Goldfield
Chapter 156: Sending Them

Zhao Han looked towards Yu Xiaocao for a moment. As soon as he went to the capital, he was not sure when he would see her again. He believed he would always remember a thin and weak figure, yet simultaneously strong. Even in the pit of suffering, the little girl always had a sweet smile on her face, and she always managed to bring hope to people as well as create many surprises … he did not know if he would be able to see her again in the future!

After they finished eating, the old general, Zhao Zimo, left early to return. Zhao Bufan and Yu Hai stared at the moon together as they drank a little alcohol. Their eyes blurred from drunkenness and they chatted incoherently amongst themselves. Aunt Zhao pulled Madam Liu into one of the rooms to discuss some of the women's personal matters.

After Zhao Han and Yu Hang finished their conversation, he saw Xiaocao busily putting away the bowls and chopsticks. Finally, he could not help himself and took a step forward to say, “Xiaocao, do you have time to talk for a while?”

Xiaolian noticed the complicated look in Zhao Han's eyes and smirked, “Daughter, please! I'll finish it here myself! ”

Yu Xiaocao washed his hands thoroughly, used a cotton towel to wipe them dry, and then headed towards Zhao Han.

“Tomorrow, I'll get out of here. Can you go for a walk with me? ” Zhao Han lowered his head and looked at the gentle little girl in front of him who had only reached the height of his chest. His voice was soft and gentle, as if he was afraid he would surprise him.

Yu Xiaocao nodded and took the lead, walking towards the gate.

The cool and refreshing night breeze blew cheerfully through the trees. The newly grown leaves rippled gently in the wind. At night, the West Mountain looked like a giant black monster, and towered high on the edge of Dongshan Village. At times, it also looked like the village protector, with his head lowered looking at a small child…

Two figures could be seen in the gloomy light of the stars, one tall and one short, one sturdy and one weak. They slowly walked along the steep dirt road. Zhao Han lowered his head to look silently at the quiet Xiaocao. He ended up being the first to break the silence, “I'll go, is there anything you want to say to me?”

At this moment, Yu Xiaocao's heart was filled with sadness and unwillingness. It could be said that Zhao Han was one of the first friends he had since he moved into this world. It was he who taught her how to set traps and helped her gain her first bit of wealth. It was he who protected him and his younger brother from the powerful bully, Heizi, and became their patron saint. He is the one who trusts and forgives her despite her many strange actions and oddities, and who never doubts or questions her!

Having a friend supporting him unconditionally, there was no way he would find another friend in the future, right? All sorts of feelings flowed in his heart and from the thousands of words in the world, only one flashed through his mind at the moment, and it was ‘worth’.

As Zhao Han stared at that small, pale, small, smiling face, which was raised towards him and had two bright big eyes full of regret, he said, he suddenly had a reckless urge to hug Xiaocao and take him away.

However, reason won out in the end and prevented him from doing that crazy act. Zhao Han said with a hint of hope in his voice, “Xiaocao, come with us to the capital! There, you can fully use your talents and start a new career. Didn't you always hold the Exquisite Clothes of Jiang Hereang as an example of a woman showing their talent? ”

Yu Xiaocao's large, clear eyes seemed to speak to him as they looked at him. In it, he could see his excited and earnest shadow within his students. However, in the end, Xiaocao slowly shook his head. Then again, what qualifications did he have to take her away with him?

Yu Xiaocao managed to feel the feeling of losing Zhao Han's disappointment. He gently pulled his sleeve and said, “Brother Han, I know you don't want to part from me, Shitou, and all of us. We don't want to see you go either. However, in the Capital City, you and Uncle Zhao, as well as your entire family can become your true self and achieve your dreams and aspirations. We can only quietly support and bless you here. ”

He paused for a moment as he turned his head to look at the dark shadows of Dongshan Village. A ******* lightly came out of her before she continued, “I'm not the same as you! My godfather had previously tried to persuade me to go to the capital and accompany my godmother. He said he wanted to give me a good life there. However, Dongshan Village is my home, my parents, brothers and sisters are all here. I can't let go of them and live a luxurious life alone. If one day I leave Dongshan Village, it should be with my own skills and achievements, so I can bring the whole family. That way, we can all enjoy a comfortable life together. Do you understand what I want to say? ”

Zhao Han's mother was a miss who was born noble from a wealthy family in the previous dynasty. Since childhood, he has been taught about the three commandments and the four virtues. Therefore, Zhao Han had always seen women as weak, gentle, hot-tempered people who depended entirely on their husbands. In front of Xiaocao, who was constantly struggling for progress, he suddenly realized that women could also be independent and strong. They could also, for the sake of their families, work to support the heavens as well…

Under the dim starlight, Yu Xiaocao's confident little face seemed to emit a hint of fluorescence. It illuminated the dark mountain forest and also lit a light that could not be extinguished in Zhao Han's heart.

“Good! I respect your decision! So I hope, in the not too distant future, we will meet again in the capital. I still believe, that in the capital, you will be able to develop much faster! ” Zhao Han retracted his gaze and buried the disappointment he felt deep in his heart. He did not know when they would meet again.

Yu Xiaocao revealed a brilliant smile that looked brighter than the full moon. The sound of his voice seemed to echo endlessly within the forest bushes, “We really will! Let's clap and swear: meet again in the capital! ”

The sturdy, stiff palms hit the smooth and soft palms, causing a sharp and clear sound to appear. The sound appeared very loud at night and shocked the group of birds resting in the nearby bushes.

