Chapter 317
316, Leaving (2 more updates)
“Let’s pack up and head back to the county town, we’ll leave overnight. I don’t want to stay here anymore!”
She had become utterly disillusioned with everything in Xiaohe Village.
She had completely let go of any attachments there.
As for the old Yuan man who had saved her, Xie Zhinuan felt a bit of reluctance, but also a sense of release.
It was better this way, out of sight, out of mind. Let the world see her as an ungrateful person, so be it.
“Are we leaving right now?” Xie Rong asked.
“Yes, we leave now. As for those things, they will be sent to the county town tomorrow. Let’s go!”
Once Xie Zhinuan said they were leaving, Aunt Chen did not ask any questions; she immediately started packing and loaded the carriage.
She went to tell the steward about the belongings that had to be transported to the county town, instructing him to have everything ready by the next day. The Jiji Grass still needed to be collected and stored in the house for now.
When the carriage left Xiaohe Village, Xie Zhinuan lifted the curtain.
Looking at the house.
She pursed her lips and her eyes began to redden slightly.
It was truly time to leave, never to return. The journey ahead was long and arduous.
Grandpa, Grandma, take care of yourselves.
May you live a long life, whether in luxury or glory, and always be happy and healthy.
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She let the curtain fall and hugged Xie Yi, kissing the top of his head.At least, in this another world, she had not only three pets but also a son.
“And you’ve got me, your third brother!” Xie Rong said softly.
Upon hearing this, Xie Zhinuan looked up with tears in her eyes and couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “Yes, I have you, my third brother. From now on, you have to protect me well and not push me forward whenever there’s trouble!”
“I definitely won’t. If anything really happens, I’ll be right there in front of you. Anyone wanting to hurt you would have to step over my body!” Xie Rong said seriously.
He reached out to wipe away the tear that had just spilled from Xie Zhinuan’s eye, saying with concern, “Don’t cry. It’s nothing big. You’ve got your third brother!”
Xie Zhinuan felt an even greater sense of poignancy, “You can’t even take care of yourself properly!”
She turned her head and wiped away her tears herself.
Xie Rong pursed his lips, “But I was just venturing out for the first time, and now I’ve gotten much better. Did you know? On my first day out, I lost the horse and never found it again. I went to a tavern to eat, ordered a whole table of food, and was almost tricked, nearly getting robbed. After that, I learned my lesson and only ordered two dishes and a soup, never daring to take out any silver again!”
Xie Rong recounted the embarrassing mishaps he had encountered on his journey.
This did make Xie Zhinuan laugh.
“Good, you’re laughing. Did you know? I can’t stand to see a young girl cry. When you cry, it messes me up. You look good when you smile-so pretty and endearing!”
Xie Zhinuan looked toward Xie Rong.
She knew he was trying to cheer her up and also thought about the difficulties he had gone through.
“Thank you, third brother!” Xie Zhinuan expressed her sincere gratitude.
It was rare to have someone cheer her up at such a time.
She could feel the sincerity and earnestness of Xie Rong’s efforts, as well as his care and protection for her.
“I am your third brother, after all. It’s what I should do!” Xie Rong said, as he peeled an orange for Xie Zhinuan.
He then took Xie Yi into his arms, “Little Ayi, come to your uncle. I’ll take you to see the horses!”
Leaving some space for Xie Zhinuan.
He was already aware of Xie Zhinuan’s situation with the Yuan Family and was thankful to old man Yuan for saving her, yet resented them for putting her in such a position.
A woman’s reputation is of utmost importance, but they had coerced her.
It was indeed detestable.
Xie Zhinuan looked at the orange, ate it, then leaned back on the soft couch, closed her eyes, and exhaled deeply, thinking of the Chu Residence.
In another place
Madam Yuan struggled fiercely, her heart filled with grievances and resentment. She flung Yuan Wang off, sat down on the ground, and burst into tears.
Yuan Wang watched, feeling utterly helpless, he squatted beside Madam Yuan, took a handkerchief, and wiped her face, “Mother, no matter what happens, I am your son. Whatever I do, I do for your benefit!”
Chapter 318