"Little brat, are you really going back to the capital? Can't you stay?" Xiao Xi Tian tilted her head and asked.
Seeing him like this, it was clear he didn't want to leave with the old emperor...
Kong Xing Zhuo smiled and said, "Sweet Baby, my young master has been living in Dashui Village for too long. If he doesn't go back to take a look soon, he might forget what his own parents look like. So, Old Master Huang insisted on taking him back to live for a while!"
Which father wouldn't cherish his son...
Moreover, Emperor Cheng couldn't openly take him back to the palace. He had to do it discreetly, bringing his son back in secret.
Xiao Xi Tian said "Oh" and glanced at Xiao Jin Heng, who looked dejected. She smiled and patted his shoulder, "Then I wish you a smooth journey, little brat. Eat well and sleep well when you get back to the capital!"
Although she said this, she felt a bit lost in her heart...
After all, the little brat had lived in Dashui Village for so many years. With his sudden departure, she felt a sense of emptiness, as if she had lost something.
Xiao Jin Heng stared at her for a moment and asked, "Little village girl, do you want to come to the capital with me? There's so much delicious food, fun things to do, and pretty little clothes!"
Xiao Xi Tian was startled and quickly shook her head, "No, no, the capital is too big, I'm afraid I'll get lost!"
At least she didn't want to go to the capital yet...
Xiao Jin Heng guessed she would say that. If the little village girl didn't want to go, he couldn't force her. After all, bringing a young girl back to the palace would arouse suspicion from many people.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon!" Xiao Jin Heng flashed a smile.
How could he bear to leave the little village girl here alone?
Even if he were to fly far away, he would take the little village girl with him...
"Okay, I'll wait for you!" Xiao Xi Tian's eyes curved, and a small dimple appeared on her cheek.
At the same time, at the old Yun family's house.
"Where is your sister?" Mrs. Gu asked.
Yun Da Man unloaded the carriage, poured a bucket of water into the trough, and began to brush the horse with a brush. "She was taken away by Young Master Xiao!"
Mrs. Gu: "..."
What kind of way was that to put it?
"If you lose your sister, see how I deal with you!" Mrs. Gu hit him and then led Jin Xiao Lou to buy tofu.
In the main hall.
Du Tie Shan saw Yun Er Man's face covered in scratches and blood, and immediately became angry, "Did Liu Cui Rong scratch you?"
Old Man Yun sat on a stool, smoking, and said nothing.
Yun Er Man smiled and said, "It's... it's nothing, a little ointment will fix it!"
After this incident, Liu Cui Rong would probably never dare to show off at the old Yun family's house again.
When Du Tie Shan heard this, her heart felt even more stifled. "Why did she scratch you? Is she still in the right for sending you a funeral wreath?"
Truly ungrateful.
The more Du Tie Shan thought about it, the angrier she became. She rushed out of the house, grabbed her bow and arrows from the storeroom, and went to vent Yun Er Man's anger...
Some people cannot be indulged; the more you indulge them, the more unruly they become.
Old Man Yun saw this and quickly kicked Yun Er Man, "What are you still standing there for? Quickly drag your wife back!"
If she shot Liu Cui Rong dead with an arrow, it would be a murder case.
Yun Er Man snapped back to his senses and hurried after her...
"Shan Shan, stop!" He grabbed Du Tie Shan. "My face is really fine, and you won't be able to reason with them if you go find them. Let's... let's just forget it!"
"Coward, useless!" Du Tie Shan broke free from him, walked a few steps into the stable, and led out the big white horse.
Yun Da Man looked confused, "Shan Shan, what are you doing?"
"I'm going to settle the score with Liu Cui Rong!" Du Tie Shan mounted the horse and casually slung the bow and arrows over her shoulder.
Yun Da Man slapped his thigh, "Oh no, Liu Cui Rong has already been driven out. What's the use of you going..."
"She's gone, but her mother and sister are still here. If I don't vent this anger today, then my name is not Du Tie Shan!" Du Tie Shan said firmly.
After speaking, she kicked the horse's belly. The big white horse seemed to sense its owner's anger and charged forward.
Yun Da Man stood frozen. It was the first time he realized how fierce and capable his sister-in-law was...
Even though she usually did the laundry, cooking, carried water, and fed pigs, and was always kind and smiling at home, when it came to crucial moments, she was more ruthless than any man.
"Shan Shan left?" Yun Er Man ran over and asked.
Yun Da Man threw down the brush. "No, Er Man, you were scratched by someone outside, and you're letting your wife vent for you?"
Yun Er Man: "..."
He didn't want to, but that was Shan Shan's temper. He couldn't stop her.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and chase after her! If Shan Shan gets hurt, I don't believe you won't feel heartbroken!" Yun Da Man glared at him, walked into the stable, and led out the family's date-red horse.
Yun Er Man didn't hesitate. After mounting the horse, he chased after her...
Yun Da Man sighed and stomped his foot, "What is this all about? Sigh!"
They had already divorced Liu Cui Rong long ago, so why were they still causing trouble? Weren't they tired?
West Wing, in the study.
Emperor Cheng held a book and read it with one eye open and one eye closed.
County Magistrate Chen and Prefect Qin stood before him, not daring to breathe.
"What are you two still lingering at the old Yun family's house for? Are you that idle?" Emperor Cheng put down the book and swept a cold glance at the two. "There's so much work at the county and prefectural offices, and you two have been staying here for days. For the court to have officials like you is truly a misfortune for the nation!"
Lounging around all day, sleeping after waking up, eating after getting full, and doing nothing productive. Emperor Cheng really wanted to demote them all.
County Magistrate Chen: "..."
Prefect Qin: "..."
If the Emperor didn't leave, could they leave?
The two had hoped to atone for their past mistakes by pleasing the Emperor and regaining their official positions, but it seemed impossible.
"Your... Your Majesty, this humble official will take his wife and children back to the prefectural city!" Prefect Qin cupped his hands.
"This humble official... this humble official will also return to the county town to work immediately!" County Magistrate Chen mumbled.
Emperor Cheng listened, and his gloomy old face softened slightly. "You two listen carefully. Even if I return to the capital, I will be watching you at all times. If you dare to embezzle or neglect your duties, or do anything improper, I will send you to the northern frontier to plant soybeans..."
Upon hearing this, the two quickly knelt on the ground, "This humble official will certainly heed Your Majesty's teachings and benefit the common people!"
Emperor Cheng grunted, waved his hand, and said, "Alright, you two can scram!"
The two adults scrambled to their feet and left sheepishly...
Emperor Cheng stood up, walked to the window, and glanced at Xiao Xin Ling's room. He heard bursts of laughter, which sounded extremely jarring to him.
"Eunuch Zhao!" Emperor Cheng called out.
A moment later, Eunuch Zhao tiptoed in, "Your Majesty!"
Emperor Cheng pondered for a moment and said faintly, "Go and summon Yun Lao Si. I have something to say to him!"