At the county magistrates office, Jiang Kangning grabbed Wang Shijing. “Moxi has recovered?!” Wang Shijing said, “Yes, Moxi has recovered. Brother, sit down, and I will tell you everything.”

Jiang Kangning couldn’t believe what he was hearing, so Wang Shijing pushed him to sit down and told Kangning in detail what happened yesterday. Hearing Jiang Moxi comforting the crying Nizi, the corners of Jiang Kangning’s eyes moistened. Hearing Jiang Moxi hit the Song family with a slingshot, Jiang Kangning’s eyes widened… that was Moxi? Hearing that Jiang Moxi clearly knew what happened to him and call himself stupid, Jiang Kangning was both heartbroken and relieved. Hearing Jiang Moxi say that Old Lady Wu was an idiot Jiang Kangning almost choked.

When Wang Shijing finished speaking, Jiang Kangning said excitedly, “Brother Shijing, thank you so much. Without you, Moxi would not be able to recover at all. You and Yunan are the benefactors of Elder Brother’s family! The Song family, don’t worry, Brother will not let them trouble you again.”

“Big brother, how can we say ‘benefactor’ between you and me? If it wasn’t for your help, Yunan and I wouldn’t have the peaceful life we have now, nor would we have become father’s adopted sons. We are now a family, there is no need to say anything. As for the Song family, with the deed and the IOU, I don’t think they will dare to come look for me again. You are a county magistrate, there is no need for you to interfere in such a small matter.” 

Wang Shijing took out the letter Shao Yunan wrote to Jiang Kangchen and handed it over. “Yunan wrote a letter to Brother Kangchen. Moxi has recovered, such good news should be told to Brother Kangchen.”

Jiang Kangning took the letter, his eyes were hot, Jiang Moxi’s matter was painful in both his and his brother’s hearts. Jiang Moxi’s recovery, for him and his brother, especially for his brother meant that his long suffering has been reduced by at least half. Jiang Kangning took a few deep breaths and said, “Brother is not in the capital now, the Empress has sent him to Tiger Pass. It will probably take him more than two months to return to the capital.”

When Wang Shijing heard ‘Tiger Pass,’ his gaze became questioning. Jiang Kangning nodded and said, “Just like you guessed.” Wang Shijing nodded and said, “Then when Big Brother Kangchen comes back and learns that Moxi has recovered, he will definitely rush over.”

“For sure!” Jiang Kangning himself wanted to rush to Xiushui Village right away, but remembering that he was the magistrate and could not just leave, Jiang Kangning said, “I will come after finishing work and on the way pick up Wang Qing from school.” Wang Shijing said, “I’m going back then, I am about to pick tea and it can’t be delayed.”

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Wang Qing was surprised to see his uncle waiting for him at the door after school. Not seeing the surprised and nervous expressions of Zou Wenzhe and Guo Yu, Wang Qing ran over with his schoolbag on his back and called, “Eldest uncle.”

“Qing,” Jiang Kangning, who had taken off his official uniform and was dressed in civilian clothes, came forward. “Uncle is going to your home so he decided to pick you up on the way.” Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo came forward and saluted. “Greeting County Magistrate.”

After the two of them greeted him, the students that didn’t recognize Jiang Kangning’s identity at first became stunned. What?! Wang Qing was the county magistrate’s nephew?! Jiang Kangning nodded slightly to Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo and said, “Brother Qing will go home in my carriage and you will still be sent back by Ding Sen.”

“Yes.” Jiang Kangning led Wang Qing to his carriage, helped him into it, and then got into it himself. Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo waited for the carriage to drive before getting into their own carriage.

“Wang Yan! Zhao Congbo!” Wang Yan and Zhao Congbo’s classmates called them trying to stop them. “Wang Qing is the county magistrate’s nephew?” Wang Yan glanced at Zhao Congbo and Zhao Congbo replied calmly, “Yes. Brother Qing’s father and the county magistrate are righteous brothers.”

