Chapter 1182: Finding Uncle Li from the Li Family
Upon hearing the news, Ying Xi's face brightened, "Then, do you know..."
Tan Ping nodded, "After your parents passed away, both you and your brother, along with other siblings from the Ying family, were sold. The relatives and friends who were originally close to the Ying family w...
Chapter 1181: Ying Xi's Matters
Ying Xi's grip on the reins tightened, and she asked in surprise, "Go to the prison? Miss, what are we doing there?"
Shu Yu lifted the carriage curtain, tilted her head, and smiled, "I promised you that I would find out about your mother and stepfather's whereabouts. Since we have some time now, le...
Chapter 1180: The Prison in the Prefecture
After waiting for quite some time, the tea on the table had been replaced with a new pot, and the inn's staff were looking at them with peculiar glances. San Lai Zi began to feel anxious.
He glanced at Shu Yu's table, but she gave him a calming look, so he had to continue waiting, fidget...
Chapter 1179: Parting Ways
Shu Yu nodded, "Yes."
After some thought, she cautiously added, "And your former shopkeeper, is the one who was sent by Gong Qiu to spy on the Meng family in Tianning County, won't be coming back."
The waiter gasped in shock, almost tumbling down the stairs.
Luckily, San Lai Zi and his g...
Chapter 1178: The Neighbors of the Meng Family
Meng Pei smiled at the man with the surname Yuan and said, "Yes, Brother Yuan, it's been a long time."
The middle-aged man with the surname Yuan widened his eyes in astonishment, "Chief Meng, you... you are really alive. When did you come back? Where have you been all these years? Ba...
Chapter 1177: Another Opportunity to Make Money
Yan Bo felt responsible for safeguarding the family's house, as it was their last refuge. If they lost the house, they wouldn't have a place to return to. Meng Pei couldn't help but feel emotional and said, "Yes, we will all come back. I've come back, and Ah Yun has come back too."
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Chapter 1176: Yan Bo Wakes Up
Fortunately, San Lai Zi and his gang were in the right place at the right time. They saw the old beggar stumbling around, looking unwell. Later, they noticed that he hadn't left his house for two days, so they decided to check on him. To their surprise, they found the old beggar unconscious and seriously ill...
Chapter 1175: Someone Has Their Eye on the Escort Agency
San Lai Zi whispered, "He's in a coma and has a high fever. He won't live much longer anyway."
He glanced up and lowered his voice even more, "We thought of taking him out and leaving him somewhere. Let him live or die on his own, and then our group can move in early."
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Chapter 1174: Not Afraid of Shu Yu
As soon as Shu Yu finished speaking, San Lai Zi burst into laughter.
"You want me to tell you? I won't tell you," he sneered, motioning to his companions, "Let's go."
He didn't take Shu Yu and Ying Xi seriously at all. They looked overly young and weak. What was there to worry about?
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Chapter 1173: Yan Bo's Unconsciousness
The waiter quickly closed his mouth and saw everyone going inside, so he hesitated for a moment before hurrying in as well.
Quansheng Escort Agency was originally quite large, and most of the front courtyard remained intact, but the back courtyard had been completely burned down.
Yan...
Chapter 1171: Unexpectedly the Hou Family
The woman was delighted. "It would be wonderful if we could run into her. Ah Yu would be surprised to know that Xiao Qing and I left Linzhang Prefecture post station."
Master Wan smiled. "Even if you don't meet her, it's alright. Didn't you write her a letter before leavi...
Chapter 1170: Meeting Master Wan Again
At the dock, there was an official ship moored not far from the large ship they were on. Several soldiers were guarding the ship, and there were several carriages on the shore. At the moment, several people were getting off the carriages and preparing to board the ship.
Among the group were ...
Chapter 1169: Gouwa Gets Chubby
In the following days, the group traveled on the water.
The large ship would stop at a dock every three to five days for resupply, and during these times, they would get off the ship and take a walk.
Although Gouwa still didn't speak, his health had improved significantly. Previously, he on...
Chapter 1168: Leaving the capital
The daily arguments at Aunt Hong's house continued as usual, but unlike before, Aunt Hong now had some confidence and did not compromise.
After bidding farewell to Aunt Hong, Shu Yu returned to the small courtyard in the south of the capital with Gouwa. Old doctor Zhao and Zhao Xi had already bro...
Chapter 1167: Sending Money
Chu Xian was Meng Pei's good friend. When Meng Pei rescued Song Xin from the Liu family, he temporarily stayed at Chu Xian's house. Chu Xian was the one who informed Meng Pei about the news of the Gong family's beheading, leading him to rush to the capital.
Although Shu Yu knew many people in the capit...
