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

This year, not only Qin Yunhe and Li Chang's families returned together, but also Gu Zhi's family.

There were many people and luggage in the group, as well as women and children, so the pace was slow. It was not until almost evening that Qin Yunhe returned home with his wife and children.

"Did you leave home late or get stuck on the road? How come you got home so late?"

Although they hadn't seen each other for a few months, Qin's mother waited anxiously for a whole day knowing that her son would be coming back today.

"Mother, you must be anxious waiting for me. There are so many people and so many things here, and we have to walk slowly on the road," Qin Yunhe helped his mother back to the house. "I was also anxious along the way. Ci'er has never been far away from home, and she kept crying on the way."

"Oh, that's how it is when the child is young," Mother Qin turned around to look at Qin Ci who was already asleep in Yu Ru's arms: "Did he fall asleep because he was tired from crying?"

"Well, I started crying as soon as I got on the road, and then I fell asleep."

Qin Zheng in Qin Yunhe's hand was much more well-behaved. He looked at Qin's mother, Lianhua and others curiously. He didn't cry or make a fuss, and didn't fall asleep. He also listened to him and called her grandma.

"Zheng'er is still a good boy. Do you still remember grandma?"

Everyone went into the house chatting and laughing.

In the evening, the cook prepared a table of dishes, and the family had a lively dinner and went to bed early.

The next morning, Qin Yunhe got up early, packed the holiday gifts for the teacher and put them on the carriage. Zhuzi drove the car and they rushed to the county town.

The servant who opened the door for Qin Yunhe this time was the same servant as last time. He recognized him as soon as he opened the door and quickly invited Qin Yunhe in.

"When the master came back yesterday, the master said that Mr. Qin would definitely come today, and he ordered me to guard the door early in the morning."

When Qin Yunhe heard that the master had asked people to wait since early morning, he quickened his pace.

The two men hurried into the inner courtyard, and Bisong was just coming out of the house.

"Mr. Qin is here."

"Brother Bisong." Qin Yunhe bowed and saluted: "Long time no see. Is the teacher in the room?"

"Yes, the master is waiting for you, please come in."

Qin Yunhe straightened his clothes and prepared to go in through the curtain, but Mr. Gu came out first, probably because he heard the noise outside.

"How did you get here?"

Qin Yunhe quickly bowed: "Teacher, I am here, and I am honored to meet you."

"Come in quickly, it's very cold outside."

"Teacher, how is your health?"

This winter is particularly cold. Qin Yunhe is still a little worried when he thinks about how his teacher caught a cold last time.

"I'm fine. I've always been in good health."

When Mr. Gu saw the New Year gifts Qin Yunhe brought, he roughly knew what they were and only asked about his best one.

"Did you bring the vegetable dumplings?"

Qin Yunhe understood and said with a smile: "I brought it. I know that you like to eat it, so you will definitely not forget this."

He put the things down and said, "I ate a delicious dried tofu dish over there, and I thought it would suit your taste, so I brought some here. Try it, and if you like it, I'll bring you more next time."

There was no outsider here, so Mr. Gu immediately asked Bisong to go to the kitchen and fill a plate.

As the teacher and the student talked, they each took a pair of chopsticks and tasted the food. Mr. Gu's eyes suddenly lit up: "It really suits my taste. Yunhe is really thoughtful."

Then he pretended to whisper, "More thoughtful than your senior brother."

Qin Yunhe naturally knew that the teacher was joking, and said with a smile: "Senior brother, you are kind-hearted, but you yourself have never eaten this dried tofu. This was made by one of my subordinates."

"Does your senior brother not know about this dried tofu?" Mr. Gu turned to Bisong and said, "Bisong, put it away and don't let Gu Zhi see it. I'll keep it and eat it secretly."

Qin Yunhe was amused by the teacher and laughed out loud.

I don’t know if it’s because his children and grandchildren are around him, the teacher is in a good mood and now he likes to joke more.

"Brother, have you gone out to visit old friends?"

"Yes, he can only visit his teachers and classmates a few days a year. You two are already pretty good, because Qunqing and the others haven't been able to come back for several years."

Mr. Gu sighed a little when he said this. Qin Yunhe hadn't seen those brothers for many years, so he couldn't help but sigh as well.

The teacher and student talked about Qin Yunhe's senior brothers, and finally mentioned that Qin Yunhe's term of office would be completed in the second year.

"… Even if there is no promotion in this plan, it doesn't matter. According to convention, most people will stay in their positions. You are still young, and you will naturally have a better future."

"Yes, thank you for your advice, teacher. I'm not in a hurry. It's been more than two years now, and I've only just gotten a little familiar with it. I may not be used to the transfer at this time."

Mr. Gu nodded.

Naturally, he also felt that Qin Yunhe was now less anxious and impatient, and he felt relieved.

"I wonder if my senior brother will be transferred this year."

It was because of his senior brother that he felt more confident and less flustered when he first took office. Now, thinking that his senior brother might be transferred, he felt very sad.

"It's the same with your senior brother. There's no need to worry about whether to move or stay. Just handle the official business at hand, and the people and the governor will see it."

Qin Yunhe nodded and decided not to think about it anymore.

The teacher and the student were talking until noon. Qin Yunhe accompanied the teacher for lunch before saying goodbye and leaving.

As soon as Qin Yunhe came out, he saw a lot of things piled on the back of the carriage.

"Wow, so many New Year's goods prepared."

These were all bought while Zhuzi was waiting for Qin Yunhe to go around the county town. His wife usually had to look after the children and mother-in-law, so although the family had prepared some New Year's goods, they were not complete, and they were all waiting for him to come back to prepare them.

Zhuzi smiled and said, "There are many children in my family, and many relatives are coming this year, so I bought more."

As he spoke, Zhuzi picked up a pair of small toys placed on the front board and said, "I think these two tumblers are quite interesting and exquisitely made. Let's give them to the two young masters to play with."

The two tumblers were made into the shape of old men, with white hair, big bellies, and were round and chubby. They looked really cute.

Qin Yunhe smiled and said, "Thank you for your testimony. They like this."

Qin Yunhe got on the car, and Zhuzi shouted and drove the car back.

After leaving the city and the carriage had been traveling for an unknown amount of time, Zhuzi suddenly said, "Sir, do you remember? This is where you brought me back to the village."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yunhe lifted the curtain and looked out, only to see an ox cart moving slowly in front of him. This section of the road was exactly where Qin Yunhe encountered the pillar and was told to get on the ox cart.

Qin Yunhe smiled: "Really, there is no change at all."

There was even a bullock cart right in front.

The driver of the ox cart in front heard the noise behind him, turned around to look at the horse-drawn carriage, and quickly drove the ox cart aside.

Zhuzi drove the horse-drawn carriage past the ox-drawn cart.

After a while, he said to Qin Yunhe: "Thanks to my meeting you, I probably wouldn't have survived."

Qin Yunhe was shocked: "Why do you say that?"

"I was in despair and didn't want to go back to the village. But the adults suddenly showed up and asked me to get on the ox cart. I felt better after I got on the cart. I remembered that I had a wife, children and mother at home, so I had to cheer up and keep living."

Zhuzi's tone was quite emotional, but there was one thing he didn't say: I never thought that I would be able to live like this today.