Divorced woman with child travels through time

Wang Feng smiled at him indifferently.

"Yes, yes! Take care, sir!" Commander Shi could no longer keep up the act. He had lost both money and men, and so many of his brothers had died. He had to explain this to his superiors.

"No problem, Commander Shi, no need to escort me." Wang Feng led over the horse and harnessed it to the carriage again. Luckily, Chen Xuanyu was clever and stole the biggest and best carriage. It was of good quality, only a few parts were chipped off, but it was still usable after being harnessed to the horse.

The children had just climbed out when they sat back down. It was only then that the little curly-haired boy with the broken leg started to groan. Wang Feng checked his leg and was shocked. He immediately picked him up and had Wang Shan carry him with one arm. They rode their horses to take him to see a doctor first.

Wang Shan rode off at full speed, Chen Xuanyu was helped into the carriage, and the chubby boy and another child sat on their horses.

The chubby boy watched Chen Xuanyu go inside covered in injuries, and looked at Wang Feng with a pained expression, asking, "Uncle, you just said that the older brother was the son of General Dingyuan. What's this general's name?"

Wang Feng smiled gently at him, "Have you heard of General Wang Erniu? What's your name?"

"No." The chubby boy shook his head, then quickly became serious and said, "My name is Wan Quan. I will remember him and will ask my father to repay you."

"Great!" Wang Feng smiled sincerely. "You know how to repay kindness; you're a good kid."

The chubby boy shyly stroked the horse's mane, his face flushed.

After settling Chen Xuanyu in the carriage, Xiao Hao immediately fell asleep, probably because he was exhausted. Tian Shi treated his wounds and then drove the carriage. Xiao Hao had some questions, so he jumped onto the horse to ask for clarification.

"Uncle Wang Feng, why did you let that captain go?" Xiao Hao's clear eyes were filled with confusion.

Wang Feng turned to look at him, trying to guide him, "You can think about it more deeply."

"For example?" Xiao Hao tilted his head, as if asking, "How much deeper?"

"For example, what if everyone in that town knew about it?" Wang Feng smiled faintly, his thick eyebrows relaxing slightly.

"This... this can't be!" Xiao Hao exclaimed in shock, his face scrunched up. "If it's true, that's terrifying!"

"They're all colluding with corrupt officials. Why didn't you consider what would have happened if everyone in this town knew? Otherwise, how would they have received the news so quickly?"

"Then, could all those children have been abducted?" Xiao Hao couldn't bear to imagine it.

“Maybe not. I hope I’m wrong.” Wang Feng spurred his horse to go faster and said seriously, “But I can’t gamble. Your lives are very important. Master Chuyi said that the three of you are more important than anyone else. You are people we would risk our lives to protect. Do you understand?”

Xiao Hao turned his head away and whispered, "I understand."

"But you weren't wrong either. It's remarkable that you rescued so many children." Wang Feng was very gratified. These children had all grown up to be the kind of people they had hoped for—brave, resourceful, and loyal. However, their excellence often led to rebellion, which was a real headache.

The chubby boy listened silently to their conversation without saying a word, as if he understood something and had grown up a lot.

They traveled in silence and soon arrived at the town ahead. Little Curly Hair had already been put in a cast. Fortunately, he was taken to the hospital in time, otherwise his leg would probably be crippled. Even though the horse was tired and the man was exhausted, Wang Feng did not dare to linger. He bought some cooked food and snacks, bought an extra carriage, and divided the children into several carriages. He then took everyone and continued on his way.

Along the way, Chen Xuanyu and the others behaved themselves, sitting obediently in the carriage to recover from their injuries. Although they weren't seriously injured in the fight, they had quite a few scrapes and abrasions.

A few days later, when Chen Xuanyu was already lively and energetic, they finally arrived at Chenqiao Post Station, the Yellow River estuary.

Wang Feng figured that since they were so far away, they must be safe, so he checked into the inn. He also informed the government of the children's information and decided to stay there for a few days to show them the magnificent Yellow River and make it easier for their parents to come looking for them.

As expected, just two days later, several couples came looking for them. The chubby boy and Curly's parents were among them, so they were lucky.

Wang Feng had just met their parents and hadn't even paid his respects when the chubby boy blurted out, "Dad, they are General Wang's men, and these three older brothers are General Wang's sons!"

"Thank you, General Wang, and thank you to this official for saving my son. May I ask your honorable surname? As for the kindness of the other young masters, I, Wanfu, will never forget it. Please feel free to ask if you need any money or anything else." Wanfu smiled and held his son's hand tightly, looking very auspicious. Madam Wan held the little fat boy's other hand, wiping away tears as she expressed her gratitude.

"You're too kind, Lord Wan. It was nothing. Please take good care of the child." Wang Feng didn't know which official he was from, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Chen Xuanyu and the others stood to the side, their faces proud, their chins slightly raised, waiting for him to praise them one by one.

Wang Feng finished speaking.

"This is unacceptable! Please, Commander Wang, accept this!" Wan Fu looked so moved he didn't know what to do, and he pulled out several silver notes from his sleeve and stuffed them into Wang Feng's hand.

"Oh, no, no, you're too kind," Wang Feng quickly declined.

The two of them were pushing and pulling each other.

Chen Xuanyu couldn't stand it anymore, so he put his arm around Wan Quan's shoulder and said to his father, "You don't need to be so polite! He and I are brothers, it would be too formal to say such things." After saying that, he patted Wan Quan and said, "Don't you think so?"

Wan Quan was flattered and deeply moved, as he also wanted to become like them.

He nodded immediately, like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes, Dad, you don't need to refuse anymore, just take it."

"What nonsense are you talking about! Please take it!" Wanfu forcefully stuffed the silver note into Wang Feng's hand, dragged Wan Quan along, and left with those words.

"Remember to visit my house when you come back to Liuguang Town!" After saying that, he hurriedly ran away as if he were fleeing.

"Good!" Wang Feng looked at the silver note in his hand and chuckled. This Wanfu was really a straightforward man. When he opened it, good heavens! There were actually two thousand taels!

"Uncle, this is so much money. I deserve a lot of credit, don't you think you should share some with me?" As soon as Chen Xuanyu's injury healed, his skin started to loosen again, and he stared at the silver notes with his mouth watering.

"What do you need the money for? To marry a young woman?"

Wang Feng almost laughed. This little kid already knows how to ask for money?

"Hey, what are you talking about? I'm only this young." Chen Xuanyu gave him a disdainful look, puffed out his chest and said seriously, "Haven't you noticed? There are still five children that no one has come to look for. When we ask them, they won't say anything. They must have suffered some injustice or been sold off. When I get to Youzhou, I have to take care of them, right? I'm the boss."