No one expected that on this joyous day, Wang Fufeng, who had specially taken Wang Yuyao to Mount Tai to pray for blessings, would return.
He was still that frail, elegant young man, but he had lost weight and become even thinner.
Perhaps he was in a hurry to return, or perhaps he was rushing to offer his congratulations; Wang Fufeng's sleeves still had some mud spots, but they did not obscure his elegant demeanor at all. On the contrary, they added a touch of human warmth to his otherwise untainted temperament.
"Brother Fufeng." Xu Mo cupped his hands in acknowledgment of his kindness, "You've worked hard these past few days."
Wang Fufeng smiled faintly, his eyes filled with satisfaction, admiration, and envy.
Although he didn't want to admit it, his broken body was really a burden. He had only been to Mount Tai for two months to pray for blessings and had rushed back for a few days when he was already feeling the strain.
I really envy these siblings.
They walked from the dilapidated temple at the village entrance to Shili Town, then to Xieyang County, and finally to Anshui Prefecture.
In the future, they will also go to Fengjing, to the northern frontier, to countless vibrant cities, to taste all kinds of flavors, and to see different landscapes.
He, on the other hand, either stood in Anshui County, gazing at distant lands.
Either turn into a handful of yellow earth and be scattered far away.
Unfortunately, this is a joyous occasion, not a time for sadness.
Wang Fufeng suppressed his gloom and put on a smile again. "No matter what, I must congratulate Brother Xu and thank Brother Changyan for his hard work during this time."
The man whose name was called stepped forward and handed the accounting tablet back to Wang Fufeng, saying, "The accounts are all in the steward's hands."
“I trust you siblings.” Wang Fufeng showed no intention of checking the accounts. “I’ve returned ahead of you. The others will arrive in Anshui County in ten days at most.”
With the suppression from Prefect He gone and the support of the Fang family, the Sun family is gradually recovering and is beginning to resemble the aristocratic family it once was.
Wang Yuyao is becoming increasingly reliant on others, which is not a good thing for her and her brother.
Unfortunately, the feud between the two sides is irreconcilable, making it almost a dead end that must be fought.
Xu Mo looked at his younger siblings' still-childish faces, then at the familiar courtyard adorned with flowers, and smelled the rich aroma of cured meat wafting from the workshop. His mind was filled with countless thoughts.
Some ideas that had long been loosened and sprouted are now gradually expanding and finally blossoming.
“Perhaps… it’s time to leave.” He sighed.
Upon hearing this, Wang Fufeng raised his head, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes, followed by a concealed sense of melancholy.
"Leave?" The younger siblings were extremely surprised and asked in unison, "Why is our eldest brother leaving?"
Jiang Sheng's workshop is located in Anshui County.
Zheng Ruqian's villa and business were located in Anshui County.
Wen Zhiyun's clinic is located in Anshui County.
Changyan had nothing, but his brother and sister were both in Anshui County!
Why leave?
How can I leave?
Jiang Sheng felt like she was about to cry again, but in order not to become the crybaby in everyone's eyes, she forced back the soreness that rushed from her throat to her nose and said softly, "We promised Third Brother that we would wait for him to come back in Anshui County."
"If we leave, who will he come back to?"
The little girl's innocent question echoed in everyone's ears.
No one could answer that, including Xu Mo.
They did intend to wait for Fang Heng in Anshui County, but Anshui County was indeed fraught with troubles, making it impossible for people to live in peace.
After much thought, Xu Mo came up with the most legitimate reason: "The imperial examination will be held next February, and I will be going to the capital to take it."
Wang Fufeng closed his eyes.
Jiang Sheng's eyes widened.
The metropolitan examination, also known as the spring examination, was an important hurdle for those who had passed the provincial examination to become Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations). Passing the metropolitan examination made one a tribute student, and passing the palace examination made one a Jinshi.
The highest level of the imperial examination was the Jinshi degree. Outstanding students could take up a position in Fengjing that same year, thus embarking on their official careers and opening up a bright future.
No one in the entire Zanhua Courtyard dared to deny the excellence of their eldest brother, Xu Mo.
Jiang Sheng would absolutely not feel comfortable letting him go to Fengjing to take the exam alone.
The thought of leaving Anshui County and having his third brother return alone, looking lost and helpless, made Jiang Sheng feel sad.
Suddenly, a scale appeared in her mind, with her third brother sitting on the left and her eldest brother on the right, swaying back and forth.
a long time.
Zheng Ruqian gently patted her head and said softly, "We can write to the third brother and tell him to come to Fengjing to find us."
Jiang Sheng looked up in surprise, "Really, Second Brother? Can we write a letter to Third Brother?"
Zheng Ruqian scratched his head.
Actually, he didn't know if it was okay or not; he just said it purely to make his sister happy.
But feeling his sister's trusting gaze, Zheng Ruqian secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he had to send the letter to the northern frontier, and it would be best if the goods could also be sent there to replenish the supplies for his third brother.
"Yes, we definitely can," the young man said firmly.
Jiang Sheng smiled, all her inner turmoil finally dissipated, and she made this difficult decision: "Okay, I'll go to Fengjing with my elder brother."
She had already parted ways with one of her brothers, and she didn't want to part with another one.
“I’ll go too.” Zheng Ruqian struck a pose. “Although business in Anshui County is not yet stable, I’m very happy to be able to expand business in Fengjing.”
Wen Zhiyun replied without hesitation, "Wherever my brothers, sisters, and cousins are, that's where I'll be."
The Wen family clinic was opened only to protect them; if they were not there, the clinic would be meaningless.
The gaze fell on Chang Yan, the penniless young man who shrugged and didn't even bother to say a word.
Who would be willing to be separated from their family?
Except for that idiot Third Brother.
Since no one has any objections, we can now proceed with preparations for heading to Fengjing.
First, regarding the workshop, Jiang Sheng consulted with Zhang Qiquan and his wife and learned that they were willing to stay there, so she handed it over to them.
Surprisingly, Zhang Xianglian was willing to go to Fengjing with the children.
Liu Cui has mastered the techniques for making preserved meat and plain noodles, and can supply them to the surrounding cities in a continuous manner.
Zhang Xianglian smiled and said, "Then I'll go to Fengjing, bring the preserved meats there, and open a workshop there too."
Despite saying that, the two sisters still hugged each other and cried when the separation was imminent.
Zheng Ruqian was also handling things, and the Pang Dashan brothers continued to maintain the vegetable transportation in Anshui County. The Wang Xiaosong and Wang Xiaozhu siblings were both willing to go to Fengjing, but there were still some businesses in Anshui County that hadn't been finished. Wang Xiaosong decided to stay for a few more months until everything was stable before heading to Fengjing.
Wen's Medical Clinic remained open. Wen Zhiyun asked the female doctors if they were willing to go with him, and if they were not willing to go, they would continue to work as female doctors at Wen's Medical Clinic, but there would be no doctor on duty.
Xu Mo sent a message to Bian Wenxuan and offered incense to his parents.
Zheng Ruqian sent a message to Magistrate Pang and instructed Pang Dashan to send him some preserved meats regularly. He also remembered to say goodbye to the two managers of You Ran Ju.
Wen Zhiyun then went to pay his respects to Doctor Wu.
Ten days later.
The Wang family returned to Anshui County in a grand procession.
The people in the Zanhua Courtyard stood in the eastern part of Anshui County. In the past, they had bid farewell to the former governor of Anshui County, and now they were bidding farewell to him.
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