In the early morning of the 30th day of the new year, the snow that had been falling for several days finally stopped, a faint red sun hung on the top of the eastern hill, the earth was waking up, and the people who were busy with the New Year broke the cold and silence of the winter, and there was still near and far. From time to time, there were a few firecrackers and the children's laughter. It was really lively.
"Ancestor, father, mother, the baby is back." In the main room of the other courtyard where the Xiao family temporarily lived, Xiao Linyu, who had put on a clean and warm robe of brocade, lifted up his long gown and knelt straight in front of the elders of the Xiao family. , knocked his head three times heavily.
Yu's tears had already turned into tears, and even Xiao Hairu, who didn't say anything when he returned from a difficult situation, had red eyes, the husband and wife were both happy and crying while sitting beside Song.
"Good boy, it's snowing outside. It's hard for you to get back all the way." When the two brothers returned, Xiao Hairu chose to keep the news of Song's eldest son's death under wraps. Although Song was kept in the dark, he was happy, but not as good as watching Yu, who had escaped his son's death, was so excited: "Is everything in Beijiang handled properly?"
At the beginning, Xiao Hairu and others thought that Xiao Linyu had something important to do in Northern Xinjiang, and that was why the Song family asked. He took the eldest grandson's hand and clapped: "I'm thin, I'm thin."
Although the man did not cry easily, but after being separated from his family for so many years, Xiao Linyu, who was alone, finally realized that even though his father was cold to him and his mother had a lot of demands on him, they were all his blood relatives. It can't be erased.
Xiao Linyu, whose eyes were slightly red, stood beside the Song family and said, "My grandson is outside, so I can't be filial to my grandfather, and I am so worried about my grandfather. My grandson is really unfilial!"
Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Zhao were sitting on the side, watching the eldest nephew come back. One was happy, and the other was that he also missed his son. The husband and wife looked at each other, and Mrs. Zhao murmured: "If Linwen is at this time It's fine too."
"As long as the children are well, there will always be a day to meet." Second Master Xiao patted his wife's hand and comforted him.
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Xiao Linyu's return made the Xiao family's new year more reunited. The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren talked for a while in the main room, and then Xiao Hairu and Xiao Erye called Xiao Linyu to a small study across the courtyard to discuss matters.
"What happened in the first place?" Xiao Hairu stared straight at his son. He also watched his son being carried out with his own eyes. Although it is a good thing that his son is doing well now, what happened in the beginning
Xiao Linyu sat down, stood up and bowed to the two elders, and then explained the ins and outs of the matter to the two elders.
After listening to the eldest son's words, Xiao Hairu sat on the chair in disbelief: "You mean, the current sage saved you?"
"That's right. When my father and second uncle changed to exile, it was also the work of the saint. At the time, the saint promised to protect my Xiao family and return our family's innocence. I worked for the saint and raised funds for the saint to fill the treasury." Xiao Linyu Nodding his head, he sat back in his seat: "The first emperor was dazed, corrupt officials in the court were rampant, the treasury was empty, and the sage had ambitions and visions, I should be loyal to myself."
"King Ping, no, the Sage has now ascended the throne, what is the situation in the court?" Second Master Xiao was already an official in the court, so he naturally cared about the affairs of the court. He naturally didn't know that the fifth prince's rebellion and the sudden death of the seventh prince had not yet reached Luohe Prefecture.
Xiao Linyu briefly explained the process of the Sage's enthronement, and added: "When I set out to Luohe Prefecture, I heard the Sage's words that I want to call the second uncle back to Beijing. I want to come after the New Year's decree."
"Really?" Although Second Master Xiao has been through hardships, his passion for saving the world and helping the farmers is still there. Hearing his nephew say this, he suddenly lost his temper. He leaned forward slightly, full of doubt and hope. Looking at Xiao Linyu: "Do you really say that?"
Xiao Linyu nodded with a smile: "The sage has a good eye, and it's true." Xiao Erye didn't stand in line when the emperor was there, and now that the sage has ascended the throne, he also wants to clear the power of those noble families, Xiao Er The Lord has both ability and is not a member of a noble family, so he is naturally among the candidates who are intended to be reused by the Sage.
