Old things in Nancheng

Today's Yanguan County can be said to be a mess.The county magistrate Xie Liangfu’s reputation was discredited, the imperial envoy Lin Huai’an did not do anything, the big clan pushed the waves to help, and the common people were excited. Let alone collecting the autumn tax, Xie Liangfu couldn’t even get out of the gate of the county government. If the gate of the county government was not guarded by imperial guards, Xiaoguan's family is afraid that they will lead people into the county government to beat Xie Liangfu to death, and exchange their lives for their lives.

Wang Zimo has been meditating in this position for half an hour. She is waiting, waiting for news from Beijing.

The door of the study opened slightly, and Xiao Liang came in to report: "Master, Wang Qi and Wang Sheng are back."

Wang Qi, the person Wang Qinian left behind to Wang Zimo, is proficient in officialdom, and Wang Sheng is a person who collects information. The two of them walked around the house and saluted after entering the house, but was interrupted by Wang Zimo: "There is no need to be too polite, Xiaoliang, come on!" Tea, let the two old brothers take a breath before talking."

The news was urgent, the two abandoned their boats and rode horses, and ran straight back from Lin'an. They ran for three hours to arrive, and they didn't have time to rest, so they came directly to Wang Zimo.After drinking two bowls of herbal tea and wiping away his sweat, Wang Qi bowed and said, "Master, the news from Prime Minister Qin that Xie Liangfu might be dismissed from office."

"Oh? The news is accurate, the imperial decree has been issued?" Wang Zimo raised his eyebrows.

"I got the news from the Qin family. This morning, the government issued a decree to dismiss Xie Liangfu from the post of Yanguan county magistrate, and to return to Beijing for trial. The affairs of Yanguan county will be handled by Mr. Lin. Fang, quell public anger, act cheaply, and ensure that the autumn tax is not lost." Wang Sheng added.

Prince Mo nodded, as expected, the imperial court was poor, and the official family was even poorer. Compared with Qiu Tax, the little Xie Liangfu was not even a fart.Originally, it depends on the owner to beat the dog. No matter what, the officials have to give face to the king of the seven counties. It's just that the court came from the south. It has no roots and foundations here, and the political power is unstable. Now it offends the local officials. not big.

"Has the imperial court discussed taking over as the county magistrate?" Wang Zimo asked.

"I haven't heard of this matter, and the court is not monolithic. The factions are fighting fiercely. This time, our officials from Jiangnan have the upper hand. Those bosses are all good people. How can we discuss this matter at this time." Wang Qi replied.

Wang Zimo smiled lightly, that was indeed the case, but the matter of taking over was not something she, a mere commoner, could control, and being able to take Xie Liangfu away was no small gain.

"It's almost time for the fire, let's withdraw our people, Fulai, the money will be rewarded, let them shut up, let's watch the next scene."

It's not as comfortable to just sit and watch when you come on stage. Wang Zimo wrote Jiang Shangpei again, while he watched the development of the situation with a cold eye.

Five days later, the imperial decree was issued, and Xie Liangfu handed over the seal of the county magistrate that day, and was escorted to Beijing.

Because Xie Liangfu was dismissed from office, Lin Huai'an publicized the government's will, and the wounded hearts of the people were appeased, so they stopped making trouble and went back to prepare for the autumn harvest.However, the big clans were not so easy to deal with. Lin Huai'an met with many big clan patriarchs, but they were all beaten back by Yin and Yang.

Autumn harvest, autumn tax, for Lin Huai'an, is no less than autumn queen asking to kill. If he is not able to turn the tide, the king of the seven counties may lose the whole battle this time, and he himself will also be implicated.Incompetence in handling affairs, inability to suppress them, at a young level, lack of ability, dismissing from office to be a farmer is a good thing, at a high level. . .That's what he didn't dare to think about.

"Xiaoliang, go to the inner courtyard to spread the message, asking my wife to invite her father-in-law and mother-in-law to have dinner at home." Wang Zimo said after reading Jiang Shangpei's reply.

Xiaoliang's small face was wrinkled tightly, he bent down and begged for mercy: "Master, can you change someone else?"

"What? You think you are the young master, and you can pick and choose when you are on errands?" Wang Zimo said displeased.

Seeing Wang Zimo's official face, Xiaoliang felt distressed.You are the master, you are the master, my wife is having trouble with you, you dare not go, why let me go!I didn't do anything, just because I was your personal servant, and now the inner courtyard is extremely unpopular, how dare I make trouble.

Xiao Liang thought about a few days ago, when his wife sent him a message asking Wang Zimo what he was doing recently, Xiao Liang didn't dare to say anything, and he didn't dare not say anything. Thinking that Lin Zhilan was too smart, she immediately asked where Wang Qi and the others had gone, and then, of course, there was no more, Lin Zhilan sneered and asked Xiaoliang to retreat.

Nonsense, Wang Zimo actually colluded with Qin Hui in order to deal with Xie Liangfu, how can he please Lin Zhilan?

Xiaoliang is not human inside and out, so he went back to Wang Zimo and said everything, Wang Zimo was so angry that he almost asked Wang Fulai to "take care" of Xiaoliang!

Immortals fight, little devils suffer.

Faced with Wang Zimo's gaze, Xiao Liang had no choice but to bite the bullet and go.He is the young master's confidant, a celebrity in the mansion, he used to be very popular in other courtyards, not to mention ordinary servants, even the reputable stewards would deliberately please him when facing him.In the outer court, he still has this kind of treatment, but now in the inner court, he is almost beaten by everyone.

