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After the family reunion banquet.

Cui Ruixin and Shen Jinzhu took the child back to the Marquis's mansion together.

Cui Ruixin couldn't help but boast to Shen Jinzhu, "My Weiwei is really amazing, she's won Master Qiuyue's favor. Oh dear, third sister-in-law, today is Yaoyao's family reunion banquet, you won't blame Weiwei for stealing her thunder, will you?"

"No one can steal Yaoyao's thunder. Besides, I don't need Yaoyao to be any more amazing. I just want her to be safe, happy, and healthy by my side." Shen Jinzhu smiled faintly, unconcerned by her boasting.

These words struck a nerve with Cui Ruixin.

She did want her daughter to become famous, but the price was separation from her daughter, which she couldn't bear.

Seeing that she had shut her mouth, Shen Jinzhu did not continue to attack her.

All she could think about now was her husband, and she didn't know where he was or if he was safe.

……

Huzhou Prefecture.

Yu Kangjing discovered that both the land and water routes back to the capital were guarded by troops dispatched by Prefect Shi Qing, who were searching for his whereabouts. He had no choice but to hide in the mountains.

As a result, in his hasty escape, he accidentally stepped into a trap set by the villagers to catch wild animals and fell into the pit.

Yu Kangjing stood at the bottom of the pit, forcing a bitter smile.

Could it be that he's going to die in this desolate mountain valley?

What a pity, he didn't get to see his daughter grow up and get married.

I wonder who that little rascal who delivered the lanterns is. He's so young, yet he has such good taste, recognizing his daughter's extraordinary qualities.

"Father, come quick! It looks like we've caught a wild boar!" A little girl's voice, about six or seven years old, came from outside the trap.

Yu, the Wild Boar, Kang Jing, at the bottom of the pit, instantly blushed.

Hunter Chen Dahu walked over, looked down, and found it was a person.

"What wild boar? This is a person! Quickly hand over the rope, lend a hand, and pull this brave man up."

"Oh. Does that mean we can't eat meat?" Chen Dongxi pouted and handed the hemp rope to her father.

"It's alright, Dad will catch another rabbit for you tomorrow." Chen Dahu chuckled, poking his head out to ask, "Brave warrior, are you alright?"

Yu Kangjing said somewhat awkwardly, "It's not good, my foot is injured, I can't climb up."

“Okay, then you wait here, I’ll go down and carry you up.” Chen Dahu tied the rope to a nearby tree, went down himself, carried Yu Kangjing on his back, tied him tightly, and climbed up with him.

"Thank you for saving me, brother." Yu Kangjing took out one tael of silver from his pocket.

"This is a thank-you gift; please buy some meat for your daughter."

"Hey, hey, hey, that's absolutely not allowed. You've fallen into my trap, so it's only right that I pull you out." Chen Dahu waved his hand in refusal.

“Since you won’t accept it as a thank you gift, then consider it rent. I’d like to stay at your place for a few days until my legs are better, then I’ll leave. I’ll be inconvenienced by your help these next few days, so please accept this money.” Yu Kangjing said sincerely.

Chen Dahu smiled憨厚ly: "If that's the case, then I'll accept it."

He pointed to himself and introduced himself: "My name is Chen Dahu, and this is my daughter, Chen Dongxi. May I ask how you should address me, sir?"

“My surname is Shen, and I’m a few years older than you. You can just call me Brother Shen,” Yu Kangjing said, giving his wife’s surname.

“Alright, Brother Shen, come home with me to rest.” Chen Dahu nodded, then turned to his daughter, “Xi’er, go and get some meat to take home. We’ll cook something nice for our guests tonight.”

"Alright!" Chen Dongxi happily took the money her father gave her and went to buy meat.

Yu Kangjing followed Chen Dahu to his home.

There were only him and his daughter at home.

Seeing that he seemed somewhat surprised, Chen Dahu explained, "My wife died in childbirth when she gave birth to Dongxi. I was both the father and the mother, and it was not easy to raise the child to adulthood."

"It's really not easy," Yu Kangjing nodded.

He planned to leave more money for the kind father and daughter after he recovered from his injuries.

But he didn't expect the separation to come so soon.

That very night, officials came to search the village.

Yu Kangjing's expression immediately changed.

"Brother Shen, are those people here to arrest you?" Chen Dahu noticed his anxiety.

Now that things have come to this, Yu Kangjing has no choice but to admit it.

He nodded: "Yes."

Chen Dahu looked anxious: "Brother Shen, you don't seem like a bad person, so why did the government send people to arrest you?"

"I am an official from the capital, and I have come to Huzhou Prefecture to pick up official documents," Yu Kangjing quickly explained the situation.

Upon hearing that he was being pursued by the authorities because he had investigated corrupt officials, Chen Dahu became furious.

"These corrupt officials not only refuse to speak up for the people, but they also eat the flesh and drink the blood of the common people. They even dare to touch the grain in the granaries!"

"Brother Shen, oh no, Lord Shen, don't worry, I will never betray you."

He patted his chest and urged Yu Kangjing towards the cellar.

"Father, no, this afternoon someone saw you bring Uncle Shen home. Someone also saw me go to buy meat." Chen Dongxi cried anxiously.

“That’s right, I can’t drag you down with me. I’ll go up the mountain now.” Yu Kangjing dragged his leg and walked out.

"No, you'll definitely get caught if you do this. Wait a minute, I have a way." Without saying a word, Chen Dahu had Yu Kangjing exchange clothes with him.

“I’ll lead them up the mountain. I know the mountain well; they definitely won’t be able to catch me. Xi’er, if anyone asks later, just say that Uncle Shen gave Father silver to send him up the mountain. Remember that?”

He then stuffed Yu Kangjing into the firewood pile in the cellar.

Yu Kangjing never expected that the country bumpkin he had only met once would risk his life for him.

With tears in his eyes, he grabbed him.

"Brother Chen, actually my surname isn't Shen, my name is Yu Kangjing."

"Alright, I've got it. Lord Yu, you must return to the capital alive and get the Emperor to deal with all these corrupt officials!" After saying that, Chen Dahu turned around and gave his daughter a big hug.

"Was the meat delicious tonight?" he asked his daughter with a smile.

"Delicious." Chen Dongxi nodded emphatically.

"From now on, Dad will work hard to earn money so that our Xi'er can eat meat every day." Chen Dahu let go of his daughter and patted her head.

"You wait patiently for your father to come home. Do you remember what your father said?"

Chen Dongxi sniffed and nodded: "I'll remember."

Chen Dahu smiled with satisfaction, then carried a scarecrow on his back, pretending it was Yu Kangjing, and ran up the mountain.

About fifteen minutes later, the officials arrived at Chen Dahu's house.

They didn't see any adults, only a little girl washing dishes.

"Where is your father? Someone said they saw him bring a stranger back to the village. Where is that stranger?" The head constable glared fiercely at Chen Dongxi.