Southeast first idiot

Ma Youcheng was waiting in the courtroom, and his followers were outside, with his hands behind his back, looking at the plaque hanging high in the mirror.

His expression was focused and calm, but his eyes were bright, as if he had hidden all his emotions in those eyes.

Chen Tao changed into his official uniform and came to the court, and this was what he saw.

He half-bent down, saluted and said: "I pay my respects to Mr. Ma."

Ma Youcheng is more than 40 years old, and he is dressed in a red official uniform, which makes him mature and restrained, with a smile on his mouth, and he looks gentle and amiable.

He stretched out his hand to support Chen Tao: "It will be a few months, how is Mr. Chen?"

Chen Tao said: "Master Lao Ma is concerned, everything is fine under the official."

Ma You had prejudices that he was neither humble nor overbearing, and he even showed appreciation. He still remembered that when he first entered the official position, although he was quiet, he was inevitably young. Now it has been more than half a year, and he has been able to handle it with ease. No wonder Liang Sifan treats him differently.

Ma Youcheng looked back and said with a smile: "Master Chen, don't you invite me to sit inside?"

Chen Tao felt impolite and dared not say much, so he led Ma Youcheng into the third hall.

The servants brought refreshments, Chen Tao made tea himself, and the two poured and drank one after another, although they were speechless, they were not abrupt.

Busy on the road, Ma Youcheng was really hungry when he saw the delicate dim sum. Putting down his teacup, he picked up another dim sum and ate it slowly.

Sitting aside, Chen Tao watched Ma Youcheng swallow the snack, and filled the teacup in time.

Back and forth, after a cup of tea, the two of them hadn't said a word, and finally Ma Youcheng couldn't hold back, and said with a smile: "Master Chen is so calm that he didn't even ask me why I'm here."

Chen Tao's body trembled, and he said in fear: "The lower officials think that you are homesick."

Homesickness is right, Ma Youcheng once worked in Southeast County for three years.

Ma Youcheng said: "Then why don't you insist on your idea now?"

Chen Tao replied respectfully: "If you are homesick, how can your lord say that the lower officials can hold their breath."

Ma Youcheng laughed loudly: "Master Chen is really smart."

Chen Tao saluted and said, "My lord Ma, thank you."

Ma Youcheng said: "Master Chen, why don't you guess why I came here?"

Chen Tao shook his head sincerely.

Ma Youcheng was not annoyed at all, "I'm here to congratulate you."

Chen Tao was still ignorant.

Ma Youcheng said: "There are four great happy events in life, one is a long drought and sweet rains, the other is an old acquaintance in a foreign land, the third is when the gold list is awarded, and the fourth is the wedding night in the bridal chamber. Does Master Chen know?"

These four happy events are still not relevant to the current Chen Tao, but the person who came to congratulate him was Ma Youcheng, and Ma Youcheng became the magistrate, so there was only one thing...

Chen Tao hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, don't fool the lower officials."

Ma Youcheng shook his head, took out the transfer document and handed it to Chen Tao, signaling Chen Tao to open it.

Chen Tao opened it dubiously, but after reading the contents, the official document almost slipped from his hand.

"Master Chen, have you read it carefully?" Ma Youcheng said, "The emperor appointed you as the servant of the household department."

Chen Tao was startled and panicked: "Did your lord make a mistake? I'm an official..." He has only been in office for more than half a year.

Ma Youcheng smiled mysteriously: "Isn't it clear enough to answer what kind of seal it is?"

It was the seal used by the emperor. Chen Tao had seen it before, and he was surprised because of it.

Ma Youcheng explained: "I have something to tell you. The former magistrate of Dongyang County, Huang Cichao, was corrupt and perverted the law. Mr. Liang had the evidence in his hand and persuaded him to confess, but Huang Cichao was not the only one who exposed it."

The officialdom has always been influenced by influence, not alone, Chen Tao understands this reason: "This matter is related to the Ministry of Finance?"

"That's right, except for Situ Yi, the entire household department participated."

