Coincidentally, Li Xiao's third son, Li Su, was also one of the candidates.

Xiao Zhixing persuaded Bai Fengmei to approve of the other party, Li Ningxiu and Li Jun broke off their engagement, and Li Wenxiu followed him again.

It's not like we can't try to win over the Li family.

Four days later, Xiao Zhixing, Feng Zhen'er, Feng Hui'er, and Fu Enchen went to Feixian Port together.

Fu Enchen is the son of Fu Shengzhi, the governor of Dongzhou. He asked Fu Enchen to accompany him under the guise of escorting his fiancée.

Meaningful.

“Governor Fu has been in Dongzhou for eight years,” Feng Zhen’er said.

If there is no further progress, he might have to retire after another two years.

Yes, the Great Sheng Dynasty also had a system of periodic retirement.

It wasn't based on age, but rather on official rank, seniority, connections, and ability. Or, if the emperor and the court decided you were no longer useful after their evaluation, they would let you retire.

For example, those who are rated as average or poor in the annual assessment, and who are rated as below average for many years, may request to retire in order to preserve their dignity.

The emperor, seeing that you are sensible, will give you a token reward.

Some incompetent officials even returned to their hometowns in their forties or fifties to become fishermen or teach students.

Therefore, those old guys in the court are actually quite capable, especially Li Xiao, who is still holding his position at the age of seventy.

Xiao Zhixing raised his eyebrows, understanding the implication in her words.

He couldn't help but laugh and said, "He's your cousin-in-law, so you can speak your mind."

Feng Zhen'er covered her flat chest. "Your Highness is suddenly being so agreeable, which makes my heart tremble a little. Tell me, what good thing in my Dongzhou has caught your eye?"

Xiao Zhixing laughed heartily, "Feng Xiaozhen, with such a wonderful person as you in Dongzhou, I would definitely have taken a liking to you first."

Feng Zhen'er blushed a little when called by her nickname, "Uh, it's not impossible for me to be the prince's lover, but I don't have the right person to give you happiness."

Xiao Zhixing was overjoyed, "Get lost! I only want to be the one on top!"

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter, their laughter echoing around them.

Feng Huier leaned against the car window, unable to contain her envy.

Fu Enchen craned his neck to look ahead, scratching his head, wondering if his cousin had helped to pass on the message.

After laughing, Xiao Zhixing got down to business, "This time I came..."