In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1320 - 1228 Special Object

Chapter 1320: Chapter 1228 Special Object

"I must say, the Clan Leader is someone who knows how to be flexible."

Now, in front of so many people, he was able to set aside his pride, bow down, and truly stand out.

Su Pan’er studied him intently for a moment before turning back to Xiren.

It seemed that Xiren hadn’t expected the Clan Leader to be willing to swallow his pride.

But now that he had made a sufficient gesture, and with the Empress present, she couldn’t keep holding on—"This matter can’t just be left as is. My lord Clan Leader, you must beat the drums and gongs, clearing up this groundless matter to the public. Though I am but a woman, I too understand courtesy, righteousness, integrity, and shame. We must not taint His Majesty’s authority, nor besmirch the Empress’s name, let alone shame Zhou’s daughter-in-law!"

This was her still not satisfied, wanting the Clan Leader to clear her name in public!

Su Pan’er slightly raised her eyebrows and looked at the Clan Leader.

At this moment, the Clan Leader wished he could burrow into the ground, but with the Empress providing secure support, he had no choice but to comply in silent frustration.

"Since Zhou’s daughter-in-law has spoken thus, tomorrow I shall make it public."

As they were speaking, suddenly a rush of footsteps sounded outside.

Then, three children burst in: "Mother, Mother! Mum..." The three children lined up and rushed into Xiren’s arms.

Following behind them was Zhou’s mother, wiping tears from her eyes.

Xiren quickly embraced her two sons and daughter, tears unstoppable as they flowed.

Then she called for the three children to greet Su Pan’er.

Su Pan’er, not carrying any meeting gifts, felt somewhat awkward, explaining to Zhou’s mother, "Aunt Zhou, when I returned the other day, it was too late in the evening so I didn’t disturb anyone else; only Xiren helped make some food. Unexpectedly, it has stirred up such a tumult."

This was her clearing Xiren’s name!

Zhou’s mother kept wiping her tears, inevitably stepped forward to pay her respects, "Xiren constantly talks about you, Your Highness; she misses you very much. Now that Your Highness has returned, please stay for more days."

As the two were reminiscing, the Clan Leader led the Qin family members out promptly.

However, he was stopped by Su Pan’er.

"Clan Leader, wait a moment, I have something to ask you."

The Empress had questions, and naturally, the Clan Leader didn’t dare disobey. He motioned for the others to leave and stayed behind alone.

Su Pan’er found an empty house, then turned to face the Clan Leader.

"Regarding tonight’s incident, it really troubled you, Clan Leader. A woman’s reputation is very important; I hope you will pay extra attention."

"It was originally my fault, I dare not claim any troubles. Ashamed, truly ashamed!"

The Clan Leader bowed his hands.

Yet, internally his wheels were turning.

Why did the Empress return so quietly? Coupled with the recent disappearance of that member of Su Family, it was quite telling.

Now that he was still useful to the Empress, even if she wanted to deal with him, she would certainly hold back due to the Buddhist aspect and certainly would not punish him harshly. With that in mind, he had nothing to worry about.

Indeed, Su Pan’er needed his help.

She was determined to find Su Ke’s whereabouts. At the moment, anyone who had had contact with Su Ke was a person of interest to her.

"The Clan Leader should know what I want to ask you, right?"

The Clan Leader smiled confidently, for he indeed knew.

He then cupped one fist in the other hand and said, "Your servant, please speak."

This man was still an old slicker, unwilling to take any disadvantage!

Su Pan’er felt a slight sinking in her heart, but still steadied her mind, "Ke’er, along with a herd, entered Deicide Mountain and disappeared. Surely he must have sought you out before he entered Deicide Mountain, right?"

"He did indeed seek me out, Your servant."

The Clan Leader replied very straightforwardly, "When young master Su initially came, he was accompanied by several elders, and among them was Tiler Cheng from the foot of the mountain. They came to inquire about the situation inside Deicide Mountain. That night, we talked a lot..." Tiler Cheng naturally referred to Old Cheng who originally lived near Shuanghekou.

The Clan Leader then recounted the specific attitudes of the people at that time, and how they responded.

Su Pan’er listened carefully, yet she could not find any useful information from his words.

After the Clan Leader and others left, Su Pan’er thought for a moment, and considering Zhang Family’s young sister, she decided not to return to the Zhang Family as well.

She felt an inexplicable sensation, always feeling that Su Ke’s disappearance was somehow related to the dock at Shuanghekou, but the complete lack of clues really worried her.

The next day, as the Clan Leader greatly publicized, it was unexpectedly the Empress’s attendant who appeared at Qin Mansion, and it was the Empress who Zhou’s daughter-in-law had hosted. The news that the Empress secretly sent someone back to Luoyan Village was no longer a secret.

Fortunately, the Clan Leader, having received instructions, did not make public the news of Su Pan’er’s return.

However, there were many around Luoyan Village who recognized the true face of Su Pan’er. Unless she continued to change her appearance, it was likely that she would be exposed soon.

The Empress formally recognized Xiren’s status, and both mother Zhou and Xiren walked much straighter, looking much more spirited.

Especially mother Zhou!

Mother Zhou quickly found Su Pan’er, her face covered in tears, "To Ning’er, this generation is the only offspring left in this branch of the Zhou Family. Although he still has two sons and a daughter, they are indeed too young. I fear I cannot wait for them to grow up. I implore Your Grace, please find Ning’er and bring him back! I beg you..."

With that, she attempted to kneel before Su Pan’er.

Su Pan’er’s eyes reddened as she quickly bent down to support mother Zhou to her feet, "Aunt Zhou, don’t worry! I’ll do everything in my power to find them and bring them back safely!"

Su Pan’er steeled her resolve!

Not only was Zhou Ning the cornerstone of the Zhou Family, but Ke’er was also the only son of her parents! If she could not find them... how could she face her parents in the future?

She retraced the route that Su Ke had initially taken, revisiting all the places he had been.

Qin Family, Su Family, Lui Family. Where he had been, whom he had seen, and what he had said—all were within the scope of Su Pan’er’s investigation.

She traveled back and forth between several places over the next few days, always watching the river, now twice as wide as the original Shuanghekou, constantly puzzled by the lingering question: What exactly was hidden at this dock?

With endless doubts, she went to the last stop Su Ke’s group had visited—Cheng Family’s Tile Workshop.

After Old Cheng left, the tile workshop was closed for a long time. It wasn’t until several years later that an elder cousin of the Cheng family reopened the workshop to continue pottery extraction.

Still dressed as a man and accompanied by Xiren, Su Pan’er arrived at Cheng Family’s Tile Workshop, where the Cheng family members warmly welcomed them upon receiving the news.

"They indeed came before, and even asked us to produce a special object..."