Northern Dynasty, participated in battles large and small, and finally eliminated the invaders."
Your name has spread throughout the Great Northern Dynasty; no one is unaware of you. You are the true king who has returned.
"Brother Zhao, you flatter me. Without your strong support, I could not have accomplished any of this. Brother Zhao is the true hero of the Great Northern Dynasty." Li Guang said with deep emotion.
At this moment, Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying walked over, each holding a glass of wine, and stood in front of him with smiles.
Upon seeing the two sisters, Li Guang was overjoyed. He picked up his wine cup and drank both cups in one gulp.
The crowd immediately cheered, and the sound of drums and firecrackers rang out at the village entrance, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
After the firecrackers went off, Li Guang asked:
"Is there any more wine?"
“Of course there’s wine. When has Narcissus Village ever lacked fine wine?” Qin Shiyu said.
"Okay, give me two more glasses of wine, and you two ladies come with me."
Qin Shiyu poured two more cups of wine and handed them to Li Guang, her intentions unclear.
Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying followed Li Guang to the carriage, where everyone stopped to watch, wondering who was inside.
"Master Qin, we've arrived at Narcissus Village. You can get off the carriage now."
The Qin family, father and son, remained in the carriage. With so many people outside, they dared not get out.
The two men did not get off the carriage until Li Guang told them to.
"Master Qin, you've arrived home. The villagers are welcoming you to Narcissus Village. Please drink this wine first, and from now on you will be a member of Narcissus Village."
The two looked at the villagers around them, very excited. They raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.
Seeing that Master Qin and his son had finished their drinks, Li Guang spoke up:
“Master Qin, look who they are.”
After Li Guang finished speaking, he stepped aside, and at this moment, the Qin family father and son and the Qin sisters looked at each other.
The scene suddenly fell silent. The surrounding villagers, not knowing what was happening, watched them quietly.
Two years have passed. Qin Shiyu and Qin Yingying have become more beautiful and matured a lot, while the Qin family father and son have spent two years in prison. One has become old and the other has become dull.
Time really plays tricks on people; the changes in these individuals are truly unbelievable.
"Father, brother."
“Poetic language, so abundant.”
After a brief silence, the four of them finally came to their senses and then broke down in tears.
The villagers finally understood what had happened. Some were happy, while others silently shed tears with them.
Li Guang and Li Xue, standing to the side, also shed tears.
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