Chapter 708 I'm afraid I'll never be free again
Chapter 708 I'm afraid I'll never be free again
The group reluctantly returned to the workshop. Aunt Huang was not idle, and hurried to prepare food for the princess for tomorrow's journey.
Su Wanwan quickly closed the door and started to organize things with the children, including those that were visible and those that needed to be stored in the space.
When Liu Daping left Shen Yuan's house and saw Shen Songqing, he snorted and ignored the old Shen family.
The other villagers also looked angry.
The old Shen family seemed to be isolated.
Shen Songqing looked helpless:
"We can't do anything about it. We don't blame him, but the real Shen Yuan in our family hasn't come back either. Alas, it's pitiful..."
Zhang Cuihua, who usually has the loudest voice, was also very quiet and didn't say a word.
The atmosphere in Old Shen's house was depressing, and no further explanation was given along the way.
The villagers looked at the Shen family and shook their heads and sighed.
What they said did make sense. Even if the real Shen Yuan died, his soul would not be able to return to his hometown. As his relatives, no matter how grateful they were to the current Shen Yuan, they would definitely feel uncomfortable.
No one said anything else. That night, almost everyone in Daliushu Village suffered from insomnia.
The Shen family was even more worried.
"Well, if you ask me, it's better for the children to stay at home. Wanwan is going to help Shen Yuan get rid of the crime, and it's inconvenient to bring the children with her."
Zhang Cuihua had previously said that it would be inconvenient for Wanwan to bring the children back to Beijing, so she asked the children to stay with them.
Unexpectedly, Wanwan disagreed and suggested that Shen Zhao should go as well.
"I think this matter is not as simple as it seems. They seem to be confident. Whatever they say is true. The children will be with the Ye family there."
Shen Songqing always felt that something was wrong.
Shen Yuan's identity was not revealed earlier or later, so how come it was only exposed after such a long time since he returned home?
And judging from the expressions on Wanwan and the others' faces, they must have known this would happen. Even Shen Zhao seemed to know everything.
Sure enough, he said that Shen Yuan's family were all people who could do great things.
"I also think it's not that simple. I believe in Brother Yuan."
Shen Su also expressed his opinion, but then lowered his head:
"Why is he not a member of our Shen family? Can I still call him brother in the future?"
He felt sad when he thought that Shen Yuan was not his real third brother.
"Mom, let's make some food for Wanwan and the others so they can take it with them on the road tomorrow."
Zhao Yan was thinking that Su Wanwan would take the children to Beijing tomorrow, and the journey was long. As a woman, what should she do? She was more worried about this.
"Yes, yes, let's prepare some long-lasting food and send it to them."
Zhang Cuihua nodded quickly and went downstairs to make arrangements.
"It's a pity that our Shen family has been looked down upon by the entire village."
Feng Chunyun had been looked down upon before, but she was used to it and didn’t think it was a big deal.
But since she restored her relationship with her sister-in-law, no one looked down on her when she returned to the village.
I was given the cold shoulder again and I actually felt uncomfortable.
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Early the next morning, two carriages stopped in front of Su Wanwan's house.
It was Feng Gang who sent people to pick them up.
There were four people, one of whom was a woman, who was carefully selected from there.
These people were sent to protect them as they went to the capital. They were told to the outside world that they were hired escorts, but in fact, each of them was a master.
Su Wanwan had prepared everything long ago, and she didn't bring much with her.
Two carriages came, and they simply loaded the things into one of them and sat in the other one.
I deliberately asked someone to come early, but unexpectedly, as soon as I finished loading the things, I saw the villagers rushing over.
They all held baskets.
"My lord, you have a long journey ahead of you and we don't have much to give you. We cooked some eggs for you to eat on the way."
An old lady handed over the basket.
Others also came forward.
"This is a pancake made by my aunt. She uses a lot of oil and it can be kept for a few days."
"This is a piece of bacon. You can cook it on the way."
.......
The journey would take nearly a month, and it was not certain that one would be able to find an inn, so they might have to set up camp outside, so the things these people sent were also varied.
Some people even brought a small iron pot, saying it was convenient for cooking on the road.
Zhang Cuihua finally squeezed in and carried a big bag.
"Although we feel uncomfortable, you are you and he is him. Wanwan, have a safe journey."
She wanted to pretend and look stern, but in the end she couldn't help but tears in her eyes, and she went forward and hugged Yue'er and the others.
"Thank you, auntie. I know. Don't worry. I will definitely give an explanation to the Shen family about this matter."
Su Wanwan also went over and hugged her aunt.
She likes this aunt very much.
"Everyone, go back. There are too many things. I can't put them all in. I have prepared everything. There is no shortage of food on the road."
Su Wanwan let the children get on the carriage first and got on last.
Sitting beside the carriage, waving to everyone.
There really wasn't enough space to put the things, so she took in some of what she could.
After walking a long way, she looked back and saw the group of people at the entrance of the village, standing there without moving.
Yue'er and Yun Yi leaned on the rear window of the carriage, both with red eyes.
Shen Zhao did not sit inside the carriage, but sat on the other side of the coachman, looking back frequently.
Even the guards looked at each other, seeming a little surprised.
The simplicity of the village surprised them.
The carriage sped away, and the village became farther and farther away until it disappeared.
"Don't look at it, we will be back."
Su Wanwan comforted the two children.
Yue'er turned around, leaned against her mother, and rested her head on her mother's shoulder.
"I know. I just miss them before I leave."
Shen Yunyi didn't say anything.
Yue'er can come back, but what about him?
He knew that after this trip, he would probably never have the freedom he once had.
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Pingnan County is in a treacherous situation.
Pang Qingping finally breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that Shen Yuan was escorted back to Beijing for investigation.
Of course, he also knew that no matter what the identity of this fake Shen Yuan was, he had made great contributions and now married the princess. With the princess and the Ye family as his backing, it was very likely that they were just investigating his true identity.
But investigating such a matter is not easy. I heard that His Majesty has sent people to the northwest to collect evidence.
With all the back and forth and various investigations, it would take several months to get to the bottom of the matter.
Of course, he deliberately said that he was a spy from the enemy country. If he had simply said that he was impersonating a retired soldier, it would not have had this effect at all.
But if he is a spy from an enemy country, it will be difficult to convince the public without a thorough investigation.
Those old ministers will not let Your Majesty go easy on him, and may even rather kill the innocent than let him go.
With this cover, no matter what Shen Yuanban's identity is, he will probably spend the next few months in prison.
As for whether he would be acquitted in the end or something was really found out, he didn't care.
What's more, by that time, he might have already accomplished great things. Shen Yuan had repeatedly ruined his plans, and if he fell into his hands, he would naturally not let him go.
Shen Yuan was put in jail. Now the attention of the capital and even the entire Great Xia Dynasty has shifted to this case. These few months are enough for him to prepare everything.
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