Chapter 1233 - 27: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
Chapter 1233: Chapter 27: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
"Ah, so this is what the boss said before, ’Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix’?" The subordinate immediately caught on.
"Pretty much. Living leisurely here isn’t bad, is it? Alright, let’s go back. The new County Magistrate hasn’t been assigned yet, so we shouldn’t relax too much." Cao Liangjun turned around.
"Yes." The subordinates followed behind Cao Liangjun.
"But first, let’s have a little drink tonight to celebrate. Our brother is heading to the Capital City for wealth and glory; I’m happy for him. Let’s not go home sober tonight, my treat." Cao Liangjun said with a smile.
The people behind him cheered.
Cao Liangjun, with his belly out, led his men to the tavern. He hadn’t properly stored his brother’s pearls, but when it came to the rewards from the Prince and Princess, he didn’t dare refuse. Now, he was wealthy beyond imagination, and it was only right to treat his fellow brothers to something nice.
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Wang Linglan sat in the carriage and lifted the curtain to look back. The county town was becoming smaller and smaller in view, gradually disappearing. Only then did Wang Linglan let down the curtain, turn her head, and see Li Anqing smiling at her.
"Are you feeling a bit reluctant to leave?" Li Anqing asked.
"A bit, after all, we’ve lived there for so long. There are so many memories there. I still remember the scene when brother Anqing took me home." Wang Linglan’s face lit up with a smile, "I will never forget it. Brother Anqing, thank you, my life is very happy."
"Silly." Li Anqing smiled and reached out to hold Wang Linglan’s hand, "We’ve only lived half of our lives. We have another half to go together. It won’t be too late to say that then. Haven’t you always wanted to know why I came knocking to marry you?"
Wang Linglan was stunned and then looked at Li Anqing intently. She had always wanted to know, but Li Anqing never told her. She couldn’t understand why a good man like Li Anqing would take interest in her when she was so disliked by everyone else back then.
"Remember the summer when a stranger came to your house asking for water? Before he left, you even gave him a bamboo tube filled with water to drink along the way." Li Anqing pointed to his own nose, "That person was me."
Wang Linglan was shocked and took a long time to recall that memory.
"That person was you!" Wang Linglan exclaimed. At that time, she just thought it was such a hot day, and the person must be terribly thirsty to come asking for water. She was just thinking of giving him some water to drink along the way. She didn’t expect that a little kindness back then would repay her with a lifetime of happiness.
"It was me." Li Anqing smiled as he squeezed Wang Linglan’s hand tightly, "Back then, I thought, such a gentle and kind woman, I wonder if she has a family. If not, I should make an effort."
"Brother Anqing... Thank you, thank you." Wang Linglan’s eyes were stinging, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
"Don’t cry, don’t cry. Our good days are yet to come. We’ve never been to the Capital City; this time, we can really get a good look." Li Anqing originally thought he would live a plain life in the county town forever, but unexpectedly, he moved to the bustling Capital City. He truly wanted to see what the most prosperous place in the country looked like.
Wang Linglan leaned on Li Anqing’s shoulder. Yes, the good days are ahead. The days she never dared to dream of are about to arrive.
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Li Qinghe was playing chess with Tianmiao in the carriage in front. Tang Zhishi was watching the game from the side.