Jiang Yue, thousands of miles away, had no idea about her future father-in-law's foresight. By the time she found out, it was already the end of the year, and Qing Song and his wife had returned home for the holidays, bringing back a secret letter along with them...
Right now, Jiang Yue is receiving the steward who came from Yunshui County.
"This old servant, Qian Yong, pays his respects to his master."
An elderly man who looked to be about fifty years old was carrying a small bundle and looked extremely destitute.
If the other party hadn't claimed to be the steward of Yunshui County, who had guarded the gate of the county magistrate's mansion his entire life, she wouldn't have believed it.
What's the difference between this old man and someone dressed as a beggar?
"Butler Qian, please rise. Have you been robbed or what? Why are you dressed like this?"
Jiang Yue covered her forehead; she really couldn't handle someone her age kneeling before her.
"Your Highness, this is the first time in decades that this old servant has traveled far from home. I took the wrong turn and was even robbed of my purse, therefore..."
Qian Yong blushed deeply, feeling utterly humiliated.
"Then what brings you to see me, the Lady of the County?"
Jiang Yue nodded, finally understanding why the other person looked so disheveled.
"Your Highness, Yunshui County has been neglected for years. Corrupt officials and tyrants run rampant, and the people are suffering. I have come to ask Your Highness to return to the county, punish evil and promote good, and protect the people of the county."
Qian Yong said indignantly that he was the servant son of the previous county magistrate, and that before the county magistrate passed away, she dismissed the servants in the mansion.
To repay the Lady's kindness, he stayed, and remained there for decades, spending most of his life as a gatekeeper...
He was expected to spend his remaining years in solitude in the lonely mansion of the county magistrate, but unexpectedly, an official from Jinling came to inform him that a new county magistrate had been appointed...
After hearing this, Jiang Yue felt very resentful towards the emperor.
She thought it was some kind of lucrative fiefdom, but little did she know, despite its glamorous exterior, it was actually quite...
"You should go and get some rest first. We can talk about returning to Yunshui County later, once everything is planned."
After giving her a look, Aunt Ge, who was now her true confidante, immediately gestured for the old man to proceed.
"This old servant takes his leave."
Qian Yong realized he had said too much and quickly bowed to take his leave.
He was too hasty and forgot to give the princess time to adjust.
Aunt Ge led the way, taking the steward of the county magistrate's mansion to the place where their servants lived, not far from the main courtyard, but still a little distance away.
Just in case, the person was placed in an empty room next to the three-striped, four-tube, two-person room.
Since we don't know whether this person is good or bad yet, it's best to keep an eye on them and observe them for a while.
Qian Yong was naturally sensible; his purpose was to bring the county lord back to Yunshui County to take charge of the overall situation, and he never had any ill intentions.
Let's stay here for now and await the Lady's arrangements...
With a stranger in the house, Xiaobai sniffed around and then spent all day watching the other person's every move.
Every bite of dog food it eats at home isn't for nothing!
Jiang Yue didn't stop Xiao Bai after seeing his unusual behavior.
At least it's something to do, and Xiaobai should at least be more energetic.
The front yard no longer houses ducks or geese; it only has Xiaobai's dog kennel.
Xiaobai hasn't found a partner all these years, so she doesn't have any offspring.
Because Xiaobai is jealous, he usually becomes sullen and loses his appetite when he smells the scent left by anyone in the house touching another dog.
So the family didn't catch the puppy, and they didn't dare touch other people's dogs anymore; they just doted on Xiaobai.
The winter snow arrived late, and the school plans to give students a holiday after finishing classes this month, so that they can stay at home with their families and enjoy the Spring Festival.
Jiang Yue is also preparing new winter vacation assignments, and plans to announce the assignments to the students on the first day of vacation.
However, this time, she announced the details of the rewards in advance.
As expected, it caused a sensation throughout the school.
The first place winner will be awarded five taels of silver, three bolts of cotton cloth, and three catties of pork!
The second place winner will be awarded three taels of silver, two bolts of cotton cloth, and two catties of pork!
The third place winner will be awarded one tael of silver, one bolt of cotton cloth, and one pound of pork!
The competition will still be held in groups of ten, with each group competing to determine the winner. The prizes for each member are as listed above!
This doesn't mean that ten people will share the rewards within the rankings; rather, once you make it into the rankings, everyone will receive a share of the rewards!
Big spender!
The principal is awesome!
The teachers were all quite excited; the rewards were too generous!
On the eve of the winter vacation, Jiang Yue organized a meeting for the teachers.
First, she asked everyone to comment on the students they had taught that semester and to compile a list of outstanding students in each subject. Then, as the principal, she commended all the teachers for their performance that semester.
Each teacher will be rewarded with ten taels of silver, two bolts of cotton cloth, five catties of pork, ten catties of tea oil, and ten catties of salted goods!
As for Master Lu and Master Qian, they had been teaching in Wujia Village for several years and were already used to the principal's generosity.
Lin Yueniang, Ding Yuandao, and Zhou Fangming were recruited this year during the expansion of enrollment, and all three of them felt unworthy of such a generous reward.
"These are all deserved by all the teachers. As long as everyone works together, we can do a good job for the students, put the parents at ease, and ensure that the students graduate with a skill to support their families. In the long run, this is also relieving the emperor's burden..."
Jiang Yue never used her status to suppress anyone; she always won people over with her strength and character.
If others had said these words, Master Lu and his colleagues would have scoffed, but the principal had never boasted...
Da Xue, carrying her son, strolled a few steps to her parents' home.
Her mother was sitting on a stool, picking up a kettle, pouring out hot water, and carefully scalding the chicken feathers. When the girl saw her, she greeted her with a big smile.
"Sis~"
"Little Tangyuan, it's your auntie~"
"Eeya~"
"Haha, Little Tangyuan is calling me~"
"What are you grinning about? Hurry up and get your sister a cushion to sit on in a chair. If that's not enough, give her a hot water bottle. It's so cold, don't let your sister and my little grandson get cold!"
"Mom, I'm just back home, I'm not that pampered."
"My eldest daughter has brought her little grandson home. Am I not allowed to entertain her?"
"Mother~"
The mother and her two daughters chatted and laughed, and even the little girl, Tangyuan, nestled in her mother's arms, opened her eyes wide and tried to look around.
Although it wasn't his home, he wasn't afraid because his mother was there.
"Eeya~"
"Oh, my little grandson, where's your sister? Why didn't she come to Grandma's house with your mother and you?"
When Liu saw her grandson, she was reminded of her son when he was little. He was just as well-behaved, and his face was as smooth as a peeled egg.
"Eeya~"
Little Tangyuan couldn't understand, but that didn't stop him from babbling along.
"Wan'er was thinking about candied hawthorns, so she got up early and clung to her father, her sweet words more eloquent than honey, coaxing him to sleep..."
Da Xue mentioned her daughter and husband, and shook her head with a smile...
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