On the day the Zhao Family left, the entire village came out to escort them. The village chief, who represented Dongshan Village, stuttered while expressing his thoughts and sincerity. Those dealing with the Zhao Family also came to say a few words and give them some local specialties in the hope that they would not underestimate this gift.

What joke! The Zhao family was now a hot commodity in the eyes of the emperor and ranked highly to boot. If they could have a relationship with a high-ranking official, even if it only said a few words, then in the future they could still brag for a long time. Those who did not have much contact with the Zhao Family or might have some problems, could only stand by the side timidly, watching over the others with envy.

As for the Yu Family, the ones closest to Zhao, they only helped them store their luggage in the cart. The thought they wanted to say had already been spoken the night before.

Madam Li watched in envy as Madam Liu helped the daughter-in-law of the Zhao Family carry the suitcase. He slowly came to try to take advantage of the opportunity, “Second sister-in-law, her suitcase may be very heavy. Let me help you..”.

“No need, not much in the suitcase. I'll bring it myself! ” Zhao Bufan's wife doesn't have a good impression of Madam Li. However, for the sake of Madam Liu's face, she did not treat the other woman harshly and only politely declined her helping hand.

Lady Li withdrew her hand out of embarrassment and continued to try to get into the good graces of the Zhao Family, “Host to the Zhao Family, in the future you can live comfortably in a large house in the capital. You might even have a servant girl and a senior servant to help. Ck ck, feels like you have fallen into a honey pot. I've long said that you have a face full of luck! ”

“Thank you for your kind words.” The other woman replied neutrally. He then turned around and withdrew Madam Liu's hand and repeatedly reminded her that, if she had the chance to go to the capital, she should remember to visit them as well.

Madam Liu held back her tears as she nodded. Although he did not believe that he would have the chance to go to the capital in this lifetime, he still gently promised the other woman. Madam Li watched the two women, who looked as close as the two sisters, with a pure sense of envy and jealousy. His eyes flickered, as if he was suddenly planning something.

Under the sincere gazes of the fellow villagers, the Zhao Family finally began their journey. Their house near the mountains was built solidly and, before they left, they gave it to Yu Hai and his family, which made many villagers feel envious and jealous.

Fang Zizhen brought a squadron of men and horses with him to escort Zhao personally. He sat steadily on a tall horse and looked into the crowd to look for the familiar little girl. He suddenly shouted in a loud voice, “Princess! How about you take this opportunity to come with the godfather to the capital and see your godmother? Your godmother has long wanted to meet you in person .. ”

This one shout made Yu Xiaocao and the entire Yu Family immediately become the target of the gazes of everyone around them.

The fact that General Fang Zizhen was here as an imperial envoy and in charge of overseeing the construction of the port was news that had long since spread throughout Dongshan Village. During this past month, envoys of these noble emperors had appeared frequently in Dongshan Village. General Fang was General Zhao's disciple, so it was no surprise that he came so often. However, these high-ranking imperial envoys seemed to go to the Yu Family Residence more often, and it caused many people in the village to not understand the situation. In fact, he wisely refused some invitations from the village chief to visit his house! So, what did this Yu Family have that Official Fang treated them with so much importance?

Other than the Zhao Family and the few people who had good relations with the Yu Family, no one else knew that Fang Zizhen had taken Xiaocao as his adopted daughter. Moreover, some conscious outsiders were also not chatter and knew how to hold their tongues. Without the Yu Family's permission, they would absolutely not broadcast this information. Thus, the true relationship between Fang Zizhen and the Yu Family was unknown in Dongshan Village for an entire month.

The fact that he shouted out was not important, but it caused all the villagers to look at the Yu Family with complicated feelings in their hearts. Ever since Yu Hai separated from the main family, it seemed like everything was going his way. Not only did his leg, previously recommended by doctors for amputation, recover completely, but his life seemed to be getting better and better by the day.

First, they came out with one copper coin per serving of boiled food that was very popular on the docks. Reportedly, their income from selling food was about a hundred copper coins a day. Moreover, they can now produce vegetables a month earlier than anyone else as well as being the sole provider of Zhenxiu Restaurant. However, previously no one knew that Yu Hai was an expert in agriculture and cultivation. Earnings only from selling vegetables are also not small. They also heard that the master of Zhenxiu Restaurant also had a good relationship with the Yu Family!

Now, it seemed like Yu Hai had obtained a fortune worth eight generations from his previous life because his youngest daughter had somehow attracted the attention of the imperial envoy and was now his adopted daughter. This is really a great fortune ah!

The youngest daughter of the Yu Family almost lost her life several times in her childhood due to illness, but no one expected that after the disaster would come luck. Now, his body was healthy, he also had a talent for cooking boiled food, and he had been taken as an adopted son by an official. Those who had male descendants the same age as Xiaocao all started making plans in their minds.

Yu Xiaocao endured the pressure from everyone's gazes and frowned at his godfather, “Godfather, I won't go with you this time. Please help me take good care of the godmother instead! ”

Fang Zizhen had long predicted he would answer like this and sneer at her. She was afraid that, when she left, her goddaughter might be bullied by others, so she did this to give her support.