Reborn Together: The General and I Reach for Power
Chapter 45 - 43 Someone Rejoices

Chapter 45: Chapter 43 Someone Rejoices

Upon hearing Cheng Yanzhao’s words, Song Xian was about to frown.

Cheng Yanzhao immediately shrank his neck as if he had misspoken, "No, I said it wrong."

Song Xian knew Cheng Yanzhao wouldn’t have anything good to say, so he didn’t bother to respond.

Cheng Yanzhao continued, "Not the first time, it’s the second time now."

If Xie Liangchen saved him that time at sea, then this would be the second time.

Originally, Song Xian didn’t want to show any expression, but he couldn’t help glancing at Cheng Yanzhao, who cooperatively shivered but showed no fear in his eyes.

Song Xian said mercilessly, "I shouldn’t have gone to the Cheng Family to recuperate back then."

Cheng Yanzhao laughed, "Despise knowing me? Getting bored so quickly?"

Song Xian flicked his finger, a pebble flew over, and Cheng Yanzhao rushed to dodge, inevitably stumbling.

Cheng Yanzhao complained quietly, "Such a heavy hand, scaring me is fine, but don’t frighten the girls here. If people find out your words are sharp and your hand is heavy... in the future, they’ll avoid you, and you’ll have regrets."

Cheng Yanzhao saw the situation was right and didn’t dare say more, afraid Song Xian would really get angry, "Song Min won’t get out of the government office so easily this time.

But more than that, I want to know how the National Guardian General will treat the mother and son.

From being so trusting before, now there’s bound to be suspicion. Perhaps this time, we can carefully investigate who really attempted to assassinate the National Guardian General back then."

Framing Song Xian for conspiring to assassinate Song Qizheng, ultimately benefiting Madam Rong and her two sons, although Song Xian had long given up on the father-son relationship, it wouldn’t stop him from revealing the truth.

In a previous life, Song Xian investigated Madam Rong, but before he could verify it, Madam Rong committed suicide. Perhaps in this life, the mystery will be revealed earlier.

The two flipped onto their horses and headed towards the government office.

The Chen Family Village people had long been waiting at the government office’s entrance.

Old Mrs. Chen saw her granddaughter and grandson and went forward, holding each of them, examining up and down, relieved to find neither of them injured.

"Grandmother, I’m alright," Xie Liangchen said, hugging Old Mrs. Chen with a smile, "Mr. Li has stood up for us."

"That’s good," Old Mrs. Chen complained, "You, my girl, are so carefree, how can you still laugh? Look at you, you don’t seem like you were kidnapped, rather it looks like you were treated to a feast."

"Grandmother," Xie Liangchen said, "When we return home, we’ll have a feast. I’ll cook to calm your nerves."

Old Mrs. Chen, while complaining about her granddaughter, secretly felt distressed, held Xie Liangchen tightly and refused to let go, "You’ve become quite the gourmet, still thinking about it."

Xie Liangchen felt Old Mrs. Chen’s coarse waist and couldn’t help but pinch it, "Grandmother, is this silver coin?"

Upon hearing of Miss Chen’s predicament, Old Mrs. Chen had tied all the household silver coins to her waist, just in case they needed to grease some palms. Luckily they met a good official like Mr. Li, not a single silver coin was spent.

Knowing her grandmother’s intentions, Xie Liangchen felt warmth but couldn’t help saying, "Since you brought it, let’s go to the market; there are many things I haven’t bought."

Old Mrs. Chen immediately pressed Xie Liangchen’s hand down, said nothing, but her eyes flashed three words: Don’t think about it.

"Sister Chen," Chen Yuyu also stepped forward, "You’re alright, but you worried us to death."

Chen Yongsheng, Chen Yongyi, and the villagers from Chen Family Village also gathered around Xie Liangchen.

Everyone kept asking questions, while Chen Zigeng explained to the official.

Soon the Chen Family’s faces showed smiles.

"We can refrain from selling medicine as long as Liangchen is fine."

"Yes, as long as she is fine."

Chen Zigeng said, "We’re not wrong, the government office won’t stop us from selling medicine, Mr. Li knows my sister understands quite a lot."

