"The doctor will stay."
Looking along where the sound came from, a rather gorgeously dressed figure came into view.
She is dressed in silk and satin, has gray beard and hair, and her face is very rosy.
At first glance, he looks like a pampered old man, but upon closer inspection, he doesn't seem too old.
Just like a person who is used to living a hard life and has gone through many vicissitudes of life, even if he starts to live a good life, the traces left by the years cannot be covered up.
Just such a person suddenly stopped Zheng Xiong.
Respecting the elderly and loving the young is a traditional virtue, and Zheng Xiong is no exception. When he saw this, he stopped getting into the car, clasped his fists at the visitor and asked.
"What's the matter, old man?"
The visitor accepted the greeting from Zheng Xiong calmly and did not feel it was inappropriate. He waved his hand and said.
"The great doctor, the Marquis, is here. If you are not welcomed from afar, please don't blame me for the lack of care."
Forehead! Are we familiar with each other?
The people from the county government are still here, do they need your representation?
This reply made Zheng Xiong confused.
"Who are you! What can I ask for?"
"Nanxiong Marquis is my cousin, I'm here! His surname is Zhao and his given name is Zhongfa. He has been promoted by people of the same clan and holds the position of clan leader. He has also been given the post of Bo, the head of the county government by His Majesty's grace."
"I don't dare to ask for advice. I have ordered my family to prepare drinks. I am here to please the Marquis. I am a guest at my home. I have no other intention."
Zheng Xiong is also helpless as there are many popular people.
The stranger seemed familiar and had a haughty tone, which made Zheng Xiong a little unhappy.
I don't know Marquis Nanxiong, but he is also a Marquis, and I am not afraid of him.
The visitor had a sense of superiority that he didn't know where, as if he was also a prince, enough to be on an equal footing with Zheng Xiong.
Zheng Xiong shook his head. Not to mention that he was just a cousin. Even if Marquis Nanxiong himself was here, Zheng Xiong would not want to offend him.
They are all withered bones in the grave.
"Oh, there's no need to eat. I'm in a hurry. Let's do it next time!"
After saying that, he made a move to leave, but the old man refused.
"What the doctor said is wrong. If you are on your way, don't be in a hurry now. Eat well, drink well, and be energetic. You may not miss the journey another day."
"I also ask the doctor to give me a thin noodle, as a courtesy to the landlord."
The corners of Zheng Xiong's mouth twitched, and he even started to argue with himself. He clearly refused and refused to point out what was wrong with him.
He was not polite at the moment, expressed his position with actions, turned around and left, and said lightly.
"Farewell! No need to send it off."
Zheng Xiong's merciless behavior made Zhao Zhongfa a little stunned, and he watched Zheng Xiong get into the car.
For a long time, he seemed a little ashamed and unhappy with Zheng Xiong's lack of face, so he vented his accumulated anger on the few people who complained underground.
"Come here, take these complainants back to the government office. How dare you disturb the Marquis and drag them back to the county government office to beat them up."
Before Zheng Xiong could walk far, the expression on his face turned serious when he heard this sentence.
Pulling up the cloth on the carriage, looking directly at Zhao Zhongfa, he said angrily.
"I don't want to pursue the case, so do I need you to do it for me?"
"Let them go and make sure you don't cause trouble for them in the future."
"Otherwise, when I come back, if these people are missing, let's see if I will let you go."
One sentence caused such a huge response from Zheng Xiong. Zhao Zhongfa also became more energetic and had opinions on Zheng Xiong.
Fortunately, he was gently persuaded by the people in the county government, so he didn't do too much and let him go obediently.
"Didn't you hear what the Marquis said? Let him go."
Seeing that the bonds were loosened, Zheng Xiong didn't want to stay for a moment and left with his family.
As for the people who filed the complaint, they can only resign themselves to their fate, fulfill their promises another day, and come back to see what happened.
After another period of traveling, we finally arrived at the border of Lu'an Prefecture.
When we first entered Lu'an Prefecture, the terrain was flat and the journey on the plains was smooth.
But as we go westward, small peaks gradually appear, making it increasingly difficult to walk.
Jinggang Mountain and Dabie Mountain, these two mountains can be said to be the cradle of generals.
Lu'an Prefecture is adjacent to the Dabie Mountains to the west and has a vast plain. However, the water flowing from the Dabie Mountains always invades the people downstream.
This is also the reason why Han Yuer's family fled famine.
We were almost reaching the mountainous area now, and Han Yue'er still didn't mean to stop, which made Zheng Xiong feel a little uneasy.
As the saying goes, don't enter the forest. Such a large forest brought more uneasiness, so Zheng Xiong couldn't help but ask.
"Mom, where is the place you are talking about? There are mountains in front of us. We are not familiar with the place. We can't rush into it. We have to make plans!"
Han Yue'er was timid near her hometown, and was quite excited when she saw the mountains.
After hearing what Zheng Xiong said, he calmed down a bit.
Lao Zheng and Jia also advised.
"You haven't been back for so many years, and your life has changed a lot. Xiong'er is right, you can't be in a hurry and ask people to inquire first, and then make plans."
The two of them endured silently all the way, in order to fulfill Zheng Xiong's filial piety as soon as possible. Although the journey was well arranged, they had been torn apart long ago as a carriage.
Being exhausted both physically and mentally, they also wanted to cultivate themselves, so they all started to persuade them.
The same is true for Han Yue'er, but as she gets closer to her hometown, she is inevitably excited.
He also felt guilty that Lao Zheng and Jia had to accompany him, so he nodded immediately.
"Blame it on me. I was too excited. You are right. We need to find a place to settle down first."
Hearing what Han Yue'er said, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Zheng Xiong quickly adjusted his direction and headed towards the state capital.
Being far away from the mountains and forests, Zheng Xiong felt much more relaxed. The feeling of a light on his back was really a bit uncomfortable.
Zhizhou was well informed. Zheng Xiong was waiting at the gate of the city before he arrived.
When Zheng Xiong's carriage arrived, he hurriedly led the state government officials to salute Zheng Xiong.
The guard of honor sent by Lao Zhu was too ostentatious. It had been like this all the way. Zheng Xiong was used to this scene and didn't take it seriously.
He waved his hand to avoid everyone's salutes, and headed to the city under the leadership of Zhizhou.
After settling down his parents, Zheng Xiong followed Zhizhou and others to the state government office.
Without meddling in other people's business, Zheng Xiong directly explained his intention after taking his seat at the head table.
"I am here today just to accompany my mother in her search for a relative."
"In the early years, my mother lived in Lu'an Prefecture, and there were three sisters at home. Please show me and search for them."
"If you can find out, I would be grateful."
"I don't dare. We are honored to work for the Marquis. This is just a small matter. When we find clues, we will report it to the Marquis."
You have the right to use it and it will become invalid upon expiration.
Although he lost his official position, no one dared to look down on him as a marquis, and he showed a very serious attitude.
I would rather put the state government affairs on hold temporarily and do my best to search for Zheng Xiong.
Zheng Xiong specially went to the state government to tell the matter, and then waited for the news with peace of mind. One person's ability is limited, and Zheng Xiong didn't want to waste his brain on something that could be done by a group of people. He relied entirely on the state government to find it, so he could rest for a few days.
(End of chapter)
