Minister

151 [Jiankang Nine Years]

After Wei Chi left, Liu Min came in through the side door: "It's so interesting, I actually said it in person, tsk!"

Yu Mian said with a smile: "I was helping you go out to see the way, but I saw him panicking at the door, so I wondered if it was the same thing as you. Read the novel and recommend it first."

Liu Min sat back at the table: "I was at home today, and suddenly I heard that he was coming to visit. I thought it was a private matter. How could I know such a coincidence. He didn't think about asking me to talk about it. He just asked me if this matter should be I should let you know that he is really afraid that you will be implicated. After all, you have just returned to the capital, and your position is not stable, and the opponent is too big, so it is really difficult to start. Actually, I also want to know, what ideas do you have, and it is useful My place, might as well talk about it and listen to it.”

Yu Mian thought for a moment: "This matter cannot be forced. Li Pan has now been approved by the cabinet and must not be touched. But this matter is related to people's livelihood. If Jiang Nan is allowed to let go and mess around, he may not be able to wait. The Northern Expedition to Jiangnan is about to cause trouble. Jiangnan has already changed its officials before, and it is almost impossible to change again. I would like to recommend someone to go to Jiangnan as a deputy to take care of this case. The government is lenient."

Yu Mian paused: "Jiangnan is not only a place of prosperity, but also a place of right and wrong. It is impossible to distinguish between black and white, but it is too dark now. If the country does not give the people a way to live, I am afraid that the people will not give the country a way out." Way to survive. I think Li Pan will only trust the emperor, and will never trust me, but although the emperor believes in him, he definitely does not only trust him, I still believe that the situation is still under control at this moment."

"What's more, I will help you." Liu Min squeezed his beard: "Who is this person you are talking about?"

"This man's surname is Wei, and his name is Wei Qingfeng. He is a newly graduated supervising student this year. His grades are not good. It would be difficult for him to be a county magistrate outside the capital. But he has a tenacious personality, is extremely self-disciplined in his dealings with others, and has some ideas. It's witty, and I think it's fitting."

Liu Min was very curious: "How did you know him?"

"This incident is a coincidence. His friend's father is a family friend of mine. His son is very promising. He made this friend and brought him to see me."

Liu Min smiled: "Do you know whose student he is?"

"Who?"

"He wants to call Teacher Wei Chi!"

"Ah?" Yu Mian just remembered that Wei Chi had made sacrificial wine!

"Don't implicate Wei Chi. He is a master who admits death and dares to do his best. This matter can't help, so let him stay away. I will remember Wei Qingfeng's matter, and I will handle it later. When do you see?" Is it more appropriate to take office?"

"...before the end of this month."

"Where's that girl?"

Yu Mian thought for a while: "It's even more inappropriate to let her leave the capital. I'll bring her to my house in two days. It's better for my daughter to take her with me."

Early the next morning, Wei Qingfeng received a letter of appointment, asking him to go to one of the most affluent places.This place is located in Zhejiang Province, a small county close to Hangzhou, named Tonglu.

Yan Peiwei hurried over to congratulate: "Brother Qingfeng, I just said that the court cherishes talents, this time you can show your strength."

But Wei's mother was not happy: "Mr. Yan, I am an old man who has no knowledge. I just know that the south of the Yangtze River is rich and prosperous, and it is not a quiet place. Our family is upright, so it's better to go home and farm."

Yan Peiwei was about to speak, but Wei Qingfeng tugged at his sleeve, and when Wei's mother returned to the house, Wei Qingfeng told him: "This is a good thing you did!"

"how do I say this?"

"Remember Master Yu Mianyu? It's your uncle."

"Remember."

"This matter was recommended by Mr. Yu. How could I go there to be a county magistrate based on my imperial examination results? This time I will go, and the situation is extraordinary. If anything happens to me, my mother, daughter and wife It's up to you to take care of it."

"How do you say that!?" Yan Peiwei was shocked.

Wei Qingfeng patted the back of his hand: "Someone specifically told me not to say that I am a student of Master Wei. From this, I can imagine that there must be some big things waiting for me in Hangzhou. Master Yu is well-known in the court, I believe him If you want me to do it, it must be something that is beneficial to the country. Don’t ask too much. If the cabinet lets me go, I will naturally go home to farm and don’t worry about it. My family doesn’t know these things yet, and you don’t have to Explain to them, just add some worries, I will leave early the morning of the day after tomorrow, if it is safe, I will see you again later."

Yan Peiwei walked out the door only to realize that the gift he wanted to give hadn't been delivered yet, and he lost interest in going back.Flipping through the sets of cotton clothes in his hands, he couldn't help feeling sad.After walking a long distance, I handed those clothes to the servants: "I will give them to Master Wei at a later date. Yue regularly prepares cotton and grain and sends it to his house, but don’t let the old lady know, just give it to his wife..." As he spoke, the corners of his eyes couldn't help but sore: "Well, well, I believe he is a capable person Man, let him do great things!"

