The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 664 Going Home
"Grandma, are those people very powerful?"

Just as Grandma Wang was about to nod, Ayu continued, "Will he be more powerful than the emperor? More powerful than the empress and empress dowager?"

Grandma Wang: "..."

She overlooked the fact that she didn't respect any so-called noble people from the bottom of her heart, and the entire Wang family had no sense of hierarchy.

Look at Ayu, she casually mentions figures like the emperor, empress, and empress dowager, people that no one else dares to even mention.

It seems there's still a lot to teach this child.

At this moment, Old Mrs. Wang had no idea that she had deliberately slowed down the pace of teaching Ayu.

Because not only Grandma Wang, but the entire Wang family had a premonition that if Ayu grew up early, she would eventually fly away like an eagle.

Ayu is different from ordinary young ladies, and even different from ordinary men. She has a very broad and wide-ranging vision, as if she can see the whole world in her eyes. Such a person is destined not to settle down in one place.

They all wished the separation would come later, but they were also afraid that their child would leave too soon, before they had a chance to raise him, and they would regret it even more then.

Looking at Qin Huai, he also seemed completely unconcerned, as if casually mentioning those people's titles was as ordinary as mentioning his own grandparents.

Grandma Wang began to ponder: If Qin Huai were to sit in that position, would A Yu not have to be subject to those restrictions?
Throughout history, there have been very few emperors who only had an empress, and there have been instances where the entire harem consisted of only one person, but none of them met a good end.

But if it's Ayu, then a peaceful death is not a concern.

No matter what, she has a divine protection. Even if the divine protection is gone in the future, she has still managed to lift the Wang family up. With everyone working together, she won't be unable to protect everyone's precious treasure.

"Grandma, am I right?" Ayu rambled on for a while, not quite finished, but then she noticed that Grandma Wang was lost in thought, and she didn't know if she had listened at all.

Grandma Wang: "How could that be? The highest peak is usually occupied by the capable. Those who cannot climb to the top, no matter what the reason, are defeated."

Hearing this, Ayu felt much more at ease. Although she was also curious about the person who could make her grandmother wary, the fact that the problem could be solved meant that the danger level wasn't that high.

"Grandma, don't worry, I will protect Ayu well." Qin Huai said firmly, "My people will protect her even more diligently than they would protect me."

This is also what Qin Huai repeatedly warned Chi Jia about.

Actually, there was no need for Chi Jia to remind them. Those guards surnamed Chi who had met A Yu already liked this little girl quite a bit. They had all received some kindness from A Yu and had also received orders from their master, so how could they not be attentive?
Grandma Wang, however, was not entirely at ease; she never placed her hopes on a single person or a group of people.

"I shouldn't have said so much to you today. As for the rest, let the adults handle it." Old Mrs. Wang pulled Qin Huai and A Yu up from the rock, one in each arm, and said, "We'll be returning to Wanning City in a couple of days. Just be good children for a few days. Once we're back in Wanning City, just do your jobs well and don't worry about anything else. If the sky falls, someone else will hold it up. It's not your turn."

As she spoke, Grandma Wang looked up and saw a beam of light appear in the distance, drifting from the layers of mountains and piercing through the grayness of the mountains.

Its daybreak.

"Let's go home." Grandma Wang led her two children step by step along the mountain path.

Ayu and Qin Huai each stood on one side, neither able to break free from Old Lady Wang's slightly calloused hand.

In the past, Ayu only thought that her grandmother's hands had calluses because of hard work. Because she had never done heavy work, the calluses were not big and were not as grotesque as those of other women in the village.

Looking back now, she realized that she rarely saw her grandmother do anything; she mostly just sat at home using her brain and mouth, leaving most of the work to her family.

The calluses on those hands...

"Grandma—" Ayu raised her head, about to ask, but saw Qin Huai on the other side shaking his head slightly at her.

She shut up and stopped asking.

Grandma is old and tired. She spoke a lot today, which is unusual for her. Because of their impulsiveness, she exposed herself.

If they ask any more questions, whether Grandma makes up stories to deceive them or tells them from memory, it will only lead to more exhaustion.

Let's just forget about it. Everyone has their secrets, right?

