Chapter 124 Chapter 124 It has been four years since Shen Xuan became pregnant...
It has been four months since Shen Xuan became pregnant, and the fetus has taken root, so she is not afraid of the bumpy journey.
However, in order to prevent bumps on the road, Xue Fenglin ordered people to add a lot of cushions to the carriage so that Shen Xuan would not feel any discomfort when sitting on it.
In order to ensure Shen Xuan's safe journey, Xue Fenglin asked Doctor Li to accompany them to the capital.
But Dr. Li has been in Sarawak for many years and all his assets are in Sarawak. No matter how high the price Xue Fenglin offered, he was unwilling to live in the capital with them for a long time.
Therefore, this time Xue Fenglin had no choice but to let him go to the capital first, and then escort him back after finding a replacement doctor.
Shen Xuan and his companions did not bring much with them when they came to Sarawak. However, after living in Sarawak for three years, when I returned, I had to carry a lot of boxes, and I hired more than 30 workers just to carry the boxes.
As the carriage was driving on the road, Shen Xuan suddenly heard the noisy noise of the people outside the carriage, which seemed to be very lively.
Chen Xuan lifted the car curtain out of curiosity, only to find that both sides of the road to the pier were filled with Sarawakians.
Seeing Shen Xuan lift the curtain of the carriage, the people were so excited that they waved at them. Some people even shouted loudly: "My Lord and my husband, have a safe journey! The people of Sarawak will always remember your kindness!"
“Yes! We, the people of Sarawak, will never forget your kindness!”
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After this shout, more people followed suit. For a while, both sides of the street were lined with Sarawak people who came to see Xue Fenglin and Shen Xuan off.
Shen Xuan had never expected such a scene to happen, and this scene could not help but move him.
He turned his head to glance at Xue Fenglin, only to find that Xue Fenglin, who always appeared calm and composed, actually had a hint of moisture in his eyes.
Shen Xuan held Xue Fenglin's hand and said, "Look, they all saw what you did for these people."
Xue Fenglin held Shen Xuan's hand tightly and said in a deep voice: "When I started doing these things, half of it was to make an achievement to prove myself, and half of it was for you."
“It is beyond my expectation that Sarawak has developed to this point. I did not expect that the people would be so grateful. This is really due to you!”
Chen Xuan smiled and said, "It's easy for you to say it, but no one has done such a win-win situation for many years. It's very difficult for you to do it. The people have always been simple and honest. They will be grateful to anyone who can benefit them. Now you are the reborn parent of Sarawak, you don't have to be humble about this matter."
The carriage went all the way to the dock and stopped at the boarding entrance.
Xue Fenglin helped Shen Xuan get out of the car, and then he heard an uproar all around. Many people also shouted "Have a safe journey" and reluctantly escorted the two away.
"That woman seems to be a worker in my sugar factory." Shen Xuan looked around and saw a woman who looked somewhat familiar, with a spirited brother standing next to her.
The boy and the girl were dressed in fine cloth and wearing silver ornaments. They were Yingniang and Zhao Baozhu.
"Mother, you changed shifts today, so you came out specially to see Mr. Xue and Mrs. Xue off, right?" Zhao Baozhu asked in a low voice while waving at Shen Xuan and the others.
"Of course! The prefect and his husband are our second parents! Without them, how could we be where we are today?" Yingniang said.
As one of the earliest workers in the sugar factory, Yingniang has now been promoted to a second-class manager, earning half a dollar a month!
Not only do they live in a newly renovated tiled house now, but Zhao Baozhu also gritted her teeth and set up a small food stall at the dock last year in addition to the few acres of rented land she owns. With a little skill in cooking, I can make a lot of money!
Now, relying on Yingniang's income and the income from the stall, the two of them have become the richest family in the small fishing village.
Not only was Zhao Baozhu surrounded by people proposing marriage to her, but even the middle-aged Ying Niang had many suitors coming to her! However, Yingniang and Zhao Baozhu are used to relying on each other, and neither of them has the intention to rely on others, so they have not settled on anyone yet.
Shen Xuan and his crew came on the Baoge, but they took their own ship when they returned.
The ship was also quite large, mainly used for delivering goods, and Shen Xuan and his crew lived in the cabin on the top floor. The carriage and the goods were parked together on the bottom floor of the cargo ship.
After all the goods are on board, the cargo ship officially sets sail. Shen Xuan came to the deck and looked at the Sarawak Pier and the people on it getting farther and farther away, and sighed with some emotion.
When he first came to Sarawak, he didn’t like this remote place where no one lived. He didn’t expect that he would be so reluctant to leave now!
