Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

It’s New Year’s Eve in a blink of an eye, and the sound of firecrackers has never stopped since morning.

The busiest people on New Year's Eve are Yuru and Qin's mother. They are busy preparing the offerings and fruits in the morning, and start making dumplings in the afternoon.

Qin Yunhe couldn't help much, so he took his daughter to put up Spring Festival couplets and set off firecrackers.

Qin Yunhe applied the paste and lifted his daughter holding the Spring Festival couplets up high: "Okay, put it up. Put it on the top first. When you're done, daddy will check to see if it's straight."

Ruyi pasted the top of the Spring Festival couplets and said, "Dad, take a look."

Qin Yunhe put his daughter down a little and took a look at her.

"Come down a little to the left..."

Ruyi reached down and pulled it back.

Look again.

"A little further down the left side."

Ruyi pushed down again.

Qin Yunhe looked up again and laughed: "Bao, did you get left and right wrong, huh?"

Ruyi also laughed.

Qin Yunhe put down his arms and turned his daughter over to hug her. He raised one hand to adjust the couplet, and after it was adjusted, he smoothed the bottom of the couplet a little bit.

Ruyi also helped him, and after working for a long time, the two of them finally finished pasting a pair of Spring Festival couplets.

In recent years, Qin Yunhe has been busy with her studies, and it is rare for the father and daughter to have such time together. Although it is tiring, they are not in a hurry.

The father and daughter took great pains to paste up the Spring Festival couplets on the main house and the side rooms, then went out to continue pasting them on the front door, which inevitably led to another burst of joy.

"Uncle."

The father and son were happily adjusting the Spring Festival couplets when they heard Fan Hong's voice behind them.

Fan Hong has grown very fast in the past two years. I haven't seen him for a few months, but I can vaguely feel that he is taller and thinner than last time.

"Hong'er is here." Qin Yunhe put his daughter down and said, "Come on, go see your aunt first. Your aunt is making dumplings. I'll finish pasting the last bit first."

Fan Hong went to say hello, and Qin Yunhe quickened his pace to put up the last few Spring Festival couplets.

"grown ups."

Qin Yunhe turned around in surprise, only to see Zhuzi and his eldest son Zhao Ping standing behind him.

"Zhu Zi? Why are you here at this time? What's the matter?"

The two of them had already agreed on the day to go back. Normally, even if they wanted to pay New Year's greetings, it would have to be tomorrow. Why did they come now when they were so busy?

"Sir, this is it. My boy is almost twelve years old, and I want to go to the capital to broaden my horizons. Do you think it is possible to let him go there and serve as your servant?"

Zhuzi originally wanted to wait until after the Chinese New Year to discuss this matter.

Unexpectedly, his wife heard that many people came to see Qin Yunhe in the past two days, and was afraid that someone would say that Qin Yunhe had accepted someone else, and it would be difficult for them to talk to him again.

Qin Yunhe frowned and said to Zhuzi, "Didn't Zigao say that he would find a way to get the river beach back after the New Year? If you're not at home by then, how will your wife, a woman, take care of several children?"

"Sir, the land has been taken away. How can we take it back just because we want it? Zhao Ping has grown up and there is no land at home. We can't just keep wandering around like this."

Qin Yunhe had rejected several people in the past two days. He thought that when Yu Ru and the others arrived there, he would buy two maids to serve tea and water.

He already has a servant by his side, and that boy is diligent and dutiful.

The people Li Chang brought with him were all very capable, and together with Zhuzi, they were enough.

There was no way he could replace all the original staff in the hall. When it came to doing their job, they were more knowledgeable.

Qin Yunhe thought about it and said with some embarrassment: "As for the servant, now I have He Sheng by my side. You know that boy works very efficiently. I am used to him."

Zhao Ping saw that Qin Yunhe didn't want to take him in, so he quickly bowed and said, "Sir, please take me in. I don't want monthly salary, I just want to see the world. If I can't be a servant, I can do odd jobs in the government office."

Zhuzi also said, "Yes, sir. The main thing is to let the child see the world so that he won't be bullied in the future. Zhao Ping is also efficient at work, and you see he has grown up since he was a child. If there is anything wrong, you can just tell him and give him instructions. If he doesn't listen, just tell me and I will deal with him."

