When he was in Ganzhou, Xu Qilin also had correspondence with his family and son. But after meeting, he found that his son seemed to have really grown up.

Xu Hui also found something abnormal, but a few little girls didn't see it when they were playing together. Now, the son's speech and demeanor have become a little more mature and steady.

Although they thought it was strange, Xu Qilin and Xu Hui didn't take it too seriously. The four of them sat in the gazebo and laughed and chatted, which was also harmonious and casual.

"Uncle, my sister and I are going to ask our father to go to the villa with Xiao Zhao to live for a few days." Xincheng has had this idea for a long time, but it has not come to fruition for several years.

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "That's naturally good." In fact, the wild scenery of the mountain village is just like that, and you will feel bored when you see it, and you can't catch up with the royal garden. ”

The son raised his eyebrows and said, "You used to say that the mountain village scenery is natural and elegant, and there is no artificiality!" ”

Hey, Xu Qilin scratched her head, this little girl remembers it very clearly, it's been a few years, and she almost forgot about it. The reason why he belittled his own villa was that he thought that His Majesty Li Er would not agree, so don't let the public act be too worried.

Xu Hui couldn't help but smile when he saw that his little brother was speechless: "The scenery is natural or carved, as long as it looks beautiful and comfortable." Isn't the villa also a lake to build bridges, pavilions and bamboos, and there are no traces of carving? ”

Xu Qilin nodded with a smile and glanced at his son meaningfully.

The son pursed the corners of his mouth, changed the topic, and asked, "Ah Ke's eyes are better, when will she enter the palace, Xincheng and I miss her very much." ”

Xu Qilin said: "Wait for me to talk to her, if she is willing, let Xiao Zhao lead her." ”

Xu Hui nodded and said, "I am also very happy to hear that her eyes are better." She's a good girl, it's a blessing from heaven. ”

You don't know that Ake is no longer the same Ake, and the change in temperament may surprise you.

Xu Qilin didn't know if Xiao Ye wanted to enter the palace, and he didn't say anything to death.

The son heard the perfunctory meaning, and couldn't help asking: "Ah Ke doesn't want to enter the palace, or doesn't he want to see me and Xincheng?" ”

Xu Qilin felt that his son's thinking today was very quick, and it was not as simple as a few years ago, so he thought for a while and said: "Ah Ke is a folk girl, so she may be afraid of the royal family, right?" ”

The son felt that this statement was acceptable, although the palace was magnificent, but for ordinary people, it was full of depression. There are still many rules, and you have to be careful when you enter the palace.

"Xiao Zhao bought a yard, arranged it according to his own heart, and invited us to visit." The son said, "If Ah Ke doesn't want to enter the palace, it will be the same when we go out to see her." ”

Xu Qilin nodded and said, "After I ask her, it's not too late to settle down." ”

The son smiled and said, "You still respect others so much, even the common people. ”

"Isn't that good?" Xu Qilin said: "All beings are equal, no one is noble or low, and this is what the family teacher taught me." ”

"All beings are equal?!" Xu Hui smiled: "This seems to be the language of Buddhism, right?" ”

The son blinked, couldn't help laughing, and said: "When it comes to Buddhism, I am reminded of the famous saying 'bald heads everywhere, who is the real monk'. ”

Xu Qilin laughed, and then he found that his son was smiling and peeking at himself, and seemed a little shy, could it be that he remembered the incident that he was choked with amusement?

Although there are talks and jokes, Xu Qilin found that it is different from a few years ago.

At that time, the son and Xincheng were both children, and they were very close to him. Now, it seems to be a bit of a barrier. Xincheng is still almost, and the feeling of the son is particularly strong.

When he said goodbye and left the palace, Xu Qilin was still thinking about it, but he couldn't figure it out.

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Xiao Zhao knew that he hadn't asked for leave, and he was a little depressed. Xu Qilin was persuaded for a long time, but she reluctantly accepted.

Immediately afterwards, the palace sent someone to deliver the decree, but it was Ma Dami's own arrival.

"Qi Lin is already a marquis, and the speed of promotion is really rare." After the decree, Ma Da Mi sat down casually and talked to Xu Qilin, "But this is a real merit in exchange, and no one has to be convinced." ”

Hou of Changcheng County! Hehe, Your Majesty is still thinking about this stubble, and keep the name of the Great Wall for yourself!