The sage's will and rewards arrived earlier than Xiao Linyu expected. On the second day of the new year, it was the day when You He and You Yin and other married daughters returned to the province. outside the gate of Su's house.
After the incense table was set up, the eunuch of the rice paper stood behind the incense table, and dozens of people from the Su and Xiao families knelt down, quietly listening to the high-pitched voice of the rice paper father-in-law reciting aloud: "The sage has a purpose. , Xiao Haifeng took the order, today there is... "
Second Master Xiao knelt at the front, and after listening to the father-in-law of the rice paper, he took the paper with tears in his eyes: "Chen Xiao Haifeng kowtows to thank the saint!" The hands that took the imperial decree of Ming Huang were still slightly trembling. He was not the official reinstatement, but It's a step forward, and he has become a servant of the fourth-grade Ministry of Industry!
After the eunuch read the first decree, he took out another one, this time it was Xiao Linyu's grace: "...the title of the second-class county duke, the title of Luo, the 30 hectares of Yongye Tian, and the addition of six households. The position of the foreign member of the staff!"
"My minister, thank you for the grace." Xiao Linyu kneeled on the ground with an indifferent face, and took the paper respectfully, but everyone in the Xiao family was agitated, the second-class county duke! This means that his Xiao family has finally come out!
There is also a third decree, which is given to the Su family. The reward is the book written by the imperial pen of the Holy Master, the plaque made by the "Su family's good girl" who dances with flying and phoenixes, as well as silk satin, jewelry, Shixin Gonghua, etc. Two boxes of imperial gifts, praising the Su family's daughter for being affectionate and righteous.
"The people's daughter kowtows to the holy grace." Young Jin did not change his face, raised his hands above his head, and took the imperial decree.
After Father Xuan Zhi read the three wills, he stood smilingly in front of Xiao Linyu and Second Master Xiao, who had already stood up, and said, "Master Jun, before the old slave came, the Holy Master specially explained it, so that you and Master Xiao can finish Shangyuan with peace of mind. It’s enough to return to Beijing after the festival, and the county government’s mansion in Beijing is still being purchased, but the mansion of Xiao’s mansion has been repaired before.”
"I have to make a trip here for the New Year's Eve. Tea and snacks have been prepared in the room, and I would like to ask the father-in-law to rest for a while." Although Xiao Linyu suddenly sealed the county father, he was still neither humble nor arrogant, and his face was also light.
The rice paper eunuch smiled and nodded, but went in and drank a cup of tea. After a short rest for half a day, he hurried back to Beijing.
On the second day of the new year, it was the lively Wuliqiao Village. Many villagers saw the group of people coming and going in a hurry. If there was something good, they went to the Su family to inquire. It turned out that the sage had given the imperial edict and rewards!
In just half a day, the news that the Su family had received the reward of the saint had spread throughout Luohe Prefecture, and even the prefect of Qin, who had been sealed at home for the New Year's Eve, heard the news. , said: "Mrs. prepare two generous gifts, let's take a trip to Wuli Bridge tomorrow."
It wasn't just the prefect of Qin who heard the news. There were a lot of people who were already friends with the Su family, and they all prepared generous gifts and sent posts to the Su family, all of whom wanted to touch the real Dragon Emperor. Long Qi, by the way, it would be great if we could have some relationship with the Su family.
Because of the imperial decree and the rewards, this year has become the most tiring and lively year the Su family has ever had since the Su family arrived in Luohe Prefecture. The families of officials big and small, as well as the curious people from Wuliqiao, and the matchmakers who are about to level the threshold of the Su family.
"Is this the first matchmaker to come to the door today?" Young Yin, who was three months pregnant, crossed the threshold with the help of a nervous-looking Han Li, and saw Aunt Song sending a happy-looking matchmaker out. Afterwards, she looked at the helpless eldest sister with a narrow face: "Is the eldest sister too picky?"
Young Jin squeezed his eyebrows weakly, only to feel a little dizzy in his head, and said weakly: "Since you got married, you have become more and more narrow-minded." But looking at her sister's ruddy face, Young Jin was also happy in her heart.
"You don't know, the one just now came to tell Kang'er to kiss!" Su Shi also felt a little headache: "I don't know what these people think."
