[Red Chamber] I am Lin Daiyu and her uncle

Because too many people were arrested in the corruption investigation, many positions were vacated.Although some people were placed in later, there are still many positions that have not been filled.Therefore, after a series of discussions, the higher authorities decided to expand the enrollment of this scientific examination.

This expansion of enrollment has added a lot of workload to the corrections.There is already a shortage of manpower, and the workload has increased!In order to complete the work with quality and quantity, the person in charge had to call out a lot of people from other departments to help out, and specially selected young officials who were in good health and had not yet joined the job. The euphemistic name is: training newcomers.

Young and educated people like Lin Qing and Liu Daoan focus on "care objects". First, they are young and energetic, and then they are newcomers in the workplace. Not a star.

Facts have proved that there are still a few brushes to be a leader.Seeing the unfinished workload, being instructed by the person in charge to operate, it was completed a few days earlier than expected.

When the person in charge is happy, he directly invites the big guys to the Qunfang Hall for recreation and relaxation at his own expense, and he has the right to reward Lin Qing and others for their friendship.

Although the person in charge is kind, Qunfang Pavilion is indeed a good place that makes people, especially men, fascinated.However, most of these young officials were married not long ago, and they were still in the newlywed stage. In order to reassure their wives at home, they consciously declined the kindness of the people in charge, and only a few of them went to the appointment.

Lin Qing met new friends in this big departmental cooperation, and agreed early in the morning to have a gathering in Changqing Building after the work was done, so he didn't go to the appointment.

Changqing Building.

In the private room, apart from Lin Qing and Liu Daoan, there was also a young man with a thick and simple face and a big belly.

The man's name is Qin Run, his character is Ruoyu, and he is from the capital.He and Liu Daoan are neighbors and juniors. They are a few years older than Lin Qing. They can be regarded as senior brothers of the two. They have a humorous personality and don't show their predecessors in front of them at all. They are currently working in the Ministry of Rites.

Lin Qing was a little drunk between the cups and cups. Looking at Liu Daoan who was sitting in front of the fairies, he accidentally said what was in his heart, "Leye, don't you like to go to the Qunfang Hall for entertainment? Why is there such a good time today?" Didn't take the chance?"

Qunfang Pavilion is one of the best high-end places in Kyoto, so the fee is naturally not low.Newly appointed officials like Liu Daoan, unless they have a strong family background, they simply cannot afford such extravagant consumption.However, the beauties inside are knowledgeable and interesting, and they are proficient in everything from piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flower tea, and many people often become addicted to it once they go there.

Lin Qing pretended not to understand every time. Although he was rich, he was not shameless enough to lend money to his colleagues and friends as prostitutes.

That's right, even though the Qunfang Pavilion is a showbiz and not a body, and has all kinds of halo blessings, but in the eyes of Lin Qing, a modern person with a simple and ordinary life experience, this is an upgraded version of a brothel.

Of course, it may also be that Lin Qing's thinking is too traditional and old, and he cannot understand the romantic interest in it.However, he can't blame him completely, after all, the grandfather who raised him is an old pedant and an old antique. Under the influence of Lin Minzhang, Lin Qing's moral bottom line is unusually high, and he even has a little bit of moral cleanliness in him.

When Liu Daoan was questioned by Lin Qing, his face was flushed with shame, and he didn't speak, he just kept pouring wine on himself, don't want to be embarrassed, how can he still have the slightest solemn and self-restraining style in normal times?What's especially weird is that Liu Daoan's ordinary to ugly appearance is blushing under the influence of alcohol at this moment, unexpectedly adding a bit of shyness?

The contrast was so great that Qin Run couldn't hold back and burst out laughing in front of Liu Daoan.

While laughing, he still did not forget to pat Lin Qing on the shoulder and tease: "Brother Ruqing, you are telling the truth after drinking. Leye is usually serious and serious like a little old man at a young age. You've turned into a big girl, hahahaha..."

Lin Qing was just a little drunk, but he regretted the words as soon as he uttered them, and sobered up instantly.Just trying to appease Liu Daoan with a few words, who would have thought that he would react so strongly, especially when there was a gag Qin Run next to him.

