Since I met you, people are dying every day

Ye Sirui didn't speak immediately.Ye Kuang grew up by his side since he was a child, and his food and clothing were all arranged by him. He only asked for something twice, one was to learn martial arts from Xia Shu's apprentice, and the other was now.It seems that he really likes the academy.That's good too, Kuang'er eats and clothes with his classmates from now on, it's more friendly, and he doesn't have to run around with him outside to suffer.

He just pondered for a while, and Ye Kuang looked up at him aggrievedly.Ye Sirui quickly said: "You child, what are you doing so seriously, get up quickly." Ye Kuang got up and snuggled up to him, "I knew that Uncle Rui understood me best." He said with a smile: "You have already entered school, why are you still acting like a little girl?" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, he felt inappropriate, afraid of making Kuang'er sad, but seeing Ye Kuang still said with a smile: "Nephew If you can make your uncle smile, you have fulfilled your filial piety. Filial piety is the first thing to do, and this is the duty of a scholar."

Ye Sirui patted his head. "Then you should study hard. Uncle Rui patrols Jiangbei Prefecture and will come back to see you from time to time."

Ye Kuang happily agreed.But then he asked worriedly: "Uncle Rui, why did you get promoted... but what does His Majesty mean?"

"Yes." The imperial decree was issued by the emperor, and Ye Sirui didn't think Ye Kuang would not know about it.

"Then what do you do?" Ye Kuang asked worriedly.

Ye Sirui pretended to be relaxed and said: "What is there to worry about? How many people can't get promoted? Don't you think Uncle Rui can't afford it?"

"Of course I deserve it!" Ye Kuang reacted excitedly, "But you..."

"It's nothing to worry about, just study hard and I'll take care of everything." Ye Sirui interrupted him.No matter how precocious Ye Kuang is, he is only a child who is only eight years old. What's the use of worrying about him?

Since Ye Kuang is going to move to the academy, he has to pack up all his supplies, and Ye Sirui is going to take office, and he has to prepare his luggage, so he is in a hurry.Considering that there are too many things, Ye Sirui asked someone to look after him and bought a yard not far from the county government office, and left most of the suitcases here, while Wang Momo and other servants stayed to take care of them. There is also a place to go.Ye Sirui rode on horseback with tea, and his luggage happened to be pulled by a carriage.Ye Fu arranged for more than a dozen yamen servants to escort them.

All the affairs were arranged properly, but there was one thing Ye Sirui was reluctant to do, and that was to say goodbye to Xia Shu.

Xia Shu was not present when the imperial decree was read that day, but he must have heard about it later, but there was no reaction when he heard about it, which showed that he wanted to stay.That's right, he came to Helin County originally to escort himself and Kuang'er, but only because he taught Kuang'er martial arts to force him to stay. Now that Kuang'er is also studying in Songhe Academy, Xia Shu can set up another family, or simply stay. Worked as an aide to Ye Fu in the county government.Why should he travel around with himself?

It's just a farewell, it's inevitable to be sad, especially at this time Ye Sirui finds that he's becoming more and more dependent on Xia Shu.It is not impossible to invite Xia Shu. Although Ye Fu arranged for more than a dozen yamen servants to escort him, he still vividly remembers the scene of being attacked by bandits when he went to Dong'an County.Xia Shubi will also agree.But then what?When they arrive at the state government office, let Xia Shu go?Ye Sirui couldn't think of any reason to keep him, and felt that the scene was even more unimaginable.That being the case, it is better not to stay.

On the eve of departure, Ye Sirui hesitated, at one moment he wanted to go to the West Wing to say goodbye, at another moment he thought it was good to leave like this, and at another moment he felt that it would be rude not to say goodbye.Seeing that the candles were burning shorter and shorter, Chaming reminded her several times, yawning all over the place, "Master, you have to go on the road tomorrow, you'd better rest early."

Ye Sirui thought for a long time and couldn't find a reason to refute, so he could only say: "I'm leaving tomorrow, I want to take another look at this place."

This is not a good reason, but Chaming is used to carelessness, so she can't tell what's wrong. "That's right, this will be the residence of the next county magistrate in the future, and it won't be convenient for the master to enter the back office when he comes again."

Yes, why didn't he think of it?Ye Sirui's eyes lit up.There is a ready-made reason in front of him: he is gone, the new county magistrate will move in, no matter who the new county magistrate is, Xia Shu has no reason to live in the West Wing, and he just bought a house that can let him move in.It would not be abrupt to propose this matter to him and say goodbye by the way.

Just do what you say, Ye Sirui made up his mind and walked out, Chaming asked with wide eyes: "Master, where are we going at this late?"

"I'm leaving tomorrow, I'll take a look around."

Mother Wang didn't leave until after he left, so Ye Kuang still lived in the East Wing.The lights have already been turned off, he will go to the academy tomorrow, he must go to bed early, anyway, he has already said goodbye.What about the West Wing?The main room in the west wing was also dark, it seemed that Xia Shu had already fallen asleep.

Ye Sirui still didn't give up, and approached slowly, only to see that the door was closed tightly, and there was not even a faint candlelight, so he must have fallen asleep.

Wake up Xia Shu now?Ye Sirui thought he didn't have the courage.I have to wait until tomorrow.

Feeling regretful and sad, he stood outside the west wing for a long while.The deeper the dew, the night flowers are like water, why are there no stars today?

