Farmer's eldest sister becomes rich

Chapter 481 Model Village

An Yue remembered that a few years ago, after the government made a verdict, they were exiled to serve five years of hard labor.

It has been three years now, and I wonder how they are doing now.

An Yue had just arrived at the county town in a horse-drawn carriage.

As soon as I got off the carriage and before I had time to rest, I heard pedestrians on the street discussing something important.

Man A said, "Everyone, go and have a look. The county magistrate has posted a notice."

Man B asked curiously, "What does the notice say?"

Man A waved his hand, pointed to the poster not far away and said, "It's hard to explain. You should go over there and take a look yourself!"

Man B spread his hands and said helplessly: "Ah! I can't read, so I'll be blind even if I go there."

After An Yue handed the money for the carriage ride to the driver, she hurried in the direction the man pointed.

Come to the place where the list is posted.

People on the street have already crowded around the place where the notice is posted.

She was ready to use all her strength to squeeze to the front to find out what was going on.

When she came to the notice board, she read it carefully.

It turned out that the notice on the board was specifically to praise Baili Village, and it clearly marked Baili Village as a model farming village.

An Yue stood in front of the notice board, thinking in her heart.

Now that Baili Village has been rated as a model farming village, it is an honor for the entire village, and she is also happy about it.

An Yue thought this was an opportunity because she had promised her aunt-in-law to help her find out about her uncle and the others.

So she walked towards the government office.

When I arrived at the gate of the government office, I looked up.

A large vermilion wooden door reveals an invisible majesty.

An Yue walked forward slowly and said respectfully to the yamen runner, "Sir, I, An Yue, would like to see the county magistrate."

The yamen runner recognized An Yue at a glance: "Miss An Yue?"

An Yue asked in confusion, "Does the officer recognize me?"

"Of course I recognize her. Miss An Yue has visited every village in Yongchuan County with the county magistrate."

"I also followed her to the village at that time and saw Miss Anyue instructing the villagers to make compost. She looked like a female official."

An Yue smiled and waved her hand: "You are too kind, sir."

The officer got back to the point and asked, "Oh, by the way, young lady, do you want to see the county magistrate now?"

An Yue smiled and nodded: "Yes! Please go in and report it, sir."

"Okay, okay, then girl, please wait here for a moment."

After the officer finished speaking, he walked towards the side door of the yamen.

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Soon, the bailiff came out and said to An Yue with a smile: "Miss, the master wants you to go to the study."

An Yue followed the bailiff into the yamen through the side door.

Came to the county magistrate's study.

I saw Magistrate Qi holding a pen and reviewing documents.

When he saw An Yue coming in, he quickly placed the brush in his hand on the pen holder.

An Yue bowed and said, "Sir."

"Miss An Yue, is this about the Model Farming Village?"

"My Lord, I am indeed here for the sake of Baili Village. Baili Village can receive this honor, which is the greatest affirmation from you, my Lord."

County Magistrate Qi laughed heartily and said to An Yue, "Miss, you have made an indelible contribution to the fact that Baili Village has become a model village."

An Yue nodded slightly and said modestly: "Thank you for your praise, sir."

"The practice of Baili Village of helping each other and preparing for a rainy day is truly worthy of praise and admiration."

"If every village could be like Baili Village, it would be much easier for me to govern."

"Yes, yes, yes. I, on behalf of the elders and villagers of Baili Village, would like to thank you, sir. Thank you very much for your recognition and praise of the villagers of Baili Village."

As An Yue spoke, she began to kneel down and kowtow in thanks.

"Young lady, why are you still kneeling? Please stand up quickly, please stand up quickly." Qi County Magistrate smiled and walked forward, motioning An Yue to stand up.

An Yue did not stand up directly, but knelt on the spot and continued: "Sir, in addition to being happy for the glory of Baili Village today, I also have another request."

When Magistrate Qi heard what An Yue said, he quickly asked, "Oh? Miss, please tell me what's going on first."

"My grandfather, uncle, and cousin were sent to the northwest to perform forced labor a few years ago. It has been three years now, and my grandmother, aunt, brother, and sister-in-law miss them very much."

"I wonder if you could tell me what their current situation is like?"

Magistrate Qi frowned and said, "Young lady, please stand up quickly."

He helped An Yue to stand upright behind him.

With his hands behind his back, he said with a gloomy face, "A few days ago, someone sent a letter from there saying that several people from Yongchuan County who were exiled to the northwest died of illness."

After An Yue heard this, her heart skipped a beat and she immediately felt disappointed.

Qi County Magistrate hurriedly comforted her, "But don't worry, young lady. There are many people passing through this county, and they may not be from your family."

Then, Magistrate Qi turned around and continued, "There has been a severe drought in the northwest in recent years, and the construction of reservoirs and river embankments has become very difficult."

"But according to the letter, the construction of the reservoir and river embankment has been mostly completed. I think it won't be long before those people are sent back."

An Yue clenched her fingers, took a deep breath, and said, "Thank you for telling me, sir."

Magistrate Qi saw that An Yue's expression was filled with coldness.

So, he comforted her and said, "There is no definite news yet, so don't worry too much, young lady."

An Yue responded absentmindedly: "Your Excellency is right."

"I will definitely help the young lady keep an eye out for news."

"Thank you very much, sir. Oh, I have something important to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

After saying that, An Yue bowed and prepared to leave the study.

Magistrate Qi said to An Yue from behind: "Miss An Yue, Baili Village has now become a model farming village, which is a good thing. In the future, I may need to ask you for more advice on farming matters."

An Yue turned around and replied, "No problem. If you need my help, just send someone to let me know at any time."

Then he walked straight towards the gate of the government office.

After hurriedly walking out of the yamen.

She walked alone on the street, her steps were heavy and her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Regarding the news told by the magistrate of Qi County.

Before getting definite news, An Yue decided not to tell her sister-in-law Meng Xiuer, her aunt and grandmother.

Brother Anqing was still so young, and he separated from his sister-in-law Meng Xiuer not long after they got married.

Now, my sister-in-law has given birth to a baby safely.

Although Xiaobao is almost three years old, he has never seen his biological father in person.

And my grandmother, Ms. Zhou, now suffers from mild Alzheimer's disease.

If there is no mental stimulation, the probability of illness will be pushed back.

But once they learn the news, they will definitely suffer a severe mental trauma, which will inevitably worsen their condition.

Now my aunt is feeling a little anxious.