Li Xiuyuan looked at Wang Ping looming among the incense in front of him, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude in his heart.
In fact, if he had paid more attention to this friend, maybe he would not have died of illness in the first place. But he restrained his selfish desires too much and never inquired about Wang Ping's life and death from the day he got the book of life and death, so that
He didn't know the day Wang Ping died.
If you know that he is seriously ill at home, it will not be difficult to treat him if you take some time.
"Brother Wang, a large part of today's situation is my fault. I will not deny this." Li Xiuyuan said seriously; "But things have happened and there must be a result. I hope Brother Wang can
make a choice."
"Should I continue to be a magistrate in the human world, go to the underworld to be a ghost official, or should I give up everything and reincarnate."
Wang Ping said with a smile: "Brother Li, there is no need to blame yourself. Life and death are determined by destiny. If I can fulfill my lifelong wish, I will be able to smile even more when I die. I also met my wife, children and parents at home before. They live a pretty good life. Thanks to
I asked Brother Li to help me, and the neighbors in the town already knew that I was dead.
, how will my family get along with me if I continue to stay in the mortal world? And what identity should I consider myself?"
"Reincarnation is an outcome I don't want to see. I did not fulfill my filial piety during my lifetime, but I hope to have the opportunity to protect my parents, wife, and children after my death. Therefore, I hope to go to the underworld to be a ghost official, and I can also serve the people of the world and those who died in vain."
A little effort is better than being reincarnated without making any contribution, otherwise it will be in vain
Be a man for once."
"If you still wish, Brother Li, please do it." After saying that, he bowed and said.
After experiencing so much, Wang Ping is no longer the poor scholar who rushed to take exams in his early years. His mind has become more and more mature. When he knew that he was dead, he accepted the fact calmly and did not covet the opportunity of death and resurrection.
Li Xiuyuan said: "There is a ghost city in the underworld. It was just built not long ago. There are several ghost kings in charge, but there is a lack of a scholar with good conduct and good morals to sit in the ghost city and be in charge of the book of life and death. I think Brother Wang, you are a very good person."
A good candidate, you can restrain the ghosts and prevent ghosts in the underworld
God is causing chaos.”
"In addition, in order to allow Mr. Li to go to the underworld to assist you, I will let one of my former subordinates, Li Zhong, serve under you."
"Is it possible that Mr. Li is also a ghost?" Wang Ping asked in surprise.
"Haha, congratulations to Mr. Wang. From now on, he will be the king of ghosts and exist like Yama in the underworld." At this time, Li Linfu walked out with a smile, his expression was somewhat respectful, and he bowed his hands in salute.
Wang Ping didn't know, but Li Linfu understood very well what Li Xiuyuan's entrustment meant.
This means that the underworld will be under the control of Wang Ping from now on.
This is a big entrustment. It is not as simple as an ordinary appointment.
Compared with this magistrate in the Yang Realm, it is like the sky and the earth, there is no comparison at all.
"Mr. Li?" Wang Ping was surprised.
Li Linfu stroked his beard and smiled and said: "Master Wang, there is no need to be surprised. I have been dead for hundreds of years. I am an old ghost. I usually appear as a ghost. Master Wang, don't you see me often holding a handle?"
Does the paper umbrella cover the sun? That’s because I’m afraid of the sun.”
He is also in a good mood.
Because if Wang Ping is Yama in the underworld, then he is the judge in the underworld.
Sure enough, there are many benefits to following Mr. Li.
Now he is considered successful.
"That's true." Wang Ping finally calmed down.
"I'll leave matters like this to you two in the underworld," Li Xiuyuan said.
"Don't dare, don't dare." Li Linfu said a little flattered.
Wang Ping also nodded, expressing his willingness to take on this important task.
After the matter was settled, Li Xiuyuan asked the ghosts and gods in Jinling City to send Wang Ping and Li Linfu to the underworld.
Let the ghosts and gods manage their affairs, which is exactly what he has been doing.
As for the magistrate of Jinling City, Li Xiuyuan made his own decision and asked Duan Wenruo, a civil servant before Fu Tianchou's lifetime, to be the governor. He was also a practical official. Fu Tianchou trusted this person very much and believed that he could manage the affairs of Jinling City with him.
very good.
After the matter here was settled, he did not stay in Jinling City for long.
On the next day, he took Qing'e, Qingmei and the two maids beside him to Yangzhou.
Before arriving in Yangzhou, news of Li Xiuyuan's taking office spread like wildfire.
