Mrs. Gong pushed the buns in front of him.
"I heard that food has arrived from the capital, and the little princess also said she wants to help the people of Xinglin County rebuild their homes. This is good news, so why is your face so sad, Master?"
"But this time, it's really thanks to the little princess. Many things in the shelter were bought with her money."
"That's a good thing," Gong Fan picked up the bun and looked at Gong Lang who was walking over. "Have you washed your hands?"
Gong Lang nodded obediently and stretched out his hand, "Wash it. The little princess said that you have to pay attention to hygiene, otherwise you will get sick."
"Okay, eat."
"Why does Master want to eat vegetable buns?"
Mrs. Gong gave Gong Lang a smaller bun.
"Are you remembering the vegetable buns the people gave you when you first came to Xinglin County?"
"Yes, I was full of ambition at that time," Gong Fan said, looking at the vegetable buns in his hand, "I vowed to protect Xinglin County and not let the emperor down."
"Has the master lost his ambition now?"
Madam Gong stared at him. "I know the master is upset about this, but you are also a human being. You didn't know something like this would happen."
These words made Gong Fan feel ashamed. He wanted to say that he not only knew about it, but he was the one who planned it. However, when the words came to his lips, he met his wife's worried eyes and could not say them.
His wife and son would be very disappointed in him if they knew about this.
"I'm fine," Gong Fan held her hand, "Don't worry, ma'am."
"I'm glad you're alright," Madam Gong shook his hand. "People who have lost their families are bound to feel resentful. Master, please don't take it too seriously. No matter what, Lang'er and I will stay with you."
"Besides, there are many simple and honest people among the common people. Master, do you still remember that I didn't know how to grow vegetables when I came here? It was them who taught me..."
Gong Fan listened carefully to Mrs. Gong's chatter, and the guilt in his heart and every detail of his trip to Xinglin County kept replaying in his mind.
Good, bad, it all made him feel suffocated.
He managed to maintain his expression, finished the vegetable bun in his hand, and stood up.
"Madam, Lang'er, you will be fine even without me."
"What nonsense are you talking about, Master?" Mrs. Gong frowned.
"It's okay, I still have some things to take care of, so I'll go to the study first."
Gong Fan turned around, walked quickly out of the house and headed towards the study.
Gong Lang ran out after him and grabbed his sleeve.
"Dad, you promised me that you would make me a big kite after this is over."
"Okay," Gong Fan leaned over and touched his head, "Dad won't forget. Lang'er also has to promise Dad one thing."
"What's up?"
Gong Lang's face was serious, "Father, just tell me what to do."
"No matter what, Alang must stick to his original intention and take good care of mother, understand?"
"Lang'er will definitely take good care of mother," Gong Lang nodded heavily, his little face full of confusion, "but what is the original intention? Father never told me."
"The original intention is to keep what kind of person Lang'er wants to be."
"Then I want to be a good official," Gong Lang said excitedly, "I understand what my father said."
Gong Fan narrowed his eyes, stood up and rubbed his head.
"Okay, let's go back to the house."
But I silently said sorry in my heart.
After he did such a thing, it was a blessing from heaven that the emperor spared his family. His son's dream was ruined by him.
He thought he was doing what was best for his son, but ended up hurting him instead.
Gong Fan walked to the study and bowed to his deputy, "Sir, I did as you said."
"What? Hurry up, go call them back now."
The subordinate was puzzled, "Why call him back? He must have left by now."
"Just go if you're told to. Stop it."
"Stop?"
The subordinate knelt on the ground and said, "Sir, we can't stop now."
"Go quickly."
"Yes, I will stop him now."
After the others walked out, Gong Fan picked up an unfinished kite and continued to finish it. After finishing it, he put the kite aside.
He spread out a piece of paper, picked up a pen, and began to write his crime. After finishing the crime, Gong Fan wrote another letter. He took out a porcelain bottle from the drawer, poured out a pill, and put it into his mouth without hesitation.
He thought he could live his life to the day he died with a clear conscience, but he didn't expect it to end like this.
…
at the same time.
Yu Yiluo was looking at Qin Qianqian and Liu Qian staring at each other.
"cousin."
Liu Qian pursed her lips and called out softly, but nothing else followed.
"Why are you in the county government office?"
"Ms. Qin, Qian'er is my wife now."
Liu Zhi was worried that the two would start arguing, so he stepped forward and said, "Qian'er was also deceived by her mother. Please don't make things difficult for her, Miss Qin."
Qin Qianqian widened her eyes. How could these two people become so good friends?
"Could it be that Miss Qin knows my daughter-in-law?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Qian looked at Qin Qianqian nervously, fearing that Qin Qianqian would tell her what happened in the capital.
The father-in-law didn't know about this, and Zhige didn't tell him either, so he agreed to their marriage. If he knew, the father-in-law would definitely look down on her as a daughter-in-law.
My father-in-law is an honest official and he looks down upon people with dirty thoughts.
After returning to Xinglin County with Liu Zhi, it took her a long time to convince Liu Zhi that she had truly turned over a new leaf.
Now that she finally has a home and child of her own, she doesn't want to leave her child without a father, and doesn't want to let Liu Zhi down for his kindness to her.
Qin Qianqian glanced at Liu Qian, and Liu Qian became even more nervous. She was about to say something when she heard Qin Qianqian say, "I don't know him. I made a mistake."
Now it was Liu Qian's turn to be dumbfounded. Qin Qianqian didn't even tell her what she did in the capital?
The Fourth Prince stood up and said, "Now let's go and see how much silver it will cost to rebuild the dike and the destroyed houses."
After they walked out, Liu Qian finally found an opportunity to talk to Qin Qianqian alone.
"Thank you."
"Thank you, do we know each other?"
After Qin Qianqian finished speaking, she turned around and followed the others out.
After the group left the county government office, Yu Yiluo glanced at Mu Chen.
"Master Mu, are you really not going to change your clothes?"
"Luo'er, why do you keep asking Master Mu to change his clothes?"
The Fourth Prince glanced at Mu Chen's clothes and said, "Isn't this good? Should I change into something more convenient for work?"
Yu Yiluo: “…”
"Nothing, I just thought that Master Mu is getting divorced. If I pay more attention to my image, maybe I can bring my beautiful lady back."
Mu Chen: “…”
"Thank you, little princess. I think Lord Li needs it more than I do."
Li Yunhe raised his eyebrows. Why did he get involved?
"I hope Lord Mu will still think so later."
Mu Chen felt puzzled.
"Luo'er, is Sister Yang here?"
When Qin Qianqian said this, Mu Chenxin trembled suddenly and looked at Yu Yiluo.
County Magistrate Liu was about to say something when Yu Yiluo spoke first.
"No, there is a girl named Yang here, but she is not the one Lord Mu has in mind."
At this time, a yamen runner ran up to the group in a hurry.
"Oh no, oh no."
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