"Leye, I'm drunk, and what I'm talking about is nonsense. Don't take it to heart. In this case, I will punish myself with three drinks and personally apologize to you."

After all, he poured himself three glasses of wine and drank them all in one gulp.

Seeing that Lin Qing was so bold and straightforward, Qin Run drank "Okay!" and comforted him, "Ruqing, don't worry, Leye is not a narrow-minded person and doesn't care about these things, so just rest assured!"

Liu Daoan returned to him in a strange way, "Qin Ruoyu, when will it be your turn to make decisions for me? We're right, don't talk about anyone else! I don't want to mention all the shitty things you did since you were a child. !"

Qin Run was not angry either, and said with a smile: "This is inappropriate. How could it be half-assed? No matter what I did, I was never caught by my wife. Some people are lucky. Not only are their wives grabbing their ears and scolding them, but they are also seen by their children. If I didn't stop it in time, I'm afraid that the name of someone's ears will spread throughout the capital?"

Liu Daoan and Qin Run's children are about the same age, and the two families have a good relationship and live close together, so...

Sure enough, a dog that bites does not bark.

Don't look at Qin Runchang's simplicity and honesty, but when he speaks, he hides his needles. With just a few words, Liu Daoan blushes and his neck is thick, and he can't get up or down.

So he hurriedly smoothed things over, "Hey... everyone, I heard that one of the candidates in the imperial examination this time wrote an excellent article. The adults in the courtyard guessed his identity. It seems that his name is... called... Gao... Gao... with?"

In fact, Lin Qing knew that the candidate was Gao Gaoxuan.Pretending that she doesn't know is just to give the two of them a chance to talk, so that the topic can be brought to this side; what's more, Lin Qing is also quite puzzled, why the exam results haven't been released yet, why are those adults who usually speak ambiguous this time? Do you firmly believe that Gao Gaoxuan is the next champion?

Qin Runshun got off the ladder, "You mean Senior High School Xuan? Hey! Brother, I didn't know it when I first came to the capital. This Senior High School Xuan is not ordinary, and his experience is very legendary. A few years ago, he was involved in a huge fraud case, because of his His talent and learning are really outstanding, and there are noble people who help him to go straight to the heaven, so the Holy Majesty spared his life. Otherwise, if he cheated according to the laws of my Nanke Kingdom, his family would be confiscated! It's hard to come by." Speaking of this, he still pretended to sigh.

Lin Qing was a little confused, "Since he has outstanding talents and studies, why did he cheat? Aren't the two contradicting each other?"

Qin Run smiled and did not immediately explain, but gave Liu Daoan a wink quietly.

Although Liu Daoan had a stinky face, he still got up and opened the door to check left and right. He made sure that no one was eavesdropping outside the room before closing the door and returning to his seat.

Qin Run leisurely explained: "It's a long story. But since you asked about it today, Brother Yu, I will tell you, Quan should remind you to let you know that being an official in the capital Which iron boards cannot be kicked."

Qin Run's words aroused Lin Qing's strong curiosity. Since he came to Beijing, he has never been afraid of anyone!It can't be said that he is floating, after all, with the resources he currently has, it is difficult not to be confident!

The most powerful candidate for the throne is his brother-in-law, the first favorite concubine in the harem is his wife's aunt (almost equivalent to his mother-in-law), his father-in-law is the number one figure in the army, his elder brother is a feudal official in Jiangnan, and the emperor's younger brother is his quasi-mother. Nephew and son-in-law.

This, this..., Lin Qing really can't think of the so-called "iron plate" that he needs to carefully curry favor with in the capital.

"Then I will trouble brother Ruoyu to give me some pointers." Lin Qing asked respectfully with a smile.

Qin Run chuckled, obviously very satisfied with Lin Qing's modest and respectful attitude.

"Ruqing, do you know why Gao Gaoxuan was convicted of cheating?"

Of course Lin Qing didn't know, so he shook his head.

