Chapter 492 493. Folk Customs

Jin Qianqian also hugged him with her arms, "Then you go ahead and do your work. Lichun and the others will take care of it."

Having said that, she quickly loosened her hand. She was afraid that if she continued to hold him, she would not be willing to let him leave.

Gu Wenheng was no exception. He had to get out of this room while he still had reason. "Wait for me."

After seeing the master off, Lichun and the others dared to step into the main courtyard again and started to get busy with a group of maids.

They were already very experienced in moving things along the way, and it didn't take long for the entire main courtyard to be completely renewed.

Mingfeng had already run to the back hall and informed the maid to quickly boil some water, and then quickly went to the nearby restaurant to order a few tables of food.

The master had already told him about the things he had done several times before. If he made any mistakes again, he would probably have to give up his position as the number one person around him.

As soon as Gu Wenheng showed up, Lu Shenggen immediately asked curiously, "Master Gu, you seemed so hurried just now, but what happened?"

Gu Wenheng grinned at him, "It's not a big deal. My wife is here with the children."

He Gaofei, "..." suddenly felt a little sour.

Wu Yichen, "..." When will his family be able to be with him? It's a pity that his mother at home needs someone to serve her, so it is estimated that his wife will not come.

Lu Shenggen: "…" You speak too fast.

Lu Shenggen forced a smile and said, "Congratulations, Master Gu, your lovely wife and children are by your side."

Gu Wenheng, "Thank you, thank you. Your family members should be here soon, right?"

When Gu Wenheng said this, he immediately touched his nose, as if he had been showing off too much. Looking at the sudden changes in the faces of these people, he guessed that their families had no intention of coming.

"Oh," He Gaofei laughed dryly, "Your Excellency just mentioned the matter of water storage, but are there any rules?"

"This is what I think..."

The arrival of the prefect's wife soon spread throughout the city.

Zhou Shixiong also got the news and immediately had two carts of things packed up and sent to the prefectural government's back office. He also told them that after they had rested for a few days, he would come back to welcome his brother, sister-in-law and two nephews.

The young couple was reuniting after a long separation, so he wouldn't be so tactless as to join in the fun when they were at their most enthusiastic.

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The prefect's back office has Jin Qianqian and two children, and Gu Wenheng now returns to the backyard on time.

He Gaofei and his friends were inspired by this family and wrote several letters back one after another. After being separated from their families for so long, they also wanted to be reunited with their family.

The people under them had suggested that they find another good concubine here. They wanted to, but the money they had on hand was not enough, so they had to have the capital to find one.

I guess the women in the family had discussed it together. Apart from a little subsidy from the family, they kept their dowries tightly, probably as a precaution.

At first they wanted to bring their concubines with them, but what did their wives say?

Mr. Gu set out alone, and he was rushing all the way. How could he have the time to take care of a woman?

Even if they wanted to leave a good impression on their superiors, they shouldn't be so eager for women.

At that time, they felt a little nervous when they thought about coming to such a dangerous place. The beautiful girls at home who had sought their favors whenever they got the chance were even more afraid that they would bring people out, so they avoided them all those days.

It's not like they didn't notice it, but they just found it a bit boring, so they simply listened to their wives and didn't take anyone with them.

But things are different now. Lord Gu has his lovely wife and young children by his side, enjoying family happiness all day long. How can they not be jealous?

It’s a pity that the letter they sent fell on deaf ears.

Lin Dapeng specially escorted Jin Qianqian here this time. After a few days of rest, he also planned to buy some local specialties with Jin Qianqian before returning.

Jin Qianqian, "When you go back, follow my instructions and deliver the letters and things to each mansion. If there is any emergency at home that you can't handle, just go to Hu Dong and he will help you solve it."

Before the trip, she had already made arrangements, and even took Hu Dong with her to meet people everywhere, just to be prepared in case of an emergency.

Lin Dapeng, "Yes, ma'am, I'll take my leave now."

Jin Qianqian, "Have a safe trip, and remember to take good care of Qingzhu."

Originally, there was no need for Lin Dapeng to make this trip, but Qingzhu was worried and insisted that her new husband Lin Dapeng accompany her on the trip.

Jin Qianqian naturally would not be the bad person. After only a few days of rest, she hurriedly sent him back. Otherwise, if Lin Dapeng delayed any longer, Qingzhu's child might not be born.

Jin Qianqian stayed here for a few days and heard from Mingfeng about the huge changes that had taken place over the past few months.

Once again, I lament the delay in news. With the earth-shaking changes here, I guess people in Beijing haven’t received the news yet. Otherwise, I don’t know how many people will regret it?

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The days that followed were peaceful, but life was full of vitality.

The people of Lucheng are few in number and have a lot of land, so after a busy year, they can only barely fill their stomachs.

Ever since the new governor brought them improved farm tools, they can now cultivate twice as much land as before even relying solely on manpower.

This newly reclaimed land has a three-year tax exemption period. If they work harder, they can have a good year this year.

The bandits that they had always worried about were no longer a threat to them.

The prefect had already issued an announcement that as long as they could report or capture the bandits, all the crops grown in the previous three years would belong to them.

This is a no-cost business. Now every village is working on it secretly, waiting for the autumn harvest to start the big work. Now, apart from being busy with farm work, they are also training with the soldiers.

Except for the motionless elderly and babies in swaddling clothes, everyone in the village is a soldier.

Jin Qianqian discovered this phenomenon after going out a few times, and couldn't help but be amazed. She was looking forward to the arrival of the autumn harvest season in her heart, and she really wanted to see the expressions of those bandits when they were caught.

Gu Wenheng helped her smooth her hair, "The people in this border town have always been tough, but the other side has become more and more despicable and their methods have become more and more vulgar over the years, which has caused everyone to temporarily lose their fighting spirit.

Now I am just giving them a belief, a chance to take revenge, and everyone will naturally work towards this goal."

Gu Wenheng really didn't think that this was his own credit. If one is oppressed for too long, as long as there is a lever, he will resist.

He had only pried it lightly, and the current reaction was expected.

Jin Qianqian, "Let's join the training in the mansion!"

"Don't they practice with Master Wu every day?"

Jin Qianqian pointed at herself and said, "My child and I will join in too."

(End of this chapter)