In the end, the yamen failed to collect grain and other goods from the wealthy households in the city, but Deng Sima stepped forward and contacted other surrounding prefectures and counties, and several yamen worked together to finally settle the victims, and the imperial court also sent people down to deal with the drought.

Luo Banghao concealed from the people of the yamen and sent some food and clothing to the victims in his own name, which was also regarded as a wish, so that those poor people who were affected by the disaster would be better.

When the weather warmed up in the early spring, the yamen sent people to escort the victims back to their hometowns.

When the catkins were flying in the city like snowflakes, Zhao Ying suddenly appeared at the door of Xu's house with a gift.

As soon as Mrs. Xu heard that her future grandson-in-law was coming, she hurriedly called someone to invite her in and brought the best tea and pastries, as if she were receiving a distinguished guest.

When Luo Xuyan returned home from the shop, she heard the laughter of her grandmother and aunt in the front room, and then saw Zhao Ying's gentle and gentle smile, which made people feel warm and friendly like a spring day.

When Xu Yaoyao and Luo Banghao saw Zhao Ying, their faces changed slightly.

In the past few months since Zhao Ying returned to Xiazhou, although they have met a few times, at most they have said hello and exchanged a few words, and there has been no more communication. Whenever Mrs. Xu asked why Zhao Gongzi didn't come to sit at home, Xu Yaoyao always used the plague and the fact that the yamen was too busy to prevaricate.

Today, Zhao Ying actually came to the Xu Mansion with a generous gift without informing them in advance, which they did not expect.

Zhao Ying always gives people a gentle and gentle look, no matter who she is gentle with, in the end, it makes people let down their guard.

After saying hello, Zhao Ying directly explained the intention of this visit, "I plan to return to my hometown and prepare for next year's scientific expedition." ”

Mrs. Xu's eyes lit up, "How sure is Zhao Gongzi?" ”

Zhao Ying smiled.

Xu Yaoyao said: "I wish Zhao Gongzi the title of the gold list and get what he wants." ”

Zhao Yingzuo said: "Aunt Cheng Ji Yan." ”

Xu Yaoyao raised her eyebrows slightly at the title of "aunt", and when she saw her mother's smiling face, she didn't say anything.

Zhu Ying touched her big belly and said sourly: "Oh, Ayan is really happy, with such a good fiancé, if you are not allowed to stay in the capital as an official in the future, you will definitely enjoy the glory and wealth, don't forget our relatives in our hometown when the time comes?" ”

Luo Xuyan said with a smile: "Auntie, how things are arranged in the future depends on Zhao Gongzi and his family." ”

Zhu Ying snorted coldly, turned her face away, looked at her bulging belly, and there was some smugness in her eyes.

Since she became pregnant, she has become more and more fond of eating sour things, and the more sour things other people's teeth are about to fall out, the more she loves to eat.

The doctor and the experienced midwife all said that the baby was a boy, and Mrs. Xu was happy, and she gave incense to the ancestors of the Xu family every day, blessing her that the baby was born safely and safely, and the child could grow up smoothly and healthily, supporting the Xu family.

So, even if Xu Dali is in prison, what if he doesn't have a good reputation?

She still has one of the most important chess pieces in her hands.

Over there, Zhao Ying took over the conversation and said, "For the sake of the Zhao family and Miss Luo's happiness, I will work hard." ”

Mrs. Xu smiled happily, "With your words, I am relieved." Alas, our Ayan is really blessed, with such a marriage, it seems that the Luo family still has some ability. ”

As she spoke, she nodded at Luo Banghao.

Luo Banghao and Xu Yaoyao glanced at each other, and could only smile politely.

It was almost time to finish eating, Mrs. Xu personally opened Luo, asked the cook to show the greatest ability, regardless of how much money it would cost, made a large table of good dishes, and took out the good wine treasured at home, and asked Luo Banghao to accompany Zhao Ying to drink a few glasses, but Zhao Ying politely shirked it, saying that it was to prepare for leaving for his hometown tomorrow, so it was not appropriate to drink.

Mrs. Xu didn't force it, she just asked him to eat more vegetables, and kept hinting that Luo Xuyan would talk to him more.

But Luo Xuyan pretended to be very hungry today, buried her head in eating, and just ignored her grandmother.

And Xu Yaoyao and Luo Banghao didn't mean to talk much, Mrs. Xu had to find something to say to Zhao Ying by herself, and finally felt that Zhao Gongzi was quite familiar with her family, and she was more relieved.

“…… Speaking of which, in the future, I will ask Zhao Gongzi to take care of this cousin. Mrs. Xu pointed to Zhu Ying's big belly and said.

Xu Yaoyao's family of three only felt speechless, but they thought that Zhao Gongzi and his family would not really have a deeper connection in the future, so they didn't refute Mrs. Xu's words, and let her dream.

Zhao Ying said: "I will definitely do it, we will be a family in the future." ”

Mrs. Xu smiled even more happily, and hurriedly asked the cook to add two more dishes.

After eating, Zhao Ying was going back, and he said goodbye to Mrs. Xu respectfully. The ladies were not suitable to send him out, so naturally Luo Banghao had to send him.

The two walked to the door, but Zhao Ying didn't mean to say goodbye, but said meaningfully: "Don't hide it from Mr. Luo, my original intention when I went to Xiazhou was to learn from Ruan Tingshi, and the road that my family could pave for me was at most to Ruan Tingshi's side." I thought Ruan Tingshi was a capable person, but in the past few months, I felt powerless, so I could only return to my hometown in advance to prepare for the next year's scientific expedition. ”

Luo Banghao looked dazed and said: "I think Ruan Tingshi treats the people very well, isn't the resettlement of the victims very good?" Come to think of it, the court has a reward, right? ”

Zhao Ying's gaze swept over his face, and then he shook his head and said, "There is no reward." ”

Luo Banghao was surprised: "How could it be? ”

Zhao Ying smiled helplessly: "Ruan Tingshi just knows how to say some scenes, and he looks like he is in a prosperous and peaceful world." In essence, the gold and jade are ruined on the outside. In the end, the idea of rehousing the victims was still thought up by Deng Sima, but unfortunately he is going to return to his hometown this year, and there are not many people who are able to assist him, so he ......"

Luo Banghao said: "At least the wife is peaceful, and we ordinary people don't ask for anything." ”

"Yes." Zhao Ying smiled and arched her hand: "Mr. Luo, I have to go back, farewell." ”

Luo Banghao stopped him again, and said in a low voice: "Zhao Gongzi, please remember that this marriage contract is uncountable." ”

"I understand." Zhao Ying nodded seriously, "Miss Luo and I don't even have a serious marriage letter, where did I get the marriage contract." ”

Luo Banghao glanced at it a few times and said with a smile: "Zhao Gongzi, go slowly." ”

Zhao Ying arched her hand again, then turned to leave, and her figure quickly disappeared into the night.

Luo Banghao sighed, and was about to go back to the house, when he saw a maid hurriedly coming out of the house, and shouted in panic: "Hurry up and ask the doctor and midwife to come!" Young grandma is going to give birth! ”