Chapter 132 If You Are Happy, I Am Happy
Huo Zheng said gently, "It's a good thing that my father-in-law is coming to the capital to see the emperor at this time. He will definitely bring good news when he returns later."
Huo Zheng said this with such confidence that Mu Kaiji comforted his mother and sister.
Mrs. Mu and Chunzhi felt a little relieved.
However, Mu Qingshan's visit to the palace this time took much longer than expected. By the time the kitchen had prepared dinner and it was completely dark, Mu Qingshan still hadn't returned.
Seeing that his mother-in-law and Chunzhi were really worried, Huo Zheng stood up and said, "Father-in-law hasn't returned yet, I'll go to the palace to check on him."
Madam Mu, Chunzhi and Mu Kaiji stood up at the same time to see him out. As soon as they reached the gate, they saw the blue cloth carriage they were riding back to Beijing coming through the street and stopped in front of the house.
The coachman stopped the carriage, jumped out, put the horse stool in place, lifted the curtain, and Mu Qingshan, wearing a red official robe and an official hat, walked out of the carriage.
"Dad..." Mu Kaiji was obviously stunned for a moment.
"Qingshan." Mrs. Mu paused slightly before walking forward.
Mu Qingshan, dressed in new clothes, got off the carriage, held out his hand to support his wife, and said solemnly: "This time I went to the palace to see the emperor. The emperor restored my official position as the Minister of Revenue and let me take over the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Finance. All the property in the mansion was returned to me——"
Upon hearing this, Madam Mu couldn't help but burst into tears. "That's great, that's great. Our Mu family has finally come to an end after all the hardships we've endured..."
Mu Kaiji quickly bowed and said, "Congratulations, Daddy, congratulations, Mom."
This time when Mu Qingshan returned to the capital to meet the emperor, not only was his official position restored, all his mansion and property were returned, and he also took over the position of Shangshu. He was truly reinstated and reached a higher level.
Shangshu Zhang wants to retire and return to his hometown, but he has not found a suitable person to take over the position of Shangshu. Now the emperor has asked Mu Qingshan to take over the position of Shangshu, and the position of Shangshu is very likely to be handed over to him.
This is better than Huo Zheng expected.
Huo Zheng and Chunzhi stepped forward at the same time, one saying "Congratulations to my father-in-law and mother-in-law," and the other saying "Congratulations to my father and mother."
The two said in unison.
Mu Qingshan supported Madam Mu while saying to Huo Zheng, "I can return to the capital this time thanks to the prince."
Huo Zheng said, "We are all family, so you don't have to be polite, father-in-law."
The family entered the house and sat down in the hall to have dinner.
After eleven years, the four members of the Mu family can finally sit together and eat again, and now they have the Prince of Chang'an as their son-in-law.
Although Huo Zheng said that they were all family and told his father-in-law not to be polite.
But Mu Qingshan still poured the wine himself and toasted Huo Zheng.
Huo Zheng stood up and spoke heartfelt words to his father-in-law, saying that he sincerely believed that the order to enrich the people advocated by Mu Qingshan back then could benefit the people.
Mu Qingshan felt as if he had met a close friend regardless of age difference when he saw him, and they both drank the cup together.
Mrs. Mu said that Mu Qingshan hadn't drunk alcohol for many years and was not in good health, so she advised him to drink less.
Mu Qingshan smiled and said, "I'm happy today. The prince and I will have a couple more drinks."
Huo Zheng said, "Father-in-law, I can't drink much, so I can only drink this much."
Mu Qingshan didn't believe it, but since King Chang'an said so, he could only replace the wine with tea.
Chunzhi couldn't help but look at Huo Zheng again, thinking: Have you ever been so weak in alcohol tolerance?
It was obvious that he was afraid that his father-in-law would harm his health by drinking too much.
Chunzhi sat next to Mrs. Mu and picked up some dishes that she thought were good for her mother to try.
Madam Mu felt that her daughter was very considerate. With a smile on her lips and tears in her eyes, she said, "Zhi'er, eat."
Huo Zheng and Mu Qingshan drank tea instead of wine and talked with his father-in-law and elder brother-in-law about the situation in Beijing in recent years.
