The head of the Mu family

Chapter 42 Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back.

“That makes sense. I need to find a way to make money and buy a house in Yedu.”

I'd like to buy a place next to yours, is that okay?

Xiao Qianyan thought for a moment and then said solemnly.

"Of course! I could be so happy to be your neighbor!"

That night, Shen Huai thought:

I won't trouble the wealthy lady with such a young child anymore. I need to take good care of the child myself.

“Xiao Qianyan, I am also staying at the Marquis’s residence. You’ll have to make do tonight, so why don’t you stay with me?”

You sleep on the bed, and I'll sleep on the couch next to it where the maid used to keep watch.

"You sleep on the bed! I'm a man, I sleep on the couch~"

If you sleep on the bed, I will sleep on the floor!

"Good, good, good little man!"

Shen Huai: This child is so sensible. I wonder what misfortune he has suffered. It's quite heartbreaking.

Shen Huai, feeling both moved and heartbroken, patted the child's head.

After finishing dinner and checking everything, Shen Huai found that he had nothing but two sets of clothes, a needle, and a model.

The next morning, as I was packing my things to go out, I saw the young master and the third master at the door.

The two first greeted the old Marquis and the old lady of the Marquis's mansion, and then greeted the noblewoman.

Third Master glanced at the Young Master and said to Shen Huai:

"The two of us will stop at the Marquis's residence on the way to court, firstly to bid you farewell."

Secondly, the main purpose of this visit is:

There's another crucial part to this plan, which I must explain to you in person.

This plan presents two difficulties:

First, you must sever all ties with your parents decisively and without any lingering attachments.

Judging from your experiences and actions, barring any unforeseen circumstances, proceeding according to plan will ensure a successful outcome.

Secondly, you'd better find a way to test your sisters and not make decisions for them, otherwise there will be endless troubles.

You need to understand, you can't see into someone's heart; you've been away from home for over a year!

"Okay, I understand!"

I understood the implications, and Third Master's words were a revelation to me.

I understand that one should not easily test human nature, but this matter concerns my future life, and I cannot act according to my own wishes.

I have only had a few minor matters to worry about, but you all have helped me so generously. I will certainly not leave any future troubles behind.

"Alright, in that case, we won't say any more. We hope you succeed and return soon. Take care on your long journey!"

"Little girl, Qingwu, Nian'an, and I are waiting for you to come back. Take care!"

"Your Highness, Third Master, thank you for your trouble! Take care, farewell!"

The young master and Qi Luan bid farewell to everyone in the Marquis's mansion and went to court.

The noblewoman and Xiao Jingtang rode in a Maybach, and Xiangzhu and Shihua took turns serving her each time.

There were seven or eight more carriages following behind, carrying servants and supplies.

Xiao Jingtang originally wanted Shen Huai to share a carriage with them, but Shen Huai had to take care of Xiao Qianyan.

Such a young child, coming out for his own reasons, he has to take responsibility for the child.

Six people in one horse-drawn carriage is not exactly spacious.

Furthermore, as far as the working class is concerned, the wealthy woman has already treated herself better than anyone else could have.

Shen Huai and Xiao Qianyan found a carriage with not too many items and settled in comfortably; the two children were quite small enough to sit comfortably.

After only three days, Xiao Qianyan had already figured out the plan.

Shen Huai had already given the Crown Prince and Qi Luan a general plan.

After traveling for several more days, when they stopped at the official post station to rest and eat, the noblewoman asked Shen Huai:

"The matter that the Crown Prince and the others came specifically to remind us of must be very important. Do you have any plans?"

"I already have a plan. I've been thinking about it for several days. It should be feasible."

"What should we do?"

"I won't be overseeing the overall situation from the sidelines. When we arrive at Panlong, please ask Uncle Liu to take charge. He is wise, experienced, and shrewd."

I intend to get involved myself.

After arriving at the pastoral village, apart from Xiao Qianyan, the 'young master' who was given a drug to fake his death and carried there.

As the culprit, instead of 'escaping,' we should all be tied up and taken along.

On the face, they were swollen up beforehand to ruin the appearance.

When they arrived at my doorstep, they had the 'young master's' family members bring whips and sticks and beat me mercilessly in front of my family.

Just leave me a breath when the time comes.

Also, just be careful not to hit my head~

Although I'm not very smart, I still need to use my brain for a long time~ hehe~”

"You're still laughing? Are you crazy?!"

The original plan was to obtain a letter of severance, which wouldn't have been a problem. Why is this necessary?

The noblewoman felt sorry for the child in front of her, so her plan turned into a self-inflicted injury scheme.

"First, I want to see what my sisters think..."

Will they take the initiative to side with me?

If you don't want to stand, then don't take it with you; it really shouldn't be forced.

Secondly, I'd like to see...

If they were to stand, to what extent could they stand?

Only then did I realize what to do with them after taking them out.

I think this is why the young master and the others reminded me; I've been too naive before!

