Looking at the large pile of luggage and several servants behind Zhu Pang, Gu Chengyu thought for a moment. The mansion in Fucheng did have a carriage, but he didn't know if it could hold so much luggage. If it couldn't, he would have to hire a carriage.
From the moment Gu Changbai stepped onto the pier of Jingyuan Prefecture, the scene in his mind came to mind when he took his family to Yingnan Prefecture when he was young. Now, after so many years, he finally set foot on his hometown again.
It was Shenshi at this time, and it seemed that there was no way to go back today. It was not safe to travel at night, not to mention it was unnecessary. Although Gu Chengyu was eager to return home, he was really not in a hurry.
Besides, he hasn't inspected the business in Fucheng for a long time. Today he will stay in Fucheng and do some inspection before talking about it.
"Senior Brother Zhu, let's go to my residence in Fucheng first. It's getting late today, so we'd better wait until tomorrow to go back." Gu Chengyu turned around and told Zhu Pang.
Zhu Pang naturally had no objection. He had never been to Jingyuan Fucheng, so he just wanted to see it.
"Second uncle! We are going back tomorrow. My father and the others will definitely be happy to see you."
Gu Chengyu turned around and said to Gu Changbai that when he returned to Jingyuan Mansion this time, he still brought the person back. However, he had to find an opportunity to tell his father that this second uncle was not the same as before.
Ming Yan had already returned to his residence in Fucheng. After all, after returning after more than a year, the residence had to be tidied up first.
"Sir! I've already called the carriage." Ming Mo trotted over, calling him "Sir" at this moment because Gu Chengyu was very low-key when returning home this time and did not intend to reveal his identity during the trip.
Otherwise, low-level officials from the places he passes through will come to visit him, which will slow down his journey.
Gu Chengyu is excited here because he is returning to his hometown, and Shangling Village is also very excited. However, the villagers in Shangling Village are not excited because they know that Gu Chengyu is coming back.
"Mother Xiaobao, you have really achieved all the hard work!" Aunt Wang looked at Ms. Lu who was holding the edict with a smile on her face and said with envy.
Mrs. Lu was also beaming, "Yes! I didn't expect to be here today! This is my little treasure's achievement, otherwise how could I have such a blessing?"
Back to just over an hour ago, the county magistrate hurriedly arrived at Shangling Village with a messenger from the capital.
As soon as he arrived, he ordered Gu Changqing's family to place an incense table in preparation for the imperial edict.
"By the blessing of heaven, the emperor said: Lu Tao, a commoner woman, is virtuous and virtuous, diligent and submissive, and has a gentle nature. She will be canonized as a sixth-grade Anren immediately. I admire her!"
Mrs. Lu didn't understand what was going on. She only heard her own name. She was still confused until the county magistrate personally helped her up.
Finally, with the explanation from the county magistrate, Mrs. Lu realized that she was an official's wife. Her son became a sixth-rank official, which was older than the county magistrate. She was the mother of a sixth-rank official, so she also had an imperial order.
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After the county magistrate left, Mrs. Gu had not yet woken up from such joy.
"Sixth Grandma, you are now a sixth-grade Anren! You are a higher grade than the county magistrate." There was a little kid in the clan who had just started studying and said to Mrs. Lu with an envious look on his face.
Mrs. Lu happily patted her thigh, "Isn't that right? My son is now a high official in the capital!"
Gu Changsong is even happier than Gu Changqing. As the patriarch of the Gu clan, only if the children in the clan are promising can the Gu clan prosper.
Gu Chengyu had just passed the Jinshi examination and had already become a sixth-rank official. There was no guarantee that he would become a high-ranking official in the future.
Only with Gu Chengyu around can the Gu family have hope of rising.
In such a joyful atmosphere, Gu Changqing suddenly remembered what his mother had said to him that night. She said that she wanted Xiaobao to go to school. Xiaobao was frail, and unlike the other babies in the village, he must be a good student.
Before Xiaobao dug up the ginseng, he was hesitant and embarrassed. He didn't expect that Xiaobao would really get the first prize and become a high official. This is a matter of honor for his ancestors!
He couldn't help but shed tears in his eyes. Looking at Lu who was smiling happily, he felt that he had no regrets in this life.
He was sorry for marrying Mr. Lu in the first place. If he hadn't jumped in first, it would have been the shopkeeper who jumped to save her.
Over the years, he has been feeling guilty about Lu, and he has been very tolerant to Lu. He is somewhat indebted to the children in front of him, but so what? He also owes Lu.
To this day, he still remembers that after he rescued Madam Lu from the water, the first thing she said was, how could it be you?
The shopkeeper should have been the one who planned the plot at the beginning, but he got the advantage in the end. She must have resented him in her heart. Now that they have given birth to a good son, Lu's hardships have finally come to an end.
The people of the Gu clan were all smiling happily. The Gu clan had finally risen, and everyone was thinking about the good days in the future.
"Changqing! Did the little treasure say when he would be back?"
Uncle Gu smacked his lips. If Gu Chengyu didn't come back, he wouldn't even be able to hold a banquet.
Although the Jinshi Archway has been erected, it is better to wait for Xiaobao to come back to hold the banquet.
Those squire, landowners and official families came to give gifts because they wanted to make friends with Gu Chengyu. If Gu Chengyu was not around, they would just ask their servants to give gifts. This is not the ultimate purpose of the banquet.
Father Gu was brought back from his memories by Uncle Gu's voice. He thought for a while and said, "Xiaobao said before that he was waiting for family leave. It should be soon, right?"
Uncle Gu grinned and rubbed his hands, "Okay! Okay! Okay! We will hold a banquet when Xiaobao comes back. This time, not only did Xiaobao become a Jinshi and become an official, but his younger siblings also became those
Madam Ming. Even if the magistrate and his wife come, they still have to salute their brothers and sisters."
These words made Mrs. Lu even more grinning from ear to ear, "I don't dare, she is a serious official's wife."
"Oh! Damn it, Xiaobao, don't be humble. You are already in the sixth rank, but the county magistrate's wife is still in the seventh rank! Aren't you older than other officials?"
The women in the village hurriedly came forward to flatter her. Now, even if the Gu family had a little leakage between their fingernails, her family would not have to worry about food and drink.
Aunt Wang also came forward and joked, "Xiaobao's mother, when your little treasure comes back, the matchmaker will definitely break your threshold!"
After Aunt Wang finished speaking, the eyes of the women present lit up. Which family doesn't have one or two young ladies these days?
Even if you don't have one at home, there are plenty of relatives.
This is a high-ranking official. He is good-looking and has money left in his family. If anyone gets married, he will be lucky.
Aunt Wang also wanted to remind her that in fact, in addition to wanting to flatter Ms. Lu, so many women who came today also had this purpose.
But what is Xiaobao's status now? How can these village girls be worthy of Xiaobao? Not to mention that each of them looks crooked and cracked. How good is Xiaobao?