Han Xuri was overjoyed to receive the whole box of jewelry.

Look at this, if they weren't blood relatives, why would the younger brother be so generous?

Even disregarding everything else, its value lies solely in its large gemstone.

In fact, those stones were indeed valuable, but they were picked up by Xu Dongsheng and his wife.

Why are there so many gemstones in Montgomery? One reason is that the river is located in a very remote area. Another reason is that things become worthless when you see them too often.

Of course, what Xu Dongsheng and his wife picked up wasn't pebbles, since pebbles aren't worth much.

They picked them out selectively.

You don't know until you pick it up, and once you do, you discover there's something good inside.

Since they were all found, Zhao Qingyan and Xiao Yangqing weren't stingy at all and didn't keep a single thing.

Daya was equally pleased; she loved things with bold and flamboyant designs.

Look at that palm-sized gold lock and jade pendant, it's beautiful.

There were also gemstone rings the size of pigeon eggs; each one touched Daya's heart perfectly.

Well, it's a whole box of jewelry. I don't know if Han Xuri's kids actually used any of it, but Daya certainly wore it all.

Women, whether they wear beautiful clothes or jewelry, need an audience to appreciate them to have fun.

Since getting married, the first thing Han Xuri does every morning is to choose clothes for his wife.

Then, after praising his wife for wearing seven or eight different outfits, she finally changed into the first one she had worn and walked out of the bedroom.

The morning classes were not over until then.

Not only that, but Daya did even crazier things.

Before getting married, she was busy learning to read and write, and also had to learn how to manage accounts.

After getting married, Daya learned how to manage the household and affairs, and she finally felt proud.

In particular, he learned a lot of unorthodox and wicked ideas from the Crown Princess.

After being given a long lecture by the nanny about the intricacies of relationships among noble ladies in the capital, Daya felt as if she had unlocked her full potential.

She will definitely respond to any further invitations.

Not only should you go, but you should also dress up beautifully before you go.

Unfortunately, it always manages to infuriate people.

The reason is simple: in terms of appearance, she couldn't compare to Darya.

In terms of status, she is the Princess Consort of a Prince, and you are just an ordinary daughter of an official.

As for status, well, yes, your biological father was a high-ranking official.

Although his biological father was the leader of a small tribe, he was not under the rule of the Divine Dragon Kingdom.

In other words, it would be acceptable for someone to establish their own country.

When it comes to talent, people will just say, "That stuff doesn't put food on the table," and that'll shut them down completely.

In short, there's no limit to how infuriating it can get.

The new jewelry that Xu Dongsheng gave him, in particular, was exquisite in design and made of superior materials.

When asked why, she said, "It was sent by my husband's younger brother. He said it was a congratulatory gift for my baby."

As his mother, I'll thank his uncle on his behalf in advance.

These words caused another uproar.

"How come Prince Han has a younger brother? Wasn't his younger brother missing?"

"Yes, that's right. How could Prince Han have other younger brothers?"

"Oh dear, you all stop guessing. He really is my husband's younger brother, with one father and one mother."

The princess's lost younger brother has long been found.

He was the top scorer in the previous year.

The transparent bottom of the dress has sparked heated discussions again.

The keywords "top scholar in the imperial examination," "youngest son of a princess," and "unmarried" quickly spread among the noble ladies of the capital.

Even more so, some people were already thinking about finding a wife for Xu Dongsheng before they even met him.

Daya watched the spectacle from the sidelines.

The reason why her brother-in-law was pushed forward was also at Han Xuri's behest.

After all, Xu Dongsheng would return to the capital sooner or later. It was better to let everyone know in advance than to return suddenly and be looked down upon.

Xu Dongsheng, far away in Kenqing City, was unaware of the shady dealings his elder brother and sister-in-law had made in Beijing.

He and his wife have been busy figuring out new ways to make money lately, and they have no time to deal with what's going on in the capital, since it's none of their business.

The more you think it has nothing to do with them, the more you actually have something to do with them.

Sure enough, another imperial edict arrived suddenly.

Xu Dongsheng and Zhao Minggeng were both transferred to the southwestern border region to serve as county magistrates.

Upon receiving this transfer order, not only Zhao Minggeng, but even Xu Dongsheng wanted to go back to Beijing to give that uncle a good beating.

What kind of cruel treatment is this? At the very least, a transfer should involve a promotion, but the Emperor insists on a lateral transfer.

The officials here are doing their jobs happily; they finally managed to revitalize what was once a barren land.

It's really inhumane to just transfer people away like that.

Upon receiving the imperial decree, Zhao Minggeng asked, "May I request to resign from my post?"

What the imperial eunuch said was, "Disobeying the imperial decree will result in the execution of the entire family."

This was a suggestion from the Emperor to the imperial messenger before he set off.

He knew that doing so was dishonest, so he deliberately said this to scare Zhao Minggeng.

Zhao Minggeng was almost driven mad with anger. But there was nothing he could do.

I quickly wrote to my daughter's family and learned that my son-in-law was also going to the southwest.

The new magistrate arrived with the imperial messenger, so the Zhao family packed their belongings as quickly as possible.

He handed over all the business matters to others to ensure nothing was overlooked before setting off.

The most bizarre scene was that half of the cattle and sheep on the estate outside Dawar were...

