Chapter 332 It’s worth seeing the emperor in this life
"Mother, the house in Chang'an has been returned to us! Father said that all the flowers, plants and trees are still there! We will live there again when we go back." Su Boyan said happily.
"Brother, is Li Nu still here?" Xiao Tao brought Atang in.
Li Nu is Xiao Tao's tabby cat. That day, Xiao Tao was playing with Li Nu in the yard.
The police suddenly broke in and took them away. The raccoon slave jumped on the police, but was thrown to the ground and kicked against the wall, meowing miserably.
Xiao Tao cried and wanted to save Li Nu, but was pushed away by the officer. If her mother had not protected her tightly, she would have been kicked a few times by the officer.
"Uh..." Su Boyan was asked, and said awkwardly, "Li Nu should still be here!"
"Brother, I want to go back to find Li Nu!" Xiao Tao held her brother's hand.
"Well, let's go back!" Su Boyan was full of confidence.
"That's great, that's great!" The old lady leaned on her cane, her steps making a thumping sound. "Erlang's wife, we'll go back to Chang'an next year!"
"Well, that's a relief, mother!" Yang Chunhua said softly. It has been twenty years, and I wonder what Chang'an has become?
"Mother..." Su Boyan hesitated to speak.
"What's the matter?" Mrs. Du saw that her son was worried.
"My son may have to go back to Chang'an first!" Su Boyan felt a little ashamed and left behind a group of women and children.
"Back to school?" Mrs. Du asked.
"Yes and no!" Su Boyan said.
"Lord Lu received a document from the Ministry of Personnel stating that the Emperor has appointed him as an Imperial Envoy to report to the capital at the end of the year and has invited me to accompany him. My son thought it would be a good idea to go back, as it would be a good time to resume school after the New Year."
"Boyan, go without worry! Don't worry about us, Aying is at home!" The old lady made the decision without waiting for Mrs. Du to speak.
Su Boyan looked at his mother and sister.
"Brother, don't worry. The uncles and aunts in the village will come to help if you need anything!" Su Ying said with a smile, "Brother, are you still going to the Imperial College when you go back?"
"I would like to take the entrance exam for the Imperial College, but my father's rank is not high enough!" Su Boyan said sarcastically.
"Brother, I'll go back with you!" Xiao Tao begged.
"Xiaotao, you are too young. There will be no one to take care of you if you go back. Why don't you go with your mother and grandmother?" Su Boyan was embarrassed.
"I want to find Servant Li!" Xiao Tao said sadly, "I wonder if Servant Li is okay!"
"Xiaotao, be good and come with your sister. Do you want to see the sea, ride a big ship, and see the canal?" Su Ying coaxed.
"But, sister, Li Nu..." Xiao Tao was conflicted.
"Brother, go back and ask someone to look for Li Nu. We can see him next year when we return from our travels, okay?" Su Ying coaxed him.
"Okay then! Brother, remember to help me find Li Nu!" Xiao Tao reminded.
"It saves a lot, it saves a lot!" Su Boyan laughed.
"Aunt San, Quan Yan should go back!" Su Ying saw that Wei Shi was silent.
"Yes, Third Aunt, Third Uncle is now a fifth-rank official, and Quan Yan is qualified to go to the Imperial College. He can go back and take the exam at the end of the year and start school after the new year!" Su Boyan suggested.
"Bo Yan is right! Sanlang's wife! Hurry up and let Quan Yan come back to review his lessons! Quit that job in Tong County." The old lady said anxiously.
"Mother, County Magistrate Lin has sent someone, I'm afraid I can't leave for a while!" Wei was worried.
"Sanlang's wife is confused. If County Magistrate Lin needs someone, he can figure it out himself. Our Quan Yan is going to pursue a career in government in the future. A mere clerk is not worth mentioning!" The old lady was displeased.
"Cough cough!" Su Boyan coughed twice uncomfortably.
Grandmother's words really spoiled the mood. This minor official position was arranged by Aying to pave the way for her brothers. She just didn't expect that her father would unexpectedly pardon her and even promote her.
"Grandmother, please inform Quan Yan first. Once County Magistrate Lin finds someone to take over, Quan Yan will resign.