Xu Qilin was happy in his heart, but he was not forced to be reserved, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty Longen, you are ashamed of it, you are ashamed of it!" ”

Secretary Ma waved his hand and said, "It is well deserved, Qi Lin does not need to be humble. After a pause, he continued: "I have already talked to Your Majesty, so there must have been an arrangement, right?" ”

Xu Qilin said: "I'm afraid I won't go out this year, first go to Xin'an to guide and guide, and then smooth out the work of Dayingku, I may go to the coast to have a look, but I won't stay too long and will come back." ”

"It's good to go out!" Ma Da said earnestly: "Xin'an is in Luozhou, it's not bad." ”

Xu Qilin smiled faintly, knowing that Ma Dabi was reminding himself in disguise that the capital was not peaceful, and there would be a lot less trouble outside.

Martha's secret point was over, and he knew that Xu Qilin was a smart person, so he changed the topic and asked about other things.

During the conversation, Xu Qilin seemed to inadvertently turn to the matter of Tubo, "I heard that Your Majesty has approved Tubo's courtship?" ”

Secretary Ma nodded and said, "It has indeed been decided to marry a clan daughter. Then, he asked rhetorically, "What, Qi Lin has other opinions?" ”

Xu Qilin shook his head and said: "I don't dare to have an opinion, but the younger brother has been in Hexi for many years and knows more about Tubo, and I feel that the imperial court should be vigilant against Tubo." Because in the long run, Tubo may become a fierce rival of my Tang Dynasty. ”

Ma Da Mi stroked his beard, groaned for a while, and said, "If Qi Lin has such concerns, he might as well play Your Majesty." As for the situation in Tibet, the ministers of the court and the central government really do not know much. ”

After a pause, he reminded again: "Only talking about geography and humanities, as well as the interests of Hexi, it does not involve marriage, Qi Lin should know this." ”

After a little pondering, Xu Qilin understood Ma Dami's guidance, and couldn't help nodding vigorously, and said, "Thank you Brother Ma for your guidance, I suddenly understood!" ”

Ma Dami laughed, "Qi Lin is still so funny!" As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and said to Xu Qilin: "I haven't seen him for several years, but I can't trust others, and I asked Qi Lin to take the pulse for him." ”

Xu Qilin was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "But I haven't checked anyone's pulse for many years, but fortunately, the professor at home doesn't dare to forget." ”

Summoning the soul to the upper body, Xu Qilin immediately became calm and solemn, holding the pulse in his hand, his eyes seemed to be open and closed, but he really looked like a magic stick.

After a long time, Xu Qilin let go of his hand and said slowly: "Brother Ma's thirst-quenching disease, although there is no cure for eradication now, but pay more attention to your diet and add a little medicine to recuperate, it's okay." ”

Ma Da Mi nodded and said, "I have been conditioning according to the prescription given by Qi Lin, and I feel that I am very well controlled." ”

Xu Qilin said: "I changed the prescription for Brother Ma again, you must know that the disease has changed, and the medicine has also changed. ”

After a pause, Xu Qilin said again: "I asked the teacher, and he said that Sanghuang is very effective for thirst, but it is very rare. ”

"What is Sanghuang?" Ma Daji has never heard of the name of this drug.

Xu Qilin explained: "Sanghuang is a fungal substance that grows on mulberry trees, which is very rare. A certain person who has asked Dayingku to search and buy in various places, and now he doesn't have much in his hand, so Brother Ma takes it to drink, and see how it works? ”

"Lao Qilin is worried and grateful." Secretary Ma gave up his hand very gratefully.

Xu Qilin smiled and waved his hand, got up to get Sanghuang, and told Ma Da Mi how to take it, and Ma Da Mi thanked him again and again.

The secretary of Liuma had a light meal in the house, and the two chatted and got along. Secretary Ma also seemed to inadvertently reveal some news, which benefited Xu Qilin a lot.

Sending away Secretary Ma, Xu Qilin went to find Ake again.

Ah Ke stayed at Zheng Niangzi's house for two days before returning to the Xu family's house. Although she is not a maid, she lives very peacefully.

Xu Qilin told her about entering the palace, but Xiao Ye refused on the spot, so he didn't go to salute this and say hello to that!

But the next day, she found Xu Qilin again and said that she was willing to enter the palace. I don't know if it was Daya's idea, or the result of discussing it with Ake.

When the news of Xu Qilin's return to Beijing spread, his friends and partners naturally took the opportunity to get together again to eat, drink and have fun. For two days in a row, Xu Qilin could be regarded as the end of the party.

After all the work arrangements were completed, Xu Qilin went to Zhuangzi to inspect his workshop.

After several years of not returning, Zhuangzi has undergone great changes. Far away, you can see the cotton grown in the field. As I got closer to Zhuangzi, I saw more and more clearly.

Many of the houses have been converted into brick structures, and the streets are clean and tidy, showing that the living standards of the farmers have improved greatly.

In Guanzhong, only the land of Xu and Chen's two Zhuangzi was allowed to grow cotton. In the name of experimental fields, the government pulled out all the grain, and the farmers guaranteed their harvest in drought and flood, which was equivalent to serving an iron rice bowl.

