But Gou'er obviously didn't think that far ahead. His older brothers and sisters were good, but he absolutely didn't want to leave his father and mother.
He already had few opportunities to spend time with his father, and if they were separated by distance, their relationship would become distant.
Although he is young, he knows very well how to weigh what he really wants.
"I want to go to the capital with my father and mother!"
He held Lu Baichuan's hand with one hand and He Jiuniang's hand with the other, not wanting to be separated from them.
He previously chose to live with his older brother and sister because the county town and the prefectural city were not far apart, but this time the distance is far, so he has to choose his parents who are more important.
As for his grandparents and siblings, he will definitely come back to visit them often.
He Jiuniang was very pleased; she felt that she hadn't raised this son in vain.
She was originally reluctant to let Gou'er stay. Gou'er was still so young and it was indeed not suitable for him to be separated from his parents for a long time, as it would affect his physical and mental health. Moreover, the other children stayed for their parents' sake, and Gou'er had no problem choosing his own parents.
"Alright, then it's decided. But we'll have to rely on our parents to keep an eye on the businesses in the city. We certainly can't manage them all the time."
He Jiuniang finalized the matter, and everyone was very happy. Although the family was facing separation again, life was getting better and better. After the New Year, they would have more business deals, and the third son had been promoted. Their family was finally on the rise.
Despite her joy, Madam Sun still asked, "Then His Highness the Crown Prince will surely ascend the throne, right? If anything goes wrong, our family will be in grave danger!"
Although she was just a woman with limited knowledge, she understood the saying "the victor is king, the loser is villain." Now the crown prince was in the limelight, and her son was the crown prince's man. As long as the crown prince could become emperor, and the new emperor was a person who valued relationships, then her son's career would naturally be good. But if something went wrong and the person who ascended the throne was changed, then her son, as the former crown prince's most trusted person, would inevitably become a thorn in the side of the new emperor.
In that case, their entire family would be implicated, facing severe consequences ranging from execution to exile.
The thought of this made Sun break out in a cold sweat. Her family had worked so hard to get to where they were today, and if something happened to them and it affected them, it would be incredibly unlucky.
Looking at Madam Sun's expression, He Jiuniang couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Ms. Sun, why do you have so many strange ideas? The situation is great right now, so naturally there won't be any problems. Besides, even if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. It's alright, it's alright."
She was deliberately trying to reassure people, mainly because she didn't want her family to worry; it's not good to talk about these things during the Lunar New Year.
However, Sun's concerns were not without merit. A new emperor brings a new court, and if the crown prince were to get into trouble, Lu Baichuan would indeed be implicated. But for now, it seems unlikely that he will face such troubles.
Prince Lin has been executed, Prince Jing has been sent to guard the border, and Prince Mao is content to be a leisurely prince. As for the other princes, they have no ability to compete with the Crown Prince. The court is currently at an unprecedented level of peace.
However, if someone with ulterior motives gets involved, then it's really hard to say.
That's why the Crown Prince requested that Lu Baichuan go to the capital to take up his post as soon as possible after the New Year.
Lu Baichuan also said, "Yes, Mother, don't worry, the Crown Prince will definitely ascend the throne smoothly. No matter what happens, your son will take care of it and will never let the family suffer."
Upon hearing this, the eldest brother, Lu, immediately became displeased and said, "Third brother, what you're saying is wrong. We're family. Even if something really happens, we should face it together, not let you shoulder all the pressure alone. When you're successful, we share in your glory; if something happens to you, we should bear the consequences together!"
"That's right, sharing both good times and bad, that's what makes a family!"
Lu Lao Er also spoke up, and the Zhang brothers followed suit, expressing their sentiments one after another.
The benefits that Lu Baichuan's official position brought to them were obvious. Before, they were just an old farming family. Even though they made money through business, merchants had no status and were looked down upon wherever they went.
But things changed after they recognized each other as Lu Baichuan. No matter who it was, once they knew their identities and Lu Baichuan's, they were all extremely respectful. Things that were difficult to handle before could now be done without them even having to ask, and were delivered to their homes.
They've enjoyed all these benefits, so there's no reason for Lu Baichuan to bear the danger and suffering alone. Would they even be human?
Old Man Lu and Mrs. Sun remained silent, but they were very satisfied with their sons' reaction.
Although they have separated now, they have only divided the property; they still live together and will face any problems together in the future so that the family can prosper.
That night, the Lu family discussed their plans for the new year until late into the night. Almost everyone found their own goals and would work hard towards them after the New Year.
The families of the county officials were also not at peace. When they learned that the Lu family had accepted their visiting cards and allowed them to pay a visit, everyone was very happy. They instructed their wives and children, and those without children, to tell their younger brothers and sisters to make a good impression on the second day of the Lunar New Year. If they were lucky enough to be able to form a marriage alliance with the Lu family, it would be a great blessing.
Bringing the younger generation of the family to visit is not just for the purpose of visiting. If we can form a marriage alliance with the Lu family, that would be the best. Even if we can't form a marriage alliance, it would be good if our children could become friends with the children of the Lu family.
Anyway, everyone came to the Lu family under the guise of making friends, trying to leave a good impression.
The county magistrate's family thought the same thing. The magistrate's wife originally wanted to match her daughter with Lu Changsun Leizi, but the magistrate said that his daughter was not good enough for him and should not have such improper thoughts. Moreover, his daughter did not have such thoughts, so the magistrate's wife had to give up the idea.
However, the county magistrate's daughter, Zhang Lanxiang, was indeed very willing to visit the Lu family. She had long wanted to visit the Lu family's food workshop, as it was her favorite place.
It just so happened that the county magistrate's niece, Liu Yuexiang, was coming to the county magistrate's house for the New Year this year, so the county magistrate decided to take her with him.
Liu Yuexiang was the daughter of the county magistrate's sister and also the daughter of the county magistrate of a neighboring county. The two families were on very good terms. Liu Yuexiang and Zhang Lanxiang were also very close, which is why their names were so similar.
After dealing with the Zhang family sent by the Lu family, the magistrate returned home and learned that the Lu family had agreed to their visit. He was also pleased to learn that the Lu family had accepted the food he had sent and had given him a lot of food in return. He was already busy preparing for the visit on the second day of the month.
Judging from today's situation, it's impossible to send a lavish gift to the Lu family, so let's start by preparing food; they certainly won't refuse.
The magistrate's wife also cooked herself, using all her best skills, planning to bring some to the Lu family on the second day of the new year.
Zhang Lanxiang didn't think there was anything wrong with this. She even went to the kitchen to watch her mother cook and occasionally helped out.
Seeing how much importance her uncle's family placed on visiting the Lu family, Liu Yuexiang felt a little disdainful.
She had already inquired about them; they were just a family of peasants. Yet her uncle's family was so eager to please her. She felt it was beneath them and didn't want to help, so she just watched from the sidelines.
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