Xue Fenglin came to his side, put his arm around his shoulders and said, "When we return to the capital, I'm afraid we won't have such a comfortable life anymore. But I promise you, if I have the chance in the future, I will take you to travel around Dajin and see more scenery."
The cargo ship traveled at a fast pace and reached Dazhou in just five days.
It was evening when they arrived, and it was the first time Shen Xuan had returned here since leaving Dazhou three years ago.
Now when I see the cargo ships docked at Dazhou wharf, I realize that although three years have passed, Dazhou has not changed at all. The bustling dock was still bustling with people coming and going, and peddlers and hawkers were everywhere.
Xue Fenglin had the carriage pulled to the dock first, then he carefully helped Shen Xuan off the boat, got on the carriage as soon as he got off the boat, and then headed straight towards the inn in the center of Dazhou City.
After resting for a night in Dazhou, Shen Xuan and his team set off for the capital early the next morning.
Dazhou is not far from the capital. There are towns along the way and the road is good. It only takes one day to reach the capital.
However, Xue Fenglin did not inform the Xue Mansion in advance of the specific time of his return to Beijing. Instead, he went directly to the Shen Mansion after returning to Beijing and rested in Shen Xuan's house first.
Xue Fenglin and Shen Xuan are both well-known figures in the capital. How could no one pay attention to them when they entered the capital with such a large group of people?
Therefore, the Xue family was not notified, but Marquis Xue received the news before going to bed at night.
Bai also learned about this from her own brother Bai Yan. When she heard that Xue Fenglin was going back to Beijing to get a promotion, she was filled with jealousy and resentment!
Seizing the opportunity, he deliberately said in front of Marquis Xue in a sarcastic tone: "It is said that girls and boys are outgoing! I think Fenglin is an outgoing person! He is obviously the son of the Marquis's mansion, but he married a boy but didn't bring him home."
"You haven't been back to the capital for three years. When you came back, you didn't greet your father first, but moved into someone else's house with your husband. If people knew about this, wouldn't the Xue family be laughed at?"
In the past two years, Madam Wen gave birth to a son. Marquis Xue loved this new little son very much, and his relationship with Bai became increasingly strained.
But he was very concerned about his reputation, and he felt unhappy when he heard Bai talk about this.
He had an average relationship with Xue Fenglin to begin with, so he slammed the table and started to curse, "This rebellious son has been an official for a few years. I thought he would be more mature, but I didn't expect him to be so ignorant of improvement!"
"This time he..."
Before Lord Xue finished speaking, he suddenly heard a servant outside the door come to report that the baby from Madam Wen's side seemed to have a stomachache from eating too many snacks in the evening. He was crying and making a fuss, and kept shouting for his father!
Lord Xue loved his youngest son the most, so his expression changed and he immediately stood up and went to Madam Wen's courtyard, forgetting about Xue Fenglin.
When Bai saw Marquis Xue like this, she was so angry that her teeth were itching, but there was nothing she could do! He could only wait until Lord Xue left before he started to curse Madam Wen as a vixen!
After Madam Wen gave birth to a boy, Bai had thought about having another child to win back Marquis Xue, but her belly was not fertile.
She even specially gave favor to her trusted maid Qiongzhu and made her the concubine of Marquis Xue.
Although Qiongzhu is beautiful, she is afraid of Bai and follows her lead. She often mentions Bai's good points in front of Marquis Xue, but she dares not get pregnant!
Lord Xue now hates Bai. After favoring Qiongzhu twice, he felt that her personality was boring and he became indifferent to her later. He would rather visit Concubines Kong and Qin more often!
Lord Xue strode to Madam Wen's place. As soon as he arrived outside the yard, he heard someone in her yard shaking a rattle and reciting poems rhythmically.
When Lord Xue entered the room, he saw Tian Jie'er reciting poems to appease her younger brother. The chubby white boy on the bed was listening to Tian Jie's poems attentively, with a calm expression on his face, and no sign of discomfort could be seen.
When Madam Wen saw Marquis Xue standing at the door, she quickly stood up and said, "The Marquis is here! Look, Fengtang was complaining about a stomachache just now, but now that Tianjie has coaxed him for a while and listened to some poetry, he feels better!"
When the little boy saw Lord Xue, he immediately became alert and shouted, "Father! You are finally here! I knew you loved Tang'er the most!"
Lord Xue is old now, and he really likes this. Hearing this, he walked over happily, picked up Xue Fengtang and said, "Tang'er is right! Is your stomach feeling better now?"
"Father, if you kiss Tang'er, Tang'er will be completely healed!" Xue Fengtang said coquettishly while hugging Lord Xue's neck.
Lord Xue laughed out loud upon hearing this, and kissed Xue Fengtang on the cheek with a flushed face.
