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

Chapter 355 Murong Xu is Determined

Su Tai had no idea what Liu Laosan was thinking, and simply explained seriously, "I heard you were sick, how could Shen Yi and I sit still! Shen Yi wanted to come, but he's a town official now and can't leave at the end of the year. I was fine, so I came over. My godfather's leg..."

Liu Laosan waved his hand, "My leg is just an old problem that's flared up again. It gets better and worse sometimes. Maybe it'll be fine once you guys leave, haha."

Su Tai's eyes changed slightly. Thinking of what Ke Yunyun had said, she took a sip of tea without making it obvious and looked at Huang Xinghua. "Godfather, besides coming to see you this time, we also brought Auntie to see Tiantian. Tiantian hasn't been back for a while, and Auntie can't eat or sleep well. She can't live without coming to see her in person."

"Besides, I've thought it through. Now that I'm here, I'll let Tian Tian go back to her hometown with her aunt, and I'll stay here to take care of you. That's perfect."

When Liu Laosan saw Huang Xinghua, he knew that she was determined to take Shen Tian away this time. He sighed helplessly and nodded, saying, "The child will be here soon. You can go back whenever you want. My leg is not a big problem, and I don't need you to take care of me. Stay for a few days and rest well. You should go back too."

"Godfather, whether I go back or not is another matter. In short, I have to wait until your condition stabilizes before I can go back with peace of mind." Su Tai also became stubborn.

Liu Laosan felt utterly overwhelmed.

Upon returning to her room, she immediately instructed the housekeeper to inform Murong Xu, "That bastard's scheme against me has ultimately backfired. His own mother and elder brother have come, and my daughter-in-law has also arrived. Let's see what tricks he can pull now!"

"My lord, be careful what you say!" The steward was terrified and quickly went over to close the doors and windows even more tightly.

This side of the front yard.

Shen Tian arrived late, after Liu Laosan had left. Upon seeing Huang Xinghua, she rushed over and cried, "Mother! I missed you!"

"Good child, it's so good that you're alright! I was worried about you day and night at home, afraid that something might happen to you! Thank goodness! The Marquis not only cured you, but also took good care of you. I can finally rest easy." Huang Xinghua stroked Shen Tian affectionately.

Looking at her fair and delicate face, I felt both happy and worried.

Ke Yunyun had assumed her daughter was just an ordinary village girl, but now, seeing the changes in her daughter with her own eyes, she panicked instantly.

"Sweetie, will you come back with me this time?" Huang Xinghua asked cautiously, with a hint of pleading in her voice.

Shen Tian hesitated and nodded, "Mother, I originally wanted to go back with you, but Uncle Liu suddenly fell ill, and I didn't want to leave so easily at that time."

Su Tai quickly replied, "That's easy! I'll stay here to take care of my godfather, so you can go back without worry."

"Sister Xiaotai, are you sure you don't want to go back?" Shen Tian asked, blinking her big eyes.

Su Tai nodded emphatically, "It's a piece of cake, I've arranged everything. Even if I stay at my godfather's place for a year or two, it won't be a problem."

"Okay! Then I can go home with Mom and my older brother without worry." Shen Tian smiled happily.

The three old men asked the kitchen to prepare a table full of food to entertain them.

As soon as everyone finished eating, Murong Xu arrived with a pile of betrothal gifts.

"My lord, let's not beat around the bush, I want to marry Miss Shen."

Liu Laosan met Murong Xu's determined face and calmly shook his head, "Your Highness, you shouldn't be saying this to me. He has an elder brother and a mother. He's just staying at my house temporarily. I, an old man, can't get involved."

If Huang Xinghua hadn't come, he really wouldn't have been so assertive. But now that Huang Xinghua is here, he's openly shifting the blame.

Murong Xu snorted coldly, "Then please invite Madam Shen out."

Liu Laosan shook his head again, "It's too late, everyone has already gone back to the inn. Shen Tian was also taken away by them. My daughter-in-law is still in the manor. Does Your Highness want to see her?" "It seems that the Marquis is determined not to get involved in this matter?" Murong Xu narrowed his eyes and stared directly at Liu Laosan.

Liu Laosan helplessly spread his hands, "I still have a sense of shame, it's none of my business!"

Murong Xu was so angry that he turned and left, ordering the betrothal gifts to be carried back untouched.

Liu Su brought news that Shen Tian's family had indeed moved into the largest restaurant in the capital.

How could a prince like him go to such a place to propose marriage? If word got out, the censors would impeach him to death. We can only proceed cautiously.

In the inn.

Even after bringing her daughter back, Huang Xinghua remained extremely uneasy. "Sweetie, can we really leave safely?"

Thinking of Murong Xu's methods, Shen Tian sighed and said, "Mother, I kept quiet before because I was worried about Uncle Liu and I didn't want to implicate others. Now that you're here, this matter needs to be settled."

"The Laba Festival is in a few days. The most honored woman in Langya Kingdom will be distributing porridge and doing good deeds at the Buddhist temple. If we go to the temple then, we might even bump into that noble lady. If we seize this opportunity, we'll surely be able to leave safely."

Huang Xinghua was completely confused and couldn't help but mutter, "Sweetie, how do you know so much?"

The Shen Tian in front of her was still the same Shen Tian, ​​but Huang Xinghua felt something was off.

Shen Tian chuckled lightly, "Mother, I've been in the capital for so long, and I've even met Princess Qingfeng. Isn't it normal for me to know some things? Besides, that noble person goes to the Buddhist temple to distribute porridge and do good deeds every year. Who in the capital doesn't know that?"

Shen Dagou, who was standing to the side, thought for a moment and said, "In that case, we might as well stay at the Buddhist temple in advance and say that we are praying for blessings before we leave and thanking Buddha for his protection."

Huang Xinghua's eyes lit up. "This is a good idea! Even if we run into someone important, it won't be too abrupt or make us seem like we have ulterior motives."

“Yes, that’s what I mean,” Shen Dagou said.

The family of three had just finished packing when Liusu came to knock on the door.

Shen Tian gave Shen Dagou and Huang Xinghua a wink and whispered, "She's back from reporting the news; we can't let her come with us."

"What should we do then?" Huang Xinghua became inexplicably nervous.

Shen Dagou was already preparing to tie the person up.

Shen Tian thought for a moment and said, "Come in."

Liu Su pushed open the door, her expression respectful but her eyes full of suspicion, and asked bluntly, "Miss, what were you talking about just now?"

"What we say is none of your business!" Huang Xinghua suddenly launched an attack before Shen Tian and Shen Dagou could react.

Liu Su said without changing her expression, "This servant is here specifically to serve you, so naturally I must know everything about you."

Huang Xinghua was furious. "Pah! Who told you to come and take care of my daughter? My daughter has already left the Marquis's mansion, what are you still doing here? What are you up to? Let me tell you! I'm not buying your act, get out of here and go back to where you came from! You're just getting in the way!"

Liu Su's face gradually darkened.

Shen Tian ignored her and patted Huang Xinghua's arm reassuringly, "Mother, don't be angry. We are just an ordinary family and don't really need servants to wait on us. It wouldn't be good if my sister-in-law misunderstood. I already told Uncle Liu before I left that we didn't need anyone to serve us, and Sister Xiaotai also agreed. I don't know why this girl came along."