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Chapter 259
This Lantern Festival and Sweet Potato Festival was very successful.Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Pu's secret sex this time also made them feel extremely refreshed.

After the office opened on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Cui Pu got busy again.It is also a matter of arranging spring plowing, preparing sweet potato seedlings and other items for other counties, and dispatching villagers with experience in growing sweet potatoes to help.On the other hand, he also took the initiative to write a letter to Zuo Zhifu, requesting to build roads for the towns below Tianchang County.

The Zuo Zhifu submitted his memorial, and after several layers of approval, the Yangzhou government allocated [-] guan, plus Tianchang County's own taxes, and Cui Pu's own subsidies, and the wide avenues were like this There are more and more in Tianchang County, stretching to all parts of the county.When it comes to harvest time, the output of Tianchang County is also sent to the county seat as quickly as possible, and then transferred to Yangzhou Prefecture.

This year can be said to be the smoothest year for Cui Pu since he arrived in Tianchang County.

With the foundation of the previous two years, the common people all trusted his ability. As long as he said a word, everyone would roll up their sleeves and work without saying a word; the Zuo Zhifu also supported his actions.So although this year has been busy, seeing that the economic income of the county is getting higher and higher, and the lives of the people are getting better and better, he is extremely proud in his heart.

Time flies so fast when you are busy.

In a blink of an eye, it was the second half of October.An imperial decree came from Chang'an—the sage called Cui Pu, the magistrate of Tianchang County, Yangzhou Prefecture, back to Chang'an to report on his duties!
Cui Pu immediately packed up the money and brought Mu Jiaojiao back to Chang'an years ago.

This farewell has already been two years.

Returning to Chang'an City, the high red brick walls remain the same as in the past, and the bustling crowds of people on the streets have not diminished at all.However, the state of mind of the two of them has changed a lot.

Back at Cui's mansion, this time it was Cui Jia, the eldest son of the Cui family, who came out to greet them in person.Seeing Cui Pu, he took the initiative to punch Cui Pu on the shoulder: "Brother, you really deserve it! The things you did in Yangzhou are widely circulated in Chang'an City, and almost everyone is full of praise. I used to call myself the son of Cui Ge when I went out, but now I just need to say that I am the magistrate brother of Tianchang County, and they will treat me with extra courtesy!"

Cui Pu smiled lightly: "Brother, what you said... In the past four years, haven't you done a good job in the province? Although I am far away in Yangzhou, I often hear that you are a province in the province. All the school clerks are outstanding in their talents and learning, and even wrote several memorials to the sage with their own handwriting, which was praised several times by the sage. These four years of performance evaluation have been top-notch, and you must be promoted in the next year!"

"Isn't it the same for you? And speaking of it in detail, what you do locally is more practical than me, and you put in much more effort than me. This time, the time is less than three years, and the sage personally summoned you Back to Chang'an, there must be a better place to arrange for you." Cui Feng laughed.

For this younger brother, he said in his heart that it was impossible not to be jealous.It's just that Dad is right, there are two brothers, one in the center and the other in the local area, each seeking a different future.The two brothers help each other and make progress together, so that the Boling Cui family can develop better and better.

Moreover, he has seen Cui Pu's dedication in the past three years, and he has also asked himself - if he were in his situation, he could give as much as he did, and in just three years Has a penniless county turned into such a glorious appearance today?

the answer is negative.It's not that he doesn't have this ability, but that he doesn't have the brains of Cui Pu, and he will never put down his body to mingle with the villagers like Cui Pu.This fundamentally eliminated the possibility of him being a magistrate.He can only hang out in the central government for the rest of his life.

The two brothers who have become officials have a common language, and there is endless talk after entering the door.In addition, Mr. Cui Ge still had a lot of questions to ask him, so Cui Pu followed his elder brother and left.

Mu Jiaojiao went back to their courtyard accompanied by several people from the Zheng family.

The next day, Cui Pu went to the Ministry of Households to check Mao, and Bingming himself had returned to Chang'an.

On the third day, an oral oracle from the sage came from the palace, saying that the husband and wife had an audience.

Cui Pu and Mu Jiaojiao hurriedly changed their clothes and went to the palace.

This time, they did not separate anyhow, but went to Tai Chi Palace together.

Accompanying the saint is still Concubine Wu Hui.

"Little Cui Aiqing, you did a great job in Yangzhou. You did not live up to my expectations. I am very happy!" After the two saluted, the sage smiled and said to the side, "Come on, give me your little one!" Cui Aiqing and Mrs. Cui give the seat."

