The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 2689: Chapter 2689: Return Journey (Part 2)

Although there was only a day’s work, because there were enough people and money, nothing was lacking in the wedding preparations.

Gu Di was an orphan, adopted and trained by Changyangzi, so he and Nian Qianqian took on the elder roles for the groom, while Shu Xing sat in the elder’s seat for the bride.

The nanny represented the Empress Dowager in adding adornments for Zhuo Xiaohua.

After the newlyweds knelt and bid farewell to Shu Xing at the General Residence, they took the bridal sedan to the small courtyard. There, they knelt to Changyangzi and Nian Qianqian and offered tea, completing the ceremony.

Yang Ruxin’s gaze landed on Gu Qiao’s face.

Gu Qiao hurriedly gave a sheepish smile, ”Madam, I am trying hard to find a wife.”

”That’s more like it,” Yang Ruxin laughed.

The matters in Beijing were finally more or less settled, and everyone finally set out on the journey home.

However, Gu Qiao was fearful of Yang Ruxin’s insistence on marriage and avoided getting close to her whenever possible along the way.

As they say, the heart longs for home like an arrow, and this saying is true. Still on Tian Ba’s barge, everyone felt almost no fatigue during the journey. Even when they needed to replenish fresh water and supplies, the boatmen took care of it, and the Yang Ruxin family never disembarked.

It wasn’t until they reached Dongan Town, where the incident happened last time, that Yang Ruxin had them stop.

Last time, they handed over Kong Qingfang and the mountain bandits to the Taian magistrate Gao Xiangguang and then left; after entering Beijing, they reported to the Emperor, who took it seriously and immediately sent someone to inspect the situation, later inquiring about Gu Qingheng’s candidate for the County Magistrate of Sishui County.

Gu Qingheng, without any reservations, directly recommended the current County Magistrate, Tang Ye.

Gu Qingheng was also eager to see the situation since the new County Magistrate took office for these few months.

”The mountain bandits are gone,” said Tian Ba, who had traveled back and forth on the canal several times during this period, so he was familiar with the situation there, ”The new County Magistrate is doing quite well; he has reinvestigated several old cases of grievances and injustices.”

Yang Ruxin nodded, ”Then we can have a peaceful meal of donkey meat.”

At the East Mountain Donkey Meat Shop, although it was past dining time, customers came in an endless stream. Many came to pack donkey meat to enjoy at home.

As soon as Yang Ruxin and the others entered, the shopkeeper rushed over, full of excitement, ”You all...”

”We are here to dine; is there a private room?” Gu Qingheng stepped forward.

The shopkeeper, being savvy, understood these people wanted to keep a low profile, and quickly suppressed his excitement, ”Yes, please upstairs.”

He personally went to arrange the dishes and supervised in the kitchen to ensure the food and service were perfect.

”The shopkeeper recognized us,” Erni laughed, ”Seeing how excited he was, I was worried he might faint.”

Everyone chuckled softly.

The food was served quickly and in generous portions.

”Sirs and madam, please enjoy your meal. Call me if you need anything; I will be waiting outside,” said the shopkeeper with deference.

”Very well,” Gu Qingheng slightly nodded.

”Where are Gu Qiao and Nangong Xun?” Yang Ruxin glanced around and noticed two people missing.

”They’ll be back soon.” Gu Qingheng poured a glass of water for Yang Ruxin, looking calm.

Yang Ruxin understood that they were likely sent to Dongtou Mountain to investigate.

Sure enough, just as they started eating, Gu Qiao returned first.