flstandardbreds Chapter 111 Concubine Duan recognizes her relatives
Chapter 111 Concubine Duan recognizes her relatives
In mid-October, before the arrival of the northwest cold wave, the autumn harvest in Yinshan County was completed.
The yields of all crops met Yu Jiuer's expectations.
This year is another bumper year!
The good news doesn’t end there. She just received news that the students who took part in the provincial examinations in August and September lived up to expectations and brought her a series of surprises!
The imperial examinations in the Dadong Dynasty were different from the history of her time. The imperial examinations here were held once a year, from the prefectural examinations, academy examinations, provincial examinations, metropolitan examinations to the palace examinations, and were held at different times every year.
This is a bit similar to our modern examination system, with middle school entrance examinations and college entrance examinations every year.
From this we can see how eager the emperor of the time was for talents!
Her Yinshan County had good results in the prefectural examinations, academy examinations, and provincial examinations this year, with five scholars and two juren passing the examinations!
Unprecedented!
I believe that in the near future, under the guidance of knowledgeable teachers, it will no longer be a luxury for Yinshan students to pass the imperial examinations and palace examinations!
Now, the old emperor has nothing to say, right?
Until this point, she became more certain of the emperor's intentions.
He has been blaming the people of Yinshan County for not being strong enough to help him resist the enemy troops on the border! He wants to make them indestructible by constantly squandering and kneading them!
With such conditions, it’s so hard to give a reward but you’re still so stingy!
If she hadn't traveled through time, the people of Yinshan County might not have survived the cruel emperor.
She is just a chess piece. How much pain can the emperor feel? She can only feel pain herself!
Furthermore, this year's imperial examination is a good sign. The people no longer have to rely on the Yu family to complete the imperial examination.
Her sons no longer have to bear the heavy responsibility of scientific examinations, and their generation can finally live a carefree life!
On the day she received the good news of being admitted to high school, Yu Jiuer was so happy that she beat drums and gongs in the county to publicize it and informed the people that a harvest festival would be held in the county in two days.
Of course, Yu Jiuer would not hold any secular harvest sacrificial activities on this Harvest Festival. She does not believe in feudal superstitions.
She has the final say on her harvest festival!
She wanted to reward students who stood out in the imperial examinations; distribute dividends to the people who participated in the factory equity; and give peace of mind to the people who had newly arrived in Yinshan County.
Yu Jiuer also specifically instructed Cheng An: "On the day of the Harvest Festival, you go to Xiguan Camp to invite General Cheng and Mr. Rong to come down and celebrate the Harvest Festival together! Oh, and send someone to invite Concubine Duan to join in the fun!"
After two days of preparation, Yinshan County finally ushered in a grand harvest festival.
Long tables were set out in a grand manner, starting from the farm cafeteria and spreading out to the square in front of the dormitory building, and even to the avenue.
The table was filled with all kinds of mouth-watering delicacies, the aroma wafted over Yinshan County, and even the sunset glow in the sky joined in the fun, it was so beautiful that it was particularly heart-warming. The sunset glowed on every citizen's face, making their smiles even brighter!
The adults were talking and laughing, the children were running around, it was a joyful scene!
Before nightfall, a bonfire had been lit in the square. People were happily dancing around the bonfire, holding hands and performing the folk harvest dance.
The main table is on the left side of the dormitory entrance.
At this time, Yu Jiuer had already led Concubine Duan, Madam Kong Hui, her second uncle and the teachers of the academy to their seats. Everyone was toasting and chatting happily!
Suddenly, Concubine Duan asked a question that really spoiled the mood for Yu Jiuer.
"Has your mother not returned from taking the children to the forest palace? Is that palace more comfortable than living at home?"
She always missed the eldest lady with whom she could chat and the two little kids who could melt her cold heart.
Every time she came before, they always refused to let her see the children for various reasons. She hadn't seen them for a long time.
Yu Jiuer said vaguely: "The air in the forest is fresh, which is suitable for children to grow taller. These two children are fragile, so it is suitable for them to stay there!"
She didn't know that the two fragile babies she mentioned were already able to turn the palace upside down.
"Fresh air? Then I'll take some time to go for a walk!"
Concubine Duan's casual remark made Yu Jiuer feel flustered.
Oh my god! This royal family member is really haunting me!
Just at this time, Cheng Ming and Mr. Rong arrived late.
Everyone started to clamor for them to drink three cups as punishment. The noisy noise attracted Concubine Duan's attention, and Yu Jiuer secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
On Cheng Ming's side, everyone surrounded them and forced them to drink.
