Chapter 304 Returning home in glory
Early the next morning, Qianhuan went to the No. 1 Garden in the World.
She looked at Master Cai and asked again and again, "Brother Yunlong, are you really not going back to Qingxi County with us to celebrate the New Year? Wouldn't it be too lonely for you to stay in the capital alone?"
"Well, I really don't plan to go back to Qingxi County. Anyway, I don't have any relatives in my hometown, so it doesn't matter where I spend the New Year. Instead of running around, I might as well stay and take care of the store for you."
Qianhuan saw that he had made up his mind, so she didn't want to persuade him any more. "Okay, Brother Yunlong, since you have made up your mind, I won't force you. I'm afraid you will have to take care of the two shops, Tianxia Diyiyuan and Soy Sauce Shop, during this period of time."
Master Cai patted his chest and assured, "Qianhuan, don't worry, I have Master Cai here, and I will manage both stores well for you."
Qianhuan smiled and nodded, "Well, I feel relieved to have you here."
Seeing that Qianhuan trusted him so much, Mr. Cai couldn't help but reveal a childlike smile on his face.
He didn't understand what love was before, but later when he came to understand, he realized that he had always harbored a special feeling for Qianhuan. However, he had already made up his mind that he would keep this love deep in his heart and never express it out loud.
He didn't ask for much. Even if he could just quietly guard her by her side as a subordinate like he was doing now and watch her happy, he would be satisfied.
Some people always wake up very late when it comes to love. They don't fall in love easily, but once they fall in love, it is difficult to take it back. Mr. Cai is just such a person.
Qianhuan got on her own carriage and came to the city gate to meet up with the Chu family's convoy. The prince had already been waiting at the city gate to see her off.
The prince said reluctantly, "Huan'er, if it weren't for the busy affairs in the capital at the end of the year, I really couldn't get away. Otherwise, I really wanted to go back to my hometown with you to celebrate the New Year."
Qianhua smiled and said, "Silly boy, the capital is the most prosperous place in Dayuan Country, and the New Year celebrations there must be much more lively than in Qingxi County. How can a great war god general like you follow me to celebrate the New Year in a remote mountain area?"
The prince said seriously, "No matter how lively the capital is, I will feel lonely without you. As long as you are here, I am willing to stay in a remote mountain area."
The sudden love words made Qianhuan feel as sweet as drinking honey.
She walked up to the prince and gave him a big hug, then comforted him, "Zi Yu, don't worry, I will return to Beijing to accompany you after the New Year. I will also bring my parents to Beijing, so that I can celebrate the New Year in Beijing next year."
The prince's face became happier when he heard this. "Okay, remember what you said, you must return to Beijing as soon as possible."
Qianhuan nodded, "Yeah."
Chu Yichen watched the two of them saying goodbye from the side, looking so affectionate and reluctant to part, and he felt very envious.
At this time, the prince turned to Chu Yichen and said as if to claim sovereignty, "The journey is long, and I will have to trouble Mr. Chu to take care of this prince's woman."
Chu Yichen quickly bowed and said, "Your Excellency, you are too polite. Qianhuan is my friend, and I will certainly take good care of her. Please rest assured, Your Excellency."
After sending you thousands of miles away, we must eventually say goodbye. Under the reluctant gaze of the prince, Qianhuan got on her own carriage. Then the Chu family's convoy and Qianhuan's own two carriages set off to the south.
After nearly ten days of travel, the team finally arrived at the gate of Qingxi County.
Mrs. Chu had received the letter a long time ago and knew that Chu Yichen would be able to arrive home today. She was eager to see her son, so she waited at the city gate with her maid.
Seeing the carriage with the Chu family logo entering the city, Mrs. Chu immediately went to greet it. Chu Yichen also spotted his mother and quickly jumped off the carriage.
"Mother, it's cold outside, why are you still at the city gate?"
"Mother is bored at home, and knowing that you can come home today, she came out to greet you. How is your sister now?"
"Don't worry, mother. My sister is doing fine. The people in the Song family treat her very well. She is pregnant now. She is like a treasure in the Song family. You don't need to worry."
"With your words, I feel relieved."
Mrs. Chu was about to pull Chu Yichen into her own carriage, "Come on, let's drive home quickly. I'm afraid your father at home is anxiously waiting."
Chu Yichen held Madam Chu, "Mom, why don't you go back first? I still have to escort Qianhuan and the others back to Yunfeng Village first."
Qianhuan had already seen Mrs. Chu, and seeing that the mother and son were chatting, she did not get out of the car to disturb them.
Seeing that Brother Lin'an offered to escort them back to Yunfeng Village, she quickly pulled the carriage curtain and prepared to get off the carriage, while shouting, "Brother Lin'an, I won't bother you. We can drive back by ourselves."
When she got off the car, she politely bowed to Madam Chu, "Qianhuan greets Madam Chu."
