Chapter 59: The Princess Investigates Xu Nian to Wansheng County

What Xu Nian never expected was that her every word and action had reached the ears of Princess Zhenbei.

When Princess Zhenbei heard that such a beautiful girl appeared beside her youngest son at the New Year's Eve banquet, she sent people to investigate.

I didn't expect that the two of them had known each other so long ago, and I didn't expect that the other party was just the daughter of a little chief clerk, and that this position of chief clerk was given to her by her youngest son.

Princess Zhenbei read the letter on the table again. She had to admit that this little girl was quite capable. She had established a business for her family in just two months. But this was far from enough. Not to mention being a princess of a county, even being a concubine beside An'er would be a stretch.

Nanny Wei was an old lady by the princess' side. Seeing that the princess looked worried, she consoled her: "Princess, you should take care of your health and stop worrying too much."

Princess Zhenbei put down the letter and rubbed her brows.

"Mammy knows An'er's personality. He mentioned the Xu family's daughter at the New Year's Eve banquet. How could I not know what he was thinking?

If I just keep her by my side as a concubine, I won't worry about it, but look at what An'er has done, she is sincere. If the prince and I really treat the young lady of the Xu family lightly, An'er will probably be even more alienated from us."

Nanny Wei knew what was bothering her master.

"According to this servant, the princess doesn't need to worry too much. The prince and the young lady from the Xu family are still young. Who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"

Princess Zhenbei was not so optimistic. She knew her own child best and was afraid that An'er had set his eyes on that person.

Just as Nanny Wei was trying to comfort her again, a maid came in.

"Princess, this is the letter Yanwu sent back."

Nanny Wei took it and handed it to the princess who was sitting in the upper seat.

When I opened the letter, I found that it was the latest information about Xu Nian, from the details on the way to the post station and finally to the opera. Not only did it record Xu Nian's every move in detail, but even the content of her words, tone and expression were written in great detail.

Nanny Wei looked at the princess's slightly raised lips and couldn't help but feel curious, wondering what exactly was in the letter that made the princess so happy.

Putting away the letter in her hand, Princess Zhenbei ordered: "Tell the people below to keep an eye on her. When the little girl from the Xu family arrives in Wansheng County, send Liuyun and Liuqin over."

"What does the princess mean?"

"Since An'er likes it so much, I will take the trouble to teach her and pick out some suitable things for her to send over."

Nanny Wei agreed, but she was extremely shocked in her heart. This seemed like the intention of training a future princess. You know, Liuyun and Liuqin were the female officials who taught the Crown Prince's wife how to behave.

Princess Zhenbei read the letter again, and she repeated the sentence "If one loves his son deeply, he will make long-term plans for him" over and over again in her hands. Maybe this girl can really change An'er's character!

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Ten days later, Xu Nian, Old Man Xu and Wang finally arrived at Wansheng County. After entering the city, they inquired about the location of the county government office, and three horse-drawn carriages headed for the county government office.

As soon as they arrived at the gate of the government office, the Xu family members who had learned the news had already come out to greet them.

"Mom and Dad, you're finally here. You don't know how worried we were."

Xu Yaozu was running in his seventh-rank official uniform and his forehead was sweating.

Old Man Xu and Mrs. Wang paid no attention to their son's question. Instead, they looked around Xu Yaozu.

"My son looks so handsome in this official uniform"

Old Man Xu also nodded and smiled.

Tian Shi saw that it was inappropriate to have so many people standing at the entrance of the government office, so she smiled and said, "Dad and Mom, let's go in and rest first. You must be tired from the journey."

Wang took Xu Nian's hand and smiled.

"Not tired, the girl has taken great care of us along the way. If we weren't afraid that you would worry, we would like to play for a few more days."

Zheng looked at the three carriages and said in surprise, "Mother, I remember that only one carriage was left behind."

Wang then remembered and said to Tian, ​​"The things on the carriage are all the things we bought along the way. We will have them move them in later and then pay them for the travel expenses."

Tian ordered Zhao Lan beside her to find servants to do the work.

She, Zheng and Wang walked in front, introducing the scenery and courtyards of various places to them. Xu Fugui also stayed beside Old Man Xu and talked about what happened after arriving at the county government office. Xu Yaozu did not accompany them because he had official business in the government office.

As she walked along, Xu Nian discovered that the backyard of Wansheng County was more than twice as large as that of Lingshan County, and it was where the county magistrate's family lived. Her mother said that the families of the county chancellor and the chief clerk did not live here.

There are quite a few courtyards in the backyard, more than enough for all the Xu family members to live in.

Moreover, along the way, not only Xu Nian but also Wang saw many unfamiliar faces, and when they saw her, they all politely greeted her and called her old lady.

Tian explained to her mother-in-law's puzzled look:

"Mother, these are the new servants that have been added to our family since we arrived here. I will have them all come over to see you when we get to Shouzhu Courtyard."

Wang waved her hands.

"You don't have to come to see me specially. You can make the decision about the backyard. I, an old woman, don't understand these things."

Tian didn't force it either. "Then you can take a rest today. I'll take you for a walk tomorrow."

"Don't worry about me. I just got here and there are many things to do. It's important to do the business. If your father and I really have something to do, we will go find the eldest girl."

Tian agreed, thinking to herself that it seemed that the two elders had really enjoyed playing with their daughter these past few days.

Old Man Xu and Mrs. Wang were arranged to live in Shousong Courtyard. Originally, Mrs. Tian prepared four servants to be placed in Shousong Courtyard to take care of the two elders, but Old Man Xu and Mrs. Wang refused and only kept Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang with them.

When Tian left, she still arranged for a little maid to stay behind to help.

Xu Nian's courtyard is closest to Shousongyuan, just a few steps away.

"This Qingteng Courtyard was originally empty. Your second aunt and her people have cleaned it up these past few days. Take a look and see if you like it."

Xu Nian saw a long flower stand on the corridor in the yard. It looked a little withered at the moment, but when he thought of the scene of it being covered with flower vines in the spring, Xu Nian was very happy.

"I like it, I like it very much, thank you, Auntie, thank you, Mom."

Zheng smiled cheerfully, "I was afraid that you would not like the things I picked out with such a discerning eye. Now, my second aunt is relieved."

A few people went into the house chatting and laughing. Tian did not arrange anyone to be by Xu Nian's side, leaving only Xiu'er to serve him.

The Xu family spent a lot of money on hiring people this time, but not many people were left to serve the various rooms, and most of them were left to serve Xu Yaozu.

The county magistrate was different from the chief clerk. The chief clerk was only in charge of the yamen's paperwork and had no power, so Xu Yaozu did not have a permanent attendant before.

But now as a county magistrate, Xu Yaozu needs to encourage agriculture and mulberry, develop water conservancy, and be in charge of the affairs of the county, so he must have people around him to run errands.

Now not only Zhang Da and Zhang Er, but also Xu Weian are kept by Xu Yaozu to help with things.