Coupled with the recruitment of workers in the workshop and the development of a variety of operations, it is not surprising that the farmers have become rich. Moreover, this is almost all Xu Qilin's favor.

The Xu family's mansion has also been renovated in recent years, although it is not magnificent, it is also extraordinary. Even if you don't go to the lakeside villa, there are winding waters and fragrant flowers and plants in the house.

Don't think about it, this must be decorated and arranged according to Xiao Zhao's intentions.

"Ah Lang is back! In the past three years, Xu An, the old housekeeper of the ......" who was alone, led his subordinates to greet him at the gate, and when he saw Xu Qilin, he seemed to be so excited that he burst into tears, wiped the corners of his eyes, and cried a little.

Xu Qilin smiled and helped the old housekeeper to walk into the house, "Uncle Xu's body is tough, and he doesn't look old at all." ”

Ah Lang laughed. Steward Xu shook his head and sighed: "Old, old, I can feel it." ”

The two talked and entered the house. Xu Qilin went to the room to wash up first, and the old housekeeper sent someone to call the housekeeper of the workshop to report to work.

"Uncle Xu, don't be busy, sit down and talk for a while." Xu Qilin changed his clothes and came out, beckoning the old housekeeper to sit down, "If you want to stay in the village for a few days, you always have to walk around and take a look, don't be so anxious." ”

Steward Xu sat down respectfully and asked tentatively, "Da Lang and Mrs., as well as the little lady, I don't know when they will be able to live in this village?" ”

Xu Qilin thought for a while and said, "When the weather gets hot again, the eldest brother is busy with official business, and my sister-in-law and Xiao Ye'er should also come to the villa to escape the summer." ”

Steward Xu nodded, with a look of relief on his face. Although Xu Qili is more roundabout, regardless of the affairs of the village, as an older generation, after hearing about the Xu family, he still wants to see it.

Xu Qilin chatted with Steward Xu and asked about the situation in the village. Sure enough, according to Steward Xu's description, the living standards of the farmers in the village have been greatly improved. At the very least, I can eat a few more meals of meat a year.

There was not much time, and the stewards of the workshop rushed over. There are old people Xu Qilin knows, and there are newcomers who don't know.

Xu Qilin smiled and met everyone one by one, but waved his hand and didn't want their report, only chatted about family life, and asked the kitchen to prepare wine and food, and had a dinner with everyone first.

The sales of fragrant dew and high-grade liquor have been very stable, and the profit of fragrant dew is still very rich, mainly due to the production volume. And the variety has also increased, Xu Qilin knows this.

And this time back, in fact, there is nothing that needs to be greatly renovated. As long as the income is stable, Xu Qilin is satisfied. After all, he can still make a lot of money in patent fees!

"Ah Lang is already the Hou Ye, you guys who don't have long eyes, dare to be so casual?" Steward Xu felt that the words and deeds of these people were too casual, and perhaps let everyone know the good news and pretended to reprimand.

Xu Qilin hurriedly waved his hand and said, "What is the Hou Ye and the Uncle, that's an official matter, let's not pay attention to that." None of them are outsiders, so don't be awkward. ”

Xu Bao bowed and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the little one." I want to drink a few more glasses today, and if I get drunk for a while, Master Hou must not blame. ”

Xu Qilin glared and pretended to reprimand: "It's still called Ah Lang, and then it's called Hou Ye, but you won't be allowed to drink this wine." ”

Everyone laughed, the atmosphere relaxed again, and the conversation and laughter became more casual.

When the wine and food were served, Xu Qilin took the glass and toasted first, thanking everyone for their contributions to the workshop. Especially when he is away from home, he is still diligent.

In the past few years, from the beginning of the workshop to the current well-organized, Xu Qilin is very worry-free, and he also sincerely thanks everyone here for their work, which has continuously increased the wealth of the Xu family.

For everyone, they only recognize Xu Qilin as the master. Da Lang, I haven't even seen face-to-face. And Xu Qilin is not only friendly and has no shelves, but also treats them very highly.

These stewards here have settled down in Xu and Chen, two Zhuangzi, and they are also considered to be first-class wealthy families in Shili Eight Villages.

Therefore, everyone is grateful to Xu Qilin. And the head of the family is already the Hou Ye, what will happen in the future, wouldn't he be more able to take care of it?

Xu Qilin smiled and accepted everyone's toasts in turn, although it was only a sip, but according to his identity, he had already given enough face to these ordinary people.

It's not a lot of time, it's already drunk. Xu Qilin is not immeasurable, but he is not a drinker. When he was full of wine and food, he asked Steward Xu and Xu Bao to accompany everyone, pretended to be excessive, and went back to the house to rest.

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