Mrs. Chu looked at the woman who got off the car and was stunned for a moment. The person in front of her, who was dressed gorgeously and full of elegance in her every move, was actually the village girl Liang Qianhuan?
Seeing that his mother didn't respond, Chu Yichen quickly reminded her, "Mom, Qianhuan is greeting you."
Mrs. Chu finally reacted. Thinking about how the woman she used to look down upon had now transformed into someone so noble, Mrs. Chu didn't know what to say for a moment.
She was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's Miss Qianhuan. I almost didn't recognize you. I didn't expect that you have changed so much in half a year. It seems that the climate and soil of the capital have shaped people."
Qianhuan said politely and distantly, "Mrs. Chu, you are too kind."
Chu Yichen said with concern, "Qianhuan, let me personally escort you back to Yunfeng Village."
Qianhuan refused, "No, Brother Lin'an, I'm very familiar with the route from the county to the village, and I brought two guards with me. My uncle is still waiting for you to return home, so you should hurry back home with Madam Chu."
Having said that, Chu Yichen no longer forced her, "Okay, then you guys be careful along the way, I'll leave first."
"Ah."
In Yunfeng Village, Liu was still mumbling to her husband, "Qianhuan wrote to me before saying that she would bring Wenjie back to celebrate the New Year when he was on vacation. It's only a few days until New Year's Eve, why hasn't he come back yet?"
Liang Lao Er comforted his wife, "Chunxiang, don't worry. Since our daughter said in the letter that she would come back, she will definitely come back. The capital is far away from us, maybe they are still delayed on the road."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of children cheered outside the house, "Uncle Liang, your Qianhuan and Wenjie are back..."
When Liu and Liang Laoer heard the sound, they quickly got up and went out to open the gate.
I saw a group of children gathered around two luxurious carriages, looking at the carriages curiously and calling out Liang Laoer.
Only when they saw that the gate of Liang Laoer's house had been opened did they stop shouting.
At this time, Qianhuan and Wenjie also got out of the carriage. Seeing Liu and Liang Laoer standing at the door, the siblings shouted in unison, "Dad, Mom, we're back."
When Liu saw her children, her eyes were red with excitement. She responded loudly, "Hey, my good children, you are finally home. Mother missed you so much."
Liang Lao Er was also very happy. He followed Liu and walked quickly to the carriage. At this time, Qianhuan and Wenjie had already jumped off the carriage.
Liu couldn't help but hug her daughter first, then pulled her to look left and right, and then said with satisfaction, "Qianhuan, mother was worried that you wouldn't be able to adapt to the climate in the capital, but now I see that you have not only gained weight, but also grown taller, and your complexion is better than before. Mother is really happy in my heart."
At this time, Wenjie on the side also said, "Mom, don't just look at my sister, look at me too, I have grown taller and fatter."
Only then did Liu notice Wenjie standing beside her. She was worried that Wenjie would be unhappy because she was only concerned about her daughter, but she didn't expect that the child was not jealous of his sister at all.
Liu also looked at Wenjie carefully, then said with a smile, "Well, our Wenjie has indeed grown taller and fatter. It seems that you two siblings are living well in the capital."
At this time, not only were there a group of children gathering at the door of Liang Laoer's house, but even those adults who loved to watch the fun ran out of their homes one after another and gathered outside Liang Laoer's house.
When the villagers saw Qianhuan and her brother coming back in a luxurious and stately carriage, dressed in such gorgeous clothes, with guards and maids following behind them, they looked like the daughters and masters of wealthy families.
Some people couldn't help but say with envy, "Liang Lao Er, your family is so blessed. Now that Qian Huan has become the county lady, the style is different."
The other villagers quickly echoed, "Yes, yes, we are so lucky. It would be great if we could give birth to a capable daughter like Qianhuan."
Liang Lao Er, who had been silent all this time, said a little embarrassedly in response to the villagers' enthusiasm, "Thank you all for your kindness. It is really a blessing for us to have a daughter like Qianhuan in our lives."
Liang Lao Er added, "Not only has Qianhuan brought us honor, but now our Wenjie has also made it big and is studying at the Imperial College in Beijing. My husband and I have lived a very fulfilling life to have such a daughter and son."
The common people also praised Wenjie, "Wenjie is a good kid. He is able to study in the Imperial College at such a young age. He will definitely become a high-ranking official in the future. Liang Laoer and you two can enjoy happiness in the future."
Everyone was talking at once, all offering compliments. Liang Laoer and Liu were polite to everyone, but the villagers still gathered at the door out of curiosity, showing no intention of leaving.
Qianhuan asked Yinhua and Banxia to get some candies bought in Beijing from the car, and then distributed some to each of the children. When the adults saw their children getting candies, they said happily, "Liang Laoer, we won't disturb your family reunion. We will take the children home first."
"Okay, it's really not convenient today, we'll host you another day."
After saying that, Liang Laoer and Liu pulled Qianhuan and Wenjie into the yard, and the carriage followed them in.