"This is the master's house. How can we randomly bring people in to live here?" Liu Ashan shook his head: "When the master leaves, I will take my mother and Aqing back to live there. We will talk about it then."

"I didn't expect that I would be the obstacle."

Ouyang Rong smiled sheepishly. After taking a break, his face turned solemn and he handed out the mirage mask:

"Then I wish Ashan a happy journey tomorrow."

Liu Ashan took it with both hands and nodded solemnly.

Just as Ouyang Rong asked him for help for the last time, this dull man also bowed his head for the last time and said:

"Yes, sir."

A quarter of an hour later.

After leaving the residence of Liu Ashan's family, Ouyang Rong returned to Meilin Courtyard at night.

There are few stars tonight, but the moonlight is very bright.

Under the bright moonlight, he stopped slowly and looked ahead at a lighted room in the Meilin courtyard in the distance.

Like an eternal lighthouse on the sea.

Suddenly he remembered that when he first woke up in Donglin Temple, apart from his aunt, Xiufa and Master Shandao, the first family in Longcheng that Ouyang Rong met was Liu Ashan's family.

It was also because of his understanding of the life of Liu Ashan's family that he had an intimate knowledge of the living conditions of the people in Longcheng who were affected by the disaster at the foot of the mountain.

But at that time, Ouyang Rong was full of confidence, feeling that he could do anything with the knowledge of his past life, and with a strong sense of justice, he stood up and treated Liu Ashan, who was bedridden in order to save his original body, and later in order to accumulate merit to exchange for blessings.

, and at the same time fulfilling his long-cherished wish to control floods in this life, he went down the mountain without hesitation.

Then there was the construction of disaster relief camps, outsmarting grain merchants, dismembering the Liu family, and repairing the Yi Canal... Ouyang Rong was pushed forward by this complicated situation, and it was difficult to stop. It was only now that he breathed a sigh of relief and stopped to look back.

, quietly resigned.

And that night at Donglin Temple, he put on clothes for Ah Qing who had taken off his clothes and sacrificed his life, leaving behind a prescription for treatment. After leaving Ah Shan's house and returning to Sanhuiyuan at night, Ouyang Rong also stopped like this under the moon, looking into the distance.

In the house, there is a light left for him.

I still remember that my state of mind at that time was the same as now, surprisingly peaceful and peaceful, right?

"Yejun, please don't lose your original intention. There is unity in heaven and earth."

Ouyang Rong murmured.

…

Magistrate Ouyang took leave to return to his hometown to worship his ancestors.

This incident spread around the Longcheng County government office today, but it didn't attract too many people's attention.

After all, it is normal for you to take leave once in a while as an official.

Besides, Diao Xian Cheng is still here, so there is nothing to be lazy about.

The officials of Longcheng County Government, under the leadership of Diao County Prime Minister, are currently preparing for the completion celebration of Zheyi Canal on the 15th of this month. It is said that Liu Zian will invite many wealthy merchants from Jiangzhou at that time, which will be quite lively.

At that time, County Magistrate Diao will also take the stage to replace Magistrate Ouyang Rong who has returned home and speak a few words.

Therefore, the young county magistrate's silent request for leave did not cause much turmoil in the office. Everything was as usual. In fact, according to Diao Xian Cheng's flattery, he was going to take a group of subordinates to see him off, but he was decisively and forcefully rejected by Ouyang Rong.

Okay, let them go about their own business.

No one forced it.

The main reason is that I have known him for so long and know that this magistrate is not someone who talks politely.

So this afternoon, there were not many people at Penglangdu Pier.

There was only one official ship docked at the shore, and there were servants carrying luggage up and down.

All this luggage was brought from Meiluyuan on Luming Street by horse-drawn carriage, and there were also many book boxes and volumes in it.

I don’t know why Ouyang County Magistrate asked for leave to go back to his hometown and brought so many books back. He almost emptied Meiluyuan.

But these did not arouse much suspicion.

Very few people came to the pier to see him off today.

Most of the people in Longcheng County didn't know that the Carrot County Magistrate asked for leave, and it was not a transfer and he would never come back. Naturally, there was no need to send him a gift from ten miles away, or give a Wanmin umbrella to his fellow villagers.

A drama of bitterness.

However, Li Xian's family heard the news and came to the pier to see them off. After all, Meilu Garden was right next door to the Su Mansion, so such a big move could not be hidden.

