Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 147 - 145 Arrival

Chapter 147: Chapter 145 Arrival

Mrs. Lan knew that they, mother and daughter, had no relation to Mrs. Liu. She felt the same about Xiao’er and his siblings. However, Shen Chengyao was different; he was Bao’er’s real uncle, bonded by blood. He wouldn’t abandon his own, nor would he abandon Bao’er.

The third and fourth siblings were the most emotional in this family.

But she didn’t know that the more emotional a person is, the harder it is to forgive when their heart had been deeply wounded by those emotions.

Deep down, Shen Chengyao regretted tremendously. He had always seen his nieces and nephews as his own children. Even if their parents were not good people, it shouldn’t affect the children. He had wished for them to have a good future, and that’s why he took them along.

But what was his eldest niece saying now? She felt no guilt, as if she had done the right thing. Maybe she even thought that throwing Xi’er out saved everyone else. That was a good deed, right?

The moment Xi’er was in the air, he wished it had been him.

People’s hearts are biased, and protecting one’s offspring is innate among animals. Regardless whether it was commendable or not, he was protective too! He had realized only his family would care about and protect his child.

He had treated his nieces and nephews as half his own. He never expected them to treat his child as he treated them, but even if they didn’t care about his child, they shouldn’t harm her!

Time and again, luck was not always on their side. What if next time his child died? Who would he mourn to?

"Sister-in-law, my child’s mother and I are of one mind. At dawn, we should part ways."

Mrs. Lan, no longer minding formality, grabbed Shen Chengyao’s sleeve, "Third Brother, if you abandon us, mother and daughter, in this barren wilderness, what if something happens to us? How could you face your eldest brother?"

He couldn’t take them to the Imperial Capital, or else, how could he face his daughter.

"I will leave a carriage for you. You should return back the same way you came." Shen Chengyao hastily withdrew his sleeve. Men and women shouldn’t touch each other, what would people say if they saw him entangled with his sister-in-law? Would he still have a reputation?

Master Shen had just been bandaged by Mrs. Shen after suffering some injuries, and was now able to join them, "Third Brother, your mother told me about the incident as well. It’s forgivable for a person to do something wrong when they are extremely scared. The eldest branch of the family didn’t do it on purpose. At that time, the situation was terrifying, with a wolf about to jump onto the carriage! Leaving two frail women here, in this unfamiliar, desolate wilderness, without your guidance, wouldn’t it be equivalent to having them killed?"

"What’s wrong now? It’s just like any other ordinary item, not a golden egg. Looking at how precious you’re treating it!" Mrs. Shen said dismissively.

"Dad, I must give my child and her mother an explanation. If I don’t protect my child, who will?" After hearing what Mrs. Shen said, Shen Chengyao was even more resolute.

"Why are you meddling in this? Can’t you just hide in the carriage if you have nothing to do!" Master Shen glared at Mrs. Shen discontentedly. He knew how cherished Shen Chengyao’s daughter was to him.

"Third Brother, the eldest branch of the family didn’t do it intentionally. They mistook Xi’er for a piece of luggage. If you leave these two women here, how will they survive? Since you brought them when you set out, you can’t abandon them halfway."

"Whether it was intentional or not, we never begged you to come along with us. You all chose to do so. Now, aunt has almost killed Xi’er, and we’re the ones at fault for not wanting to travel with her? We’re already being magnanimous! If it was anyone else, my father would have beaten them up! Grandfather, who knows whether Xi’er would be still alive if it wasn’t for the man dressed in black!" Xiao’er jumped in to answer Master Shen’s question.

"Third Brother, we’re not far from our destination. You’re making a fuss over a small issue! What’s wrong with bringing sister-in-law and her daughter along? Xi’er is fine now! Leaving them behind halfway isn’t the right thing to do either!" Shen Chengzong casually commented.

"Punishment follows wrongdoing, otherwise everyone would dare to bully our family! Do they think we’re soft persimmons, easy to pinch? We won’t take them along! If uncle thinks that it’s okay to bring them along, he can take them along with his family to the Imperial Capital. If anyone wants to travel with them, we would gladly welcome their departure!" Watching the sky beginning to lighten, Xiao’er was getting tired of this group and made a fierce statement.

The others fell silent after hearing this.

Xiao’er knew, as long as it affects their self-interest, nobody would speak up! They were happy to criticise when they were not affected. What an annoyance!

"Fine, don’t take us! As if we care!" Shen Bao’er, on the journey, realized that the lifestyle of the third branch was much better than her family’s, which made her envious. The people who used to be trampled under her family’s feet, those who never ate a piece of meat before, were now being served at every Post Station, while no one even glanced at her family. She felt aggrieved. Now that they were almost in the Imperial Capital, they were supposed to return. Why?

Couldn’t she go to the Imperial Capital on her own? It wasn’t far away after all! And the Imperial Capital was full of the rich and successful. Couldn’t she find a good man there based on her beauty?

Sticking with the third branch, she didn’t think they would find her a good husband, it would be better for her to rely on herself! Once she was married to a rich and powerful man, they would see who would dare show off in front of her!

Shen Bao’er thought furiously.

"Bao’er, you...." Mrs. Lan looked at Shen Bao’er in shock. What nonsense was she talking about?

Shen Bao’er interrupted Mrs. Lan and whispered something in her ear, after which Mrs. Lan stopped talking.

Shen Bao’er chose a carriage, and after Mrs. Lan had loaded their luggage, they left.

"Let’s dig a hole to bury these wolves and then set off." After saying so, Xiao’er picked up a hoe and started digging on the softer ground. The others followed suit.

By the time the sky was bright, they had finished cleaning up. Shen Chengyao found a water source for everyone to wash their face and hands. After eating dry food, they set off again.

The rest of the journey was rather smooth, without any further incidents.

The Imperial Capital, the political heart of the nation! The city gate alone was majestic and imposing.

Square green bricks built the tall and solid city walls. Each block had a deep sense of history, standing firmly like tireless soldiers, guarding and protecting the city.

The heavy city gate was wide open, standing erect were the city guards and gatekeepers.

Everyone entering the city was being checked in an orderly fashion.

Shangguan Xuanyi was standing on the city lookout platform, watching the flow of people below. He finally saw the carriages of those he had been waiting for.

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