Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

Lu Ci nodded slightly, confirming Sima Chi's guess.

Since he accompanied Di Qing to Sima Chi's home, he never had any intention of deliberately concealing his identity.

Of course, unlike the fishing law enforcement that time, Di Qing did a good job this time, which can be described as open and aboveboard, and of course there is no need to conceal his identity.

The slight avoidance of issues involving my name and identity before was just because I didn't feel the need to make a special publicity.

Hearing this, Sima Chi's eyes widened in disbelief.

Even though he was the one who had the vague thought, after being readily admitted by Lu Ci, he was still in a trance from the shock, and it took him a while to come back to his senses.

This!

He comes from a family of officials and officials, and he has always been rigid and upright. When teaching his children, he also attaches great importance to his status as a senior.When he realized that he had violated the rules of etiquette without knowing it, he was about to step down from his seat and meet Lu Ci again as an official, regardless of the fact that his family members were sitting in the hall.

However, at the moment when he was about to get up, Lu Ci put his arm around his arm, exerted light force, and stopped the person who was about to make a big fuss.

"Thank you, Grandfather, for your hospitality. It's just that my brother and I have important things to do, so we don't want to bother you." Lu Ci smiled, and thoughtfully changed the topic, so that the person in front of him who was still in shock could recover slowly. Tranquility: "I don't know if Grandpa would let us take another look at your Saburo?"

Comprehending Lu Ci's intention of not wanting to reveal his identity in front of more people, Sima Chi still felt awkward, and nodded along with his words: "Your benefactor would like to see the dog, it is the dog's honor, Next..." An official word was about to blurt out subconsciously, but he almost stopped it, and changed his words stiffly, "How could I have the gift of not wanting to?"

Thanks to the rest of the Sima family talking around Di Qing and abiding by etiquette, they didn't pay attention to the conversation on their side, otherwise they would probably have noticed the blunt change of tone.

Sima Chi was also very helpless.

If it were just Gang Gang who didn't know Lu Ci's true identity, then he would have to keep the benefactor of the third son anyway, at least to make people sit at home for a while.

Before leaving, I asked my family to present gifts to express my gratitude.

He even admired the spirit of Lu Di and the two of them, and planned to try to support one or two if they had the opportunity in the future.

Now recalling the previous ignorant and frivolous thoughts...

It made him feel ashamed and ashamed of himself.

How could he be so whimsical, thinking that as a magistrate of a place, he was thinking of a senior member of the capital who had been promoted for a year and had already been ranked in the third rank!

What makes people even more disturbed is that the prince's close ministers from the third grade are neither at home nor in the capital on New Year's Eve, but they are running around on the road, obviously shouldering an unusual mission.

Although he had never heard of any rumors, let alone guessed the responsibility of Lu Ci, he was very clear that the other party must have just passed through Guangzhou, and seeing the injustice on the road, he drew his sword to help.

Although the secret has been broken by the third son unintentionally, the specific details are beyond his ability to probe anyway.

It's even more difficult to persuade him to stay - if he delays a major event, how can he bear the responsibility?

Sima Chi was able to win the gold list for the second time, and was awarded a Jinshi background. He was definitely not an elm head.

With Lu Ci's identity alone, his thoughts flashed, combined with the undercurrent in the court, countless shocking guesses emerged in an instant.

Even Lu Ci, who had clicked so far, did not expect that Sima Chi's brain power was so rich.

Sima Chi tried his best to calm his emotions: "I'll let the wet nurse bring the dog here."

After escaping from the kidnapper, Xiao Saburo, who belonged to the Sima family's most favored family, immediately received the most attention and meticulous care from his family.

Especially for Nie Shi, who has lost it and regained it, and still has lingering fears, he refuses to take his eyes off him for a moment, for fear that in another inattentive effort, this heart and soul will disappear from his side again.

For Saburo himself, who was still ignorant and ignorant, after crying for a while, even if it was completely over, seeing many people accompanying him to coax him, he was so happy that he clapped his hands and laughed.

After playing for a while, he drank some rice cereal, burped a lot, and fell asleep.

Now she was hugged by Mrs. Nie and brought to Lu Ci.

The reason why Lu Ci proposed to meet the little guy who was rescued by Di Qing himself before leaving was mainly to divert Sima Chi's attention. Seeing that Mrs. Nie really hugged all the sleeping children for him to look at, he couldn't help but Some surprises.

If he had known that the little one had fallen asleep, he would have found another reason.

"Not only is he clever and cute," Lu Ci couldn't help smiling when he saw his carefree sleeping face, "he's also kind-hearted."

When Nie heard the joke, she couldn't help her love for Sanlang. She was about to speak, but Sima Chi, who was worried that the wife who didn't know the identity of the other party would say something wrong, couldn't sit still. Engong laughed."

"It's a good thing, why laugh at it?"

Lu Ci shook his head, habitually wanted to send a book out, and said a few kind words to encourage reading.

However, when I touched it, it was empty.

It was only then that he realized that this trip between himself and Di Qing was mainly for watching a theater, so why would he bring books with him?

So he took off a small piece of wishful thinking from his waist, and handed it to Nie with a smile: "Since I have a predestined relationship with your family Saburo, I will give this wishful gift as a gift, and wish him a smooth journey after this catastrophe."