Wei Chi took care of Lian'er's affairs and heaved a sigh of relief, but Zhu'er's reply upset her again.Having read the ledger on the table ten or eight times, Wei Chi pinched the footer while thinking wildly.

After thinking about it for a long time, I couldn't figure out what was annoying about me, so I put the book down and ran to stand outside the side door.The door opposite the side door was tightly closed, and Wei Chi listened unwillingly lying on the crack of the door—it was quiet inside, as if they had all moved away.

Wei Chi stood at the door for a while, let alone Qi Yuan, it would be nice to see that old servant from last time!What happened to this family?Wei Chi was very indignant, and after venting through gritted teeth, he went back to the study helplessly to read the ledger, and went back and forth several times like this.

During dinner, Zhu'er knocked on the door several times, but Wei Chi refused to open it. Finally, Mama Liu came out and knocked on the courtyard door of the study.

Wei Chi couldn't be bothered, and felt that his behavior was really weird, so he got up slowly and went to open the door.Just as she was walking to the door, she heard Zhu'er call Liu Ma in a panic: "Liu Ma, this is not allowed, he, he is the master!"

"Master wants to eat too!"

"Mother Liu, stop knocking!" Seemingly scratching, Zhu'er was a little out of breath: "Master won't open the door...it must be... thinking...something that makes him not want to open the door... You, you, stop knocking."

Thinking about... what made her not want to open the door?

Wei Chi's heart moved, thinking of the rainy night when they first met, she would rather go back in the rain to avoid rumors.

Thinking of this, Wei Chi couldn't help becoming furious, almost having the urge to smash things for the first time.

"Do you still understand the rules!" Wei Chi pushed open the door violently.

Perhaps because Wei Chi had never seen him get angry, both of them froze.After all, Liu's mother is dozens of years old, and she has no skills and Uncle Liu can't be so docile. Seeing that Wei Chi's face is very ugly, she took a step back: "Master, come out to eat, the food is cold, if you don't eat, you will hurt yourself, who cares?" We women and Taoists don’t know much about the affairs of the imperial court, but we are indeed the masters of the affairs of the inner courtyard. Although we are different from the master’s master and servant, we still understand how the master treats us on weekdays, and we must also Treat the master with heart, don't get angry, first see if the meal is to your liking, and if you don't, I can make it again."

Wei Chi yelled loudly, his anger subsided a little, and then he thought that Mrs. Qi next door and him were just fate, and fate was not a relationship.It doesn't make sense for others to teach and teach like this for the rest of their lives. Before others don't teach, they ask someone to bring the words clearly.I am so angry that I have no reason at all.

"Master, let's eat first." Seeing Wei Chi's relaxed expression, Mama Liu pouted at Zhu'er, and Zhu'er carefully pulled Wei Chi's sleeve.It's a pity that Wei Chi really didn't want to eat at this moment: "Bring me a bowl of porridge..." After finishing speaking, he went back to the room by himself.

Zhu'er let out a breath: "Mother Liu! You've gone too far today! If the master is really disgusted, what can I do if I drive you and me away?"

"Master is not such a heartless person."

Zhu'er, who grew up in the palace, was too lazy to reason with her: "Come on, let me serve the porridge."

Liu Ma smiled instead: "Come on, you were wronged just now, I'll go today."

"what?"

"What a big deal? Can I screw it up? Go, go, help me see how Chen Hu and my old man are doing."

"..."

Zhu'er was stubborn, so she had to ask again and again before leaving.

Mama Liu was smart, not only warmed up the porridge but also warmed up a plate of bacon, sliced ​​thinly and put them neatly in the lunch box before serving them up.Wei Chi thought it was Zhu'er, so he didn't look up, waited for a while to see that the person would not leave, then looked up, saw that it was Mama Liu, and did not express his anger.

"Master, you eat first." Mama Liu didn't regard Wei Chi as an 'adult' in her heart, and she was not afraid of his anger at all.

It's said that if you don't hit a smiling face with your fist, Wei Chi doesn't have the nerve to get angry in front of the hot rice.

Liu Ma removed the books on the table and arranged the meals: "Master, are you still looking at the account book?"

Wei Chi snorted.

Liu Ma picked up the account book and patted it: "Sir, don't lose your temper, you're not really a child."

Obviously there is something to be said.

Liu Ma is not Wang Yunyi after all, Wei Chi didn't get used to it for a while: "Huh?"

"How old is the master, and you still lose your temper? In the big families that I served as an old lady, only the sons who are twelve or thirteen years old and studying will lose their tempers with the sisters."

Surprised by Wei Chi, Mama Liu walked away.

It turns out that in the eyes of others, it is children who are having a temper tantrum with their older sisters?Wei Chi couldn't laugh or cry while drinking the porridge, but it never occurred to him that this kind of behavior of hiding in the house without eating or drinking was indeed not an adult's act.