He sneaked into the second gate, and the woman guarding the gate deliberately made things difficult. Xiao Liang kept explaining that he was passing on the message for the young master, and gave the woman a few coins, begging repeatedly before entering.However, at the door of the main room, even if he pretended to be pitiful with a stern face, he couldn't overstep the threshold.

Standing under the eaves, Bixia said to the sweating Xiaoliang: "Brother Xiaoliang, it's not that the sister is trying to make things difficult, but the wife's intention. The lady said that the young master has something to do, so you can talk about it in person."

"Oh, my little aunt, you are the person next to the lady, how can you not understand what's going on here, isn't it embarrassing me! For the sake of past love, you can go in and pass it on to me! I can't afford to miss my master's business." Xiaoliang was so anxious that he almost jumped, and Wang Zimo still remembered it last time. If he can't handle this errand, he is afraid It's really time to have a heart-to-heart talk with that old ghost Wang Fulai.

Bixia bit her lip, seeing Xiaoliang turning around in a hurry, stomped her feet and lifted the curtain to enter the house. In the past Xiaoliang treated the sisters in the main room well, but when this is difficult, she can give her a hand.

The curtain was raised again, and it was Caiyue who came out, all of them were the big maids beside Lin Zhilan, but Caiyue was the chief, and her words were more important than Bixia's.Caiyue brought tea to Xiaoliang, and said softly: "It's not easy for us to be servants, and it's enough for you to suffer under the poisonous sun. After drinking this bowl of tea, go back to the young master. If you have something to do, you will come to see me, my lady." Wait inside."

"Sister, this can't be done, isn't this going to force me to death!" Xiao Liang said with his eyes widened.

"We all know the tempers of the young master and the lady. You have to use your brains to make it easy for you to give in. Is it possible that the young master will really embarrass you? Besides, the lady is happy, but our young master is still angry. Kung Fu?"

A word awakened the dreamer, Xiaoliang drank tea in one gulp, lifted the hem of his robe and ran out, naturally scolding, but Wang Zimo heard that Lin Zhilan was waiting for her, so he coyly went to the backyard.

When Wang Zimo arrived at the main room, the room had already been cleared out, only Lin Zhilan was leaning on the couch and reading a book.Obviously, Lin Zhilan expected that Wang Zimo would come, and Wang Zimo, who was good at observing words and expressions, had bright eyes and a bright heart. Seeing that the corners of Lin Zhilan's mouth were tightened, she was very sensible, and sat quietly on the stool opposite Lin Zhilan and waited.

Lin Zhilan put down her book when she heard footsteps, and looked directly at Wang Zimo.Tsing Yi silk shirt, ribbon wipe forehead, pale face with a faint smile, still looks innocent.However, these are all falsehoods.

Wang Zimo was the instigator of this game of chess in Yanguan County. Although Wang Zimo's starting point was to bring down Xie Liangfu, the means he used made Lin Zhilan feel sad.

Lin Zhilan wasn't a bad person, she couldn't see the underworld's activities, but she felt that if Wang Zimo went on like this, there would definitely be big troubles.

The matter in Yanguan County has nothing to do with Wang Zimo. Although there is a rift with Xie Liangfu, when Wang Zimo becomes Lin Huai'an's son-in-law, the crisis is automatically resolved. Does Wang Zimo still need to fight?

Lin Huai'an and Xie Liangfu represented the kings of the seven counties, and Jiang Shangpei represented the local clans. No matter which side, Prince Mo could not afford to offend.

In terms of depression, Lin Zhilan's resentment towards Wang Qinian was even deeper.The old man fought all his life, gave Wang Zimo all his life savings, money was nothing, but he also trained many militants.In the past, there was a small fight between houses and businessmen, but now it is by Wang Zimo's side, jumping up and down, like a fish in water. A game of chess.

It is also a dangerous game!

If something happened, the King of the Seven Counties would never mind pinching Wang Zimo to death, Lin Huai'an would not protect her, Jiang Shangpei could not protect her, the family would be ruined, and it was ridiculous that Wang Zimo was still complacent about his bullshit trick.

Lin Zhilan calmed down, and asked lightly, "You need me for something?"

"Yes, father-in-law and mother-in-law are in Yanguan, we and the younger generation should naturally show some filial piety, and I want you to invite them to your house for dinner." Wang Zimo smiled lightly.

"Now, are you used to lying? Are you still unwilling to tell the truth in front of me?"

Seeing that Lin Zhilan was slightly angry, Wang Zimo had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Now the situation is not clear, and my father-in-law is in a dangerous situation. I think of a way to get my father-in-law out of trouble."

"Hmph! It's better to say than to sing, who caused my father's predicament!" Lin Zhilan said disdainfully.

The atmosphere became more and more silent, Wang Zimo did not answer, Lin Zhilan no longer pressed questions, only the curtain that was blown slightly by the wind let people know that time was still passing at this moment.

Wang Zimo did what she wanted to do, and at this point, she couldn't stop.Lin Zhilan disapproved from the bottom of her heart, but she also knew that if Wang Zimo stopped at this time, the situation would be even more dangerous.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Zhilan narrowed her eyes and asked cautiously, "This time, is it the last time?"

Wang Zimo looked up at Lin Zhilan, feeling relieved, but he couldn't ignore the bitterness, and said calmly, "One last time!"

Lin Zhilan nodded slowly after hearing the words: "I hope you won't lie to me again."

"I know."

Looking at Wang Zimo's leaving back, Lin Zhilan really wanted to ask, where is Wang En now?is it dead?