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"I definitely have to accept it. If it's the New Year's Eve, it would be out of place if I don't accept it. However, when the time comes, all gifts, no matter how big or small, must be marked to indicate who gave them.

If it's an ordinary gift, it's fine. If someone takes the opportunity to give you gold, silver and jewelry, you have to return it when the time comes, otherwise, I will become a corrupt official. "

"OK, all right."

After eating, the husband and wife washed up, and after Yu'er finished packing, they left the yard together, planning to buy some gifts first, and then headed to the county government office.

As soon as he went out, it caused a sensation

"Look, Master Gu is back."

"It really is"

"Master Gu is too low-key, he has become such a big official, he doesn't pay much attention to ostentation"

"Yeah, I didn't even sit in a sedan chair"

A group of people spontaneously walked to the side of the street and chatted in low voices, and those who were a little familiar with it boldly came forward to say hello.

Gu Ming didn't put on airs, no matter who greeted him, he would respond with a smile.

Before the person arrived at the county government office, someone had already rushed to the county government office to report.

After hearing the news, Nie Hongshu was overjoyed and hurried out with a group of officials from the county government.

Although he is Master Taishan, Gu Ming is now a dignified third-rank official. In front of other people, he has to greet him according to official etiquette.

Seeing Gu Ming's figure approaching from a distance, all the officials of the county government hurried up to meet him

"See Lord Gu, Mrs. Nie"

Now, Nie Xiaoqian is an upright wife of the third rank, and all the officials will naturally pay homage when they meet.

Including Nie Hongshu, they had to put on a show in front of outsiders, otherwise it would be rude.

"Colleagues don't need to be polite"

Gu Ming smiled and raised his hand.

"I don't know that Mr. Gu will return to his hometown, and he will be far away."

After a while of politeness, a group of people surrounded Gu Ming and his wife and walked into the inner hall of the county government office. After paying enough courtesy, they left one by one with interest.

After all, they knew very well in their hearts that Gu Ming and his wife came to visit the county magistrate.

As soon as they left, Gu Ming and Nie Xiaoqian greeted Nie Hongshu together.

Yu'er said with a smile, "Master, these are gifts my uncle bought for you."

"Look, just come here, and buy some gifts."

"Should be"

"Hey, my son-in-law, sometimes I really feel like I'm dreaming. I think you were just a scholar when I first arrived in Guobei County.

I am still the magistrate of Guobei County, but you have already risen to the top and become a third-rank member of the imperial court."

"Daddy, seeing what you said, why is it a bit sour?"

"Hahaha, it's really a girl who doesn't want to stay"

Nie Hongshu couldn't help laughing.

Gu Ming pretended to blame: "Xiaoqian, how can you say that? My father-in-law is happy for us."

"That's right, in fact, it doesn't matter if the official is a father or not now. When the term of office is up, I will resign and enjoy my life at home."

Nie Xiaoqian smiled and said: "That's right, I don't know if my mother will come back someday."

"Hope it!"

Nie Hongshu sighed, and there was a glimmer of hope and longing in his eyes.

He has been waiting for 20 years, and he doesn't care about waiting another 20 years.Maybe, it won't take so long

After that, Gu Ming went to the study again.

Obviously, a group of people had already heard the news and guessed that he might come, so they gathered together and waited.

As soon as Gu Ming arrived, He Yongliang was the first to rush forward with an excited look on his face.

"Star, congratulations, congratulations"

Dong Sheng, Du Shiniang, Mrs. Su, Lin Xiaoshan and a group of people also rushed forward one after another to pay their respects.

Compared to other people, they seemed a little more easy-going, but compared to before, they were a little more restrained.

For example, He Yongliang, although his address has not changed, he is still called a star as before, but, if it were changed to before, this guy would have already come forward for a bear hug.

But now, he just stood there with a silly smile and rubbed his hands.

Madam Su was the same, she was not as careless as before, but respectfully stepped forward and gave a blessing.

Not to mention all the members of the Poetry and Painting Club, they all stepped forward to salute with the etiquette of meeting an official.

Although Gu Ming didn't put on airs and still talked and laughed like before, but his status is getting higher and higher, and the officials are getting bigger and bigger, He Yongliang and his party will inevitably be a little more restrained.

After chatting for a while, He Yongliang yelled: "Xing, it's rare for you to be at home now. I'll treat you tonight. Let's have a good drink!"

"Okay!" Gu Ming responded readily: "You invite me tonight, and I will invite you tomorrow night. Let's just treat everyone as a lively group for a year."

"Then I'll invite you later," Mrs. Su said with a smile.

"I'll invite you the day after tomorrow" Dong Sheng was not to be outdone.

"Stop!" Gu Ming hurriedly waved his hands: "Are you planning to have fun every night? That's not okay. After all, it's Chinese New Year, and everyone should spend more time with their families."

"How about after the next year?"

"Well, we can get together for a few more days after the year. I won't be able to stay for too long this time, and I have to rush back to the capital."

"Understand, understand, after all, you just took office and are busy with work. To be honest, we didn't expect you to go home for the New Year at first."

Chatting until noon, the group went to a nearby restaurant to have a casual meal, and agreed to go to Zuixianlou for a party in the evening.

Back in my small courtyard, as expected, someone was already waiting outside the courtyard with gifts

"Master Gu, you are back. These are some New Year's goods bought by the villain for the adults. Please accept them."

"Master Fang, you are too polite, sit in the room"

That afternoon, almost a dozen local squires and officials from the county government came to give gifts, all on the grounds of giving New Year's goods.

But Gu Ming knew that this was just the opening scene.

