"Master Hou, are you okay?"

As soon as Zhou Chen came out, Qin Yi and Zhou Huai greeted him. They were relieved to see Zhou Chen intact.

"What's the matter? Let's go, go back."

Zhou Chen got into the carriage and left Xiao Qinyan's mansion.

In the hall of the mansion, Xiao Qinyan had a stern face, and the official Zhongshu slowly walked to his side.

"Master Xiang, how did your talk with Marquis Zhongyong go?"

Xiao Qinyan snorted coldly and said: "This kid is much more difficult than his old man. He is young and ambitious. If he is not from the honorable family, why should I look for him?"

Today's confrontation with Zhou Chen made him feel very uncomfortable. He was dozens of years older than Zhou Chen, but he didn't take advantage of Zhou Chen's hands. On the contrary, Zhou Chen's lion opened his mouth so much that he had to give in.

"Master Xiang, do we have to find him?"

"Otherwise? You have also seen the information collected recently. He has gained power recently, and the officials value him, and he also has a great say in the noble circle. The most important thing is that he has the military power that we lack. Qianfan can't be trusted yet."

Xiao Qinyan rubbed his head, looking at his previous opponents, which one was not high in power, even Ke Zheng was defeated by him.

But this time, even though he returned to the capital, his footing was not stable after all, and secretly there were a group of people including Qi Mu who wanted to pull him off his horse.

Although he is not afraid, he has to defend himself, so he urgently needs allies.

The reason why they approached Zhou Chen was because they valued Zhou Chen's power and status, and at the same time felt that Zhou Chen was better controlled than those old foxes.

But, before he got any benefit from Zhou Chen, Zhou Chen opened his mouth directly, and even used pressure on him in turn, forcing him to agree.

Being persecuted by a junior in this way, if his city mansion was not deep enough, the talk would have collapsed just now.

"Young master..."

"Forget it, Qian Fan is very wary of me. Even if he really controls the Imperial City Division, he may not be able to use it for me. Although Zhou Chen is a bit difficult to deal with, we have a common goal and he is ambitious enough. , so before the goal is not achieved, it can still be trusted.”

"According to our previous plan, this time I will not only defeat Qi Mu, but also cut off Qingliu's lineage, and even grab Qian Fan's heart back."

Xiao Qinyan's face turned hard, he had just returned to Tokyo, and as the so-called new official takes office, there are three fires, and he wants to make this fire burn more vigorously.

Sitting in the carriage, Zhou Chen cursed secretly, "Old fox."

In the confrontation just now, it seemed that he had taken advantage of it, but Xiao Qinyan's original goal was to pull him into the car. Although he paid for the post of commander of the deputy capital in front of the palace, in fact, even if he didn't take it, Xiao Qinyan's subordinates would No one can top this position.

It's just that with the support of Xiao Qinyan's party, his chances of success have become even greater.

In the eyes of those Qingliu literati, the Queen's Party is a chaotic party that harms the country and the people, but Zhou Chen knows that Empress Liu Wan will listen to the government behind the curtain for more than ten years in the future, and the future Emperor Renzong Zhao Zhen will be a puppet emperor for more than ten years.

It's just that as an honorable man, he can't support the queen publicly, so cooperating with Xiao Qinyan is also an option.

Standing in line and intrigue in the ancient officialdom is really annoying, so if he has a choice, he still thinks the modern society is better.

Of course, ancient times also have ancient benefits, such as three wives and four concubines, as a noble, very powerful, and so on.

Zhou Chen ordered his subordinates to do two things. When Tao Xin was still discussing with his father and clan uncle, Liang Yuan had already started to act.

Liang Yuan fully displayed his demeanor as a dandy, and directly brought a few good friends, ran to Jiaofang Division, and then designed people to have conflicts with Shen Ruzhuo, although Shen Ruzhuo knew that these dandies were not easy to mess with , but in his own territory, he didn't want to admit cowardice either.

Under Liang Yuan's slight instigation, those dandy boys above Jiu Jin beat up Shen Ruzhuo in a rage, and finally someone from the yamen came to take them all away.

