After breakfast, Du Chunzhi called for the village head and the Cultivated Talent. They packed their belongings, ready to return to Songjia Village together.
When they had first arrived, the group had traveled under the protection of the magistrate’s entourage; though the journey was taxing, their safety was guaranteed, and there was no need to worry about food or lodging. Now, however, Magistrate Liu had to remain in the Prefecture City for a few more days, and everyone was anxious to return home. Furthermore, they had purchased so much that some of the food was in danger of spoiling, so they decided to set off early.
As the leader of the village, the village head would not leave anyone behind. He went to fetch Liu Yin for the return journey. Although she was not a virtuous person, she was pregnant, and the village head could not simply abandon her. If Song Yao were to ask him for her later, he would have no way to answer for it.
Chapter 74