In the Su family, only Young Yin is married now. Young Treasure's marriage was originally scheduled for the twelfth lunar month, but because of the death of the saint, he could not get married within half a year, so the marriage was postponed. Except for these two sisters, the rest, from the eldest to the eighth, have been brought up many times.
"Kang'er is only seven years younger than a month old! Is this the time to come and say kiss?" Young Yin sitting on the soft and comfortable cushion heard her mother say this, and couldn't help but smack her tongue in amazement: "Our family Just got a brand, and that's it, then the Xiao family's threshold has been breached?"
"You child, you are about to become a mother now, but it is even more unstable." Su shi looked at Young Yin, who was not yet pregnant, coming from outside, and couldn't help but worry: "What are you doing here in this cold weather? How can it be good to be frozen?"
While muttering, he hurriedly asked people to put on honey water: "Those teas, wines, and now you can't touch them, you know?"
Young Yin, who was constantly nagging by the Su Clan, didn't seem impatient, but nodded with a smile: "Don't worry, mother, I just wanted to secretly eat it, but now I can't find it at home! Don't you know that Han Li just wants a torch. The tea leaves in the house are all burnt." Although he was complaining, the smile on his lips never stopped.
The mother and daughter of the Su family were chatting lively, and the Xiao family was also busy.
After the news of the Xiao family's rehabilitated reached Xijing, the Xiao Linfeng brothers couldn't care less and rushed all the way to Luohe Prefecture. After three years, the Xiao family was finally reunited.
"Mother, Linyu and I are going to return to Beijing after the Shangyuan Festival." Mr. Xiao, who was sitting beside the Song family, wore a dark red robe with fringe, and the whole person became spiritual because of the imperial decree on the second day of the new year. Huanhuan: "The grievance mother will stay in Luohe Prefecture for some more time, and I will send someone to take you back to Beijing after the spring."
Song Shi squinted and clapped his younger son's hand, smiling gratified: "When you get old, you should return to your roots. Luohe Prefecture is fine, so my mother won't leave." Song Shi was born in Luohe Prefecture. Growing up, he only entered Beijing after marrying into the Xiao family. Although he had been away for more than 40 years, he still did not want to leave.
"Mother?" Xiao Hairu, who was also smiling, frowned in surprise when he heard what Song said.
Song Shi smiled and sighed, and said, "Although the capital is good, our roots are still in Luohe Prefecture. My mother is old, and I don't want to toss anymore. You are still young, so just go back to the capital and continue your career."
"Mother (old ancestor)!" Everyone in the Xiao family shouted in unison when they heard Song's somewhat discouraged statement.
Song shi looked at his children and grandchildren with embarrassed expressions, and said, "You don't need to persuade me any more. I have food and clothing in Luohe Prefecture, and there are few rules. I don't know how much more comfortable I am in the capital!"
After saying that, seeing the children and grandchildren still had affection on their faces, he changed the subject: "It's Linyu, you are almost twenty-six, should you let the ancestors hug the great-grandchildren?"
Xiao Linyu, who was suddenly named, was stunned for a moment before saying, "Grandson..."
"You Jin is a good girl. If you don't have this intention, don't delay other girls." Yu pursed her lips and said lightly: "If you don't care, mother will recognize her as a righteous daughter."
Xiao Linyu didn't know that her mother thought so, she just felt a little bit dumbfounded: "Didn't my mother still dislike that Young Jin was born in the countryside?"
When the eldest son mentioned the old past, Yu couldn't help blushing, and then gave him a tiger look: "I want you to talk more!" Although her son is now a second-class county prince, she also likes the child of Youjin from the bottom of her heart. Didn't she say that it's not a waste to come to a country like Young Jin, let alone this stupid and stupid son of her own
Xiao Linyu, who was completely unaware that she had become "dumb and stupid" in her mother's heart, smiled bitterly: "Where is it that I don't want to?"
"Oh?" Song shi's eyes lit up when he heard some clues. Could it be that the grandson was rejected when he went to ask the girl of the Su family for marriage
Xiao Linyu, who was stared at by the old ancestor's eyes, made him feel uncomfortable, coughed dryly, and his face turned red: "You have your own plans, don't worry about it."