Mrs. Nie was subconsciously about to refuse, Lu Ci smiled and said: "This is just when I settled down in another state, I saw a good-looking item at the market, and bought it casually. It's not a rare or expensive item, just as a good intention. , you accept it for him."

What he said is indeed true.

This piece of Ruyi jade is not of precious and rare quality, but the carving is exquisite and beautiful, and the asking price is not too high. When Lu Ci and Di Qing were shopping, they immediately bought it after seeing it.

Nie still hesitated.

Although she also loves the "good intentions" in Engong's words, but the other party has the great kindness of saving the son to them, and they should give them a thank you gift. How can they ask for things from Engong in turn?

Sima Chi said at this time: "Since the benefactor is for Saburo, you can accept it."

He bowed solemnly again: "Thank you, benefactor."

Lu Ci nodded slightly, lowered his voice suddenly, and persuaded: "A gentleman cherishes the ambition of thinking about the country and repaying the king, and he should do his best. If people speak lightly and things are hard to come by, don't be discouraged, just do everything. Everything will come to an end. Countless things are not in vain.”

Sima Chi couldn't help but hear such heartfelt words, and his heart immediately became hot.

He wanted to say something, but after looking at Lu Ci's gentle and bright eyes, he stopped in time and nodded vigorously: "Thank you for your reminder."

Lu Ci smiled and waved his hands: "The road ahead is unknown, we can only encourage each other."

He didn't delay this time, and finally squeezed Xiao Saburo's soft and fleshy little hand lightly, and took Di Qing to leave in a calm manner.

Of course Sima Chi didn't take half of the generous thank you gift prepared by others.

Because of Sima Chi's order, the servant did not dare to make any persuasion after being rejected, so he watched him go away full of bewilderment.

Standing at the door of the house with Xiao Saburo, who was soundly asleep in her arms, Nie followed her husband to watch Lu Di and the two leave, feeling faintly in her heart.

That handsome gentleman is probably of extraordinary status.Otherwise, with my husband's strict and upright temperament, there is absolutely no reason to do such ungrateful and unreasonable behavior.

Nie's heart trembled, she didn't dare to speculate, let alone ask, she quickly lowered her eyes.

When he saw little Ruyi and Yuxue's lovely third son, who didn't know anything about farewell, but unconsciously clutched tightly in his hands, he couldn't help smiling softly.

From this point of view, Saburo got a blessing in disguise and met a nobleman.

As soon as he walked around the corner, Di Qing couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

"Why do you look so relieved?" Lu Ci put on his mask again, and teased him casually: "It's not so easy to get a chance to be surrounded by a group of female relatives like just now, and talk affectionately. .”

"No." Di Qing defended without thinking: "They all talked to me about Saburo and the kidnapper, and it had nothing to do with me or Gongzu, so I answered."

Lu Ci was slightly surprised by his eagerness to get rid of the relationship.

After listening to Di Qing's words, he admired him for being thoughtful and thoughtful at such a young age, and couldn't help but find it interesting, he said with a smile: "I have never questioned your tone of voice, and besides, your identity and mine have never been shameless. I don’t take the initiative to publicize my secrets, but I just don’t want to receive more politeness and respect. Even if you slip up, it’s harmless, and I can’t possibly blame you, so you don’t have to be so anxious.”

Di Qing pursed her lips, summoned up her courage again, and made it clear: "Besides, I was already very uncomfortable sitting so close to talking with them just now, let alone liking them. I don't want to take such an opportunity."

Lu Ci raised his eyebrows, took a serious look at Di Qing, nodded clearly, and said softly, "Okay, I understand. I won't joke with you about this in the future, so don't worry."

Regardless of whether Di Qing was trying to be brave out of shyness, or he didn't know that he hadn't reached Mu Ai's age, since the other party has clearly stated his position, out of respect for his relatives and friends, he will no longer tease him with inappropriate words .

Di Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though Gongzu might just say it casually and didn't take it into his heart, he was unwilling to cause Gongzu to misunderstand even the slightest bit.

What Di Qing didn't realize was that after Lu Cigang's joke that made his heart skip a beat interrupted him, he accidentally forgot about the little Ruyi that he cared about just now.

Or when Lu Ci walked halfway, he suddenly realized something, stopped unconsciously, and asked without thinking: "What is the name of the baby you saved?"

Di Qing: "..."

It turned out that Gongzu didn't remember at all, did he get the name of Yu Ruyi's little boy?

Di Qing's mood subtly improved greatly, but he just replied honestly: "My surname is Sima, my line is San, and my name is Guang."

After being surrounded by a group of female relatives who made him uncomfortable for a long time, it was hard to remember.

Lu Ci blinked.

——Sima, light.

How did he react?

For this name, there is also a well-known and smashed vat, but anyone who has read elementary school textbooks will find it hard not to feel thunderous and extremely familiar.

What he pinched just now was Sima Guang's little meaty hand?

Although he had become good friends with Fan Zhongyan before the name change and Liu Yong before the unlucky one, after suddenly realizing that he had just come into contact with a famous Chinese teacher in his childhood, Lu Ci almost couldn't restrain himself from walking back and pinching him again. A few impulses are enough.