Chapter 805: Wulang Engagement (2)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Not only that, but Ah Yu also gave most of the potions that could purify water to w.a.n.g Wulang and King Xiaoyao, who had returned to Jiangsai later. She also hinted that w.a.n.g Wulang could join forces with Shui Miao to direct the thoughts of the people as much as possible to make the connection that the water purification was a result of the G.o.ds, and not let others gossip about them.
They had already contributed enough. Naturally, they did not want to acc.u.mulate too much credit.
25th year of Minghua, 17th February.
w.a.n.g Chuanyuan and Madam Zhang arrived at Jiangsai. They had set off from Nanhe Town and brought four carts of things. When they arrived at Jiangsai, there were somehow six carts.
They had received w.a.n.g Wulang’s letter and came to propose marriage to Shui Miao.
Among them, two carts carried the bethrothal gifts for Shui Miao, and one was for the couple and their attendants to change their clothes. Most of the clothes were for w.a.n.g Wulang.
“All Yu, those three carts are all for you. There’s a cart full of dry rations that Third Aunt made for you. They’re all good things to store. Over the years, you’ve given me many recipes. Most of these things were researched through the recipes. Try them. Although they’re some dry rations that don’t have any moisture, the taste is not bad. Many merchants order them from us.” Although she was already the mother of five children, Madam Zhang still liked Ah Yu very much.
Sometimes, she thought about why she was so generous back then. She should have let All Yu be her child. She would definitely raise Ah Yu to be fair and fat.
Of course, it was only a thought. After all, Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law had also poured their hearts out to All Yu. If she said these words, she suspected that Fourth Sister-in-law would look for her to pull her hair.
Of course, she accepted it happily. “I haven’t eaten Third Aunt’s food in a long time. I’m really craving it.”
“If you like it, eat more. I’ve also sent a lot to Wanning City. If you want to return to Wanning City, this amount is also just right.”
“Yes, yes. 1’11 save it.”
After Ah Yu finished speaking, the couple went to ask w.a.n.g Wulang about their future daughter-in-law.
When she found out that the other party was the leader of the eight tribes, Madam Zhang’s mouth opened wide. She immediately felt a little worried.
w.a.n.g Wulang’s heart skipped a beat. “Mother, don’t tell me you don’t agree?”
“All, no. I was just thinking that you’re only a small general now. If they want you to marry into their family…”
w.a.n.g Chuanyuan added, “Our w.a.n.g Family can’t be particular about these things. It’s fine as long as you can have a wife. In any case, we have many children.”
w.a.n.g Wulang:”…”
The couple didn’t care much, let alone Shui Miao. Hence, as they spoke, the two sides were really engaged and even discussed when to hold the banquet.
The two families spoke warmly, but w.a.n.g Wulang felt uncomfortable no matter how he thought about it. His parents had clearly agreed, so why did he feel empty?
He felt a little like he had been married out and discarded by his family.
However, Shui Miao was still considerate. She only said, “Now, you’re trying to gain merit in the army, and I also want to subdue the other tribes. Let’s work hard together to make Jiangsai truly peaceful. At that time, we can go anywhere instead of staying in this G.o.dforsaken place. We don’t have to worry about this matter now.”
w.a.n.g Wulang didn’t understand. “If I continue to rise, even if I can’t serve in the army for the rest of my life, 1 can only go to the Imperial Court to take on an idle position. At that time—”
“I don’t mind,” Shui Miao said. “Do 1 look like that kind of person?”
w.a.n.g Wulang wanted to say that he was not worried that the other party wouldn’t mind, but when he spoke, he suddenly forgot what he wanted to say. He only remembered that Shui Miao’s eyes were bright and curved like a clear spring. They were straight, as if they could see into his heart.
Let’s leave it at that, w.a.n.g Wulang thought to himself. Just as Grandma had once said, the w.a.n.g Family would either have to be tied with families of equal status or the couples would marry people who love each other. What was there to be dissatisfied about?
As for the rest, he would think about it in the future.
In the 25th year of Minghua, on the third day of March, it was the Spring Festival again. At this moment, with the help of Zhong Tian, Jiangsai welcomed another b.u.mper harvest—before the other counties had a b.u.mper harvest.
The governor was about to go crazy with joy. He was just short of hugging Zhong Tian’s thigh and thanking him for helping them.
The happiest people were the people of Jiangsai. Hearing that the weather here was good, although the region was much more orderly than before and they had lost a lot of freedom, they would be able to eat and drink their fill from now on. They would not have to starve, and they would no longer be numb and cold. That was a life that they did not dare to imagine in the past.
Because the rules had been redesigned, this place was much more harmonious. The merchants were also willing to come here to trade. One after another, a few trade routes started here and connected to many countries, including West Wind Nation.
Shi Zhou, Ouyang Changjing, and the others, who had helped Ah Yu greatly, also earned a lot.
A w.a.n.g Family Steamed Bun Shop was opened here silently. The w.a.n.g Family’s food transport team appeared here, and Ah Yu took the opportunity to buy many shops. She even opened the first Women’s Academy here.
The female teachers of the academy were all locals of Jiangsai. They registered many female students from poor families in Jiangsai, and there were also smart children chosen by Shui Miao from the tribes.
Ah Yu linked the shop to the academy and asked Shui Miao and w.a.n.g Wulang to help supervise it. She treated this place as the first test and was filled with antic.i.p.ation for the future development.
After doing all of this, Ah Yu finally began to set off and return to Wanning City.
Before leaving, Ah Yu originally wanted to leave more life-saving things for w.a.n.g Wulang, but he rejected her. “Big Brother has to grow up on his own. Ah Yu, don’t let Big Brother become lazy.”
On the battlefield, swords had no eyes, and the situation was changing rapidly. As the person leading the army to war, if he had too many life-saving things, it was easy for him to ignore the lives of others and make impulsive decisions. It was not a good thing in the long run.
Ah Yu blinked. “Alright.”
At this moment, Ah Yu realized that her Fifth Brother had really grown up.
The group that returned was majestic. Other than the people accompanying them and various packages, there were also many local goods given to Ah Yu by the Jiangsai residents. There were actually 50 to 60 carriages.
City Lord Wan himself wanted to follow All Yu, but she had to return to the feet of the Emperor. Their ident.i.ties were sensitive after all, so he did not join in the fun and remained in Jiangsai.
She originally wanted to return slowly, but after traveling for ten days, Ah Yu received an urgent letter from the Cliff Eagle.
Qin Huai suffered an a.s.sa.s.sination and his life was in danger..