The sun that wanders above the nine heavens all day long is born on the earth after all, and the closer it is to the ground, the more it looks like a child about to return home.

Pear Blossom looked at the two riders standing quietly in the light of the sunset in front of her, and asked softly, "Lady, are there officials and little ladies in front?" ”

Ah Shen looked up at the front, although he was facing the sun, fortunately it was not dazzling, and he could barely see the two people on the horse in front of him in the halo.

Duan Fang was wearing regular clothes and had carefully cleaned up, but he couldn't wash away the vicissitudes of the middle-aged man no matter what. Duan Yunjie is still dressed in men's clothes, but there is a different taste of heroism in her handsomeness.

The man in front of him is no longer what he was more than ten years ago, and it is even difficult to find a shadow, and his daughter is not like himself at all, but Ah Shen smiled and said, "Yes, let Yingbo go faster." ”

Pear Blossom looked at the strange two people in front of her, although she was full of suspicion, she didn't dare to doubt Ah Shen's words anyway, and said to Yingbo who was driving the car: "It's time to get there, let's hurry up!" ”

The ox cart is an ox cart after all, and no matter how much you urge, it still looks lazy, squeaking and kicking the clay on the ground, and slowly moving towards the sunset.

Duan Fang stepped forward and bent down to look at Ah Shen in the car, his face was still the same as more than ten years ago, but his face was pale and depressed, leaning on the ox cart and looking at him with a smile.

The two looked at each other for a long time, and Duan Fang finally only said, "I'm back." ”

"I'm back." A thousand words are all in this sentence in the end, just like the little daughter-in-law who went back to her parents' house for a few days to go home and look at her husband and children.

Duan Fang straightened up and turned his horse to walk in front of the ox cart.

Ah Shen looked at Duan Yunjie, who was riding quietly on the horse next to him, and said softly, "Ah Yun has also grown so big." Immediately bumpy. Let's sit in the car. ”

Duan Yunjie felt that she had tears to flow out. Finally, he held back, got off the horse, got into the ox cart, and leaned next to Ah Shen.

The glow of the evening was reflected on Ah Shen, and her whole person was like an illusory, unreal in Duan Yunjie's eyes, as if she had accidentally flown away with this glow.

Ah Shen looked at Duan Yunjie and said softly, "Seeing that you are living well, I am relieved." INTERVIEWER How have you been all these years? Tell me about it. ”

The ox cart babbled forward against the setting sun. In the car, Duan Yunjie leaned on Ah Shen's side and whispered the story of herself and her father over the years.

After more than ten years of separation, the reunion is just plain, but this blandness is something they have never had.

The back office of Menzhou specially repaired a small courtyard to settle Duan Fang's family.

Xu Ping originally wanted to do his best to be a landlord and pick up the wind for Ah Shen's return, but Duan Fang refused, saying that he didn't want to disturb others, and Ah Shen was unwell and couldn't stand the noise.

Had dinner. A family of three sat in the hall and gossiped. Duan Fang and Ah Shen are talking about the current situation in Chungju, and they also talk about the affairs of Ruhe County and Taiping County. Never mention the past ten years.

Duan Yunjie interjected occasionally, and soon found that her thinking was not in tune with her parents at all, so she obediently stopped interjecting, but echoed her existence from time to time.

Xu Ping hesitated for a while, ate and drank two cups of tea before turning to Duan Fang's small courtyard.

After the pear blossom was announced, she led Xu Ping to the outside of the hall and said in a low voice: "Official, the lady is unwell and can't stay up late, don't stay longer." ”

Xu Ping nodded: "I understand." ”

Pear Blossom said again: "I am a barbarian, I don't know the rules of your Han people since I was a child, I have something to say, don't go to my heart if you offend the magistrate." ”

After saying this, Xu Ping was allowed to enter the living room.

Seeing Xu Ping come in, Duan Fang's family all got up and saluted.

Xu Ping said: "Everyone is not an outsider, you don't have to be polite, just talk casually." ”

After sitting down, Xu Ping put a paper bag in his hand on the table and said to Duan Fang: "I heard that Madame is not in good health, I have a few good mountain ginseng here, and take them to stew a chicken soup, which can best nourish blood and qi." ”

Duan Fang got up and thanked him.

Although ginseng is also a precious medicinal material in this era, it is far from being as famous as in later generations, that is, Xu Ping brought it here like a treasure according to the impression of his previous life. It is said that with his identity, this gift seems to be a little lighter, but Duan Fang understands his personality and does not take it to heart.

With the arrival of Xu Ping, the topic of discussion among the previous Duan family members was interrupted.

After chatting casually about the weather, Duan Fang said: "Official, I have discussed with my insiders, and I have handed over the ministry of Taiping County in the past two days. ”

Xu Ping was taken aback: "Why are you in such a hurry?" Wouldn't it be better to wait a few more months, when your term is complete, and return to the capital with me? There is also a care on the road. ”

Duan Fang smiled bitterly: "You are not an outsider, and I won't hide it from you, Ah Shen's body can't wait." Back then, I promised her to take her to the capital to see the scenery of the Central Plains. Since I changed to an official in Beijing, I should have entered Beijing to see His Majesty, and I have been busy with affairs, so I delayed it, so I took this opportunity to fulfill my wish. ”

Jingguan is not a cabbage, most of the years in the Jinshi initial award are selected, Xu Ping just caught up with the Jinshi first award of the year is particularly high, only to cross this threshold. In addition to the harsh conditions for the promotion of Beijing officials, there is also a quota limit for each year, which is basically about 100 people per year, which is not much different from the quota of 3 or 400 jinshi in three years. For such a solemn matter, the selection of the Beijing official must be personally received by the emperor before the procedure can be completed. Yongzhou is located in a remote area, and it took years to drag things down.

Xu Ping thought for a while before he said helplessly: "In this case, what else can I say?" When I go back, I will tell Fang Tianyan to temporarily take Taiping County, and you can explain to him. But don't say anything to me when you leave. ”

Duan Fang groaned: "Taiping County is now a Shang County, Fang Tianyan is only afraid that it will be inappropriate-"

"There's no one but him. Besides, it's just a temporary shot, according to the current situation in Yongzhou, the imperial court will definitely send someone with officials to know the peace, and we don't have to worry about it. ”

Fang Tianyan Jinshi Luodi, if it was before, it would be possible to achieve the county order on Guangnan West Road, but now that Yongzhou has abundant finances, his background is insufficient.

Duan Fang thought about it, so he didn't worry about that anymore.

Xu Ping said again: "Since you are going to the capital, you must go to my house for a trip." Although the Xu family is not rich and expensive in the capital, it is also a solid family, and it is more convenient for someone to take care of it. A few years ago, Sang inspected and went to the capital to change officials, and I don't know how much hardship I suffered, so I have to learn from it! ”

Duan Fang looked at Duan Yunjie, who had not spoken, and smiled: "I have received the official's wishes, and I will definitely visit the door." It was not early, Ah Shen was unwell, so we went back to rest first. Accompanied by Ah Yun here, the officials will sit idle for a while. ”

Seriously, Duan Fang and Ah Shen did not officially get married, but everyone pretended to forget about it and treated them as their old husband and wife.

Seeing Duan Fang helping Ah Shen to leave, Xu Ping looked at Duan Yunjie and became embarrassed.

(There is another chapter in the evening, the number of words is less in the past two days, readers forgive me.) (To be continued.) )