The Farm Girl’s Charismatic Fortune
Chapter 100 - 97: A Generous Reward

Chapter 100: Chapter 97: A Generous Reward

Indeed, children could communicate best with other children. With Xuanbao and Zhang Jie’s persuasion, the kids all cooperated nicely.

Yan Heng and the Feiyan Army both sighed in relief and hurriedly carried the children down the mountain.

When Yan Heng went to carry Xuanyuan Que, Xuanyuan Que refused, "I’ll walk on my own."

Accustomed to solitude for thousands of years, he didn’t like the scent of others on him.

Ruo Xuan said, "I’ll also walk on my own."

Zhang Jie had already been picked up by a soldier, and seeing this, she also said, "I’ll walk on my own, too."

The other children, seeing this, also said one after another, "I’ll walk on my own!"

"I’ll walk on my own!"

...

Well, that makes things easier! Yan Heng then said, "The mountain road is difficult to navigate; hold onto the soldiers’ hands as you walk down."

Xue Jiajie immediately ran over and took Ruo Xuan’s hand, "Fairy sister, let me hold you; I am strong, I will protect you."

Ruo Xuan smiled sweetly, "Thank you. But I don’t need protection, I can protect myself."

Zhang Jie glared at Xue Jiajie, "Did you hear that? Xuanbao doesn’t want to hold hands with you!"

She wanted to hold hands with Xuanbao!

How could this person beat her to it!

Xuanbao’s other hand was holding Xiaobai; she had no hands left to hold hers.

Xue Jiajie, holding Ruo Xuan’s hand, shook it proudly, "Xuanbao said she doesn’t need protection, not that she doesn’t want to hold hands with me. Right, Xuanbao?"

Zhang Jie pulled at Ruo Xuan’s clothes and stared at Xue Jiajie fiercely, "Xuanbao, is it that you don’t want to hold his hand and want to hold mine instead?"

Ruo Xuan: "..."

That’s not it, she wanted to hold both of their hands!

But could she possibly give the puppy to Divine Lord Xuanyuan to hold?

She looked at Xuanyuan Que pleadingly.

Xuanyuan Que said indifferently, "Uncle, the mountain roads are tough; it’s better to let the soldiers carry us down. Especially since there are a few children who are extremely weak and need to be carried."

Originally, those children in the cave had nearly lost their lives. Now they had been rescued, but their bodies were still fragile, and they couldn’t walk on their own.

Yan Heng swiftly picked up his nephew and said anxiously, "The mountain roads are treacherous; you are all still young. It’s safer for adults to carry you. Otherwise, you might roll down the mountain! Let’s go! Everyone, carry the children cautiously!"

Ruo Xuan nodded her head vigorously, "Right! We should let the soldier brothers carry us down the mountain!"

After saying that, she withdrew her hand and ran to the best-looking Uncle Yan Shan, "Uncle Yan Shan, will you carry me down the mountain?"

Yan Shan joyfully picked up Ruo Xuan, "Sure!"

Zhang Jie and Xue Jiajie were picked up by two soldiers, and they glared at each other fiercely!

The other soldiers also picked up the rest of the children and descended the mountain. The other kids, only three or four years old, were still the rulers of the roost at home, but quails outside.

Because the soldiers were carrying children, they dared not be careless and walked slower down the mountain, which took longer.

They had already spent a lot of time listening to those people confess on the mountain. By the time they reached the foot of the mountain and led the children out of the Ministry of Defense’s restricted area, it was almost noon.

At the foot of the mountain, Lord County Magistrate, upon receiving Yan Heng’s message, waited there with a large group of Yamen runners.

He also notified some parents who had lost their children to come and identify their own kids.

Of course, due to limited time, not everyone had been fully notified.

As soon as Zhang Jie saw Lord County Magistrate and her eldest brother, she immediately broke free from the soldier’s grip and ran over, "Daddy! Big brother!"

Initially wanting to throw herself into her father’s arms, but on second thought, with the scent of her father’s sweat on her, she turned and jumped into her brother’s arms instead!

Lord County Magistrate, who had already opened his arms: "..."

