The little girl from a farm family has a big wish to make a fortune by farming and picking mushrooms

"Master, I am speaking the truth, and I have no intention of complimenting you."

Chengfeng scratched the back of his head and frowned slightly, looking a little embarrassed. The master in front of him was truly a wealthy young man, the kind that could be picked out at a glance even if thrown into a crowd of people.

Hearing him say this, Qi Rui became even happier. "Okay, let's stop talking and set off quickly."

Qi Rui was already impatient, so he pulled Lightning and rushed forward.

Chengfeng followed behind, directing everyone to carry their things and catch up.

It was noon at this time. Apart from Lao Zhou's family, some miners who had eaten had already gone home.

Zhou Mingshu was washing dishes in the sink with a small towel when he suddenly heard some familiar footsteps, as if someone from the military defense camp was coming.

She looked up and saw the face she had been thinking about day and night.

I jumped up suddenly from my seat, the surprise in my heart was indescribable.

Seeing her such a big movement, the mother-in-law and aunt next to her were also attracted by her and turned around to see who it was.

It turned out that Lord Qi had returned. Everyone quickly threw away the loofahs and small towels in their hands and stood up to greet him.

Zhou Mingshu and Xu Lingshan also followed behind and saluted.

"Happy New Year, all the grandmothers and aunts. Please get up quickly."

Qi Rui asked everyone to stand up, but his eyes remained on Zhou Mingshu, with the corners of his lips raised high.

"This time, I came not only to wish you all a happy old age, but also as an imperial envoy."

Qi Rui glanced around the yard, cleared his throat and shouted.

"Where are the Zhou family members? Come quickly to receive the order."

Lord Qi had a loud and powerful voice, and with just one sentence he called out all the people from the Zhou family from every corner of the yard.

In addition to the people from Lao Zhou's family, the helpers in the village also prostrated themselves on the ground, listening carefully to the emperor's order.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that the Zhou family has a daughter named Shu, who is of noble character, intelligent, well-mannered, and quiet and elegant... She first donated mines to Liang, and then donated grain to Liang... She is specially appointed as the ninth-rank agricultural governor..."

Zhou Mingshu was kneeling in front. Although he was very close to the voice, he still had trouble understanding some of the complicated words, but he understood some of the key words.

"Strong cheese?! What kind of strong cheese? There is strong cheese in this era?"

Out of curiosity, Zhou Mingshu endured until the imperial edict was finished reading.

"Zhou Mingshu, please accept the decree. The emperor has also written a marriage decree for you."

After hearing what Lord Qi said, Zhou Mingshu, who had just stood up, almost knelt down again.

"Wh...what? A marriage decree?"

After Zhou Mingshu received the special imperial decree, he hurriedly opened the imperial decree of marriage to find out who the old emperor had promised her to.

Who would have known that when they opened it, there was no name written on the imperial decree granting marriage.

"Sir, this..."

Qi Rui saw Zhou Mingshu's doubts and hurried to explain to her.

"The Emperor said that this will only be effective if you write your name yourself."

Zhou Mingshu finally smiled happily this time.

"Thank you, sir. You have worked hard. Please go into the private room and have some tea."

"Alright, I've also brought the rewards that the Emperor brought. Let Chengfeng take you through them carefully, and keep the imperial edict carefully."

Qi Rui was talking about the imperial edict, but what he saw was the imperial edict granting marriage.

"Okay, I'll keep it well."

Zhou Mingshu held the imperial edict and turned to hand it to Zhou Mingqi. "Second sister, please find a wooden box to put the imperial edict in. I will go and ask Master Qi to go upstairs for tea."

Zhou Mingqi had a gossipy look on his face, and his eyes clearly said, "I understand, I understand."

They had heard that San Ya had been rewarded by the emperor before, but they never expected that she would be rewarded and honored again, and they had witnessed it.

It really gave them quite a shock!

Xu Lingshan stood beside Zhou Mingzhi, stunned.

"Lingshan, what's wrong with you? Are you scared? Don't be afraid. Master Qi often comes to our restaurant to eat. We will see him more often in the future. Just get used to it."

Zhou Mingjie and Zhou Mingyuan followed Zhou Mingqi into the house.

When I opened the imperial edict, I saw that it was an edict written by the emperor himself!

The emperor's handwriting is so beautiful! The three people lay on the imperial edict and admired it carefully.

Then, each of his buttocks received 10,000 critical hits.

"What are you looking at? Put it away quickly. If it gets dirty or damaged, you will be sentenced to death!"

After Old Lady Zhou sent Lord Qi upstairs, she hurried over to receive the imperial edict and watched it being put into the box with her own eyes before the matter was resolved.

The other people in the Zhou family listened carefully to Lord Qi's instructions, what was this and what was that, and checked the accounts carefully before handing all the things over to the Zhou family.

"Master Chengfeng, you have been busy for so long and have worked hard. Please sit down for a moment. We will cook some side dishes for you."

"No, no, no, I don't need that. I'd better cook some of my specialties and serve them to the adults."

"Okay, let's get ready now."

After the imperial edict was read and the rewards were sorted out, the people in the Zhou family became even busier.

Those who are cooking are cooking, and those who are adding tea are adding tea.

Even the helpers in the backyard worked with more energy.

You talk about this, the emperor rewarded the Zhou family once before the New Year, and rewarded them again after the New Year. I just heard that they also appointed a ninth-rank official. From now on, when you meet the county magistrate, you don’t have to call yourself a commoner anymore, you should change it to "this official"!

Regardless of whether they were happy for the Zhou family or for Mingshu, everyone had their own thoughts, and they were more or less envious.

On the other hand, Zhou Mingshu sent Qi Rui into the private room, washed the teacup and poured hot tea.

"Sir, when did you come back? Why didn't I hear anything? I thought you wouldn't be back until March."

Qi Rui stared at the person in front of him without blinking, wishing he could swallow the girl alive.

Zhou Mingshu felt uneasy when Qi Rui looked at him and didn't dare to say another word.

"I wanted to come a few days earlier, but there were too many snowy days in the north, so I was delayed for quite some time. Fortunately, I am finally back now and I got to see you..."

Qi Rui pulled the person in front of him and pressed the little girl in front of him into his arms.

"I miss you so much..." He murmured silently, and it seemed that only he could hear the voice.

The two bodies were pressed together, and the two hearts in their chests were beating wildly.

Zhou Mingshu didn't know how to react. She was being held like this by an adult and was so close to him, but she didn't feel any disgust. Instead, she wanted to be closer to him.

Just as she was about to hug the person in front of her, there was a noise coming from the stairs.

Qi Rui quickly let go of the person, but both of their faces were already flushed with circles of blush.