The three people in the room were afraid that Xu Zhi would be upset if she found out, but little did they know that after Xu Zhi went to the kitchen to instruct people to cook, she went to the small garden in the back and stood in a corner, shedding tears.

When Xu Zhi went to pick up Zheng Boyuan, she noticed that Zheng Boyuan had injuries. However, seeing that Zheng Boyuan didn't want her to know, Xu Zhi could only hold back and not ask. When they got home, Xi Jing'an helped Zheng Boyuan take a bath and change his clothes. From Xi Jing'an's expression, Xu Zhi could tell that Zheng Boyuan's injuries were quite serious.

The arrival of her parents made Xu Zhi feel vulnerable for a moment, but she didn't want them to see her vulnerable side. When a child is with her parents, she can do whatever she wants, but now that she is married and grown up, she can no longer act like a little girl. She has to endure the sadness in her heart.

Calculating that it was about time, Xu Zhi returned to the courtyard and heard her parents talking to Zheng Boyuan in the room. She then patted her face and went in with a smile.

It was already late when they came out of the Zheng residence. The streets were deserted after the hustle and bustle. Chen Zhaoci sat next to Xu Rao, and thinking of this daughter who had always been the apple of her eye, she felt a pang of sadness.

Xu Rao patted Chen Zhaoci's hand and said, "He's finally back. Let him rest at home for a while before making any plans."

Xu Zhi doesn't care about anything or do anything now, she just stays at home with Zheng Boyuan. Xu Yao and his wife have come a few times with their children, and Xu Tao and Xu Li have also come twice with Bing Ge'er. The brothers in the family naturally come to visit often, so the house is not so deserted.

Neither Xu Zhi nor Zheng Boyuan expected that Xu Di would actually come back.

Xu Di's return was very sudden; he was already at the door when Xu Zhi and Zheng Boyuan realized what was happening.

Xu Zhi lifted her skirt and ran to the front yard. When she saw Xu Di just entering the gate, her vision blurred for some reason, and tears streamed down her face. It was as if she wanted to cry out all the fear and grievances she had been holding in when she saw Xu Di.

Xu Di patted Xu Zhi's shoulder and gently comforted her, "I'm back now, aren't I? My dear sister, don't cry anymore. What will my brother-in-law think if he sees you crying like this?"

Xu Zhi tugged at Xu Di's sleeve. Zheng Boyuan had already walked up behind them and bowed to Xu Di. Seeing that Xu Zhi was still crying and looked very aggrieved, he didn't know what to say.

Xu Di spent a long time coaxing Xu Zhi before he finally calmed her down. The three of them went to the room and sat down. Xu Zhi quickly poured tea for Xu Di, wiped her eyes, and said, "Brother, why are you back at this time? Is something important?"

Officials sent to the provinces cannot return to the capital without being summoned. Xu Di took a sip of tea and said, "I will soon be the prefect of Dengzhou. I am coming back this time to go through some procedures at the Ministry of Personnel. I have been wanting to come back and see Boyuan since I heard about him, but I have never had the chance. I am taking this opportunity to come back and see you all."

Zheng Boyuan quickly thanked Xu Di, who then asked the two of them, "What are your plans for the future?"

Zheng Boyuan looked at Xu Zhi and said, "Logically speaking, the Ministry of War should give a conclusion, but there has been no news for so long, so I can only wait at home."

Xu Di glanced at Xu Zhi, who knew the two were about to talk. She said she was going to the kitchen to cook some of Xu Di's favorite dishes and then left.

Xu Di looked at Zheng Boyuan and said, "Mother said you suffered in prison?"

Zheng Boyuan nodded and said, "It's nothing serious, just superficial injuries."

Xu Di sneered twice and said, "Why not use such a good handle? Tell me what your plans are. If I know your plans, I can figure out where to start."

Zheng Boyuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "My good brother, I knew you wouldn't just stand by and do nothing. But I don't have any plans right now. I just want to be with Ajiu."

Xu Di held a teacup in his hand, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "I have a classmate who is the Assistant Magistrate of Miaozhou. He told me in our last correspondence that they are short of a Prefectural Assistant. I can help you find someone. How about you go to Miaozhou?"

When Zheng Boyuan heard Xu Di say that he wanted him to go to Miaozhou to serve as the prefectural assistant, he was very surprised and said, "Brother, how can I, a military general, become a civil official? The prefectural assistant is a high-ranking official position. What would it look like if I went there?"

Xu Di smiled and said, "What rank is the Prefectural Magistrate? What rank are you now? His Majesty has not explicitly said that he will give you more official positions. You are still a general of the fifth rank."

Zheng Boyuan was still somewhat hesitant, so Xu Di simply said, "Just tell me if you're willing or not. If you are, I'll help you get things done. If you have other ideas, I'll talk to your father-in-law and find another way to help you."

Miaozhou is adjacent to Jizhou and located south of Jizhou. It is a major rice-producing area, but because of its well-developed water system, it is prone to flooding in years with abundant rainfall. It is both a good and a bad place.

Zheng Boyuan thought for a moment and said, "I don't mind, but I need to discuss it with Ajiu first to see if she is willing to go. If she is willing, I'll have to trouble you to help me with the arrangements."

Xu Di looked at Zheng Boyuan with some helplessness and said, "What can I say to you? This is your business. You still have to make your wife willing first. Well, actually, as your brother-in-law, I'm quite happy to hear you say that."

Xu Di left in a hurry after finishing his meal. A few days later, the Ministry of Personnel issued an order for Zheng Boyuan to take up his post in Miaozhou, with a deadline of one month.

Xu Zhi was somewhat surprised that Zheng Boyuan was going to become a prefectural magistrate, but she was still very happy that the two of them could go to a place together and live their own quiet lives.

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