In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1071 - 1066: Those So-Called Friends!

Chapter 1071: Chapter 1066: Those So-Called Friends!

At this moment, Qin Yu had no idea that Shuang’er had not dared to inquire about Qin Hao. To get the task over with, she casually had the purchasing person relay a couple of messages.

Qin Yu unexpectedly took them as truth!

The day was terribly cold, and Qin Yu hurried back to the Qin Family’s Mansion. The next morning, before dawn had broken, he rushed to the postal relay station to seek information about Qin Hao.

There were only a few routes to Qiongzhou, either by land or by water. If the government officers escorting Qin Hao took the water route, even if they wanted to ask, they’d likely find out nothing.

Fortunately, diligence pays off, and Qin Yu soon found out that the hasty government officers had taken the land route, moving along the official roads from station to station.

Qin Yu exhaled a deep breath of relief! As long as the green hills are there, one need not worry about firewood.

Thankfully, Qin Hao’s life was preserved!

Five days later.

On the way to Qiongzhou.

The Qin Hao whom Qin Yu thought about incessantly was sitting in a shared room at an Inn, his feet bearing heavy iron chains that had already chafed the skin on his ankles raw; with every step, he dragged along a series of clattering sounds that brought piercing pain.

Beyond that, the shared room was particularly narrow and crowded, each breath felt as though it was stifling, suffocating him. It was a bitter taste of suffering for Qin Hao.

Reflecting on the days since his return to the Capital City, although he didn’t indulge in luxury every day, he never worried about clothing or food. Every two or three days, he’d call his friends for a gathering, with a bunch of his Fox Friends and Dog Friends strutting around, acting all high and mighty, never considering others above himself.

Just as those friends claimed, behind him stood the current Emperor—His Majesty; who would dare not give face to the Emperor?

Yet he never anticipated that he would suffer such a tremendous downfall!

Those so-called sworn friends, blood brothers, vanished one after another when the trouble started, each only sweeping the snow from his own doorstep. They not only failed to help him escape the charges but also pushed him deeper into the pit.

He didn’t hate the Teacher of the Previous Emperor who was determined to take his life; instead, he utterly despised those so-called "friends"!

His downfall today was inseparable from their instigation!

"Stop daydreaming, wretch! Here’s your food."

One of the escorting government officers brought down a bowl of food, carelessly tossing it at Qin Hao’s feet, with an extremely unpleasant tone.

That bowl rolled around on the ground, spinning several times before coming to a stop, most of its contents spilling out, which immediately reddened Qin Hao’s eyes.

"You..."

He wanted to explode in anger, but the words reached his lips and he swallowed them hastily.

The food had been scattered amongst filth—how could he eat it? But without eating, he had been starved since last night, his stomach in knots. If he didn’t eat now, he feared he wouldn’t be able to walk tomorrow.

"What’s wrong, don’t feel like eating, is that it?"

The government officer suddenly sneered several times, stepping closer to Qin Hao.

"No, no, it’s just that I’m not hungry yet..."

Qin Hao forcefully swallowed several gulps of saliva, holding back the words he intended to say. He was no longer the person he once was and couldn’t afford to offend these officers at this moment; otherwise, he’d truly be in an unsalvageable situation!

He forced a smile and tried his best to bend down to reach for the bowl on the ground.

But the yoke that locked his neck and hands was wide and large, blocking his view, making it impossible for him to reach the bowl on the floor. He had to kneel down, stretching his neck out in a bowing posture, and, like a dog, lay on the ground to eat.

His humility finally satisfied the officers, who nodded in approval.

One of them spoke in a bizarre tone, "Heh heh heh... at least you have some self-awareness. In the past, yep! There were plenty like you, who still thought they were those Imperial Court-appointed officials. When they ended up in our hands, they still strutted around! No choice, we brothers just had to let them see what we were capable of!"

"Exactly, exactly, the officer sure has a way with teaching a lesson."

Qin Hao maintained a facade of pleasantness, but under his breath, he angrily cursed these people’s ancestors for eighteen generations.

"Just wait until I make a comeback, until I return to the Capital City... I’ll show you all, you sons of bitches!"

Qin Hao kept up appearances, making a great effort to eat the food in his bowl.

Today’s food was exceptionally lavish, with not only meat but also a chicken leg. Qin Hao wolfed it down, trying hard to fill his stomach.

The four government officers escorting Qin Hao exchanged glances, then reluctantly sat down together to start drinking and eating meat, their laughter boisterous and loud.

Qin Hao meticulously finished every bit of the food on the ground, not willing to waste even a little bit.

After having his fill and quenching his thirst, he finally flopped to the ground, burping contentedly. It was just ordinary food after all, something he wouldn’t have even glanced at in the past. But now, it had become a delicacy in his eyes. It’s hard to clearly define the nature of humans.

"Are you full? If not, why don’t you have a couple more bowls of wine to warm up?"

One of the government officers turned his head and seemed to ask casually.

They were willing to let him drink?

Qin Hao’s eyes lit up! The weather was getting colder by the day, especially at night when it was even colder.

If he could drink a few bowls of wine, it might help him resist the cold of the night...

"Can I really?"

He quickly sat up and asked with some hesitation.

"Sure, it’s just two bowls of wine, what’s the harm in that."

The officer was easy to talk to, nonchalantly filled a cup, and brought it to Qin Hao’s lips. Qin Hao’s eyes rounded in anticipation as he rushed to drink from the bowl, careful not to spill a drop. After finishing one cup, he licked his lips with an unsatisfied look, his gaze frequently falling back on the table of wine.

"What’s the matter, still hungry?"

The officer roared with laughter and poured another bowl of wine for him to drink.

After two cups of wine, Qin Hao relaxed considerably, feeling a bit lightheaded.

"Brother, I’ll remember this kindness, these bowls of wine from you today. One day, if Qin Hao returns to the Capital, I’ll definitely repay your generosity. Certainly, certainly..."

The officer watching him didn’t move for a long time.

Then suddenly, the officers burst into laughter, bending forward and back, obviously very amused.

"What are you laughing at? Do you not believe that I have the ability to return to the Capital?"

After gulping down two bowls of wine, Qin Hao felt quite airy and couldn’t bear the mocking laughter.

He too started laughing, "Have you not considered who stands behind me? It’s none other than His Majesty, His Majesty! What kind of status is that? Don’t look down on me for being destitute now. In the future, Qin Hao will definitely return to the Capital City and stand in the Jinluan Bao Hall once more!"

The officers who were laughing gradually ceased their laughter as he spoke. The previous officer turned around, picked up a drinking cup, filled it, and began to sip slowly.

Another officer picked up the wine jar and filled a bowl, then passed it to Qin Hao’s lips, "So you say, you must be someone of great capability. Such a pity, such a pity..."

Qin Hao was eating heartily, but with this bowl of wine, he drank noticeably slower.