Steward Qian was pulled by Liu Zi and sped back to the Prince's Mansion.
As soon as he dismounted, he saw that everyone in the Prince's mansion had solemn expressions, as if they were all waiting for something.
Just as they were wondering, someone from the palace came to deliver an imperial decree.
The eunuch holding the imperial edict announced loudly, "Qian Wensheng, listen to my decree."
The housekeeper immediately knelt down, feeling uneasy.
The eunuch read aloud: "Qian Wensheng, a former clerk in Shanxi, abandoned his post without authorization. However, over the years, his loyalty and diligence have been evident. He is hereby pardoned and allowed to return to his hometown to visit his family."
Upon hearing this, Butler Qian was overwhelmed with emotion, and tears instantly welled up in his eyes.
After years of punishment, he was finally pardoned, and the road home was suddenly at his doorstep.
He accepted the imperial edict with trembling hands and kowtowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.
After the eunuch delivering the imperial decree left, everyone in the Prince's mansion was overjoyed for Steward Qian and offered their congratulations.
Butler Qian stood up, but his thoughts had already drifted far away.
He thought of his hometown, and of his wife and children whom he had not seen for many years.
I wonder how they are doing now?
Is he still waiting for his return in that familiar place?
At this moment, Liu Zi stepped forward with a beaming smile and said excitedly, "Old Qian, this is great! You can finally go home. You've been looking forward to this day for so many years."
Looking at Liu Zi, the housekeeper Qian's eyes glistened with tears as he sighed, "Yes, Liu Zi. I never thought this day would actually come. I feel both joy and nervousness. I'm joyful because I can finally go back to see my hometown and family, but I'm nervous because... I wonder what they look like now."
Liu Zi nodded repeatedly and said, "Old Qian, once you go back, you'll definitely be able to reunite with your family. You've devoted yourself to the Prince's Mansion all these years, it's time for you to go back and enjoy your family life."
Butler Qian sighed softly and said, "After all these years, I don't know if they still remember me. I've been gone for so long, and I owe them so much."
Liu Zi quickly comforted him, "Old Qian, don't think like that. You had no choice in the matter. Now that you have this imperial decree, you should hurry back and make up for the regrets of these past years."
After a moment of silence, Butler Qian said, "Once I have arranged some things, I will immediately embark on my journey home."
Liu Zi patted his chest and said, "Old Qian, don't worry, we've got you covered at the Prince's Mansion. You can go home with peace of mind."
As they were talking, Steward Qian suddenly remembered that the imperial edict was suspicious.
The late emperor has been dead for many years. Who is still concerned about this case?
He pondered for a moment, and gradually an answer came to him.
Who else but the King of Yue would take his old man's affairs seriously?
Those more than ten years of bitter cold in Jizhou were not endured in vain by him.
In recent years, Qian Guanjia has actually had much more free time than before.
The prince and princess both considered his advanced age and could no longer bear to let him overwork himself.
In the words of Princess He Youyou, Old Qian can retire and enjoy his retirement.
Butler Qian's mind was in turmoil.
That night, lying on his bed, Old Qian thought about the imperial edict of the day and recalled the past decades. His heart was filled with turmoil, and he could not fall asleep.
The words of the young scholars I had met in the small restaurant now echoed in my ears.
Look at those young people, so full of vigor.
As for the money housekeeper himself, he finally got a new expectation.
Steward Qian decided that once he had settled all matters at the Prince's Mansion, he would immediately embark on his journey home.
Leaves fall and return to their roots; when people grow old, they want to return to their hometown.
I wonder if the old, crooked tree at the village entrance is still the same as it was back then.
I couldn't sleep all night, but I was still full of energy the next morning.
And so, some time passed.
Hearing that the results of this year's imperial examinations have been announced, the capital is filled with a festive atmosphere.
Inside the Prince's mansion, Steward Qian was busy handling the affairs of the mansion when he suddenly heard that someone had come looking for him.
The housekeeper was filled with doubt, wondering who could have come to the door at this time.
He ran from the back yard to the front yard.
The gatekeeper of the Prince's Mansion was waiting for him under the porch. When he arrived, he whispered that a young scholar had come to see Qian Wensheng outside the mansion.
Steward Qian was surprised, wondering why this newly appointed scholar would come to see him.
He straightened his clothes and slowly walked towards the gate of the mansion.
As the mansion gate slowly opened, Steward Qian looked up and saw that the man was dressed in brand-new scholar's robes, wearing a black gauze hat and a jade belt at his waist, exuding an air of grandeur.
His face was beaming with joy and excitement, and he was holding a gift in his hands.
However, this person looked so familiar.
Upon closer inspection, he was surprised to find that this was the handsome young man he had met at the noodle shop that day.
Upon seeing Steward Qian, the young man immediately stepped forward and respectfully bowed, saying, "Junior Qian Yuheng greets elder."
Steward Qian was slightly taken aback, carefully examining the young man before him, and tentatively asked, "Sir, are you here today to see Qian Wensheng?"
"Indeed, is he at home?"
Butler Qian was utterly puzzled: "You're acquainted with him?"
“Uncle, you may not know this, but Qian Wensheng is my grandfather. He has been away from home for many years and has not returned. His family misses him dearly. I have now come to the capital to obtain my official rank and have come here today to find my relatives.”
The housekeeper stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning, his face filled with disbelief.
With trembling hands, he tightly grasped Qian Yuheng and asked in a hoarse voice, "You... my good grandson, good, good, good!"
He said "good" three times in a row, which surprised Qian Yuheng.
Suddenly, he knelt down and kowtowed several times to Butler Qian.
"grandfather!"
The housekeeper quickly helped him up.
"Child, quickly tell your grandfather, how is your grandmother doing? How have your father and grandmother been all these years?"
Qian Yuheng's eyes reddened slightly, and he quickly replied, "Grandfather, Grandmother is still in good health. Father and Mother have been thinking of you all these years, hoping to hear news of you again one day."
Tears welled up in Butler Qian's eyes as he nodded repeatedly, saying, "Good, good. They've suffered so much over the years. I was just planning to go back to my hometown to reunite with them."
Qian Yuheng choked up as he said, "Grandfather, you must be exhausted from your long journey. Now that I am fortunate enough to have passed the imperial examination, I will strive to make something of myself. I would like to bring my grandmother and parents to the capital so that our family can gather together and enjoy the happiness of family life."
Hearing this, Butler Qian was moved to tears and said repeatedly, "Good, good. Family reunion has been my wish for many years."
After their emotions calmed down a bit, the two slowly sat down, and Qian Yuheng then recounted in detail the bits and pieces of their family life over the years.
The housekeeper sighed and smiled, as if everything he was saying was appearing before his eyes.
At this moment, a gentle breeze rustled through the courtyard of the Prince's Mansion, causing the leaves to whisper and sing softly.
Sunlight filters through the dappled leaves, casting shimmering golden spots that resemble scattered gold dust on the ground.
Several birds perched on the branches, hopping merrily, their chirping filling the air.
Birds flit and chatter on the branches, flowers sway peacefully in the garden.
Chirping sounds fill the air, and a warm fragrance wafts through the air.
Grandparents and grandchildren meet with smiles, spring flowers reflecting their warm feelings.
May the years be warmed from now on, and may the joy of family last forever.
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