When the national treasury is in deficit, it is not an easy job for the Ministry of Revenue.
As soon as Mu Qingshan came back, he resumed his post as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and also took over the post of the Minister of the Chancellery, which was bound to arouse the jealousy of many people in the court.
There is also Mu Kaiji, who just took the imperial examination this year, and the next one will be in three years.
Huo Zheng said, "If you are willing, you can work with me first and then take the imperial examination in three years."
Mu Kaiji did not agree immediately.
Mu Qingshan said, "If Ji'er follows the prince in his work, the emperor will definitely think that I am on his side, which is not appropriate."
Although Mu Qingshan is the father-in-law of Prince Chang'an, everyone would think that Mu Qingshan stands on the side of Prince Chang'an, but if Mu Kaiji follows Huo Zheng at this time, it will directly confirm this situation.
Mu Kaiji smiled and said, "I just returned to the capital and plan to travel around and have a look. I don't want to be restricted too early. I appreciate your kindness, Your Highness."
Huo Zheng also smiled. "Brother-in-law has been in the Northern Territory for so many years. He should relax and unwind after just returning to the capital. It's my fault for not being considerate enough."
Mu Qingshan and his son did not want to be tied to the same boat with Prince Chang'an so quickly, and Huo Zheng also expressed his understanding.
After all, Mu Qingshan had been a lone minister in the past and did not stand on the side of any prince.
If you stand on his side just because your daughter married the Prince of Chang'an, the emperor will definitely not be happy.
The family finished their meal in harmony and sat in the yard to enjoy the moon and chat.
Mu Qingshan said: "The mansion and property have been returned, and we can move back tomorrow."
Huo Zheng said, "The Mu Mansion has been vacant for many years and has fallen into disrepair. It needs to be repaired and cleaned before it can be lived in. I have already transferred the house to Chunzhi's name. My father-in-law, mother-in-law, and eldest uncle can rest assured and live here. There is no need to rush to move back to the Mu Mansion."
Long before the Mu family returned to Beijing, Huo Zheng had already considered this situation, so he transferred the house to Chunzhi's name early on.
He didn't have to use the Mu family father and son for his own purposes, as long as they could benefit the people.
Chunzhi said, "Dad and Mom have already moved in, so don't rush to move out. It won't be too late to move back after we find someone to repair the Mu Mansion and clean it up."
Madam Mu said, "Listen to Zhi'er."
Mu Qingshan and Mu Kaiji said no more.
As it grew darker, Chunzhi and Huo Zheng stood up and said goodbye.
"Zhi'er..." Mrs. Mu had been separated from her daughter for so many years. Now that she finally saw her, she naturally hoped that her daughter could stay and live with them.
Chunzhi said: "I also can't bear to leave my mother, but the child is young and can't leave me at night..."
Upon hearing this, Madam Mu hurriedly said, "The child is more important. You should go back quickly. We will be in the capital in the future anyway, so there will be plenty of opportunities to meet and spend time together."
Chunzhi said: "Yes, there is still a long way to go."
Mu Kaiji sent Huo Zheng and Chunzhi to the door, and it was already completely dark.
Chunzhi turned around and said, "Just send it here. Brother, go back and rest early."
Mu Kaiji responded "Okay" and stood in front of the door watching Huo Zheng help Chunzhi get into the carriage.
The two got into the carriage, and the coachman drove the carriage back to the Song residence.
On the way back.
Chunzhi held Huo Zheng's hand and squeezed his palm. "Daddy is a solitary man. He doesn't want the Mu family to be dependent on you. Do you think he is ungrateful?..."
Huo Zheng stared at her and said in a low voice, "No."
He said, "It was a good thing that my father-in-law has remained solitary and upright. I would find it a pity if his character were to become dulled in the North."
"Huo Zheng..." Chunzhi called him softly.
"Chunzhi." Huo Zheng held her in his arms and asked softly, "Are you happy to see your parents and brothers?"
Chunzhi leaned in his arms and said, "Of course I'm happy."
Huo Zheng raised his lips slightly, "If you are happy, I am happy."
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