The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family-Chapter 644 Unforgettable Great Kindness (4)_1

Pei Qin glared at him darkly, thinking that even if they were leaving tomorrow, it would still be soon enough. Her anger hadn’t subsided at the thought of departing so abruptly!

Since they had to keep up the pretense with Xiao Guangbi, it wasn’t the right time to make a move against Liang San.

Fang Liuming, however, was rather pleased to see them leave quickly. With the immortals contending above and affecting both Pei Qin and Mo Heng, their current misfortune seemed to have turned into a blessing. It was best to hurry back and check on the situation at home.

Speaking of home, Pei Qin, recalling her family’s circumstances, became so suffocated she didn’t want to say anything. She too missed her daughter and longed to return quickly.

That evening, Shen Songming came over. Although he wanted Pei Qin to stay in Capital Jingcheng a bit longer, he didn’t recommend taking action against Liang San right now, "Since she has lived again, she likely knows who the future emperor is. Advising Xiao Guangbi and scheming against you is merely to remove obstacles for her true master. I’ve had people test her; she has several experts around her."

"The true master is not Prince Yong’an," Mo Heng said.

Shen Songming of course knew this. Xiao Guangjing’s sons were all with their family; this blind man was essentially Prince Yong’an’s man. He wouldn’t be laying such traps to scheme against him and Pei Qin.

"That leaves the Crown Prince and Prince Yongle," Shen Songming was not familiar with either of these two, "I’ve never met Prince Yongle, but as for the Crown Prince, who has been in that position for over a decade, his status might not be so easily shaken." He suspected Prince Yongle.

"It could also be someone else! Not just their Xiao clan could become the emperor," Pei Qin retorted with a slant.

Shen Songming: "... You’re right."

They were at a disadvantage now, Liang San being in the shadows with the rebirth ’golden finger’. Though she may not be aware of the details, she certainly knew the major issues, and being someone who knew Pei Qin’s background and where they came from was an even greater concern.

"Let’s see what they plan to do next; for now, we head home," Mo Heng stated coldly.

Pei Qin propped her arm against her chin as she stepped on a chair, filled with indignation.

Mo Heng pulled her along to pack their belongings, signaling Shen Songming that he could leave.

Shen Songming, however, refused to go; this was his private residence, and he would stay if he wanted to!

Talking about packing up, they had come in a prison cart and practically had no luggage to pack—a few sets of clothes and a collection of rewards that could all be tossed into a suitcase.

Having been deceived once again made it hard for Pei Qin to let them off easily; ever since she awoke, she had been engulfed in intense discontent and frustration.

Feng Wei had the carriage ready and moved the luggage onto it.

Shen Songming brought out a box for Pei Qin, "Here’s what you asked for."

Pei Qin opened it to find a silver-white pocket watch with a blue crystal inlay.

"Save the wristwatch! It’s convenient to check the time, but not so handy for moving around. Use this pocket watch for now," Shen Songming said with a laugh, pleased with her satisfied look.

Mo Heng gave him a sidelong glance. The wedding gift for Pei Yuan was a pair of couple’s pocket watches; for Qinqin, it was just one—where was the other?

Shen Songming raised an eyebrow at him.

Well, no need to give a pair since Mo Heng was always going to be with her.

After breakfast, the group boarded the carriage.

Fang Liuming and Fang Fu both came to see them off.

Seeing she was still reluctant to leave, Mo Heng stopped the carriage on the street, stepped down, and hailed a hawthorn candy seller.

The old man carrying the hawthorn candies exclaimed in appreciation, "My, what a handsome young master!"

Mo Heng paid for several skewers of sugar-coated hawthorns.

Pei Qin rolled her eyes at him. How old was he to still be buying sugar-coated hawthorns? What did he take her for, Little Radish?

Then she saw him return to the carriage, handing her the sugar-coated hawthorns.