Chapter 1066: High School Top Scorer, Mother and Daughter Meet (2)
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Su MO did not mention Princess Hui An’s “relationship” with Su Xuan for the time being. The Tao family treated her politely and did not neglect her.
On the other hand, Zongzheng Wei hid his ident.i.ty as the King of the Southern
Wilderness and only said that he was a businessman from the Southern Wilderness who went to the Great Zhou to do business and was a friend of the Cheng family head.
Wei Xu, Ghostfear, Wei Qing, and Wei Liulang did not hide their ident.i.ties.
While the Tao family was shocked, they were also relieved that so many of the Wei family children were alive.
Regarding whether he would no longer hide his ident.i.ty after returning to the capital, Wei Xu’s answer was “Yes.”
Not only did he want Dahu, Erhu, and Xiaohu to live openly as descendants of the Wei family, but he also wanted Eldest, Second, and Sixth to return to the Wei family openly.
He would get back everything that Emperor Jing Xuan owed their Wei family! The group stayed at the Tao family for two days before leaving for Qingzhou.
In late May, they arrived at Apricot Flower Town.
It was still the same familiar town, but many shops had changed. For example, the former Jin Ji had been bought by Su Ji and became its branch.
Another example was the expansion of Wutong Academy. More than three times more people came to study than in previous years.
Su Xiaoxiao stopped a group of scholars who were carrying book bags to study.
“Are vou all goinq to Wut01u Academv to study?”
A scholar said, “That’s right. We came from the provincial city and have been rushing for a few days!”
Su Xiaoxiao asked in confusion, “There are so many academies in the provincial city. Why do you have to give up the near to seek the far?”
The scholar said politely, “Miss, haven’t you heard? The top scholar of this year is Dean Shen’s son!”
Shen Chuan had become the top scholar!
Su Xiaoxiao chatted with them for a while more. When they returned to the inn, Su Xiaoxiao came to Su Xuan’s room with a dark expression. Su Xuan opened his book and smiled quietly. “Cousin, what’s the matter?”
Su Xiaoxiao placed her hands on her hips. “Shen Chuan is the top scorer!”
Su Xuan smiled. “Congratulations to Brother Shen.”
Su Xiaoxiao continued to put her hands on her hips. “Do you know that you came first in the general examination in February?”
Su Xuan said, “The first place in the general examination might not be the first place in the palace examination. Brother Shen’s top scorer spot is well-deserved.’
Su Xiaoxiao said solemnly, “I know he deserves it, but if you didn’t skip cla.s.s and didn’t skip exams, you can at least get first place!”
Su Xuan smiled calmly. “You’re wrong. I’m so good-looking. His Majesty will definitely choose me as a third place.”
Su Xiaoxiao was speechless.
So that was how shameless the Head of the Secret Service was!
After settling down, Wei Ting accompanied Su Xiaoxiao to Su Ji’s main shop.
The shopkeeper didn’t know the two of them and thought that they were here to buy snacks. Just as he was about to say that the snacks for the day were sold out, he saw the master come downstairs with a shocked expression.
Little Wu didn’t recognize Su Xiaoxiao, but she recognized Wei Ting.
“Mr. Wei?”
She probed.
Wei Ting nodded politely. “Sister Wu.”
“It’s really you. She’s…” When Little Wu’s gaze landed on the woman beside Wei Ting, she became a little vigilant.
Su Xiaoxiao tilted her head and smiled. “Sister Wu, don’t you recognize me?”
When Little Wu heard a familiar voice, she gasped. “Ah! Fat La.s.s?!”
Little Wu could not believe it.
Liu Ping went to the south to buy tea leaves and returned. He said that he had met Fat La.s.s and Mr. Wei there and that Fat La.s.s had lost a lot of weight.
However, she did not expect the fat girl to change so much!
She was good-looking and her clothes were n.o.ble. Little Wu wanted to hold her hand, but she suddenly became timid.
“Here.”
Su Xiaoxiao gave her her hand.
Little Wu burst out laughing, crying and laughing. “The business is done today. I asked Xiaoyong and the others to return to the village. Otherwise, we could still see each other.”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “It’s fine. I’m going to the village later too.”
Little Wu wiped her tears and asked in a choked voice, “Are you back to see your mother?”
