Chapter 793: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 793: Yao Tianqin's Reinstatement
Lu Erbai immediately noticed the joy in the Yao family, so he curiously asked, "Brother Yao, what good news has made you so happy?"
Yao Tianqin invited them into the main hall, poured some water, and put some snacks on the table. Then he smiled and said, "There is good news."
Facing Lu Erbai's puzzled expression, Yao Tianqin cleared his throat and felt a bit embarrassed. "Actually, this matter hasn't been finalized yet, and I'm afraid of unexpected circumstances, so I shouldn't have mentioned it first."
Lu Erbo waved his hand. "If it's inconvenient, you don't have to say it."
"It may be inconvenient for others, but this matter is somewhat related to you, so it's okay to tell you."
Yao Tianqin exhaled and took a sip of water, suppressing his slightly excited expression as he said, "When you helped me meet Master Qi and handed over the cylindrical tool, it was a great favor to my family. Master Qi tested the tool and then expedited its delivery to the capital. It was presented to the Emperor."
Lu Erbai and Shu Yu glanced at each other, and then they heard him continue, "The Emperor values the cylindrical Plow highly, just as Master Qi said. Because of the merits of the tribute, the Emperor not only pardoned my exile, but also reinstated me to my former position."
Actually, if there had been a position available, Yao Tianqin would have been promoted further.
But he had already been listed in the Emperor's court, and if a suitable opportunity arose in the future, he would naturally continue to rise.
Lu Erbai was pleasantly surprised. "Really? You, you're reinstated? Can you leave this place?"
"Yes." Yao Tianqin nodded. His face, weathered by the wind and frost of the exile, couldn't help but show a flush of excitement. "However, the official who carries the decree is still on the way. I learned about it in advance from a friend in the capital."
That's why he said the matter hadn't been finalized yet. As long as the pardon decree didn't reach his hands, he wouldn't dare to confirm it.
But Yao Tianqin was also worried that once the decree arrived, he might not have time to bid farewell to Lu Erbai. So he revealed it in advance.
He could keep this matter from others, but he had to inform Lu Erbai, or he would be considered ungrateful.
Moreover, although he hadn't known Lu Erbai for a long time, they had a great understanding between them, even more so than some friends who had known each other for five or six years. Even if things went wrong, Lu Erbai wouldn't ridicule him or spread it around.
"Congratulations in advance, Uncle Yao." Shu Yu spoke first.
Yao Tianqin laughed. "No rush, no rush. Let's congratulate when the decree arrives."
After laughing, he became somewhat sentimental. "Speaking of it, ever since I was exiled here, I've been yearning to return to the capital. It doesn't matter much for me at my age, but my son has no future here. But now that I'm really going to leave, I'm feeling a bit reluctant. Brother Lu, although our acquaintance hasn't been long, we share the same aspirations and have great understanding. We don't know when we will meet again after this parting."
Lu Erbai, who was initially focused on his happiness, also began to feel reluctant.
On the other hand, Shu Yu smiled and said, "We will definitely meet again. Uncle Yao will be a free man, and so do I. If our younger brother Da Hu excels in his studies in the future, he might even take the imperial examination and end up in the capital. Then we'll be reunited, won't we?"
She didn't mention that she might be acquitted as well. Her situation was even less certain than Yao Tianqin's.
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