C58 (1/2)

Even though the capital was relatively close to Xuan City, the carriage was already in time when they arrived at Xuan City's bustling city.

Xiao Qian woke Su Zhi up and said that he would go to Spring Leaf Lane with her to have a look. The two children had left some traces behind.

The matter of reporting the officers was left to the servants. With his medallion, Xuan City's County Magistrate didn't dare to slight him.

Su Zhi was awakened by him, so her consciousness was still very chaotic.

In fact, she was not sleeping soundly either. The carriage swayed unsteadily, and she always felt drowsy and weak. She closed her eyes and half woke up. She kept dreaming about the crying face of the little bean bun. The voice of the child calling her kept echoing in her mind.

Nightmare was on her body. When she woke up, she knew that her tears had drenched Xiao Qian's clothes, but she didn't turn away.

”You sit in the car and I'll walk. If a child passes through here, he will always leave behind some clues. ”

Su Zhi said apologetically, ”There is a muddy path between the streets and Spring Leaf Alley. It's extremely hard to walk on that path whenever it rains. I really have my guilt if I have to trouble the General.”

Xiao Qian didn't mind and got off the carriage by himself.

Just as Su Zhi had said, there was indeed a stretch of muddy ground not far ahead. After being drenched by the lustful rain, it was already becoming slippery and difficult to walk on.

Every day, people or vehicles from inside and outside passed by here. The muddy ground was covered with the marks of rolling wheels, so it was impossible to discern any clues.

How could Su Zhi feel good while sitting in the car? After all, her daughter was his, and he should have taken care of himself.

She ignored Xiao Qian's obstruction and insisted on getting off the car to go with him.

The woman's' Three-Inch Golden Lotus' was petite and delicate. It was difficult for her to lift it up just by stepping on it.

Xiao Qian was worried about her, so he took care to protect her from time to time, pulling her arm.

”Is there anything special about the child? ”For example, if you were to pass by here, you would definitely leave behind two things.”

Su Zhi blamed herself. She had two children in her family. What good thing could she give them?

The business had just started again, and it was time to use the money. Where would he have the spare to buy those things for the Soybean Pouch?

She was lost in her thoughts. One of her stomps missed her other foot, but she couldn't pull it out. She lost her balance and was about to fall down.

Xiao Qian reacted quickly and went forward to hug her. His strong body was as steady as Mt. Tai as he gave Su Zhi a firm backing.

”Thank you for your help, general, I …”

Xiao Qian straightened her back, a little worried. ”I think it's better if you go back to the carriage.”

Su Zhi disagreed and turned her head restlessly to continue onward.

His embroidered shoes were stained with yellow mud and he began to slow down.

She stared at the muddy ground, afraid that she had seen her child fall in the puddle before.

It hurt as much as it hurt.

She scanned the muddy puddle in the middle of the road and caught a glimpse of a small, delicate cloth shoe, about the size of a palm, embroidered with butterflies.

Su Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and she anxiously shouted, ”That shoe! It's Soybean Bag! ”

Xiao Qian took two steps forward and picked up the shoes that had been stained by the muddy water so their original color couldn't be seen. He then carefully looked to the side.

He saw that there was a small pendant made of sandalwood half-hidden in the dirt. He also picked it up and asked, ”Is this thing made out of beans?”

Su Zhi shook her head and focused her attention on the shoe that had fallen to the ground.

”So the child has been here. This shoe was personally embroidered by me, so it can't be fake. ”

Xiao Qian looked at the surrounding terrain and saw that it was a few miles wide. He rubbed the small toy in his hand as he fell into deep thought.

According to the situation, Spring Leaf Lane was inhabited by a few middle class citizens. Although they were not poor, they were not rich.

This item was made from expensive materials and had an exquisite design. One could tell at a glance that it wasn't left behind by the surrounding residents.