I don't know if the wind blowing in was too cold or Ma Youcheng's words were too scary, but Chen Tao felt a chill down his back.

The official style of the court is corrupt, and the power in it is alone. Chen Tao is in the officialdom, how can he not understand?This Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs is the elder brother of the Empress Dowager of the current dynasty. He is also a member of the Royalist faction. He has always had a harmonious relationship with the Empress Dowager.

Regardless of the people in the world, officials who only want to fill their own pockets should not stay. Liang Sifan dismissed all officials from the household department in just a few months.

What if the Minister of the Household Department is ruthless and kills people?Realizing this, Chen Tao's back was sweating, and his admiration for Liang Sifan deepened.

Seeing the changes in Chen Tao's face, Ma Youcheng knew what he was thinking, but pretended not to understand, and asked, "What is Master Chen thinking?"

Chen Tao said honestly: "The lower official only takes office for half a year, not enough to be a servant of the household department."

Ma Youcheng said: "Do you know who recommended you to the emperor?"

This is very easy to understand: "It is Mr. Liang."

"That's right, Mr. Liang also visited the mansion when he returned to Beijing. When he talked about you, he couldn't hide his admiration in his words. He said that you are upright, know how to advance and retreat, and can handle things fairly. Although your political achievements are insufficient, this is rare. Opportunity, the capital is at the foot of the emperor, and your knowledge will be greatly improved when you take office this time."

Ma Youcheng makes sense, no one wants to stick to the three points in front of him, it is human nature to climb up, and Chen Tao is no exception, he is indeed panicked, but he can't hide his joy, at the foot of the emperor, that is the most prosperous place in the world.

Ma Youcheng saw his brows glowing, and knew that he was moved: "Congratulations, Mr. Chen."

Chen Tao quickly withdrew his mind and was humble.

Qingxing Academy, covered by snowflakes, has white walls and gray tiles, full of poetic flavor, as quiet as an ink painting.

In the study, the charcoal fire was burning red in the brazier, making the room warm.

"Is this really true?" There was an exclamation suddenly in the study, and Hao Jun quickly turned his head away.

"Master Ma entered the county office early in the morning, and the housekeeper returned to Chen's house to announce the good news at noon. The news got out, and Mr. Chen did not deny it. It should be true." Hao Jun replied.

Lou Qing couldn't hide his excitement, his clear eyes were more like the sky after the rain, clear and bright: "It's only been half a year."

Hao Jun also showed obsession: "Master Chen has already been appointed as the servant of the household department at a young age, which is really beyond our reach."

Qiu Shang at the side listened to the two of them complimenting the man, so he just drank tea and didn't want to participate.

Lou Qing said: "Don't be discouraged, you are no worse than Shang Xue."

Qiu Shang finally interjected: "He was only born a few years earlier than you."

Hao Jun said: "What do you mean by this, master?"

For the convenience of distinguishing, they all called Qiu Shang as their master and Lou Qing as their husband.

Qiu Shangdao: "If he is of the same generation as you, you may not know who the number one scholar is."

"..." So isn't this really comforting him?

Seeing Qiu Shang interjected, Lou Qing said, "I just don't know when he will leave."

Qiu Shang glanced at him, and calmly said: "If he leaves, he will definitely come to look for you."

Lou Qing turned his head to look over, but the speed was not fast enough, Qiu Shang had already lowered his eyes.

But the two of them thought too much, because the end of the year was approaching, Chen Tao's transfer document clearly stated that Chen Tao could take office after the year.

"I'm sorry to trouble you in the afternoon class." Lou Qing urgently wanted to go back to Changfeng Village to share the news with Ji Changfeng.

Qiu Shang asked: "Teacher is going back?"

Lou Qing nodded.

Qiu Shang looked out the window and said, "It's still snowing, teacher, why don't you wait for the village master."

Lou Qing also took a look, seeing that the snow was slowing down, he rejected Qiu Shang's kindness.

After he fastened his cloak and wrapped himself airtight, he rode straight out of the city.