There were many people who came to greet him, including Wu Xiang, Xing Shan, Sha Jin, Yan Chixia, and Fu Qingfeng and Fu Yuechi who were wearing sackcloth and mourning.
Fu Tianchou's coffin was transported to Yangzhou and was buried many days ago.
As daughters, Fu Qingfeng and Fu Yuechi naturally have to show their mourning.
Because Li Xiuyuan and Fu Qingfeng had already made an engagement, he also went to pay homage to Fu Tianchou's grave, but he did not encounter Fu Tianchou's soul.
The first seven years have passed, and he must have been taken to the underworld.
He didn't deliberately search for it, otherwise the father-in-law would have to talk about the truth about eating the emperor's salary and worrying about the emperor's worries, so he should be allowed to stay in the underworld.
Because of Fu Tianchou's death, Li Xiuyuan and Fu Qingfeng's marriage was also postponed.
Take office and hand over government affairs.
Five days later, Li Xiuyuan officially became the governor of Yangzhou.
Being a governor is not a busy job. As long as the officials he arranges are diligent and there are no major disasters in the areas under his jurisdiction, the governor is very free. He only writes some memorials occasionally to list his achievements and faults, and pays taxes twice a year.
Just pay on time.
It's just that Li Xiuyuan's status as governor is somewhat special.
It was not given by officials, but taken by oneself.
As long as there is no rebellion, he has the final say on all major military and political affairs in Yangzhou.
Li Xiuyuan only pays taxes once a month and pays taxes twice a year to maintain the dignity that the court should have. As for other things, he will not let Zhao Jing interfere. Even some officials under his command have been transferred by him.
Leave, remove, and replace with one's own.
Although it is not the behavior of honest officials to form cliques and private interests.
But the way of self-preservation cannot be abandoned.
How can he keep his family safe if he doesn't cut the iron barrel of Yangzhou's business?
It’s only been a month since I took office.
Li Xiuyuan said to several wives and concubines at the governor's house that day: "Qingfeng is still observing filial piety. Although it is not appropriate at this time, I can't keep others waiting. I still have a concubine in a certain county and I should go and pick her up now."
Yes, please conceal this matter for me."
He looked at Qing'e, Qingmei, Third Sister Hu and others and said.
"Husband, you are so romantic. Not long after you took office, you are thinking about your concubine outside." Qingmei glanced angrily, but she didn't mean to blame her.
Since ancient times, there is no powerful person who does not have a group of wives and concubines. Beautiful and numerous wives and concubines are often a symbol of a man's status.
Keeping only your wife at home is an act of a person with no future in the eyes of the powerful.
Many times, even if Li Xiuyuan didn't say anything, the wife beside him would make arrangements to take in concubines for him.
The way the world is, there is nothing we can do about it.
"Is it that Qiurong? She's not bad." Third Sister Hu said with a flirtatious look, "Husband, it's her blessing that you can take a fancy to her. I'll go with you."
Qing'e said: "Third sister is pregnant and her Taoism has declined. There will be times when the spells are not effective. It is better to stay at home. I will go with my husband."
Beware of the ten thousand year ship, Qing'e followed her not out of jealousy, but to protect Li Xiuyuan's safety.
His righteousness can ward off ghosts and spirits in the world, but without his divine power, Dao, he is still an ordinary person and cannot detect many dangers. If there is a thousand-year-old fox girl waiting by his side, he can act as Li Xiuyuan's eyes to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
"Husband, are you ready for the ceremony of taking a concubine?" Qingmei smiled softly.
"Not yet." Li Xiuyuan said.
Qingmei said: "Let the slaves and Xiaodie prepare. Cars, horses, and ceremonial guards are also indispensable. Husband, please don't ride a horse and pass by alone. That is very dishonorable. Although your husband doesn't care, Qiurong
The girl's parents don't think so. Secular etiquette still needs to be followed in the secular tradition.
Come."
"Xiaomei's reminder is right." Li Xiuyuan said.
The next day.
The ceremonial car of the Yangzhou Governor drove out of Yangzhou City.
Taking the gift of concubinage, he went to the county where Qiurong was located.
Qing'e will accompany you along the way to ensure that you will not be harmed by bad people.
In a merchant's home in a certain county.
A young and beautiful woman was sitting in her boudoir, looking out the window with her head propped up, looking forward to darkness and dawn, hoping that each day would pass quickly.
