jdhmnovel Chapter 285 Magistrate Kong accompanied the Prefect and his family to [Fairyland].
Chapter 285 Magistrate Kong accompanied the Prefect and his family to [Fairyland].
"What? My dad and mom are here? Oh no, I'm doomed! I can't escape this time, I've had the worst luck of my life today..."
Kong Nishang's face contorted in a tense grimace, her heart pounding with anxiety. She muttered to herself, desperately racking her brains for an excuse to cover it up.
However, after experiencing a long period of congestion at the entrance, Kong Wenfeng finally saw a clear view ahead.
He immediately spotted Bai Mengran not far away, who was impossible to ignore, and... the familiar yellow-clad figure sneaking around beside Bai Mengran. Who else could it be but his daughter, Kong Nishang?
The reason why Kong Wenfeng did not go to the county government office today is because he received a reply from Qin Yizhi, the prefect of Anzhou, yesterday.
Prefect Qin expressed his deep curiosity and longing for the "fairyland" mentioned in his memorial, and said that he would bring his family to visit it the next day.
He also stated that once they arrived in Peach Blossom Town, he would visit the Confucius Mansion to ask him to accompany him on his journey to the "Fairyland".
Therefore, Kong Wenfeng's primary task today was to await the arrival of Prefect Qin and to give him a detailed introduction to the various unexpected and miraculous changes brought about by the "Fairyland," as well as the tremendous changes these changes brought to the entire Yongle County.
Upon hearing that Prefect Qin was traveling with his wife and children, Kong Wenfeng specifically instructed his wife, Pan Yuanshuang, to accompany him to greet the guests and go to the "Fairyland".
As for whether to bring his daughter's clothes, Magistrate Kong pondered for a moment, deciding that he could make a decision after meeting the Prefect.
To Kong Nishang's utter surprise, no sooner had she slipped away through the back door than the prefect's official carriage arrived in a grand procession outside the Kong residence.
After receiving the memorial submitted by Kong Wenfeng, Prefect Qin had the idea of conducting an on-site inspection.
He thought to himself that if what Kong Wenfeng said was true, then he would write down the approval document and submit the memorial to the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner.
After returning home that day, he casually mentioned it to his wife during a casual chat after dinner. To his surprise, Madam Qin showed great interest upon hearing about this place.
Prefect Qin could not persuade his wife otherwise, so he simply took his wife and two children with him first, both as an inspection and as an opportunity to experience this so-called "paradise".
Upon hearing the servant's report, Kong Wenfeng immediately went with his wife to greet them, warmly inviting the Qin family into the mansion and arranging for them to rest for a while.
Before Qin Yi arrived, his voice came first: "Brother Wenfeng, I have already discovered many changes since I arrived in Yongle County today."
Upon arriving at Taoyuan Town, we witnessed an astonishing and amazing sight!
Could this change be precisely due to the "fairyland" that Brother Wenfeng mentioned?
Qin Yizhi was actually a few years younger than Kong Wenfeng. Since this was a private visit, he was particularly friendly and addressed Kong Wenfeng as a brother. Their conversation was full of friendliness and warmth.
Upon entering Taoyuan Town, the Qin family was stunned by the bizarre sight outside the carriage window.
Horses galloped by everywhere on the road, as fast as lightning; and among the clouds, uniquely shaped creatures, neither bird nor carriage, glided by at high speed, which was truly amazing.
Along the way, an enormous carriage sped past, far exceeding the speed of their official carriage, leaving them instantly behind...
Even Qin Yizhi's five-year-old son, Qin Runlin, exclaimed in astonishment, "The cars here can fly!"
This was the first time Qin Yizhi had witnessed such a surreal spectacle, and he was filled with awe.
However, when he saw the joy on the faces of the people, who seemed to have taken it all in stride and were enjoying it, he glimpsed something extraordinary.
It seems that, just as Magistrate Kong said in his memorial, there is indeed something strange and mysterious about this place.
Moreover, judging from the public's reaction, these changes have brought about only benefits.
Taoyuan Town is also located within Anzhou territory. As the governor of Anzhou, he naturally benefits from its many advantages and enjoys its special honors.
Thinking of this, Qin Yizhi became even more eager to see that "fairyland".
In the front hall of the Kong family mansion, Kong Wenfeng briefly recounted to Lord Qin the news and intelligence he had gathered recently.
However, even Magistrate Kong knew little about the specific details.
After all, he only learned about the "Fairyland" from his subordinates after a belated visit, so he didn't really know much about it.
After finishing their business, the two naturally started chatting about everyday things, since their families were all present.
“Brother Wenfeng, I have taken the liberty of bringing my wife and children with me today. I have heard that your precious daughter is about the same age as my Zhiyu. Why don’t you bring her along too? It would be good for the two children to keep each other company.”
"Prefect Qin said."
He and Madam Qin have a son and a daughter. Their daughter, Qin Zhiyu, is thirteen years old, and their son, Qin Runlin, is just five years old. They almost always need Madam Qin to take care of them.
Kong Wenfeng was naturally happy to agree to the prefect's suggestion.
He said modestly, "My daughter should be studying in her study right now."
However, this child is quite adept at eating, drinking, and having fun...
"Then I'll trouble you, Madam, to go and fetch Yiyi to accompany us."
As a result, when Pan Yuanshuang arrived at her daughter's room, she found only Guopan alone in the room.
She inquired about the reason, and when the fruit plate saw that it was the madam, it could no longer be hidden, so it had no choice but to tell the madam that the young lady had already slipped away.
Pan Yuanshuang sighed helplessly after hearing this, thinking to herself, "That unlucky child! I should have told her beforehand. That way, I would have had a legitimate reason to go to that 'fairyland,' instead of having to sneak around like this..."
However, Madam Kong would naturally not betray her daughter.
She immediately followed the instructions given to the fruit platter by Kong Nishang and told everyone apologetically, "My daughter is unwell and cannot proceed."
So, they quickly set off from the Confucius Mansion and headed to the [Fairyland].
The Qin family, newcomers to the city, were overwhelmed by what they saw and heard, their shock beyond words.
Fortunately, on the way there, Kong Wenfeng had already told them about the folk tales about the "fairyland".
At first, Qin Yizhi thought it was an exaggeration, but when he actually experienced it firsthand, he finally believed that the rumors were not unfounded.
Kong Wenfeng politely explained to Prefect Qin that there was no distinction of status among those who came to this place, and everyone had to queue up to buy tickets to enter.
Qin Yizhi, who was known for his approachable and down-to-earth nature as an official, did not find anything wrong with this, so his family joined the crowd and slowly moved forward in line.
The locals, upon seeing the family's clothing and demeanor, immediately guessed that they were of extraordinary status.
However, they did not know the specific identities of Prefect Qin and his family, and dared not get too close or strike up a conversation.
Magistrate Kong and his wife accompanied them. When they approached the entrance, they exited through the new passenger passage and arranged to meet Prefect Qin and his family inside.
So, the two families followed the established procedures and stepped into this magical "fairyland" with great anticipation.
After the group entered, they didn't expect that the entire [Fairyland] had undergone a major change. The entrance was crowded with people, so they had no choice but to slowly move forward with the flow of people.
Finally, the six of them broke through the crowded area and arrived at the shop area ahead.
As a result, Kong Wenfeng immediately spotted Bai Mengran not far away, along with his mischievous daughter Kong Nishang, who was supposedly recovering from an upset stomach at home...