The sun was setting, Wei Chi looked at the sun, and suddenly felt a little sad. On the surface, she knew that this was not a problem, but in her heart she couldn't overcome this hurdle, as if she had been wronged and had to be comforted.Thinking of what Qi Yuan might be thinking, it was a thousand kinds of grievances, and she just felt that she was classified as Mr. Feng's first-class people for no reason.Although she may not be willing to think this way, but everyone sees it this way, and she avoids suspicion, as if she is a boring disciple.

Nuo Da is a capital city, and his friends have all left, but even if they haven't left, it seems that there is no way to tell anyone about this matter.Wei Chi suddenly wanted to have someone like a close friend in his boudoir by his side, and it would be fine to talk without saying anything.

The white clouds changed into colorful clouds, and the colorful clouds gradually faded and merged into the dark sky.

Wei Chi was exhausted and lay down in front of the table in a daze.

Suddenly, there seemed to be someone walking outside the yard, and then the sound became louder and louder, as if they were moving large pieces of furniture.Wei Chi jumped up, ran out of the study, and secretly opened the door to the side yard to look out—a neat set of furniture, which seemed to be made of mahogany, was being dismantled into large pieces and carried in.

The man who was yelling at the side, Wei Chi, recognized him. He was the housekeeper of the Feng family. …

While Wei Chi was feeling emotional, Steward Feng was yelling: "Hurry up, hurry up, Mrs. Dafang will be back the day after tomorrow, and she told you to come earlier, you don't care. If she comes back and hasn't finished her work, be careful with your work." Skin!"

Those who carried things seemed to be day laborers, and they weren't afraid of the threat from Butler Feng: "Isn't it the butler that you said to fix the second wife's yard first? Our brothers have been working a lot these days. "

Steward Feng was too lazy to chatter with these men who were doing rough work, so he went in to arrange the layout, and the men who did rough work moved back to the verandah to be lazy.

"His housekeeper has reaped a lot of benefits, tsk." The three of them lit the dry tobacco and smoked it.

"Isn't it? His eldest wife is useless, she's a candy figure. I heard that the second wife and the housekeeper are in power."

"Second wife looks really good-looking!"

"You kid saw it?"

"Hey, I really saw it. I can't blame the master for being partial, and his wife is not as good as a concubine? His wife is not up to date. I heard that she is a childless child. Tsk, I must feel guilty, or how old I am. Running to the temple? I heard that you are also going to the temple at the moment, and you don’t care about changing the furniture in your own room, so you deserve to be chosen first by others..."

in the temple?

Wei Chi's heart twitched, and he became more courageous.

The three idlers were still talking outside, Wei Chi gently closed the door, and ran back to the case without hesitation, wrote a note asking for leave and slapped it on the table.When Yiqing came in, he saw Wei Chi rummaging through boxes and boxes: "My lord, are you looking for something?"

"Ah... deliver it to the Ministry of Rites tomorrow, please take a leave of absence." Wei Chi was still flipping through.

The note reads, "I sometimes feel cold and have a headache. Yiqing looked at the passionate handwriting and the passionate person in front of him in embarrassment.

"Where are the few leather blankets I brought back from Monan? Ask Chen Hu to help me find them."

Wei Chi can find any reason to perfuse the yamen, but he really has to find a suitable reason to visit a group of nuns.I didn't go there when I had nothing to do before, so I always felt that it was natural, but this time I made a fuss on purpose, so I had to choose to give gifts.

After tossing and tossing for a long time, Chen Hu found the few fox blankets brought back by Wei Chi from the box in another room.Wei Chi chose the best one and weighed it in his hand.Chen Hu was curious: "Where is your lord going tomorrow? Who will accompany us?"

"Sleep, I'll go by myself."

Yiqing still wanted to ask, but Chen Hu secretly pulled his sleeve, and retreated: "Don't talk too much when you shouldn't ask."

Yiqing disdains: "You?"

It was rare for Chen Hu to show an educative attitude: "I was called by people from Jinyiwei before? Sometimes it's better to know less."

Yiqing thought of the Lian girl who appeared recently, so he stopped asking in doubt.

After Wei Chi packed his things by himself, he ordered Zhu'er to arrange to sleep in the study, but he could hardly fall asleep. He was nervous, angry, wronged, and worried about something else.

In the second half of the night, it began to rain, and the slightly hot weather became slightly damp and cold, which made people wonder if it was spring in the south of the Yangtze River.In the early morning, the sun was still hiding behind the mountain, the bluestone bricks on the road were moistened by the rain, and the edges and corners were smooth, and the horseshoes stepped on them, making a crisp sound.Those who rushed to the early market yawned and gathered at the street corner to chat, waiting for the city gate to open.

Before it was time, a man on horseback gave the order to go out from the place where the official sedan chair had passed.Someone looked around curiously, but saw that the man was not dressed like a person in the palace: "Oh, officials also get up so early?" to other things.

After leaving the city gate, Wei Chi quickened his pace. He wished he could go to that place immediately. When he saw that person, he asked all the questions he thought of last night. In her heart, is she the same kind of person as Feng Shixun? ?

The author has something to say: Comrade Wei Chi!What a brain, what you want to ask is not these questions! ! !