A hurried voice suddenly came in, and the next moment, the old housekeeper of the mansion took three steps at a time and entered the hall directly.
"Sir, the prefect Zuo is here!"
The old housekeeper gasped and said, "We have arrived at the trestle..."
"Ah..." Shao Xun was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up, "Everyone, come with me quickly to greet Mr. Zuo!"
The name of Mr. Zuo is Zuo Jianzhang. He is the prefect of Pingjiang Prefecture who took office at the beginning of the year. Taihu Lake is within his jurisdiction!
Before Lord Zuo took office, he had known about the situation in Pingjiang Mansion early, and he naturally knew about the Shao family.
A family of merchants, even if it is extremely wealthy, is naturally not worthy of the high regard of his family. But if Shen Tang is involved in the Shao family's backstory, he can't help but ignore it.
Therefore, although Mr. Zuo is new here, he is somewhat polite to the Shao family! After all, although he is an important member of the party, he definitely does not want to offend an upstart who is above the court.
Although Shao Xun is a merchant, it is precisely because of this that he sees his identity more clearly.
The Shao family is now quite powerful, and they even have a son-in-law to help them. A prefect may not be able to do anything about the Shao family.
However, merchants value harmony. Furthermore, how can the leader of a government be easily offended?
Therefore, the Shao family had great respect for the newly appointed magistrate, and the usual filial piety was never missing.
Therefore, to use an inappropriate word, Shao Mansion and the new prefect treat each other as if they were guests!
However, Shao Xun has been staying in Lianli City this year, so the prefect did not come to visit him.
Shao Xun didn't expect that the prefect would come just as he arrived home, but he didn't know what his purpose was.
Shao Xun led a group of people just out of the inner courtyard when they saw the prefect Zuo Jianzhang leading several officials into the gate of the Shao family. The Shao family servants followed them with some caution and did not dare to go up. Front block.
"Shao Xun pays homage to the magistrate! The magistrate came to my humble residence and did not come far to greet you. I hope you will forgive me!"
Shao Xun has always done things very properly in these situations.
Therefore, walking forward quickly and bowing is a salute to Zuo Jianzhang!
"Hahaha..." Zuo Jianzhang laughed and walked forward, grabbing Shao Xun's arm, "Brother Shao is so polite. It seems that he blames Zuo for not coming to see him earlier?"
"How dare a villain do this..." Shao Xun didn't know Zuo Jianzhang's purpose of coming here, so he just spoke respectfully.
"Brother, get up quickly. If you are so polite, how will Zuo have the dignity to enter your residence in the future?
Furthermore, I am the God of Wealth of our Pingjiang Mansion. If word spreads, wouldn’t it make others laugh?"
Zuo Jianzhang said with some familiarity.
Zuo Jianzhang's words made everyone present in the Shao Mansion look at each other. This guy is an old man. When did his master become so polite to the prefect?
Even Shao Xun was beating a drum secretly in his heart, but he straightened up.
"Thank you, sir!"
"Brother Shao, can't you look down on Zuo?
Zuo Mou has personally checked and found that I am more than two years older than me. Doesn't it mean that I can't be called a brother?
Or is it that brother, the God of Wealth, looks down on Zuo as a prefect?"
Zuo Jianzhang feigned anger and said.
"this……"
"Brother, if you think highly of Zuo, just call him "Xiandi"! Shao Mansion plays an important role in Pingjiang Mansion. In the future, I will pay more attention to you, "Xiandi!"
"Good brother?"
Shao Xun was confused at this time. The previous prefects or officials were polite to him, but this prefect left was going too far. He called him brother and sister when they first met. What was the purpose of this?
Shao Xun's confused words made Zuo Jianzhang laugh loudly, "Okay, since I have called you my good brother, we are a family! We should help each other from now on!"
At this moment, not to mention everyone in the Shao family, even the officials who came with Zuo Jianzhang were puzzled! How could such a dignified family, even if the Shao family has some reputation, condescend to be so condescending?
Zuo Jianzhang ignored the others and said to Shao Xun, "Brother, you have to treat me to a drink today. I came here today to bring great news to my brother!
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"good news?"
Shao Xun still didn't come back to his senses.
Zuo Jianzhang nodded solemnly, and then asked with a serious face, "I don't know about other family members in the house, but have they come back with me?"
Shao Xun shook his head, "My wife and daughter are in Beidi, the second son is away, and the eldest son is at home!"
He didn't know what Zuo Jianzhang wanted to do, so he could only answer truthfully!
"I see!"
Zuo Jianzhang nodded and said, "Brother, His Majesty has issued a decree to marry the daughter of your noble family to Master Shen, the Hall of Master Shen!"
Zuo Jianzhang didn't show off and threw the bomb directly! At what time, everyone present was shocked! The Holy Spirit granted marriage?
This is almost a legend to ordinary people.
Even Shao Xun was stunned.
There were rumors last year, but they have been delayed and there is no definite news.
This time, is it true?
Shao Xun ignored Zuo Jianzhang's identity and grabbed his arm and asked urgently, "Sir, is this true?"
"Brother, don't you recognize me as your brother?"
Zuo Jianzhang frowned.
"This... dear brother, is this true?"
Shao Xun gritted his teeth and asked.
"Hahaha!"
Zuo Jianzhang laughed loudly, "Brother, this is an imperial edict issued by His Majesty himself. Brother, how dare I lie? Besides, the angel is already on the way, and he is expected to arrive at the mansion today!"
At this time, the people present finally understood Zuo Jianzhang's purpose of coming here and the reason why he was so polite to Shao Xun.
The marriage granted by the Holy Spirit is enough to show that Shen Tangjian is in the heart of the emperor! Moreover, this time Chengdu Prefecture won a great victory, Shen Tang earned a lot of credit, even if someone suppressed her, how much could she suppress?
The Shao family is Shao Muyu's natal family, and Zuo Jianzhang is the parent official here. If he cannot seize such an opportunity, he will not be considered a qualified official.
Moreover, since the marriage was granted by the emperor, many things would naturally change accordingly.
Take the identity of the Shao family for example! Although it is impossible to be a high-ranking official and receive a generous salary, the Holy Emperor will also award a title like Yuan Wai Lang to make the Shao family worthy of the qualifications and needs of this marriage.
"Hahaha..." Shao Xun, who came back to his senses, couldn't help laughing. After a while, the laughter subsided, and then he solemnly said to Zuo Jianzhang, "Thank you... dear brother!"
Although Shao Xun was a little uncomfortable calling a prefect a wise brother, he didn't care, but he couldn't lose the face of his daughter and son-in-law!