Yu Jiuer heard Cheng Ming yelling in frustration, "That's enough. This wine is too strong! You can't blame me for this. It's all the military advisor's fault for coming to the city like a country bumpkin. He dragged me around the park for several laps and even said that he was hallucinating and was afraid that he had entered a fairyland? Hahaha... I'm dying of laughter!"
Mr. Rong's face flushed, but he still said stubbornly, "Don't talk nonsense! I haven't been to the county town for more than a year. What's wrong with taking the wrong road and wandering around a few times? Who told Yu Wushuang to spend so much money and make the county town look like a flower girl? Can it be eaten as food?"
Cheng Ming did not give him any face and said in a rough voice, "Then why did you just walk to the back of the dormitory building and stare at the cooking gas for a long time, and complain that County Magistrate Yu kept it for himself, and why he didn't give us Xiguan Camp one of such a good treasure? What's going on?"
"You... ungrateful bastard!" Mr. Rong was so angry that his voice was obviously much weaker, but his mind was working very quickly.
He said seriously, "Can't I just appreciate some things? Stop stirring up hatred here! I have a good relationship with Magistrate Yu! How could I blame him? He has been busy with the autumn harvest recently and has no time. When he is free, he will teach us how to make the biogas tank!"
Hearing this, Yu Jiuer felt happy: "You also need my help? Let's see if you still refuse to accept it?"
Last time he disliked her Yinshan County for being dirty and messy, which made her very unhappy!
Just as she was feeling secretly proud of herself, Yu Jiuer suddenly felt that something was not right with Concubine Duan beside her.
Just as I was about to ask, I saw her stand up with an excited look on her face, staring at General Cheng and Mr. Rong on the other side of the campfire.
His lips were still trembling.
"Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?" Yu Jiuer put down her wine glass, a little worried.
Concubine Duan pointed at the person in front of her. Her hands were shaking so much that even her voice was trembling: "Then, then, who is that person in front?"
Without waiting for Yu Jiuer's answer, Concubine Duan hurriedly took her steps and staggered forward.
Nanny Rong wanted to go forward to help but couldn't.
It was not until she approached the group of people who were urging her to drink that Concubine Duan stopped and burst into tears.
Rong Mama ran up and called out tentatively, "Young Master?"
As if hearing a familiar voice, Mr. Rong looked up and saw the elegant person in front of him, and he stopped where he was as if struck by lightning.
Then, he frowned and asked, "Who are you?"
Before he finished speaking, he squatted down with his head in his hands, looking like he had a splitting headache: "Ah——"
Concubine Duan could no longer control herself. She ran up and knelt in front of him crying, hugging his head tightly: "Big brother——"
When the people saw Concubine Duan kneeling on the ground crying while holding a man, they were stunned and looked at them intently.
At this moment, the huge square was completely silent, with only the occasional crackling sound of burning firewood coming from the bonfire.
Concubine Duan cried bitterly, and Mr. Rong had no choice but to push her away: "Madam, please respect yourself!"
"Brother, why don't you recognize me? I am your sister! Take a closer look at me!" Concubine Duan sobbed and held Mr. Rong's face with both hands.
Facing Mr. Rong's blurry eyes, she said excitedly: "Brother, what happened to you? Why didn't you contact our family in the past ten years? We all thought you were dead!"
Cheng Ming kept his mouth shut. He stood there for a while before explaining, "Mr. Rong had lost his memory before and didn't even know who he was! If the former governor hadn't found a token with the word 'Rong' engraved on it when he was fished out of the sea, we wouldn't even know his last name."
Mr. Rong frowned and stared at Concubine Duan. After a long while, he finally recovered and murmured, "Little Rong'er?"
"Brother! It's me, Xiao Rong'er, your biological sister! You finally recognized me!" Concubine Duan cried in his arms.
"After eighteen years, I finally remembered who I am! My father is the prime minister of this dynasty, and my sister is Concubine Rong!" Mr. Rong held Concubine Duan's trembling shoulders and looked at her carefully. Now he finally pieced his memories together.
Rong Mama wiped away her tears and said in a hoarse voice: "The queen is no longer the former Rongpin, she is now the Queen Duanfei!"
"As expected of the daughter of my Rong family, she has lived up to everyone's expectations!" Just as he was relieved, Mr. Rong seemed to have thought of something and suddenly frowned and scolded, "How can a concubine be so disrespectful and cry without any image? Have you forgotten your father's teachings?"
Yu Jiuer, who was enjoying herself and watching the fun, became unhappy when she heard this. Why did he start lecturing her before anything happened?
If he saw Concubine Duan planting vegetables in the fields, wouldn't he be shocked and furious?
Yu Jiuer couldn't help but sneered: "Mr. Rong, please don't mind it! There are many rude people in Yinshan County. I hope that after you come to Yinshan County, you can let go of your burdens and don't be so reserved!"