"Qiu Rong, what are you looking at? It's not like you don't know that Mr. Li didn't come so soon. It would take more than twenty days for him to return to Yangzhou to report on his duties. After he takes office in Yangzhou, he can come here to welcome you in less than two months.
Not even. Do you really think Mr. Li will fall from the sky when you look at it all day?" The figure of a quiet woman appeared on the side.
It was actually Xiao Xie, a female ghost.
That day Qiurong was arranged by Li Xiuyuan to go home for refuge, and she took the opportunity to follow him.
I just thought that Qiurong would be taken in by Mr. Li one day, and that I could also see Mr. Li again.
"Xiao Xie, do you think my husband won't come?" Qiurong said with some melancholy.
Women always worry about gains and losses.
Xiao Xie smiled and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Mr. Li is an adult. He has met your father and expressed his desire to have you as his concubine. Your father also agreed. Why didn't he come to pick you up? You
We should also be more considerate of Mr. Li. He is a high-ranking official and has a busy schedule. He cannot afford to spare time.
Yi, when we were in the capital, we needed you to handle government affairs for the young master, but you didn’t believe it and broke the official seal of the young master.”
When it comes to this matter, Qiurong is sweet and shy.
"That, that was not intentional, my husband has already punished me."
"Gee, how is the punishment? Is this the punishment?" Xiao Xie walked over and touched her buttocks.
Qiurong felt a chill, but the shame in her heart was even worse, and her face was instantly flushed.
But just as the two were laughing and playing, a maid from the house hurried over and said: "Miss, Miss, that Mr. Li is here. It's so lively outside. I heard that the county master is waiting for him. Mr.
We also welcomed him out."
At this time, there was a loud noise outside the house.
"There's no mistake, Mr. Li is here." Xiao Xie glanced outside.
I saw a fire-like hot breath rushing among the crowd outside.
This breath was very familiar to her, it was Li Xiuyuan's breath.
"Really?" Qiurong was ecstatic with joy, her heart beating loudly. She had longed for her husband to pick her up.
But it was very lively outside, but she couldn't go out to meet each other due to etiquette.
All I know is that gongs and drums are playing outside, and it is very lively. In the evening, there is a big banquet, and the banquet is nearby.
At the wine table, the county magistrate frequently toasted Li Xiuyuan with a respectful and flattering attitude, not daring to show any disrespect.
The governor of Yangzhou, for a small county magistrate like him, he couldn't even get in if he wanted to visit him.
Li Xiuyuan drank with a smile and said: "County Magistrate Zheng, I want to take Qiurong as my concubine. This is something everyone knows today. It's just that after this happy event is done, I will return to Yangzhou. From now on, the Qiu family will be in Guixian."
I also ask Magistrate Zheng to take care of me. Of course, if Magistrate Zheng gets into any trouble,
You can come to Yangzhou to find me about the matter."
"Although this place is not under my jurisdiction, I think some of my words may still be useful at certain times."
Magistrate Zheng was ecstatic when he heard this, and said with a flattering smile: "Definitely, definitely, this is a small matter, everything is taken care of by Xiaguan. From now on, the Qiu family's affairs will be Xiaguan's affair."
After hearing this, Qiu Rong's father Qiu Shou, who was at the wine table, also had a red face, and was surprised and happy.
The county magistrate who usually doesn't even look at him said this now, wouldn't everything be smooth sailing for the Qiu family in the county from now on?
When the other guests heard this, they also realized that the Qiu family would probably become more prosperous from now on.
With such a towering tree next to it, there is no reason why it should not be developed.
After the banquet, Li Xiuyuan did not leave. Because the night was too dark, he stayed overnight at Qiu's house.
He came to Qiurong's boudoir and knocked on the door.
Soon, Qiurong, who was beautifully dressed with heavy makeup and light makeup, opened the door with excitement: "Husband~!"
Li Xiuyuan smiled, but held him gently in his arms: "I will go back to Yangzhou with me tomorrow. I hope you can get used to living in the Governor's Mansion."
"Well, the slave's living habits, living habits." Qiurong said repeatedly.
"Okay, don't be in a daze, why don't you introduce the sisters in the room?" Li Xiuyuan said again.
Qiurong immediately said: "Xiao Xie, please come out quickly. My husband is back."
Soon, a figure walked out of the wall, but the figure of a woman was revealed.
Xiao Xie looked at Li Xiuyuan with complex eyes, and looked at Qiurong with some envy, and then bowed: "I have met Mr. Li."
"Xiao Xie, why have you changed so much after not seeing each other for a while? My husband doesn't shout anymore?" Li Xiuyuan said.