Chapter 1166: Asking Auntie to Help Keep an Eye Out
Shu Yu shook her head, "Leaving capital was decided earlier. To be honest, if you had sent Gouwa even one day later, we would have missed him."
Aunt Hong was stunned, and the young woman beside her was relieved.
Luckily, they sent Gouwa a day earlier; otherwise, he would...
Chapter 1165: Farewell at Hong Shi
Gouwa blinked, and this time he dared to touch the clothes with his little hands.
After a gentle touch, everything seemed fine. So he touched them again.
Shu Yu noticed his actions and saw that he liked the clothes.
She didn't bother trying any more outfits; instead, she prepared...
Chapter 1164: Buying New Clothes
Gouwa lowered his head, looking at the big steamed bun in his hands. Was it really time for breakfast?
Everyone else at the table was eating, and after hesitating for a moment, Gouwa finally held the steamed bun and opened his mouth.
The bun was soft and full of meat juice, causing Gouwa t...
Chapter 1163: Bewildered Gouwa
The neighbors mentioned that they had heard Aunt Hong and her daughter-in-law quarreling several times, but in the end, Aunt Hong always compromised.
As for Gouwa, the neighbors hardly saw him. He always stayed indoors and rarely went outside.
In such a short period, Ying Xi could only gathe...
Chapter 1162: The Situation at the Hong Family
Shu Yu was afraid that Gouwa might have some indigestion if he ate too much, so she led him slowly in the room while talking to him.
Although she was the only one talking, Gouwa remained silent throughout.
After walking around the room twice, Gouwa became tired. After all, he...
Chapter 1161: Clever Little Gouwa
Shu Yu exchanged a glance with Ying Xi and the latter immediately followed the woman outside, learning the address of the Hong family.
The remaining people in the room looked at each other. Shu Yu said to them, "Let's discuss things first, and I'll take the child to wash up and have something to ...
Chapter 1159: Hesitant Aunt Hong
Over the course of ten years, Meng Pei and Song Xin had learned quite a bit about the Song family from Song Xin's accounts.
Song Xin had a difficult time in the Song family, but Song Qing was the only one who showed her kindness. He was the only relative she cared about. Although she didn't approv...
Chapter 1160: The Child Stays
However, Dazhuang would look at the wooden bead every night. If the bead went missing, he would become restless and start making a fuss.
Aunt Hong tried to replace the bead with another similar one, but Dazhuang immediately saw through her ruse.
Thankfully, they had kept the bead hidden in th...
Chapter 1158: The Dropped Wooden Bead
Zhao Xi immediately stepped forward to stop Aunt Hong, "Auntie, you haven't explained everything yet. Don't be in such a hurry to leave. There's still this child..."
He lowered his head and looked at the child who didn't seem to have any reaction.
Gouwa looked a bit lost, not knowing ...
Chapter 1157: You Raise Him!
Aunt Hong stood up and pulled Gouwa over, her actions a bit rough, causing Meng Yunzheng to furrow his brows.
"I heard that during the big fire at the Song family back then, there wasn't a single survivor."
"There was one, Gouwa's father, Dazhuang, is still alive," Aunt Hong said. "At that tim...
Chapter 1156: This is Gouwa
Indeed, due to Song Xin's situation, the Song family had acquired some wealth.
Song Pei was in the process of finding a suitable bride when Song Xin encountered her troubles.
As for Song Qing, he was completely different from Song Pei. He and Song Xin were almost the same age and grew up togeth...
Chapter 1155: Song Family's In-Laws
Perhaps realizing that there was no way for her to escape, the woman became quiet after entering the courtyard.
She looked around the small and not very wealthy courtyard and sneered, but her eyes were filled with apprehension.
What if Song Xin's son didn't have much money and didn't wa...
Chapter 1154: A Child Forced Upon Them
When Shu Yu left the Qi family, it was already late.
She didn't plan to continue shopping outside. Instead, she returned to the south-side courtyard to prepare for the next day when they would start the relocation of Song Xin's grave. After that, they would leave the capital directly.
Chapter 1153: Shu Yu's Farewell
Shu Yu entered the shop and realized that it was just a gimmick. The shop claimed to sell exotic goods, but the actual imported items only occupied a small corner.
After looking at the items in the small corner, Shu Yu didn't find them particularly valuable, though they were rare in the Da Su Dynas...
Chapter 1152: I've Avenged You
Shu Yu "puffed" and spewed the tea in her mouth when she heard Meng Pei's sudden change of attitude. She stared at Meng Pei in astonishment, realizing that she was indeed too naive. Yes, she was too naive!!
Meng Pei continued to act like an amiable and understanding father, "I understand. You didn't...