The people in the escort agency were managed very strictly, and Qian knew that it would be okay for her to stay in the agency.
However, Xingnong had done a great favor to their family. They knew that the people in the escort agency had a vague respect for Xingnong, and even respected the pine and cypress trees around them. Xingnong always lived in the main courtyard. They guessed that Xingnong was the child of the boss behind the escort agency, so of course they had to repay the boss. So they said, "I want to go back with the young ladies, serve them, and repay the two young ladies for their kindness."
Perhaps it was her intuition as a mother, Qian felt that by following Xingnong and Xingqing, she would find her daughter.
So the woman's whereabouts were left.
And Qian was not wrong in her guess. The identity Xingnong pretended to be was the youngest daughter of the owner of Wuan Escort Agency.
When they arrived at Futai County, Xingqing went back with Qian first, while Xingnong needed to disguise himself and change his identity before going back.
When the two arrived, Shen Nan had already gone back to inform Gu in advance.
It just so happens that tomorrow is the day the academy is closed, and the village chief will come to pick up Gu Zesen and Xinghui to take them back to the village. Xing Qing went directly to the academy to wait for Xinghui to finish class.
When she arrived at the academy, Xinghui, Gu Zesen and Village Chief Gu were already waiting for her.
Village Chief Gu was reminded by Ana Shen, so the three of them did not mention why Xing Nong did not come back outside, and went straight back to the village.
Xingnong stayed in the Wu'an Escort Agency for one night, and went down the mountain and returned home openly the next morning.
The village chief has already told the villagers that if anyone asks about Xingnong's whereabouts, they should say that he went up the mountain to learn the formation from Master Tang.
What Prime Minister Liang can think of, can Chu Tiankuo not think of
He had arranged everything in advance.
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In the small yard
Gu, Shen Ruoxi and others were washing the vegetables, Xing Qing and Qian were making breakfast in the kitchen, with smoke rising from the kitchen.
"Grandma, Mom." Xingnong shouted as usual when he came down from the mountain.
She took a look at the corn in the yard and saw that it had begun to grow corn silks, and some of the tops had already shown male pollen.
Winter will come in about half a month, and there will definitely be tender corn to eat before winter comes.
After all, the temperature in Futai County is slightly warmer than that in Beijing. It rarely snows here in winter, and there are even warm winter years when it doesn't snow.
The strawberry inflorescence has also emerged, but I don’t know whether it can successfully bloom and bear fruit in the next month.
The vegetables planted in the yard have grown.
The bison has gained weight, the goats have grown bigger, and the chickens and ducklings at home have grown up!
It's a thriving scene.
The bison and goats that were grazing heard Xingnong's voice, turned their heads to look, and immediately ran towards her.
Bison snorted in front of Xingnong: Humph, are you willing to come back
The goat bleats: I want to eat strawberries!
Only the chickens and ducks ignored Xingnong.
When Xingnong came down from the mountain, he took out a large basket of various fresh fruits and vegetables from the space of the Creation Spirit Pearl.
It threw them some tender corn and some strawberries.
Shen Ruoxi threw down the water scoop, ran to Xingnong happily, hugged her, and said with a smile: "Xingnong has grown taller and fatter! Soon she will be taller than mother!"
Gu looked Xingnong up and down, tears welling up in her eyes, and nodded with a smile: "It's good that you've grown taller! It's good that you've grown fatter!"
There is nothing more gratifying than seeing your children safe and growing up quickly!
Although she received letters every day these days, she was still worried.
Xingqing finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Xingnong coming back from the kitchen, "Sister, breakfast is just ready."
Qian came out and called out with a smile, "Miss Xingnong."
She could never have imagined that the daughter of the owner of Wu'an Escort Agency lived in a small farmyard and that her family consisted of orphans and a widow. She knew she was wrong, but it didn't matter. She just wanted to repay her gratitude, and she felt more comfortable in such an environment.
At this time, Xinghui and Gu Zesen came in carrying a load of water.
Xinghui saw Xingnong and quickly put down the bucket: "Sister!"