“Ah! Why didn’t you guys say that before?!” Zhao Congbo said, “Brother Qing doesn’t like to show off.” Wang Yan laughed. “Didn’t you guys know about it?”

“Oh!” Guo Yu watched the carriage leaving and inexplicably felt a little lost. But Zou Wenzhe pouted as he said, “Wang Qing is too mean. We are his friends, but he didn’t tell us he was the country magistrate’s nephew.” Guo Yu withdrew his gaze and said, “Let’s go home.” He walked very quickly to his carriage. “Hey! Guo Yu!” Zou Wenzhe chased after him, “Aren’t you angry? “

“There’s nothing to be angry about.” Guo Yu bowed his head and got into his own carriage, Zou Wenzhe yelled from outside the carriage, “He doesn’t even treat us as friends! Even if you are not angry, I am angry!” Inside the cart, Gui Yu actually felt very lost. He also thought they were friends.

Wang Qing couldn’t even imagine what kind of thoughts the arrival of his eldest uncle would bring his classmates, Jiang Kangning also didn’t think about stuff like this too much. Wang Qing was his nephew and he had no reason to avoid him. After picking up Wang Qing, Jiang Kangning couldn’t wait to ask Wang Qing about Jiang Moxi’s situation again. Although he had already heard it from Wang Shijing, Jiang Kangning couldn’t restrain his emotions when he heard it from Wang Qing again.

When the carriage arrived at Xiushui Village, Jiang Kangning got out of the carriage as soon as it stopped at the gate of the Wang residence. Even before Zheng Wei could open the door, Jiang Kangning already opened the door and asked, “Where is Moxi?”

Zheng Wei said, “The young master is probably in the backyard. Every day at this time, the young master and the young lady are in the backyard watching the rabbits.” Jiang Kangning then walked to the backyard as Wang Qing asked, “Have my father and Little Father come back?”

“The master is not back yet, but young master is back and should be in the kitchen.”

“Alright.” Wang Qing went to the kitchen to find his Little Father and told him that eldest uncle was there. Seeing the appearance of his eldest uncle, he was afraid that he didn’t have time to find his Little Father first. 

In the kitchen Shao Yunan was talking with Guo Zimu about snacks. In three days, Yunlong Snack Shop, Yunlong Bag Store, and Yunlong Square Restaurant will open at the same time. Shao Yunan would not appear, but Wang Shijing as the head of the family needed to make an appearance. The person in charge of the three stores would be shopkeeper Xu. Both shopkeeper Xu and shopkeeper Zeng have paid for their shares in these three shops.

Seeing Wang Qing and knowing that his eldest brother had come, Shao Yunan took Wang Qing to look for him and said with a smile, “Your uncle is definitely not in the mood to calmly sit down today.” Wang Qing nodded and said with a smile, “Uncle asked about my big brother all the way here.”

When the two arrived at the animal barn, they saw Jiang Kangning hugging Jiang Moxi. His eyes were red as Jiang Moxi looked at his uncle with expressionless face, though both of his arms were wrapped around his uncle’s neck.

“Big Brother/Uncle.” Jiang Kangning looked over and said impatiently, “Yunan! Moxi just called me uncle! He called me uncle!” Shao Yunan walked over and said, “Moxi has recovered, congratulations Big Brother.”

“No, no, it’s all because of you and Shijing, if it weren’t for you…” Shao Yunan raised his hand to stop Jiang Kangning’s thanks and said, “Big Brother, we are a family, so why are you acting like a stranger?” Jiang Kangning laughed.

Shao Yunan said to Jiang Moxi, “Moxi, Uncle Guo’s snack store opens tomorrow. You, Nizi, and Qing go to see if there are any of your favorites and ask Uncle Guo to make more.”

Jiang Moxi, hearing him, immediately struggled to get down. Jiang Kangning put him down with great joy (surprise), his eyes becoming even more red. Jiang Moxi, who finally reached the ground, grabbed Nizi and Brother Qing and ran outside. Seeing the three children running away without a care, Jiang Kangning looked away and wiped the corners of his eyes. “I let you see a joke.”

Edited by: Jaisland

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