Chapter 335: Heading to the Capital!

Chapter 335: Heading to the Capital!

The villagers were discussing lively, but Zhou Wuniang felt as if her heart was being cut into pieces.

She forced a smile and tried to join in the conversation. "What are you all talking about? So lively..."

But as soon as the villagers saw her, the smiles on their faces faded, and they slightly distanced themselves.

Zhou Wuniang's expression became stiff.

She had been forced into that situation and didn't believe that anyone else in her place would have remained silent.

But no one would listen to her explanation. Everyone thought that since the Yujia was looking after the whole village, how could Zhou Wuniang have betrayed them by colluding with bandits?

If something were to happen in the future, who knew if Zhou Wuniang might betray them first?

No one dared to have any dealings with her.

Naturally, everyone kept their distance, even more so than before.

Zhou Wuniang returned home dejectedly and was further blamed by her family.

"Outside, people were pulling faces at me. I don't understand, why did you have to tell those bandits what you knew about the Yujia?"

Zhou Wuniang couldn't hold back anymore and burst into tears. "I just showed someone the way, and now I'm considered a heinous criminal, is that fair?"

Wang Qianan, troubled by his mother's tears, sighed.

"Mother, don't cry. People just don't want to have anything to do with you; they aren't causing you any harm. With the Yujia's current influence, with a Provincial Champion in civil affairs and a general in military, they find you suspicious... There's no other choice. After a few years, when things have calmed down, people will forget about it."

Hearing her son say this, Zhou Wuniang cried even louder.

She really regretted it.

...

This time when Huai Ge'er returned, another major event was in the making.

He had earned many military honors after the war. This time, leading the troops to break through the Western Di court, he achieved great military success and was to head to the capital to receive his reward.

The issue was that he would most likely settle in the capital in the future.

Huai Ge'er intended to bring his entire family to the capital.

The members of the first household, Li Chunhua and Yu Daniu, naturally had no objections. Wherever their son went, they would follow.

Bai Xiaofeng was intrigued when she heard this.

Liu Ge'er had earned the title of Provincial Champion and would be going to the capital next year to take the imperial examination.

If they all moved to the capital, wouldn't it be easier to take care of Liu Ge'er?

If Liu Ge'er passed the imperial examination and stayed in the capital as an official, wouldn't it be even more convenient for them to be with him?

Thinking this way, Bai Xiaofeng also smiled, indicating she had no objections.

As for the third branch, Su Rouer and Yu Sanbao had even fewer objections.

Su Rouer's birth family had been exiled, so she had no remaining ties. On the contrary, she believed that the capital's prosperity would offer better opportunities for Jugeer and Mian Ge'er. It would be wonderful.

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were actually quite indifferent. They had originally planned to move to the prefecture city, but now it’s been changed to the capital. It doesn’t matter to them.

However, as elders, Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were both quite worried about Ah Wu and the others.

Ah Wu was also feeling somewhat conflicted. Although she didn’t really like the capital, she loved the Yujia family very much. Being with them made her very happy.

But—she didn’t want to leave her grandfather either.

With a worried look, Ah Wu turned to Grandfather Liu.

To her surprise, Grandfather Liu’s thoughts stirred a little when he heard it was about moving to the capital.

His eldest son was stirring up trouble in the capital, and his official position was almost stripped away. He had no intention of getting involved, but he was worried that if his eldest son continued to cause trouble, it might lead to a disaster that would implicate the whole family.

Grandfather Liu was planning to go to the capital.

If it came to it, and his eldest son really wasn’t suited for an official position, he would find someone to strip his son of his duties and make him a farmer instead.

It would be better than his eldest son creating a mess that would implicate the whole family!

What’s more—

Grandfather Liu glanced at Ah Wu.

He knew that Ah Wu would much rather stay with the Yujia family if it weren’t for him, her old grandfather.

Grandfather Liu firmly decided to return to the capital once more.

Upon hearing this, Ah Wu was thrilled. Although she had been married for five or six years, she was still like a little girl. She hugged Grandfather Liu’s arm and gently shook it, saying, "Grandfather, you're the best!"

Everyone then looked at Xingxing.

The little Xingxing sighed, looking troubled, and said, "...I was just talking to Daxisipo. I was going to buy a mountain near the prefecture city for her to live close to the city, so I could care for her when she’s old. The capital is so far away. Is it that easy to buy a mountain there? If I buy a mountain for Daxisipo, would she even agree to go to the capital with us?"

Xingxing decided that she would head over to Daxisipo’s place in the afternoon to ask.

If necessary, she would, like the village children, throw a fit, lie on the ground, and kick her feet.

Xingxing’s face turned red as she thought about it.

Wei Pozi was very much in favor of Xingxing caring for Daxisipo in her old age.

She knew that Daxisipo had taught Xingxing everything without holding anything back. For that alone, it was only right that her Xingxing should care for her in her old age!

"However, just in case, let Huai Geer escort you," Wei Pozi decided. "If Daxisipo is willing to go to the capital with us, we’ll all go to the capital together."

And so it was settled.

Xingxing immediately asked Huai Geer to escort her to Daxisipo’s place.

Upon hearing that they were going to the capital again, Daxisipo’s expression turned sour.

But when Xingxing’s eyes turned red and she said she would take care of her and support her in her old age, Daxisipo couldn’t hold her ground.

She stomped her foot angrily, saying, "What a misfortune! Why did I ever have the thought of teaching this little troublemaker medicine!"

Xingxing pouted, "You’ve already taught me. It’s too late to regret it now."

Huai Ge'er also said, "Before I came, I asked a soldier whose family lives in the capital. He said the capital is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with plenty of them in the area. Some of these mountains even have excellent hot springs. Many wealthy families have built their estates in the mountains... When the time comes, I'll probably receive quite a few rewards. If Xingxing can't buy a mountain, I'll trade for a mountain with hot springs, where you can live, grow medicinal herbs, and soak in the hot springs. It'll be absolutely delightful."

Xingxing nodded repeatedly and then tugged Daxisipo's arm again. "Daxi Grandma, if you still don't agree, I, I'll just lie down on the ground and start kicking and crying like the village children do?"

Xingxing tentatively stepped on the ground in front of her to see if it was solid, so she wouldn't get mud on herself. "I'll lie right here, what do you think?"

Daxisipo was truly amused and exasperated by Xingxing.

She pointed her finger at Xingxing's forehead. "I'm really scared of you!"

Xingxing broke into a smile through her tears.

The matter of the Yujia family's move to the capital was thus settled.

Li Chunhua mentioned this to Bai Ge'er, and his eyes lit up. "Going to the capital isn't a bad idea. It's about time we expanded our business there."

However, Li Chunhua still had a concern. "Fortunately, we haven't purchased a house in the prefecture city yet. When the time comes to buy one in the capital, and with so many of us in the family, we'll need a big one. I'm not sure if we have enough funds..."

Li Chunhua even considered using her private savings to help out.

She had heard that everything in the capital was expensive, and she was genuinely worried.

Bai Ge'er couldn't help but laugh.

With their current financial resources, they could buy not just one property, but three or five houses without any strain!

Didn't you see Xingxing's confidence and boldness when she talked about buying a mountain? She didn't even bat an eye.

There were quite a few people in the Yujia family worried about money. But just then, as if the heavens knew of their concerns, they were sent some money—

Previously, one of the two mountains exchanged with Xingxing by Lin Yang Marquis's estate had been found to contain a mineral vein!