When his sister is not around, he can’t solve many math problems!
Gu Zesen shakily put down the bucket with only half a bucket of water left, his eyes filled with joy: "Sister Xingnong is back."
Well, I've grown taller! I've become more and more beautiful!
"Brother Gu."
Xinghui said happily: "Sister, Brother Gu came here early in the morning to help me fetch water."
Xingnong glanced at the wooden barrel in front of Gu Zesen. There was only half of water left in it, and the lower half of his robe was soaked. Xingnong thought that Gu Zesen couldn't even lift a 30-jin bag of rice, so it was hard for him to help carry water.
She said, "Brother Gu, your clothes are wet. The weather is cold now. Go home and change!"
Gu Zesen's face felt a little hot. He had thought that Xingnong would come back early today, so he came here early. When he saw Xinghui fetching water, he naturally wanted to help. Unexpectedly, the water was so heavy that he almost couldn't carry it!
Moreover, carrying water was not an easy task. He could not even walk in a straight line while carrying a load of water. He was staggering and spilled half of the water in the bucket!
"Okay." He tried to look as calm as possible.
He swore that he must build up his strength.
In fact, he has been practicing, otherwise he probably wouldn't be able to carry even half a load of buckets of water today.
He thought that since he had been exercising for so long, carrying a load of water would not be a problem at all. After all, Xinghui looked like it was doing it effortlessly.
Too careless!
Seeing Gu Zesen blushing, Gu smiled and said, "Zesen, go back and tell your parents that Xingnong is back, so they don't have to worry."
"Okay! Then I'll go back first!" Gu Zesen responded with a calm smile, but turned around and went back with tears streaming down his face.
If he had known earlier, he would not have carried water. He only said one sentence to Sister Xingnong!
After Gu Zesen left, Gu took Xingnong into the house and asked some questions.
Ask Xing Qing if she really became a princess and why she became a princess.
He also asked Xingnong why she couldn't come back with Xingqing last night.
Xing Nong answered the question evasively. As for the marriage, he did not mention it. It would not happen anyway, so as not to cause unnecessary worry to the Gu family.
She and Xingqing had reached a consensus on these issues.
Gu is a thoughtful person, there is really no need to make her worry.
Gu knew that things were not that simple. Was it that easy to be a princess? But she was glad that her child could return safely.
"Is your aunt doing well in the capital? Are she and your uncle on good terms? Have you seen the Queen Mother?"
Xing Nong nodded: "Yeah, it's good. You see, the Queen Mother is just an old lady who loves her grandson. There's nothing to be afraid of!"
Gu was still worried. This time, Shen Ruolan and Wen Ruiqing brought back two hundred taels for Xing Qing. Xing Qing became a princess again, so she was not at ease!
She felt there was a huge conspiracy!
Gu was very thoughtful. Xing Nong took out the gold medal awarded by the emperor, "Grandma, the emperor also awarded me a gold medal. It turns out that Senior Brother Tian Kuo is the prince. The emperor..."
Gu: “… .”
Xing Nong explained why the emperor rewarded her with a gold medal, a title, a big house and other things.
It took Gu a while to digest Xingnong's words. She glanced out the window and saw that the sun had already risen. It was not a dream!
The sun didn't rise from the west either, what Xingnong said was true!
Well, Gu’s worries, like the dew on the leaves in the morning, were completely wiped out when the sun came out!
She stood up and said, "It's a happy occasion, a great happy occasion. You two sisters are back. We are going to invite everyone in the village to a feast. The village chief has been leading the villagers to help you build a workshop these days. Everyone has worked hard! We will thank them very much!"
They asked the Queen Mother to let Xing Nong take out the gold medal if she dared to bully them in the future!
Soon, the villagers came one by one, and the courtyard was bustling from morning to night that day.
Gu Yuxia took some time to ask Xingqing and Xingnong about the situation of Gu Ping and Zhou Yingying.
Xing Nong said, "Cousin Yingying married a young master of the Yao family as a concubine. Cousin should be back soon."
Gu Yuxia's face turned pale: "What a fool! Shame on you!"