After learning the news of the reward, Xiao Lingling spent the next three days in excitement and anticipation.
Every time there is some movement outside, I get very nervous and want to run out.
Gradually, everyone noticed that something was wrong with her.
However, no matter how everyone asked, Xiao Lingling refused to say anything, which made everyone curious but helpless.
Until the evening of the third day, Xiao Lingling was drowsy on the recliner when suddenly a burst of hurried footsteps was heard outside.
"Aunt Zhao! Aunt Zhao! Is Aunt Zhao home? Hurry, hurry, set up the incense table! We have a distinguished guest!"
Zhao was watching Xiao Lingling mending shoe soles. When she heard the shouting at the door, she almost pricked her hand.
The one who rushed in was Aunt Cui’s youngest son Liu Qiang, who was out of breath because he ran too fast.
"Liu Qiang, please tell me slowly, what's going on?"
Liu Qiang leaned against the wall to relax, then said happily, "Aunt, a group of people just came to our village, led by the county magistrate. They said they were nobles from the capital, and they came to your house to read the imperial edict.
Please quickly set up the incense table, the distinguished guest will be here soon."
As he spoke, he turned his head and looked back, and sure enough, a large group of people were coming this way.
Not only were there people from the capital and the county magistrate, but villagers who heard the news also rushed over. It was such a huge crowd that it was scary to look at.
Zhao's legs went weak and she quickly put her things on a chair and headed towards the backyard.
"Second brother's family! Hurry, hurry, come and help, there are distinguished guests coming to our house, quickly set up the incense table in the main hall!"
Fang was watering the vegetable garden. When she heard the news, she hurried over.
As for the children, except for the ones from the Lin family, the rest of Wu Tongtong and others hurried back to the study.
Although I was curious, I only dared to look out through the cracks in the window.
Just as the Zhao family set up the incense table, the crowd outside had just arrived at the door.
Xiao Lingling looked towards the door and saw her godfather walking in with a young man who looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. He was quite tall, almost as tall as Wu Bokai.
He was wearing a brocade robe and a jade crown on his head, and he looked like a handsome young man.
He had a smile on his face and looked very gentle. He spoke softly and had no airs at all.
Wu Bokai smiled and introduced the people in the courtyard to him, "Third Prince, this is Lin Changshu's wife, Zhao.
This is the little bell you're looking for, and behind her is her mother, Fang."
Su Jingxian smiled and nodded at Zhao, then took two steps to Xiao Lingdang and squatted down.
"Your name is Little Bell?"
Little Bell was not afraid of him at all. She said with a smile, "Yes, big brother, are you here to see me?"
Su Jingxian shook his head and nodded, "I came to see you, but not just to see you. Are your grandfather and your master at home?"
Before Xiao Lingling could answer, Lin Changshu and his men hurried back.
Today they went to build a house for the Zhu family as usual. They were covered in dirt and dust and looked a little disheveled.
Lin Changshu was called back by his fellow villagers and didn't know what was going on. When he saw Wu Bokai, he asked subconsciously.
"Xiao Wu, what's going on? Everyone called me back in a hurry. Is there something wrong?"
Seeing his bewildered face and sweat on his forehead from running, Wu Bokai quickly smiled and said, "Uncle Lin, there really is something wrong, but don't worry, it's a good thing.
Come, let me introduce you. This is our Third Prince of Qingyang. He has come down to deliver an imperial decree to you."
Lin Changshu followed his hand and looked inside. When he heard the name of the third prince, his legs went weak.
Although Su Jingxian was still smiling, he felt a tingling sensation on his back.
"Third, Third Prince? Mother, am I dreaming?"
Not to mention Lin Changshu, even Lin Yue and Lin Feng's legs were weak, and they could only stand with the help of Jiang Xinian who arrived later.
Although Jiang Xinian had never met Su Jingxian, he had seen many big scenes and was still very calm.
When Su Jingxian saw Jiang Xinian, he bowed respectfully and raised his hand to perform a junior's salute. Jiang Xinian did not shy away from it and accepted it directly.
Seeing that everyone was gathered, Su Jingxian did not delay, "Don't be nervous, I'm just here to convey an imperial decree. Let's get down to business first!"
Wu Bokai nodded quickly and helped someone to set up the incense table. Lin Changshu and everyone in the Lin family knelt behind him. Su Jingxian opened the box, took the imperial edict, and slowly opened it.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
Today, the Lin family has contributed medicine and grain seeds to increase production, and is rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver, 100 taels of gold, and 500 acres of fertile farmland as a reward.
The additional rewards are as follows:
Lin Changshu of the Lin family was appointed as the deputy director of the Ministry of Agriculture, in charge of grain cultivation. He was required to report every month and no circumstances could be concealed.
In addition, because Doctor Jiang and his apprentice Lin Ling made great contributions to the development of a potion to increase production, Doctor Jiang was specially appointed as the Auxiliary Doctor of the State and the head of the Imperial Hospital.
I hereby confer upon Lin Ling, daughter of the Lin family, the title of Princess, and give her the title of Jiayin. I also grant Shuanghe Village and the surrounding mountains a thousand miles in length as my fiefdom. This is my decree!"
After Su Jingxian finished reading, the Lin family members accepted the order and thanked him, kneeling down and kowtowed.
Afterwards, Su Jingxian put away the imperial edict in his hand and placed it steadily in Lin Changshu's hand.
Looking at the golden imperial edict in his hand, Lin Changshu only now felt a little bit of reality.
The villagers outside were so shocked by the scene that they dared not even breathe.
Seeing that there were too many people outside, Su Jingxian said, "I wonder if it would be convenient for us to talk inside? I came here with some tasks."
Lin Changshu came to his senses and nodded quickly, "Of course, please come in, please come in. My home is simple, please don't mind, Your Highness!"
"Lord Lin, that's not the case. Although the courtyard is small, it is very unique and pleasing to the eye."
Seeing that he was so easy to talk to, Lin Changshu felt a little relieved.
The family entered the main room, and Zhao quickly took her two daughters-in-law downstairs to prepare tea.
In the blink of an eye, apart from Lin Changshu and the two Lin brothers, only Xiao Lingdang and Jiang Xinian were left.
Su Jingxian sat in the seat of honor and said calmly, "Lord Lin, I came here not only to read the imperial edict, but also to bring back more new seeds and potions. I wonder..."
Lin Changshu naturally knew what he was talking about and nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, yes, I, I will arrange it right away. You can bring all these back home."
Su Jingxian was very satisfied with his reaction. "Thank you for your hard work, Lord Lin. But don't worry, I won't let you give it away for free. The court has approved the funds for the purchase.
Including the potion, there is also a batch of silver, but the price is already set. You can take a look, if you are not satisfied, you can tell me the price, and I can go back and ask my father for it. "
After saying that, Su Jingxian waved to Mingshan beside him, and Mingshan immediately handed over the silver bills he brought.
It’s a thick stack, and it looks very heavy!
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