"Really, he got his reputation all back? That's just too incredible, I was still feeling sorry for him, saying he'd spent his whole life reading books for nothing. Who would've thought, he could stir up such a fuss!"
"You must not have seen him when he came back just now, clearly looking ragged and chased out of the village before. But this time he returned with several carts full of goods to visit his relatives, riding in a luxurious carriage, even attended by servants. It's like a salted fish turning over!"
These whispering discussions were ongoing along the way, showing just how much of a stir Qiao Yuanzhen's return had caused in the village.
Muniang had been awake for some time, listening groggily and couldn't help but furrowing her delicate brows.
Yu Ze noticed her stirring, "Woken up by the noise? You can sleep more when we get back."