Hei Dan and a few children repeated Chen Zigeng’s words in a jumble.

Hei Dan said, "My illness was cured by Sister Chen, she is really amazing."

Chen Yongsheng sighed after a while, looking apologetic, "All this is for the village, Liangchen suffered."

Li You, watching this scene unfold, felt a slight heat in his eyes and instructed his aide, "Go to the pharmacy and fetch some medicinal herbs, have the doctor and assistants follow."

After giving these orders, he summoned Chen Zigeng.

Chen Zigeng squeezed out from the crowd and came to Li You’s side.

Li You didn’t avoid suspicion, held Chen Zigeng’s hand, "Later, let your sister come over to identify the herbs, I want to see how many she can recognize."

Li You had been in Zhenzhou for a long time, rarely showing his face outside. Finally, there was significant action when he took over the Chen Family Village case and personally rescued Xie Liangchen.

As the village chief, Chen Yongsheng finally understood what it meant by ’blessings in disguise.’

Xie Liangchen selected medicinal herbs at a steady pace, first picking out the commonly used ones, then searching for some less commonly used ones. As for the rare herbs, she certainly wouldn’t choose them; now she was just a farmer’s daughter, some things needed to proceed step by step.

Even so, Xie Liangchen was enough to surprise Li You. The person who raised Xie Liangchen understood medical principles and pharmacology, but given her age, if not exceptionally clever, she couldn’t know so much.

When most of the medicinal herb pile had diminished, Li You nodded and looked at the county magistrate beside him, "Miss Xie said she understands herbal medicine; now can you see it with your own eyes?"

The county magistrate busily nodded.

At this point, the case had reached a conclusion.

Li You said, "Imprison the criminals."

The county magistrate instructed the government officials to proceed, wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, never had he thought that Zhenzhou Prefecture’s prison would hold Mr. Song someday.

Li You walked out from the government office hall and immediately saw Chen Zigeng in the courtyard.

After half a day’s work, the two of them had become quite familiar. Chen Zigeng quickly ran over to greet Li You, "Thank you, Mr. Li, for standing up for us."

Li You smiled and reached out to ruffle Chen Zigeng’s hair, "What did you say you wanted to do with the silver you earned?"

Chen Zigeng replied, "Have enough to eat, repair the house... actually, sister said everyone might afford medicine in the future."

Li You nodded after a while, "It’s not easy, I hope we can achieve that."

Chen Zigeng was very smart but didn’t know what Li You truly meant by "we."

Gradually, the crowd at the front of the government office dispersed. Li You let out a long breath, perhaps because he had been around the Emperor for too long, many thoughts remained unspoken; this time coming to Zhenzhou, unknowingly made him feel relieved.

Li You strode to the government office entrance, just about to instruct someone to find Song Xianlai, wanting to talk to him in detail when his gaze inadvertently spotted a familiar figure nearby.

Teacher. Li You almost exclaimed, seeing the old man adjust his hat, and step forward.

Li You dared not make a fuss, instructed his trusted aide to follow the old man, while he hurriedly changed out of his official robe, preparing to secretly visit and pay respects to his mentor.

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Xie Shaoshan was escorted into prison, and how could Mrs. Qiao still sit calmly? She hurriedly took her eldest son to plead with the Xie Family clan for help, asking them to investigate the news.

An incident had occurred in the Xie Family; naturally, the clan leader couldn’t stand by idly. If the case wasn’t handled well, it could implicate clan members.

After consideration, the Xie Family clan leader decided to step forward and clarify the matter.

Mrs. Qiao’s heart rejoiced, hurriedly following the clan leader to the government office.

As their group arrived at the government office door, Second Old Master Xie stepped forward and handed a post to the county magistrate, waiting outside for news, when they saw Song Xian about to ride away.

Second Old Master Xie and his group hurriedly bowed, thinking Song Xian would pass by quickly, but unexpectedly, Song Xian’s black horse stopped in front of Second Old Master Xie.

Then a cold voice sounded from above, "Are you the Xie Family clan members?"

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