This happy family atmosphere is something he will never get from Xue Fenglin.
Xue Fengli was quite sweet-talking when he was little, but now that he is older, he talks less and does things unreliably, which makes him angry! Lord Xue had to invest all his fatherly love on Xue Fengtang, who was born not long ago...
Tian Jie'er saw this scene and looked at Madam Wen.
Because of her father's favoritism, her and her mother's status in the Xue family have improved a lot, and now they can finally enjoy the fruits of their hard work!
Lord Xue put Xue Fengtang back on the bed, and then praised Tian Jie'er again, saying, "You are a good sister. You can recite so many poems. You set a good example for Tang'er."
Tian Jieer then smiled slightly and said calmly, "Thanks to the teacher that Brother Prince hired for me, he taught me a lot of things, and Tian Jieer benefited a lot from it!"
When Lord Xue heard Tian Jie'er mention Xue Fenglin, he suddenly remembered his eldest son who had made him hate him so much just now.
At this time, Madam Wen beside him said, "This time, the prince has been promoted and returned to the capital in just three years. This is a great honor!"
"Although I don't understand politics, I heard Lord Lu's family members talking about the prince at the banquet the other day, and they were full of praise."
"It is said that the prince is very courageous and asked to be an official in a foreign country. He has made achievements so quickly. This is one of the fastest promotions since the founding of the Jin Dynasty!"
"At only 23 years old, he has already held the 4th rank. He will surely have a bright future! The top three Jinshi in the same batch as him is now a 7th rank official in the Hanlin Academy."
Madam Wen's praise really touched Marquis Xue's heart. Like Lord Yang, Lord Lu is a member of the upright official family of the dynasty and has a high reputation in the capital.
Even his family members said so, which shows that Lord Lu also admires Xue Fenglin.
Lord Xue only came to his senses at this moment. Xue Fenglin was promoted so quickly that the famous families in the capital were so envious that they didn't have time to care about other details.
He believed what Mrs. Bai said just now, which was so exaggerated. Now he thought that Mrs. Bai must have known that Xue Fenglin had returned to the capital, and she was unhappy about it, so she was confusing right and wrong behind his back for the sake of her own son!
These years, after being pointed out by Madam Wen, Marquis Xue gradually understood Bai's secret schemes.
After staying with Madam Wen for a long time, he found that Madam Wen had a gentle temperament and never gossiped in front of him. Instead, she often praised other children in the family. Occasionally, she would invite Aunts Kong and Qin to come over for a gathering, creating a happy scene of sisters getting together.
Lord Xue had never liked the fighting among the women around him, and now that he was older, he even liked the sight of harmony among the whole family.
Although Madam Wen is older, because of her understanding and the fact that she gave birth to a son, Lord Xue's favor towards her has reached a new level!
"You are still the most sensible!" Lord Xue sighed, took Madam Wen's hand and praised: "If Madam had half of your character, Li'er would not have been taught like that by him! He took the exams for several years and didn't even pass the exam!"
"Master, don't say that. The second young master is still young and it's time for him to play. He will become sensible in the future!" Madam Wen said with a bright smile.
"You are really good at comforting people!" Marquis Xue praised Madam Wen several times again, and said that he would start to learn English as soon as Xue Fengtang turned four years old, so that when he grows up, he can bring honor to the Xue family like Xue Fenglin!
There was laughter and joy in Madam Wen's courtyard with Marquis Xue, and then a servant received an order to pass on a message to Mrs. Bai, saying that the Marquis would rest in Madam Wen's courtyard tonight and would not be coming back.
Bai snorted coldly and cursed Madam Wen harshly again.
Ever since Lord Xue left, she knew that he would not come back tonight. After all, Lord Xue has been like this for the past two years, and she is no longer surprised...
"Madam, it's getting late. Let me help you take off your hair..." Qiongzhu took a step forward with some trepidation and said to Bai.
Bai glared at her, then rolled her eyes in frustration and said, "Look at you! You are so young, with a pretty face, but you are so useless! You are not even as good as Madam Wen, that middle-aged woman. I have really raised you in vain!"
Qiongzhu didn't dare to breathe a word, feeling very aggrieved. She had once fantasized about being given to the second young master Xue Fengli by Bai as a concubine, but she didn't expect that Bai would ask him to please Marquis Xue.
Lord Xue is old, how could he possibly like Qiongzhu, a young girl? Besides, if Marquis Xue really fell in love with her, Bai Shi would not let her go easily!
As Bai's personal maid, Qiongzhu knows Bai's various methods best!
However, her life and the lives and property of her entire family were in the hands of the Bai family. What if I don’t follow Bai’s instructions?
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