novelzi Chapter 564: Call me Grandpa
Chapter 564: Call me Grandpa
Chapter 564
They stayed in the northwest as minor local officials, with their son attending the academy to become a teacher. Although this life was not as illustrious as being a high-ranking official in the capital city, it was stable and comfortable.
Mo Jiuye sincerely hoped that the others would remain in the northwest to assist him, but he could not be so selfish, for they were all talented and accomplished men who might have greater opportunities to put their abilities to use in the capital city.
However, the others had made up their minds, and despite understanding the reasoning, they remained steadfast in their desire to stay in the northwest.
Mo Jiuye was very gratified by this, and it also made clear that they were indeed men of honor and loyalty.
Time flew by in the busyness.
The Mo family welcomed their second Spring Festival in the northwest.
This night was different from previous years, as it was the first time in over a decade that the entire Mo family was gathered without a single person missing for the reunion.
In the past, even when there were no reports of the Mo men being killed in battle, there were always some who could not reunite with their families due to guarding the frontier.
Old Lady Mo was the happiest today, as she saw her husband and sons all present, but more importantly, He Zhiran had given birth to a new addition to the Mo family this year.
Seeing the harmonious scene of the entire family sitting together, the old lady could not help but shed tears of joy.
Mo Qing saw his wife crying, and without asking, he knew the reason, for he too felt an urge to tear up at that moment.
The women rushed to comfort the two elders, while also reflecting on how precious this reunion was.
Little Pearl was the best at lightening the mood. Sensing the elders' emotions, she immediately made sounds to draw everyone's attention.
Soon, Pearl had captured everyone's attention, and they all wiped away their tears, vying to hold this mischievous little one.
Pearl truly had a knack for it: in an instant, the atmosphere in the Mo family had done a complete 180-degree turn, with broad smiles adorning everyone's faces. Fịndd new updates at novelhall.com
Six years later...
In a sprawling compound at the foot of Tian Xiang Mountain, located in the northwest's provincial capital city.
This was the King of Defending the West's Mansion, personally overseen by Hu Cong in its construction over more than half a year.
The mansion occupied an extremely vast area, with over a dozen separate quadrangle courtyard residences within its walls, in addition to the requisite facilities.
At first glance, its layout resembled the houses the Mo family had built at the foot of Xi Ling Village's mountain.
Most importantly, the mansion backed onto a great mountain, covered in various fruit and tea trees, giving a refreshing and invigorating feeling from afar.
Last year, at Meng Huaining's recommendation, he contributed his hard-earned silver to the court to fund Da Shun's construction of the Grand Canal and levees.
For such a great contribution, Nan Yu would certainly not disappoint Tang Mingrui, bestowing a gilded signboard inscribed with the words "Imperial Merchant of Da Shun."
Tang Mingrui had officially become a renowned imperial merchant, five years earlier than Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran knew from history.
There were many shops on the commercial street, but Tang Mingrui and He Zhiran's cooperative businesses also dealt in many kinds of goods, so there was no concern about so many shops lying vacant.
As for the remaining few shops, after Tang Mingrui established various businesses that drove the street's economy, they too were quickly snapped up.
Those people who hadn't seen potential here in the beginning could be said to have regretted it bitterly.
Nowadays, a shop on this street could scarcely be had for any amount of money.
The owners were making more than enough, so who would be willing to sell?
The commercial street's reputation only grew more resounding, to the point that the wealthy from all regions of the Da Shun court wished to come here and open their eyes.
The couple strolled leisurely along.
"Lord Mo, Princess He..."
This voice was all too familiar, and the two turned with looks of surprise on their faces.
"Your Maj..."
Mo Jiuye had barely uttered a syllable when Nan Yu silenced him with a gesture.
Nan Yu looked even more seasoned than six years ago, more mature, but the aura of imposing righteousness remained.
"Just call me 'Third Prince.'"
Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran exchanged smiles.
"When did Your Third Highness arrive in the northwest? Why didn't you inform us so we could receive you properly?"
Nan Yu waved his folding fan, his face full of smiles.
"I only just arrived today. I thought I would first take a look at Da Shun's most famous commercial street, but I didn't expect to run into the two of you."
Speaking of the commercial street, pride shone in He Zhiran's eyes: this was her painstaking creation.
"What does Your Third Highness think of this commercial street?"