But Liang Yuan and the others left by themselves, while Shen Ruzhuo was carried away.

Going to Kaifeng Mansion was the beginning of Shen Ruzhuo's nightmare.

Before the matter of Shen Ruzhuo's fight with others was resolved, several official prostitutes from the Jiaofang Division came to report on Shen Ruzhuo, saying that Shen Ruzhuo used his power to force them to do things they didn't want to do. detailed.

Shen Ruzhuo, who was already in trouble, was even more troubled now. Although official prostitutes were looked down upon by others, if only a few official prostitutes reported, they would definitely not be able to threaten Shen Ruzhuo.

But the problem is, there are still Liang Yuan and a few playboys, they seized this matter and punished Shen Ruzhuo to death.

One side is Shen Ruzhuo who has no powerful background, and the facts and evidence of the crime are all there; the other side is several sons of the Earl's Mansion of the Marquis' Mansion.

The official yamen naturally knew how to make a choice, so they immediately took Shen Ruzhuo into custody, and then prepared to interrogate him.

Although there was no result for a while, everyone knew that Shen Ruzhuo was finished. If he was lucky, if he could manage it, he might save his life, but if he couldn't manage it, he would be doomed to be exiled for three thousand miles.

Shen Ruzhuo's fate caused a lot of commotion in Jiaofang Division, and many people applauded.

In the Jiaofang Division, except for those newcomers who have just entered the Jiaofang Division who don't know who Shen Ruzhuo is, all the old people who have been in the Jiaofang Division for a period of time basically know what kind of person Shen Ruzhuo is.

Most of the women in the Jiaofang Division are the female relatives of prisoners, and they were all forced to come to the Jiaofang Division, but it does not mean that they have no dignity of their own.

In order to survive, they had to obey Jiaofangsi's rules, but they also hated people like Shen Ruzhuo.

Zhou Chen naturally heard Shen Ruzhuo's end, he called Liang Yuan over, praised and encouraged him a few words, which made Liang Yuan smile and excited.

Although this incident caused him to be scolded a few times by his father, it was totally worth it compared to getting Zhou Chen's attention.

The Ministry of Education!
Since Shen Ruzhuo was arrested, Song Yinzhang's mood has also improved a lot. After coming to Jiaofang Division, finally no one pestered her anymore.

During the recent period, she seldom half-hidden her face, and spent more time cooperating with Zhang Haohao in training. The July performance of Jiaofang Division will soon be held, and she promised to help Zhang Haohao win the championship in one fell swoop.

Zhang Haohao's voice was originally a masterpiece of the Jiaofang Division, and even the officials praised it. Now she has added the pipa master Song Yinzhang, which makes her performance even more exciting.

On this day, Song Yinzhang and Zhang Haohao were training, when they suddenly saw the chief officer of Jiaofang, and Yuan Changhe, the envoy of Jiaofang, came over with several officials.

Song Yinzhang and Zhang Haohao both stopped training immediately, stood up, and saluted respectfully: "See Yuan Shizun."

Yuan Changhe waved his hands kindly: "Get up."

Then he said: "Ms. Song, this is Mr. Tao from Tao Langzhong of our Ministry of Rites. Mr. Tao is here specially for your business."

Song Yinzhang didn't know why, but he still bowed respectfully: "Mr. Song sees Mr. Tao."

Zhang Hao also followed suit and saluted: "Mr. Zhang sees Mr. Tao."

"Don't be too polite."

Tao Langzhong also had the same smile on his face, especially when he saw Song Yinzhang, his attitude became a little bit better.

He took a wooden box from the servant behind him.

"Ms. Song, this is your proof of leaving your nationality. From now on, you are no longer a prostitute of the Jiaofang Division, but a good citizen who has left your nationality."

Song Yinzhang couldn't believe his ears: "What, what?"

Yuan Changhe saw that Song Yinzhang lost his composure, and hurriedly urged: "Don't hurry up and thank Mr. Tao."

Song Yinzhang was like waking up from a dream, and hastily saluted Tao Langzhong: "Mr. Song thank you, my lord Wan'an..."

