12dz Chapter 355 Leaving the Prefectural City, Farewell
Chapter 355 Leaving the Prefectural City, Farewell
"Mother! Are you going to the prefectural city?"
Da Niu received this devastating news as soon as he woke up in the morning.
Lin Xi raised an eyebrow at Da Niu and slapped him on the head: "You're all a student now, what are you yelling about!"
Your mother and I will first go to the prefectural city to see if we can open an inn there. Once everything is settled, we will bring you over to study there!
"But……"
However, he couldn't bear to leave his parents.
I was already away from home studying, so I didn't see my parents often.
The teacher finally gave him a few days off, but unexpectedly his parents wanted to "run away from home".
It would be a lie to say I wasn't disappointed.
Gao Mengli pulled Da Niu along and patted his head: "Don't worry, we promise you, once the inn opens, we'll definitely come back and pick you up this late autumn!"
"Okay... okay."
Da Niu was also helpless. After all, his parents were used to being lazy and afraid of trouble. This was the first time they wanted to go out and expand their business, so of course he would support them.
"Then, Mother, please remember to write to me often."
The two were somewhat reluctant when they heard that they were writing letters.
After all, they were exhausted just handling the calligraphy brushes, but they couldn't refuse their son's request.
The two of them were used to leaving people with hope, and nodded to Da Niu.
As for whether to write it or not, we'll talk about that later!
Poor Da Niu, he hasn't received a single letter from his parents in six months.
Day three.
Amidst the reluctance of Da Niu and the villagers, the two set off lightly, carrying 10,000 taels of silver, and left the village with Jiang Bei.
Mengze brought along "Five Blacks" with him.
The remaining five, Hei and A Li, stayed in the village to manage the inn and other businesses in the village.
Ah Li needed to stay and keep an eye on Chen Xu, after all, one should always be wary of others, and Chen Xu was still observing.
Dou Weiyi escorted the group to the dock in Hetou Town, Pingyao County.
Dou Weiyi was truly heartbroken; his powerful patron was leaving to make his way in the world, and he was genuinely reluctant to let him go.
Holding Lin Xi's hand tightly, he said, "Brother Lin, sister-in-law, take care!"
He choked up as he said, then continued, "Don't worry, you can go to the prefectural city. I've already sent a letter to the prefect."
If he doesn't take care of you or help you, remember to write to me, and I will definitely send troops to raze his house to the ground!
Seeing Dou Weiyi with tears and snot streaming down her face, Lin Xi quickly moved away.
After all, it's true that he likes handsome men, but he can't appreciate handsome men who are sloppy.
He quickly tried to pull his hand away, but Dou Weiyi held it tightly. He tried to pry it off for a long time, but he couldn't. He was both angry and anxious. "Lord Dou, we understand. Please let go!"
Dou Weiyi gripped the handle even tighter: "Brother Lin, remember to write to me!"
"Okay, okay, let go!"
Lin Xi was so anxious that the veins on her forehead throbbed. She tried to pry Dou Weiyi's knuckles with her other hand, but it was like trying to shake iron; he wouldn't budge.
"If Brother Lin is lying to me..."
Dou Weiyi suddenly brought her face close, startling Lin Xi, who quickly gave Meng Ze a meaningful look.
Mengze understood; no one could take advantage of his brother-in-law except his sister, Gao Mengli.
He immediately drew his crescent-shaped blade from his waist with a "whoosh".
Dou Weiyi saw this, shuddered, and quickly let go.
Damn, his powerful backer has grown too big for his britches; he almost forgot about this.
He stood up straight, his eyes filled with resentment.
Lin Xi rubbed her reddened wrist and glared at Dou Weiyi: "Lord Dou, we're going to the prefectural city, not a one-way trip. We'll be back in late autumn to collect crabs."
Dou Weiyi pursed his lips. Of course he knew they would come back, but that didn't change his reluctance to let the two of them leave.
Gao Mengli clasped her hands in a fist salute to Dou Weiyi: "Lord Dou, please take good care of Da Niu. We'll be leaving now!"
After Gao Mengli finished speaking, she pulled Lin Xi, who was glaring at Dou Weiyi, onto the boat.
As Dou Weiyi watched the boat depart, she cried as if her parents had died.
He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped away his tears, and then held it high, chasing after the boat in the direction it had gone. "Brother Lin, sister-in-law, you must come back!! Remember to write to me!"
Gao Mengli and Lin Xi stood by the cabin window, looking at Dou Weiyi on the shore, their eyes also turning a little red.
Having been here for a year, Dou Weiyi is not only their friend, but also a local official.
The two were somewhat moved by their friend's kindness.
Suddenly, Lin Xi nudged Gao Mengli with her elbow: "Mengli, look, isn't that Qian Yun!"
Lin Xi had barely finished speaking.
Jiangbei rushed out of the cabin.
On the opposite dock, Qian Yun quietly watched their boat.
Upon seeing the young man's figure appear on the deck, Qian Yun, standing on the shore, smiled slightly.
Dou Weiyi wiped away her tears as she looked at Qian Yun: "Manager Qian, didn't your steward say you went to the next province? When did you come back?"
Qian Yun glanced at the person next to him, "Just arrived."
Fortunately, I caught up.
I received a letter from her housekeeper seven days ago. I traveled all day, enduring wind and rain, and finally made it back.
Dou Weiyi glanced at the departing boat, then at Qian Yun, who seemed to be in a good mood, and leaned closer with a sly look on his face. "Manager Qian, have you taken a fancy to Cousin Jiang?"
Qian Yun glanced sideways at Dou Weiyi: "If Lord Dou has time to joke around here, he should worry more about how to earn money so he can pay back the money he owes me as soon as possible!"
Seeing that the boat had disappeared, Qian Yun turned around and got into the carriage.
Dou Weiyi looked at the dust kicked up by the carriage, touched his nose and smacked his lips, daring to speak but not daring to be angry!
Although the figures on the shore could no longer be seen, the knowing smile that had been playing on Jiang Bei's lips never faded.
Lin Xi and Gao Mengli stared at each other, wide-eyed.
They understood each other without saying a word.
at night.
Da Niu tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
I got up, dressed, and ran straight outside.
Upon seeing this, Qian Yan'er, who was keeping watch on the roof, quickly flew down from the roof and followed.
Qian Yan'er looked completely bewildered: "Where is Da Niu going so late at night?"
Following Da Niu, they ran all the way to the Dou family's house.
The guards on night watch at the gate saw someone approaching and immediately drew their swords from their waists.
Upon seeing that the newcomer was Da Niu, he quickly sheathed his knife again.
The two exchanged a glance, and one of the guards hurriedly stepped forward: "Young Master Zhiyan, what brings you here?"
Da Niu's eyes were red and his voice was choked with emotion: "I'm looking for Xiao Xiao."
The two understood and immediately opened the door for Da Niu.
Not long after.
From Dou Xiaoxiao's room came Da Niu's crying.
Qian Yan'er jumped onto the wall, much to the dismay of the guards at the door.
Hearing Da Niu's crying, he frowned: "Sigh, so Da Niu misses Lin Xi and Gao Mengli, no wonder!"
He rubbed his chin. "There's absolutely no need to cry to Shawn Dou about those two!"
"My chest is definitely broader than that little brat's; he can lean on me!"
Upon hearing this, the guard at the door stumbled.
Does Qian Yan'er have some misunderstanding about herself?
This man wasn't even as tall as Young Master Zhiyan, yet his words were more forceful than the corner of a city wall.
The guards barely suppressed the twitching at the corners of their mouths; if it weren't for Qian Yan'er's superior martial arts skills, they would have burst out laughing.