Beautiful Peasant Girl: The Young Marquis's Beloved

After breakfast the next day, the Liu family's yard became busy.

Some people were busy weighing and loading mushrooms onto trucks, while others were busy packing marinated meat into ceramic jars.

Mu Lingxuan originally planned to take it back like this. It was Liu Xu who thought that since the military camp was short of food and grass, there must not be much salt. You know, people can't get motivated without salt intake, so how can they fight when the time comes?

So, she asked Granny Fang and the others to salt all the meat. However, she told Mu Lingxuan that she was afraid that the taste would change if left for too long.

As a result, Yao Lie and his team caught too many prey, and in the end, the five carriages could not fit them all. After all, mushrooms, although not heavy, take up space, and they were afraid of getting wet in the rain, so they could only be loaded in the carriages. As a last resort, Mu Lingxuan asked people to go to the town to buy two more carriages.

After everything was ready, it was almost noon, and Xu Ruolan asked the maids to prepare a sumptuous lunch for everyone. She was going to prepare some steamed buns and dry food for them, but Liu Xu stopped her. She knew that Mu Lingxuan and the others would definitely stay in town for another night, and Chang Yifei would help them prepare it.

Because of something else, they didn't drink at noon. Everyone had a lively meal, and Yao Lie and others expressed their gratitude to Liu Xu's family. In the past two days, they had good food and accommodation in Liu's family, and had the opportunity to prepare meat for the brothers in the barracks. Now they are leaving, to be honest, they are a little reluctant.

After the meal, Liu Xu asked Uncle He to bring the food up.

"Uncle Yao, this is the cotton-padded clothes and some braised meat that my mother and I prepared for everyone. Please accept one portion for each person."

"Xu girl, what are you doing? I told you it's just a piece of cake, why are you still preparing all these? Take them back quickly!" Yao Lie was of course unwilling to do so. Just kidding, the young general had already distributed silver to them before, and if he took some from the Liu family, it would be a bit greedy.

"Uncle Yao, I know what you mean, but if it weren't for you guys, I don't know what I would be like now. Besides, the things are not much, so please don't refuse." Liu Xu said sincerely.

"Yes, Captain Yao, let everyone accept it. It's winter now, and everyone doesn't have much to wear. You will freeze to death if you hurry on your way back. You can use these clothes! You can take this braised meat as dry food on the road. After all, you hunted it yourself, so don't be polite. We are a farmer family and we can't afford any valuables, so don't despise us!" It must be said that old ginger is still wise. After Xu Ruolan said this, Yao Lie hesitated.

He looked at Mu Lingxuan inquiringly. Mu Lingxuan nodded slightly, and Yao Lie agreed, "Then we will accept it. Yao Lie thanks sister-in-law and Miss Xu!" He bowed to Liu Xu and the others, and Liu Xu quickly dodged when she saw it.

The other soldiers in the yard stood up one after another, "Thank you, Madam Liu, Miss Liu."

Uncle He and others distributed the packages to everyone one by one. Everyone was very polite and took the packages and carried them on their backs.

At this time, Liu Xu saw Yue Niang holding two packages and handing them to Xu Ruolan. Xu Ruolan took them, walked to Mu Lingxuan, and said in a gentle voice: "Huai Jin, these are the clothes that Auntie prepared for you. Although the material is not as good as the ones you are wearing, they are warm. It's cold at the border, so you can wear them to keep warm. The other one contains the braised meat prepared for you and the Marquis. They are packed separately. One package is for you to eat on the road, and one package is for you to take back."

Hearing this, Mu Lingxuan felt warm in his heart and his face was moved. He didn't expect that Xu Ruolan would prepare it for him alone. He took it carefully, took a step back, and bowed deeply to Xu Ruolan, "Huai Jin, thank you, auntie!"

After another round of greetings, the Liu family escorted Mu Lingxuan and his party to the village entrance. Xu Ruolan also asked Mu Lingxuan to bring the cotton-padded clothes for the Han family guards.

Before leaving, Mu Lingxuan promised Liu Xu that he would help her find a martial arts master as soon as possible.

The cold wind was blowing, causing some pain on his face. Mu Lingxuan jumped onto his horse, bowed and said goodbye to the mother and daughter, then flicked the whip and the horse galloped away.

Liu Xu looked at the receding figure with some envy in her eyes. She wondered when she would be able to ride a horse like that.

When they could no longer see anyone, Xu Ruolan led everyone back home. The dust raised by the horses' hooves gradually dissipated in the cold wind.

On the third day after Mu Lingxuan and others left, Liu Dongcheng brought Liu Juan and Liu Chengcai back to Liujia Village. It was Chang Yifei who sent someone to send them back. After all, among the three father and sons, only Liu Chengcai was not injured, but he was also frightened in Chang's house and in prison.

The person who sent them back also came to Liu's house to inform Liu Xu and told him the verdict of the county government.

The Hu family and Chen Jia collude with Liu Chengming to murder the people. Their nature is bad, and their property is confiscated and they are exiled 2,000 miles away. Although Liu Dongcheng and his companions were unaware of it, they were accomplices. They were beaten with 30 boards in court and released. Liu Chengcai was spared because he was young and didn't know anything. After the execution, Liu Dongcheng divorced Chen Shuman in public. In the end, Chen Shuman was also exiled as a member of the Chen family. Chang Yifei also asked the person to bring a message to Liu Xu, saying that the things she asked him to do had been done.

