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Not only Mr. Tangwu, but also the fourteen county magistrates were sent home.

The princess's original words were as follows: "You all work hard, and I can see it. This is the best birthday gift."

So the county magistrates bid farewell to the princess and left Nanyang County in a hurry.

The people of Chenshe and Mashe sent the county magistrates to the outside of the city gate in the name of the princess. When County Magistrate Chen left, he turned back repeatedly and waved to his daughter.

Chen Jinyu sent her biological father away with a bright smile. When the carriage drove away, her eyes turned slightly red.

Ma Yaozong thoughtfully sent a clean cotton handkerchief over: "Chen Sheren, wipe your eyes."

Chen Jinyu took the handkerchief, wiped her eyes, and blew her nose: "Go back, wash it off and pay it back to you."

In the eyes of Ma Sheren, Chen Sheren has a straightforward temperament and acts casually. In short, he does whatever he wants: "There is no need to return it. I also borrowed your handkerchief twice before."

He didn't want to use it at all, he kept it carefully!
Chen Jinyu didn't notice Ma Yaozong's delicate young thoughts at all, and said casually: "Magistrate Ma is about to leave, you go and see him off!"

Ma Yaozong nodded, walked to his grandfather's carriage, and whispered: "My grandfather is old and can't help the bumps. The road should be slower."

Magistrate Ma hummed, and his slightly cloudy old eyes turned around on the face of his eldest grandson, and then on the face of a pretty girl not far away. He wanted to say something but held back. He just smiled and asked: "Come back with more letters."

Ma Yaozong watched his grandfather go away, feeling a little sad.

However, it was completely different from the confusion and helplessness I felt when I left Biyang County that day. He clearly knows the path he is taking now and the path he will take in the future.

The road ahead is bright, and he will do his best to move forward.

……

In a blink of an eye, it’s the Lantern Festival.

Last year on the Lantern Festival, the princess was still observing filial piety for King Nanyang, and her birthday was spent quietly and deserted.

This year is different. The royal palace posted an announcement a year ago that a Lantern Festival would be held on the Lantern Festival, and Kongming lanterns would be put out as in previous years.

Rich households in Nanyang County put up lanterns in every house. On this day, ordinary people take their wives, children, old and young to the lantern market to join in the fun.

Naturally, the Nanyang Prince's Mansion was also extremely lively.

Fan Yanglu also sent congratulatory gifts.

Lu Xuan was born in a branch of the Lu family, and was not valued by the family at all when he was young. Since joining the Nanyang Prince's Mansion, the Fan Yang Lu family has sent people here every year.

The person who came to give the congratulatory gift was named Lu Cong. He was thirty-five years old and three years older than Lu Xuan. In terms of seniority, Lu Cong can be regarded as Lu Xuan's distant cousin.

Lu Xuan passed the imperial examination that year, but he never took the imperial examination again. However, Lu Cong was the real academic seed of the Lu family. He passed the imperial exams all the way from scholar to scholar, and then became a Jinshi. At the age of twenty-two, he was sent to work as an official, and within ten years he became the county governor.

Unfortunately, Lu Cong's luck was not good. Three years ago, civil riots broke out under the rule and stormed the county magistrate's mansion. His wife and concubines all died in the riot, and his two daughters also died. Only his only son, who was studying abroad, survived.

The imperial court sent troops to quell the civil unrest and dismissed Lu Cong from his official position. Lu Cong returned to his ancestral home in disgrace, and since then he has been studying behind closed doors.

Unexpectedly, Lu Cong took the initiative to come to Nanyang County this year.

"Do you want to meet Governor Lu?" Chen Jinyu asked curiously in a low voice.

Jiang Shaohua smiled meaningfully: "I'm here, of course I want to see you."

Chen Jinyu thought for a moment and laughed in a low voice: "How do I feel that he wants something from the princess?"

"No matter what, you'll know it as soon as you see him." Jiang Shaohua said with a faint smile: "Go and invite Lu Junma to come over, as well as brothers and sisters Lu Ying and Lu Ruohua, also bring them over to recognize the elders of the clan."

...half an hour later.

Lu Xuan led Aunt Mei, mother and son into the main hall.

Lu Cong had already sat down and was chatting with the princess. At this time, he immediately stood up to greet him: "Cousin Xuan, we haven't seen each other for several years, but do you still remember me?"

How could you not remember?

When he was in clan school, this cousin, who was three years older, was hailed as the genius of the Lu clan. Under the strong aura of his cousin, he can barely be regarded as a rising star in the Lu family.

Lu Cong was the direct son, but when he was young, he never paid attention to his side cousin. Now, I also want to call you cousin Xuan with a warm smile.

Lu Xuan sneered in his heart, with a friendly smile on his face: "Cousin Cong returned home after passing the Jinshi examination, and we met once. In total, we haven't seen each other for more than ten years."

"After many years of separation, cousin Xuan is very charming." Lu Cong praised him with a smile, and then laughed at himself: "On the other hand, I have gray hair on both temples."

Everything is fate.

I remember back then, he was the proud son of heaven and the pride of the Lu family. When the news about Lu Xuan's marriage to the Prince of Nanyang came to his ears, he had ridiculed Lu Xuan for giving up his career as a man and settling for a soft meal.

Now, he has become a criminal, his official position has been wiped out, and life in his old house in Fanyang County is not easy. And Lu Xuan still lived in the palace calmly.

From relying on your father-in-law to relying on your daughter, you can live a lifetime of wealth and wealth. It's simply enviable and jealous.

Lu Xuan looked at his pale and haggard old cousin on his temples. He felt extremely happy and couldn't help but utter a few words of self-effacement. Then he called brother and sister Lu Ying to meet their elders.

Lu Cong had already inquired about it before coming to the palace.

As for the princess, it was not his turn to act as the elder. Lu Ying's brother and sister are both surnamed Lu, so two meeting gifts are naturally indispensable.

As for Aunt Mei, she had little sense of presence. After stepping forward to salute, she silently stepped aside, bowing her head and saying nothing.

"Uncle has come a long way, so why not settle down in the palace." Jiang Shaohua said with a smile: "Father has not seen his relatives for some time. This time it is just a good time to greet the uncle and talk about the brotherhood."

Lu Xuan responded with a smile: "I also have this plan."

I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what, Jiang Shaohua gave him enough dignity in front of Lu Cong. If something wrong was revealed, he wouldn't be able to hold his head high in front of the Lu family.

Lu Cong has been in officialdom for many years and has an extremely sharp mind. Seeing that Lu Xuan was extremely cautious in front of the princess, he noticed something strange.

Such respect, where is the closeness a father should have towards his daughter?
"Today is the Lantern Festival, which is also Shaohua's birthday." Lu Xuan said with a smile, "My cousin is here at the right time. We can first see the lively lantern festival in Nanyang County tonight."

Lu Cong gathered his thoughts and laughed loudly: "I really need to have a good experience. Thank you for your help, cousin."

Lu Cong settled down in the guest room of the palace, and happened to attend the family banquet of the palace that night.

The two elders, Chen and Feng, personally greeted Lu Cong and gave Lu Junma some dignity. After the dinner, the royal palace set off the Kongming lanterns.

The sky is full of lights, complementing the stars and making them dazzling.

Jiang Shaohua stared attentively, as if he was looking at his grandfather through the stars in the sky. Grandfather's happy laughter sounded in my ears.

Shaohua, you did a great job. I'm proud of you.

...(End of chapter)