After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 341 Silent Tears, Melodies of Family Love Fill My Ears

At this moment, as if sensing something, the landlord Jiang, who was still working overtime at the Ministry of Revenue, suddenly stopped writing.

"Judging by the time, Mingfei will be back soon. What if he gets home and I'm not there? He'll be so disappointed."

When the Vice Minister of Revenue saw that the usually diligent landlord Jiang had gone into a daze, his heart skipped a beat.

Oh dear, I should have known better than to use so many people. After all, they're getting on in years, and I hope they don't die in the line of duty.

When the time comes, you'll be unable to explain yourself and will inevitably bear the blame for dereliction of duty and harming others.

The Vice Minister also put down his pen and hurriedly stepped forward with concern.

Huh? His eyes can still move, and his breathing is normal.

"Ahem, well, Lord Jiang, what's wrong? Are you tired? If you're tired, take a rest~ Don't push yourself so hard."

We're all getting on in years, we need to take better care of ourselves and not overwork ourselves.

They're exhausted! Where else could they find such a capable accounting genius? Lord Jiang is practically tailor-made for their Ministry of Revenue; they can't afford to let him go to waste.

“My lord, I’m feeling a bit uneasy and would like to ask for leave to go home and visit my family. What do you think…”

The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Lord Xu, was two or three years younger than Landlord Jiang. Today was also a day off, so it was naturally inappropriate for him to say anything in the way of refusing.

Everyone has a sense of compassion.

"Hey, what's wrong with that? Today is supposed to be a day off, but the accounts reported from all over the country are just too complicated for them to handle."

Go on, go home and rest. I'll give you two—no, three days off. Anyway, the work won't be finished anytime soon. I'll wait for you to come back.

"Thank you, sir. I can take the accounts back and work on them. Please take a look at which accounts cannot leave the Ministry of Revenue and remove them."

As for the rest, I might be able to sort them out at home in the next couple of days, so it won't delay my duties at the Ministry of Revenue.

Landlord Jiang was so responsible and dedicated that Lord Xu felt a little embarrassed.

"This, this isn't appropriate, is it? There aren't any account books that can't be taken out of the Ministry of Revenue, but if it's convenient for you, Lord Jiang, I'll send someone to load them onto the cart right away?"

"Okay, go ahead and install them. It doesn't matter how many you have."

As soon as he finished speaking, you could see that Lord Xu's eyes lit up, and he rolled up his sleeves to find someone to move the account books. He also arranged a comfortable carriage for his beloved subordinate.

Stacks of account books were loaded onto the carriage. Landlord Jiang opened his mouth but said nothing. Oh well, for the sake of the three-day holiday, he would put up with it!

After half an incense stick's time, the preparations were finally completed, and Landlord Jiang was able to go home for the holiday as he wished.

The carriage moved steadily forward, leaving deep ruts in its wake.

Li Shan was in a hurry to pick up his old master, so he deliberately took a shortcut and perfectly missed the carriage sent by the Ministry of Revenue.

Jiang Xiaoqi felt a little apprehensive about returning home. Every time he returned from a long trip, his family members had changed a lot, and his grandfather always looked older.

The older sisters have also grown from little girls into teenagers and young women.

If I can stay in the capital like my grandfather after this imperial examination, I can subtly and gradually help him recover.

Even if an older official is given an important position, it is only because his outstanding abilities are needed at that time.

But when there is a real opportunity for promotion, those adults and even His Majesty the Emperor will give priority to middle-aged officials.

After all, they were younger and stronger than older officials, and could serve the court for a longer period of time, with a longer political career.

They are more composed and experienced than younger officials, with sufficient training and qualifications, so they won't give the impression of being unreliable.

The official circle also values ​​a combination of factors, including appearance, seniority, and potential. If the grandfather always appears old and frail, it would be a huge disadvantage for him.

Being too young makes you stand out too much; you still have to meet with your colleagues every day.

That means you'll look two or three years younger each year, and gradually, in four or five years you'll look like you're in your early fifties.

The Chiang family members are all good-looking, and being younger gives them an advantage in terms of appearance.

As for my father, it seems there's not much need; I never expected him to climb very high anyway.

Because he doesn't worry about anything, several years have passed and he hasn't aged at all. He's quite sure he didn't give the other party any "technical challenges."

This person's youthful appearance remains unchanged because they are carefree, don't worry, and don't get stressed. It's truly enviable.

Butler Wen knocked on the door himself, and Wen Bin opened it.

"Grandpa! You're back! Where's the young master? Has he come back too?!"

Wenbin left his grandfather standing aside and rushed out of the door.

"Young Master! Young Master! You're finally back!" Wenbin looked up and down to make sure his young master was safe and sound.

Jiang Xiaoqi was still wearing a moon-white robe, and her height of 1.75 meters was enough to carry the robe well.

Judging from his back view, one could easily believe he was a young man who had already come of age.

"Wenbin, it's been two years, how come you... have gotten shorter?"

Wenbin, who is already sixteen years old: ...Young master, you know it's been more than two years since we last met. The moment we meet, you're stabbing your own page in the heart!

"Young Master, you've grown too fast. I, I, I'll grow even taller."

"Well, come on!"

Jiang Xiaoqi felt that it would be difficult for Wenbin to grow any taller, and at least there was no chance that he would surpass her again.

"Wenbin, stop making such a fuss. Young Master must be exhausted from his journey. Let him go in and rest and wash up."

"Yes, yes, look at my brain! I'll have the main kitchen boil some water."

"Sigh, still so impulsive." Butler Wen sighed helplessly. No wonder the young master took Li Mo with him on his study tour but not Wen Bin. Li Mo was just more composed than his grandson.

"It's alright. Wenbin is lively and has the vigor of a young man."

Butler Wen nodded, but then felt something was off. His young master was more than three years younger than Wen Bin; the young master himself was the real little boy.

The carriages and horses had already entered the stables through the back door, while the servants carrying the luggage entered through the side door.

Just as they were about to enter, a dull thud of hooves approached.

"Giddy up! Giddy up! Giddy up! Whoa~"

A carriage bearing the Ministry of Revenue's insignia stopped in front of the Jiang residence.

A slightly aged hand lifted the carriage curtain, revealing a light green official robe.

"Is it Grandfather? Grandpa—!"

The man in the green official robe paused noticeably for a moment, then quickly jumped off the carriage, moving at a speed that belied his advanced age.

A patch of verdant green and a sliver of moonlight rush towards each other, eventually converging into a heartwarming scene of green and white embracing each other.

I don't know whose tear slid down first, dripping onto the back of my hand.

"Good child, good child, grandfather's precious darling." Landlord Jiang gently patted the back of his grandson, who was already more than half a head taller than him.

"Grandpa, I'm back. How are you?"

"All is well, all is well. Our Mingfei has grown taller and is even more handsome than before. He truly deserves to be the pillar of our Jiang family."

"Haha, Grandpa hasn't changed at all. He's still so energetic and vigorous!"

"That's right! Don't you even know whose grandfather he is!"

Landlord Jiang wore a smug expression; his grandson's return made him happier than any promotion!