It is really a supreme honor to be given a seat in the Tai Chi Hall.

Cui Pu and Mu Jiaojiao hurriedly saluted and thanked each other before they both sat down.

Afterwards, the saint naturally asked Cui Pu about the specific matters of sweet potato planting, and Cui Pu answered honestly.Hearing Cui Pu talk about the grand occasion of the Sweet Potato Festival in Tianchang County, the saint couldn't help laughing and said: "You really did a good job! It even greatly exceeded my expectations. It seems that I asked you to go to Tianchang County to be the county magistrate The decision was absolutely correct!"

Concubine Wu Hui also smiled and said: "The sage is right. Little Cui County Magistrate really deserves to be the lord of the Cui family in Boling. His vision and demeanor are different. Even if he is a concubine, his skills are much better than those of other families. Unlike my nephew, who is also going to be a county magistrate, he did a mess. Hey, the sweet potatoes in other places in Yangzhou are obviously grown well, but the yield there is much worse than others! It’s really embarrassing Already!"

"My concubine, don't think too much. He is still young after all. A child who has just become an official can do everything as well as little Cui Aiqing? And in the past three years, hasn't he been doing better and better? Alright, at least you haven't made any mistakes this year, haven't you?" The saint quickly comforted her.

Concubine Wu Hui sighed again: "That being said, I'm also a county magistrate. From the time I went to the magistrate, Xiao Cui's achievements have been unceasingly dazzling, but my nephew has nothing to show for it. After thinking about it, I still feel ashamed to see people.”

While talking, she hurriedly smiled at Cui Pu: "Little magistrate Cui, although my nephew is arrogant, he actually wants to do things for the people just like you. If something happens again in the future, he won't understand Just teach him patiently, and don’t just ignore him because he casually said that he doesn’t need it anymore. In fact, what he said was out of anger, so you don’t have to take it to heart. Otherwise, the two of them will end up being angry The common people suffer, why do you say this is necessary?"

When Cui Pu heard this, his eyes turned cold—this Concubine Wu Hui is really sinister.On the surface, they were trying to say good things to Wu Lixin, but in fact, they seized the opportunity to sue him in front of the saint!

But the saint listened to his ears, and really put away his smiling face: "Speaking of this, I have to talk about you, Xiao Cui Aiqing. Xiao Wu Aiqing can be regarded as I watched him grow up. I know his temperament. He is trying to save face. Even if you do something wrong, you refuse to admit defeat. You two have always been at odds with each other, and I understand this. But because of a little temper between you, you didn't send sweet potato seedlings and experienced people to Hailing County for advice. , this fault is still yours."

In his size ah!Obviously the surname Wu refused to accept his kindness, okay?Believe it or not, if he had wanted to help Hailing County at that time, the surname Wu would have ridiculed him severely!Scold him for being sentimental!
It's not like he's full, so why ask for trouble?
He just made the most natural and happiest choice.But why now, when it comes to Concubine Wu Hui's mouth, it becomes him avenging his personal revenge and venting his anger on the well-being of the people?

Cui Pu was very upset, but in front of the saint, he had to grit his teeth and admit his mistake: "Yes, I know my mistake. I will definitely change it in the future."

"If you know your mistakes, you can correct them. There is nothing good about it. I just knew that you are a good little Cui Aiqing!" The sage immediately praised with a smile.

Concubine Wu Hui also smiled happily.

While speaking, a servant came in to report: "Hejian County King is here."

"Invite him to come here!" The saint was overjoyed immediately, and hurriedly shouted.

Seeing this, Cui Pu couldn't help wondering—what kind of character is this Hejian County King, how could he make the saint so happy?But he seems to have never heard of this name!
Soon, the sound of light footsteps came from outside.Looking back quietly, he was also shocked there for a moment——

What a handsome gentleman!
Slender in stature and indifferent in bearing, he was dressed in a moon-white robe and matched with a folding fan. He walked all the way, as if a banished immortal descended to earth, only to step on a cloud under his feet.The facial features are so picturesque that it is difficult to describe them in words.There is obviously no expression on his face, but it is something that people will never tire of seeing, and they can't look away no matter what.

Such a person, just looking at him standing in front of him, is an extremely eye-catching picture scroll, even if he is a man who can't give birth to the slightest jealousy, he can only admire again and again.

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he quickly turned his head away, and sure enough, he found that Mu Jiaojiao's eyes fell on this person at some point.

Her eyes stared at his face obsessively, her whole spirit seemed to be hooked away, and she could only passively move with his progress.

Cui Pu's heart sank suddenly - he was unhappy!

(End of this chapter)