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Zhou Wu immediately asked Li Junren for leave, intending to return to Niujia Town to pick up his family. Upon hearing this, Li Junren had no reason to refuse, and simply waved his hand, indicating that Zhou Wu could handle it himself.

Sitting on the boat back to Niujia Town, Zhou Wu pondered many things. Being the Crown Prince's tutor was something many people wouldn't dare dream of in their entire lives, but it had become a shackle binding Zhou Wu. However, Zhou Wu had already decided that he must find an opportunity to return to Niujia Town in the future, after all, that was his true home.

Niujia Town.

"What? You're saying you've been appointed as the Crown Prince's Tutor and will be stationed in the capital?"

Niu Er looked surprised.

“Niu Er, are you some kind of official, the Crown Prince’s tutor? You must be in the capital with the Crown Prince, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to stay in this mountain village.”

Niu Ye struck Niu Er hard with his cane, but he was also a little upset. Everyone regarded Zhou Wu as their backbone, but now their backbone was going to leave this place and go to the capital.

"While everyone is looking gloomy, there's some good news: I've been granted the title of Baron, and His Majesty has granted me Niujia Town as my fief."

"Sir, is this true?"

"Ah."

Hearing the news of the fiefdom made Deng Yuanliang the happiest, because unlike others, he knew the benefits of a fiefdom.

"What are the benefits of a fiefdom? Wasn't Niujia Town also a fiefdom for adults before?"

Not only Lin Niangzi, but also Niu Ye and Niu Er were not clear about the difference between a fief and a place of residence, and even felt that this reward was somewhat useless.

"Haha, a fief? A fief is at most the same as a landowner, who receives a portion of the farmers' income. But a fief is different. The taxes from a fief go to the lord, and the lord has absolute autonomy over the territory."

The word "autonomy" carries immense weight, and everyone instantly understood what it meant, their eyes lighting up.

"Alright, I'm only temporarily staying in the capital. I'll find an opportunity to return later. In the meantime, I'll leave the territory in your care."

"Don't worry, sir."

"Brother, you can rest assured with me here."

Zhou Wu then made some arrangements and went home. This time, in addition to arranging the work of sealing off the area, he mainly came back to pick up his family.

"What? We're going to the capital?"

When Li Baiwei heard that she was going to the capital, she was startled and seemed somewhat resistant. However, Zhou Wu did not notice this, because Yang Chun and Liu Hongdou were actually looking forward to going to the capital.

"Everything is available over there. Just pack your clothes and be done with it."

"Ah."

Everyone dispersed and went back to their houses to tidy up.

Zhou Wu noticed that Li Baiwei was clearly distracted while tidying up.

"Bai Wei, what's wrong? Don't you like the capital?"

"I just think Niujia Town is pretty good."

"Sigh, I don't want to leave here either, but I have no choice. I can't disobey the emperor's orders. But I will find a way to come back."

Zhou Wu thought that Li Baiwei was just reluctant to leave Niujia Town, so he comforted her.

"Yes, of course, my husband's important matters are more important."

Li Baiwei, understanding the situation, stopped talking and quickened her pace in packing.

After spending three days in Niujia Town, Zhou Wu set off for the capital again.

"Wow, it's so big."

"Brother Wu, where's the kitchen?"

Hongdou ran all over the yard looking at the big house, while Yang Chun started looking for the kitchen as soon as he entered the door. Only Li Baiwei obediently followed behind Zhou Wu.

From now on, Zhou Wu will temporarily begin his life in the capital.

. . . . . .

"My lord, the Crown Prince has arrived."

"Oh, please come in quickly."

Having only been in the capital for a few days, Li Junren personally paid him a visit.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

"How is Zhou Wu? Is he settling in well?"

"Of course it's comfortable to live in such a big house."

Li Junren heard from his subordinates that after Zhou Wu brought his family to the capital, he stayed at his residence and did not go out. Li Junren thought that Zhou Wu was not used to it yet, so he came to see him.

"There's a poetry competition at Yuexinyuan tomorrow night. Here's your invitation."

"Ah, Your Highness, I am just a rough man and have no interest in this kind of poetry and lyrics."

"You're a roughneck? Don't joke around. Actually, the main purpose is to introduce you to some new friends. After all, you'll be staying in the capital for a long time, so it's always good to make more friends. Besides, the people coming tomorrow are all prominent figures in the capital, which will benefit you."

Hearing Li Junren say these things, Zhou Wu was even less willing to go. All Zhou Wu wanted in this life was to lie down and not think about these complicated interpersonal relationships. However, he couldn't resist the Crown Prince's enthusiasm, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

"Your Highness, did you organize this?"

"I don't have that ability. This is organized by Li Shishi, a famous talented woman in the capital. It's held every year, and this is the third year now."

"Your Highness, this Miss Li Shishi must be very beautiful, right?"

"How do you know? Have you heard of her reputation?"

Li Junren was somewhat surprised.

"I don't recognize her, but it's not hard to guess. Who would participate in a poetry competition like this in the capital if she's ugly?"

“Uh~~”

Zhou Wu's words were too blunt, but they were indeed true. Besides being a talented woman, many people were drawn to Li Shishi because of her beauty. There were four great beauties in the capital, and Li Shishi was one of them. She possessed both talent and beauty, making her even more attractive to young men.

"Remember to be there on time tomorrow night."

After explaining the situation, Li Junren left.

. . . .

The next day, Zhou Wu didn't act like the characters in other novels, all unkempt and trying to show off. This wasn't a novel or TV show, so he still had to maintain basic manners. However, when he was getting dressed, Zhou Wu realized that he didn't have a scholar's long gown. Back in Niujia Town, Zhou Wu had found long gowns inconvenient, so he mainly wore tight-fitting clothes.

"There's nothing we can do; the organizers didn't have any dress code requirements, so we'll just leave it at that."

Zhou Wu could only console himself. Seeing that the time was almost up, he got into his carriage and went out.

Yuexin Garden belongs to one of Li Shishi's suitors. The pavilions and beautiful scenery there have a certain artistic conception, which is why Li Shishi took a liking to it.

Zhou Wu simply handed the invitation to the guard on the ground, and without any dramatic turn of events, he was immediately allowed to pass. There were already quite a few people inside, but none of them recognized Zhou Wu. They just thought it was a bit strange that he was attending the poetry competition dressed in such a tight-fitting outfit. Zhou Wu sat alone in a corner, hoping it would end soon so he could complete his mission and go home.

After waiting for about half an hour, more and more people started to appear, and the legendary Li Shishi finally showed up.

"It's Li Shishi."

"What? Li Shishi is here."

"Miss Shishi."

Li Shishi was indeed a popular poet; he was immediately surrounded by people who greeted him as soon as he appeared.

Zhou Wu stood at a distance and couldn't see the other person's face clearly at all, but it was still early and he believed he would be able to see their true appearance soon, so he wasn't in a hurry.

"Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Shishi's poetry competition today. Shishi is very grateful."