Back in the house, Ye Sirui tossed and turned sleeplessly all night.

The heat was getting heavier and heavier, and I had to get up and hurry on the next day before dawn.Ye Sirui didn't sleep well, and was in a daze. He asked Chaming to wash his face with a basin of well water, and then he felt a little more awake.Ye Kuang had to practice martial arts in the morning before going to school, so he got up early, and rushed over to see him off, and Ye Fu also came.The carriage had already been loaded, and there were several yamen servants riding on the horses. Their coats of the same color made the one in black stand out very much. "Brother Tianshu?" Ye Sirui cried out in shock when he saw the culprit who hadn't slept well all night sitting safely on the horse.

"What?" Xia Shu asked.

Ye Sirui grinned, got on his horse, and bowed his hands to the people who saw him off, "Then let's say goodbye, everyone, take care, there will be a later date." Yan Bi turned his horse's head and ran out of the county office first.

Needless to say, running all the way.A few days later, it finally approached the Jiangbei Prefecture Government Office.The state government is located in Pu County.As he approached Pu County day by day, Ye Sirui felt somewhat apprehensive at the thought of having to deal with Tang Lianggong again.But now it is different from the past, he is also ranked from the fifth rank, and Tang Lianggong is rated, so he can't do anything to himself.

Ye Sirui was approaching the state government office, and seeing officials waiting outside, he couldn't help being surprised.Tang Lianggong didn't seem like someone who would send someone to greet him.The servants under him stepped forward immediately and announced their identities.The group of people also reported their identities. It turned out that the leaders of Tongzhi, Tongju and Limu of the state government came to greet them.Tong Zhi is from the sixth rank, which is two ranks lower than Ye Sirui, the judge is from the seventh rank, and the officials are from the ninth rank, not to mention those low-ranking officials, all saluted one after another.Ye Sirui received a salute from them before dismounting to return the salute.Li and Wang, who came to greet him, said: "Master Tang is a little sick, so I can't greet you in person. Don't blame me, Mr. Tang is waiting for you in the hall." This is what Mr. Tang did.Ye Sirui nodded and told them to take the horse down and unload the carriage to the residence.Xia Shu and his servants went to the residence to settle in advance.The two elders of the same knowledge led Ye Sirui to the hall.In addition to visiting the county, he will live in the state office, so Ye Sirui watches as he walks.All the way through the corridor, there are nothing more than fighting inscriptions such as "devote to duty" and "love the people like children" on the walls.Ye Sirui looked at it and said with a smile, "Master Tang is really meticulous."

The people in the same company all laughed.Ye Sirui noticed that apart from their vague dissatisfaction with Tang Lianggong, they also seemed to be somewhat hostile towards him, sneaking up on him from time to time when he was not paying attention.Ye Sirui pretended not to pay attention, unable to figure it out.

Tang Lianggong actually met him in the back office, which is enough to not pay attention to it.Maybe it's a blow to the horse, but Ye Sirui doesn't care about it.There were some green plants planted in the backyard. Ye Sirui was curious and asked, "What kind of plants are these?"

The colleague surnamed Wang said awkwardly: "My lord, this is... this is a radish shoot." Seeing Ye Sirui's puzzled expression, he said again: "This is a radish planted by Mr. Tang and his wife."

Ye Sirui almost burst out laughing, it's strange to be an official like Tang Lianggong.

The smile on Wang Tongzhi's face could hardly hold back, and he said bluntly, "Please come this way, my lord."

Tang Lianggong was in the hall.After all, he was still wearing the Zhizhou official uniform, and compared to the last time Ye Sirui saw him, he was much older, with gray and speckled hair on his temples. "You're here." Tang Lianggong said with his head held high, his voice still full of energy.Ye Sirui cupped his hands perfunctorily, "I'm saying goodbye to Lin County, how is Mr. Tang?"

"It's not that good." Tang Lianggong said gruffly, and bowed his hands in return, "This is my wife."

After his introduction, Ye Sirui noticed the woman beside him.The woman was dressed in a pleasant attire and didn't have any extra jewelry. She looked at him resentfully and resentfully, and didn't even make a salute.Ye Sirui bowed first, "It's the first time we met, Ye Sirui met Madam."

"Ma'am!" Tang Lianggong roared out, with dissatisfaction, Madam Tang gave a shallow bow reluctantly. "My concubine has met Mr. Ye." The voice was angry, not like greeting.Tang Lianggong also realized this, and said, "Madam, I've seen you, and I've exhausted my etiquette, let's go down first."

Mrs. Tang didn't seem to dare to disobey her husband, so the maid helped her down.

Tang Lianggong said to the two fellow acquaintances: "You guys have brought them here too, what are you doing here!"

Those two people showed their expected expressions, and they left immediately.

Ye Sirui was rather surprised, he turned away from the left and right, could it be that he said something to himself?

Tang Lianggong tried his best to raise his head, and looked him up and down with radiant eyes, "You haven't changed much."

"My lord's blessing." Ye Sirui said as respectfully as possible.

Tang Lianggong snorted, "That sentence is true." Ye Sirui didn't want to argue with him, so he didn't say anything.But Tang Lianggong said to him viciously: "In the future, when handling cases, remember to follow the rules. Without rules, you can't make a big deal. If you don't have evidence, you can't handle a case based on assumptions! Remember?!"