After becoming a widow, I became the mother of seven children

It was already dark after Yan Qingqing returned home. Yuan Huiniang saw Yan Qingqing coming back and asked with concern: "Mom, how is Aunt Wugang? Has the child been born?"

Although Wang Wugang is not a big man, his seniority is quite high. According to seniority, Yuan Huiniang should call Wu Gang's wife aunt.

Yan Qingqing smiled and replied: "He is born, mother and son are safe. He is a big fat boy, similar to our Jin Qian when he was a child."

Yuan Huiniang laughed when she heard this and said: "That's good, that's good, this woman's giving birth is really like walking through the gates of hell.

I'm going to prepare some supplements and I'll have them delivered to Aunt Wugang later. "

Yan Qingqing nodded without saying anything, and then returned to her room.

Early the next morning, Yan Qingqing asked Ada to drive a carriage to the county seat.

Everyone in the government office knew Yan Qingqing. As soon as they saw her, they quickly invited her into the county government office and sent someone to report to County Magistrate Ling.

When Ling Ziyuan heard that Yan Qingqing was coming, he was stunned for a while before he quickly put down his official duties and came out to greet her.

He has not been to Canghe Village recently because he will be transferred out of here soon. There are many official duties that need to be handed over, so he is particularly busy during this time.

He didn't know whether he would be able to see Yan Qingqing again in the future. Ling Ziyuan felt quite regretful when he thought of this.

He quickly adjusted his emotions, and said with a smile on his face after seeing Yan Qingqing: "The great presence of Ming Zhaoshuo really makes my small county government shine."

In the past few years, Yan Qingqing has learned very well what kind of character Ling Ziyuan is. Sometimes he is not upright, but sometimes he is more upright than anyone else.

Therefore, Yan Qingqing didn't care if his words were weird or not, and smiled and said: "I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. I came today to ask Magistrate Ling for help."

Yan Qingqing originally thought that Ling Ziyuan would hit her back a few words, but Magistrate Ling said seriously: "In that case, please invite Ming Zhaoshuo."

Yan Qingqing was a little surprised, why Ling Ziyuan was so easy to talk to this time.

Ling Ziyuan asked Yan Qingqing to sit down and said directly: "If you have anything to do, Ming Zhaoshuo, just tell me, if I can do it, I will definitely do it for you. Even if I can't, I will find a way."

Yan Qingqing felt a little weird when she heard Ling Ziyuan say this, but she couldn't tell what was weird.

But thinking that he had always been like this, he said directly: "Canghe Village has grown to a considerable scale after the development in the past few years.

And there are industries that can support long-term development.

Several nearby villages also have attachments.

So I came here specifically to ask what Magistrate Ling meant. "

Ling Ziyuan actually knew something about Yan Qingqing's plan for Canghe Village, so he asked, "What does Ming Zhaoshuo mean?"

Yan Qingqing smiled and said: "What I mean is that these villages can be further developed and merged into towns."

Ling Ziyuan smiled after hearing this and said, "Ming Zhaoshuo has already planned this, right?"

Yan Qingqing did not hide anything from him, so she told him her original plan.

Ling Ziyuan listened and replied: "It is indeed a good idea, and it will be beneficial to the development of nearby villages and Chengyang County.

I'll write a letter to the Chief Secretary, Mr. Mei, now. It shouldn't be a big problem. "

Although Ling Ziyuan, the mother-daughter official of Chengyang County in the village reform town, can do most of the things, she still needs to be registered in the city to be officially recognized.

Yan Qingqing estimated that there wouldn't be much problem in Fucheng.

The two chatted again about the future development of Chengyang County, but Yan Qingqing could feel that Ling Ziyuan was obviously absent-minded, so he stood up and left without saying anything more.

After Yan Qingqing left, Butler Ling looked at Ling Ziyuan's look of reluctance and asked, "Master, why didn't you tell Ming Zhaoshuo that you were about to be transferred back to Beijing?"

Magistrate Ling said in annoyance: "What's the point of talking about it? The imperial edict of transfer will come down soon. Your Majesty doesn't need me to stay here anymore. It will only increase your worries."

Besides, a heartless person like Yan Qingqing might still celebrate her promotion. "

Ling Zi became very angry when he thought of this.

Butler Ling on the side curled his lips when he heard this. Isn't it normal for Ming Zhaoshuo to congratulate him on his promotion? He had never told Ming Zhaoshuo about his little thoughts.

Ling Ziyuan served as the magistrate of Chengyang County for three years, and his political achievements were obvious to all. In addition to his contribution to disaster relief, the emperor directly promoted him to the rank of third-rank Minister of Household Affairs.

Except for Yan Qingqing, this speed of promotion is unparalleled in the court.

But Ling Ziyuan was not as happy as he imagined.

Seeing that Ling Ziyuan was unhappy, Butler Ling tried to comfort him: "Actually, as an old slave, there is no need to be sentimental when meeting the master. Maybe people from Ming Zhaoshuo will come to Beijing soon."

After hearing this, Ling Ziyuan's eyes lit up and he looked at Butler Ling and asked, "How do you say this?"

Butler Ling smiled and said: "Sir, the reason why the emperor promoted me to an official position is not because I have made great contributions in disaster relief.

But to be honest, when it comes to merit, Ming Zhaoshuo deserves the most credit. "

Ling Ziyuan agreed with Butler Ling's words. Most of the disaster relief ideas came from Yan Qingqing, and Yan Qingqing actually spent hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to buy food and grass, which can be said to have been spent on all the family property.

Seeing that Ling Ziyuan agreed, Butler Ling continued: "So the emperor's reward for Ming Zhaoshuo cannot be less than that of the master.

The emperor is so kind to me, so it would be unreasonable for Ming Zhaoshuo not to come to Beijing to express his gratitude this time.

Once this person enters the capital, isn't it more likely that he will stay in the capital? "

Ling Ziyuan suddenly became happy after hearing this. He was really a fan of the authorities. Why didn't I think of this?

After Yan Qingqing walked out of the county government office, she sneezed several times in succession, then rubbed her nose and said to herself: "The weather is getting warmer and warmer, is it possible that I can still catch a cold.

It seems that I need to exercise more recently. "

Yan Qingqing has been a little lazy since the Chinese New Year, and her exercise is intermittent.

A few days later, Ling Ziyuan got a reply and the Chief Secretary had approved it.

Therefore, Ling Ziyuan specially sent someone to tell Yan Qingqing that the county government was also preparing to issue a formal notice.

Yan Qingqing was very happy after receiving the news and asked Li Kaishan to summon the village chiefs of several nearby villages to talk to them about the matter.

Several people were extremely excited when they heard the news. From now on, they would become people in the town, and their status would also rise with the tide. Even if their children and grandchildren would get married in the future, it would be much better.

But a practical problem they are facing now is that after they merge into a town, there will be no village chief, and they will withdraw from the management of the village.

However, Yan Qingqing did not need to say this. Village Chief Yang took the initiative to raise this question and said: "To be honest, I have already done enough with this village chief. When I retire, can you find me a job as a gatekeeper in Xihuafang?" It will also allow me to take care of myself in old age.”

Yan Qingqing naturally agreed to this small request.

The village chiefs of several other villages have also made preparations long ago. They want to merge with Canghe Village to form Canghe Town. The first mayor must be Li Kaishan.