Of course, there were also some shrewd people who knew that this was paving the way for the crown prince.
After all, according to their investigation, the Earl of Anping was previously the Crown Prince.
With so many adult princes now, and the emperor still in his prime, it's uncertain who will ultimately hold the throne.
Moreover, a military general is a military officer, while the Vice Minister of War is a civil official.
What does it mean to be a civil official of the third rank?
It should be noted that these were civil officials who had always been seniority-based.
Many people in their forties or fifties may not be able to become a fourth-rank official.
Besides, Qin Mu is only in his early twenties!
Chi Yu ignored all of that. She waited until Qin Mu had established himself in the court, the weather wasn't so cold anymore, and the baby was settled before preparing to return to Le'an City.
Because Chi Dahu was working at the Ministry of Agriculture, Chi Sen had already entered the Imperial Academy.
So, besides Eunuch Fu and the guards specially sent by the royal family, the only people who went back with her this time were Shen Kai, who was her housekeeper, Chi Qiao, and Chi Sanbao and his wife.
Perhaps due to the snow during the Lunar New Year, the water level of the Chu River has risen considerably.
Ships are now able to pass freely.
Chi Yu traveled from the capital back to Le'an City, a journey that took him half a month.
When she arrived, it was already mid-February, and Le'an City was busy with spring plowing.
Before returning to the capital, Chu Yehong handed over Le'an City to Registrar Lin.
Whether it was to gain the court's trust or because Qin Mu also said that Lin Zhubu was a good person, it didn't matter.
Chi Yu decided to put the yamen in Le'an City under his jurisdiction.
The Qi family knew when Princess Le'an would return.
After Chi Yu entered the territory of Le'an City, Qi Maosheng, who had been waiting at the outer city wall, led several shrewd clansmen to kneel down to welcome him.
"This humble citizen, Qi Maosheng, has brought his clansmen to respectfully welcome the Princess's return!"
Chi Yu's carriage wasn't going fast, so upon hearing this, he stopped the carriage.
She poked her head out of the carriage and, not seeing Lin, the registrar, knew that he had gone to oversee the spring plowing of the people as instructed.
Therefore, she stood on the carriage shaft and said to Eunuch Fu behind her:
"Eunuch Fu, I have something to attend to. I've already given you the imperial edict and the plaque. Why don't you take your men to the yamen first?"
Eunuch Fu nodded: "Alright, then I'll take the first step!"
After Eunuch Fu and the others had gone far away, Chi Yu looked at the Qi family members who were still kneeling on the ground.
What brings you here?
For some reason, seeing that Chi Yu made them kneel for so long, Qi Maosheng and the others felt a sense of relief.
The princess is punishing them, which means that after the punishment, she will no longer deliberately target the Qi family.
Therefore, they felt a little more confident.
"Princess, Qi Mingyu and the Shen family are all dead."
He was the young master's father, and before he died, he left behind more than ten acres of land and a house.
The younger ones thought that no matter what, the young master was his bloodline.
These will be left to the young master.
After saying this, he took out the contract from his pocket, raised it high with both hands, and knelt down to move to the front of the carriage shaft.
Chi Yu wanted to say that she didn't want it, that her child didn't lack such a thing.
But then I thought, why shouldn't I want it?
Even if Zhuangzhuang takes her surname, he is still a descendant of the Qi family.
Qi Mingyu, Old Man Qi, and Madam Shen are all dead, so Zhuangzhuang will naturally inherit their family property.
As for the Qi family, she really didn't intend to target them.
After all, they didn't do anything to her back then, and now these are all her subjects.
Citizens who can create wealth for her and prosperity for Le'an City!
Thinking this, she didn't reach out to take it, but said:
"Zhuangzhuang's real name is Chi Qingyan, a name bestowed upon him by the Crown Prince."
He's still young and doesn't need these things.
I can accept the deed, but the land and house will be managed by your clan.
All proceeds will be donated to the charity, as a way to accumulate merit for the children!
Qi Maosheng was moved upon hearing this.
He respectfully replied "Yes," then stood up, bowed his head, and handed the contract to Chi Yu.
Chi Yu accepted the contract and said to them, "Now is the time for spring plowing, you should go back and get busy!"
Upon hearing the other party's reply, she, her brother and sister-in-law, and Shen Kai, without disturbing the people, chose to take a detour and head towards Chijia'ao.
By the time they arrived at Chijia'ao, it was already February 18th.
The people of Chijia'ao had also learned earlier from the people specially sent by the yamen that Chi Yu had returned.
Sure enough, some elderly and young people in the village often gather at the entrance of the village when they have nothing to do.
As soon as they saw the carriage, especially Chi Sanbao on the carriage shaft, they all automatically and spontaneously gathered around.
Those with better legs would run directly to the front of the ancestral hall to ring the bell.
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