HLnovel Chapter 1100 You have to call me dad!
Chapter 1100 You have to call me dad!
On the way back to the county government office, Shen Zheng was observing the changes in the county, while Xu Yunyan rode a horse parallel to the carriage.
Many shops along the road have renovated their facades.
A line was drawn outside the shops. Xu Yunyan said that this was a new rule he and the merchants had set.
Inside the line is the area where the street is used by shops to display their goods, while outside the line is the public area for people and vehicles to pass through.
Merchants have borrowed the streets and must abide by the rules of the streets - the streets outside the shops are under the jurisdiction of the shops, and they must be cleaned up in time if they are dirty, and they must be reported in time if they are missing or damaged.
In addition, there is a bamboo trash basket at the door of each shop for passers-by to throw away their garbage. The trash basket is emptied every day and no garbage is left overnight.
For example, at this moment, the trash can is empty.
Shen Zheng also saw that there was a "convenience box" every hundred steps on the main street.
Xu Yunyan said that the boxes were filled with small items such as linen and hemp ropes for use by merchants from other places. He also said that county residents would open the boxes from time to time to add things.
Shen Zheng was surprised: "It's been left like this, and it hasn't been stolen?"
"It's been stolen." Xu Yunyan said naturally, "Mostly by people from other counties. It's just some linen and rope. It won't make the county poor, nor will it make them rich. I just hope... occasionally I can help those who are truly in need."
Shen Zheng's face was filled with even more surprise: "This... doesn't sound like something you would say."
Her impression of Xu Yunyan was that he was a little indifferent and rigid. Most of the things he did for the county were out of "responsibility" rather than "kindness".
Could it be that... Xu Yunyan changed his personality during the time she was away?
"Because Li Zheng Zhou said that if the county does more good deeds, it will accumulate merit for you." Zhao Xiu rode his horse to the window and exposed Xu Yunyan's past: "Xu Zhubu immediately agreed, saying that the county is not short of this little money..."
Good deeds......
Shen Zheng tried hard to understand these two words.
A moment later, the carriage arrived at the county government office with the people holding lanterns to see it off.
Lanterns were hung high at the gate of the county government office, and the orange-red light illuminated the faces of Uncle Lai and others, and also reflected their excitement.
Shen Zheng got out of the car, her eyes unconsciously falling on the plaque above the door lintel.
She missed Tongan County for several days and nights.
She has come back.
......
An hour later, the news that "Lord Shen has returned to the county" had spread to Quanyang County.
Fang family.
Fang Hengyuan was pacing back and forth in the main hall, muttering something to himself.
This was the scene Fang Wenxiu saw when he came in from outside the hall.
He asked, "Father, why did you call your son here so late at night..."
"Lady Shen is back!" Fang Hengyuan strode towards him, his face flushed with excitement: "Xiu'er, Lady Shen is back! She really didn't stay in Shangjing, she went back to Tongan County!"
"What?!" Fang Wenxiu's face was filled with joy, as if he couldn't believe it. The next moment, he hurriedly asked, "Father, is this news true?"
"It's absolutely true!" Fang Hengyuan clutched Fang Wenxiu's sleeve tightly and said excitedly, "Xiu'er, hurry up and prepare the gifts. Tomorrow morning, we two will personally deliver them to the Tongan County Government Office!"
Fang Wenxiu heard: "Xiu'er, quickly prepare the treasures. We will personally take the stolen goods to bribe Lord Shen!"
He hesitated: "This...Father, what reason do we have for giving gifts this time?"
Looking back, they have used almost every possible excuse.
As for why it can still be used this time...
Fang Wenxiu had a headache.
"You're stupid!" Fang Hengyuan raised his hand and pointed in the direction of Tong'an County. "This time, your brother went out with Lord Shen to see the world. He might have caused Lord Shen a lot of trouble. Isn't it reasonable for us to give Lord Shen some small gifts to express our gratitude?"
Fang Wenxiu seemed slightly shaken, but still said, "Fang Ziyan's excuse...is so overused."
He really wanted to come up with a new excuse, but his heart was beating too fast and he couldn't think of one.
Fang Hengyuan gave him a look of disdain: "It doesn't matter if the trick is old, as long as it works. Son, you're still too young. Go and get ready."
Fang Wenxiu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
He had just taken two steps outside the hall when he suddenly thought of something. He turned back and asked, "Father, do you think...will Lord Shen get a promotion during his trip to the capital? I've heard rumors about Lord Shen before, and they say...that the Emperor appreciates him very much."
If Lord Shen gets promoted, then the gifts to be sent to the Tongan County Government will need to be carefully considered.
Fang Hengyuan hissed and said unsurely, "That shouldn't be the case...right? If Lord Shen gets promoted, why would he come back? Isn't that just wishful thinking?"
Fang Wenxiu shook his head. "Father, you don't understand Lord Shen. If it were any other official, they would definitely not return to their hometown, but Lord Shen is different. She cares deeply about the people of Tongan. Even if she gets promoted, she is very likely to come back."
Fang Hengyuan couldn't understand this behavior and fell silent.
Just as the father and son were staring at each other, the servant crawled to the hall door.
"Master! He's back! The young master is back!"
"Zi Yan is back?" Fang Hengyuan was shocked and strode out of the hall, muttering, "It's late at night, maybe Zi Yan made Lord Shen unhappy and was sent back..."
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure came into his sight.
"Father! Brother! I'm back!" Fang Ziyan was holding a brocade box, panting, with a few strands of hair on his forehead.
Seeing Fang Ziyan's miserable appearance, Fang Hengyuan's heart sank slightly, and he moved forward step by step to Fang Ziyan.
Looking at Fang Ziyan's tall stature, he was shocked to realize that he and his son had been separated for several months.
"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back..."
If you think about it carefully, as long as the person comes back, everything else... is not that important.
Fang Ziyan chuckled, holding the brocade box with his head held high and chest puffed out, saying, "Father, I passed the exam and became a scholar!"
Fang Hengyuan nodded, and as he led him into the hall and sat him down, he praised him, "My son has made great progress and has become a man of honor."
Fang Ziyan chuckled again: "Then... Dad, do you still remember what you promised me before?"
He has been looking forward to this for a long time!
Fang Hengyuan was stunned for a moment, thought for a moment and asked, "What is it? A small allowance increase? Or... a big banquet? As long as you ask, Dad will satisfy you."
"Really?" Fang Ziyan sat up straight and cleared his throat. "Then I'll tell you."
The more Fang Hengyuan looked at him, the more he liked him. He smiled and said, "Go ahead, Dad is listening."
Fang Ziyan raised his head and said, "You have to call me dad!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Hengyuan and Fang Wenxiu stood up at the same time, one untied his belt and the other grabbed a chair.
Fang Hengyuan cursed: "I think it's been too long since you've been beaten, your skin is itching!"