After a while, seven or eight people came out of the hall. He Yun asked Niu Dayan, "Is what this gentleman said serious?"
"Of course, these stories have spread throughout Anzhou City. I heard that a merchant in Mingzhou asked the wife of the wealthy Anzhou master, Mr. Li, to help arrange for his daughter to marry Mr. He. Knowing that Mrs. Li had few children, he gave her a statue of Guanyin made of pure gold."
The He family members widened their eyes at the same time. How much silver would a pure gold Guanyin statue be worth?
Someone couldn't help but urge, "Chief, what are you waiting for? I'll go to Anzhou myself. I don't believe that Zhengchu won't come back with me."
"I'll go too. We're all his elders, and we've all gone to invite him personally. What else does he want?"
He Yun scolded, "Alright, let's all go back first. Let me think about this matter again."
Niu Dayan interrupted, "You want Lord He to come back? I'm afraid that's not possible. I heard that Lord He will accompany Master Kang to the capital to celebrate the New Year this year.
It seems to be about an official position. Lady Kang is the future Princess Ping and will definitely live in the capital. Lord He must also want to be transferred to the capital to serve as an official."
After arriving in the capital, he forgot about his relatives even more, and the clan members became even more anxious. "Clan leader, did you hear that? I don't care about that. I will go to Anzhou City early tomorrow morning."
He Yun knew that He Zhengchu had grievances against the He family. "What's the rush?"
Niu Dayan pretended to be casual and said: "The He clan leader personally went to invite Mr. He to return home, and Mr. He will definitely come back."
He Yun glanced at Niu Dayan and said with a smile, "Thank you for telling me, sir. May I ask your name?"
"I just happened to come across it, it's nothing." Niu Dayan put the bowl on the table and bowed, "I'm leaving now!"
He Yun nodded, and Chen sent Niu Dayan out.
He Yun looked at Niu Dayan's back thoughtfully. This person's appearance was too coincidental. But no matter what this person's purpose was, he had to invite He Zhengchu back and eliminate He Zhengchu's resentment towards the He clan. Only then could he help the He clan move to a higher level.
He said to the people behind him, "You guys pack up, tomorrow morning we'll go to Anzhou to call Zhengchu back."
He Zhengchu from Anzhou was accompanying Kang Yueran to deliver holiday gifts door to door. Kang Yueran was going to Beijing to celebrate the New Year, so this year's holiday gifts were delivered a few days earlier.
As soon as he got home today, Li Erbing came forward to report that the head of the He family had brought the He family members to see He Zhengchu.
He Zhengchu said he could handle it, so Kang Yueran returned to the inner courtyard.
In the evening, after making arrangements for the He family, He Zhengchu came to find Kang Yueran. "I promised them that I would go back for the New Year." He really didn't want to go, but he couldn't ignore his reputation.
"You didn't go back last year, so they must be worried. You finally became an official, so they must want to get some benefits from you."
"Back then, because my mother was beautiful, many gossipers talked about her behind her back... and many more... wanted to take advantage of her. My grandmother hated my mother because of this and tortured her to death." He Zhengchu's eyes became red as he spoke.
"I know you hate them. Now that you are an official, you can negotiate with the He clan leader and offer him some benefits so that he can deal with your stepmother."
"Oh! The clan leader has already brought it up with me, saying that the woman is disrespectful to her mother-in-law. When he returns, he will divorce her on my father's behalf. Seeing that I didn't say anything, he also suggested that my half-brother could be expelled from the clan.
I don't feel sorry for that woman and her son, I just feel heartbroken. My He family ancestors, although they didn't produce high-ranking officials, have always passed down the family tradition of farming and studying. The current He family members are really willing to do anything for profit.
Kang Yueran advised, "The He family has been poor for too long, so it's normal for them to want to turn things around. You've already made a name for yourself. When the political situation stabilizes in the future, you can slowly lead the He family back on the right path."
"I understand, sister. Then I won't go to the capital with you this year."
"I'll let Dacheng and Xiaocheng accompany you back to the village for the New Year. Although there may not be any danger, it's better to be more cautious."
He Zhengchu said anxiously: "No, let them accompany you to the capital. There are so many people in the village, I will not be in danger."
"It's okay, I'll just take Xiao Wuzi with me. It won't be so conspicuous if there are fewer people. I know what's going on, so don't worry."
Kang Yueran persuaded him for a long time before He Zhengchu nodded in agreement.
She handed He Zhengchu a banknote and told him to buy some things for the villagers. Since she had decided to go back, she made sure to put on a good show. She also told He Zhengchu to bring a crossbow with him, just in case.
The next day, Kang Yueran sent He Zhengchu and the He family away, packed up briefly, and then went to the capital with Xiao Wuzi on horseback the next day.
There were a lot of holiday gifts piled up in the Four Seasons Garden. After Nanny Wu and Mrs. Ye registered them, they discussed and prepared return gifts, and asked Wang Yu and Kang Yuanfeng to give them to each person one by one.
Ye complained to Nanny Wu, "This Yueran said she would come back for the New Year, but she still hasn't come even at the end of the year. Luckily, your steward Wang is capable. With him around, Yuanfeng and I aren't left in the dark."
Although the Kang family was not as prestigious as the Wang Mansion, Kang Yueran's family were all good-tempered. Wang Yu and Nanny Wu lived very comfortably in Four Seasons Garden. "Madam, you are too kind. It is a blessing for our family to be able to serve you, the young lady and the young master."
Ever since Ye came to the capital, it was Nanny Wu who talked to her and taught her the rules of the capital. She smiled and said, "You are all good!"
As she was speaking, Qiao Ling ran over with a happy face, "Madam, the eldest girl is back!"
Ye stood up and walked out, "Finally I'm here!"
Kang Yueran saw Ye coming out and said with a smile, "It's cold outside, why did you come out, mother?"
"What are you talking about? Why are you back so late?"
"I have to deal with Anzhou's affairs before I can come. By the way, Brother Yuanchen is getting married on the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month."
Ye was extremely surprised. "Getting married? Whose girl is it? Do I know her?"
"You don't know her. That girl's surname is Fan. She's the younger sister of Han Xiu, the former military official in Anzhou. She's very pretty."
Huang's daughter-in-law is chosen based on her character and skills. "Back then, your aunt Huang and I introduced so many girls to Yuan Chen, but he just wouldn't agree. It turns out he wanted to find someone good-looking."
After saying this, she felt very regretful again, "It's a pity that I was not in Anzhou and missed it!"
Kang Yueran held Ye's arm and walked towards the inner courtyard, "We'll see each other someday. Where's Yuanfeng Yuanhao?"
"Yuanfeng and Steward Wang have been busy delivering festival gifts to various families these days, and Yuanhao also went with them today."
"Are there many people sending holiday gifts to our house? Have you screened them?"
Ye nodded. "Prince Ping has reviewed it all and approved it, so Steward Wang brought Yuanfeng to return the gift. Steward Wang brought quite a few people with him, so don't worry."
Kang Yueran said to Aunt Wu, "Have someone prepare some water for me. I'll go wash up first."
Ye didn't want to miss the time to spend with her daughter, so she went into the bathroom carrying a dress she had made herself.
She took the towel from the maid and wiped Kang Yueran's back, then talked about the betrothal gift sent by Chai Shijing.
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