Chang Zhi had particularly deep feelings about his contacts with Prefect Li. Lord Li was eloquent and smooth, and had met with many local families recently. He had done a good job of appeasing them in just a few days. He also met with Sichuan officials who were not implicated. Sichuan has gradually returned to normal.
Chang Zhi had to admit that even if he knew everything, he couldn't do what Li Zhifu did. "Li Zhifu will definitely have a position in the court in the future."
Zhang Jinghong hummed, "You seem to be free recently, so help me register the accounts. We can go back to the capital earlier."
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to sleep well if he didn't transport so much silver and money back to Beijing.
Changzhi: "Okay."
The two men were paying attention to Prefect Li while they were talking, and Prefect Li was also keeping an eye on Chang Zhi and the other two. Seeing how skilled they were, Prefect Li had an idea in mind and understood how to treat Zhang Jinghong. The bloodline of the previous dynasty had even served as a fake prince. Wow, this man was also a legendary figure.
Time passed day by day. At the Zhouhou Mansion in the capital, Zhulan had not seen her youngest son for more than half a year. Today, he finally arrived home.
Boss Zhou deliberately did not go out, waiting for his younger brother to come back, and was already waiting at the gate of the mansion.
Changzhong's guard came back first and said to the prince, "Prince, the young master's carriage has entered the city."
When Boss Zhou heard this, he said to Steward Ding, "Go and tell the old lady."
Steward Ding did not send anyone, but went back to the backyard himself. Steward Ding was not young anymore, but he still walked very fast. The servant behind him kept shouting, "Slow down, old man."
Steward Ding turned around and said, "You are so young but you are not as fast as me. I think you need some exercise."
Zhulan saw Butler Ding and asked, "Have you arrived home yet?"
Steward Ding panted and replied, "The guard came back first to report that the young master has entered the city."
Zhulan smiled, "Then we're almost home."
Butler Ding also missed the young master. He watched the young master being born and growing up. This kind of feeling was not comparable to that of the previous masters.
Time passed quickly and just after noon, Changzhong finally arrived home.
Boss Zhou walked to the front of the carriage and said, "Brother, help you get off the carriage."
Changzhong grinned, no longer looking like a nobleman. It felt good to be home. His voice became much higher, "Big Brother."
"Hey, hey, let big brother take a good look."
Boss Zhou also had tears in his eyes. My younger brother is younger than his son!
Changzhong turned around and said, "I'm not thin, everything is fine."
"Okay, okay, let's go in. Mom has been waiting for you!"
Changzhong also missed his mother, "Oh."
Changzhong didn't care about the rest. Someone was sorting it out anyway. He followed his elder brother to the yard. When he saw Steward Ding, Changzhong smiled and said, "I found some good old ginseng for you. I'll have someone send it to you later."
Steward Ding was so moved that his eyes were filled with tears. "Young Master, you still thought of me when you were out taking the exam."
Chang Zhong, "You deserve it."
In the main courtyard, Zhulan heard her son's voice and was so excited that she couldn't sit still anymore, "Come in quickly."
Changzhong came in and saw his mother. He knelt down without saying a word and said, "Mom, your son is back."
Zhulan stood up and pulled her youngest son up, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Changzhong helped his mother sit down and said, "Mom, everything is fine with my son. Do you see that he has gained some weight?"
Zhulan looked at him carefully and said, "I didn't notice that you were fat, but you have grown a lot taller."
Changzhong smiled and said, "Mom, you have a good eye. The clothes my son brought are too short."
Zhulan was completely relieved. "Mother knows you have to understand Yuan. Mother is happy for you. My son is the best."
Changzhong straightened his back and said, "Of course I am your and dad's son."
The mother and son talked for a while before Zhou Lao Da and others spoke. Most of the talk was done by Changzhong, who talked about the changes in the family and the people and things he saw in his hometown. There were quite a lot of things that happened in the past six months.
Finally, there were the gifts that Changzhong brought to his family. Everyone received a gift, even Changzhi who was still in Chuanzhou.
Li sat for a while and then went out. She wanted to check the things sent by the clansmen so that she could send them back during the New Year. Every year, the family would show filial piety, and the Marquisate would compensate them. The Zhou Marquisate did not need the family's support.
The family had dinner in the evening. After the fun, Changzhong stayed alone and said, "Dad, my son has made a new friend."
Zhou Shuren couldn't get enough of looking at his youngest son. He listened carefully to what his son said, "Whose family is this?"
"The son of the Cheng prefect of Pingzhou came to the capital with his son, but they separated after entering the city."
Zhou Shuren smiled and said, "I didn't come back with you. I'm quite polite."
Chang Zhong smiled, "He's quite interesting."
If it were an ordinary person, he would have followed him even if he insisted. However, as soon as Cheng Xiang entered the city, he said that he was going home to clean up the house and would invite him to be a guest in a few days, but he did not say that he was visiting the Marquis's mansion.
Zhou Shuren nodded with satisfaction. The more he cared about his son, the more likely he would put anyone who set their sights on Changzhong on the list of people he would refuse to have any contact with.
Changzhong had not rested before returning to the capital. The next day, the Fourth Prince arrived and pulled Changzhong up. He said, "You really made us proud. Today we celebrate your success."
Changzhong, "... "
What is going on? Are you celebrating
The Fourth Prince took his people and left. Master Wu and others were already waiting in the restaurant.
Changzhong was delighted when he entered the box, "I really look great today, I look so well put together."
Master Wu, "I asked for leave, how about that, brother?"
The fourth prince continued, "You have an easy job and you have the nerve to ask for leave."
Master Wu refused to do it. "Even if I have no time, it is still an official position. I am an honest man."
Changzhong couldn't face the word "honest man" anymore, so he sat down and asked, "Who's inviting me to the banquet today?"
The fourth prince pointed at someone quickly, "Him."
Master Wu was speechless. "How can you be so stingy as a legitimate prince?"
The fourth prince spread his hands and ignored his future brother-in-law, and said to Changzhong: "You also know my story. Today I will use tea instead of wine to congratulate you."
Changzhong naturally knew that the Fourth Prince was in mourning. "Your Highness can celebrate for me, I understand."
The Fourth Prince truly regarded him as a friend, otherwise, he would not have left the palace.
The Fourth Prince: "Just know that I am good to you."
While the few of them were having dinner and chatting, the fourth prince mentioned Zhou Changzhi, "Your fourth brother is a man who has done great things without making any noise."
Chang Zhong, "It all depends on the emperor's trust."
The fourth prince said cheerfully, "We were all wrong before."
Master Wu said, "Wait for your fourth brother to come back some other day, and you can invite us to the Marquis' Mansion."
Changzhong refused to do it, "No please."
Humph, there’s no way you’ll see his fourth brother!
Changzhong was very busy after returning. He was dragged away by his friends without any rest. The next day he went to Wei's house to meet his fiancée. Then he received many invitations, some of which he could not refuse and had to attend.
Changzhong can't attend the two banquets, and Mingyun also has to go to the capital.
He made an appointment with Lu Jiaqing, and the two sat in a teahouse. Changzhong already knew Lu Jiaqing's life experience, "You have finally gotten your revenge."
Lu Jiaqing, "I heard that the officials from Sichuan Province escorted them back to Beijing. When they get the punishment they deserve in Beijing, I can finally feel that I have avenged myself."
Chang Zhong said, "Do you want to go back and worship?"
"Yes, I will go back to pay my respects when everything is over."