Hua Rujin and Cheng Nini stared at Yan Huaqing in silence as he bit into the pear with relish. Both of them had looks of disgust on their faces.
If she hadn't been worried about her elegant cousin, Hua Rujin would have kicked him off the carriage.
Yan Huaqing saw something was wrong between the two of them, so he quickly took two and handed them to him, and said with a smile: "Try it quickly, it's so sweet."
Cheng Nini shook her head silently.
Hua Rujin just looked at him blankly and said nothing.
Seeing this, Yan Huaqing put the pears back into the fruit basket angrily, waiting to finish each pear, and then asked with unfinished meaning:
"I've heard a little bit about Miss Hua's name, but if you don't kill people for money, let's just say that Miss He from Jiangling City can just write a complaint for someone for thousands of taels of silver. Miss Hua
Coming from a poor family, it is better to think of ways to deceive people and make money, so that you can get ahead. However, there is no money to be made in the Baektu Mountain case this time. If not done well, it will lead to disaster.
As a parent, he has an unshirkable duty, but why is Miss Hua working so hard without caring about her own safety?"
Listening to his words, Hua Rujin really felt disgusted, so she just said a few words coldly: "I never ask for reasons for my actions, and I am happy that money can't buy."
"readily."
Yan Huaqing was not angry but happy, and smiled happily: "No wonder you can get that nerd to look at you differently."
Although the first time the two got along was not pleasant, he admired people like him from the bottom of his heart, especially a woman.
The words "Money can't buy it, I'm happy with it" made him put aside his prejudices and temptations about this woman, and began to say bluntly: "A talented, knowledgeable, and warm-hearted woman like Miss Hua should not stay in Jiangling City.
Small places should go out of Jiangling City and Jingzhou Prefecture to solve the problems of more Li people."
After a pause, he continued: "Currently, the Inspector is responsible for supervising the eight prefectures in Tanzhou, and he has a backlog of unsolved cases. If Miss Hua is willing to help, he will definitely make the Inspector's Office even more powerful."
"I'm afraid Mr. Yan thinks too highly of me. I'm just a petty dominatrix. How dare I come to the front guard to play tricks on you?"
As soon as Hua Rujin finished speaking, she suddenly thought that Ye Chenggui had mentioned last night about letting her work in the prefect's house to make a living. It was such a coincidence that this guy came uninvited today.
Could this guy be related to Ye Chenggui?
Looking at him with burning eyes, Hua Rujin asked in a serious tone: "Is Mr. Yan here to act as a lobbyist for the Governor, or is he entrusted by someone else?"
"It's not important."
Yan Huaqing did not respond directly, but said tactfully: "Whether you are a king or a minister, you must be a meritocracy. I have a close relationship with the Governor, and I hope that there will be more capable people around him to help."
After looking at her intently for a moment, he said with a smile: "To be honest, after the Chinese New Year, I will go to the north to join the army. Before I leave, I also want to find a reliable person to take my place in the Governor's Mansion."
"Are you going to join the army?"
Hua Rujin couldn't believe her ears.
How can such an inexperienced person know how to organize troops?
"Miss Hua, you underestimated me again, didn't you?"
Yan Huaqing explained helplessly: "When it comes to talent and learning, I am not as good as your best friend."
Before he finished speaking, Hua Rujin sent him a heart-wrenching sentence: "It's a pity that Mr. Yan didn't get the first prize, and he didn't even earn any fame."
"cough."
Yan Huaqing's face turned slightly stiff: "It's not that I can't get the top prize, it's that I disdain such fame and fortune."
"Yes, you are noble and great. If that's the case, why are you thinking of joining the army now?"
The flowers are blooming with contempt again.
This time, Yan Huaqing did not explain anymore, and sighed with a wry smile: "Everyone has his own ambitions."
Hua Rujin instantly thought of what he had done in the past. Although he had a bad mouth, he did not litigate for fame and wealth but only litigated for the poor. He was indeed a righteous man who cared about the common people.
Nowadays, wars are still raging in the north, and many passionate men have the ambition to fight on the battlefield to regain lost territory for the imperial court.
Maybe this guy is one of them.
Thinking of this, Hua Rujin stopped teasing him and said solemnly: "I appreciate Mr. Yan's kindness, but I am not a person with great ambitions. I just want to live my quiet and comfortable life in a corner."
After all, he had gained his current reputation thanks to the support of the No. 1 Scholar. His future was uncertain at the moment, but he was looking for another job. Just thinking about it made him feel guilty.
With the reputation she has accumulated during this period, it will not be difficult to find a way out in Jiangling City in the future. There is no need for her to climb high.
Yan Huaqing guessed that this girl must be pretending to be Ye Chengwei, so she refused to go to the governor's house. As a close friend of the bookworm, she was happy for him.
Looking at her with a smile, Yan Huaqing couldn't help but shake his head and joked: "You two are really like a pair of hard-luck mandarin ducks. One Clay Bodhisattva can't save himself when crossing the river but still wants to plan a future for others. The other one talks grandly and just wants to live in a corner.
But deep down I’m afraid that’s not what I think.”
"What a mandarin duck, Mr. Yan really speaks with open mouth."
Hua Rujin curled her lips stubbornly: "I have nothing to do with Mr. Ye."
"Yes, yes, you are noble and great, but it is just wishful thinking on his part."
Yan Huaqing imitated her tone and returned the words.
"Imitate people's bad words."
Hua Rujin rolled her eyes at him angrily, then lowered her head and glanced at the pears in the fruit basket. They were big and round, which made people want to eat them.
She picked up two pears, wiped them clean with a handkerchief, handed one to Cheng Nini, and said, "Eat it, it will take a day to return to Jiangling City, eat more while it's fresh."
Cheng Nini nodded and then started eating with peace of mind.
On the way back, I didn't see Ye Chengguan or the people who patrolled the prefecture again. After staying at an inn to rest for the night, I continued on my way the next day and didn't return to Jiangling City until near evening.
It has been almost a month since I left. Looking at the small rented courtyard in the south of the city, the flowers are like brocade and I feel very warm.
As soon as she opened the door and heard the movement at the outer door, Cai Baiwei led Hua Youen and Hua Muyang out to welcome them.
Seeing their daughter's figure, Cai Baiwei and the two little beans were overwhelmed with joy.
Hua Youen climbed directly onto the eldest sister and looked around the door. She always felt that something was wrong, so she whispered in her ear: "Sister, didn't your brother-in-law come back with you?"
Hua Rujin hugged Hua Youen, looking at the little one's playful face and not noticing Wei Shuhan and Cheng Nini at all. He pinched the tip of her nose and slowly put her down.
Pointing at the two people, an old man and a young man, he explained to Cai Baiwei: "Auntie, this is Mr. Wei, the master I have talked about with you before, and Ni Ni. From now on, Mr. Wei will stay at home for You En and Professor Mu Yang.
Academics.”
As soon as she heard that she was her daughter's master, Cai Baiwei became even more polite. She quickly bowed her body and bowed respectfully, and then quickly ordered Shu Jinxuan: "Jinxuan, quickly take Mr. Wei into the living room and sit down."
She had already met Cheng Nini in the county government court. She was also a hard-working child. Since her daughter was brought to her home, she naturally did not neglect her and led the entire family into the courtyard.