The son-in-law of a prosperous family

Zhao Yunchuan suddenly said: "We forgot to inform the big ghost and the others."

Thinking of this, Zhao Yunchuan hurriedly lifted the curtain of the carriage and asked the people outside to help pass on a message. The official immediately took the order and left.

Before I knew it, I could see the outline of the village in the distance.

Fang Huai's heartbeat suddenly quickened. When the team entered the village, the villagers put down their farm work and gathered around them, their eyes full of curiosity and envy.

The villagers gathered in groups of two or three, whispering to each other and discussing one after another.

"This carriage looks very impressive. Whose carriage does it belong to?" Aunt Wang stretched her neck and stared at the carriage that was slowly driving in, full of curiosity.

Uncle Li stroked his beard and shook his head, saying, "I've lived in this village for most of my life, and I've never seen such a scene, with officials following them. Could it be that some big shot has emerged from one of the families?"

Several young and strong men came forward and surrounded the official to ask, "Sir, who is the nobleman sitting in this carriage?"

The officer just smiled and did not answer, which aroused more speculation among the crowd.

"Could it be that someone from our village made a fortune while working outside and returned home in glory?" Brother Tian slapped his thigh and said excitedly.

The lady in the crowd agreed: "It is said that the most powerful person in our village is none other than Zhao kid. He is the top scholar. Could it be that the Zhao kid has returned?"

While the villagers were guessing, Zhao Yunchuan did not get out of the car. He just lifted the curtain, leaned out, and with a friendly smile on his face, he bowed to everyone and said, "My fellow villagers, long time no see!"

When everyone saw Zhao Yunchuan, they gathered closer and the noise became louder.

"Zhao boy, you've been away for such a long time, and you're finally back!"

"Yes, he has become the top scholar, and now he is returning home in glory, very glorious!"

Zhao Yunchuan responded to everyone's enthusiasm with a smile, and raised his voice and said, "In two days, I will set up a feast at home, and I hope all the villagers will come and join in the fun!"

The crowd immediately went wild and the discussion became even more lively.

Someone smiled and shouted at the top of his voice: "Zhao boy, you are so polite! We have been looking forward to having a good gathering with you for a long time!"

At this moment, an elderly man in the crowd hurriedly reminded him, "Don't call him Zhao kid anymore. He is the top scholar and an official appointed by the imperial court. You have to be more careful!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the originally lively and casual atmosphere instantly cooled down a bit. Everyone looked at each other, at a loss for a moment, with a little more restrained in their eyes.

Zhao Yunchuan keenly noticed this subtle change, and hurriedly waved his hands with a smile, saying in a sincere and friendly tone: "Please don't say that! In my heart, no matter where I go or what position I hold, I will always be the young Zhao from our village. Don't be restrained, just call me what you want to call me, it's exactly the same as before!"

His words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the worries in everyone's hearts.

Aunt Wang sighed, "This kid Zhao hasn't changed at all. Even after becoming the top scholar, he's still so friendly. He always cares about us villagers."

"Yes, he is worthy of being the one we watched grow up. He has made great achievements but still remembers his roots!"

This is a bit exaggerated.

You have to know that Zhao Yunchuan was already twenty years old when he got married. How could there be any affection between them since childhood?

Not at all!

Zhao Yunchuan chatted with the villagers for a long time before he bowed and said, "Fellow villagers, I have been traveling all the way and I want to go home to see my parents as soon as possible. I will go back first. We will have a feast in two days and have a good reunion!"

Everyone nodded and watched Zhao Yunchuan's carriage slowly leave.

The carriage went farther and farther away, but the villagers still stood there, feeling unsatisfied.

At this time, Aunt Wang spoke first: "Have you seen Huai'er?"

Although Fang Huai didn't say anything just now, he was looking at everyone with a smile on his face.

"I saw him, and he looked different than before. He looked very dignified, and didn't look like a country boy at all."

Someone took over the conversation: "Yes, that Huai brother looked ordinary before, who would have expected that he would become the husband of the top scholar now, he is really lucky."

Mrs. Zhang curled her lips and said sourly, "That's right. When I was a child, I was always laughed at for my ugly appearance. Now I've become a phoenix after flying to the treetops."

The young girls gathered together, their eyes full of envy. One of them couldn't help but mutter, "Huai Ge'er is so lucky. She married the number one scholar. She will have the best food and drink in the future, and someone will serve her whenever she goes out."

Another one added: "He must have some outstanding qualities, otherwise why would the number one scholar be so attracted to him?"

In the crowd, Aunt Liu waved a palm-leaf fan and said slowly, "I think this is all the blessing that Huai Geer has earned. He was kind-hearted and helped many people in the past. God has seen it all."

Aunt Wang nodded repeatedly: "That's right, although he didn't look outstanding before, his personality is beyond words. He deserves the good life he is living now."

At this time, a naughty boy laughed and shouted: "In the future, we must get along well with Huai Ge'er, maybe we can even benefit from him!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and the laughter echoed over the village for a long time.

Soon, the carriage arrived at Fang's house.

As soon as Zhao Yunchuan and Fang Huai got off the carriage, they saw Bai Guihua and Fang Dashan hurried out of the yard. Bai Guihua saw her children at a glance, her eyes instantly reddened, and she walked over quickly, her voice choking with sobs: "My son, we've finally seen you back! We heard that you've entered the village, and we were just about to go look for you."

As she spoke, she held Zhao Yunchuan with one hand and Fang Huai with the other, and looked back and forth between their faces, her eyes filled with heartache and joy.

Fang Dashan also followed and patted Zhao Yunchuan on the shoulder, saying in a cheerful voice: "Good boy, you have made progress! You must have suffered a lot outside."

Zhao Yunchuan smiled and shook his head: "Dad, Mom, I'm fine now, and I brought Huai back safely."

Fang Huai looked at his parents, his eyes moistened, and he called softly, "Dad, Mom, we are back."

Bai Guihua reached out and gently touched Fang Huai's face, saying lovingly, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. You must be exhausted from the journey, come in quickly, mother has prepared delicious food for you."

The family gathered together and walked into the house. Zhao Yunchuan talked about what he had seen and heard along the way. Bai Guihua and Fang Dashan listened with great interest and exclaimed in amazement from time to time.

Walking into the yard, a familiar scene came into view, and Zhao Yunchuan and Fang Huai couldn't help but feel emotional.

Bai Guihua pulled Fang Huai to sit on a chair and looked at him carefully: "Brother Huai, you have lost weight. You must have suffered a lot outside."

Fang Huai smiled and comforted: "Mom, I'm not tired, Yunchuan has always taken good care of me."

Zhao Yunchuan also said quickly: "Yes, mother, I am here, and I will definitely not let Huai Ge'er suffer any injustice."

Fang Dashan looked at the harmonious and happy family in front of him, his face full of relief: "This time you come back, you have to stay longer so that we can accompany you well."

Zhao Yunchuan and Fang Huai looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

Inside the house, warm words and laughter continued, and the long-unseen reunion made the home full of happiness.