"The exam questions three years ago were written by Gongsun Hengshi himself. It can be regarded as the most difficult one in decades. It is so difficult that few people in the world can answer it even if it is leaked. It is so difficult that everyone agrees that even if someone is lucky Even if they answered the question, they would fail the pass. But there were two people who not only answered the question, but the article also won the approval and praise of the questioner Gongsun Hengshi."

"And Gao Gaoxuan is one of them."

Lin Qing had an inexplicable feeling in her heart, and subconsciously felt that she was being played by Gongsun Liang, otherwise she could be related to him everywhere, as if she had been jumping into the game he designed.

"But even so, you can't use this as a basis to conclude that Gao Gaoxuan cheated!"

Maybe people are so awesome.

"That's the truth." Qin Run sighed, "The bad thing is that the other person who answered the test questions was reported under his real name for buying the test questions and selling them..." Qin Run lowered his voice and approached quietly Lin Qing, "The person selling the question was found out to be the empress's brother!"

Lin Qing was really shocked this time.

He has never heard of such a big event, or is it that the queen's natal family's power has reached the point where it can cover the sky with one hand?If this is the case, then he really can't kick this 'iron board'.

"The Holy Majesty has always been benevolent, and he has a deep affection for the empress's family. The evidence in this case is clear. As soon as the empress pleaded, the Holy Majesty raised it high and put it down gently. He ordered the fraud case to stop here, and no one is allowed to investigate further." , only the two people who passed the exam were executed. Xuanben in high school could not escape this disaster, but Yun Songrui thought that he was a rare talent. It's a re-examination."

Listening to Qin Run's narration, Lin Qing always felt that something was wrong.If the Holy Majesty is really so partial to the Empress's family, then he should hold on to the news so that no one can discuss it. Lin Qingchu didn't know it was justifiable when he came to Beijing, but even Qin Run, a petty official, would be skeptical He is like Jiazhen, and he is outspoken to his friend who has only known him for a few days, so...

In the evening, Lin Mansion.

Lin Qing returned home with mixed feelings, and Shen Jiao was not idle, counting the many congratulatory gifts from Daiyu for her birthday.

She was about to be five months pregnant, and now she was pregnant. From afar, Lin Qing saw her with her hands on her back, her slightly protruding belly, directing a group of people to work.

Lin Qing only felt her temples twitch a few times, and walked to Shenjiao's side in three steps at a time, gently supported her, and complained with a little distress: "It's fine to leave these things to the people below, why bother to do it yourself?" Come."

Shen Jiao turned around and saw that it was Lin Qing, and smiled, "Where is she so delicate? Don't worry, I have a sense of proportion. Mother Zhao said that it's not enough to just lie down. As the month grows bigger, the body will become more and more bulky. If you exercise properly, the production will be smoother."

Nanny Zhao is an old man in the palace and was sent by the concubine Xian, so Lin Qing trusts her very much, since she has said so, it is difficult for Lin Qing to say more as a layman.

Lin Qing casually glanced at the gifts on the round table, and asked casually, "What did Shui Rong send? He has always had a good aesthetic, but I'm curious about the gifts he gave."

Shen Jiao picked out a beautifully packaged gift box from a crowd of colorful gift boxes and handed it to Lin Qing.

Lin Qing opened it and found a string of rosary beads lying inside, close to the tip of her nose, the fragrance was overflowing and refreshing.

"The other things are fine, but this kind of thing is a strange gift." Shenjiao frowned slightly, "This bracelet is called wagtail incense beads, and wagtail means brothers. Look at the material and craftsmanship, there are nine out of ten From Ouchi. If I’m not mistaken, this rosary should be given to Shui Rong by the Holy One, as a testimony of their brotherly love. How can you give things to Yu’er for men? It shouldn’t be wrong, Shui Rong The rule is strict, and it is impossible for the subordinates to make such stupid mistakes."

As soon as Lin Qing heard the name of the bracelet from Shen Jiao, he knew that it was the one that Shui Rong gave to Jia Baoyu at Qin Keqing's funeral.

Lin Qing took it out to look at it carefully, and once again lamented the wonder of the world, after going around, the bracelet finally returned to Daiyu's hands.

"Put it away first, and give it to Yu'er. Since it's a gift for her, she should decide how to deal with it."