The Xu family, mother and daughter, have been plagued by rumors and gossip for years. Now that they are engaged, they just want to get married as soon as possible.
Besides, the dowry given by the Lu family is too much. If it's left in this dilapidated alley, who knows how many people around are eyeing it? It's better to get married quickly and put your mind at ease.
After discussion, the two families decided to hold the wedding in early summer, leaving only two months, which was a very tight schedule.
Lu Yunxing went to take up his post, while Qin Xiaozhou took care of the household.
Lu Yunfeng went to various places to purchase items in preparation for the wedding.
On this day, Lu Yunxing was on leave, and his family sat together to discuss wedding arrangements.
He hesitated for a long time before saying, "Sister-in-law, are you angry that I didn't marry a woman from a high-ranking family?"
"What's so special about that?" Qin Xiaozhou said, enjoying a dish unique to Beijing.
"That's just a path I think is good. You have to decide what kind of life you want to live. Besides, this sister-in-law is very nice, and we all like her."
In the future, you should discuss things together and live a good life. Don't let her down, otherwise you'll have wasted all the time you spent searching for her.
Going forward, you and Xiao Yan should look after each other in the capital. The Lu family can't offer you any further assistance with your official position.
Lu Yunxing hurriedly said, "Sister-in-law, please don't say that. The expenses for my studies and the preparation of this house, as well as the cost of my marriage, all depend on your and my elder brother's great help."
The eighth-rank official position is too lowly; the lodging provided by the imperial court is all arranged in one place, making it unsuitable for marriage.
It was already extremely fortunate for him to have such a large mansion, be able to marry and have children as a new official; all of this was thanks to his family.
Lu Yan was six months pregnant, and Cui Yanqing sent three capable servants to help her. Life was going very well.
Lu Yunxing got married in early May.
In early August, Lu Yan gave birth to a son, named Cui Mingyu.
At the end of August, Lu Yunfeng and Qin Xiaozhou took Qin Jinrong back to Wanzhou Prefecture, leaving behind a thousand taels of silver notes.
Before leaving, Lu Yunfeng asked Zhao Qianxun whether he wanted to stay or go back with them.
Zhao Qianxun has grown into a tall, green bamboo. Although he is a bit frivolous and loves to laugh, he is very polite.
"If it weren't for my second cousin's opportunity, I would never have been able to study and leave Zhao Family Village. Now that I have the chance to come to the capital, I will try my best to stay."
He is the eldest grandson of the Zhao family. Only if he takes this step will the Zhao family have a chance to rise again.
Lu Yunfeng patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry about anything at home, we'll take care of everything. You just need to settle down in the capital."
Lu Yunxing bowed and said, "Yes, elder brother."
The Lu family finally arrived in Fenggu County before the winter snow fell, having traveled a long and arduous journey.
After a year apart, Zhao Fang couldn't help but shed tears whenever she saw anyone.
Lu Shiyan also clung to Qin Xiaozhou's neck, looking aggrieved.
Qin Xiaozhou was so touched that she kissed her daughter's cheek to comfort her, "Sweetie, Mommy brought you a gift. Come on, let's go see it."
Zhao Zhong hadn't seen his eldest son, Zhao Qianxun, for a year and a half, so he came to visit him.
Lu Yunfeng took out his cousin's letter and reassured Zhao Zhong, saying, "Don't worry, cousin. Qianxun is staying in the capital with Eryun. They'll look after each other, and nothing will happen."
Holding the letter, Zhao Zhong couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought I'd see my son come to the capital in this lifetime, and live there from now on. Sigh, our Zhao family's ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke."
For many villagers, the farthest they ever went in their lives was the county town, but now his son is living in Beijing.
Zhao Zhong became increasingly smug and couldn't wait to take his leave and head home.
He would tell everyone he met, "My sister's second son, Chengqi, stayed in the capital to serve as an official, and my eldest son also stayed in the capital with him."
The news quickly spread throughout the surrounding villages.
"The second son of the Lu family has gone to the capital to serve as an official."
"Lu Yunxing is a high-ranking official in the capital."
"Lu Yunxing manages a lot of people in the capital; he's a very high-ranking official."
"Lu Yunxing has become a high-ranking prince."
The story became increasingly outrageous, and Lu Yunfeng spent every day explaining it to those people in the business world until his throat was dry.
Ultimately, the explanation failed, so they could only let the rumors spread.
The Lu family currently has over 200,000 taels of silver in cash.
Lu Yunfeng massaged Qin Xiaozhou's shoulders, "Eryun lives in the capital and needs money for many things, so we need to find a way to send some over."
"Now that the world is at peace and the dynasty has been established for less than twenty years, it is a good time for development."
We need to hurry up and buy another house in the capital so that our children will have a place to stay if they go to take the imperial examinations in the future.
There are countless students in the world, but very few can pass the highest level of high school on their first try like the second son.
During this trip to Beijing, Qin Xiaozhou deeply felt the gap between them: "We still need to work hard to make money."
Lu Yunzhi took the exam again in early autumn this year and was on the list this time, truly becoming a student of the first level.
He is now studying hard every day, looking forward to the autumn exam in two years, and vowing to pass the exam and become a scholar.
Winter has arrived in the blink of an eye.
Zhao Fang's health was not as good as before, and she took Lu Shiyan back to the village to live as soon as winter began.
On the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, Lu Yunfeng took Qin Xiaozhou back to Wangjia Village to celebrate the New Year.
Three carriages traveled in succession. Qin Jinxiu was reading a book in the carriage, holding a hot water bottle in her arms. Her white fox fur collar made her face look as beautiful as a peach blossom.
Qin Jinrong was making a fuss around Lu Xiaosi with her things, which annoyed Lu Xiaosi so much that he put down his book and scolded her with a stern face.
Qin Xiaozhou found the way the two of them interacted amusing, but didn't interfere.
She suddenly wanted to ride a horse, so Lu Yunfeng took her along.
This year's snowfall was thin, leaving a trail of hoofprints.
Qin Xiaozhou suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment, and his heart relaxed as his body also relaxed.
The sky is vast and the land is wide, with snow falling softly.
———The End———
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