Regardless of whether her grandmother knew martial arts or not, she was still her most beloved grandmother!
As soon as it was light, Wang Chuangui was about to set off for Chang'an Prefecture. Knowing that he was going to Chang'an Prefecture to serve as the prefect, the villagers all came early to see him off. Several young men who were merchants had already tied up their oxcarts and were following behind Wang Chuangui's carriage.

When asked, they laughed and said, "We were just thinking of doing business in Chang'an County. We heard that there are places near the desert there that produce all kinds of furs. If we can buy some, we can come back in winter and sell them!"

Someone else chuckled and said, "Anyway, we're planning to set off in the next few days. Let's chat and keep Uncle Wang company so we won't get too bored."

Looking at everyone, Wang Chuangui felt his eyes welling up with tears. He knew perfectly well that they were just trying to take this opportunity to escort him away.

The journey from Wangbei County to Chang'an County was long, so her mother arranged for an elderly couple of servants to accompany them, along with Changfu to drive the carriage, and various supplies for the road, as well as generous travel expenses. However, these were not enough to alleviate her worries about the journey.

These people followed him for two reasons: first, to escort him, and second, to let his family know he was safe on his way back, so they wouldn't worry.

"Wait, wait!" Aunt Hu emerged from the crowd, panting, and pulled a young man behind her forward. "Chuan Gui, call your three brothers too. He's learned some martial arts these past few years. If he runs into any trouble on the road, let him deal with them. If he can't beat them, just leave them on the road and run away by yourself."

Wang Chuangui: "..."

He couldn't help but cast a sympathetic glance at Hu Sanwa behind Aunt Hu. Everyone in the village knew that Aunt Hu's youngest son was away from home all year round, and she always thought about him. How could she bear to treat him like this?

"Jiang Dahua, you really can't say anything nice!" Old Mrs. Wang rolled her eyes at Aunt Hu. "My second son hasn't even left home yet, can't you wish for something good?"

Wang Chuangui was immediately moved to tears. See? His mother always cared about his safety.

Then, Grandma Wang said, "You said the mountains are high and the roads are far. If something happens on the way, our old arms and legs will be exhausted from running there."

Wang Chuangui: "..."

He grabbed Hu Sanwa's arm and patted him on the shoulder: "Brother, let's get going as soon as possible and reach the first post station before dark, so we don't have to suffer through wind and dew."

Hu Sanwa and the others hurriedly agreed, "Yes, yes, that makes sense. Aunt Wang, Aunt Hu, we'll be going now!"

Before long, the people who had gathered at the village entrance immediately mounted their donkeys or horses and were gone in the blink of an eye.

Sitting in the carriage, Wang Chuangui said to Madam Ma, who was sitting with her head down, "What's wrong? You've been unhappy since this morning. Are you reluctant to leave home? Why don't we make a detour to your family home and say goodbye to them one more time?"

Ma shook her head: "No, it's not that. My parents have already made arrangements. They're not worried about me. Anyway, I've been traveling with you all year round, so they're used to it."

These days, many daughters never return to their parents' home after getting married, so what's a little longer?

"Then why are you so sullen? Don't you want to be with me?" Wang Chuangui grabbed Ma's hand. "That won't do. I can't sleep well without you watching over me."

Madam Ma managed to hold back, not giving him a disapproving look, but instead sighing silently, glancing at Wang Chuangui, and then leaning back on the carriage seat, grieving alone.

Wang Chuangui was left completely baffled.

At this moment, Ayu stood beside Grandma Wang and asked, "Grandma, Second Aunt doesn't seem very happy today. Does she not want to go to Chang'an County with Second Uncle? I checked the map. Although Chang'an County is not very wealthy, it is not a barbaric land either. Second Uncle is a man of real talent and learning. He can make a difference there. Second Uncle also protects Second Aunt, so she shouldn't suffer."

Grandma Wang smiled and casually said, "No, she's just hesitating."

"Why are you hesitating?"

"It's nothing, just some adult sacrifices and gains."

After saying that, Old Mrs. Wang went back to her room, where a small box was placed prominently on the headboard of her bed.

After all, Ma used her own money to pay off Wang Chuangui's family debts. Her only worry was that if Wang Chuangui really changed his mind, would everyone laugh at her for being foolish?

Grandma Wang stroked the box and whispered, "If you always consider what others say, you might as well not live."

That afternoon, Chi Jia finally gave Qin Huai a more detailed account of the information from Shanyang Village.

"Young master, the investigation has been completed."

(End of this chapter)