The next day, at dawn, Zhao Hao and his party were about to set off.
Compared to the day when Zhao Hao returned to Kunshan, when officials and gentry from all over Jiangsu and Songjiang came to greet him, today's farewell scene was much more deserted.
Apart from his father and uncle, only Jiang Xueying and Wu Chengen came to see him off.
It’s not that the officials and gentry don’t want to see him off, but the eldest princess and her family are also traveling with him today, and Master Zhao is really too ostentatious.
It’s not that he was worried that his godmother would have any opinions after seeing this, but Zhao Hao was afraid that they would see his godmother and make some comments.
So after the meeting that day, it was agreed that no one could come to see us off today.
Damn, he's really obedient...
Mr. Zhao's mean nature has struck again.
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Mr. Zhao's face turned pale. He held his slightly hunched back and gave his son many instructions. He told him to drink more water and less alcohol when he was out. He told him to act more like a grandson and less like Boyi...
It is said that a mother worries about her son even when he is away from home. Isn't it the same for fathers?
Mr. Zhao had no choice but to nod his head repeatedly, and then he took the opportunity to tell Zhao Shouzheng to take care of his health and take more Liuwei Dihuang Pills. He should listen to the two gentlemen and not make trouble out of nothing. Remember that peace and tranquility is the best state. ⑦⑧Chinese network updates the fastestωωω.七8zω.cδм
"But I can't just do nothing, can I?" Mr. Zhao thought to himself, my job as a county magistrate is too unchallenging.
"When you have time to do something in the future, listen more, ask more, and learn more." Zhao Hao whispered, "Is it so easy for you to be a county magistrate?"
"Isn't it hard to be a boss?" Mr. Zhao blinked. His appearance made Mr. Zhao roll his eyes.
Fortunately, at this time, Li Chengen came over to say goodbye.
The young master's eyes were as red as a pair of peaches, and he looked at him reluctantly and said, "I really can't bear to leave you, old senior."
"Then stay here." Zhao Shouzheng said with a smile: "My son has gone with your mother, so you can stay with me."
"Hey, what a good idea!" Li Chengen's eyes lit up, and he glanced at his sister, but then he said disappointedly: "No, I have to go back to look after the house."
"Then I'll wait until the next New Year." Zhao Shouzheng thought to himself, it doesn't have to come every year.
"No need to wait until the New Year, sea transportation is available, it will come in ten days!" The eldest princess was radiant and more beautiful than a flower, looking like a young wife in her twenties. She was now full of expectations for sea transportation.
"You won't have to go through so much trouble then. You can just take a boat over here."
"Oh my god..." Master Zhao's legs went weak and he almost fell into the Lou River.
"What? Are you not welcome?" Ning An glanced at Mr. Zhao with charming eyes.
"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome!" Zhao Shouzheng laughed dryly and said, "Come often in the future, cousin."
"See you later, cousin." Ning An bowed to him, and then, with the help of Lady Liu, she boarded the boat gracefully.
"Old senior, I will miss you." Li Chengen hugged Mr. Zhao and then reluctantly parted with him. Fortunately, with Xiwa accompanying him, he was not lonely on the way.
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On the other side, Master Zhao was also saying goodbye to Xueying.
"Brother, how long will it take you to come back?" Jiang Xueying's eyes were red, and her fair hands were twisting the handkerchief. She thought she was very stable, but now she felt very panicked.
"It depends on whether it goes smoothly." Zhao Hao reached out and wrapped her cloak around him, smiling, "But you know, the court does things, and studies and discusses them. Two or three months is considered fast, and four or five months is normal."
He also planned to visit Jeju Island, Nagasaki, and Ryukyu Islands on his way back. It would be great if he could go back to Jiangnan to celebrate the New Year.
But it's just a plan for now, everything depends on how the real work is done. There's no need to tell Sister Xueying, it will only cause trouble.
"It's been so long..." Jiang Xueying felt that she couldn't bear it. "I'm afraid, I'm afraid..."
She wanted to say, "I'm afraid you've been completely seduced by that vixen." But when the words came to her lips, they changed to "One person can't hold on that long."
"How can it be just one person?" Mr. Zhao smiled and comforted her, "Aren't there still the board of directors and the strategic decision-making committee? If you are undecided about something, just discuss it with them. Especially Mr. Qingteng, with him around, what do you have to worry about?"
Zhao Hao actually wanted to bring Xu Wei to Beijing to serve as an advisor. But first of all, Xu Wei was still a prisoner, and he was also at odds with the Prime Minister. He was also a person who could not stay still. If those old acquaintances in Beijing saw him, wouldn't it be a waste of time?
Secondly, the Jiangnan nest was far from stable, it could only be said to have just been put together. Only by leaving Xu Wei behind to look after the house could he feel at ease wandering around outside.
"It's different..." Jiang Xueying burst into tears. Her weak and helpless look broke Master Zhao's heart.
Zhao Hao opened his arms, hugged her with a little force, and whispered something in her ear.
Jiang Xueying blushed and burst into laughter. She suppressed her embarrassment and hugged Zhao Hao.
Mainly because someone was.
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"Damn it, so ruthless..." The young lord almost fell off the boat when he saw this scene.
He was simply prostrating himself in admiration for Zhao Hao, as his sister was watching him on the deck.
"I'm not the kind of person who likes to stir up trouble. I wouldn't tolerate it if I were in your shoes." But he still had to sow discord.
"Humph, what's the big deal?" The young county lady crossed her arms and said indifferently, "This is just a little consolation for the loser."
As she spoke, she covered her mouth with the back of her hand and tried to suppress her happiness, "And I will take a boat to Beijing with Brother Zhao to spend the spring, summer, autumn and winter together. Who do you think should envy whom, and who should be jealous of whom?"
After saying that, she and Zhang Xiaojing walked forward and said goodbye to Jiang Xueying.
"Thank you Xueying for your hospitality over the past few months. I will definitely come to Beijing next time so that we can show our hospitality." Li Mingyue had a friendly smile on her face and her words and gestures were impeccable.
"I'll definitely do it next time." Jiang Xueying always felt that she was showing off her victory. The outcome is far from being decided, don't be too happy too soon!
"Welcome the county lady and Xiao Jing to visit Jiangnan again." She paused for a moment before saying the last two words, then smiled and said, "My brother and I will entertain you when the time comes."
"Okay, okay." Li Mingyue nodded happily, and after a farewell hug with Jiang Xueying, she smiled and waved, saying, "Goodbye, Xueying. I will take good care of Brother Zhao, so don't worry."
This is what Jiang Xueying was worried about, but she could only force a smile, wave goodbye and watch them get on the boat.
After the planks were removed, the sailors untied the three cables, and the civilians on the shore used wooden poles to push the Science away from the pier. The Science then slowly drifted downstream and soon disappeared from the sight of the people in Kunshan.
The Science went straight along the Lou River into the Liu River, crossed the Taicang Prefecture, and merged into the Yangtze River at noon.
The ship entered the Yangtze River and its speed increased dramatically, arriving at Chongming at dusk. They would rest there for the night, and then transfer to the Jiangnan Shipping's sand patrol ship the next morning and head for the ocean!
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