After being jilted, the entire neighboring village was filled with deep regret.

Chapter 257 Back to the village

Xiao Xi quickly explained the situation to everyone in detail.

When everyone learned that Xiao Xi had come to the prefectural city to do business for Su Tai, they all gave her a thumbs up.

Su Chunlin said excitedly, "Xiao Xi! I think you're a capable girl. How about I take you in as my goddaughter?"

Xiao Xi was flattered and said, "Uncle, I am just a servant girl, I dare not be your goddaughter."

“Oh! What do you mean by ‘servant’? We’re just country folk, we don’t have those fancy things. My family is doing alright, and you’re a clever girl. My wife and I like you very much! If you don’t mind, it’s settled!” Su Chunlin said happily.

Seeing that Su Chunlin was very sincere, Xiao Xi didn't hesitate any longer and called him "godfather" in a cheerful voice.

Everyone in the room congratulated Su Chunlin.

Xiao Xi said, "Godfather, since you were injured and brought back, we should find a doctor to come and take a look. Let's make the whole thing a success."

"Yes, yes, you're so thoughtful, I almost forgot!" Su Chunsen exclaimed.

Xiao Xi immediately went out to find a doctor.

When she went downstairs, she even cried to the shopkeeper and waiter.

Now everyone knows that Su Chunlin and the others were sent back because they were seriously wounded on the battlefield and survived by chance. Their injuries were very serious, and it was unknown whether they could recover.

In an instant, the people who had just begun to have hope shook their heads in disappointment again, because those who were seriously wounded and sent back would most likely become a burden on their families. To put it bluntly, it would have been better for them to die on the battlefield.

Xiao Xi had no idea what everyone was thinking. After the doctor came and re-examined Su Chunsen and Shen Zhuang and the others and applied medicine, he had the doctor say something downstairs to confirm the fact that Su Chunsen and the others were seriously injured.

Two days later, all the strawberry jam he brought was sold out, so Xiao Xi immediately arranged for a car to take Su Chunlin and the others back.

As soon as she stepped out of the inn, she was blocked at the door by several merchants who came to buy strawberry jam. She had to argue with them, and finally, after she repeatedly assured them that she would supply strawberry jam, the merchants let her leave.

Shen Zhuang's condition was quite serious, and the doctor specifically instructed them to be careful after the medication was reapplied.

Xiao Xi didn't dare to speed up at all, and walked slowly all the way. By the time she returned to Moshi Town, three days had passed.

"Godfather, I'll settle Uncle Shen in an inn in town first, then send you back, and then pick him up and take him back to the village later," Xiao Xi said, explaining her plan.

Shen Zhuang was eager to return home, but given his situation, he dared not be careless and thus followed Xiao Xi's arrangements.

The carriage slowly entered Dongmen Village.

Tao happened to come out to pour water, and when she caught sight of Xiao Xi's unfamiliar face, she stopped and looked at her a few more times. "Which family are you looking for, young lady?"

Su Chunlin excitedly lifted the car curtain, "Sister-in-law, I'm back!"

With a crash, Tao's basin of plants fell to the ground. "Brother Chunlin! You...you...why are you back?"

"And me too!" Su Chunsen then appeared.

This has caused quite a stir in the entire Dongmen Village.

Everyone rushed to Su Chunlin's house, crowding the courtyard. Madam Han was embracing Su Chunlin and wailing, while Su Zhan and Su Ming were also constantly wiping away tears.

Ruan Xiaoyu and Shen Xiang were busy greeting their elders.

Su Changxi rushed over and barely managed to squeeze in. "Chunsen, Chunlin, what's going on? Why are you back? Is the war over? Where's my Su Sheng?"

Huang, who had followed, and Su Yu, who was leading the child, both stared at them expectantly.

Su Chunlin was already overwhelmed by the questions he had been asked, and hurriedly replied, "We're still fighting. We were sent back because we were injured and old. The situation is different."

The villagers all lowered their heads in disappointment.

Su Chunlin comforted them, "Don't worry too much. When we left the border, our forces were still very strong. We even won our first battle this year. If we keep winning, we'll probably stop soon."

Mrs. Huang broke down in tears, "How much longer! Ever since my Ah Sheng left, I've never had a moment's peace, sob sob sob."

Su Yan, her face pale, looked pitifully at Su Chunlin with her child in tow, "Uncle, how is my Yongnian?"

“Very good, very good! Yongnian and the others are all with my son-in-law. My Shen Yi said that his goal is to help everyone survive. Making meritorious contributions is not important. Before, he was restrained in everything he did because he was protecting us. Now that he has sent us back, there will be less trouble.”

Don't worry, they're all fine, everyone's fine too.

Su Chunlin spoke with absolute certainty.

Although his words have little credibility, they can at least offer some psychological comfort. In addition, their families are not on the list of those who died in battle this time, so there is still hope.

After the villagers left, Su Changxi and Su Changfu stayed behind to carefully learn about the situation on the battlefield.

After learning that Su Chunlin was injured because of Xiong Kai, Su Changxi was so angry that he wanted to confront Gao Zhi.

"Brother, you're the township head, you have to take care of this. Our villagers can't be bullied by Ximen Village for no reason!"

Su Changfu thought so too, and immediately sent someone to fetch Gao Zhi.

Gao Zhi was completely baffled. When he arrived at Dongmen Village, he learned that Su Chunlin and the others had returned to the village. He quickly went to their house to find out what was going on.

Who knew that as soon as they arrived at the door, Su Changxi gave them a sarcastic rebuke.

Gao Zhi was also unhappy. "Su Changxi, what do you mean? I didn't provoke you! This is inexplicable."

"Hmph! You didn't provoke me, but the people from your village provoked the villagers of our village!" Su Changxi was furious and pulled Gao Zhi in front of Su Chunlin. "Look, look at Chunlin's legs, it's all Xiong Kai's doing!"

"Xiong Kai?" Gao Zhi's heart skipped a beat, as if he understood something. He quickly distanced himself, "Xiong Kai was arrested by the government for committing a crime a long time ago. He hasn't returned to the village, so what he did has nothing to do with us!"

Su Changfu shook his head. "Old Gao! That's not how it works. I remember you used to rely on Xiong Kai a lot. Whenever you went to your village to discuss something, Xiong Kai always had a say. If he didn't have your permission, would he have that authority?"

Gao Zhi's expression changed unpredictably. "Township Chief! Our village is different from yours. You all share the same surname and ancestor, so you can discuss things. But in our Ximen Village, there are so many families with different surnames. I can't neglect any of them! There are only a few families with the surname Xiong, and only Xiong Kai is capable. Do you think I can cover his mouth and prevent him from making a sound?"
Furthermore, Xiong Kai already had a conflict with Su Chunlin's family, and I couldn't interfere in their affairs on the battlefield even if I wanted to! Besides, Xiong Kai hasn't returned yet, so you can't just listen to Su Chunlin's side of the story.”

"What? You mean I deliberately framed Xiong Kai? Bah! I wouldn't even dare to frame a vicious scoundrel like him!" Su Chunlin was furious, his body trembling with excitement.