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Chapter 962: Chapter 965: Gone?
Time slipped by unnoticed, and the plague had been completely cured. Lord Qin even provided the refugees gathered in the county town with a one-time travel expense to return home.
Those families who had lost their primary labor force were also given some compensation.
In addition, two more Shan Halls were set up to take in orphans and elderly individuals who had lost all their children.
In doing so, while ensuring everyone’s quality of life, it also returned the people’s hard-earned wealth that had been plundered by the Yin Family and Xuan Eagle Stronghold.
In Qin Longyun’s view, only when the common people were prosperous could White Stone Town get better and better.
Gradually, the town regained its past bustle.
Unwittingly, Little Ruirui had already turned one month old, and many people came to celebrate with gifts.
The plague had not only broken out in White Stone County, but White Stone was the first to drive it away, and with King Qin personally coming to inspect, Lord Qin’s future prospects were certainly looking up.
So they had to make good on the relationship with him before he became too lofty to reach.
Chen Yiling’s body had not yet fully recovered and could only stay in the birthing room.
In the birthing room, one wave of ladies and young mistresses came after another.
Little Ruirui had the same personality as Chen Yiling, not shy with strangers, and would laugh heartily at the slightest amusement, making him extremely likable.
"The little master is both adorable and smart, Lady Qin is truly fortunate," they said.
What made others most envious was that she had securely obtained a son, solidifying her position even more.
Those who wanted to push their daughters into Qin’s Mansion now had even less hope.
"He is the spitting image of Lord Qin; he will certainly be someone with great accomplishments in the future."
"Lord Qin was the number one ranked Advanced Scholar in his second degree class, and this child will surely surpass his father, perhaps even bringing home a top scholarly title!"
Being born into a poor family, it was impressive enough that Lord Qin already ranked first in the second degree as an Advanced Scholar. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
After all, he had far fewer resources growing up than the scions of wealthy families.
Chen Yiling humbly said, "I do not expect him to accomplish anything extraordinary; I just hope he grows up safely."
She did not care about fame and achievements at all; if he wished to pursue them, he would, and if not, he would not.
Several ladies complimented her a few more times and then left together.
Chen Yiling let out a long sigh, "Ah, I feel like my face is about to freeze from all the smiling – oh, how I wish for fewer of these gatherings."
Especially when her body had not yet recovered.
"Where’s Ruirui?" Qiao Duo’er suddenly realized someone was missing from the room.
Chen Yiling looked at ChunTao: "Weren’t you holding him?"
ChunTao shook her head, the room had been nearly filled to the brim just moments ago, and everyone wanted to hold the young master. She thought the last person had given the child back to her young mistress.
So... was the child missing?
"ChunTao, go to the gatekeeper immediately, and have someone notify the Government Office to seal the city gates. Do not let anyone out. I will take a few people to search in different directions," Qiao Duo’er ordered right away.
They had to find him before someone could take Ruirui out of the Government Office.
At worst, they couldn’t let him be taken beyond White Stone County.
Otherwise, looking for a month-old baby in the vast sea of people would be very difficult.
The shock was too great for Chen Yiling, who also wanted to get out of bed, but as soon as her feet touched the ground, she felt dizzy, and if she hadn’t grabbed the bedpost in time, she would have collapsed to the floor.
"Yi Ling, you stay here. It may be that someone took him by mistake, and when they bring him back, you need to be here," Qiao Duo’er instructed before hastily leaving.
They had to prepare for the worst, but also keep hope for the best.
Burdened by pregnancy, Qiao Duo’er moved more slowly and could only ask Qing Xin to inform Lord Qin and the others.
She then carefully recalled everyone who had been in the birthing room before Ruirui disappeared.
