Chapter XVII: Return to the Fiefdom

The overtime in the past two days is too late, so I didn't write, and today I am sorry for the four more compensation.

After another day of trekking, the group finally arrived in Enshi Prefecture. Then after hurrying for half a day, it was considered to be the real territory of the Hua family, the state city of Enshi Prefecture - Lichuan.

When they arrived at the gate of Icheon City, they saw some people who greeted them at the gate of the city from a distance, and those who were all branches of the Hua family left in the fiefdom, or the person in charge of managing the property.

"Welcome back. ”

When the carriage reached the gate of the city, those who greeted them bowed and shouted.

Hua Mohan got out of the carriage and squinted his eyes. walked up to an old man who looked to be in his sixties, stretched out his hand to help him, and said: "Uncle Cheng, you have always watched me grow up, for so many years, you have taken care of the Hua family's family business, and on this cold day, you still came here to welcome me, so how can I feel sorry for me!"

This old man called Uncle Cheng is called Hua Cheng, and when Hua Mohan was a child, he followed Hua Mohan's father as a housekeeper. Until Hua Mohan was seventeen years old, his father died of illness, and the young Hua Mohan inherited the prince and left the fief to the capital. More than ten years have passed, Hua Mohan looked at the old man's almost white hair, and he couldn't help but feel some guilt in his heart. I should have found someone to assist Uncle Cheng earlier, and then let him rest at the old man's house.

"Young master, oh no, I'm a master now. Hehe, more than ten years have passed, and you have grown up. Don't worry, I'm still tough old man, and I can help you take care of it for a few years. Hua Cheng's face was full of smiles, for this young master who grew up watching him grow up, for him who has no heirs, he has already treated him as a son.

"Uncle Cheng, come, sit with me. On the way, let's catch up. Hua Mohan said, and he wanted to help Hua Cheng into the carriage. Hua Cheng also wanted to talk to Hua Mohan about some things about Hua Mohan over the years, so he followed him into the carriage with a smile.

"Hello ma'am. Hua Cheng got into the carriage and saw Meng Qi leaning on the carriage, and hurriedly said hello. Mengqi was a little unwell, because it was the first time she came to the north, and the north was much colder than the capital, so she was infected with some wind cold.

"Mengqi, this is the steward of our fiefdom, Uncle Cheng who watched me grow up since I was a child. Uncle Cheng, Mengqi is infected with some wind and cold, and when she gets home, she will have to trouble you to arrange a doctor. ”

When Meng Qi heard Hua Mohan's words, she hurriedly bowed slightly and said, "Uncle Cheng is good."

"Master, this is the little master, right?" Looking at Hua Yingying, who was sitting with Meng Qi, Hua Cheng asked with a smile.

"This is my unassuming son, hero, called Grandpa Cheng. ”

"Master, let the young master call me Uncle Hua the same, young, hehe. ”

Hua Yingying rolled his eyes and said, "Hello Uncle Hua, Uncle Hua, you are not old at all, you look like you are only forty or fifty years old." ”

Hua Cheng smiled happily: "The young master said that he was smiling." ”

In a short time, the convoy and the carriage of those who greeted them at the gate gathered together and headed for Washington, D.C., in the center of Icheon City.

Originally, when the Guogong Mansion came out, the team was very large, and the carriage of a large number of people greeted at the gate of the city attracted enthusiastic onlookers along the way.

"Eh, who is this, such a big show. ”

"You don't know? ”

"Grandpa Guo is back to the fiefdom? I really don't know, isn't Grandpa Guo going to help His Majesty with government affairs often?"

"Alas, don't mention it, Grandpa Guo thinks so much about us civilians, this time because the barbarians hit Lichuan, I don't know how Grandpa Guo has been demoted back, and there will be no one like Grandpa Guo who asks for the people's life in the future. ”

"But I went to do business last year, and I heard that the current government is only a eunuch with a lot of power, so it won't be... ”

"Shhhh You don't want to live anymore? Just know these words, don't say them. The man quickly interrupted him.

"Uncle Cheng, how are you doing all these years, is the family's industry okay?" In the carriage, Hua Mohan and Hua Cheng were still chatting about family life.

"It's been fine in the beginning, in recent years... Alas!" Hua Cheng sighed gloomily.

Hua Mohan saw Hua Cheng's expression and asked suspiciously, "Uncle Cheng, what's wrong?"

Hua Cheng shook his head and said, "Do you remember Hua Ying's lineage?"

Hua Mohan thought for a while and said, "Are you talking about the descendant of my grandfather's cousin's lineage?

"Hmm. Hua Cheng nodded and continued: "When you were seventeen years old, you inherited the head of the family and the prince of the country at a young age, and you were even taken to the capital to start contacting the government. So you don't care about this side of the matter, I will help the old lady take care of the family property alone. But in recent years, the old lady was not in good health, and after she fell ill, Hua Ying began to say that she wanted to help take care of the industry. ”

"What? My mother is sick, why didn't she inform me?" Hua Mohan was startled and hurriedly said.

"It was the old lady who told us to hide it. She said that you are busy taking care of the government in the capital, and I have heard that you have been fighting against the eunuchs over the years, so she can't let you be distracted. ”

"And how is Mother now?" Hua Mohan asked anxiously.

"The old lady's illness is not very serious, but she has been tired for a long time and has a hidden illness in her body. The doctor said that it needs to be taken well. So the old lady agreed to Hua Ying's request and let him take over some industries. Who knew that after this Hua Ying took over, he not only controlled all these industries in his own hands, but also embezzled the rest of our industries. In recent years, Huaying has embezzled almost half of the industry. Alas, it's all because I'm useless, I can't keep the master's property. Hua Cheng said with some self-reproach.

Hua Mohan hurriedly comforted: "Uncle Cheng, you have done well enough, don't worry, when I come back, I will let him vomit slowly." ”

While talking, the group arrived in Washington. They all got out of the carriage, and the servants began to carry things into the mansion.

As soon as Hua Mohan got out of the carriage, he saw an old woman standing at the door of the mansion where he grew up, supported by two maids. He was looking at his group, his eyes were full of tears. She is Hua Mohan's mother, Liu.

Hua Mohan couldn't help but feel a puzzle in his heart, and hurriedly ran over and knelt down and cried: "Mother, the child is not filial. ”

Liu Shi trembled his hands and touched Hua Mohan's head: "It's good to come back." ”

"Mother. Meng Qi also pulled Hua Yingying over to salute the Liu family at this time.

"Mengqi, it's been more than ten years since you met when you got married. ”

"Well, mother, it's our unfilial piety, we should have come back to see our mother earlier, but Xianggong is busy with government affairs and can't leave. ”

"It's okay, it's okay, I know. Liu said with a smile. In a blink of an eye, he saw Hua Yingying who was following Meng Qi and said, "This is my good grandson, right? ”

"Hero, call grandma. Hua Mohan hurriedly ordered.

"Hello grandma. Hua Yingying looked at this somewhat old lady, although her good grandson made her feel awkward how she listened, but she still shouted honestly.

"Eh, haha, since he was born, I went to the capital to hug him, and it's been twelve years, and they've grown so big. Liu said happily.

"Mother. At this time, Liu Ruxuan also took Hua Yu to salute in front of Liu's thief.

After another greeting during the period, Liu said, "Okay, let's all go in." This north is not as good as the capital, and there are still two months to go before the New Year, so the weather is getting colder and colder. ”

The group followed into Washington, and when everyone was chatting happily, someone from outside came to report.

"Old lady, Hua Ying has come to see the young master. ”