Chapter 122 Good Luck is Coming
Murong Xun was hit in the sore spot and slapped He Yan for the first time, then left angrily.
He Yan returned to her parents' home crying, and took her daughter Murong Wan with her.
Originally, she wanted to take her son Murong Ming with her, but Murong Ming was eager to spend a few days without his mother's supervision, and found various excuses not to leave the palace.
He Yan cried with regret.
She was the daughter of the Minister of the Central Secretariat, and she was very beautiful. Many people wanted to marry her.
Considering her father's position in the previous dynasty, she would have a good life in the palace.
With her competitive nature, maybe if she gave birth to a smart prince, he would have a chance to compete for the throne.
However, He Yan fell in love with the young Prince Gong Murong Xun at first sight, and felt that Murong Xun was gentle, elegant and noble.
At that time, Murong Xun had already married Pei Xuan. Everyone knew that Princess Pei Xuan of Prince Gong was confined to the palace by the emperor because of the Pei family case. Murong Xun was never accompanied by any female relatives when he entered or left the palace.
Everyone felt that Princess Gong would not be able to stay in the position for long and that someone else would definitely have to be replaced.
He Yan also thought so, so she begged her parents for a long time at home, wanting to marry into Prince Gong's mansion, even if it meant being a concubine.
It was not difficult for the He family to marry a wealthy and idle prince with no real power as a concubine.
He Tingfang and his wife couldn't persuade their daughter, so they went to the emperor to ask for his will.
The teenage He Yan was granted a marriage and was so happy that she couldn't sleep for several days. She fantasized about the loving and harmonious scene between herself and Murong Xun after marriage.
But she didn't expect that life after marrying into Prince Gong's mansion would be completely different from what she had expected.
Except for the few days when she heard the news of Pei Xuan's death, she has not had a few truly peaceful days in the past ten years.
The little bit of love I had back then was completely wiped out by repeated arguments and disappointments, leaving only resentment and regret.
Mrs. He embraced her daughter and comforted her:
"Yan'er, at the time, both your mother and your father disagreed with this matter...but now you're married, so many years have passed, and you have a child."
"If it were any other family, my parents would still be able to speak up for you, but you're marrying a prince anyway, so even if I wanted to, I have nowhere to turn."
"Now you should just hold on to your power as the head of the family and live a prosperous life. Don't even think about fighting for your place with the prince..."
Murong Wan was in the yard and could faintly hear the voices of her mother and grandmother.
She has always been more mature than her peers, and now at the age of eight, she knows more than before.
The dispute between father and mother seemed to be not just about the beauty in the Garden of Flowers.
She wanted to ask, but no one would tell her.
Murong Wan heard fragments of conversation coming from the main house:
"...If I had known this would happen, I would have entered the palace..."
"But you insisted..."
Murong Wan walked to the edge of the pool and looked at the small figure reflected in the water, with fair makeup and colorful clothes.
She doesn't look like her father at all, she looks like her mother.
She heard what was said inside the house and didn't feel sad at all.
Her father was good to her, but she had never felt fortunate to be his daughter.
If my mother had really entered the palace as a concubine back then, then I would have been a princess if I had been born to her.
The princess doesn't need to do anything. She is born to be the most noble woman, and is bowed to by all officials and people.
Murong Wan felt that she was more suitable to be a prince or princess than Ning An, Murong Di and others. She was smarter than them and could do better.
She also wants to be the most noble woman in the world.
A fish jumped to the surface of the water and spit out bubbles, disrupting the reflection on the surface of the pond.
Murong Wan came back to her senses and was shocked by her own thoughts.
It's simply outrageous.
The water on the pond rippled, reflected in Murong Wan's eyes, and it took a long time for the water to calm down.
…
The spring water is bluer than the sky, as green as a piece of flowing jade.
A big fish with its tail swung took the hook and sank a little with the fishing rod.
"It's hooked!" Gu, the governor holding the fishing rod, quickly reeled in the line.
Under the bright sunshine, Governor Gu, who was on leave today, was quite leisurely and sat by the river with his attendants to fish.
He was wearing a conical hat, cloth clothes, a wine-smoke naan hanging around his waist, and a fish basket at his feet.
It looks like an ordinary angler.
County Magistrate Song also came, also wearing cloth clothes, and sat next to Governor Gu.
But County Magistrate Song only caught two or three small shrimps and crabs, which were smaller than his little finger.
County Magistrate Song smiled awkwardly:
"Excuse me, Governor Gu, I'm not good at fishing."
County Magistrate Song seldom goes fishing. This is his first time fishing since coming to Lingnan.
Governor Gu laughed and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Song. Even fishing requires waiting for the right opportunity."
County Magistrate Song asked, "Inspector Gu, did you summon me here today to discuss something with me?"
Governor Gu slowly put the baited fishing line back into the water.
"Xiao Song, today is a day off. Don't call me Governor Gu all the time. You can call me Old Gu, Master Gu, or Old Man Gu."
County Magistrate Song lowered his voice and said, "Ahem, Master Gu, what instructions does this junior have?"
Governor Gu: "Nothing, I just wanted you to come out and relax. I see you've been too nervous lately."
County Magistrate Song was a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry to trouble Master Gu."
County Magistrate Song has indeed been very nervous recently.
Ever since he heard that the King of Yue was coming to inspect Lingnan, he has been paying full attention to the county's affairs.
All matters and procedures had to be checked three or four times. He also visited various villages under Baiyun County to see if the people had any urgent difficulties that needed to be solved, so as to help everyone get through the critical spring farming season smoothly.
In order to strengthen public security in Baiyun County, County Magistrate Song also dispatched additional patrol personnel daily and asked his subordinates to report to him on the public security situation on the streets every day.
Anyone who disturbs public order will be brought to the yamen for questioning immediately.
County Magistrate Song was extremely busy. In addition to sincerely wishing for the well-being of Baiyun County, his other purpose was to let the King of Yue see that there was also a place in Lingnan where people lived in harmony and happiness.
Although it was a day off today, if Governor Gu hadn't called him out, he would have continued to handle official business in the yamen.
Governor Gu shook his head. "Xiao Song, I've been through this before, and I know you have good intentions. But the road to officialdom is long, so there's no need to rush. A balanced approach is the key to long-term success."
County Magistrate Song also knew that he had been too impatient recently: "What Master Gu pointed out is that I have lost my composure recently."
Governor Gu: "It's not really a suggestion, just a casual chat."
County Magistrate Song then asked:
"Governor Gu, when will the King of Yue arrive? Last time he said he was coming soon, but now it's been a month and I still haven't seen the King of Yue."
"Alas," Governor Gu took a sip of the wine from his naan, "he said he would come, but suddenly there was no news."
County Magistrate Song's hand froze. "Could something have happened on the way?"
Governor Gu disagreed. "When the prince goes on an inspection tour, he must be protected by his personal guards or imperial guards. Nothing will happen. He's probably just going on a sightseeing trip."
County Magistrate Song: "What about the remaining 20%?"
Governor Gu glanced at Magistrate Song with a meaningful smile:
"The remaining 20% will be used for a private visit."
squeak--
Before County Magistrate Song had time to think about it, he felt the fishing rod in his hand suddenly sink and bend with a squeaking sound.
"Hang up the line!" Governor Gu reminded.
County Magistrate Song hurriedly swung the fishing rod up.
The two of them looked closely and found that it was actually a giant turtle.
The carapace is dark green with staggered patterns on it.
Governor Gu stroked his beard and smiled, "Xiao Song, you fished well. You've been having good luck lately."
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