The young monk explained, "Master has always given me things like this, because he's too busy..."
Upon hearing this, the crowd didn't press for more details, but their curiosity about the young monk's master grew.
At the appointed time, Han Cheyan was placed in the bridal sedan chair and carried to the Marquis's mansion.
After a series of rituals, the newlyweds were escorted to the bridal chamber, and the guests began to depart...
Over the next two days, Xiao Xitian would focus on opening her shop and bringing her homemade wine to the market.
Meanwhile, Xiao Jinheng settled down to investigate the matter of the Jiangnan canal transport.
Han Cheyan was now married. Although Si Yakedun felt very awkward about it, she had no choice but to accept and thus settled into the Marquis's mansion...
She wanted to spend more time with her two daughters. She didn't know when she would see them again after returning to Beijiang.
At the same time, in Old Yun's family in Dashui Village.
"Are you sure she was taken?" Old Man Yun's eyes widened as he looked at Yun Sanman. "Who would be so bored to just grab Fang'er and Miss Murong for no reason? Are they that idle?"
Yun Sanman nodded, "Father, please don't worry. I've already informed Big Brother, and he'll send constables to help search..."
Yun Jinhe was also very anxious. "Third Uncle, when were you taken, Miss Murong?"
She hadn't offended anyone in Dashui Village...
Could it have been bandits?
"Two or three days ago!" Yun Sanman murmured.
Madam Gu sat to the side, her face full of anxiety. "It would be good if Siman were home. He has wide connections and broad access, he'd definitely be able to find Fang'er and Miss Murong..."
But she didn't know what that child was doing with Miss Xiao.
They had been in the mountains for two days with no news.
As soon as Yun Daman became the county magistrate, he went to the county office to work, eating, drinking, and sleeping there...
He was immediately swamped with work upon taking office, leaving Yun Daman overwhelmed.
Now, with the disappearance of Fang'er and Murong Qing, Yun Daman didn't know what to do...
"Magistrate Yun, the constables have been dispatched and searched all the surrounding villages and towns, but they haven't found any trace of the missing persons. I'm wondering if they've been moved elsewhere?" Assistant Shi asked.
Yun Daman stared at the various documents on the bank, his brow furrowed. "If you can't find them, then find a way! You ask me about everything, what can I do?"
Assistant Shi: "..."
You are the magistrate, sir. When something happens, who else should you ask if not you?
"Magistrate Yun, Prefect Chen hasn't left the county town yet. Why don't you go and ask him? See if he has any ideas!" Assistant Shi suggested.
Yun Daman rolled a dry tobacco pipe and took a puff. "That's fine. You go ask if Prefect Chen is at home."
"He's not at the mansion..."
Assistant Shi pursed his lips and smiled. "Prefect Chen went to your Dashui Village. I heard he's taking up his post in the prefectural city tomorrow, and he wants to take Jingde with him before he leaves!"
"What... what?" Yun Daman spat out a puff of smoke and squinted. "Prefect Chen wants to take Jingde to the prefectural city?"
"Yes!" Assistant Shi nodded. "Jingde is now Prefect Chen's prospective son-in-law. Prefect Chen plans to keep him by his side and cultivate him well!"
Yun Daman pondered for a moment. "It's fine, but I'm afraid Sanman won't agree..."
Sanman only has this one son. If Prefect Chen takes him away, and Fang'er is also captured, wouldn't he become a lonely man?
"I'll go back to the village to take a look. Assistant Shi, please keep an eye on the county office!"
After speaking, Yun Daman hurried out...
In the main hall of the Yun family.
Prefect Chen entered with a large pile of gifts, followed shyly by Chen Xiaoran.
"Oh, you didn't have to bring anything when you came!" Old Man Yun greeted him with a smile.
Prefect Chen was overjoyed. "I've come to say goodbye. I'm going to the prefectural city tomorrow, and I wanted to have a drink with my in-laws before I leave..."
"Good, good, good! I'll have Cai Xia prepare a couple of dishes, and we can have a good drink!" Old Man Yun said, instructing Niu Caixia to stir-fry.
They had pickled mustard stems at home, which could be shredded and stir-fried with pork.
They had garlic sprouts growing in the garden; washing and stir-frying them with eggs would be a top-notch dish to accompany wine...
Daman, Erman, and Siman were not at home, so Sanman had to sit down and drink with Prefect Chen.
"It feels like there are quite a few people missing from the house!" Prefect Chen looked around curiously.
Madam Gu sighed upon hearing this. "Xitian went to the capital with Young Master Xiao. You know about Erman's situation; he went out and hasn't been heard from since. Daman is working at the county office, and Siman and the young girl went into the mountains..."
As soon as Yun Erman was mentioned, Madam Gu and Old Man Yun sighed.
How did they feel their family's luck was getting worse and worse?
Was it because their youngest daughter had left?
Prefect Chen said "oh" and asked, "How is Guihua's health? I specifically found a few doctors, and they said that as long as she exercises diligently, there's still a chance of recovery..."
"We'll leave it to fate!" Old Man Yun sighed slightly and took a gulp of wine.
What else could they do?
Either write to Doctor Guan to come back and treat Guihua, or take Guihua to seek medical treatment elsewhere, and whether she could be cured was still unknown...
Prefect Chen chatted with the elders about other matters before turning to Yun Sanman and getting to the point. "Sanman, I intend to take Jingde to the prefectural city to live for a while. If possible, I want him to study there. You don't need to worry about food and lodging; Jingde will live at my home in the prefectural city, and I will treat him as my own son!"
Yun Sanman: "..."
It felt like Jingde was going to marry into the Chen family.
Moreover, Sanman felt that this approach was exactly the same as when Prefect Qin took Yun Jinshan away.
After pondering for a moment, Yun Siman smiled and said, "This matter depends on Jingde's wishes. If he is willing to live in the prefectural city, then I have no objections, and I will definitely let you take him away..."
All the children in the family were gone, so who would chat with their parents?
Prefect Chen blinked, not understanding what he meant.
"Does Sanman disagree?" Prefect Chen asked.
If he was truly unwilling, he wouldn't force it...
"No, no!" Yun Sanman glanced at his parents, then shouted towards the door, "Jingde, come in. Father has a few words to ask you!"
A moment later, Gao Jingde and Chen Xiaoran ran in one after another.
"Father, what is it?"
"Father asks you, do you want to study and live in the prefectural city?"
"Of course, I do! It's my dream!"
Yun Sanman: "..."