Traveling through the farm, I just want to earn money by farming

The yamen runners arrived quickly. I heard from the waiter that there were several martial artists, and half of them came at once.

The confused people were all wondering if there was some big case going on.

Fortunately, after finding out the reason, Yu Qi and others also revealed their identities, and I felt relieved.

The shopkeeper realized that he had really misunderstood and felt extremely embarrassed and kept apologizing to them.

Not only did they get a cheaper room rate, but they also provided a meal.

Yu Qi and the others naturally didn't want to accept it, but they knew the shopkeeper meant well, so they had no way of refusing as the shopkeeper insisted on giving it to them.

"Since uncle is so kind, we will accept it. Uncle, you are so chivalrous. How about I give you some food recipes?"

Qing Ning thought simply that the shopkeeper was a very honest person and would never let anyone suffer any loss.

As he said that, he asked the waiter to get paper and pen, and Qing Ning quickly wrote down three recipes.

"Uncle, please keep these three recipes. They are all made with seasonal ingredients. Try them."

The shopkeeper had seen it and read the recipe carefully from beginning to end.

But this method is different from the current one, so I was a little hesitant, but seeing the little girl's confident face, I felt a little reluctant.

"Then I won't be polite. Thank you, uncle."

When Qing Ning saw that he accepted it, she didn't care what he thought. This was to thank him for protecting her.

After they had rested, they rode back quickly, taking care of Qing Ning and the wounded. They entered every city they came across, and it took them two days to finally reach the village.

Everyone had received the news early on that Qing Ning was safe and sound, but they couldn't help but feel anxious because they hadn't seen her.

As soon as they entered the village, someone with sharp eyes saw them and immediately went to call for help.

Soon, most of the families in the village came to greet them.

"My dear grandson, you are finally back?"

Old Mrs. Chen was supported by Xu Miao Niang and ran very fast.

She called Qingning from afar and cried out of heartache for her darling.

Mrs. Tan also kept wiping her tears, picked up Qingning, and looked at her carefully again and again.

When the villagers saw Qing Ning return safely, they were all happy for the Chen family, and the heavy weight in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

When they reached the door of her house, Mrs. Xue asked her maid to prepare a brazier, mugwort leaves and cypress branches to dispel the bad luck for her.

"After you step over this fire basin, your future will be smooth sailing and peaceful, without any more natural or man-made disasters."

Qing Ning took a step with his short legs, jumped hard, and landed steadily.

When she entered the house, everyone surrounded her and asked about her well-being, showing her great concern.

Mr. Ma was worried and checked her again and again.

"I'm fine, really. Even though I was tied up along the way, they never treated me harshly."

Qing Ning continued to comfort everyone.

"Your little face is so thin, and you still say you haven't treated me harshly."

Ming Miaoren spoke in a resentful tone, wondering how could this child be so stupid as to help the thieves.

"They were so focused on escaping with me that they didn't have a proper meal along the way, so naturally I lost some weight."

"This damn thief does all kinds of dirty things."

Old Mrs. Chen said angrily that her little granddaughter was the most well-behaved, so why didn't she let her eat?

"It's good that the child is back."

"Yes, it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

Everyone in the room was wiping tears and laughing.

The next morning, a strange girl appeared outside Qingning's house.

When Qing Ning opened the door, she was startled to see her standing straight in front of it.

The girl heard some movement inside the door, turned to look at Qing Ning, and then bowed.

"Greetings to Miss Chen San. I was sent by Lord Meng Er to protect Miss San. Miss San can call me Ziqiao."

Qing Ning was stunned for a moment, then immediately said, "Sister Ziqiao, you don't have to be so polite. It was Second Brother Meng who asked you to protect me, so I should thank you very much."

"I dare not."

"Sister Ziqiao, don't call yourself a slave, just be casual."

"I dare not."

Qing Ning felt a little helpless. The people trained in this big family were indeed different.

Qing Ning drank some rice soup and went to school. She had missed a lot of schoolwork, and according to Yu Wu's personality, he would definitely not exempt her.

It's better to go early and behave better, so that maybe Yu Wu can get some relief.

When they met Meng Er and his friends on the road, Qing Ning greeted them from afar: "Good morning, brothers and sisters!"

Several people turned around and looked at her with smiles.

"I thought this little girl would be depressed for a few days after this incident, but she's fine. She's eating and sleeping well, and she's still smiling so innocently."

Guo Xian really admired her.

"Yes, this little girl is very similar to me."

"Humph~ I thought you were just uneducated, but I never thought you could be so shameless."

Yu Xian'an sneered at his second brother mercilessly.

Yu Er naturally disagreed with what his brother said, and the two argued endlessly about it.

"What happened to the two brothers?"

Qing Ning came closer and didn't understand what was going on. From a distance, she saw that the people seemed fine.

Guo Xian laughed and said, "Ignore them. They'll quarrel a few times every day."

"By the way, Brother Meng, thank you for letting Sister Ziqiao protect me."

Meng Er said, "Zi Qiao's fighting skills are not inferior to Uncle San's. She can fight Uncle Qi for a few rounds. She is also cautious. We feel relieved to have her with you."

"Thank you, Brother Meng."

Meng Er rubbed her hair and took her to school.

With Qing Ning's return, the atmosphere in the school became noticeably more lively.

Yu Wu originally planned to let Qing Ning make up her lessons, but after thinking that she had really suffered a lot this time, he gave up.

When Qing Ning found out, she was ecstatic, but she suppressed her temper and didn't let anyone see it.

Prince Fu, Yu Lao and his son, and others took the thieves directly to the county government office.

They brought the man in for interrogation and used various methods, but they were unable to pry out many letters.

These people are stubborn but loyal and would rather die than confess.

"Still not recruiting."

Yu San came out of the torture room and shook his head at Fu Wu and the others.

"It seems he is loyal."

Mr. Yu seemed to be thinking about something.

"The Wen family has raised a few loyal dogs." Xue Jingtang said indignantly.

"I've been trying to get them to tell me the truth in the past two days, using a lot of tricks. Even though they're refusing to tell me, I've been able to figure out some clues."

Yu San said in a deep voice that he was the most careful among his brothers and could notice things that others would easily overlook.

"What discovery?"

Prince Fu asked.

"Although their accents are very strong, the occasional words they utter are not from the capital. Moreover, when I led them towards the Wen family, their reactions were too flat."

In certain situations, people's instinctive reactions are the most real.

"You mean, these people weren't sent by the Wen family?"

This was beyond the old man's expectations. In addition to the Wen family, there were other people who were keeping a close eye on them.

It seems these people are really ambitious. Your Majesty has only been on the throne for three years!

"Not necessarily. Besides, if you think about it, the Wen family just lost Wen Yu. Minister Wen must know that we have noticed them. Why would they risk causing such a big commotion now? Are they so confident?"

Xue Jingtang said, "Perhaps it is true."

"Right now, we still have to pry them open. Whether it's the Wen family or others, I think Qing Ning has become a big shot in the eyes of some people. These people will definitely not be content."

"Right now, Qing Ning's safety is the most important. You stay here and continue interrogating them. We will return to the village today. We may find some clues by asking Qing Ning."

Old Master Yu sighed deeply. Are these people so intolerant?