The father-in-law boarded the carriage, and the carriage set off in a grand procession.
The county magistrate bowed respectfully to Liang Shuyan: "Greetings, Madam! Congratulations on your promotion!"
Liang Shuyan quickly helped the county magistrate up, and then said, "Get up quickly, what are you doing? I'm just a woman from Daling Village, don't embarrass me, okay?"
Li was about to bow to Liang Shuyan when he saw this scene before him, and he kept rubbing his hands together, saying, "This, this..."
In the courtyard, everyone knelt there, heads bowed, and upon seeing Liang Shuyan, they all said in unison, "Greetings, Madam!"
Liang Shuyan instructed her sons to carry down all the gifts bestowed by the Emperor, and then said with a smile, "What are you doing? Get up quickly! Why did the Emperor bestow these gifts upon me? Isn't it just because my Jin's Tea House produced good tea? It's just a reward. I am still that mountain woman from Daling Village. Come on, eat well and have a good chat."
After Liang Shuyan said that, everyone stood up, some started eating and others started chatting.
Zhao Heng was sitting to one side, having a meal with Old Madam Zhao. When Old Madam Zhao saw Liang Shuyan, she stood up happily and waved to Liang Shuyan: "Oh, Madam, come here quickly and tell me, has the Emperor bestowed another reward upon you? Such a wonderful thing, truly a series of joyous events! It's just that my son doesn't have this blessing."
When the magistrate saw his mother say such things, he hurriedly stepped forward to stop her: "Mother, what are you saying? You are now an eighth-rank official. You can't say such things anymore. Otherwise, if others hear this, it will be considered a great act of treason."
Seeing her son's nervous expression, Old Mrs. Zhao said, "Oh, let's not talk about it anymore!"
Zhao Heng laughed and said, "What's there, Father? It's just Auntie. She's been promoted. What's there to be afraid of? I'm not afraid, Auntie!"
As Zhao Heng spoke, he placed an arm on Liang Shuyan's shoulder, showing no fear whatsoever.
The magistrate glared at Zhao Heng and said, "Put him down right now! How can you be so rude? You'll be a laughingstock if others see this!"
Zhao Heng then lowered his arm and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Dad, I was right. No matter what Auntie becomes, she is still my auntie!"
Seeing the magistrate's serious expression, Liang Shuyan said unhappily, "Magistrate, may I take this as an attempt to isolate me?"
The magistrate then fell silent, while Li Zheng, standing to the side, said somewhat awkwardly, "Well then, I'll take my leave!"
Inside the tent, a noblewoman in a purple dress emerged, lifting the hem of her skirt. She said with a smile, "What's wrong? This lady has received another reward from the Emperor. It should be a very happy occasion. Why do you seem so serious? If it's a happy occasion, everyone should eat and drink to their hearts' content, right?"
Liang Shuyan was not familiar with this woman, but she smiled and said, "Since you're here, please sit down and have a meal!"
"No, madam, I have something to tell you. I wonder if you remember me?"
Liang Shuyan turned her gaze to the woman again and said hesitantly, "To be honest, I really can't remember who you are for the time being."
The woman took two steps closer to Liang Shuyan and then said, "Do you remember the woman we met at the martial arts school last time?"
Liang Shuyan suddenly remembered that the woman she had met at the entrance of the martial arts school was now here. Judging from her appearance, something must have happened in her life. Otherwise, why would she be here?
The woman seemed to see through Liang Shuyan's thoughts and then said, "Later, something happened, but I have not forgotten your kindness. I have come here today to tell you something important. Would you mind telling me now?"
Liang Shuyan didn't know what the woman wanted to talk about. She remembered that when she saved him, the woman said she wanted to repay her. Years had passed, and the woman had changed. She didn't know what the woman wanted to say. Thinking of this, Liang Shuyan nodded.
"What do you want to say? Sit down and talk while we eat."
The woman sat down, glanced at Liang Shuyan, and said, "Madam, I am actually the governor's concubine. I've come today to tell you some news about your youngest daughter. I heard it from the madam, and I wonder if it could be Niu Niu?"
Liang Shuyan waved her hand and said, "No need. I've heard about this. Before there's any evidence, I don't want others to make wild guesses and cause my daughter any psychological burden. So, I appreciate your kindness, but I'll pay attention to any relevant information in the future. Thank you."
After Liang Shuyan finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving the woman sitting there looking somewhat embarrassed.
Niu Niu, dressed in a pink dress, walked over and politely placed a plate of pastries in front of her: "Auntie, please try these. They're pastries made by my mother. They're delicious!"
Zhang didn't understand why her mother-in-law was doing this, and then said, "Mother, how could you let Niu Niu serve that woman?"
“In this way, Niu Niu might find her biological parents sooner. Although I am also very reluctant, I know that being a parent is not easy. I suppose that after this woman sees Niu Niu’s appearance, she will tell the madam, and the madam will tell the person who is looking for her daughter. In this way, the right person will naturally find us!”
Zhang still couldn't understand why her mother-in-law would do this. If Niu Niu really found her biological parents, wouldn't she have to leave this family?
"Your name is Niu Niu?"
Niu Niu nodded: "Auntie, are you very familiar with my mother, or is it because my mother is a lady?"
The woman said awkwardly, "No, I just wanted to come and see you. I wonder if you're satisfied with your family now? For example, is your mother good to you?"
Niu Niu looked at the woman with her eyes: "How could that be? How could you ask such a question? Since she is my mother, how could she treat me badly?"
"Then, if one day you have to leave your mother, would you be willing?"
Niu Niu looked confused: "What are you talking about? Why would I leave my mother? My mother is very good to me, and my brother and sister-in-law are also very good to me. I won't leave them!"
The woman stood up and nodded: "Alright, I was too talkative, but please remember what we said today. I'm leaving now!"
Niu Niu glanced at the woman curiously and cursed, "She's really sick. Where can I go if I leave my mother?"
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