The day before Su Rong left the city, Liao Jingxu sent a guard team to the capital to deliver the Wanshou Festival gifts.
There were more than 600 guards in total, and they were numerous and powerful, and they were carrying dozens of large boxes. They were prepared to escort these things first by land, and then by water back to Beijing.
Because the noise was so loud, many people in the city knew about it.
Even Mr. Liu had heard about it and couldn't help saying, "Maybe they are sending that batch of stuff back to Beijing."
Yes, if it were him, he would definitely report such a major event to the court, and the court would not know how to be happy about it.
In fact, Mr. Liu was not the only one who thought so.
Amidst such a big commotion, Su Rong's departure from the city did not cause much waves.
As Su Rong left the city, Liao Jingxu began to crack down on public security in the city. A large number of people were replaced in the Inspection Office. After Yang Xin and Yang Bin came from Kunming, they had been training in the military camp. This time they were transferred back to the city and patrolled the city with all their might. In a short period of time, they seized many brothels, restaurants, inns and banks.
Originally, the merchants in the city were all worried about this, but Madam Liao stood up at this time. She met with several famous merchants and gentry in the city. When she heard that they came to inquire about the news, she explained in a gentle manner: "It's not a big deal. You don't have to panic. After all, these people are not legitimate merchants, and they are not doing legitimate business, so we can't tolerate them. You and I know it, and we trust it. Your Excellency is naturally the same."
With Mrs. Liao coming out to reassure people, the gentry, led by Mrs. Ji, showed great courage again. Not only did they continue to open shops, but they also personally took charge of the situation. The panic that had been caused in the city naturally passed away like a gust of wind, without leaving many ripples.
There was no difference except that there were a lot more people in the water prison of the Mu Mansion.
The Water Splashing Festival was held as usual. This time, Governor Liao and his wife attended the fireworks display after the Water Splashing Festival with Mrs. Mu Si. Watching countless fireworks exploding in the sky, Governor Liao and his wife smiled at each other.
Su Yao and Madam Yuan also stood on a tall building watching the fireworks. Niu Niu was small, and was very scared of the sky full of fireworks at first. She hugged Su Yao's neck and refused to look up. After watching for a while and getting used to it, she began to clapped her hands happily.
Su Yao touched her head, and when the fireworks ended, he carried her downstairs.
Just as she was about to get into the sedan, Ruan Xiaojiu walked over quickly and said softly, "Miss, Lord Bai just sent a message saying that the master craftsman from the Carpentry Department wanted to see Master, but Master is now..."
Su Rong has already left the city, so he definitely cannot go to see the old master. However, the old master has a special identity, and Su Rong has previously told him that if he has any requests, he should try his best to satisfy them.
So Bai Bao still sent someone to deliver the message. He knew that Su Rong had a sister who he loved very much and could make decisions.
Su Yao raised his eyebrows, handed the child to Madam Yuan beside him, and said softly to her, "Then you go back first, I'll go over and take a look and come back."
Mrs. Yuan also knew that this was an important matter, so she hurriedly took Niuniu away. Niuniu nodded, "Okay, go and do your thing, and come back early."
Su Yao agreed and turned to get on the sedan chair.
By the time she arrived at the Craftsmen's Office, the last firework had already been set off. She went straight into the yard and saw a middle-aged scholar looking up at the sky.
"Master wants to see my brother. I wonder if he has anything to say?"
Su Yao stood there and watched for a while before asking.
The old master had already turned around. Seeing that it was a woman, he was not surprised. Instead, he had a feeling that it was as he expected. He pulled the corner of his mouth and asked lightly, "Is it Princess Su Yao? I heard that Earl Yongding dotes on you very much and always asks for your opinion on all family affairs. Now it seems that it is as he expected."
Su Yao asked back without commenting: "Since Master knows, I'm sure you won't be like most people who hide things because they think I'm a woman. So please speak frankly."
The old master didn't say any more nonsense, but sighed in a deep voice: "I have something to tell you, Miss Su, I believe you have already known from your brother that I am from the Zheng family." Seeing that Su Yao was not surprised at all, the old master continued without pause: "In fact, it is not entirely true to say that I am from the Zheng family. Because I am just a distant branch, and I lived with my mother in the Zheng family. I believe this kind of situation is commonplace for Miss Su. How much affection can a parasitic mother and son have for the Zheng family?"
He laughed at himself.
Su Yao looked at him quietly without saying anything.
The old master took a deep breath and then spoke again: "But there are some things that you have no choice about. The Zheng family was defeated, and my mother saved a grandchild of the Zheng family at all costs. So, for the sake of my mother, they took me along as a burden. From then on, I have been drifting on the sea for more than ten years." Su Yao stood there and watched for a while before asking a question.
The old master had already turned around. Seeing that it was a woman, he was not surprised. Instead, he had a feeling that it was as he expected. He pulled the corner of his mouth and asked lightly, "Is it Princess Su Yao? I heard that Earl Yongding dotes on you very much and always asks for your opinion on all family affairs. Now it seems that it is as he expected."
Su Yao asked back without commenting: "Since Master knows, I'm sure you won't be like most people who hide things because they think I'm a woman. So please speak frankly."
The old master didn't say any more nonsense, but sighed in a deep voice: "I have something to tell you, Miss Su, I believe you have already known from your brother that I am from the Zheng family." Seeing that Su Yao was not surprised at all, the old master continued without pause: "In fact, it is not entirely true to say that I am from the Zheng family. Because I am just a distant branch, and I lived with my mother in the Zheng family. I believe this kind of situation is commonplace for Miss Su. How much affection can a parasitic mother and son have for the Zheng family?"
He laughed at himself.
Su Yao looked at him quietly without saying anything.
The old master took a deep breath and then spoke again: "But there are some things that you have no choice about. The Zheng family was defeated, and my mother saved a grandchild of the Zheng family at all costs. So, for my mother's sake, they took me with them as a burden. From then on, I drifted on the sea for more than ten years."
The old master took a deep breath and then spoke again: "But there are some things that you have no choice about. The Zheng family was defeated, and my mother saved a grandchild of the Zheng family at all costs. So, for my mother's sake, they took me with them as a burden. From then on, I drifted on the sea for more than ten years."