At noon, Hu Xiaotian made a reservation at Hongyan Tower to greet this old friend who had come from afar. They had just arrived in front of the Hongyan Tower. Before they had time to enter, they saw Wan Changchun, the housekeeper of Wanfu, bringing four family members.
Ding hurriedly walked towards him and saw Hu Xiaotian here. Wan Changchun hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "What a coincidence, Mr. Wan has two drinks together."
Wan Changchun respected Hu Xiaotian very much. He said respectfully: "Master Hu, I have something to do. I will come to entertain you someday."
Hu Xiaotian saw that the four servants behind him were all strong and strong, with solemn expressions on their faces. They seemed to have something important to do. After thinking about it for a moment, he guessed that this matter was most likely related to Wan Tingchang, and whispered: "Go.
Are you looking for Wan Tingchang?"
Wan Changchun was shocked. This gentleman is really a god. He didn't say anything, but he could guess it. Hu Xiaotian didn't have the ability to predict the unknown, but based on what he learned, it was not difficult to come up with something like this.
conclusion.
Wan Changchun looked around and whispered in Hu Xiaotian's ear: "I didn't find it. The young master has left. I will go back and report to him soon."
Hu Xiaotian has no interest in the whereabouts of Wan Tingchang. None of the Wan family's father and son are good birds. If there is anyone in the Wan family who is worthy of his concern, that person is undoubtedly the young widow/Fu Leyao.
Wan Changchun was anxious to go back and resume his life, so he quickly said goodbye to Hu Xiaotian, but Hu Xiaotian caught him again, pulled him aside and asked in a low voice: "How is your young mistress doing?"
Wan Changchun thought he was referring to the eldest mistress Li Xiangzhi, and said respectfully: "Thanks to Mr. Hu's timely action, the eldest mistress is much better."
Hu Xiaotian asked: "Where is the third young lady?" This is the one he really cares about.
Wan Changchun looked around again, and then said mysteriously: "According to the Lord's suggestion, the third young lady will be sent to Jici Nunnery today."
Hu Xiaotian was slightly startled, I asked, when did I suggest it? It was clearly Mrs. Wan’s idea to send Le Yao to Ji Ci Nunnery, so how could it be blamed on him? There really isn’t a good person in the Wan family who has the ability to frame people up.
First class.
After Wan Changchun left, Hu Xiaotian and Wan Tingchang walked into Hongyan Tower together. Liang Dazhuang had already reserved a seat. The owner of Hongyan Tower was named Song. When they saw Hu Xiaotian, they immediately recognized him as the new county magistrate and hurriedly greeted him with a smile.
He came up, bowed deeply and said, "I didn't know Master Hu was coming, so I apologize for being so far away."
When Hu Xiaotian was recognized by him, he felt a little panicked. He quickly looked around with his eyes. After all, the previous situation where everyone yelled and beat him had caused some psychological trauma to him. Today, Hu Tianxiong came over for the first time, and he was treating the guests. If
If he saw everyone working together to besiege him, he would probably lose his face.
Fortunately, the surrounding diners did not notice the movement here. Few people could recognize the county magistrate. After all, Hu Xiaotian had just arrived a few days ago and his local recognition was not high. He thought to himself,
It seems that the public notices posted have played a certain role. The people know that they are not forcing them to donate, and naturally they no longer regard themselves as enemies and want to be beaten.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Song recognizes me?"
Shopkeeper Song said with a smile: "Your Excellency, you are such a noble person and forget things. That night, I went to the Yamen to greet you. I brought someone to deliver the food, but I didn't have time to salute you at that time."
Hu Xiaotian said in his heart that we still haven't met formally. No wonder you know me and I don't know you. But most likely, the reason why you didn't come over to salute was because Xu Qinglian was present. If he saw you getting close to me, he would definitely
He felt unhappy. Hu Xiaotian nodded and said: "Shopkeeper Song, my old friend is here today. If you have anything delicious to eat or drink, just bring it." He directly touched five taels of silver and handed it to Shopkeeper Song.
Shopkeeper Song was slightly startled. He opened a restaurant in Qingyun, and to be honest, he was already intimidated by these officials. From the county magistrate to the doorman at the government office, almost everyone ate and drank here for free.
He was able to compile a book with the IOU in his hand, and he was the first one to take the initiative to pay for it before eating. In fact, when he saw Hu Xiaotian, he was mentally prepared not to accept the money. Hu Xiaozhen took out the money,
He was a little surprised. Shopkeeper Song thought Hu Xiaotian was just bluffing. He waved his hands in a hurry and said, "How dare I accept your money?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's only right to give money to eat, take it!" He put the money into shopkeeper Song's hand and followed Liang Dazhuang to the second floor.
Liang Dazhuang booked an elegant room in advance, and shopkeeper Song quickly followed him and said respectfully: "Sir, please come here!" Liang Dazhuang booked an ordinary room, and shopkeeper Song quickly took them to the best room in Hongyan Tower.
Although the decoration of the room cannot be compared with that of luxury restaurants in the capital, it is large enough and is close to the window. The room is filled with various ethnic decorations. Shopkeeper Song diligently invited Hu Xiaotian and the others to sit down, and then handed over the five-digit gift Hu Xiaotian had just given him.
