Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

"Uh..." Xiao Lan paused. She was really used to being the boss. She actually said such a big thing in front of Shen Liu so casually.

She is not such a naive person. How come Shen Liu asked her about her true thoughts so easily today?

In fact, Xiao Lan wanted to retort that she was the one who made the decisions in this family, but she changed her mind and felt that she couldn't say that.

"General, our whole family thinks so." Xiao Lan hurriedly tried to explain.

This sentence obviously blurred the issue of who is in charge at home, and at the same time further confirmed that what she just said was her word and not just nonsense.

Xiao Lan was still very confident in what she said. Based on her understanding of Sheng Xuan and Zhang, this couple was very easy to satisfy and neither of them was greedy for money.

If she told the couple that the 100 taels of gold were for Shen Liu to open a horse farm, they would definitely agree. Besides, her family would naturally always stand on her side.

"Yes, General Shen. This is what our whole family wants." Xiaowen, as the only male in the family and a male who passed the imperial examination, took a step forward and further confirmed what Xiaolan said.

He Ming laughed out loud, Shen Liu narrowed his eyes, but said nothing. Xiao Wen's current state only made him more certain that Xiao Lan was indeed the head of the family.

"You should keep the gold for your family." Shen Liu thought for a moment and said, "If you really want to serve the country and the people, you will always have opportunities in the future."

Since Shen Liu said so, Xiao Lan could no longer insist on giving the gold away.

Shen Liu took a sip of tea slowly, then stood up and said, "It's time to go."

Xiao Lan really wanted to roll her eyes at Shen Liu, but she had no choice but to smile and see Shen Liu off.

They happened to meet Sheng Xuan returning with brothers Zhang Qingfeng and Zhang Qingnian.

Just now, most of the officials had already left with the imperial envoy, but there were still some officials who had not left. When they saw Shen Liu coming out, they all crowded around him.

Xiaolan, Xiaowen and Zhang turned around and retreated to the back. After a while, a servant came out with two boxes of snacks, smiling.

"My name is Xiaodouzi. I usually serve the Sixth Master. The Sixth Master asked me not to bring anything with me this time. These snacks are made by the kitchen in the mansion and are left for you to try." Xiaodouzi bowed and said with a smile. Zhang took the snack box from the servant and thanked him repeatedly.

Shen Liu was about to get up and leave, so he had to follow him and serve him. Xiao Lan wanted to know what the emperor had rewarded the Shen family. Just now in the hall, Xiao Lan wanted to ask, but due to Shen Liu's identity, it would be difficult to say.

Shen Liu's status was different. A servant could gossip irresponsibly, but Shen Liu couldn't. Shen Liu didn't want to hide from Xiao Lan what kind of reward the emperor gave to the Shen family, but he wouldn't take the initiative to talk about it.

But Xiao Douzi didn't have so many concerns. Xiao Lan signaled Zhang to invite the servant to have tea, and the servant agreed after a little concession.

After listening to Xiaodouzi's words, Xiaolan knew that the emperor had rewarded the Shen family and He Mingyu.

Now that Sheng Xuan has been rewarded, the door of his home can be expanded. Xiaodouzi mentioned this briefly.

After Sheng Xuan knew about this, he shook his head and said, "We should be responsible for our duties. One point more is fine, one point less is fine. We would rather take less than always think about taking more. Besides, I don't want to expand our family's gate now."

Having said this, Sheng Xuan's gaze fell on Xiaowen, "I was thinking that if we have to expand our family's gate, it can't be expanded just because of this incident. If Xiaowen becomes famous in the future, this gate must be expanded. If anyone wants to stop me, I will expand it regardless of the consequences." As he said this, Sheng Xuan looked at Xiaowen with anticipation.

Xiao Lan lowered her head and smiled secretly. Sheng Xuan is now in better spirits and has become more ambitious. Although he was only a minor student before, he never made any demands on him and never asked them to pass the imperial examinations.

Now Sheng Xuan has more confidence in himself and has clearer goals for the future of his children and his family.

But this is also a good thing, Xiao Lan thought, although Sheng Xuan's words would add some pressure to Xiao Wen. However, she knew that Xiao Wen always had her own goals in her heart, and that goal should overlap with Sheng Xuan's goal.

"Dad, don't worry, I will definitely work harder." Xiao Wen said.

During dinner, Sheng Xuan asked Zhang to add more dishes and opened a jar of wine, and drank with Zhang Shanfeng, Zhang Qingfeng and Zhang Qingnian.

“But, having said that, even if our family grows wheat, it’s not likely that the emperor will give us such a huge reward.” Sheng Xuan had come back to his senses from his excitement.

He glanced at Xiao Lan. After dinner, Sheng Xuan pulled Xiao Lan to the study. "Girl, what's going on?"

This matter had to be kept secret, so Xiao Lan smiled and said to Sheng Xuan, "Dad, just be at ease in this position. There are some things that cannot be said."

Sheng Xuan also knew that there were some things that were not for people of his level to know. Once he confirmed his daughter's safety and told her not to act recklessly in the future, Xiaowen would be the one to take care of the family's reputation, and she would just need to be a good daughter and be comfortable.

Now that Sheng Xuan has become an official, there will surely be many people coming to congratulate him.

"Tomorrow I will spread the word that our family has accepted the favor this time, and we will do whatever we want in the future. We are not that kind of family, and we will not bully the people in our hometown." Zhang said.

Xiao Lan couldn't help laughing out loud after hearing this.

"My girl, why are you laughing? Is what I said wrong?" Zhang asked.

"Mom, you are right. I am smiling because I am happy. My mother is an educated person now and can speak the words of the people in the village." After Xiao Lan finished speaking, she lowered her head and laughed.

"Aren't you just making fun of mother for being a rough person? I used this word to your brother. Xiaowen, tell me, did I use the word 'mother' correctly?" Zhang turned her head and asked Xiaowen.

"Mom, you used this word so well."