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"Keep a low profile." Liu Yongchun laughed.

Whether in Huayang County or Sulan County, the county magistrate is not a Beijing official, but he understands the subtle changes in the court better than many people who have lived in Xingji City for a long time.

"Even if it doesn't work this year, I believe that within a few years the Earl's Mansion will definitely be promoted to a Marquis' Mansion. Big brother, congratulate my little sister and her family first."

Liu Wan smiled brightly and nodded proudly.

"Then I will accept your blessing here. When the Earl's Mansion is truly promoted to a noble title, I will prepare a generous thank-you gift for you."

Haha.

Liu Yongchun smiled and clapped his hands, "Brother, you are honest and incorruptible. Your sister-in-law always complains that the family is so poor that they can barely make ends meet. She likes gifts the most..."

After joking, he looked up at the calendar on the wall, a little confused.

"By the way, why is my little sister going back to Su Lan now?"

Traditionally, Cold Clothes Festival is not a day to visit relatives.

Besides, both the Lord and the Crown Prince of the Loyal and Brave Marquisate are fighting outside, and Liu Wan is the only one in charge of the huge Xiao clan.

If it wasn't necessary, she shouldn't leave Xingji City.

whee.

Liu Wan smiled and explained, "Grandma is not feeling well, and as a granddaughter, I should come back to visit her no matter how busy I am."

"It's you, big brother," she blamed, "You've already gone back to Su Lan, but you're not willing to go home to visit."

cough cough.

Liu Yongchun coughed repeatedly due to embarrassment.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to go home, but it’s inconvenient for him to go home.

Because Yunchui has always had the tradition of serving as an official in a different place, regardless of the size of the official position, and the reason needs no elaboration.

But no one knew why Ren Ning did that, but for the first time in history, he allowed him to return to Su Lan to be the county magistrate.

The emperor's order cannot be disobeyed. Although Liu Yongchun has returned to Sulan City, he only sent his butler back to burn incense on the day of his arrival.

He consciously kept his distance from the Liu family.

If Liu Wan hadn't come to his house today, he wouldn't have known the situation at home.

Ugh.

"I'm such an unfilial grandson." Liu Yongchun bowed in the direction of the Liu family with guilt, "Is grandma okay?"

"Don't worry, big brother." Liu Wan smiled and shook her head.

"Grandma is old, and with the change of season today, her old cold legs have come back."

"I brought the imperial physician back from Xingji City, but he only told her to keep warm and eat more food, and he didn't even prescribe any medicine."

call!
Liu Yongchun let out a long sigh, and quickly told the housekeeper to bring some supplements back to visit, and then he gave up.

He looked at Liu Wan again, "What are you doing, little sister?"

"It's nothing, actually." Liu Wan smiled. "Since you're not coming home, my little sister, uncle, and father will have no choice but to come over from home to see you."

After saying that, she looked at the hourglass on the Duobao Pavilion.

"According to the time, my uncle and his men should be here soon."

Before he finished speaking, a servant's voice came from outside the door.

"Sir, your father is here to visit and is waiting in the living room."

Liu Wan stood up with a giggle.

"Speak of the devil, here he comes! Let's go to the living room."

The group moved to the living room.

As expected, there were several men standing inside with great respect. They were none other than the managers of Liu's company.

"Liu Yuxuan and Liu Yushu greet the Lady Bo and the County Magistrate."

Liu Wan smiled and nodded, "We are all family, uncle and father, please don't be polite, please take a seat."

After a few polite words, they sat down as host and guest.

However, Liu Wan's expression turned stern at some point.

"By the way, let me introduce two guests."

Liu Yongchun looked at the two men behind Liu Wan in astonishment.

Generally speaking, when wealthy ladies like the Earl's wife go out, they are usually followed by a large number of servants and guards.

Just now in the flower hall, he also glanced at these two handsome men and thought they were the guards of the Duke of Zhongyong's mansion.

It turned out not to be.

