Chapter 40 Happy Event
Xiao Jing opened his eyes wide, "Brother Rong is really my soulmate. To be honest with you, I came to Xiaosheng Farm this time because my second brother asked me to secretly investigate who was buying and selling my private farmland. If Brother Rong was not a local, I would not tell you that the man was very generous and bought half of my farmland in just half a month."
"Originally it wasn't a big deal, my family made money, but the problem was that the people who bought it didn't rent it to farmers. Instead, they hired hundreds of farmers, saying they wanted to improve breeding."
"My second brother thought it was strange. He was afraid that a minister in the court wanted to join a certain prince and was causing trouble here."
Chu Sishui couldn't have imagined that the young man would talk about such an important matter so casually.
"I am going to investigate openly and secretly. Before coming here, I read several books about honest officials who solved cases. According to my observations in the past few days, not many people have joined the prince. It turns out that the former prefect wanted to make some political achievements and secretly paid for a new variety of rice to pave the way for entering the cabinet in the future."
"Speaking of this, Brother Rong, you have to keep it a secret for me. I will be returning to Jiangzuo in a few days to report, so this trip is not a waste."
Chu Sishui immediately responded, "We are outsiders and do not participate in court disputes. I heard you say that you will be back in a few days. Is there anything going on with your Xiao family?"
Xiao Jing nodded and said, "I don't know what exactly happened, but I heard that something happened to my eldest brother, so I have to go back first. Today is also a farewell to Brother Rong, and this music score is a token of our acquaintance. It's rare to have a bosom friend in life, so don't refuse, Brother Rong."
After saying this, he told his servants to drive away without caring about the other's reactions.
Chu Sishui was a little confused at this moment, "Did he just say that Xiao Yuan was in trouble?"
Rong Zhuo calculated the time, "I think Yinren has found some evidence. Otherwise, the Xiao family wouldn't have sent out a simple person like Xiao Jing."
Chu Sishui, "But who is involved that would cause the Xiao family to lose their composure and not be able to take care of the Xiaosheng Farm." She thought about it, and her eyes suddenly lit up, "I know, it's about the Second Prince."
Although Rong Zhuo did not explain it directly, Chu Sishui knew that he had guessed correctly. The cousin of the Second Prince's Consort Wen Renyuan was from the Xiao family of Jiangzuo. The Second Prince is currently checking the arrears of the national treasury. If someone finds out that the Second Prince's wife's mother's family bribed officials in charge of the imperial examination, the Second Prince will definitely be implicated.
"So, the Xiao family was so anxious to call Xiao Jing to investigate. After finding out that Xiaosheng Farm was fine, they immediately tried to cover up the fact that Xiao Yuan took over the imperial examination."
After Chu Sishui figured it out, she looked at Rong Zhuo and asked, "What do you plan to do, my husband?"
Rong Zhuo, "Handle it impartially. If the evidence is conclusive, hand it over to Your Majesty."
Chu Sishui said, "My husband really doesn't have that intention. This is a good opportunity to overthrow the Second Prince."
Rong Zhuo said, "It's not true to say there is none, but compared to that position, investigating unjust cases and clearing the way for the imperial examinations are more important."
Chu Sishui sighed, "My husband is really a good official who cares about the people."
Rong Zhuo, "There is no need to be so flattering. When I was young, I never lowered my head to see the lives of ordinary people. Now that I am disabled, I have time to really think about what ordinary people need, which can be considered a gain."
Chu Sishui smiled and said, "Then my husband should do what he wants. As for the position, it depends on what he thinks."
Rong Zhuo, "What did you want to say when you mentioned Fourth Brother just now?"
Chu Sishui knew that he wanted to change the subject, so she followed suit and said, "If we don't go back for our fourth brother's wedding, what gift should we give him?"
Rong Zhuo, "The flying sword has already delivered the corals to the seabed, so there is no need to worry."
Chu Sishui nodded, "Speaking of weddings, Wang Jian and Wang Qingqing will be getting married in two days. As a matchmaker, Wang Jian sent the invitation two days ago."
Rong Zhuo said, "I have never seen how ordinary people hold weddings."
Chu Sishui said, "Then let's go and have a look quietly. I have already chosen the gift, which is a jade swallow hairpin. It means swallows build new nests in harmony and beauty."
Rong Zhuo said, "You decide."
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Wangjia Village hadn't held a wedding for many years. This time, the two families were getting married and lived at the main street and the end of the street. On the day of the wedding, everyone got up early. A group of naughty children ran to the bride's house, then to the groom's house, going back and forth several times, their faces were even redder than the bride's wedding dress.
Chu Sishui pushed Rong Zhuo to sit in front of the courtyard. She looked at the wedding procession with music and drums and thought of her own wedding day. "My husband, did you ride a horse on the wedding day as well? Didn't you fall?"
Chu Sishui shouldn't have asked. She was preoccupied with other things on her wedding day and didn't pay attention to anything.
Rong Zhuo, "I am riding my own horse. It understands human nature and will keep me safe."
Chu Sishui heard Rong Zhuo's image become taller. It turned out that he was the one who rode a white horse to welcome her on that day. "My husband knows so much. I can't even ride a horse."
Rong Zhuo saw through her thoughts and said, "I'll teach you sometime."
Chu Sishui said, "How about tomorrow? There are many corners near the lake recently, and there are many lotus flowers on them. I want to ride a horse around the lake."
Rong Zhuo said, "That's fine. I'll ask Fei Jian to prepare the saddle and two sets of light casual clothes."
Chu Sishui said, "Husband, why are you so kind? I thought you would refuse. After all, what if it falls? That would embarrass Your Highness. If someone reports this to His Majesty, I will probably be punished."
Rong Zhuo smiled, "Don't worry, no one here will report this. They are all from the countryside, at most they will laugh when they see me fall, and they will forget about it tomorrow. Besides, my legs are not completely powerless now. I have been taking a medicinal bath recently, and I can feel the warmth inside my body."
Chu Sishui tapped his knee after hearing this, but there was still no knee-jerk reflex. "I think the drug has penetrated into the body. My husband has not randomly increased his training time in the past few days, which is worthy of praise."
After taking a few more pills, his leg will slowly be able to feel the pain, and he will probably be very happy then.
Xijiao also came over with music and drums. The bride got on the sedan chair with the support of everyone. The matchmaker said blessings all the way and the crowd followed the sedan chair.
Chu Sishui arranged Rong Zhuo to sit in the back seat, which was close to the door and convenient for entering and exiting. Wang Jian was also in high spirits today. He had become much darker after working for more than half a month.
"Husband, are you really not going to tell this to the higher-ups?"
Rong Zhuo shook his head. "It will be almost autumn when this batch of seedlings are grown. It will take several more months for them to go to Jiangdong for transplanting. They are the ones who put in the effort, so the achievements should also be theirs."
Chu Sishui's eyes were filled with a sense of loss. "There are often good horses, but Bole is not often used. If my husband doesn't appreciate them, they won't have the opportunity to display their talents. I always thought that ability is very important before, but now I think Bole is very important. Forget about Wang Jian and Deputy Wang. They do have some real talents and do things by themselves. But the former prefect is taking advantage of my husband."
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