novelhk Chapter 266 Return of the property to its original owner
Chapter 266 Return of the property to its original owner
"Go in, and remember, there are many rules in Nanchong City, so don't cause any more trouble."
Xiao Zhixue turned around lightly and waved to Fang Jiawen and Fang Weiyi. The three of them got back on the carriage and successfully passed through the towering city gate and stepped into the mysterious and complex Nanchong City.
Inside the carriage, Xiao Wei couldn't help wondering, and looked at Xiao Zhixue and asked, with a tone of confusion and distress: "Third girl, why did you give them so much money? Isn't this obviously being ripped off? Can't we go somewhere else?"
His eyes were full of worry and love for his daughter.
Xiao Zhixue looked at her father tenderly, with a firm light in her eyes, and patiently explained: "Dad, although Nanchong City is remote, it is a gray area between the two countries, and the legal system is chaotic. If we don't pass through customs here, we may encounter military conscription on the road, and then the safety of you and your elder brother and second brother cannot be guaranteed. In comparison, it is obviously safer to spend some silver to avoid disasters. Besides, a mere fifty taels of silver notes is just a drop in the ocean in our space, not worth mentioning."
In Xiao Zhixue's heart, the safety of her family always comes first, and those gold, silver and treasures seem so insignificant in the face of family affection.
After hearing this, Xiao Wei remained silent. He just stared at Xiao Zhixue deeply, with a complex light flashing in his eyes. In his heart, there was a deep gratitude towards his daughter, as well as a sense of self-blame and guilt as a father.
He felt his face getting slightly hot and had mixed feelings in his heart, blaming himself for not being able to give his daughter enough protection.
Xiao Zhixue seemed to have already known this area very well. Even without Liu Yin's guidance, she could easily steer the carriage, weaving through the intricate alleys, and finally stopping steadily in front of the towering gate of Shengyuan Mansion.
An Ying'er and Mu Qin were waiting inside the mansion, with the door wide open to welcome every returning traveler.
Seeing the carriage slowly approaching, An Ying'er stood up without any hesitation, took two steps at a time, and walked out quickly. Mu Qin followed closely behind, full of anticipation.
Since Xiao Zhixue and Liu Yin left, Mu Qin temporarily lived in Shengyuan Mansion. She saw the "man" sitting in the main room from afar and immediately realized that he was the friend Xiao Zhixue often mentioned.
Her heart was filled with gratitude, and she couldn't wait to tell An Ying'er how Xiao Zhixue had bravely saved her, her words filled with excitement and admiration.
After listening to this, An Ying'er felt full of sympathy for Mu Qin's situation, so she pulled her to sit next to her. The two of them had a great conversation while waiting for Xiao Zhixue and her group to arrive.
It was during this conversation that Mu Qin was surprised to learn that Xiao Zhixue was actually a girl, and that her men's clothing was just a cover for her to enter and exit Nanchong City more conveniently.
After learning the truth, Mu Qin's original idea of marrying herself to him suddenly disappeared, and she felt that her idea was both childish and ridiculous.
An Ying'er was deeply moved by Mu Qin's story, and she hated Yuan Shang and others even more.
Thinking of what those bullies did to innocent women, she felt as if her heart was being gnawing at by countless ants, and the hatred she felt was beyond words.
If it weren't for the constraints of the law, she would really want to tear those bullies into pieces with her own hands to relieve the hatred in her heart.
Xiao Zhixue was unaware of the ups and downs of Mu Qin's emotions, and she did not speculate further.
She first arranged for her family to get off the car one by one, and then led everyone to the vacant courtyards in the backyard of Shengyuan Mansion.
For everyone, this was the first time they had stepped into such a luxurious mansion. They all seemed excited but also a little uneasy, just like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, full of curiosity about everything.
Xiao Zhixue gently told everyone: "From now on, this is our home. No matter what happens, we will be here, guarding and living together."
Her words were like a spring breeze that blew through everyone's heart, bringing warmth and hope, and making people full of longing for the future.
The various foods loaded on the carriage were carefully unloaded, and each basket and bag carried a heavy load of care and hope.
Men, women, young and old in the village gathered around, and everyone got a portion of precious food. Those empty pockets and hungry stomachs finally got the long-awaited comfort.
Before receiving the food, everyone worked hard to clean their own huts. Amid the flying dust, every drop of sweat was a reflection of their yearning for a better life.
When the house was fresh and new, my stomach started to growl in protest as if it had tacit understanding. It seemed to remind people that the reward after hard work is the food that will soon be in their mouths.
So, the villagers started to smoke from their simple but warm courtyards. The firewood crackled, and the smoke rose up, mixed with the aroma of food. Everyone's face was involuntarily filled with joy and satisfaction that was difficult to conceal.
This simple happiness is particularly precious after a disaster.
Xiao Zhixue carefully planned everyone's placement. She especially asked the clever Liu Yin to take good care of the elderly Aunt Sun, and arranged for them to live together in Li Huan's warm home, to be neighbors with Mu Qin.
Seeing that there were still vacant rooms in Mu Qin's house, he generously invited the lonely and helpless Kong Qiao and his parents to move in.
Mu Qin looked at this scene, the defense in his heart loosened quietly, and he did not raise any objections.
After all, the property certificate and title deed that belonged to her had long been kept by Xiao Zhixue, and she herself had long lost her sense of belonging in this empty house.
Instead of leaving it vacant, it would be better to let those who have been helped by Xiao Zhixue live there, which can be regarded as a kind of repayment for their life-saving grace.
After properly settling everyone, Xiao Zhixue set out on the journey back to Shengyuan Mansion.
There, her closest relatives and friends were waiting for her with great anticipation.
As soon as An Ying'er saw Xiao Zhixue returning, she couldn't wait to ask about the resettlement of the villagers, her eyes full of concern.
Xiao Zhixue responded with a gentle nod, and then began to arrange accommodation.
The two brothers share a room, showing their deep brotherly love.
Fang Jiawen and Fang Weiyi live together and their friendship is deep; the parents enjoy the rare quiet time alone, and An Ying'er also has a little world of her own.
Shengyuan Mansion is so spacious that it can easily accommodate all arrangements, and there are still a few rooms left vacant, waiting for future visitors.
Xiao Zhixue naturally reserved a room for herself, and when she turned around, she noticed Mu Qin who had been following her silently, and suddenly remembered that she had not yet returned the land deed.
She took out the documents that symbolized ownership from the space ring she carried with her and gently handed them to Mu Qin. Her words were full of apology and respect. "These all belong to your family. You should keep them safe. Although I have to live in your house now, I sincerely hope you can understand."
Faced with this belated return of the property to its original owner, Mu Qin had mixed feelings. It was an entanglement with painful memories of the past and confusion about the uncertainty of the future.