Leisurely clouds reflected in the pool, the sun shines slowly; things change and stars shift, how many autumns have passed?

The Li family's rouge shop was very successful, and their soap was famous, selling far and wide to surrounding prefectures, making the Li family very wealthy.

Because they were afraid of being targeted, they had to control the number.

Fortunately, in Shao County, with the Cao family backing them up and Lin Pei being a good official, no one dares to mess with their family.

This year, the entire Shaoxian County and Ning'an Prefecture have enjoyed a bumper harvest, and the Li family's prestige has reached its peak in the area, with even the surrounding prefectural cities benefiting.

Taking advantage of the situation, Manager Zhang opened a new shop in the prefectural city, using the Li family's name. No one dared to cause trouble for the Li family; they could only wait and see if they were afraid of being spat on.

Public opinion is usable.

The breeding method and the ratooning rice were both ideas of Pan Jinhua, and this news spread. Many people privately erected longevity monuments for Pan Jinhua.

The Li family, however, were not arrogant, and instead attributed the credit to the emperor, the prefect, and the county magistrate.

"It's all thanks to the magistrate's decisive action and his great emphasis on agricultural affairs..."

"If it weren't for the prefect's vigorous promotion..."

"Your Majesty's foresight is truly remarkable..."

When these words reached Lin Pei and the prefect, they repeatedly praised the Li family for being sensible and understanding.

Lin Pei's term has ended, and a new transfer order has been issued. The next county magistrate to take over is none other than the former county assistant, Cao Qian.

This was recommended by Lin Pei. The Cao family also became famous because of Cao Qian's appointment as county magistrate, and quickly became the largest family in Shao County.

The day of leaving office.

As the Lin family's carriage slowly drove out of Shao County, Lin Pei felt a deep sense of loss, thinking about how he had worked so hard for Shao County during his years in office.

Although he never publicized it, when he left, apart from his colleagues in the county government, not a single person came to see him off, which still made him feel heartbroken.

To their surprise, once they left the city, the farewell pavilion outside was packed with people.

"grown ups!"

"Master Lin!"

Upon hearing that the county magistrate was leaving office, the people of Shao County spontaneously went to see him off, and the crowd grew larger and larger. Some had traveled for several days to reach this place.

They saw him off along the ten-mile-long street. Heaven took pity on his plight, and thunder rumbled and rain drizzled down.

Li Xuming was at the front, holding a "Ten Thousand People Umbrella" in his hand. This umbrella was sewn together by the villagers of Lijia Village and several surrounding villages.

The umbrella canopy is made by sewing together various scraps of fabric.

The procession included elderly people with white hair, bewildered young children, robust men, and simple, honest women. No one came empty-handed.

They were carrying either homegrown vegetables or their own chickens and ducks. Bags filled with delicacies from the mountains, and countless fish suspended by straw ropes—the list goes on and on.

Lin Pei was overjoyed and got off the carriage. The people rushed forward with gifts, offering their most precious possessions and expressing their heartfelt gratitude to Lin Pei.

During his three years in office, Shaoguan County underwent tremendous changes, and countless people benefited.

Lin Pei rarely shed tears, and his wife comforted him with red eyes.

"Everyone remembers what you did for Shaoguan County."

Lin Pei nodded repeatedly. He was just doing his duty, but he didn't expect everyone to remember him.

Little did they know that for the people of Shaoguan County, it was already extremely rare for an official to do his job well.

"Thank you all for coming to see me off. I will always remember your kindness. Please take the things back with you. I am an official who serves the people, how could I accept your gifts?"

Li Xuming presented Lin Peicai with a "Ten Thousand People's Umbrella," which Lin Peicai accepted.

Which official wouldn't want this "umbrella of ten thousand people"? Presenting this umbrella would add another brilliant stroke to his political career, and Lin Pei would remember the Li family's kindness.

May your future be bright!

May your future be bright!

The people bowed and paid their respects to bid farewell to Lin Pei.

With tears in his eyes, Lin Pei looked back at the city gate of Shao County one last time. Years would pass, and there would be no more reunion. These three years in Shao County would be sealed away in his memory forever.

He bowed deeply to bid farewell to everyone who came to see him off.

"Lin Pei, I'll take my leave now."

May your future be bright!

Congratulations poured forth like a torrent, echoing across the sky. The rain, however, poured down harder.

With Lin Pei's departure, the Cao family, already a powerful force in Shao County, now enjoys unparalleled influence as the new magistrate.

Along with the Li family, Cao's in-laws, their fortunes rose accordingly, and they all benefited greatly.

This year went smoothly, but there were fewer people at home, making it quite lonely.

Yan Min and Wang Jiao spent the New Year at the Li family's house, but the two of them didn't have much fun.

Li Yue and Wang Jiao got along quite well. Both of them acted in a somewhat unpredictable way, probably due to their own experiences.

This year marks the first time Li Qingruo has returned to her parents' home to pay New Year's respects since her marriage, and the Li family has naturally received her with the highest level of hospitality.

"The son-in-law has arrived, but the young lady hasn't!"

Bai Xue was waiting outside the door early in the morning. The young lady and her husband were originally supposed to visit the young lady's family on the second day of the Lunar New Year, but since it was a long journey from the prefectural city, they agreed to come a few days later.

The carriage was visible from afar, but when it arrived, only the son-in-law alighted from it.

Bai Xue didn't even have time to greet her son-in-law before running back inside to report the news.

The entire Li family was waiting in the hall today. When they heard that Li Qingruo had not returned, they were startled. Could something have happened?

"Chuan wishes his grandmother a Happy New Year!"

"Give my parents-in-law a New Year's greeting."

"I wish my eldest uncle, aunt, third uncle, and third aunt a Happy New Year."

As soon as he entered, Gao Chuan respectfully kowtowed to his elders to wish them a Happy New Year.

"Get up, get up! Why is only the son-in-law here? Where is Qingruo?"

Gao Chuan stood up, a big smile spreading across his face.

"Qingruo was feeling unwell the other day, and her family invited a doctor, who said she was pregnant and already two months along."

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