"This is Ren Luo, the fourth son of the Grand Tutor's Mansion." Liu Wan pointed her hand towards the young man standing on the left.

Liu Yongchun was startled, coughed a few times, and quickly stood up from the main seat.

"Meet the Fourth Master Ren."

"No wonder I said the fourth young master looked kind, it turns out he is the son of the prefect Ren."

Ren Luo's father was named Ren Jie, who was Ren Ning's nominal father when he was in the Grand Tutor's Mansion, and he is also the current prefect of Misty County.

"I have met your father several times when I was working in Huayang County. Your father traveled a lot when he was young and was well-informed. His words and deeds made me feel very happy and I admire him deeply."

Ren Luo waved his hand lazily.

"You are too polite, Lord County Magistrate. My eldest cousin was supposed to come on Su Lan's trip this time, but he and His Majesty were in the palace receiving the triumphant soldiers, so he sent me instead."

"I just took the opportunity to leave Xingji City and have fun. Don't worry about me."

Liu Yongchun was surprised again.

Isn’t Ren Luo’s eldest cousin the prince of the Grand Tutor’s Mansion—Ren Rong?

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However, before he could finish being surprised, Liu Wan introduced the man on the right.

"This is the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, Mr. Qin Mingqin."

laugh.

This time, Liu Yongchun took a deep breath.

He quickly stepped forward and saluted, "Meetings, Master Qin."

Generally speaking, there are tens of thousands of vice ministers in the six ministries, with varying official ranks, ranging from the third rank to the sixth rank.

The county magistrate is a frontier historian, especially a county magistrate like Su Lan. In terms of status and importance, his position is much higher than that of an ordinary official.

But Qin Ming is different. He is a craftsman personally appointed by Ren Ning.

He had told the court officials more than once that any request made by Qin Ming must be met as soon as possible. If it could not be met, it must be reported to him for the final decision.

Therefore, Liu Yongchun did not dare to be careless at all.

"Greetings, Lord Qin and Master Ren."

The head of the Liu family next to him was a little puzzled, but when he saw Liu Yongchun like this, he hurried forward to pay his respects.

Qin Ming smiled and waved his hand, signaling them to relax.

"I came to Sulan City this time in compliance with the order of His Majesty to introduce a new type of textile machine to you."

Textile machine?
Liu Yongchun, Liu Yuxuan and others looked at each other in surprise, and soon they understood.

Their Liu family has been engaged in the cloth industry or textile industry, and has a place among many peers in Su Lan County.

But it's just a small place, not very conspicuous.

Now it has actually alarmed His Majesty?
But it is true that their Liu family did do business with Ren Ning.

A month ago, the Loyal and Brave Earl's Mansion suddenly took action and ordered a large amount of cloth. It was said that it was to raise supplies for a caravan that was preparing to return to the west...

Qin Ming ignored all this and clapped his hands.

Not long after, a group of people appeared in the living room of the county magistrate's mansion.

One look at their neat attire and serious expressions revealed that they were most likely from the same department.

The leader ignored the others and walked straight up to Qin Ming to salute, while handing him a thick stack of drawings.

"Sir, the loom is being assembled and the weaver is already in place."

"Thank you for your hard work." Qin Ming nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Everyone, let's go and see His Majesty's latest invention."

"This is a good thing. I have personally tested it. It is eight to ten times more efficient than the current spinning wheel, and the quality of the yarn it spins is also better."

Liu Yongchun's eyes flashed.

He knew that the master on the dragon throne had many strange but useful inventions, but he did not expect that Ren Ning would actually build a textile loom for his family.

But Liu Yuxuan, Liu Yushu and others were so shocked that they almost couldn't close their mouths.

Your Majesty's invention?
Your Majesty can invent things?

And it looks like it was made specially for their own family.

If this textile machine is really usable, should it be kept as a sacrifice or used?

As for the efficiency of the textile machine, they didn't care that much.

The group of people had different expressions and moved to another side hall.

More than ten people were busy inside, assembling a complicated machine.

It is the legendary spinning jenny. (End of this chapter)