Without anyone leading them, they set off with Zhao Minggeng and his group.

They spontaneously form groups, forage for food and rest, much like orderly humans.

This has become quite a spectacle.

The cattle and sheep that traveled with the Zhao family had all once stayed in Zhao Qingyan's space.

The cattle and sheep breeds in the north are of good quality, and they were brought to the southwest for breeding.

It goes without saying that the southwest must be impoverished.

Otherwise, why would that person in the capital be so bored as to transfer them, father-in-law and son-in-law, to that place?

It's infuriating to think about; how could there be such heartless relatives?

The people of Dawar were heartbroken by Zhao Minggeng's departure.

What was the border town like before, and what is it like now?

Anyone with eyes can see that Dawar's current transformation is inseparable from Magistrate Zhao's efforts.

The people had only been living in peace and contentment for a short time when the county magistrate was transferred to another post.

It remains to be seen how capable the next magistrate will be.

I just hope that it doesn't plunge ordinary people back into misery.

The common people spontaneously saw the county magistrate off, bringing gifts and their eyes red with tears.

Even the seasoned imperial messenger, who had seen it all, found this scene incredibly moving.

The fact that ordinary people could have such deep affection for a local official and bid him farewell with such genuine emotion is truly remarkable.

Either it's a publicity stunt, or the local official is simply doing an exceptionally good job.

The imperial eunuch who delivered the imperial decree paid special attention to the gifts given by the common people, and they were all truly good things.

The eggs were boiled, and the chickens and ducks were sometimes cooked, and sometimes alive.

Some people also give dried meat as a gift, which is mainly for practical purposes.

Even the live chickens and ducks, you can tell at a glance, are the best raised at home, plump and healthy.

In contrast, Zhao Minggeng did not accept anything from the common people.

"Gentlemen, I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness. I have prepared everything I need for the journey."

Don't worry about us getting hungry along the way.

Do you see that large herd of cattle and sheep?

Wherever you go, if you're really hungry or craving something, you can just slaughter a cow or a sheep.

Everyone, go back. Zhao hopes that one day when he returns to Dawar, he will see a city that is more prosperous than it is now.

Zhao Minggeng is capable of writing articles, and he's also perfectly capable of getting things done.

He's not good at getting passionate and impassioned.

On the contrary, it made him seem a bit clumsy and tongue-tied.

The crowd watched Zhao Minggeng leave.

The villagers and children from the orphanage who were transferred from Lingnan Prefecture, as well as those who worked in the government office, all went to take up their posts with Zhao Minggeng.

The others, whether managing businesses or estates, all stayed in Davar, fulfilling their respective duties.

The same thing happened in Kenqingcheng; some people stayed behind while others took some with them.

The orphanage remains open as usual.

The person in charge is required to report on the situation of the orphanage regularly, and people from Dawar's side are also required to come and supervise the management of the orphanage from time to time.

Zhao Qingyan's principle is that she must never allow malice to fester in her orphanage.

Once discovered, it must be crushed.

Those who manage orphanages are all under contracts of servitude.

One can manage a business as a freelancer, but one cannot manage a sales home.

Zhao Minggeng's main force and Xu Dongsheng's small force met up in Kenqing City.

Then another round of farewells.

Even the imperial eunuch delivering the decree was getting a little numb from watching it.

He didn't know if the habit of crying at farewells was unique to the North, or if it was just a tactic unique to Zhao Minggeng and his son-in-law Xu Dongsheng.

In short, it made the old man quite emotional.

Madam Huang sat inside the carriage, looking out.

"I wonder where the Emperor will assign our third son next time he's transferred?"

Huang said.

Zhao Qianci sighed, "Who knows? I have a feeling that the one in the palace can't stand seeing our family living comfortably."

Just when things were finally stable, he assigned us to the southwest.

I heard that place is teeming with mosquitoes, snakes, and rats, and also has the presence of some minority tribes.

"Once we get there, it will be even more difficult to govern the region than in the north."

After a long silence, Huang suddenly blurted out,

"You made the right decision not to continue taking the imperial examination."

"If you became an official and were assigned to some remote mountain area, I don't even want to think about what life would be like."

Zhao Qianci expressed his agreement.

The procession of the Zhao family father-in-law and son-in-law caused a stir every time they passed through a city.

"Oh no, a herd of cattle is coming! Run!"

The unsettled citizens were the first to cry for help.

After running a long way, he realized that he had been deluding himself.

The cattle and sheep didn't even glance at it; it just kept walking forward with its eyes fixed on the ground.

It seemed as if delicious pasture awaited them ahead.

The commotion caused by the group

The county magistrates in every place he passed by couldn't help but come out to see what was so strange.

We should also ask why we are traveling with so many cattle and sheep.

"I heard that the southwest was short of supplies, so the orphan took breeding cattle and sheep there. He lived in the north for two years and got used to the beef and mutton there."

Once you move to a different place, it's harder to find authentic northern beef and lamb. Therefore, it's best to bring your own.

In the Divine Dragon Kingdom, cattle cannot be slaughtered casually.

But Zhao Minggeng spoke of slaughtering cattle with such confidence and self-righteousness.

However, he's not afraid of criticism, after all, he's leading these cattle...

These are clearly beef cattle; they're raised specifically for food.

It is somewhat different from the yellow cattle that are suitable for plowing.