NFBE Chapter 70 Constant Trouble
Chapter 70 Constant Trouble
The next day, Chen Ruotong got herself ready and went to pay her respects to Old Lady Chen in her room.
Old Mrs. Chen was a diligent person. She got up at dawn. Every day after getting up, she would walk to the river and visit the cattle in the cowshed and pigpen. Seeing that everything in this big farm belonged to her and the old man, she felt a sweet feeling in her heart, thinking that her life was not lived in vain, and she could have such good fortune.
Old Mrs. Chen knew clearly that this granddaughter was not her original granddaughter. The original granddaughter might have met with an accident on the way to the capital. This was another filial granddaughter sent by God to her, bringing blessings and fortune to the old Chen family.
She even deliberately peeked at her granddaughter's buttocks. It was still the same red birthmark, and the location, shape, and size had not changed. So she was sure that the person was still the same person, but the soul was not the same soul. Old Mrs. Chen believed in ghosts and gods, and she had heard many stories about reincarnation. So she concluded that her granddaughter was now someone else's soul.
But so what? Everything can't go back to the way it was. Besides, her eldest granddaughter is smarter, more intelligent, more sensible, and more filial than before. She still likes her and still loves her.
Old Mrs. Chen prayed to God, hoping that her eldest granddaughter would be happy in heaven and find someone who truly loved her.
Chen Ruotong found Old Lady Chen by the river. She was picking duck eggs with a small basket. There were many fish and shrimps in the river, so the duck eggs and goose eggs were particularly large. Chen Ruotong and Old Lady Chen picked duck eggs together.
Old man Chen also came to join in the fun, and the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren chatted while picking eggs.
Chen Ruotong said, "Grandpa, grandma, due to the recent unrest outside the city due to the disaster victims, I have to go back to the city today to ask Bai Biaotou to come to our farm to protect everyone's safety."
Old Man Chen and Old Lady Chen both nodded and agreed, "Listen to my grandson!"
Because they knew that Chen Ruotong would get some inside information from Prefect Zhang, so the seemingly peaceful Pingyang City might actually have many evil spirits in secret.
After breakfast, Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien took a carriage to Xinglong Escort Agency and asked Bai Qiang to come in person. Xinglong Escort Agency happened to have no business these days, so they readily agreed. Bai Qiang took several young escorts from the escort agency and Chen Ruotong's six reserve servants to the farm to do security work.
Now, Chen Ruotong felt much more at ease. Even if there were more assassins, they would be targeting her. It was relatively safe on the farm with someone protecting her.
After arranging everything, Chen Ruotong decided to move back into the Chen residence. She was of no use at the farm anyway.
As soon as Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien entered Chen's house, Zhen Yu followed in.
Zhen Yu did not beat around the bush and spoke directly, "Excuse me, Mr. Chen Si, for interrupting me. I have something I want to ask you today."
Chen Ruotong bowed and said, "Master Zhen, please come in. Are you here to investigate a case? I will tell you the truth."
Zhen Yu said, "Didn't I say it yesterday? We are already friends. What's the point of calling me sir? I'm just a commoner. Isn't it better to call me friend?"
"Then wouldn't Chen be marrying up to your level? You are a high-ranking official, and I am a commoner. We are not on the same level!"
"Okay, let's not argue about this and talk about the fan. I suspect that this fan is related to the treasure map of the previous dynasty. Lord Zhang has also tried his best to cooperate with me in investigating this case. If you tell the truth, it will also be helpful to Lord Zhang. After all, you are a family!"
Chen Ruotong's eyes lit up: "Really? That's what I guessed at the beginning. Why did so many people come for the fan? There must be something wrong with the fan. What could go wrong with an ordinary fan? Of course, it has something to do with money. See, I guessed right, didn't I? Even without the relationship with Lord Zhang, I would have tried my best to cooperate with Lord Zhen in handling the case." She glanced at Qiao Zien.
"Please tell us in detail, Mr. Chen Si."
Chen Ruotong told him everything about how she met Hong Xianzhi on her way to Qingyang Prefecture and how the man in black had stuck a fan into her bag. She also told him about the first assassination attempt.
Zhen Yu asked again: "Where is the fan now?"
"It was bought by Hong Xianzhi. I thought the fan was an unlucky thing, so I wanted to give it away. I didn't expect someone would want to buy it. A fan can be sold for money, so of course I have to sell it. I don't want it to bring me trouble again!"
"Hong Xianzhi is the regent's man. It seems that the regent can't hold back. He is anxious and wants to use the legendary treasure to recruit soldiers! A killer caught yesterday said that the fan has a secret. Then, based on their leader's name, Yang Song, his surname is Yang, so I think of the previous dynasty. They are also robbing this fan. If they get the treasure, they will have the strength to restore the previous dynasty."
Zhen Yu did not hide these confidential matters, but revealed them directly to Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien, because he felt that these two people were not ordinary people, and it would be beneficial to the country if they were recruited.
Besides, Chen Guchuan and Zhang Zhifu were in the same boat, both working for the court, and Qiao Zien would also take the imperial examination in the future, so they would definitely be willing to be loyal to the current emperor. The regent's ambition was obvious, and any upright gentleman would not join him.
Now Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien understood the key. It turned out that there were three forces that all wanted the treasure map!
Chen Ruotong said: "Now that Hong Xianzhi has got the fan, he will use it to look for treasures. All we have to do is follow Hong Xianzhi!"
Zhen Yu said: "Yes, that Yang Song might also be looking for Hong Xianzhi."
At this time, Hong Xianzhi was gathering talents to go treasure hunting in the snowy mountains at the home of the wealthy Wan. He had already found the descendants of five tomb-raiding lieutenants and was making preparations before going treasure hunting.
Young Master Yang Zhanliang and Yang Song in blue met their contact person at this time. The contact person brought important news and asked them to find the box containing the fan as soon as possible.
Yang Song said to Yang Zhanliang: "Master, the box is with Chen Guchuan. Could it be that the secret is in the box?"
Yang Zhanliang said: "That's 100% true. We still have to start with Chen Guchuan."
"That will be much easier than starting with Hong Xianzhi!"
"Not necessarily. Didn't you say that Qiao Zien is difficult to deal with? With Qiao Zien by his side, it won't be easy to get the box!"
Chen Ruotong doesn’t know yet that her good life will be disrupted and she will be in trouble from now on!
It was September 20th, the day for harvesting rice, and the farm was bustling with activity. Old Man Chen and Chen Jianshu led their men and tenant farmers to harvest rice together.
Old Mrs. Chen was also very busy, and asked Zhou Qian to do the accounting. Although it was very busy, everyone was happy. The rice harvest on the farm was good, and the peaches on the peach trees had already ripened and sold out. Although they didn't sell for much money, a mosquito leg is still meat, and it can be considered an income.
Looking at the yellow rice, old man Chen bent over with laughter. Thanks to his eldest granddaughter, he has a happy life now. After harvesting the rice, he plans to transport some food to Chenjiabao, Qingyang Prefecture, to help the people in his hometown who have suffered from the disaster. Never forget your roots, never forget your hometown!