When I came to Xinglin County, I thought that I could live my life worthy of the emperor and the people, but in the end I found that I was not worthy of anyone.
I have kept my promise to make a kite for my son. Don't be too sad. Live well for your son.
Remember to give the things in my drawer to the little princess as a way of atonement for what I have done.
Mrs. Gong held the letter tightly against her chest and cried breathlessly.
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When leaving Gong's house and passing by the yard, Gong Lang was still crying and clamoring to see Gong Fan.
Yu Yiluo couldn't bear it anymore, so she walked to his side and patted his shoulder.
"A man shouldn't cry. Your father is just too tired, so he went to a faraway place to rest. You must take good care of your mother."
Gong Fan, tears still on his face, looked into Yu Yiluo's eyes and asked softly, "Will Dad come back?"
Yu Yiluo nodded, "Yes, when you grow up and can stand on your own, your father will come back."
Gong Fan wiped away his tears and ran to the study.
"Mother, the little princess said that when Lang'er grows up, Daddy will come back. Is that true?"
Madam Gong forced a smile and patted his head, "Really."
The group returned to the county government office, and County Magistrate Liu said solemnly.
"I beg you to escort Gong Lang and Madam Gong out of Xinglin County."
Gong Fan's affairs could not be concealed. Once the matter became known to the people, the two would be blamed even if they were unaware of it.
Yu Yiluo noticed that several people were looking at her. She blinked and said, "Okay."
After the dike destruction was resolved, the group stayed in Xinglin County for another half a month to do the finishing work.
The day before departure, Mrs. Gong came to the county government office to find Yu Yiluo, claiming that she had something to give her.
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