He was betrayed at the beginning, from a cake seller to a wealthy person

After Lu Sheng finished speaking, the imperial censor was speechless and didn't know how to refute.

The emperor at the top laughed: "Okay, okay, today is a great day, I don't want to see you quarreling here."

Both of them could not help but surrender their hands and returned to their seats.

The emperor didn't mind this kind of thing too much, it seemed to have happened countless times. He has a military background, has a rough mind, and doesn't care much about many things.

The emperor smiled and asked Lu Sheng: "Then do you think it is good or bad for officials to engage in business at home?"

This is another trap question. Everyone knows that the country has always emphasized agriculture and suppressed business. Merchants were not allowed to take imperial examinations. This was only abolished by the previous emperor, only a few decades ago. Those in power certainly do not want officials to have close relationships with businessmen. Collusion between officials and businessmen has been a taboo since ancient times.

But to be honest, which official has nothing to do with businessmen? They don't do business themselves, so they let their wives do the work for their subordinates. As Lu Sheng said just now, those high-priced restaurants, gambling houses, Qinlou and Chuguan are basically the property of officials. Without officials as backers, it is difficult to get ahead in the capital.

This question is neither good nor bad.

Lu Sheng thought for a while and said cautiously: "This matter depends on the circumstances. We cannot draw a direct conclusion. As the Censor just said, if officials insist on competing with the people for profit, it will definitely be a bad thing, because the people absolutely compete. For those who are not officials, competing for profits between officials and the people is the beginning of disaster."

"But if an official has personally experienced the process of building his own business from scratch and knows how to bring profits, he can apply it to the areas under his jurisdiction to truly enrich the people and bring practical benefits to the people. .This is good.”

"Moreover," Lu Sheng smiled sheepishly: "If an official's family has gained a lot from doing business, he should not be so easy to accept bribes." That's what Lu Sheng thinks now, and he no longer cares about money.

The emperor was very satisfied with Lu Sheng's answer and asked again: "Then if you are sent to a remote country, would you be willing?"

Lu Sheng nodded: "Yes."

The emperor narrowed his eyes with satisfaction: "Okay, remember what you said today."

The emperor greeted the new scholars and left directly. He also knew that no one would be able to let go while he was around. As expected, everyone relaxed a lot after the emperor left, and the atmosphere gradually became lively after a few glasses of wine. Lu Sheng, Chu Tiankuo, Xue Zhuoyuan gathered together again.

The wine was in full swing, and people at the table began to socialize with each other. Among the new scholars, there are only a few young ones who are ranked high. These three people are particularly interesting, especially Lu Sheng. People kept coming over and asking if the three of them were married.

Chu Tiankuo waved his hand quickly: "I have already decided to get married. I will wait for the date to get married. I will live up to your love."

Lu Sheng also waved his hand: "Shopkeeper Lu who doesn't miss Shu is my wife who I haven't married yet. She asked me to read it all the way. I can't be ungrateful."

Only Xue Zhuoyuan smiled and refused all comers: "No marriage, no engagement, what do you think of me?"

He had long been tired of seeing people showing off around him, and he also wanted to have someone by his pillow who could make his red sleeves more fragrant. There is no one of low status who can come to this banquet. It would be a rare fate if you can really find someone you like.

As a result, Xue Zhuoyuan socialized with many people. Everyone's attention was initially focused on Lu Sheng and Chu Tiankuo, but these two people were soft-spoken and hard-hearted, with a low attitude, and there was no room for change in what they said. Xue Zhuoyuan's attitude of not rejecting anyone came unexpectedly.

This is how the Qionglin Banquet ended. The imperial court gave the new scholars an indefinite leave, allowing them to go home to settle or pick up their families, and to deal with everything in their hometowns before returning to duty. Because everyone's hometown is far away from the capital, the time is uncertain, and it depends on when to come back.

Chu Tiankuo selected Shu Jishi and served in the Hanlin Academy together with Lu Sheng. Xue Zhuoyuan filled the vacancy of the head of the eighth-level household department. The three of them planned to return to Hengzhou together.

Lu Sheng had to go back this time. He was directly awarded the title of imperial official because he liked the flower. This kind of important event would be held on a flowing table for three days in the village.

This time it was a large force returning to Hengzhou. The Lu family and He Wenjing, Xue Zhuoyuan and Chu Tiankuo happened to drive three carriages back. Lu Yan was extremely grateful that the Lu family now had two carriages.

This time everyone was in a hurry to go back. There was no delay on the way back, and we returned to Yaoshan County in less than ten days.

Chu Tiankuo and Xue Zhuoyuan drove home in a carriage. Lu Yan sent Lu boss Xu and Lu Sheng back to the Lu family and asked them to rest first. They had not had a good rest after such a long journey.

Lu Yan settled the people and asked He Wenjing to go to the hot spring village to pick up Chen Xinghai to help, while she went to Lu Ji. Lu Ji now has Huang Hui in charge of the accounting office, the spring equinox general manager and the chef, and the winter solstice is still the waiter.

Several people were very surprised to see Lu Yan coming. They were all overjoyed to hear that Lu Sheng had graduated from high school. Spring Equinox excitedly announced that Lu Ji would be half price today.

Lu Yan was surprised to find that the Spring Equinox had already accepted a disciple. A little girl about the same age as the Winter Solstice, originally named Feng Laidi, but the Spring Equinox found it unpleasant, so she changed her name to the Twelfth Moon, and she was busy preparing dishes in the kitchen.

"She is not considered an apprentice, she has never been a master." Vernal Equinox said: "I picked her up in the twelfth lunar month. She was lying on the ground at the door wearing rags. If I hadn't come here earlier, she would have died in front of our door. Later I rescued her. I asked her to sign a contract of prostitution, taught her a few things, and she still has some talent. I am slowly leading her."

Lu Yan listened to Vernal Equinox's explanation and patted her shoulder happily: "Yes, our Vernal Equinox is becoming more and more like a shopkeeper!"

Equinox smiled sheepishly: "Master, just don't think I'm making my own decisions."

"It's a good thing to have your own opinion. I can feel relieved when I see you have your own ideas." Lu Yan said, "Managing a store and working for others are two completely different experiences. I'm glad that you are getting better and better." I’m becoming more and more independent.”

"Okay, let me take a look at my little disciple who hasn't made up any secrets."

Lu Yan walked into the kitchen and saw a thin little girl chopping vegetables. Seeing her coming, he quickly put away what he was doing and shrank to greet Lu Yan, his movements a little cautious.

Lu Yan's heart skipped a beat when she saw her. She seemed to have seen this girl before. So she said softly: "Lanyue, raise your face and let me see."

Lu Yue raised her head in panic, unable to hide the panic in her eyes.

Lu Yan was shocked, she knew where she had seen this girl. Feng Er was killed at that time, and his body was taken to the county government office. After the autopsy, the widower notified Feng Er's family to take it away. It was her mother who brought her here, and Lu Yan happened to meet her.

She is Feng Er's daughter.