It's more than 400 miles, and if you ride a fast horse, you can get there in one day. But if you take a carriage with so many people, it will take at least two days, or even three days.

Everything was ready, and Mr. Chu also asked for leave from the provincial government. When he heard that his daughter had been found, Lord Tu was very straightforward and directly gave him ten days of leave.

So there is still plenty of time.

Qiao Jian'er sat in the carriage, talking to Old Madam Chu and Old Man Chu. Dacheng followed beside them on horseback, with countless doubts in his mind.

Why are there a group of people when we go back? Why do Kamaer and this family seem to be very familiar with each other? It seems like they are still going to Datian Village.

He knew nothing of any of this.

However, there is no need to doubt anything that Jianer does.

"So Sisi was thrown into your Datian Village. No wonder you were able to find her so quickly." Old Madam Chu sighed, "When I first saw Jian'er, I knew we were destined to be together. I never thought it would be so fateful that you helped us two elders find our daughter."

It was as if God had specially arranged for the sickle to come to them.

Qiao Jianer secretly said in her heart, you don’t know that there is a greater fate between us.

"How is Sisi now? Is she okay? How does that family treat her?" asked Old Master Chu.

Since we are in the village, we don’t ask for good living conditions, we just hope that the family is generous.

"She's fine, without any troubles. Her adoptive parents treat her like their own, and they have a daughter."

"She has a daughter." Madam Chu smiled delightedly. "Yes, why didn't I think of that? Sisi is 28 years old. She must have been married and had children."

Thinking about how Sisi was taken away as a baby, and how she grew up, got married, and had children without them seeing her, Mrs. Chu was filled with mixed emotions.

I don’t know why, but I feel a little sad.

"Then what about the family she married into? Are they good to her?" Old Madam Chu thought of another key point.

Qiao Jian'er was silent for a moment, but just a tiny pause made the two elders feel extremely uneasy.

"I've returned home after my divorce and am now at my parents' home. Everything is going well."

This kind of thing cannot be concealed, so it is better to tell it from the beginning.

Otherwise, when I go to the Qiao family, the elders will also ask, you are 28 years old, haven’t you ever been married?

Now, let them accept this fact.

Two lines of clear tears rolled down in Old Madam Chu's hollow eyes.

As long as life is barely bearable, which woman would go back to her parents' home? She must be forced to do so. I can't imagine how miserable Sisi would be after getting married.

Wait, divorce?

Mr. Chu quickly asked, "Didn't he get divorced?"

"That family is so selfish and heartless that they didn't even want to give me a divorce. They wanted to throw me out of the house. They wanted me to be their daughter-in-law and never marry again, or return to my parents' home. I would have to die away from home."

The two elders trembled all over when they heard this. Old Madam Chu stared into space, and Old Man Chu's beard twitched.

Qiao Jianer continued, "Miss Chu's family fought against that family, got a divorce, and gained a good reputation."

If you really can't live together anymore, getting a divorce letter is the best situation.

"Nowadays, Miss Chu lives a good life every day."

The two elders of the Chu family breathed a sigh of relief.

Madam Chu said, "Many families' daughters suffer a lot of grievances after getting married. Even if they die in their husband's family, they can't return to their parents' home. Among them, the unwillingness of their parents to accept them is also an important reason."

"They are really kind to fight so hard for an adopted daughter."

"Sisi is not having a good time in her husband's family, and they must be feeling very sad too."

She didn't ask why she wanted to marry into such a family, because there were too many people who could pretend, or some people would change later.

The affairs of the world and human hearts are inherently unpredictable. The Chu family is in officialdom, so don’t they understand this truth?

After going through many hardships, happiness will come. As long as Sisi is doing well now and as long as the family can be reunited, it is a blessing.

"What does Sisi like to eat? I was in a hurry when I left home and forgot to ask. I'll buy it for her when we get to the county town or town."

"I don't mind eating anything. I have a good appetite and I eat everything."

"What color clothes would you like to wear? Alas, I can't wear brocade, but I will buy the best fine cotton."

"I'm not picky, as long as it fits. We have enough food and clothes at home." Qiao Lianer said.

Madam Chu smiled and patted the back of her hand. "Having food and clothes is one thing, but eating well and dressing well is another. To be honest with you, Jian'er, we brought all our belongings out this time just to make it up to Sisi."

"Although the Chu family is humble, it is still wealthier than the average farmer's family. We should be able to help Sisi live a better life."

Qiao Jian'er was a little surprised. The Chu family was almost emptied out. If there was any property left, it should be some silver in a box, maybe even the dowry of Old Madam Chu.

"Grandma Chu, that family is actually doing pretty well. It's not easy for you guys right now—"

Old Master Chu interrupted her cheerfully, "As parents, we should always show our care. It doesn't matter whether the family is rich or poor. Besides, after seeing Sisi this time, I feel relieved. I will focus on my official duties, fulfill my responsibilities, and hold on to this position. I will not be bad in the future."

Outside the carriage, Qiao Dacheng and Wei Chi were driving side by side and chatting.

Only then did Qiao Dacheng realize that Wei Chi’s cousin had been found and was with them, and they were going to recognize her as a relative.

"Brother Wei, if you find your cousin, you will no longer be in the provincial government office. Then where are you going?"

Wei Chi nodded slightly: "Yuezhou has a garrison. As long as I pass the assessment, I can serve as a general. When I make merit or outstanding performance on the battlefield, I will become a general one day."

This is his real goal in life.

Establishing meritorious service for the country and the people is something valuable and meaningful.

Going to the provincial government office to work as a detention officer was just to make it easier to find people.

Dacheng thought that Wei Chi's father was the governor of the state, the highest military commander in the state, so this path was indeed easy for him.

However, it doesn’t matter if they don’t come from a good background. If they work hard, work diligently and make progress, they will eventually reach their destination.

Gao Shuying looked up at the sky: "I thought you wanted to do business with me."

"However, being a general is not bad either. I will also take the test. If anyone dares to stop me, I will get angry with them."

Wei Chi thought for a moment and said, "It's up to you."

They are just soldiers stationed in the city. They just train every day and don't have to go out in the wind and rain or wade through mountains and rivers. It is much better than being a convict. If Gao Shuying goes into business, her skills will be wasted. She just said it casually when she was tired.

After all these years, doesn't he understand her?

As the number of people increased, they needed to rest and find an inn to stay at night. After three days and two nights, the group finally arrived at Datian Village.

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