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

The letter Qin Yunhe sent home arrived not long before theirs, and his family only received the letter yesterday.

Now Qin Shi and his wife were the only ones at home. Upon learning that his uncle's family was coming back, they quickly ordered people to clean the courtyards and dry the bedding.

Unexpectedly, the bedding was still in the yard when Qin Yunhe and his group arrived home.

Qin Shi brought his wife to pay respects to his grandmother and paid his respects to his uncle and aunt, and then the family returned home in a lively atmosphere.

Now Qin Shi and his wife live in the east courtyard, while Qin Yunhe and his family live in the west courtyard. Although the two courtyards are separated by a wall, they are connected by a side door in the outer courtyard.

"Oh, Cong'er, he's grown so big." Mother Qin was delighted when she saw the little baby being held by the maid: "Come, let me hold him."

This was her first great-grandson, and the baby had just been born when she left home for Beijing.

"Can you call someone now? Call grandma."

"Is this Cong'er?"

Qin Yunhe did not live to see Qin Shi get married. Now that he sees his nephew again, his nephew is almost two years old, and he feels emotional again.

Even my nephew has a child.

The little baby didn't cry or make a fuss in Qin's mother's arms. He just stared with his big black eyes, looking at Qin Yunhe curiously.

"So good."

Qin Shi smiled and said, "He's so well behaved just after waking up, he's usually noisy."

"Your father hasn't seen his grandson yet, has he?"

"No. I thought that after this year's provincial examination, whether I passed or not, I would take my child to see it."

"Well, it's time to go and see him." Qin Si was in office and it was inconvenient for him to go home, so it would be better for them to go and visit him.

"When the time comes, I'll go to the capital to take the exam..."

The family was talking, and soon they heard voices outside the door. It turned out that Qin Chong came with his two younger brothers.

"Aunt San, you have always been in good health."

"It's fine, come in quickly."

Qin Lile laughed and said, "I just heard that you were coming back this morning. I didn't expect you to be home so soon. I didn't believe it when others told me that you had arrived."

"I left the capital as soon as I received the imperial edict. Letters travel slowly."

"Yunhe looks much more mature, haha."

Qin Yunhe smiled and said, "Yes, I have aged a lot, haha."

Qin Chong raised his eyebrows. After becoming a Beijing official, his cousin's demeanor and manner were very different from before, and even the way he spoke was different.

"How long will you stay at home this time?"

"Your Majesty has granted me a hundred days' leave, and I plan to return in early August."

Speaking of this year's provincial examination, Qin Chong, who is nearly 50 years old, has no intention of continuing to take the imperial examination. But Qin Yi plans to give it a try.

It would be a good opportunity to bring Qin Shi and Qin Jie along, so that the three uncles and nephews can keep each other company.

The family talked for a while. Qin Chong thought that his third aunt and cousin must be tired after traveling all the way, so he said goodbye with his brother.

The servants have already packed the luggage, beds, etc.

After traveling for most of the day, Qin's mother and the child were indeed exhausted, so they went back to their respective rooms to rest.

The next morning, Yu Ru got up early to make dried tofu and prepared a gift for Mr. Gu.

Qin Yunhe called Qin Zheng and Qin Ci and told them that they were going to pay a visit to their master.

Qin Yunhe was worried that the two children were too young and would make a scene when they saw the teacher. Now that they have become sensible and sensible, he thought he could take them to the teacher.

Qin Yunhe hadn't been here for several years, and he felt both anxious and nervous. He straightened his clothes in front of the teacher's house and told the two children to be obedient before he raised his hand and knocked on the door.

Since Qin Yunhe wanted to return to his hometown, he naturally wrote a letter to his teacher, but he didn't know whether the teacher received it.

Soon, footsteps were heard from inside, and the door opened with a creak, revealing Bisong's face.

Bisong's face immediately broke into a smile: "Mr. Qin is home? I just received the letter the day before yesterday."

Seeing that it was Bisong who opened the door, Qin Yunhe thought that the teacher must have received the letter and was waiting for him to come.

"I was in a hurry to come back. I wrote the letter and left Beijing soon after. Brother Bisong, long time no see. I hope you and the teacher are doing well."

"All is well, all is well," Bisong read the testimony while the brothers stood obediently behind him: "This is... the young master of Langjun's family?"

Qin Yunhe hurriedly said, "Zheng'er, Ci'er, meet Uncle Bisong."

The two children bowed obediently and said, "Hello, Uncle Bisong."

When Qin Yunhe became a disciple, he was only thirteen years old. Now the child has grown up so much. Bisong was deeply moved when he saw it.

Bisong led Qin Yunhe inside: "Master has been looking forward to seeing you back so soon. He must be very happy."

Qin Yunhe was also anxious and couldn't help but quicken his pace.

As soon as Bisong entered the inner courtyard, he shouted, "Sir, look, who's here?"

Qin Yunhe saw the teacher sitting on the rattan chair in the corridor at a glance. At this sight, Qin Yunhe felt a pain in his heart and almost cried.

However, after not seeing him for three years, the teacher's hair and beard had turned much whiter, and he looked older than Qin Yunhe had ever seen.

Mr. Gu was a little sleepy in the rattan chair. He raised his eyelids and looked over when he heard Bisong calling him.

Qin Yunhe put down his things, walked a few steps to the corridor and knelt down: "The unworthy disciple Qin Wen greets the teacher. I have been away from home for a long time and have not been able to pay my respects to you. I deserve to die."

Qin Zheng and Qin Ci also knelt down and kowtowed along with their father.

Mr. Gu finally woke up and stood up in surprise: "What?! Get up quickly."

Mr. Gu helped Qin Yunhe up and looked him over: "Very good, very good, much calmer."

Then he looked at the two little men who stood up together: "Is this the testimony?"

The two little men shouted together, "Hello, Grandpa Master."

"Okay. Bisong, bring two more stools."

Qin Yunhe first helped the teacher sit back on the rattan chair before sitting down on the square stool on the side.

Mr. Gu pulled Qin Zheng over and asked, "Have you been to school?"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Yes. My brother and I study at Yuxian Academy."

Mr. Gu nodded: "Yuxian Academy, it's good. The teachers there are all well-educated people."

Qin Ci asked curiously: "Grandpa Master, how do you know the teacher of our academy?"

Mr. Gu smiled and said, "Master Grandpa also lived in the capital before."

"How is the teacher now?"

"Very well. My body is still strong."

Mr. Gu said this, but his actions could not deceive anyone. Qin Yunhe had just discovered that the teacher was now much slower in his movements.

I couldn't help feeling sad, but I didn't dare show it.

Mr. Gu was really happy and ordered, "Bisong, ask the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes. I want to have a good talk with Yun He at noon today."

Qin Yunhe said quickly: "I also brought fermented rice and dried tofu."

"Okay, this is what I'm waiting for, haha."

Qin Yunhe told his teacher about his experience as an inspector over the past year. Mr. Gu was very happy and pleased that his students had made achievements and could not help but praise them.

The teacher and student hadn't seen each other for a few years and talked a lot. With Qin Zheng and Qin Ci saying some childish words from time to time, the atmosphere was very happy and warm.

At noon, Qin Yunhe had lunch with the teacher. Seeing that the teacher was a little tired, he did not stay long and said goodbye with the two children.

Mr. Gu was indeed a little tired and did not try to persuade the guest to stay.