If Wang Wu and Wang Ying had not come to Yuzhou, their relationship with Wang Zheng would have almost ended there.

According to Tang law, only Wang Xian was considered Wang Zheng's direct relative.

Over the years, as Wang Zheng's reputation grew, his family's life became better and better. Wang Zheng didn't need anything, so Li Zhi would reward Wang Zhong every year to show his appreciation.

Of course, most of it was money and property. As for official positions, Li Zhi had become richer in recent years and had instead paid more attention to them. After ten years, Wang Zhong was only a sixth-rank military official.

However, this grade is enough for the Wang family, a small family, and Wang Zhong is quite satisfied.

After the construction of the Grand Steward's Mansion was completed, the Wang family did not move in, but continued to live in the original village. According to the old man, there are high-ranking officials in Chang'an City. What if we move in and offend someone? Living in the village, we are so comfortable.

However, today, the Wang family was in the house of the chief steward. After knowing that Wang Zheng had entered the house, the old man wanted to come out to greet him, but was stopped by Wang Xian. They were all elders, so what was the point of welcoming a junior? Even if Wang Xian wanted to see Wang Zheng and Wang Ping'an, he couldn't let his parents and eldest brother come out to greet Wang Zheng, otherwise, it would break the rules. Wang Zhong suggested that he come out to greet them, and Wang Xian didn't refuse.

Over the years, Wang Zheng has always made great contributions to the Ye Ting Bureau. After Wang Zhen returned, the Ye Ting Bureau became even more prosperous.

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"That's good."

Seeing that her mother was reserved in front of Wang Xian, Xiao Yuehua immediately became close to her grandfather, calling him "Grandpa" affectionately. Ping'an was already at the age of being reserved, and instead felt a little restrained.

"You have never attended a court meeting. Do you know anything about etiquette?"

Wang Zhong smiled and said, "It's nothing, actually. It's rare for a person to live to seventy. They were both nearly eighty, and they lived comfortably over the years. They passed away peacefully, which is good. We followed the rules and held a happy funeral."

Wang Zheng nodded and said with a smile: "Don't be so reserved, brother. Although we haven't seen each other for ten years, blood is thicker than water after all. Just relax like before."

Wang Xian shook his head and said with a smile, "It's long gone. I would go there from time to time, but you are so busy. Money is no longer meaningful to our family. There is no point in running the business. You should return the job to the Ye Ting Bureau. It would be good to provide housing for two more elderly people."

Then Wang Zheng put Xiao Yuehua down again and said, "This is your uncle. Bow to him and say hello."

"It's fine, so let's just leave it at that. Compared to a little empty ceremony, Your Majesty needs stability more. In fact, it is the best choice for me to stay in the Grand Steward's Mansion. The reason why Your Majesty invited me to court is actually more of a formality."

Wang Zheng smiled and shook his head. "It's okay. I have nothing to do. Since His Majesty has brought it up, let's go and take a look."

It wasn't like this before. We were very cautious in everything we did, fearing that we might make a mistake and bring disaster upon ourselves. Once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. It's no joke."

Wang Xian smiled and said, "In fact, the whole palace has had an easier time these years. You have earned so much money for His Majesty, the palace expenses have increased every year, and the salaries of the palace servants have increased three times a year.

"Isn't this bad?"

Luo Xiaomei squatted down and bowed, "Brother, how are you?"

Wang Zheng nodded and said, "Let's go in and meet father and the others."

Wang Zhong rubbed his hands helplessly, "Okay, okay, this is Ping An and Yue Hua, right? Look at what they've done. It's been so long since we've met, and I don't have anything to give you as a gift."

There were rewards from time to time, and His Majesty was in a good mood, so he didn't care so much about many things. Palace servants were not punished for minor mistakes, so life naturally became much better.

Wang Zhong was silent for a moment, then said, "My parents and second uncle are all here. My old grandfather passed away at the beginning of the year. I heard that you would go to war with Tubo this year. My family was afraid that the news would get to you at a critical moment and cause you trouble, so they didn't notify you."

When Wang Zheng walked out of the fourth courtyard, he saw Wang Zhong standing opposite him with a simple smile on his face. When Wang Zheng approached, Wang Zhong rubbed his hands and smiled with a somewhat unnatural expression: "Hey, my second brother is back."

Wang Zheng nodded silently.

"Is my father still running a vermicelli shop?"

Ping An and Xiao Yue Hua both bowed and greeted him, "How are you, uncle?"

"Not everyone is rich. After all, there are so many people in the Ye Ting Bureau, and there are always things that cannot be taken care of. But generally speaking, the lives of these people in the Ye Ting Bureau are relatively good."

Wang Zheng smiled, patted Wang Zhong's arm and said, "Let's go in and talk. Is everyone here?"

Wang Zheng raised his eyebrows and asked, "The Ye Ting Bureau is not short of that little money now, right?"

After some greetings and a meal, Wang Zhong left with his parents, wife and children. Wang Zheng did not try to keep them. They all felt uncomfortable here and would feel better if they were separated by some distance.

There are two types of court meetings: grand court meetings and regular court meetings. Grand court meetings are usually held during major festivals to commend ministers, hold sacrifices, etc., which are similar to today's celebrations.

Wang Zheng raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Forget about the etiquette. If it's too complicated, then it's better not to go."

The regular court was actually the one that handled state affairs. During the time of Li Shimin, it was usually held every other day, but after Li Zhi ascended the throne, it was changed to a court meeting every day. In recent years, the world has been peaceful and Li Zhi's wallet has become fatter, so he changed it to a court meeting every two days.

The palace gates would be opened for court meeting at the beginning of Mao hour, which was around five in the morning. In ancient times, dressing and washing were rather cumbersome, plus breakfast time, so ministers who lived a little far away had to get up at the beginning of Yin hour.

It is around three o'clock in the morning. This time sounds very uncomfortable, but it is actually just like that. After all, there was no entertainment at night in ancient times. If you went to bed after dark, you would have slept for seven or eight hours by three o'clock in the morning. Many older people could not fall asleep at all.

Wang Zheng didn't get up that early. When he had breakfast and brought Li Si and Niu Lao San to the gate of Ye Ting Bureau, it was already the beginning of the morning.

Looking at the old eunuch at the door, Wang Zheng couldn't help but smile, bowed and said, "Long time no see."