Chapter 1054: Mr. Zheng’s meager hope
"That's fine too. Let them be disappointed for now." Zou Shuqin continued slowly, "It would be more interesting if this matter was delayed until Xia Siya's dowry was ready and she was just waiting to get married, but she found out that I had gotten her man first...."
After Zou Shuqin finished speaking, there was a strange look of excitement on her face.
When Mo Ju saw Zou Shuqin's expression, she shuddered subconsciously.
However, he still tried hard to force out an admiring expression and said flatteringly: "Miss, you are right. Xia Siya is not even as good as your fingers. She is not worthy of the Third Young Master at all. Only Miss is a good match for the Third Young Master."
Zou Shuqin hummed with satisfaction.
"Of course!"
After saying this, she touched her belly with both hands, and murmured to herself in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, son, I will definitely make you the legitimate son of the Bai family and inherit the entire Bai family business in the future..."
Mo Ju forced himself to suppress the fear in his eyes.
In fact, she felt in her heart that such a gentle lady was more like a lunatic.
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"Hahaha... Lao Wu is really awesome!"
The magistrate of Zheng County, now known as Mr. Zheng Tongzhi, was so happy that the flesh on his face was squeezed together.
He said this while laughing.
"I've seen it long ago. That kid is definitely not an ordinary person! Isn't he? He's the champion!"
County Magistrate Zheng had a smug expression on his face, as if Su Laowu was his son.
Mrs. Zheng was sitting nearby, also looking very happy.
Their family has a close relationship with the Su family, so naturally they hope that the Su family will get better and better.
"I'll have to prepare a generous gift someday and go to the Princess's mansion to offer my congratulations." Madam Zheng said with a smile, "When I was in Fengqi County, I often went to her house to celebrate and enjoy banquets. But in the past few years since I came to the capital, I haven't been able to enjoy their banquets anymore. I always feel like something is missing..."
"That's right! They have so many happy events, one after another." County Magistrate Zheng said with feeling: "Their banquet may not be as exquisite as those in big restaurants, but it is lively. Just that atmosphere makes you feel comfortable while eating..."
As County Magistrate Zheng spoke, he recalled the large iron pot in the Su family's courtyard, where the pork and vermicelli stew simmered with great gusto...
And the yard is filled with simple yet sincere laughter.
Whether it was the laughter of adults or the laughter of children, accompanied by the fragrance that filled the yard, it would occasionally enter Lord Zheng's dreams.
Following Lord Zheng's words, Mrs. Zheng also recalled the past days and couldn't help showing a nostalgic expression.
"To be honest, I lived the most comfortable life during those years in Fengqi County," said Lord Zheng with some emotion.
Although he was only a seventh-rank county magistrate at that time, his life was simple.
You don’t have to spend all day trying to figure out what this boss is thinking or what that boss is trying to mean.
I was trembling with fear all day, afraid of making a mistake or offending someone.
Mrs. Zheng was deeply touched after hearing what County Magistrate Zheng said.
"That's true," Madam Zheng agreed. "Back then, the master was the chief official of the county, and no major crimes had occurred in Fengqi County. We didn't have all the troubles we have now..."
It is said that Mrs. Zheng disliked Fengqi County very much because it was a small county town, and she wished she could return to the prosperous capital city immediately.
However, after returning, he found that there were aristocratic families and important officials of the court everywhere.
Her man's official position is really not worth mentioning in the capital city full of powerful people.
When she went out to visit friends, she went from being the one being sought after to being the one to cautiously praise others.
It's really not like the free and unrestrained days when I was in Fengqi County.
"It would be great if the Su family could move to the capital and live there permanently." Lord Zheng pondered and said, "Fuya is very lucky. With Fuya in the capital, I always feel confident..."
Besides, my son’s feelings for Fu Ya can only be realized if Fu Ya is in Beijing, right?
Otherwise, if Fu Ya returned to Daliushu Village, how could her son get the upper hand?
Although, Lord Zheng didn't have much hope that his son would marry Tang Bao.
Because he also felt that his son was not worthy of her.
But after all, he is his own son, right?
The son had this idea in mind, but he has never had any bad luck over the years, which gives Lord Zheng a little hope.
"Dad! Mom! Something big has happened!" Zheng Yuanzheng ran in shouting.
"You're so flustered! How can you be so flustered? Didn't I tell you to stay calm no matter what happens? Stay calm!" Lord Zheng scolded. "How can you expect Uncle Su and Aunt Su to look at you differently when you're so impulsive?"
If I don't look at you differently, aren't I guarding against you like I'm a wolf?
Lord Zheng understood it very well.
Old man Su and his wife were on guard against people around Tang Bao, fearing that someone would kidnap their little girl.
Lord Zheng expressed his understanding of this.
Who made the entire Daliushu Village, and even the entire Fengwei Town, want to marry into the Su family?
Zheng Yuanzheng was scolded by his father. He touched his head and responded casually.
Then, he hurriedly said, "Dad, Mom, you may not know yet, but Sister Fu Ya has taken people to that century-old family to smash the plaque!"
"Oh, they've already gone." Lord Zheng said without surprise, "The Su family has always been quick to act. This isn't surprising. Who made that century-old family so desperate that they had to make a bet with Fu Ya? It's doubtful they can keep their plaque!"
Lord Zheng was completely surprised by this result.
However, when he thought of the bet between Tang Bao and Su Yurui, County Magistrate Zheng also became excited.
There was no other way, so he secretly ordered his butler to go to the gambling house to place a bet.
Of course, I bet on Tangbao to win!
After Lord Zheng finished speaking, he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
It is thanks to Fu Ya that I can drink such good tea.
It is said that it was a gift from the palace to Fu Ya...
County Magistrate Zheng felt so happy as he drank the tea that Tang Bao gave him.
Look, once Fu Ya arrived in the capital, she not only had good tea to drink, but also earned a fortune...
Sure enough, Fuya is his little lucky star!
The more County Magistrate Zheng thought about it, the happier he became. He couldn't help but pick up the teacup and take another sip.
"But, Dad, you don't know. Sister Fu Ya brought people to smash the plaque, and found out that Uncle Su is a direct descendant of the Su family, a century-old family, and Sister Fu Ya is the legitimate daughter of the Su family, a century-old family that they have been longing for for several lifetimes!"
"puff!"
The tea in Lord Zheng's mouth sprayed out directly.
Zheng Yuanzheng quickly took a step back, but his clothes were still stained with tea.
"What did you say?" Lord Zheng asked in shock, "Whose legitimate daughter is Fu Ya?"
Madam Zheng's face was filled with disbelief as she anxiously asked, "Zheng'er, is this true? Is Fu Ya really the bloodline of the Su family?"
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