At this moment, she has already started to speak incoherently, she doesn't know what she is talking about, she only knows to say good things to thank Tao Langzhong.

But Tao Langzhong was not at all dissatisfied with Song Yinzhang's gaffe, he was still smiling.

"Ms. Song doesn't need to do this. This is proof. You keep it. If Mrs. Song wants to establish a household in Tokyo, she can purchase enough land. After all the procedures are ready, go to the Ministry of Rites and find me. I can take you through the household registration. Go to the household department to do it."

"Thank you sir, thank you sir."

Song Yinzhang was so excited that the result was a wooden box, her hands were trembling a little, she had always wanted to get out of the lowly family, and this moment finally came true, but it made her feel unreal in a dream.

From now on, she, Song Yinzhang, is finally no longer a lowly official prostitute, but a real good citizen.

Looking at the excited Song Yinzhang, Yuan Changhe and Zhang Haohao had different expressions.

As the envoy of Jiaofang, Yuan Changhe was an official of the Ministry of Rites. He still knew his boss, Tao Langzhong, and he knew more about the Secretary of Jiaofang.

It's just a trivial matter for Tao Langzhong to let someone out of his nationality.

But Tao Langzhong came in person, and his attitude towards Song Yinzhang was so friendly, it didn't seem like he had taken a fancy to Song Yinzhang himself, so he understood that someone must have greeted Song Yinzhang to be able to leave his citizenship, and the other party's level was still far away Much higher than Tao Langzhong.

This made him a little terrified, and at the same time, he was very fortunate. Fortunately, because he valued Song Yinzhang's pipa level during this time, he was very tolerant to her and never targeted her.

What was more shocking than Yuan Changhe was Zhang Haohao. She had already found out Song Yinzhang's origin.

It's just a prostitute who came from Qiantang with Zhao Pan'er, and she has no background at all.
But looking at the scene that happened at this moment, and looking at the attitudes of Tao Langzhong and Yuan Shizun, it is obvious that Song Yinzhang is not as simple as she thought.

'Did she fall in love with some noble person? '

Zhang Hao guessed in her heart, but felt strange, because she didn't find out that Song Yinzhang was connected with any noble person at all.

Although she was puzzled in her heart, at this moment, she was also moved.

The nobleman behind Song Yinzhang is so powerful, he easily helped Song Yinzhang get out of low status, and even settled in Tokyo, so helping her get out of status, is it just a matter of one sentence?
If the official prostitutes of the Jiaofang Division had the opportunity to leave their citizenship, no one would refuse. Even if they were concubines to dignitaries, most of them were willing to fight with their heads.

Zhang Haohao naturally wants to quit her citizenship, but although she has Chi Yanei's support behind her, Chi Yanei is just a rich and wealthy household without an official status, otherwise, she would have been rescued from the Jiaofang Division long ago.

Tao Langzhong said a few words to Song Yinzhang kindly, and then he took people away from the Jiaofang Division, and Yuan Changhe followed them off.

As soon as they left, only Song Yinzhang and Zhang Haohao were left.

Song Yinzhang opened the wooden box, saw the seal of the contract copy and so on inside, wept with joy, and hugged it tightly.

Zhang Haohao looked at her eagerly, and at the same time she could understand Song Yinzhang's excitement.

"Sister Yinzhang, congratulations, congratulations."

Song Yinzhang came back to his senses, wiped away his tears, and said gratefully: "Good sister, thank you, thank you."

Her reflex arc was relatively long, but at this moment, she also realized that she didn't have any acquaintances in Tokyo, and the only person who could help her escape was only one person.

That was Zhongyong Hou Zhouchen, the man she admired and adored.

At this moment, the little grudge against Miss Pan'er in her heart dissipated immediately.

Zhang Haohao hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't hold back, and asked in a low voice: "Sister Yinzhang, can I ask, who helped you get out of citizenship? Did you promise something?"

She felt that Song Yinzhang must have paid something, just because Song Yinzhang was a prostitute, if he hadn't paid anything, who would help her get out?

