Chapter 136 Sister, I'm so nervous
Chapter 136 Sister, I'm so nervous
Although they didn't know why Brother Zheng lied.
But because the family had always been taken care of by him, I didn't get to the bottom of it.
She, her third sister, and her eldest brother all agreed that her eldest sister must know the reason.
Since the eldest sister didn’t say anything, they just need to pretend they don’t know!
Moreover, she had a vague guess in her heart that the reason why Brother Zheng took special care of their family was mostly because of her eldest sister.
Didn’t you see that apart from being nice to the eldest sister, he is average to everyone else, including the eldest brother?
Then, compared to other people in the village, they are treated extra well.
Perhaps, they benefited from the elder sister's influence.
As for what the eldest sister said before, Brother Zheng was also very good to them and took care of them in everything.
She thought it sounded reasonable, but it was not the case.
But for her, it doesn't matter whether it's because of her cousin or her eldest sister.
The important thing is that the benefits their family gets now are real and that’s enough!
Su Rongrong still doesn't know what Su Qiaoqiao is thinking.
After the carriage had driven some distance, she handed a copy of the copied list to Su Qiaoqiao.
"Qiaoqiao, take this list with you. When you get there later, help Big Sister count the people.
If there are people who are not here, please point them out.
Whether the other party is alive, dead, injured, or sick, we have to confirm it."
Su Qiaoqiao sat up straight, reached out to take the list, and glanced over the names one by one.
There is no Jinhui's name, maybe he changed it!
Or maybe his master was kind-hearted and took him to avoid the disaster, so he didn't mix with the victims.
After all, his master was a juren, and he had already taken a step into the official career.
I just wonder, if Jinhui is still alive, why doesn’t he try to contact them?
Su Qiaoqiao, who had all kinds of guesses in her mind, suddenly became a little flustered after the carriage left the city gate.
She didn't know where the panic came from and could only endure it.
But as the carriage got farther and farther away from the city gate, until it was no longer visible, her face suddenly turned pale.
Su Rongrong, who was standing by, didn't know if she was affected by her, but she also felt inexplicably uneasy, and her right eyelid was twitching wildly.
Su Qiaoqiao held Su Rongrong's hand tightly, her mouth trembling, tears streaming down her face as she said:
"Sister——"
Su Rongrong suppressed her uneasiness, thinking that she was not feeling well, so she took out an embroidered handkerchief from her sleeve pocket and wiped her tears while asking:
"Are you feeling carsick? How about I ask someone to stop the car so you can get off and take a rest?
If it really doesn't work, I'll have someone take you back, and I'll go there with Brother Zheng."
Su Qiaoqiao shook her head with tears in her eyes: "No, sister, I'm not carsick.
I feel uncomfortable, very uncomfortable, and my heart is in great pain.
The further I got from the city gate, the more uncomfortable I felt.
My father had this feeling when he went to take the exam before.
But I was still young at that time and didn’t know what was going on.
A few days later, news came back from the capital that Dad had died, and the clan members were asked to bring back his body.
Sister, I feel uncomfortable. Can we go back instead of going to the resettlement site?
Let’s go back to the county town and I’ll see where this feeling comes from.
I always feel that the one who would make me like this is either my mother or Jinhui.
Sister, let's go back, okay?"
Su Rongrong came out to look for someone, so Su Qiaoqiao's reaction and her own uneasiness could not be ignored.
She is not afraid of ten thousand things, but she is afraid of one thing.
What if Niang or Jinhui really is in the city?
Thinking about it, she immediately responded: "Okay, let's go back. Qiaoqiao, be good and don't panic. Nothing will happen!"
After she finished speaking, she lifted the curtain of the carriage, looked at Baili Zheng who was riding a horse beside her, and shouted, "Brother Zheng, I have something to do. I want to go back to the city for a while."
Baili Zheng was a little puzzled. Upon hearing this, he quickly gestured to everyone to stop.
After seeing Su Rongrong's determined gaze, he didn't even ask, but directly said to Lin County Magistrate and Master Yang and others:
"Master Lin, Rongrong has something to do here, so we have to go back.
You guys can do whatever you want. If I have nothing to do later, I will go over and join you."
Su Rongrong also knew that this was not fair, after all, the other person was just looking for an excuse to help.
It's not good for them to ask people to go back like this, and it's also not appropriate to call people over there and not go there themselves.
So she pulled the curtain wider, then pointed at Su Qiaoqiao, whose face was pale and tears were streaming down her face, and said:
"Master Lin, Master Yang, Captain Chen, my sister is not feeling well. I am very sorry for delaying your trip.
Don't worry, I will prepare the meals as promised.
When you come back, I will set up two tables, wish you all a happy new year, and apologize to you all!"
What can County Magistrate Lin and others say now?
Baili Zheng was not someone they could talk to, and Su Rongrong, her sister, seemed to be suffering from some acute illness.
There is nothing wrong with people caring about their sister.
So even if you have any thoughts in your mind at this moment, you have to say that it's okay and we'll meet again later.
Baili Zheng noticed the expressions of these people. Seeing that Su Qiaoqiao seemed to be really uncomfortable, he quickly said:
“In that case, let’s go back first.
Master Lin, please come to my house later. I will ask the butler to prepare some wine and drink with you."
When County Captain Lin heard the meaning of Baili Zheng's words, his eyes lit up and he readily agreed.
You know, the butler that Baili Chen brought this time was the strategist who was by his side in the past.
When Baili Chen was still a general of the third rank, Steward Guo and Advisor Guo were officials of the fifth rank in the capital.
This official position is neither big nor small in the capital.
Moreover, he has the support of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion and is also a military strategist in the military camp. He is someone who should not be underestimated.
Although they were a little puzzled as to why he retired at such a young age and followed them.
But after coming here, he didn't want to be a legal advisor, but was willing to be a housekeeper.
But that doesn't stop them from admiring him and hoping to get his guidance.
They can no longer count on Baili Chen, the county magistrate.
After all, his identity is there, so even if he wants to get close to someone, he dare not do it blatantly and can only do it in a businesslike manner.
As for Baili Zheng, he directly bypassed his father and became the heir to the mansion, so they dared not act presumptuously.
But this Butler Guo is different!
Previously, when they were fortunate enough to have dinner in the back court, they saw clearly that they were eating at the same table with Baili Chen's family.
If they could get advice from such a man who once held a high position and was full of strategy while drinking with him, they would most likely benefit from it for the rest of their lives.
So, Baili Zheng asked Butler Guo to drink with them, and they naturally wanted to seize the opportunity.
Even if I knew from him how to hug the legs of Baili Chen and Baili Zheng, the father and son, it would be fine!
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