Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 617 Return to Yuanjiang

His Royal Highness had no idea that there was such a hidden meaning in Zhao Kang's demotion.

There was something wrong with the way Zhao Kang looked at him at this moment.

I didn’t expect that Lao Zhao would actually care about me so much. I still bear his grudge. I am really not a human being!
"Old Zhao, I..."

"Hey, stop!"

Seeing that His Highness the Prince was about to have a heart-to-heart talk with his brothers, Zhao Kang stood up and said with a grin: "Your eldest sister proposed this matter, and I have to agree to it. You'd better thank her."

The originally complicated mood disappeared with Zhao Kang's words, and Xiao Xuance muttered: "My sister and I are different, they are biological siblings."

Zhao Kang chuckled and said, "I heard that when you were acting for Liu Yanran and scolding me, you did it with deep hatred!"

Those ignorant bastards!
His Highness the Prince cursed, licked his face and said to please: "It's okay, who among us brothers is following whom? You don't even know what I scolded you. I haven't been able to sleep well these past few nights."

"You boy!"

Zhao Kang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He immediately patted Xiao Xuance's shoulder and said seriously: "You and I are not young anymore. Everyone in the court knows that you have a queen."

"Brother, I'm still single. You have to work harder to take this world into your own hands. Your sister-in-law is about to give birth. From now on, I will only have ten years at most to help you. Don't let us down. "

Xiao Xuance nodded: "Don't worry, Old Zhao."

"That's good. Okay, you can go back. I have to prepare to go back to Yuanjiang County." Zhao Kang said.

Xiao Xuance took out a piece of Emperor's Royal Order from his arms, handed it to Zhao Kang, stood up and said, "Sister asked me to give this to you."

"learn."

Zhao Kang took the imperial order and put it away. It wouldn't be long before the news of his demotion would spread throughout the Qian Kingdom.

But with this token, he won't have much difficulty if he wants to do things in the future.

Xiao Xuance left, and Zhao Kang also stood up and looked at Yufeng and Wu Xinyi with a little apology: "Hongxue and I will leave soon. You two will stay in Wu Mansion. Don't worry, I will come back to see you from time to time." .”

"Young Master, don't worry, I will take good care of Sister Xinyi." Yufeng nodded obediently.

Wu Xinyi's eyes were full of tenderness, and she stood on tiptoes and kissed Zhao Kang's cheek gently: "Husband, don't worry about us, just do big things."

"With a wife like this, what can a husband ask for!"

Zhao Kang laughed and felt infinitely grateful. After hugging the two women, he got into the carriage and headed to Yuanjiang County with Ye Hongxue.

The brewing of Sanliangye and Taizi wine has been arranged long ago, and with the current industry, it can only produce ten kilograms of wine every day.

It was far from enough to meet Zhao Kang's demand, so he specifically asked the winery worker Li Yun and the others to speed up the brewing process during this period.

On the other side.

After all, Liu Yanran did not find Zhao Kang. The guard Liu Hong said respectfully: "I heard that Zhao Kang, the national counselor, disappeared on the streets and did not return to the palace after leaving the palace. No one knows his whereabouts."

Liu Yanran sighed, thinking that Zhao Kang had hatred for both civil and military officials of the Qian Kingdom and was now demoted to a commoner.

Those ministers in the DPRK would definitely not give Zhao Kang anything good to eat.

Perhaps Zhao Kang hid after thinking of this.

From being a national master to being reduced to a civilian all of a sudden, I am afraid that those enemies who had deep hatred against him could not wait for his life!

Thinking of this, Liu Yanran sighed: "That's all. As long as he survives, we will see each other again eventually. Let's talk about it then and inform everyone to return to China." Liu Hong: "As ordered."

After a while, Qi's convoy left the imperial capital accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Rites.

The difference between them is almost the same as the front and rear. The Zhou team stopped in front of the gate of the imperial capital.

The Zhou officials who came with Gongsun Yunxiu were a little melancholy. They looked at the carriage beside them and warned again: "Gongsun, since you said the matter has been settled, why don't you follow us back home?"

A woman's cold voice came from the carriage: "I said I wanted to take a walk in Qian Country. You just need to take people back to China. Don't worry about me."

The official was anxious and said quickly: "How can this be done? You are the dean of the academy. What will happen if something happens in this country?"

As he said this, the official looked around cautiously and leaned towards the car window: "Have you forgotten? Our Third Highness, Li Muqing, disappeared in the Kingdom of Qian."

"Besides, if you don't go back, it will be difficult for me and Your Majesty to explain to me!"

Gongsun Yunxiu in the carriage still just said: "Just tell His Majesty the truth. I will return to the Kingdom of Zhou when I have traveled enough."

"This..." The official almost cried.

As the dean of the academy, Gongsun Yunxiu had a transcendent status in the Zhou Kingdom. Although he did not serve as an official in the court, he could freely enter and leave the imperial city, and could even meet the emperor without paying homage.

Such a respected status exceeds that of a minister.

If something really happened to her, let alone Emperor Li Muyi, even the students in the academy would tear him alive.

"I have made up my mind, there is no need to say any more."

Gongsun Yunxiu handed over a letter from the car window: "If His Majesty punishes you, just present this letter to Mr. Li and drive."

Gongsun Yunxiu's driver responded by squeezing the reins, and the carriage headed out of the city.

Seeing the carriage leaving, the officials were anxious and helpless. In the end, they could only collect the letter from Gongsun Yunxiu and lead the large troops on their way back home.

three days later.

Zhao Kang drove his carriage and stopped in front of the city gate of Yuanjiang County. After the original thick city wall was used to test cannons, it was badly bombarded and has not been completely repaired yet.

Gao Quan, Zhang Long and others received the news early and came to the city gate to greet them.

Previously, Zhang Long was blind in one eye, so he did not go to Jingguo to fight but instead recuperated in Yuanjiang County.

At this time, his injuries have fully recovered. Wearing a one-eyed mask, he looks even more sinister. For those who don't know, he may be thinking of some mountain king.

"master."

The two of them enthusiastically came together to pull the cart and the horse. Zhao Kang smiled and asked, "How is the county lately?"

"It's good. Everything is the same as before, except that most of the expenses are used to build cannons, so there is actually not much money on the books now." Gao Quan said.

Zhao Kang nodded and said indifferently: "It's okay, what we want to get doesn't cost much."

After entering the city, Ye Hongxue stepped out of the carriage. Many county residents recognized Zhao Kang and came forward to say hello, with worries in their eyes.

They already knew that Zhao Kang had been demoted to a civilian, and some were hesitant to speak.

Looking at the villagers around him, Zhao Kang smiled: "Everyone, I know what you want to ask, so don't worry! I am still the boss in Yuanjiang County, and I can only be ranked second!"

(End of this chapter)