Song Yinzhang's expression became serious, and she shook her head.

"Good sister, I'm sorry, I really can't tell you who is helping me, good sister, don't get me wrong, I really have difficulties, so I can't tell you."

Disappointment flashed across Zhang Haohao's face, but she quickly nodded in understanding.

"I understand, no matter what, I really congratulate you on getting out of the sea of ​​suffering, sister Yinzhang."

"Thank you, good lady."

"Sister Yinzhang, you have left the Jiaofang Division now, and the July performance is coming soon, are you still willing to help me?"

Zhang Haohao felt uneasy. After knowing that Song Yinzhang had a backer, her attitude changed drastically.

Song Yinzhang nodded and said: "Of course, this is what I promised you, sister, and I will definitely help you."

"Then thank you, sister Yinzhang."

After a few good words with Zhang, Song Yinzhang left Jiaofangsi with his pipa in his arms.

When we returned to the half mask, it was already evening, and there were not many tables for guests.

"Sister Pan'er, I'm back."

Zhao Pan'er raised his head, and saw Song Yinzhang walking over with a happy face.

Sun Sanniang came over strangely: "Yinzhang, why are you so happy today?"

She has seen the changes in Song Yinzhang and Zhao Pan'er in the past few days, and she understands what's going on, but she has no way to persuade them.

But today, Song Yinzhang was so happy and excited, it was a bit too abnormal.

Song Yinzhang said excitedly: "Sister Pan'er, Sister Sanniang, I, I have left my citizenship."

"Ah, what?" Sun Sanniang asked in surprise.

"I'm out of citizenship. I'm no longer a prostitute of the Jiaofang Division. I'm a good citizen now." Song Yinzhang shouted loudly.

Sun Sanniang's eyes widened immediately, and she exclaimed in disbelief, "Really?"

"Uh-huh."

"Okay, great."

Sun Sanniang was also happy for Song Yinzhang, but soon she reacted and looked at Zhao Pan'er.

"Pan'er, could it be?"

Zhao Pan'er nodded with a smile, then grabbed Song Yinzhang's hand, and said softly: "That's great, Yinzhang, this is a great thing, let's close the door early tonight, and let Sanniang cook us a good meal when we go back." , let's celebrate."

Song Yinzhang nodded vigorously, then his eyes turned red, and he choked up, "Sister Pan'er, thank you, I, I..."

Zhao Pan'er smiled and comforted: "It's okay, I understand, I'm your sister, you are my sister, everything should be done, besides, it's not my contribution, you can thank him when you see him."

"Well, yes, Miss Pan'er."

Song Yinzhang hugged Zhao Pan'er vigorously, with boundless joy and happiness in his heart.

Zhou Chen came to the courtyard of Anyefang again in the evening, and happened to see Zhao Paner and his daughters sitting together, and Song Yinzhang was playing the pipa briskly.

From the sound of the pipa, one can hear Song Yinzhang's happy mood, full of joy.

After finishing the song, Zhao Pan'er was the first to spot Zhou Chen, and immediately stood up.

"Master Hou."

Sun Sanniang, Song Yinzhang and Yin Ping also hurriedly stood up and saluted Zhou Chen.

Song Yinzhang even put down his pipa and bowed to Zhou Chen.

"See Lord Hou, thank you Lord Hou for your kindness, for helping Yinzhang get out of the lowly family, great kindness and great virtue, I will never forget it."

Zhou Chen smiled lightly and said, "Don't be so serious, I told you when I was in Qiantang that I will help you get out of citizenship when you arrive in Tokyo, which made you wait two months longer."

Song Yinzhang said: "Master Hou was able to help Yinzhang get out of his citizenship. It was said that he had to wait two months longer. Even if he waited two years longer, he should have done so."

Zhou Chen smiled, then took out an item from his arms, and handed it to Song Yinzhang.

"This is the music score I got by accident. Liangzhou Dabian, I know you like music, this is a celebration of your renunciation today."

Song Yinzhang took it over flattered. She was already grateful, but after knowing that it was Liangzhou, she became even more excited and grateful.

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