At this time, the Empress Dowager saw Mrs. Chen. She had some similarities with Jiang Yun Zhu...
Princess Danyang quickly introduced Mrs. Chen to the Empress Dowager and Emperor Qinglong.
The Empress Dowager had a good impression of Mrs. Chen. Last time, Attendant Qi helped Jiang Yun Zhu prepare for her wedding. She met Mrs. Chen, Jiang Cheng and others. She went back and told her that they were down-to-earth and did not bully others.
So when they met this time, she chatted a bit with Mrs. Chen.
After the Empress Dowager left with Emperor Qinglong, Mrs. Chen was still dazed. She had talked to the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager seemed very cordial to her. Oh right, there was the Emperor. The Emperor spoke to her.
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager were the two most noble people in the Great Xia Dynasty.
Of course, she knew that all this was because of Jiang Yun Zhu, otherwise who would care about her, a village woman.
After another half month, she brought up her departure.
"Mother, it's hard to come to the capital. Please stay for a few more days before leaving." Jiang Yun Zhu persuaded her to stay.
Mrs. Chen shook her head. She came to the capital because she was worried about her. Now that she was doing well, she felt at ease.
"If you miss home, then go home and have a look." In the end, she said.
After Mrs. Chen left, Jiang Yun Zhu kept her words in mind. She wanted to go home and have a look.
She discussed with Shen Feng Ming about when to go home. There was something to deal with in Wuling County.
"Do you want to take Shen Heng with you?" Shen Feng Ming asked.
She must take him along. She didn't want to be separated from him. Besides, she could let Old Mister Chen and Jiang Cheng take a look at Shen Heng.
"Shen Heng is too young now." Shen Feng Ming said.
Jiang Yun Zhu knew this. Wasn’t she discussing the date with him?
In the end, the two decided to take Shen Heng back to Wuling County in the spring of next year.
In the spring of the next year, the fleets of Huang Che and Chi Zheng came back. They both brought back a large amount of gold and silver treasures.
Huang Che's fleet was supposed to come back first, but it took them some time to chase a group of pirates. That's why they were delayed until now.
Now Yunming Trading Company had a great reputation at sea. In the past, pirates robbed others, but now everyone knew that Yunming Trading Company's fleet specialized in killing pirates and could even pursue pirates for thousands of miles in order to destroy them.
What kind of people were this? What kind of spirit was this?
The pirates thought they were madmen and were frightened of them, while the passing fleets were in awe of them.
In this case, the business naturally ran smoothly and flourished.
"Don't do this next time." Jiang Yun Zhu disapproved when she heard that they were chasing the pirates. Pirates who kill people and steal goods should be killed. But this behavior of theirs, what if they were ambushed by the enemy?
The sea was so vast that it would be too late for her to save them.
Hearing what she said, Huang Che and others felt their hearts tremble. At that time, they were only focused on chasing, never considering getting ambushed. Fortunately, the pirates were running for their lives, otherwise...
It was too smooth at sea and they got a little carried away. Little did they know that too many ants could kill an elephant.
"Yes, we realized our mistake." Everyone bowed to Jiang Yun Zhu together.
"Be careful in the future." Jiang Yun Zhu warned, "Now the pirates are afraid of you and definitely want you to die. You should be extremely cautious at this time."
Huang Che, Li Xing Lin and others all retired from the Qilin Guards and Yang Family Army. They have faced vicious people and cunning enemy troops countless times, so they certainly understood this truth.
With a layer of cold sweat breaking out on their bodies, they bowed to Jiang Yun Zhu again. They remembered this time and would be careful in the future.
Jiang Yun Zhu felt relieved after seeing this, "I have said before that for our fleet, safety comes first, making money comes second."
Everyone was moved and bowed again.
What happened after that was the same as last time, divide the money and prepare for the next trip to sea.
After everything was over, it was May. Jiang Yun Zhu and Shen Feng Ming took Shen Heng back to Wuling County. This was the first time Jiang Yun Zhu had returned to Wuling County since they left Wuling County the year before last. After finishing packing and preparing to set off, Princess Danyang and Academician Shen mutually walked out to send them off until Jiang Yun Zhu group were sent to the door.
They were reluctant to part with the three of them. This huge manor was lively when they were here. What's the point of it when they weren't here?
They were especially reluctant to part with Shen Heng. Shen Feng Ming had a cold personality, but little Shen Heng was lively and active. These days, the two of them have devoted almost all their love to him. He also liked them. Now being apart...
"Come back early." Academician Shen reminded again.
"En." Jiang Yun Zhu agreed.
"Don't forget, Grandmother, I am Grandmother." Princess Danyang hugged Shen Heng with a sniff.
Shen Feng Ming reached out to hold Shen Heng.
"Gran..." Little Shen Heng suddenly grabbed Princess Danyang's sleeve and uttered this word.
Everyone was stunned for a moment. Then Princess Danyang was overjoyed, "Did Ah Heng speak? He called me Grandmother! Right, right? Did you hear that?"
