Qian Sangui was deeply touched and thanked Young Master Liang profusely for his consideration.
Around Shen Hour, the procession of carriages and horses finally left the Qian family to return to the county town. Fourth Master Song had wanted to take back some lotus leaves to eat, but now that the extent of lotus root planting was directly related to his family's profits, he refrained from causing harm and only had someone pick a few lotus flowers to take back instead.
Sister Qing had already fallen asleep in her wet nurse's embrace. Lan Jiejie held Qian Yixiu's hand and said, "Sister Xiu, when your house is all fixed up, I will come to the countryside to play again."
Qian Yixiu smiled warmly, welcoming her, and promised that whenever she herself went to the provincial city, she would surely visit the Song family.
As the large group of carriages and horses passed Darong Village, the villagers stirred up dust and engaged in spirited discussions.
