Chen Qingxue led everyone in Qingfeng Village to greet her in front of the mountain gate, only to hear a deafening voice: "Welcome the regent, princess."
Mu Yun'an was a little surprised to see them all in uniform. After all, the last time they came, Qingfeng Village was still a mess, but he didn't expect that it would change in this short period of time.
Chen Qingxue came over. She saluted Xiao Chengyi and Mu Yunan and said, "I've heard about the name of the Regent of Nanyue for a long time. When I saw him today, I was really shocked."
As she said that, she looked at Mu Yun'an and praised: "The princess is worthy of being born in a general family. She has extraordinary bearing and appearance. She and the regent are even more talented and beautiful. They are a perfect match."
Mu Yun'an was a little embarrassed by her praise, and she said: "Zhai Leader Chen has over-praised me. I have heard that you saved Qingfeng Village from fire and water with one person's power. You can be said to be a worthy hero among women. Yan
Yan admires it."
Chen Qingxue heard that she was called Village Master Chen, not Miss Chen, which shows her respect for her.
She was moved in her heart and said frankly: "Qingxue is not worthy of it. The reason why Qingfeng Village can be preserved is because of the mercy of the regent.
Qingxue will keep this kindness in mind, and everyone in Qingfeng Village is willing to go through fire and water for the regent without any hesitation."
As she said that, she knelt on one knee on the ground, and the people in Qingfeng Village behind her also knelt on the ground.
Xiao Chengyi glanced at Mu Yun'an, and Mu Yun'an walked up to help Chen Qingxue up, and heard Xiao Chengyi say: "I have seen the thoughts of the leader of the village.
You can rest assured that these brothers of yours will be well treated by me and I will never treat them badly."
Chen Qingxue thanked Xiao Chengyi profusely and hurriedly invited Xiao Chengyi inside. Everyone came to the meeting hall.
After Xiao Chengyi sat down at the main table, Chen Qingxue introduced the two heads of Qingfeng Village to him.
"The third head of the family is responsible for all matters and expenses of Qingfeng Village. He has the best literary talent in our village, and he was also a high-ranking official back then."
Sun Yao stood up and saluted Xiao Chengyi and said, "I have met the regent."
Xiao Chengyi nodded and asked, "I heard that you were kicked out of the capital back then?"
Sun Yao was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect Xiao Chengyi to mention old things.
Although more than ten years had passed, he still felt unwilling to do so every time he thought about it. He responded: "Yes."
Xiao Chengyi asked him: "Why?"
Sun Yao said: "I was born in a poor family. When I went to Beijing to take the exam, I thought I would perform well, but I didn't expect that I failed in the exam. I thought my skills were inferior to others, so I decided to go back and continue studying hard.
But before leaving Beijing, I heard widespread rumors in the capital about a policy statement by Jinke Zhuangyuan, and that policy statement was clearly written by me.
Only then did I learn that my test questions had been stolen, and that the number one scholar in the Jin Dynasty was the nephew of Xu Zongyuan, a Hanlin scholar at that time.
I beat the drum to express my grievance, but the official who handled the case accepted Xu Zongyuan's bribe and beat me to death and drove me out of the capital.
Not only that, they also tried to kill people and silence me. It was my eldest brother who saved me and took me back to Qingfeng Village, and I was able to save my life."
This past has been hidden in his heart for twelve years, and he has never mentioned it to anyone except his eldest brother.
Xiao Chengyi said: "Twelve years ago, the new top scholar died unexpectedly and tragically before taking office. Is it your handiwork?"
Sun Yao nodded and said: "Yes, after I entered Qingfeng Village, my eldest brother learned about what happened to me and wanted to avenge me, so we found the right opportunity to kill the new champion and pretend it was an accident.
A year later, Xu Zongyuan also died in my hands, and the great revenge was avenged. At that time, my elder brother felt that my talent should not be buried and wanted me to continue taking the imperial examination, but I refused.
Because of my experience, I was completely chilled and saw clearly the corruption in the officialdom and the incompetence of the king.
I would rather stay in Qingfeng Village and be an accountant than set foot in the officialdom and see those ugly faces."