The two pieces of silver were put back.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Shopkeeper Song really treats me as a freeloader?"
Shopkeeper Song shook his head hurriedly and said: "Master Hu, I definitely don't mean this. It's just my honor that Master Hu can come and make the shop shine. I have always wanted to invite Master Hu to come and sit down. Today
I got what I wanted, I hope Mr. Hu will give me this opportunity." This man is very good at being a good person, and his words are clear and comprehensive, which makes Hu Xiaotian very comfortable to listen to.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "It's better to distinguish everything clearly. You are the one who invites me. Today I am the one who invites friends. In short, you accept the money and I will give you face next time you treat me."
Only then did Shopkeeper Song accept the money. He felt that the new county magistrate was really different from the officials in Qingyun's past. It was just not clear whether he was just showing off, or whether he was really so honest and honest. As time went by, it became clear to people that this matter was still there.
It will take time to check.
After receiving the money from others, this meal was naturally prepared with extra care. Shopkeeper Song personally cooked and served the most distinctive dishes of Hongyanlou.
Hu Xiaotian, the master and the servant, sat down in the room, and after three glasses of wine, Liang Dazhuang asked in confusion: "Master, since I am sincerely treating you, why do you refuse to accept it?"
Hu Tianxiong smiled and said: "Young Master wants to be an upright official!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "My father once told me that if you want to go far in the officialdom, you must have a broad vision. You must not blind your sight to the mountain. People who only value the petty profits in front of them will have no future."
Hu Tianxiong's eyes lit up. This young master has lofty ambitions, which is really impressive.
Qingyun East Street is outside the window. Sitting in the room, he can see the scene on the street. Hu Xiaotian accidentally noticed a few acquaintances passing by below, but it was Guo Shouguang, the chief secretary, and Xing Shan, the master of the county magistrate Xu Qinglian.
People also came towards Hongyan Tower. It can be said that Hongyan Tower has almost become the canteen of the officials in the county government. Every mealtime, many officials come here to eat. It is not surprising to meet them here. Hu Xiaotian said to Xing Shan
This dog-headed master was quite annoying. He pointed it out to Hu Tianxiong and whispered: "Remember this person."
Hu Tianxiong asked: "What?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Look back and give me a chance to give this grandson a good beating."
Liang Dazhuang recognized Xing Shan and said in shock: "Isn't this Xu Qinglian's master?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said with a sinister smile on his face: "He's the one to beat! This grandson takes advantage of the power of others and actually talks nonsense in front of me."
Although Hu Tianxiong didn't know the details, he knew that this guy must have offended Hu Xiaotian. It was natural to vent his anger on the young master, but this method of revenge was a bit simple and crude. But since the young master spoke, of course he would respond to his request.
Liang Dazhuang took the initiative to ask Ying to investigate the situation. Not long after, he saw that Guo Shouguang and Xing Shan had also gone out. They only came to eat and not drink. They waved goodbye to each other after going out. Xing Shan deserved to be unlucky. If he went directly to the Yamen, Hu Xiaotian
There was no chance to make a move today. But he chose to go home.
It doesn't take too many people to deal with people like Xing Shan. Although Liang Dazhuang was gearing up to show off, he was still rejected by Hu Tianxiong. After all, this matter must be done without leaving any trace. It is impossible to do it with Liang Dazhuang's skills.
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In the afternoon, a carriage drove out of Wanfu, out of the south gate of Qingyun County, and headed to Lianyun Mountain in the south of the city. The person in the carriage was Le Yao, the third young lady of the Wan family. In addition to the coachman, there were two servants accompanying him.
, Mrs. Wan’s personal maid Zi Ling was accompanying her in the car.
Le Yao had a high fever because she had taken a shower last night and caught a cold. Even though she was dizzy at this time, she was still in a good mood when she thought of finally leaving the Wanjia prison. She couldn't help but think of Hu Xiaotian's sunny smile.
, her pretty face, which was originally flushed due to high fever, became even redder. She wondered in her heart whether Hu Xiaotian would come to find her again. The scene of the two of them lingering in the quilt last night was still vivid in her mind, and Le Yao felt shy every time she thought about it.
Unexpectedly, while struggling with moral constraints, she couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart. This was something she had never experienced in her past years. She suddenly realized that Hu Xiaotian's meaning to her was completely different.
Lifting the curtain of the car, she saw lush trees on both sides. She must have left Qingyun County. Since marrying into the Wan family, Le Yao has never left the Wan family area. Although she knew that she was going to Ji Ci Nunnery, from now on
In the future, she may have to face the days of the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha, but Kelayao's heart has become much more stable than before. She even doesn't want to recall the ugly faces of Wan's father and son.
Zi Ling looked at Le Yao coldly. There was not much kindness in her eyes. In the eyes of most people in the Wan family, it was this third young lady who had brought a series of bad luck to the Wan family recently. She did not speak, stretched out
She took action and almost roughly pulled down the curtains. The light in the carriage returned to darkness. Le Yao bit her lips, turned her pretty face and coughed violently.
At this time, the coachman suddenly reined in the horses, and the two horses neighed, their hind hooves slammed on the ground, and their front hooves were raised high. The mud on the ground was splashed everywhere due to their movements. Le Yao and Zi Ling were swayed by inertia.
