Rich Peasant Girl: The General's Wife Has Space

Chapter 507 Meeting and Settling In

The onlookers were furious when they saw Li Ruyi and her men slink away. They were enraged that this wicked woman dared to glare at them. They all glared back at her with wide eyes!

Pshaw, what, you dare glare at His Majesty's subjects? You think you're so great!

Li Ruyi was even more furious at the sight, but at this point she knew it was no use arguing with these lowly people, so she had no choice but to raise her whip, spur her horse, and leave!

If I don't avenge this, I'll make sure Li Ruyi's name is read backwards!

Damn it! Xiao Wan, right? She'll remember this!

The onlookers applauded and laughed as she left, and the commotion temporarily passed.

They turned and bowed to Xiao Wan's figure before continuing to enter the city in an orderly manner under the command of the city gate guards, their hearts filled with excitement.

Xiao Wan smiled and returned the greeting before calling everyone to get into the car and enter the city. As for Li Ruyi, she was not afraid of her.

Yang Zhao, who had watched the whole thing from the side, gasped in astonishment. This county princess was too outspoken and too eloquent!

That was the emperor's own niece, yet she was defeated by her. Whether it was because she was young and fearless or because she really had something to rely on, we don't know.

However, Yang Zhao was unusually respectful. Firstly, he admired the peasant girl for daring to resist the imperial family for the sake of the people. Secondly, he felt that although she came from a peasant family, she was brave, resourceful, and had exceptional courage and character.

No wonder that person was so protective; it wasn't just because of...liking him, but also because of his character.

Thinking of the letter his cousin Yang Huai had given him a few days ago, Yang Zhao understood and decided that he should stick close to the Princess Huide from now on. Even if he couldn't help her with big things, he should help her with small things in time, so that he could gradually catch her eye.

After thanking Yang Zhao, Xiao Wan prepared to enter the city.

When the people in line saw Xiao Wan's carriage approaching, they all made way for her to pass. Xiao Wan was deeply grateful, and Zhang Liang, sitting on the carriage, also clasped his hands in thanks to the crowd.

Inside the carriage, Granny He, Qingzhu, Tianshuang, and the others were still shaken, but seeing their county princess in such a state today, they were still very excited.

Xiao Zhuzi and Xiao Nan were so excited they didn't know what to say. They had lived in the village since they were young, and the highest official they had ever seen was the village head. If their cousin hadn't become the county magistrate, they would never have known what the county magistrate looked like in their entire lives.

Now they've actually come to blows with the princess in the capital, and the county princess's sister is so powerful that she's forced the princess to leave.

No, they have to tell everyone in the village and clan about this when they get home. Today's events really upset them!

Zhang Liang, on the other hand, was always composed. He was a guard from the prince's residence and was used to big scenes.

He simply felt that his understanding of the county magistrate had reached a new level.

The county princess was usually clever and gentle, but today she was able to rebuke the county princess for the sake of the people and still get away unscathed, which made Zhang Liang very impressed.

Even his usually expressionless face showed a faint smile.

He was not afraid of that wicked princess, but he had to be wary of her cunning schemes. He would have to be extra careful in the future to prevent the princess from falling into her trap!

As soon as the group entered the capital, they saw Chen Xin waiting for them at the city gate with two other people.

Upon seeing their vehicle, Chen Xin's face lit up with joy. He quickly stepped forward to greet Xiao Wan. Although she was an old servant, she was now a commoner and in-law. However, Xiao Wan was still his employer, so he naturally had to show her the proper etiquette.

The city gate was not a place for conversation. After exchanging pleasantries, the group was led by Chen Xin to their temporary lodging.

The carriage slowly drove to a relatively quiet alley. Chen Xin introduced that the alley where he rented a house was called Chunjing Alley, about six or seven kilometers away from the imperial city. Most of the residents there were officials of the fifth or sixth rank. Their official positions were not very high, but the location was relatively quiet and the neighbors were of a higher quality.

Although a fifth or sixth-rank official is not a very important position, he is still an official of the imperial court. Therefore, when the Fifth Army patrols, they will keep a close eye on Chunjing Hutong.

I heard that because some people from Chunjing Hutong also worked in the Wucheng Military Command, the area is quite safe.

Upon arriving at the rented house, Xiao Wan immediately took a liking to it, as the area in front of the door was spotless.

This is a three-courtyard house. The front courtyard has been cleaned by Chen Xin and others. Entering the front courtyard, there is a rear building on each side. The environment of the house is quiet and secluded. Clumps of green bamboo are planted along the courtyard wall. When the wind blows, the green bamboo sways, and the green tiles and white walls complement each other.

Further inside is the second courtyard, accessible through the hanging flower gate. It includes the main house and east and west wing rooms, while the rear courtyard is the residence of the women.

The courtyard was decorated in a simple yet grand style, which pleased Xiao Wan greatly.

Chen Xin breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xiao Wan smile. He explained that the courtyard belonged to a fifth-rank official, the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices. Because he was being transferred to a post outside the capital, he felt it was a pity to leave the house empty, so he asked someone to rent it out.

The rent is ten taels of silver per month, which is a bit expensive, but the environment and location are excellent, and Chen Xin thinks Xiao Wan should be satisfied.

Before leaving, Xiao Wan told Chen Xin that they were not short of money, and that he must ensure that the food and lodging were comfortable, and everything else was negotiable.