A carriage was parked under the shade of the date trees beside the pier, sheltered from the harsh afternoon sun.

Outside the carriage, Li Xian and Su Dalang stood beside the horses, wiping sweat and looking towards the entrance of the official ship. Both father and son looked worried and anxious.

Wei Mei and Li Huaer sat in the carriage with their faces covered by tulle. They also opened the curtains from time to time and looked frequently towards the official ship.

Because the mother and daughter were female dependents, it was inconvenient for them to get out of the car.

It's just that after waiting for so long, they still haven't seen the young county magistrate.

"Has nephew Liang Han already boarded the ship? Can you please let me go and inform you that an old friend of the Su family is here to see you off..."

Li Xian and Su Dalang stopped a maid from Meiluyuan who was holding a floral bundle and preparing to board the boat, and asked politely.

But not long after, the reply came back, which made Li Xian and others look disappointed.

"What? Liang Hanxian's nephew is busy and it's inconvenient to receive him..."

However, Li Xian still persevered, took out some silver beans, and said seriously:

"Can you please let me know, Miss? I just want to see my nephew. I have something to say..."

The maid of Meiluyuan waved her hand to decline, and bowed slightly to salute:

"Mr. Lang said, Master Su and Young Master Su don't need to give each other any courtesy, they are just saying farewell for a while. The sun is too bright today, so please come back early."

Li Xian and Su Dalang looked at each other, with disappointment in their eyes.

After helping to block Miao Zhen and the other people from the Luoyang Palace that afternoon, Ouyang Rong had always had this indifferent attitude. It would be difficult to return to the deep friendship he had before from time to time for dinner, chatting and laughing.

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have kept hiding the good nephew Liang Han before. I should have listened to niece Xie a long time ago..."

Li Xian was dejected, stroking his beard and sighing.

Su Dalang and Wei Mei comforted Li Xian, and Li Guo'er's clear voice suddenly came from the carriage:

"Father, there is no need to blame yourself too much. Maybe Ouyang Lianghan is really busy and it is inconvenient to see people?"

"Huh." Li Xian sighed.

At this moment, the luggage was loaded and unloaded, and the large official ship slowly started to leave the dock.

Li Xian, Li Bao'er and others all turned their heads and looked far away, vaguely seeing two figures, one tall and one short, on the bow deck of the ship. They were Ouyang Lianghan and the silver-haired maid beside him.

Li Jue'er's pink lips parted slightly under her thin veil:

"Did you really leave...to take a leave of absence to return home? The excuse is still..."

"But the Su family on Luming Street?"

At this moment, a servant in linen clothes ran to the carriage and made some inquiries. After confirming the identities of Li Xian and others, the servant respectfully handed over a letter:

"Your Excellency, the County Magistrate, has asked me to give you a letter to Miss Su."

Li Xian and others looked at each other in confusion.

"Bring it here."

Li Guo'er's voice was a little joyful, a white plain hand quickly stretched out from the curtain, took the envelope, and the servant turned and left.

After a while, the carriage became quiet, and Su Dalang outside couldn't help but ask:

"Mei, what did Brother Lianghan say?"

Su Guo'er didn't answer. She cast her beautiful eyes on the official ship slowly moving away on the river. She squinted slightly and saw that the letter in her hand had disappeared.

Sitting next to her, Wei Mei, who was also covered in gauze, turned her head slightly and looked at her daughter and her embroidered skirt and the small pieces of paper spread on the floor with a slightly strange look.

I shouldn’t say anything, but the tearing is quite neat and beautiful. At first glance, it looks like an old man with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The veiled girl tearing the paper said in a bad tone:

"Oh, there is nothing left for me... What did he say? He used your sister as a messenger to say a word to the Xie sister who he misses so much... No, he really thinks that I am the most idle one in the family?"

Su Dalang: "..." Isn't it? He swallowed his words.

"Let's go back." She was not angry.

Not long after, Li Xian's family either felt disappointed or left with a straight face.

What they didn't know was that there was a half-open window in the teahouse not far behind.

With a "squeak" sound, the window closed.

Ouyang Rong withdrew his gaze.

Things went smoothly today.

Ye Weilai didn't cry or make a fuss this time, and was surprisingly cooperative. She got up early in the morning, packed her bags and returned home honestly.
To be continued...