"But that would cost you half your life!"

"Now, even if it takes half a life, it'll only take a year or two to recover."

Thanks to my wife, I can support myself without any problems now.

But if I make a blunder this time, I'm afraid that if something happens later, I'll lose more than just half my life.

"As per the original plan, even if there are any mishaps in the future, my Marquis's mansion will protect you!"

"I believe you, madam!"

But I want to live my life honestly and uprightly, doing what I want to do and taking responsibility for my own life.

The noblewoman was about to persuade me when Xiao Qianyan suddenly spoke up:

"If this plan succeeds, it will be like a phoenix rising from the ashes, never perishing."

After that, it was completely transformed and reborn!

This time, she was facing her own closest relatives.

Only by getting involved can a complete resolution be achieved.

If even the closest relatives show the slightest intention to turn back in the future, and if you don't get involved this time, the situation will always become a tangled mess.

It might cause endless trouble in the future.

I suspect that, given her personality, she will eventually be haunted by inner demons in the dead of night, unable to let herself give up hope.

She saved my life, and I wish I could take her place and risk my own.

However, she must end it herself!

Although she is a woman, she has always been resilient despite all hardships. I believe she can do it, so I approve of this action.

This will surely be a great loss to her health. I hereby declare that I will take care of her until she recovers.

The noblewoman was so surprised that she couldn't speak.

Shen Huai was deeply moved upon hearing this.

Another question arises: Is there an old soul living inside this child's shell?

Do all three-year-old prodigies talk like this?

In modern times, this would be a news story about a child prodigy.

After a long pause, the noblewoman sighed:

"This child is so rare, so precocious!"

The lady thought to herself: This is only about half a year older than my Jingtang!

How could you say such a thing?

How could that be?

The noblewoman knew there was no way to persuade him otherwise, so she kept urging Shen Huai to eat more along the way, hoping he would grow stronger.

Shen Huai knew she meant well, and felt a little amused and exasperated.

After another ten days or so, we finally arrived in Panlong County at the end of May.

The ladies went to settle in, and Shen Huai bought a set of coarse cloth clothes to change into.

I bought Xiao Qianyan a set of fine clothes, and I must say, the little prodigy has an innate air about her.

I told Steward Liu of the Marquis's residence about the plan and asked him to coordinate it.

They went to see Doctor Qian again to explain the situation, mainly because Shen Huai wanted to receive treatment there.

"Uncle Liu, that day we'll lure Master away from the mountain."

When Master returns and learns of this, he will definitely go to his senior brother to ask someone to save Wuya.

We also need to ask Doctor Qian to send someone to stop our master near our uncle's house.

Take Master away. After Wu Ya's parents and grandparents have spoken to Uncle-Master, then have someone inform him to avoid worrying them.

After a while, I told him that my master hadn't found me and that he could go back wherever he wanted.

If we go to my uncle's place, I'm afraid that Wu Ya's parents and grandparents might turn against us later, so we'll discuss it and go check on them.

There can't be any unforeseen circumstances, and we absolutely cannot cause any trouble for my uncle's family.

Upon learning this, Doctor Qian insisted that Qian Erlang take the medicine and disguise himself as a thug to accompany them.

Hearing this, Shen Huai did not refuse the kind offer and thanked Dr. Qian repeatedly.

Shen Huai had already made up his mind; he would wait until this matter was over.

Buy a small courtyard for Master Qin next to his house, and find an orphan to learn from Master Qin, keep him company, and care for him in his old age.

I come back whenever I have free time to visit him.

Once everything is ready, we need to act quickly.

First, find out the day when everyone is available, then find someone to call the master to go to the neighboring village for a house call.

That day, everyone disguised themselves and set off in a carriage overnight.

Before dawn, we rested near Duoshui Town.

First, the "wicked" old woman who was helping out used a bamboo stick to beat Shen Huai's face until it was swollen. Everyone who saw it couldn't bear to watch.

Shen Huai asked for a few more blows.

You have to prick a lot of bloody marks so that it will look more intimidating when you get there.

The other dozens of thugs, armed with bamboo strips and sticks, then walked over.

They then applied corpse makeup to Xiao Qianyan, and the large group headed towards the herding village.

All the horse-drawn carriages were parked under the old locust tree at the temple gate.

When Shen Huai saw the old locust tree in front of the village, he felt a mix of emotions.

A myriad of flavors, all tinged with saltiness, welled up in my eyes.

A small hand grabbed Shen Huai's hand.

Shen Huai glanced at Xiao Qianyan, who was holding him, took a deep breath, and tilted his head back to wipe away his tears.

Xiao Qianyan didn't hesitate at all.

He asked Uncle Liu for the medicine, took it, and lay down in the small coffin.

Shen Huai reminded Uncle Liu to hide the antidote in the coffin, in case it was lost later.

After seeing it placed properly, he asked Uncle Liu and the others to tie him up and take him to Wu Ya's house.