Chapter 207 It's Good to Be Back
As dawn breaks, the entire earth is bathed in a silvery glow.
Pang, the county magistrate, led a team of soldiers up the mountain to conduct another sweep of the stronghold, while the rest prepared to return to Yunhe County.
During yesterday's cleanup, not only was the grain stolen by the bandits recovered, but two chests of gold and silver treasures were also found.
These things would have been embezzled long ago if they were in the past.
With the leaders of both counties still present, no one dared to take action, and all that could be done was to confiscate the property.
The two men gave the carriage to the abducted woman, and all the men rode horses or walked.
Of course, this does not include baby monkeys.
Everyone in the car with Wan Qiqi liked her, so naturally they didn't object to the little monkey's presence.
They never expected that Fang Luxue, the daughter of the county magistrate, would condescend to share a carriage with them.
It would be a lie to say that Fang Ziming didn't know where Fang Luxue was.
If he hadn't known, he wouldn't have set off back to the county, much less given up the carriage so easily.
Even so, he did not reveal Fang Luxue's whereabouts.
Wan Qiqi knew that Fang Luxue harbored resentment.
The father ordered the attack on the mountain, disregarding his daughter's life or death, and then tried to appease her afterwards. No one would be happy in that situation.
This is what it means to be a public official: one must put personal interests behind official duties.
But Fang Luxue was only fourteen or fifteen years old. How could she possibly understand these things?
Even if she understands, she still can't control her emotions and make herself feel at ease.
Wan Qiqi was actually somewhat envious of Fang Luxue, who had a doting older brother and father, and whose joys and sorrows could be expressed on her face, unlike her, who had to pretend to be something she wasn't.
The shock of yesterday didn't really get over for Wan Qiqi so quickly.
But when she woke up today, she looked very calm, no different from usual.
It's not that she's recovered, it's just that she's gotten used to pretending.
The procession returning to the county was very long; one side had already reached the county seat, while the other side was still in the suburbs.
At the gate of Yunhe County, led by County Magistrate Yu and Wan Ziyan, stood a large number of officials, soldiers, and civilians who came to welcome them. Among them were relatives of the young masters and ladies who had been abducted.
As early as last night, news of the annihilation of the Lianshan bandits had already spread throughout Yunhe County.
The people beat drums and gongs to welcome back the government soldiers and heroes who had come to suppress the bandits, only to be told that they would not return until the next day.
Today, before dawn, the long street was already crowded with people, eager to welcome the hero and celebrate his achievements.
Fang Ziming was very satisfied with the scene.
The fact that the people who came to welcome him was enough to prove that he managed Yunhe County well, which is why he was so loved by the people.
Su Jinyao seemed completely unmoved, showing no emotional change whatsoever.
He and Fang Ziming jumped off their horses and nodded to Magistrate Yu.
Although both of them held the position of county magistrate, Su Jinyao was clearly of a higher rank and had more power than County Magistrate Yu.
Magistrate Yu was displeased, but he still smiled and raised his hand in a salute, saying, "Welcome back victorious Lord Fang!"
At that moment, all the people behind him knelt down, shouting, "Welcome back victorious Magistrate!"
Wan Ziyan raised his hand in a salute, "This humble student greets Lord Fang and Lord Su."
His gaze didn't linger on the two people, but instead followed the long queue.
Although Fang Ziming still harbored resentment towards Wan Qiqi for causing Tang Qiwen's imprisonment, he needed her help and wanted to recruit Chen Yongnian, so his attitude changed.
As a result, he became even more lenient towards Wan Ziyan.
He smiled faintly and said, "Ziyan, your sister is in the carriage behind. You can go and look for her."
Wan Ziyan nodded and said, "Thank you, Lord Fang. I'm glad she's safe and sound."
His safe return is the best outcome, and he is not in a hurry.
Fang Ziming told the people to stand up.
Afterwards, he took Su Jinyao into the county.
The long queue slowly made its way into the county town.
Wu Gousheng drove his mule cart and mingled in the procession, feeling extremely proud.
He had never felt welcome before; his heart was practically floating on air!
Watch where you're going, don't hit anyone!
Chen Yongnian's words brought him back to reality.
But his heart was still soaring.
Chen Yongnian's heart was actually trembling.
He was no longer a coward, but a hero in the fight against bandits, and the pride of the Chen family.
Xie Xing jumped off the mule cart, dusted himself off, and said, "Tell your master that I'm going back to Baizhi Town first. Send me a message if anything comes up."
Although he didn't specify who he was saying this to, everyone knew he was talking to Chen Yongnian.
Among the martial arts school disciples present, only Chen Yongnian was Xue Jiang's apprentice.
Although there are many people who study martial arts, they all respectfully call Xue Jiang their instructor, and only Chen Yongnian was accepted as his personal disciple.
The difference lies in the fact that others pay Xue Jiang to learn martial arts, while Chen Yongnian does not, and may even enjoy different benefits.
However, his martial arts training was several times more arduous than that of others.
Even so, others still envy him.
Although martial arts training is tough, the progress is doubled.
"Alright!" Chen Yongnian nodded. "Take care, Uncle-Master!"
Xie Xing waved his hand and left without looking back.
After he walked away, the people from the martial arts school gathered around Chen Yongnian, grinning, and said, "Brother Yongnian, can you teach us how to climb cliffs? Leave the dangerous stuff to us next time, otherwise your wife won't feel at ease..."
Without the older generation around, these young people are much more carefree.
Chen Yongnian was generous and mingled with the people at the martial arts school.
Wan Qiqi's carriage was right in front of Chen Yongnian's, and she could hear the conversation behind her clearly.
She smiled slightly, clearly pleased.
Chen Yongnian has truly grown up!
The young ladies inside the carriage also started discussing, talking about the martial arts school disciples, who they were and what they were like.
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