Magistrate Hu has already sent word that he is looking for someone, and Hu Dalang will be accompanying him to Chang'an to study," Su Boyan said.
"Where are Shi Yan and Chen Yan?" Yang Chunhua couldn't help but interrupt.
These two kids are so stubborn, it’s not easy to be their stepmother. If I try to control them, I won’t be appreciated! If I don’t, studying is the most important thing!
Her husband was a fifth-rank official, and her two children were able to take the Imperial College entrance exam. The first and third wives returned to Chang'an. As the mistress of the second wife, she had to ask about the future of her two step-sons.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent and felt uncomfortable.
"Oh! Boyan, why don't you go to Tongxian in person and ask them what they think. If you want to return to Chang'an, you can make plans early!" said the old lady after pondering for a long time.
No matter how angry he was, he was still a descendant of the Su family and he could not be ignored.
"Yes, grandma!" Su Boyan said.
County Magistrate Hu put his hands behind his back and walked briskly back to the rear quarters.
"Sir!" Xie Qingyun, Pei Yuzhen, Su Lu, and Wang Furu came out of Madam Hu's room, holding account books and abacus.
"Hmm!" When County Magistrate Hu lifted the curtain and went in, he turned back and took a look at Su Lu.
"Hey, it's rare for my husband to leave the court so early. What good news is there that makes you look so happy?" Mrs. Hu joked while holding a teacup.
"Madam, this is great news!" County Magistrate Hu sat down next to the lady, took the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.
He asked mysteriously, "Where do you think Lord Su went?"
"Where?" Mrs. Hu guessed that it was a good thing, but she couldn't guess it.
There are so many nobles in the capital that they can't even reach them by looking up, and they are everywhere in the capital.
"Shao Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture!" County Magistrate Hu came closer and said with a smug look in his eyes. He was lucky that he had formed a good relationship with him in the past.
"Really?" Mrs. Hu exclaimed. She didn't expect the Su family to recover so quickly!
The value of officials in the capital is quite high. Also of the fourth rank, the Shaoyin of Jingzhao Prefecture is far from comparable to the governor of a lower state like Wuzhou.
For horizontal transfers, officials from Beijing being transferred to other places is equivalent to demotion; officials from other places returning to Beijing is equivalent to promotion.
Su Lao Er and Su Lao San both served in Lingnan. No one thought they were that rare. They were fifth-rank officials in remote places, just like that, neither good nor bad.
But Su Bucheng's position as Shao Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture broke the curse of rising from the fifth rank to the highest rank among humble families. Not only was he promoted to the fourth rank, but he was also an official in the capital!
Just think about how much favor and respect one must have to obtain this official position!
"Why does His Majesty value Lord Su so much?" Mrs. Hu was puzzled.
"Master Su is amazing!" Magistrate Hu put down his teacup. "Last year, he was exiled for exterminating locusts, and now he's been pardoned and promoted for doing so!"
"What do you mean?" Mrs. Hu didn't understand.
"Lord Su went back this time to eradicate the locusts in Guanzhong. Within ten days, the locust plague in Guanzhong was completely eradicated! After a long drought, it finally rained in Guanzhong!"
"Oh my God! Even God is helping Lord Su!" Mrs. Hu exclaimed in admiration. This was luck, and even the door panel couldn't stop it!
"Alas!" After being happy, County Magistrate Hu sighed again.
"Why are you sighing, my husband?"
"Bo Yan will return to Beijing with Lord Lu at the end of the year. It's hard to find someone who suits you. Where can you find such a talent?" County Magistrate Hu sighed.
"Lord Lu has also been promoted? Why does he need Boyan to accompany him?" Mrs. Hu became more and more confused as she listened.
"The emperor has personally appointed Lord Lu to return to the capital to report on his work. I'm afraid that good things are about to happen! Boyan returns to Chang'an to resume his studies! He has talent, but it's a waste to stay in Lingnan!" County Magistrate Hu was both happy and envious.
"Lord Lu is about to get married. My husband, how about you?" Mrs. Hu's eyes were shining.
"How could such a good thing be for a mere county magistrate like me?" Lord Hu laughed at himself.
I wish I could go to the capital to meet the emperor once. It would be worth it if I could see him in my lifetime.
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