Tomorrow, there will definitely be officials from surrounding counties, and even officials from Jinhua Prefecture, who will come to give gifts.

Gu Ming is not rare for people to give gifts, but now it is the end of the year, and he can't refuse people thousands of miles away. He can only follow his previous thinking and count them one by one after the new year. Anyone who takes this opportunity to give a big gift will be given it. return.

Although there are still disadvantages in doing so, for example, someone took this opportunity to refer to him, saying that he used the opportunity of returning to his hometown to amass a lot of money.

Whether the gift was refunded or not, or whether it was just a pretense to refund part of it, who can say?

However, Gu Ming is not afraid of these.

Not to mention he retired, even if he accepted the gift blatantly, how many people would dare to join him?

Even if he participated in his book, the emperor would choose to go to the sea of ​​officials who were rude to accept gifts from the court, and the emperor didn't know it.

If the water is clear, there will be no fish. Does the emperor not understand this truth?

Not to mention that when Gu Ming is in the limelight now, the emperor will take care of the stupid matter of receiving gifts?

That night, a group of people came to Zuixianlou as promised and had a lively gathering. He Yongliang was very generous this time. He not only ordered the best dishes and wine, but also invited more than a dozen girls to add to the fun

Of course, it's just singing ditties and dancing, not drinking or something.

After dinner, Gu Ming went back to the small courtyard to talk to Nie Xiaoqian, then left Yukong, and came to Lanruo Temple to chat with Master Baiyun and Shifang for a while, and then came to the backyard that was arranged before.

"The subordinate sees the master!"

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Snake Ji rushed forward to greet her and gave her a salute.

Bai Suzhen also stepped forward to give a blessing.

"Thank you for what happened last time."

She Ji quickly replied: "That's what the subordinates should do."

Bai Suzhen smiled: "It's a trivial matter, it's not worth mentioning."

Indeed, last time she rescued the hostages, she didn't spend much effort, at most it was a matter of running away. In terms of her strength, almost all the guards were killed in a flash.

After chatting for a while, Gu Ming subconsciously asked Bai Suzhen, "By the way, there is still no news about Xiaoqing?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Suzhen couldn't help sighing: "Yes, there is no news at all. However, I can be sure that she must have come to this world."

"Why? Is there any sign?"

Bai Suzhen shook her head: "No, it's just my feeling. I think maybe Xiaoqing also has a similar feeling, but we don't know where the other is."

"Strange" Gu Ming couldn't help frowning: "It stands to reason that many people in the Jianghu knew about the commotion in Heishan back then, and Xiaoqing would have guessed that you were here just by inquiring about it.

Moreover, with Xiaoqing's fiery temper, if she really wants to come to this world, there will be some troubles.

However, I asked the people at the Shence Mansion, but they had no relevant news. "

"Miss Bai, could it be that Xiaoqing didn't come, but you just hoped for her to come, which is why you have the illusion that she has come to this world?"

She Ji couldn't help but be suspicious.

Bai Suzhen shook her head: "No, I believe my intuition is correct. Perhaps Xiaoqing is far away from us."

Having said that, Gu Ming couldn't help but frowned: "Well, this possibility cannot be ruled out. Otherwise, I will find a way to inquire after I return to Beijing.

There are many businessmen from foreign lands in the capital, and there are also some information dealers, even if they don't know, but if Xu Yizhongli, they will definitely try their best to find out the news. "

Upon hearing this, Bai Suzhen couldn't help being pleasantly surprised and said: "That's great, thank you, Young Master."

"If you want to say thank you, I should thank Miss Bai, after all, I have helped me a lot.

In short, don't worry, Miss Bai, as long as Xiaoqing really comes to this world, then I will definitely find a way to find her Of course, it may take some time. "

"It's fine, as long as I can find her. What I'm most worried about is that this girl doesn't know how to restrain herself and causes trouble everywhere."

Gu Ming couldn't help being happy: "That's good, I'm afraid she won't cause trouble everywhere."

Snake Ji hurriedly flattered her: "The master is right. She doesn't cause trouble. It must be very difficult to get news about her. If she causes trouble, news will spread in the world. If that happens, we will know about her." Did it go down?"

"That's right." Bai Suzhen smiled wryly and shook her head.

While chatting, Ying Ning seemed to sense something, and ran back from nowhere.

"Boom"

Seeing Gu Ming, Ying Ning affectionately flew over.

"Haha, little guy, where did you run like crazy?"

Ying Ning raised her paw and pointed outside.

"Well, it's relatively safe here. It doesn't matter if you run around, but remember, don't leave Montenegro, it will be troublesome if you meet an expert outside."

Ying Ning nodded obediently.

"Young master, don't worry, with me and She Ji around, no one would dare to attack it. Besides, this little guy's strength is not weak."

"Well, but it's better to be careful."

After chatting for a while, Gu Ming got up to say goodbye, and Ying Ning happily followed them back to the county.

That night

There is nothing to say, the young couple are naturally affectionate and lingering.

The next day, Gu Ming was busy with various entertainments again.

I have been busy until New Year's Eve before I am free.

That night, Gu Ming invited his father-in-law, and the family had a sumptuous reunion dinner in their small courtyard.

During the dinner, Nie Hongshu subconsciously asked, "My son-in-law, when are you going back to the capital?"

"Well, if there is no accident, it will be the fifth day."

"In such a hurry?"

"Father-in-law, my son-in-law has just taken office after all, and there are too many things to do. And now he is also serving as the Imperial Academy, and the emperor has been thinking about the Yongping Ceremony, so he can't stay for too long."