A little incoherently, she asked the people next to her excitedly.
"He had." Academician Shen was extremely surprised. He reached out to hug Shen Heng and said, "Ah Heng, I am Grandfather. Call me Grandfather!"
Princess Danyang did not let go at all, "Grandmother, I am Grandmother. Be good, call me again."
Shen Heng pursed his lips and said, "Grand..."
Then his dark eyes stared and said nothing.
"Mother, Grandmother, mother." Princess Danyang taught him.
Suddenly, he stretched out his little hand to Jiang Yun Zhu, "Mom!"
This mom sounded loud and clear. Jiang Yun Zhu felt as if she had heard the sound of flowers blooming.
Shen Heng could speak! Although it was just one word at a time, such as dad, mom, grand, mother, father...
The family returned to the room and taught Shen Heng how to speak. They were happy for a long time.
Princess Danyang wanted the three of them not to leave at all, but May 27th was old Mister Chen's birthday. Jiang Yun Zhu had already decided to go back for that day.
In the afternoon, the three of them set off and left the capital.
There was plenty of time, so the three of them weren't in a hurry. While admiring the scenery, they taught Shen Heng about the outside world.
On the morning of May 27th, the three of them came to Changshi Village.
Old Mister Chen's fifty-eighth birthday wasn't a major birthday. He had no intention of celebrating it. In the past, it would have been decent to have a bowl of egg noodles to eat, but now that the Jiang family was prospering, Jiang Cheng wanted to liven things up.
It wasn't a big event, just bringing the family together and setting up a banquet.
Jiang Lin and Jiang Yun Xue came back yesterday. Early this morning, Mrs. Chen busied away.
At this moment, a group of carriages stopped outside. The curtain of the leading carriage lifted up. Shen Feng Ming jumped out of the carriage first, and then helped Jiang Yun Zhu get out of the carriage.
"Elder Sister?" Jiang Lin was cleaning the courtyard when he saw Jiang Yun Zhu. He was so surprised that his mouth opened wide.
Then he shouted, "Father, Grandfather, Mother! Elder Sister is back!"
When Jiang Cheng and others heard his shout, they didn't believe it at first. But when they looked at the entrance, they saw that it was Jiang Yun Zhu. She was back!
Everyone swarmed to the entrance to greet Jiang Yun Zhu and the others.
"Yun Zhu, you're back."
"Why didn't you tell me in advance so that I can pick you up."
……
Everyone was chattering. Then they all saw Shen Heng in her arms. This was their great-grandson/grandson/nephew. He was so good-looking.
The family seemed to have endless things to say. Shen Feng Ming called people to move all the things out of the carriage. They were gifts that he and Jiang Yun Zhu prepared for old Mister Chen and others.
There were medicinal materials, pens and paper, as well as various snacks and pastries that weren't available in Wuling County. Completely filled three carriage full.
"Why are you bringing so many things? We have them at home." Jiang Cheng said.
"Yes, I’m happy that you can come back." Old Mister Chen also piped up. Only now did he feel that his birthday was meaningful.
"Just a little thought." Jiang Yun Zhu said.
"Come in and sit down, don't stand here." Ms. Chen reminded.
Everyone was so happy that they forgot about it. Only then they entered the house.
Jiang Yun Zhu looked over one by one. Old Mister Chen, Jiang Cheng, and Mrs. Chen had not changed much, except that their faces were rosier. However, Jiang Lin, Jiang Yun Xue, and Jiang Wu had undergone tremendous changes.
The last time she saw them was when she got married. It had been almost two years now. Jiang Lin had grown taller and looked like a young man. Jiang Yunxue was a big girl. Although she wasn't as good-looking as her and Jiang Yun Xiu, but the bookish air gave her a unique feel. The one who had changed the most was Jiang Wu. Jiang Yun Zhu somewhat couldn’t recognize him.
Jiang Cheng and others were looking at her and Shen Feng Ming. She looked more beautiful and gentle. Standing together with Shen Feng Ming, they looked like a couple.
"Good, good." Old Mister Chen praised.
The two sides talked about what happened during the time they were apart. There were two changes in the Jiang family. First, Jiangcheng's ride business was getting bigger and bigger. Now the family had eight carriages and hired several people to drive them. It was considered Wuling County's leader in this industry.
Second, just at the beginning of this spring, Jiang Lin passed the Tongsheng examination.
"Maybe there will be an official in our family in the future." Mrs. Chen said excitedly.
Jiang Lin's face was full of embarrassment. He had only passed the Tongsheng test at this age, so he had nothing to be proud of. But he will work hard and take the provincial examination in two years.
Jiang Yun Zhu felt he did pretty well. He became enlightened later than others.
Everyone continued to chat, and for some reason they mentioned the drought that year. Jiang Wu suddenly said, "Elder Sister, Grandmother and Eldest Uncle are so annoying."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the room changed slightly.
Jiang Wu realized that he seemed to have said the wrong thing, so he quickly sat down and remained quiet.
"What's going on?" Jiang Yun Zhu decided to ask Mrs. Chen.
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