"Husband." Xiao Xie was a little shy, but also a little happy.
Li Xiuyuan walked over with a smile and said: "You can tell at a glance that you are angry with me. Do you blame me for not finding a body for you and bringing you back to life?"
"Husband, you ask questions knowingly." Xiao Xie said quietly.
Even though Li Xiuyuan no longer has the aura of a saint, his energy and blood are as strong as a furnace. A female ghost like her will be burned if she touches her, but it will be much worse than the damage she suffered before.
"Actually, it's not like there isn't a body for you to resurrect." Li Xiuyuan sighed, and then took out a woman's body from the Ghost King's bag.
This woman is dressed in palace attire, has an upright and beautiful appearance, and looks like a lady.
But at this moment, he was clenching his fists, with a cold face and no breath at all.
This is the palace maid who froze to death in the palace. Because she was placed in the ghost king's cloth bag, she was well preserved, just like the one who had just died, with no signs of decay.
Her soul was attached to the camellia and was planted in the mansion by Li Xiuyuan. The body has not been disposed of yet. Now Xiao Xie is eager to resurrect the body. This is probably her chance.
"She was a beautiful lady who died in vain in the palace. I pitied her because her experience brought out her body." Li Xiuyuan looked at the woman still holding the mandarin duck sachet in her hand with a somewhat complicated look.
This is also a woman who places her affection on herself.
It's just that the beauty is unlucky. I only met her a few times and didn't have much interaction with her.
"Treat this body well, Qing'e, and please show up and cast a spell to revive Xiao Xie." Li Xiuyuan said suddenly.
Suddenly, a green fox jumped out from his sleeve.
Qinghu said: "I thought my husband would only take one concubine, but I didn't expect that he would also have a ghost concubine."
Her tone was a bit coquettish and accusatory, and her expression was feminine and charming.
Unless you see it with your own eyes, it would be hard to believe that this is the posture of a blue fox.
Although Xiao Xie is a ghost, he is not afraid of the fox spirit. As for Qiurong, he has also seen Third Sister Fox transforming into a fox, so he is not surprised.
Li Xiuyuan said with some embarrassment: "It's okay to accept one, and it's okay to accept two. My father gave me a death order, asking me to give away all the silver locks in the house. Besides, what's wrong with a man who has three wives and four concubines?"
good."
After talking about it, I actually felt a little more confident.
The life of a corrupt bureaucrat and landlord still wore away his firm character.
Do you also want to fall into beauty?
Qing'e chuckled: "It doesn't matter, just one more. Anyway, the only ones who can accompany the young master for the rest of his life are the Nu family and the third sister."
"What?" Li Xiuyuan was a little confused.
Qing'e didn't say anything, but just started to cast a spell. With a wave of her tail, Xiao Xie's soul flew over and then disappeared into the corpse of the palace maid.
Then Qing'e massaged her chest, but she saw that her chest immediately rose and fell.
Blow into your mouth again, and the breath will appear.
Finally, Qing'e spit out a pill, which was the fox pill she had practiced for thousands of years.
The pill circled around the woman's body, emitting a golden light, and after shining it for a while, she saw that the cold body had regained its ruddy color and warmth, and her breath became more and more like the breath of a living person, without the cold feeling of a corpse.
"Okay." Qing'e took back the fox pill, and then said: "She will wake up after another incense stick, and then she will be like an ordinary person. It's just that her lifespan is not long. When will she be here?"
The destiny of the world has come, when will this body die?"
"Thank you, Xiao'e." Li Xiuyuan said.
Qing'e gave an angry look and said, "I won't disturb my husband's concubine tonight. I will go outside to give him a break. Remember to get up early tomorrow morning. There are still official matters to be handled in Yangzhou."
"Ahem, I got it." Li Xiuyuan said with some embarrassment.
Qiurong's face immediately turned red when she heard this, and she was too embarrassed to look at her husband.
Waiting for a stick of incense.
Xiao Xie really did what Qing'e said, she opened her eyes and woke up faintly.
The resurrection was successful.
"Am I alive now?" Xiao Xie touched his cheek, feeling the warmth and heartbeat of his body, and couldn't help but feel happy.
Li Xiuyuan looked at the appearance of the palace maid, listened to the palace maid's voice, and looked at Xiao Xie's posture. For a moment, he didn't know how to distinguish between the two.
I just felt that in the end the two figures were mixed together, and they were no longer distinguishable from each other.