Ji Daqi had just sent the messenger away, and before he put the envelope in his arms, he heard hissing, looked up, the movements in his hands slowed down, and then showed Lou Qing a clear look.

Lou Qing passed by a strange man riding a horse before, but now he saw Ji Daqi guarding the door with a bright yellow envelope in his hand, so he knew that the man was the messenger.

"Whose letter?" Lou Qing got off the horse and asked.

The strong wind blew hard, and the sound disappeared as soon as it blew, but Ji Daqi still heard it clearly: "Second Young Master." After thinking about it, he said: "Would you like to take it to the master for me?"

Good things come in pairs today?Chen Tao at the foot of the mountain has just been promoted, and Ji Changcun, who has studied for a few days on the mountain, finally has a letter.

"Please put the horse in place."

The two exchanged a horse with one hand and a letter with the other, then they staggered and Lou Qing walked inside.

Speaking of Ji Changcun, Lou Qing has been married to Ji Changfeng for more than half a year, but he has never seen this person. A few days ago, Li Chang and the quack doctor were still talking about the end of the new year, and Ji Changcun should come back. The letter arrived, and Lou Qing was still concerned about it for a few days, who would have thought that he would meet him today.

Lou Qing went straight into the courtyard, the moment he pushed open the door, the huge temperature difference almost took his breath away.

Ji Changfeng raised his head from the book, and when he saw Lou Qing who was tightly wrapped, he was taken aback for a moment, and then accused: "Who gave you the right without waiting for me?"

Lou Qing took off his cloak, shivered a bit, walked to the brazier to keep warm while observing Ji Changfeng's face.

Ji Changfeng's beard grows very weirdly. Although it covers most of the outline, it can be seen that the beard is disordered and orderly.

Ji Changfeng's complexion was not good at this time, as if he was very dissatisfied with Lou Qing's behavior of going back to the mountain privately.

Obviously his lover was angry, but Lou Qing's heart was as sweet as honey, he leaned forward in front of Ji Changfeng, and kissed those thin lips, it was warm.

"I miss you."

The dissatisfaction in Ji Changfeng's eyes was gradually replaced by a smile, and then Lou Qing handed him something that made him even happier.

When Ji Changfeng saw that it was a letter, his eyes lit up a little.

"I happened to bump into the messenger when I came back, and Da Qi asked me to bring it to you."

Ji Changfeng opened it cheerfully, with the expression and actions of a brother who cares about his younger brother who is away all the year round.

Lou Qing also frowned softly: "When will the second brother come back?"

Seeing Ji Changfeng stuff the letter back into the envelope, Lou Qing couldn't help asking.

Ji Changfeng shook his head, looking a little disappointed: "Second brother said something happened in the capital, so he won't come back for the New Year this year."

This double happiness is really an appearance... "Do you know what it is?"

"No, but you don't have to worry. Although the second brother is in the capital, he has many friends around him."

"..." Who the hell is worried?

Ji Changfeng put the letter aside, looked at Lou Qing and said, "Now you can explain why you came back without waiting for me."

"..." He seemed speechless today.

"Huh?" Ji Changfeng's tone changed slightly.

Lou Qing hurriedly said: "Do you know Master Ma is back?"

"What does that have to do with you?" Ji Changfeng frowned.

Hmm...he seems to be happy too early, since ancient times, 'officials and thieves are not equal', although he realized that he was over excited, but the matter has come to this point, Lou Qing had no choice but to bite the bullet and say it.

After hearing that, Ji Changfeng was happy for Chen Tao and wanted to share it with himself, so he couldn't laugh or cry for a while.

"My wife should remember me."

Lou Qing nodded, he did it.

Ji Changfeng said again: "No one can think about it."

He never had second thoughts, Lou Qing nodded again.

Ji Changfeng said again: "Even if you are happy for Chen Tao, it won't do."

"..." He wasn't speechless, he was ignorant.

Ji Changfeng said quietly: "I will be jealous."

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What a baby.