Chapter 719: Not a High Enough Official

Jiang Fubao smiled secretly at Pan Erya.

She had barely said a few words when Sunjia Village started to stir.

Sun Pingmei's biological mother He Xinghua looked at Jiang Fubao with pleading eyes.

"Fubao, please be flexible. We still need to plant some medicinal herbs after the autumn harvest. Can you give the medicinal herbs to our village instead of Zhoujia Village? We are a family! How can you be accommodating to outsiders? They won't remember your kindness."

"Well, I want to, too, but it's impossible. I handed over the medicinal seeds to Zhoujia Village several months ago. If it really doesn't work, you can go and get them back and then plant them. Is that okay?" This was what Jiang Fubao had discussed in advance with the village chief of Zhoujia Village.

Sunjia Village doesn't have the courage to ask for it.

If they dare to go, they will be beaten up.

There are many more people in Zhoujia Village than in Sunjia Village, and the villagers are more united, which is incomparable to a village like Sunjia Village where there is infighting.

"This, this... How can we get it? If we go, won't there be a fight? Fubao, do you really have no medicine seeds? If not, can you go buy some from somewhere else?

You've worked hard, just think of it as helping us, okay? Your second aunt is so good to you, just think of it as repaying your second aunt." As soon as He Xinghua said this, she took Sun Pingmei out for a walk, fearing that Jiang Fubao would forget about it.

This made Jiang Fubao in a bad mood.

She was too lazy to talk nonsense to the people in Sunjia Village anymore.

"It's gone, really gone. Wait a little longer. I'll give you the seeds of medicine when I have them. Okay, I have something else to do. Don't block my way." Jiang Fubao coughed lightly, and Pan Erya lowered the curtain of the carriage.

The villagers of Sunjia Village were forced to make way.

They dared not offend Jiang Fubao, let alone cause trouble.

If they caused any trouble, the police would definitely arrest them all.

The carriage drove for a distance before Shen Hechi asked outside, "Fubao, what are these medicines they are talking about? Do you need any? I'll get you some. Which medicines do you want?"

Shen Hechi didn't know Jiang Fubao's true thoughts and thought she was really short of medicine.

"No, I don't want to give them the seeds. It's just an excuse." Jiang Fubao refused directly. Only then did Shen Hechi realize that he had guessed wrong.

"Okay, if you need anything, just tell me." That was all he could say to make up for it.

"Okay." Jiang Fubao responded and stopped talking.

Shen Hechi narrowed his eyes, seemingly looking at the road ahead, but in fact he was holding his breath.

He liked Jiang Fubao and his heart belonged to her since the second time they met. At that time, he didn't know that this was love until he went to Jiangnan. He often dreamed of Jiang Fubao and wished he didn't want to take part in the imperial examination and return to Lianshan Town to be with her every day.

But he knew that this couldn't happen.

Fubao is surrounded by powerful people. Her godfather is now the prefect and her godbrother is the county magistrate.

If he didn't have some ability, there would be no way he could be with Fubao.

But he was already a Jinshi, why did Fubao become increasingly cold towards him? Was it because his position was not high enough?

Shen Hechi bit his lower lip and suddenly said, "Fubao, I plan to return to the imperial city early."

"Ah? So fast? Then when are you leaving?" Jiang Fubao was a little surprised.

She simply opened the curtain and asked.

"September 26th." Shen Hechi turned his head and said.

The two looked at each other, and Jiang Fubao quickly looked away: "There's no need to wait until after my birthday."

"Yes, grandma said that your birthday will also be your coming-of-age ceremony, so I will definitely go." Shen Hechi said firmly, and Jiang Fubao said no more.

She lowered the curtain and sat back down.

They were silent all the way. When they arrived at Lianshan Town, Shen Hechi stopped pestering her.

Jiang Fubao breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Hechi returned home late, locked himself in the study, and began to plan his way to promotion.

Soon, September came, and invitations were sent to all parts of the city at the beginning of the month.

The Jiang residence started to be decorated a few days in advance.

If a birthday coincides with a coming-of-age ceremony, it must be celebrated in a grand manner.

Jiang Fubao's new clothes and jewelry were all ready, waiting to be worn on the 25th.

For this purpose, Xue Huan, who served her, specially learned several new styles of buns, but she didn't know that on the day of her coming-of-age ceremony, it was Zhang Yanzi who combed Jiang Fubao's hair personally.

Everyone is preparing for this day.

Jiang Tongtu, who had never been able to save money, did not spend a penny for two months, and then used all the money he had saved to buy gifts for Jiang Fubao.

The same is true for Jiang Huanyu.

"Master, in order to ask someone to buy the shop in the imperial city, you sold all your land and houses at a low price. This is really a loss, alas."

In the Shen family's study, Shen Hechi's personal servant sighed when he saw the paper contract on the table.

"What do you know? No matter how much money I have, I can't compare to her. As long as she can look at me for a second, it doesn't matter if I spend all my money."

Shen Hechi held the paper contract in his hands, but his eyes penetrated the paper as he stared blankly.

At the same time, the same scene was taking place in the county government office in Lianshan Town.

"Master, I have completed all the tasks you asked me to do. There are 16 shops in total, both in the north and south. They are all where Miss Fubao is going to open a clinic. It is all thanks to Miss Ruyi. Otherwise, this gift from you would not have touched Miss Fubao's heart. These paper deeds are all in the box.

Young Master, do you want to keep it or should I?" Lingshan came in holding a box and said to Meng Bujiu.

As early as several months ago, he had bribed Jiang Ruyi and learned about Jiang Fubao's plan and location to open a clinic.

Then the young master gave him all his money and asked him to buy shops in these places and wait to give them to Miss Fubao on her birthday.

Lingshan was brought into Jiang Fubao's perspective, and he was moved to tears.

"You take care of it. Bring it to me on the 25th. I have to solve these two cases quickly. I have two days to spare."

Meng Bujiu just took a look and continued to work. He trusted Lingshan.

"Okay, young master." Lingshan left again with the box in his arms.

Soon, the 25th arrived.

Before daybreak, the servants began to work.

As soon as you enter the courtyard, you will see countless tables and chairs waiting for the guests to take their seats. Red cloth and red lanterns are hung everywhere, just like a wedding.

It was just a coming-of-age ceremony, but it was more lively than some people’s weddings.

Jiang Fubao also got up early and dressed up.

As the sun rose, the golden morning light penetrated the window frames on the second floor and sprinkled on Jiang Fubao. She felt it was a little dazzling and moved her body to the right.

"You can't comb your hair." Just as Xue Huan was about to comb her hair, Zhang Jinlan came in and stopped her.

Xue Huan then realized that at the coming-of-age ceremony, a young lady's hair could only be combed by her mother.

Xue Huan was extremely disappointed.

"It's okay. From now on, I'll leave my head to you." Jiang Fubao saw that Xue Huan was pouting and coaxed her with just one sentence.