Traveling through life as a widow: six sons to support her in her old age

Chapter 313 Asking for information

Zhu Peng got off the boat with some silver and several of his brothers, and the first place they went to was the home of the village chief Feng Tianba.

Seeing Zhu Peng, Feng Tianba immediately ordered several daughters-in-law to prepare wine and food.

Zhu Peng pulled him aside and said, "Brother, I came here to ask you for something."

Feng Tianba was full of disbelief, "Brother, you actually have something to ask of me? Do you look down on me? If you have something to ask, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I will do it even if it means death."

"No, it's not that serious, bro. I just want to ask you something."

"What did you say?"

"Has anyone come to your village recently, and is it a woman?"

Feng Tianba was startled. What does this mean? Has this woman done something wrong?

Tianba looked around and said, "It's not me, the village chief, who is gossiping. The woman is here. She is a foreign child and was bullied by her husband's family. She only remembered her brothers and father when she had nowhere else to go.

But her parents died a long time ago, and the original wife took pity on this girl and took her in. My wife said that the girl's body was covered with wounds, and it was complicated. I don't know how much suffering she had endured. Brother, you should take a look at this."

Zhu Peng waved his hand, "I'm not interested in this. Since there's nothing else to do, I'll leave."

"Brother, why don't you stay and have a meal before you leave?"

"Let's talk about it later. We are in a hurry to get on the road."

"Okay, then you can take these dishes with you. It will improve your food on the ship."

"Then I won't be polite." Zhu Peng said with a smile.

Feng Tianba laughed, "If you are polite to me, I will be angry."

After Zhu Peng and his group left with their things, Feng Tianba put away his smile.

The woman next to him came over and asked, "Dad, has something happened?"

"The woman Feng Nian picked up is probably not a simple person. She is so beautiful, and she can fish and do business. These are not things an ordinary woman would do.

The ship Zhu Peng is on is the royal merchant ship of the Great Yong Kingdom. So, tomorrow you go talk to Sister Wen Hai and try not to let Feng Qiyan come out."

"Okay, can't I go now?"

"No, what if Zhu Peng is watching us? Don't make trouble for yourself. Just do what you need to do."

Just as Feng Tianba said, Zhu Peng did not go far. Several people were drinking dumplings and observing Feng Tianba's house at the same time.

But after watching for half an hour, I only saw the smoke rising from the kitchen and a few children running around and playing, but I didn't see them coming out to look for anyone.

"Boss, another bowl of dumplings, please." Zhu Peng shouted.

"Okay, sir."

"Boss, why is the noodle vendor next door gone?" he asked casually.

"They said they had sold out the noodles and would only make 20 servings. They didn't dare to make more because their little sister was injured and couldn't stand for long."

"You mean the boss?"

"Yes, the boss who makes noodles."

"How did she get hurt?"

"She was so pitiful. She was beaten by a man and because she couldn't have children, she stayed in her husband's family for 15 years. After she came back, no one was willing to marry her as a successor because she couldn't have children. However, there were a few widowers who wanted to marry her, but she was scared by the beatings and didn't want to get married.

She has a good sister-in-law, otherwise who would be willing to let a divorced woman live at home? Look at my broken mouth, I've said too much, sir, here are your dumplings."

Zhu Peng ate the glutinous rice balls thoughtfully. He didn't want a woman who couldn't give birth, but beating and scolding her as an enslaver for 15 years was a bit too much.

Two hours later, Zhu Peng returned to the boat and said, "Third Master, there is no one in the village. There is only one woman who was divorced by her husband's family because she could not have children."

"I know, get out."

Zhu Peng walked out with his head down and closed the door.

Yu Zhen stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the endless sea. The determination in his heart began to waver.

Mom, where are you?

In the capital, Yu Zian had already gone mad. If he had not been chained up and had extra people watching over him, he would have been lost.

Ever since Lan Qiyan disappeared, his mental state has been getting worse.

He is mentally depressed and confused, unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy, and always lives in his own world.

Yuze was heartbroken, "Pingting."

Xie Pingting walked over and respectfully called out, "Big Brother."

"I remember when I first met you, my mother told me something: love can't make a career, kindness can't command an army, and righteousness can't command wealth. I didn't understand what it meant at the time.

Now I know that my mother is right. Once she takes action, it must be the final decision after careful consideration and after eliminating all possible consequences.

Mother gave us three chances, but each one was rejected because of our indecision. We all knew that what mother killed was not my little sister, but a fake one.

But we weaved a perfect lie for ourselves, which pushed our mother into an abyss of great pain.

In fact, I should have borne this pain. I am the eldest and should have protected her from the wind and rain. But what did I do now? I ignored her choice, acquiesced to her behavior, and turned a blind eye to her determination.

Mother, you must be regretful. You regret meeting us and saving us. How should I repent? When will mother forgive me? "

Xie Pingting opened her mouth, she didn't know how to answer.

If it weren’t for my mother, there would be no imperial merchant Xie Pingting today.

Lan Ranzhi cried so hard that her eyes hurt. "Husband, is there any news from my brothers?"

Yuze shook his head, “No news, the second brother has walked to our coastline, but found nothing, the third brother is already floating on the boat, he checked all the surrounding villages, and there are no extra people.

The Emperor has transferred Bae Joo Hyun back. Mother and he have been good friends for many years. Perhaps he knows Mother better than anyone else."

"Lord Pei and mother are close friends regardless of age. They seem to be fourteen or fifteen years apart. Maybe he knows about my little sister's affairs."

Yulin thought so too, otherwise he would not have transferred Pei Zhuxuan back, otherwise his father would have drowned in jealousy.

After returning to Beijing, Bae Joo-hyun did not go to the new residence, but was directly invited to the Palace of Tranquil Longevity.

"Long live the emperor." Bae Joo-hyun saluted.

Yulin supported him with both hands, "My dear, please don't be polite. Sit down and talk."

Pei Zhuxuan sat on the stool on the right, "Your Majesty, please speak."

Yulin started talking about Yushu's problem, which made Bae Joo-hyun want to go back to sleep immediately.

He finally heard the result he wanted, "You mean the funeral has been held for the eldest princess?"

"Yes."

Pei Zhuxuan was very disappointed, "The princess is not dead, why hold a funeral?"

Yulin was overjoyed, "Are you sure?"

"He's not dead, why are you so nervous?"

Yulin was a little confused as to why Pei Zhuxuan was so sure that her mother was not dead.