Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Xiuying smiled and patted his shoulder, "This is what I should do."

In Xiuying's eyes, Chen Zexi has long been regarded as her own child.

Then he turned to Taohua, who was washing dishes outside, and said, "Taohua, you drive the donkey cart to take Awang back tomorrow."

Taohua was stunned for a moment, then nodded obediently, "Okay, Mom."

At night, Awang lay on the bed, clutching the new clothes tightly in his hands, and secretly swore in his heart that he would teach those who had bullied him a lesson.

The moonlight shone through the window onto his face, reflecting his determined expression.

……

Early in the morning, the friends gathered around Chen Zexi, each with a look of reluctance on their face.

"Brother Chen, don't leave. Stay a few more days!" Little Laoqi said, pulling the corner of his clothes.

Little Six also came forward and pulled him: "Yeah, don't leave! Just stay here and play with us."

Chen Zexi looked at his friends and felt reluctant to leave, with tears in his eyes.

If possible, he would like to stay in Futian Village with them forever.

Shi Liu frowned, feeling reluctant, but said, "Forget it, let him go back. He is the eldest son of the Chen family. When he goes back, he will have maids and servants to serve him whatever he wants to eat and drink. It's not like us here where we have endless work to do every day. Don't keep him here."

Shi Liu knew that going back was for his own good. She heard everything Xiuying and Chen Zexi said yesterday.

Everyone fell silent after hearing Shi Liu's words, lowering their heads with a dejected look on their faces.

Chen Zexi quickly said, "Don't think that, everyone. I won't forget you. I'll go back and take care of things, and then come back to see you!"

He stepped forward and shook his friends' hands tightly.

Xiuying's words "Time for breakfast" broke the slightly heavy atmosphere.

Everyone walked towards the dining table. Taohua smiled and said to Chen Zexi, "Brother Chen, I specially made the corn cakes you like. Come and try them." Then she pushed a plate of golden corn cakes in front of him.

Chen Zexi looked at Taohua and was deeply moved: "Taohua, thank you."

Everyone ate and talked, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

After the meal, Taohua carefully took a few corn cakes, wrapped them up, and handed them to Chen Zexi: "Brother Chen, take them back and eat them." Her eyes were full of concern.

She didn't care what kind of delicacies were in Chen Zexi's house. No matter how delicious they were, they were not as delicious as the corn cakes she made, because Chen Zexi loved them.

Chen Zexi took the package and nodded heavily: "Thank you, Taohua."

Two carriages, one in front and one behind, slowly entered the village. The horses pulling the carriages had bright coats and their hooves trod the ground vigorously. The servants sitting in the carriages were dressed in uniform and had serious expressions. It was obvious at a glance that they were from important backgrounds.

The villagers of Futian Village gathered around, their eyes full of surprise.

"What is this? I've never seen it before!"

"Look at this impressive figure, could he be a big shot from the city?"

"Big shot, what are you doing here?"

The children were even more excited and ran around behind the carriage, looking around curiously.

"Wow, this carriage is really big!"

"What a beautiful horse!"

The whole village became bustling with activity because of the two sudden carriages. People were whispering to each other and speculating about the purpose of the carriages.

Xiuying and her family stood in the yard, their eyes fixed on the carriage that was slowly approaching from the mountain road. Xiuying frowned slightly, secretly speculating about the carriage's purpose.

The children jumped and danced excitedly, "Mom, is this carriage coming to see us?"

They were the only family living on the hillside.

Taohua also looked puzzled, "I don't know, it looks strange and mysterious."

The carriage stopped at the village entrance, and everyone's heart was in their throat. The driver asked the villagers something, then whipped the horse whip and the carriage continued to drive towards Xiuying's house.

As the carriage got closer, Xiuying's family became more and more nervous.

Xiuying looked at the approaching carriage, turned to the children and said, "This carriage should be here to pick up Chen Zexi." She looked calm but could not hide a hint of worry in her eyes.

After saying this, he immediately ordered his daughters: "Eldest and second daughters, go and get the big round table and chairs in the yard; Third and fourth daughters, quickly make tea; Fifth, sixth and seventh daughters, go and get the cakes, and be quick!" His voice was crisp and clear, with unquestionable majesty.

The daughters acted quickly, each busy like a little top, the sound of footsteps and the sound of moving things intertwined.

After a while, the yard was ready, waiting for the people in the carriage to arrive.

At this time, the carriage stopped at the gate of the yard. Xiuying took a deep breath and thought: These must be Chen Zexi's family.

The servant respectfully brought a footstool, and the first carriage alighted a middle-aged man in his forties, with an upright posture and a dignified look.

He was wearing a suit of fine fabric, the fabric shimmering with a delicate luster in the sunlight, making him look very noble. His every move exuded an extraordinary temperament.

What was particularly eye-catching was the imperial green ring he wore on his hand. The ring was emerald green and transparent, and it was obvious that it was very valuable. In the sunlight, it reflected a charming light.

Xiuying and her family watched from the sidelines, secretly amazed. The children couldn't help but whisper, "This guy looks so impressive!"

The curtain of the second carriage was gently drawn aside, and County Magistrate Wu Baixi stepped down. He walked steadily, with a gentle smile on his face.

Today, he did not wear the solemn court robes, but a long brocade gown. The gown was plain in color and well-cut, which made his figure look even more slender.

This attire made him look more scholarly and less dignified than usual in court. He looked around, his gaze finally landing on Xiuying and Chen Zexi.

If Chen Zexi had not read the two books that Xiuying gave him, he would have walked towards the first carriage like a child who had done something wrong, and knelt down to admit his mistake to the person in gorgeous clothes.

But now, he ran towards Wu Baixi in the second carriage without hesitation. His steps were hurried and his face was full of excitement.

He hugged Wu Baixi tightly, his voice choked with sobs: "Uncle, I miss you so much! I suffered so much injustice from my aunt at home that I ran away."

Wu Baixi patted Chen Zexi's back gently, his eyes full of heartache: "My child, you have suffered so much."

Chen Zexi hugged his uncle tightly and continued to talk about his thoughts and experiences. Tears welled up in his eyes, as if he wanted to pour out all the grievances he had suffered during this period.

The people watching this scene couldn't help but feel sympathy.

Xiuying sighed slightly. It seemed that Chen Zexi stayed up late last night to watch "I Take Back the Three Hundred Million Fortune After Rebirth".

The children stood there quietly, not daring to make a sound...