“Yes.” Su Xiaoxiao nodded.
Little Wu and Liu Ping had been taking care of Little Madam Chen’s grave. They went to sweep it every month and would burn incense and paper money for Su Cheng’s family during the holidays.
“Yuniang isn’t around either,” Little Wu said. “She went to the capital to partic.i.p.ate in the Chamber of Commerce and has only been gone for a few days. If you return to the capital, you might be able to see her.”
In less than two years, Su Yuniang opened Su Ji in the provincial city. She went to the Chamber of Commerce not only to plan for further expansion, but also to increase Su Ji’s reputation.
“How long are you staying in town? Do you have a place to stay? We’ve booked a house in town. How about staying at our place tonight! By the way, where are Dahu, Erhu, and Xiaohu?”
Little Wu was too excited. Su Xiaoxiao was the first benefactor in her life and the person who had turned her fate around.
She had endless things to say to Su Xiaoxiao.
“Aiya, your belly… You… You’re pregnant?”
Su Xiaoxiao was finally pregnant.
In the group, only Su Xiaoxiao, Wei Ting, Su MO, and the three little packrats had come here. This was the first time the others had come.
Su MO and the three little ones led the way.
“Home! Home!”
The three little ones pointed at the original Su family residence at the village entrance and shouted excitedly.
The Village Head and Old Li were the first to be shocked.
The Village Head was dumbfounded. “Dahu, Erhu, Xiaohu?”
The three little ones ran over. “Grandpa Village Head! Grandpa Li!” Halfway through cooking, Madam Qian walked out with a spatula.
The three little ones said obediently, “Grandma Li! ”
Many villagers came in a row. Dahu remembered them all.
Erhu and Xiaohu had forgotten.
Suddenly, a fat eight-year-old child licking malt candy walked over from the field.
When the three little ones saw him, they pounced on him like three whirlwinds.
Niudan was shocked!
Xiaohu said, “Niudan!”
The three little ones only learned to be normal children from observing Niudan.
Observing Niudan and making him cry was something they did every day.
The three little ones also drooled.
Niudan was about to pee his pants.
It was not easy for the three little bullies to leave. Why were they back again?
The Su family’s door was locked.
The village head had a key and came over to open the door for them.
The villagers from the neighboring village rushed over to watch.
It was the first time they had seen so many n.o.bles in their lives.
The village head had only seen Su MO and knew that he was Fatty Su’s cousin in the capital.
“Thank you.” Su MO thanked him.
The village head hurriedly said, “It’s my duty! It’s all thanks to Fat La.s.s that the villagers’ lives are much better than before.”
When Su Ji recruited workers, many villagers no longer had to endure the hunger and cold.
Old Li and Liu Changran came over to clean the house. The house was very clean.
It was just too simple, making everyone’s hearts ache.
Cheng Sang’s carriage was the last to arrive and stopped at the door.
Wei Ting came down first and lifted the curtain.
Su Xiaoxiao helped Cheng Sang down.
Zongzheng Wei silently guarded behind Cheng Sang.
Cheng Sang’s eyes turned red as soon as she entered the house.
Xiaohu pointed at Su Ergou’s room and introduced seriously, “Xiaohu’s room!”
Erhu said, “It’s our room!”
Xiaohu spread his hands. “I gave it to Uncle later!”
Su Li muttered, “Are you sure Uncle didn’t take you in?”
It was already dark, and the villagers who were watching the show were unwilling to disperse.
Wei Xu brought his eldest son, Wei Liulang, and Su Li to renovate the roof and pull out the weeds behind the backyard.
Su MO, Wei Qing, and Li Wan sorted out the incense and paper money they had bought in the backyard.
Wei Ting and Su Xuan went to clean the grave.
Su Xiaoxiao helped Cheng Sang, who was on the verge of collapse. “Grandmother.”
Cheng Sang closed her eyes and endured the swelling pain in her throat. She said calmly, “Take me to see your mother.”
Su Xiaoxiao said, “Okay.”
Su Xiaoxiao and Zongzheng Wei accompanied her to Little Madam Chen’s grave.
Cheng Sang looked at the lonely grave and finally couldn’t help but collapse to the ground and cry.
“Weiwei… Mother is here to see you…”