After sending the messenger away, Liu Xu took He Lei and others to Liu Dongcheng's house. As Xu Ruolan was his brother's wife, it was inconvenient for her to stay at home.

Looking at Liu Dongcheng lying on the bed, thinking about the arrogance of the eldest family in the past, Liu Xu felt a little sad. Because Chang Yifei had asked the doctor to help check and apply medicine, Liu Dongcheng was awake at this time. Looking at Liu Xu, his eyes were very complicated. After a while, he said in a hoarse voice: "Xu girl, thank you!"

Liu Xu knew what he was thanking her for and nodded. "Now that you're back, take good care of yourself. We have a house and land at home. When you recover from your injury, I'll have someone teach you how to grow mushrooms. Live a down-to-earth life!"

Hearing this, Liu Dongcheng looked over in surprise. He didn't expect that the recipe they had tried so hard to get before, now Liu Xu just simply said that she would teach him... He felt a little regretful. If... If they had treated the second son's family well and had no bad intentions, would things have turned out like this? But there is no regret medicine in this world. Thinking of what his eldest son had done, he felt even more ashamed. He also understood that Liu Xu was showing mercy now, otherwise their family would have been exiled as well, and it was doubtful whether they could finally make it. Thinking of this, Liu Dongcheng's eyes were relieved, he opened his mouth, and finally said "Okay!"

Liu Xu went to see Liu Juan again. The girl who used to order her around was now terrified, as if she was afraid that Liu Xu would retaliate against her. Liu Chengcai also huddled aside like a quail. Liu Xu sighed and said nothing. She only told Huanxi and He Lei to go to the kitchen to boil some water for the three of them to wash up, and then she left with Qiao Yun. When Liu Dashan and his wife got the news and came over, Liu Xu was gone. He Lei and Huanxi were helping the others wash up.

When Liu Dongcheng saw his parents, his eyes immediately turned red and he struggled to get out of bed. However, his leg was broken before, and he was beaten with a board afterwards. Although the doctor had bandaged him, He Lei didn't dare to let him move. He could only lie on the bed and said with shame on his face: "Dad, Mom, I am an unfilial child and have brought shame to you two elders!"

The old couple felt bad when they saw their eldest son in such a state. The old man's eyes were red, and he tried hard to hold back his tears. He stepped forward and patted Liu Dongcheng on the shoulder: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Just stay at home and take good care of the fields in the future, and everything will be fine!"

Zhang couldn't stop crying. She wanted to scold Liu Xu for being cruel, but when she thought about the cause of the incident, she didn't say anything. She just cried and said, "My son, you have suffered so much!"

Liu Dongcheng was in good spirits, so he briefly told the old couple what happened after he arrived at the county government office. Zhang cried even harder when she heard that her eldest grandson was sentenced to exile. Then she heard that Liu Dongcheng had divorced Chen Shuman, and she finally had a place to vent her anger.

"Divorce her, divorce her! If it weren't for her and her vicious father, our family would have been in harmony. I was blind to agree to let you marry this vicious woman! She has caused unrest in our family and almost cost you your lives... I wish I could tear her apart!"

Liu Dashan closed his eyes, and after opening them, he looked at Liu Dongcheng solemnly: "In the future, just treat it as if there are only two children, Juan'er and Cai'er! People like him will sooner or later bring disaster to the family. Boss, you must remember that this is your own fault. If it weren't for Xu girl considering me and his father, you would have had the same result as the Chen and Hu families. Your mother and I are old, and we don't expect you to be as friendly and respectful as other families. We just hope that you can be safe and sound!"

"Dad, I understand what you mean! I will lead a stable life with my two children in the future. By the way, Dad, Miss Xu said...that after my injury heals, she will teach me how to grow mushrooms." Liu Dongcheng felt a little ashamed when he said the latter part.

Liu Dashan smiled after hearing this, "Good, good! This girl is very broad-minded! Dongcheng, you have been educated. Dad once heard someone say that it is the greatest virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. As long as you live an honest life in the future, I believe that Xu girl will not ignore you. But Juan'er and Chengcai need more attention and education in the future."

"Yes, Dad, I'll remember it!" Liu Dongcheng said, but compared to his perfunctory attitude in the past, this time there was more seriousness and determination in his eyes.

The family of three talked for a few more words, and seeing that Liu Dongcheng was not in a good mood, they let him rest. Liu Dashan took Zhang to see Liu Juan and Liu Chengcai again. Zhang was naturally heartbroken holding her grandson, and Liu Dashan scolded Liu Juan for a few words. Seeing that it was almost noon, Zhang asked to stay and make lunch for them.

He Lei and Huan Xi had already gone back earlier.

The two elders had lunch at Liu Dongcheng's house and told their son to have a good rest. Zhang said she would bring them dinner and then went back.

Originally, Liu Xu wanted to leave two people to help look after the family, but she was worried about this family. If the scar healed and she forgot the pain, they might think she was guilty and ask for more. Wouldn't she be a big victim?

So, when she heard the next day that Liu Dashan and his wife were taking care of them, she didn't say much. How could she stop her own parents from taking care of their son? So she just said, "Let them be."