Zhang Qian stepped forward and embraced his little sister.

Seeing their own parents, the other children also quickly wriggled free from the soldiers and ran towards them, "Daddy!"

"Mommy!"

...

The area at the foot of the mountain was instantly filled with cries once again.

Ruo Xuan couldn’t help but raise her voice, "Stop crying! My parents haven’t come, and I haven’t cried, so why are you?"

They cry when they don’t see their parents, and they cry when they do; why do these children love to cry so much?

Upon hearing her words, all the children held back their tears!

Poor Xuanbao!

Her parents must not love her; that’s why they haven’t come for her!

This scene made the parents both sad and happy. Happy because their children had finally been found, and sad because, having been lost once, the children seemed to have matured, stopping their crying as soon as they were told.

In the past, no amount of soothing would have been enough!

Xue Jiajie also felt that Xuanbao was too pitiful. She must be the daughter of a concubine, unloved by her father and mother, thus neglected!

Xue Jiajie said, "Xuanbao, since your parents haven’t come, why don’t you come home with me? I’ll let my parents be yours! My father is the richest man, and he has a lot of silver to buy you delicious food!"

Richest man Xue Hai: ...

Did he lose a son but gain a pair in return?

Not bad at all!

Truly his own son, like father like son! He never makes a losing deal!

This little girl is really beautiful!

So beautiful and cute; my son has good taste!

Zhang Jie broke free from her brother’s embrace to pull on Xuanbao, "Xuanbao, you come home with me. My dad is the County Magistrate, he is like a father to all the people, so he’s your dad too!"

Xue Jiajie also broke free from his own father’s hug to grab Xuanbao, "I was the first one to invite Xuanbao to my home. Why do you always have to compete with me?"

Zhang Jie retorted, "Xuanbao knew me first, you’re the one who’s competing with me!"

Ruo Xuan quickly intervened, "I’m going back to my own home!"

Xue Jiajie said, "Did you hear that? Xuanbao isn’t going to your house! Xuanbao, I’ll come to see you tomorrow to play!"

Zhang Jie insisted, "I was the first to say I’d go to Xuanbao’s house, you’re not allowed!"

"I will go..."

And then the two children started arguing again!

Zhang Qian busily tried to mediate between the two children, asking them not to fight.

Ruo Xuan glanced at their faces and silently backed out of the battlefield; it was impossible for them not to argue!

County Magistrate Zhang addressed Yan Heng with a bow, "The official pays respect to the Princely Heir. Thank you for saving my daughter and these other children."

Yan Heng looked at the little person beside him and smiled, "You needn’t be so formal. Actually, the rescue of these children was possible because..."

Xuanyuan Que interjected, "It was Xuanbao who saw your daughter being carried away by someone. She followed, and I just happened to see her following a stranger, so I followed as well."

Hearing this, County Magistrate Zhang bowed to Ruo Xuan, "Uncle Zhang thanks Lady Xuanbao! You’ve been a great help to me again this time! I will definitely bring Jiejie to your home personally to express our gratitude another day!"

Ruo Xuan gestured dismissively like a little adult, "Lord County Magistrate, no need for such formality. Just don’t forget to give me my reward money!"

Yan Heng couldn’t help but laugh. Was this little girl fixated on money?

County Magistrate Zhang, who had only brought two hundred silver notes with him, said with a smile, "This is the Governor’s Office’s reward of two hundred silver. There are also other rewards offered by people who lost their children and offered a hefty sum for their return; I will send it to you another day."

The reward set by the Governor’s Office was actually only one hundred silver; the other hundred was added by himself.

Another day he would certainly bring a generous gift when he visited!

Only then did Zhang Jie realize it was Xuanbao who had saved her. She quickly said, "Dad, let’s go to her home to express our thanks tomorrow!"

"Haha, alright..." Tomorrow he would send his wife first, as the case was quite significant and had far-reaching implications; he needed to deal with it first.

Seeing this, Xue Jiajie didn’t want to be outdone, "Dad, Xuanbao saved me, why aren’t you offering a thank-you gift?"

So much for the notion of his father being the richest man in Shengping Prefecture!

Why so stingy?