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The whole family moves to the capital?

Although they were very concerned about what Mu Xinghe owned, the Mu family had never had such a thought.

You have to know that moving a family is a big deal. What will happen to the family's land and houses when people leave? They have to buy a house to settle down in the new place. The Mu family has few money and they are going to the capital, so how can they afford to buy a house? They are afraid that they will have to sleep on the streets.

Therefore, the Mu family members were nervous when they heard this, and the third brother Mu raised the questions in his mind.

"If we sell the family's land and houses, the twelve acres of land can be sold for one hundred and twenty taels, and the family's house and the homestead can be sold for one hundred and fifty taels, totaling two hundred and seventy taels. Adding to our savings, we have a little over three hundred taels, which is enough to support us to go to the capital, and we will even have a lot left over when we get there." Boss Mu analyzed very experiencedly.

The old man of the Mu family had just passed away, and there was no time to divide the family property and land, so they were all together, making it convenient to distribute them.

"No, brother. I heard that a house in the capital costs at least two or three thousand taels. Even if we sell our land and houses, we can't even afford it." said Mu Lao Er.

"This is easy. Don't forget what we are going to do in the capital." A hint of greed appeared in Boss Mu's eyes.

"As long as we find Mu Xinghe and ask him to give us a house to settle down, isn't that enough? He's a Beijing official now, and I'm afraid he's got dozens of houses. When the time comes, it depends on the situation. He might not only give us a place to live in, but also give us a few more for us to rent."

Boss Mu’s explanation made perfect sense.

The Mu family's eyes lit up. That made sense. They had originally come to find Mu Xinghe. Who else could they rely on for food, drink, and shelter if not him?

"Providing food and shelter is just the basics. Now that he is capable, he should arrange a position for everyone in our Mu family so that we can also receive a salary, eat the government's food, live a life without worries, and it would be best if we can rise to the top." Mu Lao Si said.

The Mu family members felt even brighter in their hearts. They had a house to live in, they could eat delicacies every day, and they had official positions. Wasn't this much better than being a peasant in this remote place?

"I don't believe my cousin would be willing to pay attention to us." The maid from the third room said, "Ever since he became an official, he has stayed away from us and has never come back to visit. It's obvious that he has forgotten the Mu family. He is an ungrateful person. Maybe he even thinks he is a member of the Qiao family."

"Yes, we must be cautious about things like relocation. What if we are not satisfied in Beijing and cannot settle down there, and we cannot go back to Datian Village, what will the whole family do?" said Mu Laoer's wife.

Boss Mu snorted, "Your brains are made of elm knots. What kind of place is that? This is the capital, and Mu Xinghe is an official there. The most important thing for an official is not only ability, but also filial piety. If he is ungrateful and acts like an ungrateful person, once such a thing is exposed, he will be criticized and may even lose his job."

"He can ignore us if we stay here, but if we go to a place like that, we can definitely control him."

After listening to Boss Mu's well-reasoned analysis, even the conservative women and maids were moved.

"I am twenty years old this year and have not yet married. When I arrive in the capital, I will find a wealthy family and marry into them to become a noble lady. I will have someone to serve me from morning to night. It would be so wonderful." said the youngest daughter of Mu Lao San.

Mu Xinghe was born in the fifth house. Several of his cousins ​​were married, leaving only two: Mu Taoxian, the twenty-year-old youngest daughter of the third Mu family, and Mu Taoqiu, the nineteen-year-old only daughter of the fourth Mu family.

Mu Taoxian was born ugly, with squinty eyes, a sausage-shaped mouth, a red nose, and a face full of pockmarks, which made people intimidated. Mu Taoqiu was of ordinary appearance and should have had no trouble finding a husband, but he had a disability in his legs and feet, and walked with a limp, which was very unsightly.

Seeing the disdainful and rejecting looks from their brothers and sisters-in-law, they were originally as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but now they are going to the capital. Mu Xinghe is in the capital and will make arrangements for them. What is there to be afraid of?

With a plan in place, the two of them were more eager to go to the capital than anyone else.

Mu Taoqiu glanced at her second sister-in-law proudly. Shui was the one who could not tolerate her the most. She made innuendos and ridicules about her every day, saying that she could never get married. Now, she was about to marry a high-ranking official, while her second brother was just an ordinary person, and it was not certain whether he could get a job. In the end, she had a better life.

The whole family was looking forward to a bright future and was so excited that even their breathing became faster. Their eyes shone like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, and the men even forgot the pain in their bodies.

"When we've raised them enough, we'll sell the house, the land, and the fields, and the whole family will head to the capital." said Elder Mu.

As a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel, Mu Xinghe works diligently every day, not daring to be negligent in the slightest, and has no restless thoughts.

He knew clearly that once he entered officialdom, he should not think about getting rich, but should do every public service well, be worthy of the country and the people, and be worthy of heaven when he looked up and earth when he looked down. This was his responsibility and duty.

He had not expected that in the eyes of the Mu family, he had become a corrupt official who had embezzled tens of millions of taels of silver and owned at least dozens of houses.

However, his hard work and diligence were not in vain. Soon, he was promoted to the fifth rank of Yuanwailang.

Mu Xinghe thought that he had just entered the officialdom and it would take a year for him to be promoted, so he was both happy and surprised by the news.

Hurry up and thank Lord Lu.

Lord Lu waved his hand and said, "This is what you deserve. I've seen your progress. Over the past year, your efficiency in handling official business has been continuously improving, and you've rarely made mistakes. This is exactly the kind of subordinate I want. Keep up the good work. The capable will rise to the top, and the Ministry of Personnel will not treat you unfairly."

"One more thing." Lord Lu looked at him solemnly: "Xinghe, you must remember one thing. No matter where you are now, you must maintain your original intention and not go astray. This is the only way to achieve long-term success."

"This world is full of corruption, most of which are hidden in the dark, thinking that the emperor is unaware of it. In fact, the emperor's mind is as clear as a mirror. Since you are in this position, you should consider it your duty to share the emperor's concerns about the world, rather than adding to his troubles."

"Xinghe understands."

Lord Lu nodded.

Mu Xinghe was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something. This matter had been on his mind all along, but it seemed abrupt to ask about it.

At this moment, he was also considering whether he should speak. After all, in front of Lord Lu, he only talked about official matters.

"Just tell me what you want to say, don't be so reserved." Lord Lu said with a gentle smile.

"I parted ways with Brother Changhua two years ago and haven't heard from him since. We haven't exchanged any letters. I wonder how he's doing."

Lord Lu smiled with satisfaction. "It's rare that you still remember Changhua. After passing the imperial examination, he never took the exam again and became a deputy county magistrate in Xiangdu County, Yuezhou. Changhua's talent is relatively mediocre, but fortunately, hard work can make up for his shortcomings. He always makes progress. Whether he can come to the capital depends on his luck in the future."

Although he is Lu Changhua's great uncle, he will not give him any convenience. Ability is always his first criterion.

Mu Xinghe walked into the gate of the Qiao family with brisk steps. With such good news in his heart, he couldn't wait to tell everyone.