Qin Yunhe felt a headache: "You guys go back first, let me think about it."

Originally Zhuzi felt it was not a good idea to continue begging and wanted to take his son back first, but Zhao Ping refused to give up easily.

"My Lord, please accept me." Zhao Ping glanced at Ruyi who was quietly looking up at the adults talking, and said, "My father said that after the New Year, you have to take your wife and daughter to the capital.

When the young lady gets there, she won't be able to find anyone to play with, and how can she adapt to the unfamiliar maids and servants? My lord, you must be worried.

I am from the same village after all, and I have taken Ruyi out to play before, so am I not better than them?"

As he spoke, Zhao Ping bent down slightly and looked at Ruyi: "Ruyi, do you recognize me?"

Ruyi nodded: "Brother Ping."

Zhao Ping quickly looked up at Qin Yunhe.

Qin Yunhe would not be moved by any other reason, but he was really moved by this reason.

He is not familiar with the place, let alone being happy, he will have to adapt to the environment once he gets there.

After hesitating for a while, Qin Yunhe finally nodded: "Okay. Then you pack up in advance and go with us after the New Year. Yueyin will be the same as Hesheng."

Zhao Ping was overjoyed to see Qin Yunhe agreed, and bowed deeply again: "Thank you, sir."

Zhuzi also bowed and said, "Thank you, sir."

After seeing Zhuzi and his son off, Qin Yunhe found Fan Hong standing inside the door watching quietly.

"Why are you out again? Come inside. I've finished pasting here."

The men returned to the side room and sat down, and Qin Yunhe asked.

"Have you set up the altar at home?"

"It's ready. I helped with it."

“Are you almost done making the dumplings?”

“I’m almost done wrapping.”

It can be seen that Fan Hong is very happy to see Qin Yunhe, but the father and son don't have as much to talk about as before.

"How do you feel about taking classes with the teacher now?"

Fan Hong nodded: "Master, you taught me very well. I didn't understand before, but now I know that you are very attentive."

Qin Yunhe nodded.

He knew the school that Fan Hong attended, and the teacher there was indeed very dedicated.

Qin Yunhe wanted to say a few more words of encouragement, but Fan Hong suddenly asked, "Uncle, can I go to the city with you after the New Year?"

Qin Yunhe felt a headache again and said firmly, "No! Why don't you study hard and come with me to the capital city?"

What does this child think about every day?

"Wouldn't it be better for me to go to the capital to study with my uncle?"

Fortunately, I wanted to study with him, but...

"My uncle is busy with official duties every day and has no time to teach you. Didn't you also say that the teacher taught you very attentively?"

Fan Hong lowered his head and said gloomily, "The teacher taught me very well, but I want to go to the city to study with my uncle."

Qin Yunhe suddenly thought of something and asked, "Have your parents quarreled again recently?"

It's been so long and the couple still haven't reconciled.

Fan Hong shook his head and said, "No, my mother has stopped arguing with my father recently."

"That's not a good idea. Just study hard with your parents. When you grow up, you may not have time to spend more time with your family."

These are Qin Yunhe's heartfelt words and personal feelings.

Fan Hong lowered his head and was silent for a while, then said, "Is it not okay for me to stay for a few days and then come back?"

"Hong'er, it's not that your uncle doesn't want you to go. It's just that I really don't have time to teach you. If it delays your studies, your uncle will feel bad."

"Then why can Yuge'er do it?"

Qin Yunhe was a little confused: "Brother Yu didn't go with me either. He is also taking classes with the teacher at home now."

"But I met Yu Ge'er before, and he said that after the New Year he would go to the capital to take classes with you..."

Qin Yunhe rubbed his forehead helplessly, knowing that Yu Ge'er was just talking to himself again.

"Brother Yu, I won't let him go either. Your uncle really doesn't have time to teach you. Now is the best time for you to study. It will be too late to regret it if you delay."

Fan Hong had heard Yuger say that he would go to the provincial capital after the New Year, and after seeing Zhao Ping persuade Qin Yunhe, he made up his mind to tell his uncle.

Unexpectedly, I still failed to convince my uncle.

Fan Hong lowered his head in disappointment.

Qin Yunhe looked at Fan Hong who was looking dejected again and couldn't help but sigh again.

What a headache.