Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Hurry and Follow Us!
Chapter 358: Hurry and Follow Us!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Get lost!”
“What? How dare you tell me to get lost? No one dares to speak to me that way in this place.”
“Exactly. You can tell they’re outsiders. Do they even know the rules of this county?”
“Thinking of becoming a local tyrant? We’ll see if you have the guts for it.”
“We’ve set our eyes on those two women. You better send them to my bed obediently. If not, don’t blame me for what would happen next.”
Haichuan and Eleven exchanged glances, revealing eyes full of anger. Even in the capital, the sons of the emperor’s brothers wouldn’t dare speak like this. These scoundrels were openly kidnapping women in broad daylight.
Instead of resorting to violence, they calmly uttered a sentence.
“Sheep, handle them. Those who harass my wife and my fiancée shall perish!”
In the blink of an eye, they vanished without a trace. It happened so quickly that they disappeared.
Haichuan and Eleven squatted down to touch the sheep’s horns, wondering how much force it took to send people flying like that.
It wasn’t that the people vanished, but they were sent flying. As for where they landed, the sheep had no idea, and frankly, they didn’t care.
With their status, Haichuan and Eleven paid no attention to these petty troublemakers. They continued to stroll through the prosperous streets.
Coming across a lamb soup restaurant, Ling’er’s eyes lit up. “My mother loves the lamb soup from this place. It’s clean and delicious.”
Being a Southern man, Eleven found the scent quite challenging, but he was willing to try it for Ling’er.
They entered the shop, found a vacant seat, and sat down.
They ordered lamb soup and deep-fried pancakes. They had to wait for a while as the place was crowded.
Suddenly, officials rushed in.
They directly went to the four and asked, “Did you guys just beat someone?”
“Assault? How is that possible? We didn’t even lay a finger on them; they just disappeared.”
“Humph, those words are for you to say in front of the County Governor.”
“Let’s talk after finishing the lamb soup. Wait outside for now, ” said one of them. The officials chuckled upon hearing this.
“Ha, you think you’re someone special? This is our lord’s territory. Follow us now! ”
Hearing this, Haichuan couldn’t help but think the sentence sounded familiar. Could it be the son of the County Governor among those troublemakers?
The sheep tilted their heads, observing the officials. Haichuan sneered and shouted, “Kick them out!”
Three sheep vigorously kicked their hind hooves, and the officials were sent flying out the door. The sheep guarded the entrance, ready to kick anyone who dared to enter.
The customers in the restaurant were stunned, but the owner quickly served them lamb soup and pancakes.
He wants them to leave quickly after eating, not wanting to disturb the other customers.
Although Jiamei was also a Southern person, she added some seasonings to the lamb soup, making it somewhat bearable. But Eleven couldn’t stand the taste. He took a few sips of the soup but decided not to drink more. However, he found the fried pancakes acceptable.
After eating two pancakes, they felt satisfied. They stood up, paid the bill, and left the shop.
Just as they were leaving, they were intercepted. This time, the County Governor had arrived.
This scum of a County Governor has been constantly extorting money since arriving here. Apart from not daring to provoke Qiao Mai’s workshop, he seizes every opportunity to benefit from others.
The County Governor is a man in his thirties, not particularly tall, and a bit on the stout side.
Upon seeing them, he was instantly uneasy. His years of experience in politics told him that these people were not to be trifled with.
“Who are you people?”
“Outsiders. What’s the matter?”
“Where is my son? What have you done to him?” “He disappeared, and you blame us? We don’t even know him.”
“But according to our investigation, he was with you.” “Ridiculous. We don’t know him.”
“No, you must come with me to the county office.”
“What if we refuse?”
As they talked, Eleven also revealed his identity. “This prince doesn’t want to go either.”
“Neither does this princess.”
“Neither does this county princess.”
At this moment, the County Governor’s head was buzzing. Oh my, his son provoked such influential figures?
Impossible! How could they appear here?
The County Governor focused his mind. Could it be the Duke of Blessings and his wife? Their son was a third-ranked official, the daughter was a county princess, and the son-in-law was the eleventh prince. The princess must be the newlywed wife of the third-ranked official.
Oh my God, the County Governor thought. He stared blankly at them, and his gaze shifted to the jade pendant hanging on Eleven’s waist.
There, a dragon-shaped pendant symbolized his status. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
When the officials arrived at the shop to capture them, Eleven had already dispatched horses and guards to the town.
Wang Zongsheng rushed to County She with his men, and Haichuan had arranged for them to stay at an inn, reserving the entire place.
They wanted to wait for the magistrate’s arrival to handle the matter.
After the County Governor woke up, he sat on the ground and cried bitterly. When his wife came over to inquire, he vented his anger and blamed her for spoiling their child, leading to such a disaster.
Little did he realize that if not for his excessive indulgence, how could things have turned out this way?
The guards brought by Eleven sealed off the office, and Wang Zongsheng arrived in the evening.
Upon understanding the situation, they took over the county office and initiated an investigation.
Meanwhile, Ling’er and the others stayed behind, patrolling the pine forest around County She.
Three days later, the County Governor was dismissed, sentenced, and promptly dealt with. Each person who had bullied the commoners faced the consequences.
After settling the accounts, they dealt with a corrupt official, benefiting the commoners.
Hearing about the arrival of four influential figures, the villagers gathered at the city gate daily, eager to catch a glimpse.
Eventually, the crowd became overwhelming, forcing them to sneak out early in the morning when they left.
After they reached Tianshui Town, Ling’er and Haichuan arranged their household matters and prepared to return to the capital.
They set off on the first day of the new year, and on that snowy day, they enjoyed a beautiful snowfall.
For Eleven, who had never been outside before, this journey provided him with insights into the life of the northern commoners. It was beneficial for his future.
The three of them got along very well, consulting each other on various matters and promising to come back together next time.
Despite being the future heir, Eleven had no airs, and Ling’er felt well taken care of.
Their relationship deepened during this trip.
Upon returning to the capital, Eleven learned that his mother-in-law was still in seclusion and went back to the palace. Yuan Jiaqi arranged everything at home properly, sparing Jiamei from any trouble. However, Jiamei promptly inspected everything, determined to help her mother-in-law manage the household efficiently.
Yuan Jiaqi lingered around Qiao Mai’s door daily. His wife’s cultivation made him happy. At the same time, he worried about her, hoping she wouldn’t encounter any trouble.
Their family’s success owed much to the wife; she must not encounter any troubles.
Time passed day by day. Thirty days, New Year, and then the fifteenth. Qiao Mai’s room had remained silent throughout.
Yuan Jiaqi no longer had the mood to attend to his official duties. He requested leave from the emperor, placing a cushion at Qiao Mai’s door. There, he sat cross-legged, accompanying his wife in their cultivation practice.
In the meantime, after waiting until the fifteenth day, the emperor issued a decree to appoint Eleven as the Crown Prince.
As for the ceremonial affairs, Yuan Jiaqi chose not to attend. He was now more concerned with his wife. The day of the appointment ceremony was attended by Haichuan, his wife, and his sister.
It wasn’t until the second month that Qiao Mai’s room finally opened.
Standing up, Yuan Jiaqi looked at his wife and was surprised to see a change.
“Wife, I feel like something about you is different?”
Qiao Mai smiled. “It’s just a significant promotion. I’m no different from my usual self..