They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 436 It’s finally over

Granny Qin Qing couldn't help but spit lightly and mutter, "She still has the nerve to keep pestering me? Is her son's life more important than other people's? Madam, do you want to see her?"

If the warehouse had really been burned down, Xu Zhichun would have had no way to explain it to Prefect Yang!

Xu Zhichun shook his head: "Of course I won't see him. Zhang Quan, get the carriage moving."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Mrs. Xu!"

Madam Qi stood in front of the mule cart, refusing to leave, pleading, "Madam Xu! Madam Xu! I know it's all our fault, and we've been punished. If Madam Xu is still angry, just say the word, and our Qi family will do whatever it takes. Please, Madam Xu, have mercy on my son and forgive him for my deep love for him!"

The eldest son, on whom she had placed high hopes, was suffering in prison. With winter fast approaching, the already poor conditions in the prison were now being made even worse. Just thinking about it made Madam Qi's heart ache.

Granny Qin rolled her eyes when she heard this.

After doing something like that, shouldn't he be punished? How dare he try to bargain with his wife? It's like he's saying, "I've done all this, what more do you want?"

What kind of deep love for one's son or what kind of leniency is that? It's wishful thinking.

Granny Qin Qing couldn't help but lift a corner of the carriage curtain, glancing at Madam Qi with a detached and indifferent tone: "Madam Qi, please go back. This matter was decided by the government. Madam Qi, aren't you asking the wrong person for help from our mistress? Even if you need someone to help, Madam Qi should go to the government. Our mistress has always been law-abiding and can't handle such matters, nor would she dare to interfere."

"Madam Xu—"

"What Granny Qin Qing says is true, Madam Qi, you have put me in a difficult position."

Madam Qi was both angry and frightened. In her dazed and confused state, Zhang Quan cracked his whip and shouted, driving the mule cart away.

Madam Qi couldn't help but wipe away her tears, her heart filled with sorrow.

When will her son be able to come home? This Mrs. Xu is far too—

Madam Qi didn't know what to complain about, and subconsciously, she didn't dare to complain either.

Even in one's heart.

If she had known things would turn out this way, she would have kept her son at home no matter what, and absolutely wouldn't let him cause any trouble.

Things have come to this point, and it's too late to regret it now.

She admitted it, but now she doesn't even have the chance to admit it anymore.

After a long time, Madam Dou was released from prison, barely alive and completely distraught. She was confined to her home by the Dou family and declared that she would devote herself to Buddhism from then on. She never appeared in public again.

As for Young Master Qi, he was even more unlucky. He fell ill in prison, and because he didn't receive proper treatment and care, he developed a persistent cough that lasted all year round. Especially during seasonal changes, he would inevitably suffer a severe bout of coughing that nearly ruptured his lungs. His health was also greatly damaged, and he never recovered.

As for whether he still harbors resentment, what does it matter?

He was so frightened that he was like a startled bird, unable to stir up even a ripple.

As winter set in, the days grew colder and colder, with biting winds and frost in the mornings and evenings. After the first heavy snowfall in December, the New Year drew ever closer. Magistrate Lu purchased a considerable amount of sweet potatoes and potatoes, all of which were transported to other places. Everyone made a small fortune, and they could work hard again next year.

On New Year's Eve, Xu Zhichun and Liang Mingxuan, uncle and sister-in-law, looked at each other and sighed, both having given up hope.

The slight hope that Liang Minglang might return has finally been completely put to rest.

No miracle will happen in this way.

Xu Zhichun politely declined Liang Lizheng's invitation to spend the New Year at his home. The uncle and sister-in-law spent the New Year at home by themselves. At least this year, they had Granny Qin Qing and Mu Xiang to keep them company, so it wasn't too lonely. Chunfen sent Xu Zhichun back to her parents' house.

With the arrival of the new year, a new atmosphere emerged. At the end of January, the imperial army breached the stronghold of Prince Yuchang, and news of Prince Yuchang and his entire household committing suicide by burning themselves alive spread throughout the land. This rebellion, which lasted less than a year, finally came to a complete end.

The people spread the news with great joy.

Especially in Xijiang Province, which borders the fiefdom of King Yuchang, everyone from officials to ordinary people breathed a sigh of relief.

"Finally, peace has been restored! Amitabha!"

"Yes, yes, now we don't have to worry about the rebel king attacking anymore. I was so worried before, I even had nightmares."

Everyone burst into laughter and teasing, then exclaimed in agreement, "Yes!"

Peace was finally restored to the land. No one had the time to concern themselves with the aftermath of the fratricidal conflict between the imperial brothers; as long as there was no more war, that was enough. People prepared for spring planting, sold sweet potatoes and potatoes, and merchants from all over began to venture out, resuming their previous travel routes. Refugees also returned home in large groups, eager to make their way back.
Liang Mingxuan returned to the county school right after the Lantern Festival, and Xu Zhichun also began another busy spring plowing season.

After two years of planting sweet potatoes and potatoes, everyone is familiar with the process. The villagers of Liangjia Village also grow other crops such as tomatoes, strawberries, and snow lotus fruit, enough to satisfy their own cravings.

At the end of March, Liang Minglang sent two trusted confidants, Sanlian and Muqi, with seven or eight people back to his hometown to deliver a letter to Xu Zhichun and Liang Mingxuan, and to pick them up and take them to Beijing.

He had previously enlisted, and through his skills and methods, he quickly distinguished himself, frequently earning merits and catching the eye of General Xie. If it weren't for his secret care and arrangements, not all the villagers would have been transferred to the relatively safe logistics department.

He didn't want the villagers to know too much about him, so they were all transferred to other military camps and they weren't together.

If it weren't for the interference of King Yuchang, he would have been granted a title at that time.

At that time, Prince Yuchang was at the height of his power, and the emperor had to turn a blind eye out of filial piety. Even General Xie, who had made great contributions, was framed and attacked, let alone him.

Therefore, after discussing it with General Xie, he decided to return to his hometown first.

General Xie was not idle. No one knew what he and the Emperor had been doing in secret. Prince Yuchang became more and more arrogant and extremely proud. Finally, he could not bear it any longer and raised the banner of rebellion.
Now that Prince Yuchang is completely out of power, there are a lot of things to deal with, and the court officials will inevitably undergo a major reshuffle. Liang Minglang has also been granted an official position, but it is unknown how long he will stay in the capital, so he sent someone to pick up Xu Zhichun and his younger brother Liang Mingxuan.

He couldn't bear to be separated from Xu Zhichun for too long, and besides, there were naturally more good schools and good teachers in the capital, which would also benefit Mingxuan's future.

Furthermore, he had promised Madam Xu that he would avenge her. Perhaps Xu Zhichun's assistance would be needed in this matter.

Liang Minglang's letter didn't go into too much detail, but it said everything that needed to be said: Xu Zhichun was going.

She also didn't want to be separated from her husband for too long, as it would cause problems.

She felt it was her duty to avenge the Xu family.