They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 437 Getting ready to leave
Although Liang Mingxuan was somewhat reluctant to leave this place, he was even more reluctant to part with his elder brother and sister-in-law, and expressed his intention to go.

Although the teachers at the county school were very reluctant to part with him, they were also happy for him.

Their scholarship was certainly good, and they were quite confident in that, but compared to the countless geniuses in the capital, it was somewhat lacking.

Liang Mingxuan's talent is the best they have ever seen. If he can find a famous teacher in the capital, his future will be limitless.

The teachers gave earnest instruction, and Liang Mingxuan listened respectfully, nodding in agreement from time to time.

The gentlemen nodded in approval, all praising the child: "This child is so composed at such a young age; he truly embodies the spirit of 'unperturbed by honor or disgrace,' surpassing many adults. He is indeed a genius, different from ordinary people."

It should be noted that although Liang Minglang's conferment of a marquisate and official position were not publicized by his uncle and sister-in-law, they did not keep it from the gentlemen, who were all in the know.

If it were anyone else, they would have become incredibly smug and arrogant long ago.

Xu Zhichun discussed with Liang Lizheng and the others, and arranged several banquets. A banquet was held in the village to entertain the whole village, a banquet was specially held at the county school to entertain the entire county school, and banquets were specially held in the city to entertain Magistrate Lu, the Qin family and many other wealthy merchants and gentry.

Magistrate Lu was also promoted. Not long after Xu Zhichun and the others left, Magistrate Lu was also going to Huzhou with his wife and daughters to take up the post of Huzhou Prefect.

Everyone was about to embark on a journey, and the hurried packing of their belongings actually lessened much of the sorrow of parting.

At the invitation of Madam Qin and Master Qin, Xu Zhichun brought Liang Mingxuan to visit, and Lu Xiaoyue was also invited.

Madam Qin was very reluctant to part with Xu Zhichun, and Qin Ning'an was even more reluctant to part with Liang Mingxuan and Lu Xiaoyue. He was always simple-minded, and his eyes would redden as soon as he said he was reluctant to part with them. He wiped his eyes and couldn't help but burst into tears.

"What am I going to do if you all leave? Waaaaah! I want to go too, but my parents won't let me. They used to say I was all grown up, but now they say I'm still too young, waaaaah!"

Lu Xiaoyue said, "Mingxuan is going to the capital, and I'm going to Huzhou with my parents. You said you wanted to come with us, so where are you going?"

Qin Ning'an choked—uh, he...he...it seems he hadn't considered this issue.
Qin Ning'an looked at this and then at that, feeling conflicted. She wanted to go to both, and for a moment she forgot to cry.

Lu Xiaoyue chuckled and delivered a merciless blow: "I think your uncle and aunt are right. You're not grown up yet, so you should stay at home."

"you--"

Qin Ning'an choked again and almost cried.

Although Lu Xiaoyue often criticizes him, how could she still criticize him at a time like this?

Liang Mingxuan quickly comforted her, "Ning An, it's good for you to stay in your hometown. I will come back in the future, or you can go to the capital for a visit in a few years. You might as well let your uncle and aunt come along. Besides, we can keep in touch by letter."

Lu Xiaoyue smiled and said, "That's right, don't forget to come find me when the time comes!"

Qin Ning'an was immediately appeased and happily nodded with an "Mmm".

Madam Qin was extremely reluctant to part with Xu Zhichun, so she also summoned Qu Ling to say goodbye to Xu Zhichun.

After not seeing her for several days, Qu Ling's attire was quite different from before. She now looked like a young lady from a wealthy family, but not overly extravagantly. She was pretty, refreshing, and very energetic and capable. It was clear that Madam Qin had taken a liking to her.

Qu Ling seemed relaxed and natural in her interactions with Madam Qin, unlike when she first arrived.

She was a grateful person, and when she heard that Xu Zhichun was leaving, she was quite teary-eyed and called out "Sister Xu, take care!" several times. Madam Qin knew that they had a special relationship, so she specially gave them a chance to say a few words.

Xu Zhichun looked at Qu Ling and felt a pang of emotion, wondering if she and Qin Ning'an would be destined to be husband and wife after she grew up.

If she does have one, that would be best; if not, her status would become somewhat awkward, especially after Qin Ning'an gets married.

Fortunately, she is a girl. As long as she doesn't develop ambitions or covet things she shouldn't, even if she doesn't marry Qin Ning'an when she grows up, the Qin family will still give her a dowry. She can just live her life peacefully after marriage.

"Mrs. Qin and Mr. Qin are both good people, and the Qin family is a small family. You are a smart girl, so stay in the Qin family and you will have a good future."

Qu Ling nodded, "I know, Sister Xu, thank you! I will remember the kindness of my godparents and will never do anything to let them down."

"It's wonderful that you think this way! Take good care of yourself, and if anything happens, talk to Madam Qin. She took the initiative to keep you here, and she truly cares for you."

"Ah."

About half a month later, after everything was arranged, Xu Zhichun and Liang Mingxuan bid farewell to the villagers, entrusted almost all the business here to Zeng Xiaoyan, Aunt Zhu'er and the managers, and left Liangjia Village by carriage.

Chunfen went with her, and Xu Shi's eyes were filled with tears, extremely reluctant to part with her. She had privately approached her daughter, wanting to plead with Xu Zhichun to let her stay. But Chunfen resolutely refused. She didn't want to stay in the village.

Although her sister-in-law seemed to like her much more now, she knew very well that her sister-in-law was still not really that welcoming.

That former home was making her feel increasingly out of place. Every time she went back for a meal, she would subconsciously feel a little awkward.

On the contrary, she felt more at ease when she was with Sister Zhichun and Granny Qin Qing would cook delicious food for her. Muxiang knew that she was not smart and would always protect her.

Although she was also reluctant to part with her mother.

But I'm even more reluctant to part with Sister-in-law Zhichun and the others.

Moreover, she wanted to go out and see the world.

She rarely spoke such a convincing truth to her mother, saying, "Mother, just consider me as someone who has married out."

Don't girls always have to get married? That's what my mother said herself.

Ms. Xu was speechless at the time, sighed, and could only use this phrase to comfort herself, and then let it go.

Yes, let's just pretend she got married.

She just married someone from a really far away.

Zeng Xiaoyan, Aunt Zhu'er, Zeng Xiaojuan, and others were especially reluctant to part, and all of them had tears in their eyes when they said goodbye.

Looking back on the journey, there have been hardships but also joys. Without Xu Zhichun, their lives would be very different; they might have drifted aimlessly, wasting their time on trivial arguments.

Zeng Xiaojuan felt an overwhelming pang of sorrow. Half of her salvation came from Xiaoyan, and the majority from Zhichun. Without Zhichun's advice, she feared she would have lost her life long ago, and would never have been able to properly accompany her daughter as she grew up.

Every household in the village is grateful. Liangjia Village is where it is today, with every family living a prosperous and hopeful life, and becoming the most admired and envied village in the surrounding area. It is all thanks to Madam Xu.