The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 723 Angered Hatred (3)_1

Chapter 723: Chapter 723 Angered Hatred (3)_1

"I can’t afford it either! In that case, Zhao Yong won’t go!" Pei Qin nodded in agreement.

"Sister Qin! I want to go! I’ll go with Wendong to broaden my horizons! If Yonglin knew, he would definitely join us!" Xiao Yong stated firmly.

Pei Qin shrugged at the two guards. See! He wants to go himself; there’s no stopping him!

The two were nearly in tears, "Young Master Chang won’t go, he has to take the imperial examinations after the New Year!" they pleaded, looking at Mo Heng.

"He took the exam last year and knows what to expect. Perhaps this trip will elevate his spirits, and he might pass next year! I’ll make sure they return before the spring examination," Shen Songming promised.

Mo Heng had seen the people Shen Songming brought with him, all skilled in martial arts. If they accompanied them, it wouldn’t be a problem. "Once we get there, we’ll count the days and head back with the trading caravan ahead of time."

Seeing Mo Heng in agreement, the two went back inside to persuade Xiao Yong for a long while, but seeing his determination, they helped him pack.

Pei Qian was truly worried; such a long journey, even with Brother Songming, wouldn’t be much safer!

Shen Songming was completely at ease. Xiao Yong and Pei Wendong both knew martial arts, especially the two guards accompanying Xiao Yong who could fight off a hundred foes each. With them, what was there to worry about? If necessary, once they reached Guangzhou Prefecture, he would find someone to escort them back, while he continued on to Myanmar.

Having agreed on the plans, they went to bed.

The next day, they were up before dawn.

The large caravan that was loaded up yesterday departed first, heading for Yuanyang County.

Pei Qian also got up early, cooking breakfast with the cook woman and preparing dry food.

Pei Wendong and Xiao Yong changed into their martial arts attire, ate breakfast, took their luggage, bid farewell to Pei Qin and the others, and hit the road with Shen Songming.

When they reached the county seat, they called for Chang Yonglin. Without a second word, he insisted on going and ordered his servants to pack his bags.

Landlord Chang, especially Old Lady Chang, strongly disagreed and tried to prevent Chang Yonglin from going.

"Going with them, there’s absolutely nothing to worry about! Grandfather, Grandmother, please rest assured! I won’t be gone for long and will definitely return before the New Year! It won’t delay the spring examinations next year!" Chang Yonglin didn’t care about any preparations. Dismissing his servants, he summoned his two guards and followed suit.

Shen Songming maintained a very solemn and steady demeanor outside, bowing to Landlord Chang and Old Lady Chang, "Yonglin also calls me ’Brother.’ This journey won’t involve water travel; we’re merely heading to Jiangnan to purchase some goods and incidentally show them the various facets of life in different places. I will ensure their safe and complete return."

Chang Yonglin had already grabbed his bundle and came out with Pei Wendong and Xiao Yong.

Landlord Chang was counting on his grandson to achieve academic honors to bring glory to the family. But seeing the situation, there was nothing more he could say and let him go.

Old Lady Chang dabbed at her tears for a long while, "Take more guards! Take more!"

"It’s enough to bring the elite. The useless ones will only be a burden if there are too many!" Shen Songming clearly was not impressed with the martial skills of Chang’s house guards.

The group boarded the carriages and mounted their horses, taking a turn at Yuanyang and getting onto the official road.

Mo Heng watched them travel far, then turned back to the county school to ask for leave and explain the reason. Both Pei Wendong and Xiao Yong held official ranks and had to participate in the annual examinations at the end of the year. If they couldn’t return before the year’s end to take the exams, their names had to be recorded so they could make them up later, or else their ranks would be revoked.

With the departure of the three, the workshop was done, and the house suddenly became much quieter.

Pei Wendong and Xiao Yong had passed the examinations and were now studying at the county school, living in a small house in the county seat, which meant fewer people at home. Before, Mu Xiu and the others would still come back, but now they wouldn’t be seen for at least a few months.

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