After Jiang Shuyue ascended the throne, Zhou Ling'an left the capital.
He could have had a better future if he had stayed in the capital, but in order to gain experience and do practical things for the people, he submitted a memorial requesting to return to Tianxiang County.
Returning to Tianxiang County would only make him a minor county magistrate, but staying in the capital would guarantee a bright future.
Many people didn't understand his decision, but the Zhou family and Song Ning did.
Are you really sure?
"Yes, Tianxiang County has given us a second chance at life. I want to go back, and I'll come back when Tianxiang County no longer needs me."
When are you leaving?
"We will set off in three days."
"Okay, I'll take you there then," Song Ning said with a smile.
"Thanks."
In fact, Tianxiang County is developing very well now. Song Ning's business has always had dealings with that area, and the surrounding Jiangning County and Yongning County have also been boosted. There is basically nothing to worry about.
But Zhou Ling'an's mother is still buried there, and he probably wants to go back and see her.
Regardless of what Yu was like during her lifetime, she was good to Zhou Ling'an. Although she meant well but did something wrong, she still couldn't let go of the kindness she had shown him over the years.
Song Ning didn't point it out; everyone has their own choices, and she respected and offered her blessings.
Although Zhou Ling'an planned to return to Tianxiang County, everyone in the court knew that he was highly regarded by the Emperor, and even if he became a county magistrate, he would be no ordinary county magistrate.
Like Zheng Gaoyi back then, he was a county magistrate whom ordinary people dared not provoke.
Zhou Ling'an and his family bid farewell to the Song family at the city gate.
"Go back, don't see me off. I'll probably come back sometime anyway."
Song Ning waved to the group: "Be careful on the road, and remember to write letters when you get back."
Ma Chunyan smiled and waved to them, "Don't worry, we will definitely write back!"
The Zhou family was quite happy along the way, especially Zhou Cheng.
Although they had lived in Beijing for several years, Tianxiang County was, after all, the place where they had worked hard, and they still missed it.
Besides, there are many of their neighbors and fellow villagers there.
"I haven't been back for so many years, I don't know how much the county has changed."
Zhou Chengan laughed: "When we came here, the county had already changed a lot. If we go back now, Dad and Ling'an will probably be shocked."
Zhou Ling'an suddenly remembered what Song Ning had told him: to go back and find a way to dismantle that statue, as it was really inappropriate.
But those were all the people's good wishes. Although he verbally agreed, he never intended to demolish them.
After traveling for more than a month, the family finally arrived in Tianxiang County.
Magistrate Hu was already waiting at the city gate. This man was there to take over his position. Because of his good performance in the trade with Beiliang, he was promoted as soon as his term ended.
But I've also heard that this new magistrate is a favorite of His Majesty and will definitely return to the capital someday.
After exchanging greetings and completing the handover of all affairs in the county, Zhou Ling'an officially took office as the magistrate of Tianxiang County.
Upon hearing that a new magistrate had been appointed in Tianxiang County, the people came to welcome him. Except for those who arrived late, the people of Tianxiang County who arrived early all recognized him, and the place immediately became lively.
The county government office was surrounded by a large crowd, and many people were asking him about Song Ning's situation.
Zhou Ling'an did bring back quite a few letters this time, all written by relatives of the people in the county who lived in the capital.
He personally delivered all these letters to his home.
Song Xiu'e also received a letter and some things from the Song family. Every now and then, Song Ning would ask someone to send things to Tianxiang County. Song Xiu'e's eyes were a little red: "This child, we are living a good life now, we don't lack money, why send anything?"
"These are all Er Ya's tokens of appreciation, and there are also some for Aunt Zhao and Sister-in-law Sun. I'll trouble Aunt Xiu'e to deliver them to them."
"Hey, don't worry."
Just as she turned to leave, she saw someone walk in through the door. The person looked familiar, and upon closer inspection, she recognized her as Song Sanya, with Song Rui by her side.
Zhou Ling'an politely bowed to Song Rui.
"Zhou..." The name almost slipped out, but Song Rui immediately corrected himself: "Magistrate."
"No need to be so polite. You are now also working for the imperial court, so we can be considered colleagues."
Song Rui had done something for Jiang Shuyue, so Jiang Shuyue assigned him a job and he made a contribution. Afterwards, she was supposed to take him back to the capital, but for the sake of his younger sister, Song Rui stayed behind.
Song Sanya is much better now; at least she's willing to go out.
Song Sanya stared in disbelief at Zhou Ling'an's imposing presence.
Is this the person Song Erya liked back then?
Back in the village, many girls liked Zhou Ling'an. Now it seems that Song Er Ya had good taste.
Song Sanya suddenly lowered her head. Actually... she liked him back then too, after all, he was the most promising boy in the village.
However, now that things have come to this, he no longer has those thoughts, so he calmly followed Song Rui in bowing.
"When Er Ya came back this time, she asked me to send her regards to you."
Song Rui is now married and has matured a lot: "I just wrote a letter to tell her that I got married. If the magistrate had come earlier, he could have been there to drink a cup of my wedding wine."
Zhou Ling'an laughed: "It's alright. If I can't make it to your wedding banquet, it's fine if I can make it to your child's one-month celebration."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Zhou Ling'an left.
Upon returning to the county office, a servant came in to report, "Sir, we have guests outside."
"What guest?"
"They said their surname is Xu, and they are a man and a woman who want to see you."
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