Happy Little Scholar

Cui Yanxin and Jiang Zian were both from Qing'an Prefecture, but they were not students from Anxi County, and they had not had much interaction with County Magistrate Liu before. Tian'lai' Novel

Of course, with their previous status, they were not at this level.

However, things are different now. According to the previous practice of the court, the new Jinshi every year are more valued, and at least a seventh-rank county magistrate will be appointed, and the future is brighter, far beyond the comparison of those who enter the officialdom through other channels.

In this way, they naturally have the qualifications to sit on an equal footing with County Magistrate Liu.

Watching Cui Yanxin stand up and walk towards County Magistrate Liu, Jiang Zian's eyes flashed, and after a slight hesitation, he also stood up.

"I offer a glass to County Magistrate Liu." Cui Yanxin walked up to County Magistrate Liu, smiled and raised his glass.

A few steps away, County Magistrate Liu smelled a strong smell of alcohol.

When he looked up and saw the person coming, County Magistrate Liu frowned slightly. He had seen all the conflicts between this person and County Lieutenant Li just now, and naturally he had no good feelings towards Cui Yanxin, but he didn't want to hit a smiling person. He raised his glass symbolically, took a sip of wine and put it down.

He was a little drunk just now, but after the scene he saw by chance, he was half sober and didn't dare to drink more.

Cui Yanxin drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and when he looked down, he saw that County Magistrate Liu's glass was still full. A trace of displeasure appeared on his face, but it disappeared quickly.

At this time, Jiang Zian came over and also said "late student" and bowed to County Magistrate Liu.

"Among the new Jinshi in Qing'an Prefecture, Anxi County accounts for more than half. Lord Liu has taught well!" Cui Yanxin sat down opposite County Magistrate Liu and complimented him first.

County Magistrate Liu sneered in his heart. Anxi County is the largest county in Qing'an Prefecture. It has more students than other counties in terms of quantity and quality. The prefectural school is full of talents. The imperial examination is always like this. This kid is just making trouble. Obviously, he has bad intentions.

"It is all the credit of the prefect and Professor Feng. I dare not take credit for it." County Magistrate Liu said lightly.

County Magistrate Liu's indifferent attitude made Cui Yanxin and Jiang Zian suspicious. They wondered if they had offended him in some way. They racked their brains to recall for a long time, but still couldn't remember.

Cui Yanxin was already in a bad mood tonight. He was just embarrassed by a lowly actor, but he was slapped in the face by Li with a poem and became a laughing stock in the eyes of everyone. Now he wanted to get close to County Magistrate Liu. It would be best if he could make things difficult for the county lieutenant in the future. Unexpectedly, he was blocked by this cold attitude before he could say anything.

After becoming a new Jinshi, his self-confidence swelled a little. The Cui family was also a wealthy family with many people in the court. His official career in the future would surely be a meteoric rise. He did not take a small county magistrate seriously at all. Under the influence of alcohol, he said sarcastically: "I didn't know that your county actually produced such a powerful figure as Li Xianwei. His poetry is so high that even the prince attaches great importance to it. County Magistrate Liu's subordinates are really full of talents!"

This sentence is not a compliment to County Magistrate Liu, but a satire.

If it was a few days ago, County Magistrate Liu would definitely be very unhappy to hear Cui Yanxin's words.

After all, he is the magistrate of Anxi County. It would be uncomfortable for anyone to be suppressed by an assistant officer.

But after witnessing so many things with his own eyes, he had long since put these thoughts to rest. The prince, the prince, the princess, His Majesty..., which of these people can he, a small county magistrate, contact with? Can he dare to have a little dissatisfaction with people who can talk and laugh with His Majesty?

Perhaps, this is the opportunity for County Magistrate Liu to make further progress in his life.

"Haha, in that case, I have to congratulate County Magistrate Liu." Jiang Zian said with a fake smile.

As a county magistrate, he must feel uncomfortable when his limelight is overshadowed by a county lieutenant under him. Jiang Zian simply added fuel to the fire. If County Magistrate Liu had a grudge in his heart, that person would definitely have a hard time in the future.

"Don't worry about my affairs." County Magistrate Liu said coldly with his sleeves waving.

How could he not hear the deep meaning in the words of the two people, and he was slightly angry in his heart. After all, the two people had not been appointed yet, and they dared to mock him in their words. If they were not in the palace at this time, I am afraid he would have scolded them long ago.

"I am afraid that the surnamed Li will be arrogant because of his favor. At that time, County Magistrate Liu will probably have a headache." Cui Yanxin looked at County Magistrate Liu with a smile and said with a smile.

A newly-appointed Jinshi said such words to a county magistrate, which was already a bit presumptuous.

But firstly, Cui Yanxin still had the Cui family behind him, so naturally he would look down on officials like Liu County Magistrate who had no background and came from a poor family. Secondly, she really drank a lot of wine tonight. This place was remote and there was no one around, so she naturally spoke more casually.

When Liu County Magistrate heard this, he couldn't help it even if he had a good temper. He stood up from his seat suddenly. However, before he could start to scold, another stern voice suddenly exploded behind the two of them.

"How dare you!"

Cui Yanxin and Jiang Zian turned around suddenly and saw the middle-aged man standing behind them with a cold face. Cold sweat rolled down their foreheads, and their legs softened, almost falling to the ground.

"Wang, Wangyou..."

"Damn it, you have read the sage books for so many years, and you have learned these skills!" As the cold voice of King Ning came, Cui Yanxin and Jiang Zian's hearts sank to the bottom of the valley.

"Is that... Wangyou?"

In the distance, the officials who were talking also noticed something strange here. After looking at each other for a few times, they stood up and gathered around.

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The second watch has passed, late at night is approaching, and the banquet in the palace has finally come to an end.

The guests from Qing'an City stood up and left one after another, and carriages drove away from the gate of the palace. The curfew in the city was nothing to him. The patrolling soldiers had already received orders and would not stop them.

For guests who come from further away, the palace will naturally arrange a place for them to rest.

When Cui Yanxin and Jiang Zian walked out of the palace, they were still a little confused. Their brains were completely blank. The only remaining thought was how to save their career from bright to gloomy.

There were also other officials walking out of the door, looking at the backs of the two men, shaking their heads and sighing.

The two of them were talking nonsense in the palace just now, and they happened to be overheard by Prince Ning, who then gave them a merciless scolding.

For new Jinshi, the imperial court will first look at the local government's evaluation of each official before formally appointing them. This is related to the official career of the students in the government. According to the usual practice, most of them will praise them. But this time, Cui Yanxin and Jiang Zian, in I'm afraid there will be stains on this that cannot be erased.

As the people who were highlighted by Prince Ning, if the two of them wanted to get any good jobs, it would be almost a dream.

Of course, the county lieutenant surnamed Li, who although he appeared briefly, was actually the source of all these events, was also remembered by everyone.