Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 817 - 761: The Grand Finale (Part 2)

The Wei Family said, "E Ying, do you think this is feasible? After arranging everything, we will rest for two days and set off for the Capital on the ninth of September."

This arrangement is excellent, as these are familiar people watching the old residence. Chai Eying had no objections, "That’s good, Mother, let’s arrange it this way."

Then, the Wei Family spoke about some things regarding the Capital.

When Li Xingmao left home, the Wei Family and Chai Eying frequently chatted about the Capital. However, back then, they never imagined their master would become the Emperor, and what they discussed were all mundane matters.

Now, the Wei Family talked with Chai Eying about the Li Family’s Imperial connections, mentioning both the Empress Dowager and the Empress of the late Emperor.

"Eldest Prince just told me, on the day he left the capital, the Empress of the late Emperor had already moved to a palace outside. She has a gentle temperament and doesn’t enjoy socializing, only being close to Yu Wen, and she is a widow. Even if you want to meet her, you might not be able to, so there’s no need to worry about her. But you must watch your tone when speaking to the Empress Dowager."

Chai Eying became anxious, "The Empress Dowager, is she difficult to get along with?"

The Wei Family said, "She is your elder and has been a widow for many years, so you should be cautious with your words."

Chai Eying nodded absentmindedly, "Yes, I understand."

Was it because her son is gone, and the throne passed to another family?

Thinking of meeting someone with such a high status but an odd temperament, Chai Eying felt a bit worried.

Seeing her furrowed brows and silence, the Wei Family smiled and said, "However, don’t be too afraid. You are the Crown Prince Consort, and the noblewomen ranking above you, apart from the Empress Dowager, are only me; other Princess Consorts share your equal status, while the rest must greet you with respect."

Chai Eying tried to smile so as not to worry her mother-in-law, "Yes, Mother."

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The news that the Li Family had become the Emperor and Li Xingmao was the Eldest Prince quickly spread.

Short Legs Zhao, a local ruffian from a neighboring village who had once planned to steal chickens by breaking a hole in the Li Family’s bamboo fence, fled to another county overnight.

The second branch of the Chai Family on the market street, not bothering with their land, moved the whole family to another county.

The Luo Family, who had broken off Chai Eying’s engagement, were so frightened they fled hastily with their belongings, without even arranging for their house.

The main door was left open, and good tables, chairs, clothes, quilts, pots, pans, and bowls were swept away overnight by some bold individuals.

Even the cousin of Liu Da Niu, who had previously quarreled with Li Yu En over bun sales, although later reconciled after Li Yuzhu saved her, felt guilty and hastily packed up, urging her husband and dragging the children away to earn money elsewhere, regardless of the coming night.

This moved her mother-in-law to tears, saying she suddenly turned diligent.

And those who got along with the Li Family, like Song Lizheng from the neighboring Qingshui River Village, Mr. Song, his grandson-in-law Chen the Third’s family, and the Qin Family in Taohua River Village.

They all came to the Li Mansion, kneeling respectfully at the entrance.

At this time, everyone was busy with the autumn harvest, having finished cutting the rice, the fields still needed to be plowed and sunned before sowing rapeseed, were the villagers not neglecting their farming tasks?

Li Xingmao had to come out and say to the village chiefs of the two villages, "Everyone, please stand up, continue with your tasks as usual, there is no need to come and pay respect; let’s keep interactions as before, but if you miss the farming, what should be done?"

He was as gentle and amiable as always.

The villagers felt somewhat unfamiliar at first seeing his changed attire, but upon seeing his smiling face and hearing his gentle voice, they realized it was still the same kind Li Family’s eldest son standing before them.

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Not long after sending off the villagers, Chai Dalang and his wife, along with their son Chai Tianlang, also came to the Li Family.

The couple entered the Li Mansion excitedly with their son.

Seeing Chai Eying in her formal attire, along with Li Xingmao and the Wei Family, Chai Dalang’s family was at a loss for words.

The couple pulled their son down to kneel in a flustered manner.

Li Xingmao remained respectful to Chai Dalang and his wife, "Big brother and sister-in-law, it’s been a tiring journey, no need for formalities."

The Wei Family instructed to prepare a banquet, still addressing them as Eying’s elder brother and sister-in-law.

Chai Dalang’s couple sighed internally, thinking, did their sister benefit from a misfortune?

The Luo Family arrogantly refused to marry, yet the Li Family accepted her, even granting her the status of a Prince Consort!

It was hard for Chai Tianlang.

Now formally attending school, six-year-old Chai Tianlang.

After entering school, he learned what a nation, a state mansion, and county villages were.