Gasp! She's a Time Traveler Using Modern Tech to Improve Ancient Life-Chapter 433 - 430: Safe Return Home

Qingyu was awakened by Song Sulan’s voice. She rubbed her eyes and turned her head in the direction of the sound, coincidentally catching sight of Song Sulan clinging to the door, using both hands and feet to push away the servant trying to pull her.

The little one pointed with her chubby hand, "Uncle, don’t catch her!"

Song Sulan was very mature for her age. Upon seeing Xiao Yixun appear today, she immediately identified her target and began to curry favor with Qingyu. She vaguely felt that this young lady from the noble family might truly be able to escape the clutches and return home.

"Young lady Qingyu, save me! You promised to let me follow you. Please speak up!"

Qingyu hugged Lin Wanwan’s neck and whispered, "Mother, can I have an extra maid?"

Although Qingyu spoke very softly, Xiao Chong, due to his martial arts training, had remarkable hearing and naturally overheard them.

Given Lin Wanwan’s doting on Qingyu, she would probably agree, which made Xiao Chong furrow his brows slightly. In his worldview, there was a significant distinction between the noble and the humble. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Wandering individuals from outside could be classified as humble, but for local orphans from Mao County’s respectable families, they shouldn’t be allowed to fall into servitude. After all, once one becomes a servant, their descendants are servants too, making it very difficult to change their fate.

Lin Wanwan indeed found it hard to refuse Qingyu’s requests, especially after what happened today, which gave her a sense of compensation. Besides, the maids around Qingyu were indeed lacking, far from the standard configuration of a family from the Great Tang, prompting her to say, "Cousin, since she wants to follow us so earnestly, I’ll take her along; after all, it’s just raising another child."

Xiao Chong said, "This act violates the law."

Lin Wanwan replied, "We don’t necessarily have to assign her to servitude. Isn’t there a provision in the law for contracting respectable helpers? If so, I can sign a time-limited contract with her. Wouldn’t that resolve it?"

"There is, but..." Xiao Chong shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Forget it, since you asked, so be it."

Lin Wanwan smiled brightly, "Thank you, cousin."

Xiao Chong looked at Lin Wanwan and said, "It’s late. Shall we all return to Xiaoxi Town?"

Lin Wanwan shook her head and refused, "No, many people came with us, and we’re not afraid of traveling at night. Everyone at home is worried because Qingyu disappeared today. I must hurry back to assure them of our safety."

Xiao Chong pointed to the hawk circling above and said, "Isn’t there it?"

Lin Wanwan said, "It’s still best to go back and report in person. Besides, the manor has been busy these days! Cousin, don’t worry about me; just go and attend to your affairs. When you have some free time, come to Lin Family Manor, and I’ll prepare delicious food to reward you."

Xiao Chong laughed, "Okay. In that case, cousin, take care."

"Yes, cousin, you too."

The two groups parted ways down an alley. Lin Wanwan carried Qingyu, while Sun Chuyao carried his daughter Rongrong, followed by Xiao Yixun and others, silently heading back. The little one, Song Sulan, with her oversized head and small body, had to hurry along to keep up.

Lin Wanwan turned back to gesture towards the little girl and ordered, "Kun Lun, carry her."

"Okay." Kun Lun understood Lin Wanwan’s intention immediately. Without a word, he scooped up Song Sulan and carried her in his arms. Holding the child didn’t affect his pacing at all.

Only Sun Chuyao bore the most fatigue; after all, his physique wasn’t strong. Yet, since he was carrying his own daughter, no matter the exhaustion, he wouldn’t complain. His daughter went missing with Qingyu today and he was anxious as a cat on a hot tin roof.

He only had this daughter. Though not particularly precious, she was still his treasure. Now, having her return unharmed, he was eager to bind her to himself, so carrying her for a bit was hardly a bother.

They quietly traveled for quite a while until they finally reached the waterside where they had departed. Lin Mengjin was lying on the boat with closed eyes, resting his mind, and upon hearing the commotion from the shore, he hurriedly stood up and picked up the oars to welcome everyone.

Lin Mengjin saw the child in Lin Wanwan’s arms and asked, "Did you save Qingyu and Miss Xiao? Are they alright?"

"Yes, we saved them. They’re fine, we’re heading back."

Lin Wanwan said, and then with Qingyu in her arms, she stepped onto the boat with Lin Mengjin’s help. The others followed suit, boarding the boat one by one.

Handling the kidnappers further was left to the County Government. Even though Lin Wanwan’s Qingyu was the victim, she wouldn’t attend the court sessions.

The public court sessions at the County Government were no good place. Generally, nobles with status wouldn’t blatantly appear before public courts if they had business to settle but would instead opt for private hearings in the secondary halls.

Lin Wanwan wasn’t concerned about those captured human traffickers anymore. They had all been poisoned, and since the County Magistrate Xiao Chong labeled it as "possessed," chances were these people would die from being "possessed."

If not timely detoxified and treated, they’d surely either die or be crippled.

This was the best ending for human traffickers, and Lin Wanwan felt no pity whatsoever.

Xiao Yixun felt somewhat irritated seeing Lin Wanwan holding Qingyu all along. She remained silent all the way, and once on the boat, she quietly settled into the cabin, ignoring everyone.

Lin Wanwan still felt grateful towards her. Had it not been for Xiao Yixun’s expertise in poisoning today, Qingyu’s fate would have been uncertain. With this in mind, Lin Wanwan sat beside Xiao Yixun with Qingyu in her arms, playfully trying to engage her.

Second personality Xiao Yixun had the mental age of only six. Her resistance to Lin Wanwan’s teasing was futile.

However, the second personality of Xiao Yixun was different from an ordinary six-year-old; she was a prodigy-level six-year-old. Sometimes, her speech and demeanor showed pure innocence, but at other times her logic seemed perfectly normal, exuding an innocent yet wise aura.

By the time the boat reached Lin Family Manor’s pier, dawn was already breaking. Xiao Yixun had dozed off leaning against the cabin, while two duly honored military dogs lay on the boat feigning sleep.

Seeing Lin Wanwan bring Qingyu back safe and sound, everyone at Lin Family Manor breathed a sigh of relief. Although they had been distressed all night searching for them, it was enough relief that they returned safely.

"Quickly take the child to get some proper sleep; you haven’t had a good rest all night. Look, your eyes are all red from exhaustion," said the arriving Clan Leader to Lin Wanwan at the pier.

Lin Wanwan noticed the Clan Leader’s eyes were also bloodshot, which clearly indicated his sleeplessness last night. She agreed immediately, "Alright, Clan Leader Uncle, I’ve worried you all, you should take some rest too."

Upon returning home, the family’s servants had been sitting in the main hall waiting all night. Seeing their masters return safely, they joined their hands in gratitude for the heavenly protection.

Hua Nong even dashed to the kitchen, lighting incense to the Kitchen God. As the chief steward of the kitchen, Hua Nong was the most devoted to the Kitchen God.