After becoming a widow, I became the mother of seven children

After hearing Magistrate Gao's experience, Yan Qingqing smiled and said: "The emperor is a wise king with a wise eye for pearls.

Mr. Gao has real talent and knowledge. Although he has been in the position of chief clerk for more than ten years, he is finally able to see the light of day. He will definitely have a prosperous official career in the future. "

County Magistrate Gao heard this and smiled and said, "This is a blessing from Ming Zhaoshuo."

Then the two chatted about other things, and Gao Xian said: "It seems that the previous county magistrate was too capable, which is not a good thing for the lower officials."

Yan Qingqing asked with some confusion: "Why did Mr. Gao say this?"

Magistrate Gao smiled bitterly and said: "To be honest, before coming to Chengyang County, I had already inquired about things about Chengyang County.

The former county magistrate was the legitimate son of the Ling family in the capital, and the lower official thought that he was really a fighting cock and lackey as rumored.

But who knew that he seemed uninhibited but was actually a good official who was dedicated to serving the people.

In addition, there is a man named Ming Zhaoshuo in Chengyang County who devoted all his wealth to the country and the people. During the plague, the reputation of the two of you working together to prevent the epidemic and fight against the disaster has spread throughout our great Yan Dynasty.

This was originally a good thing, but it would be too difficult for the official to make political achievements in this place. "

After Magistrate Gao finished explaining, Yan Qingqing instantly understood his concerns.

For a county magistrate who is willing to do practical things, such a prosperous place is indeed not as easy to achieve political achievements as a poor area.

But there is a lot of oil and water in a prosperous land. Obviously County Magistrate Gao is not this kind of person.

Yan Qingqing then said with a smile: "It seems that Mr. Gao tried the case in public a few days ago just to find another shortcut so that everyone can better remember you and convince you."

Magistrate Gao replied with some embarrassment: "I know that these little tricks cannot be hidden from Ming Zhaoshuo.

The official really wants to tell the people of Chengyang County through this incident that I am somewhat capable.

But the case now seems not that simple.

The origin of this wealthy businessman is unknown. He died suddenly and mysteriously after arriving in Chengyang County. I suspect that he did not die a normal death. "

Yan Qingqing glanced at Gao Zhiyan and asked, "Then you are still so high-profile, just to scare off the enemy."

Magistrate Gao nodded and said, "This is exactly what I want to do."

Magistrate Gao means that only when the person behind the scenes concludes that he thinks this is just a simple case of kidnapping, will he relax his vigilance, and the person behind the scenes will reveal his flaws.

Yan Qingqing thought for a moment and said, "Did Mr. Gao ever suspect that there was something wrong with the child's identity?"

Magistrate Gao said with admiration: "Xiaguan does have this idea, but he won't be able to find any clues for a while, so he can only slowly think of a solution."

Yan Qingqing nodded after hearing this. These matters were not within her scope of responsibilities. She just asked a few questions out of curiosity.

However, County Magistrate Gao believed that Yan Qingqing was very capable. Whenever he encountered any difficulties in his future work, he would always ask Yan Qingqing what he meant. Of course, these were things for a later date.

After sending Gao Zhiyan away, Yan Qingqing returned to her room.

Ru noticed that Yan Qingqing had been away for such a long time and asked, "Did Madam have a very good chat with the new county magistrate?"

Yan Qingqing glanced at her and replied, "You are the only one who knows more."

Ruyi said with a smile: "Madam must have been here for so long to chat with the new county magistrate, otherwise she would have kicked him out long ago."

Yan Qingqing smiled and scolded: "You girl are getting more and more outrageous. She is the county magistrate, but she holds real power.

How can I, a scholar with only a title, be as important as someone else? "

Ruyi curled her lips when she heard this. She didn't believe Yan Qingqing's words anyway.

In her heart, their wife is the most powerful, so the new county magistrate is not enough.

After a while, the weather became hotter and hotter, and Yan Qingqing still did not wait for the emperor to award him the reward.

Yan Qingqing has given up, and all her money has been wasted. Anyway, his current status is not low.

At least no one in Chengyang County can be higher than her, and she doesn't have to see others kneeling here and there.

But Yan Qingqing didn't know that the ministers in the Golden Palace of the capital had already fallen out because of her.

According to the wishes of the emperor and Xiao Mochen, Yan Qingqing should be given the rank of a first-class lady for her great contribution.

But the ministers headed by the Qian and Yu families disagreed.

They felt that Yan Qingqing was the royal wife of the imperial court, taking the emperor's salary and sharing the emperor's worries.

During the disaster, which minister did not contribute money and efforts? Why should Yan Qingqing be rewarded so heavily?

Xiao Mochen looked coldly at the shouting people, and he knew that these old men were deliberately looking for trouble.

My aunt's reward should have been released a long time ago, so she could go to Beijing early, but because of their constraints, my father could not make a decision.

Xiao Mochen was unwilling to wrong Yan Qingqing, because according to the opinions of the Qian and Yu families, giving Yan Qingqing the title of a third-grade lady was already a gift from heaven.

After all, there are not many first-class ladies in the capital.

In addition, Yan Qingqing has the title Mingzhao, and I am afraid that by then there will not be anyone with a higher status than her in the entire capital.

Before Xiao Mochen could wink at his people, Ling Ziyuan couldn't stand still.

He came out and retorted: "Mr. Wu, what you said is wrong. Ming Zhaoshuo's contribution to the victims is obvious to all.

She spent all her family property to buy 200,000 dans of grain and sent it to the border to resolve the Yan crisis.

He also saw through the rumors of the bandit plague and appeased the people of Qizhou Prefecture. This is a real blessing for my great Yan.

If I don't reward you for such great achievements, how can I reward you, a sycophantic person like you? "

Master Wu is the running dog of the Yu family. If anything happens, the Yu family will ask him to charge into the battle. He himself couldn't see the situation clearly, thinking that the eldest prince would be able to follow the dragon in the future when he ascended the throne.

He is also one of the most powerful people who opposed Yan Qingqing's clamor for the reward this time.

Mr. Wu blushed at what Ling Ziyuan said, and he was obviously annoyed. He pointed at Ling Ziyuan and said: "Ling Ziyuan, don't rely on your family's influence to get a third-grade official and show off your power here.

You have been the magistrate of Chengyang County for three years and have not married yet.

Ming Zhaoshuo is also a widow, so every time she is promoted to a higher rank, it is your fault.

I won’t believe you two single men and women if you say you don’t have any legs.

It is not known where the high-yielding grains discovered by the Ming Zhaoshuo people came from. "

Master Wu's words destroyed Ling Zi's energy. If he really had an affair with Yan Qingqing, he would admit it.

It's a pity that he has never even touched Yan Qingqing's hand and yet he is so slandered.

Even if he doesn't want fame, Yan Qingqing still wants reputation.

It is not easy for a woman to support several children for Yan Qingqing. How can she be seen in the future if someone puts such a label on her?

If that stingy woman Yan Qingqing found out that others were slandering her, and he didn't clarify it for her, he would definitely not be spared.

Thinking of this, Ling Ziyuan rolled up his sleeves and cursed "old man", then walked up to Mr. Wu and slapped him with his backhand.