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A person in a crisp white coat paired with black trousers and wearing layered cloth shoes approached energetically, a smile on their face like never before.
"You're back, my dear!" Zhou greeted happily.
This person was her husband, Zheng Hao, who worked as an assistant at the Grain Shop. He had just returned from work and happened to overhear his wife's teasing remarks about their two children at the door.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Zhou put down what she was holding and rushed over. "So, this morning when I left..." She recounted everything that had happened that day to Zheng Hao.
"Well, the two kids are still drooling just thinking about it."
"Hahaha, you’re right! They are little gluttons." He picked up both children, one in each arm.
"Giggling~~~~~~" The sound of their laughter echoed in the yard. What could be better than a happy family of four enjoying their time together?
At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Zhou brushed off her sleeves and opened the door, only to be taken aback. "What brings you two young ladies here?" she asked, a bit flustered.
"Sister Zhou, our young lady sent us to bring you some snacks. Big Kid wanted to come along to try some too."
"Oh no, you’re too kind!" The snacks were intricately crafted like flowers and looked exquisite; they certainly wouldn't come cheap. "These are too precious; you should take them back and enjoy them yourselves." After all, in her eyes, these treats were something they could never afford.
She felt uncomfortable accepting something without giving anything in return.
At that moment, Chunyu's lively and talkative nature shone through. "Sister-in-law, these are a special thank-you from our young lady. If you don’t accept them, we won’t know how to report back."
"Right! Even if you don’t want them, there are still two kids here who would love them, right?" Chunyu squatted down to meet the little girl who had run over with her bottom in the air.
"Yes, yes! Thank you, Sister Chunyu!" With that, Zhou found it impossible to refuse any longer since the two little ones had already agreed. "You really know how to tempt me; I can't resist them. Thank you so much for this, Chunyu."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. As long as you like it. By the way, our Aunt Xu heard that your embroidery skills are particularly good and is thinking of coming over to learn from you in a couple of days."
"Feel free to come anytime; I'm usually at home," Zhou replied without hesitation, not considering the possibility that others might imitate her designs.
Zhou's man remained silent, listening to the women chat. After Summer Lotus left, he asked, "Are those two maids the ones you encountered today?"
"Yes, they live at the very end of the alley, in those two courtyards that have been empty for quite a while. I don't know their background, but they came from Lingjiang Province, which is quite far away."
Just like the villagers who had never traveled far, they lived in the capital but had also never been to such distant places.
After hearing this, Zheng Hao fell silent, his mind replaying the gossip he had heard from the shop assistants today.
"Child's mother, if I'm not mistaken, the one living in the alley is the newly appointed Fifth-Rank Medical Officer who was promoted directly four ranks from a Seventh-Rank County Magistrate."
In places like this where business is conducted, gossip is abundant. Yang Yichen, this young man who jumped four ranks, had already stirred up quite a commotion in court.
And when those officials returned home, whether in praise or anger, this news would inevitably reach the ears of their servants, causing rumors to spread rapidly in the marketplace.
Upon hearing her man's words, Zhou's eyes widened in surprise. "Is that really true? A Fifth-Rank official?"
Don't judge her for being inexperienced just because she has long hair; she had seen many high-ranking officials on the streets before, but they were always out of reach—she even had to lower her voice when speaking to them.
She just never expected to have such close contact with an official's family.
"It shouldn't be wrong. The shop assistants were all discussing this today. If he came from Lingjiang Province's Linyi County, then it's highly likely to be true."
"Why did they come to this poorer place? They should be living near those officials' homes."
"That's beyond our guess. Never mind, as long as we don't offend them."
However, they did not expect that just a small favor would bring them immense surprise.
In Liu Qingxi's side, Liu Qingyan had gone to bed early, as there was still more to do tomorrow.
Meanwhile, in the capital, many officials' residences were bustling.
"That Old Man is really furious. How could the emperor be so foolish over a nobody?" A middle-aged man in official robes frowned deeply.
In another courtyard, covering dozens of acres, the winding paths led those gathering information to circle around repeatedly.
"I sensed two years ago that this young man was extraordinary. I didn't expect it to be true. He has already reached heights that many take decades to achieve; such a person can only be courted." This man was quite astute.
He knew that if things went poorly, the young man would remember him deeply, leading to more trouble in the future.
Conversely, some held different views. They couldn't stand seeing their hard-earned positions easily taken by Yang Yichen: "Let him wait!"
Even more so, some wished to arrange a marriage with the youngest Yang Yichen, hoping to marry off their daughters for a promising future.
Yang Yichen was unaware of these people's thoughts. Even if he knew, he would not change his original intentions.
High office and generous salary could be obtained through his own efforts; he completely relied on no one else.
No matter when, his views from two years ago would not change.
Do not underestimate her just because she has long hair and limited experience. Although he has seen many high-ranking officials on the streets, none of them are within reach; even their voices must be lowered.
He just did not expect to have such close contact with the family members of officials.
"There shouldn't be any mistake. The shop assistants have been discussing this matter today. If he came from Lingjiang Province, Linyi County, then it's highly likely that it's correct."
"But why would they come to this poorer place? They should be living near those officials' homes."
"That's beyond our guess. Forget it; as long as we don't offend them, it's fine."
However, they did not expect that just one small favor would bring them immense surprise.
Over here, Liu Qingxi had already gone to rest early, while Liu Qingyan still had to continue her busy schedule tomorrow.
Meanwhile, in the capital city, there were numerous official residences.
"This is really infuriating for the Old Man. Just a nobody, how could the Emperor be so foolish?" A middle-aged man dressed in official robes frowned deeply.
In another courtyard, covering dozens of acres, winding paths led to secluded areas, causing those who were gathering information to circle around repeatedly.
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