Chapter 1863: Reunion

Chapter 1863: Reunion

Zhou's parents quickly ran out, their faces bearing traces of tears, possibly from excessive excitement.

As soon as they saw Zhou Tiedong, they rushed to the carriage and scrutinized him up and down. "Tiedong, how are you? These two months, visitors weren't allowed in the prison. After the rebellion incident in the county, we... we worried every day, fearing that something might happen to you inside. Have you been released? Come, return home with your parents."

Zhou Tiedong quickly said, "Dad, Mom, please don't rush. Let me say a few words first, and then I have to leave."

"Ah?" The two were stunned.

"Dad, Mom, this is County Princess Wen'an, who helped me get out of prison."

At first, Zhou Tiedong's parents had noticed many unfamiliar faces around, but their worry for their son outweighed any other concerns when they saw him. They hardly paid attention to the others.

Upon hearing Zhou Tiedong's words, they instantly realized the situation. Following that was shock – the County Mistress?

The two exchanged a glance and were about to kneel down.

Shu Yu and Ying Xi supported them, "Just say what you need to say."

Zhou Tiedong held the hands of the two and said, "I haven't been completely exonerated yet. I asked County princess to allow me to see you. But don't worry, I won't be in danger. At most, in a few days, I'll be able to return home."

"Really?" Zhou's parents were overjoyed.

Zhou Tiedong nodded. This was what Shu Yu had told him.

"That's good, that's good." The two quickly realized that the County Princess in front of them had saved their son. Though they didn't know how it happened, it was certain that this was their benefactor.

This time, regardless of Shu Yu's attempts to stop them, they insisted on kneeling down and gave a firm bow. "Thank you, County Mistress, for saving our son. Thank you, thank you."

Shu Yu replied, "No need to thank me. I also need Zhou Tiedong's help. However, his charges haven't been cleared yet. Don't go around talking about this to others. It's better to avoid any unnecessary trouble. If others ask, just say you're not very clear about it, but I allowed him to see you."

"Yes, yes, we understand. We promise not to say anything."

Shu Yu wasn't worried that this matter would be known by Chen Bing. It wouldn't reach them in such a short time, and even if they did find out, the outcome wouldn't change.

She just thought that it was best not to spread the news that Zhou Tiedong was fine and out of danger everywhere. He hadn't stood trial yet and hadn't been declared innocent by the officials. Spreading this news prematurely might cause complications.

After meeting Zhou's parents, Zhou Tiedong had to leave.

He knew that the County Princess had to continue her journey. Just before he departed, he asked, "Ah Yue, how is she?"

Ah Yue was his fiancée.

Zhou's mother nodded, "She's fine. She often comes to see us. That child is so devoted. She said she'll definitely wait for you to come out. In the future, you mustn't let her down."

Zhou Tiedong's eyes welled up with tears as he nodded vigorously.

Then he let down the carriage curtain and lay back down.

The carriages set off again. After Zhou's parents watched them leave, they explained to the inquiring villagers that they weren't sure about the details. They only knew that the woman in charge was County Princess Lu, and it was through her that their son could meet them.

As for the rest, they were still quite confused.

Shu Yu and her group continued their journey. Due to their late departure and some delays on the road, they only arrived at the city of Changjin Prefecture by evening.