The family banquet actually broke up unhappily. After Fang Dunru’s furious reprimand, Lin Jue chose to shut up and say nothing. Under such circumstances, one can imagine the atmosphere of the family banquet.
.
Fang Dunru was obviously still angry. He only drank and talked with Yan Zhengshu, and never looked at Lin Jue. This embarrassing family banquet ended after half an hour. Yan Zhengshu left in a hurry due to something in the Yamen. Fang Dunru Duo
After drinking a few drinks, he went back to his room to sleep, only to find Lin Jue sitting alone on the table, silent.
Mrs. Fang was also helpless, but there was nothing she could do about it. She knew her husband's temper. Once he got angry, even three cows couldn't bring him back. Besides what the men said, she wouldn't change the law.
She knew too much and didn't know what was right or wrong. All she could do was comfort Lin Jue with a few words, then go to the kitchen to clean up the dishes and other things.
Fang Huanqiu sat there with Lin Jue from beginning to end, and she felt very uncomfortable. Lin Jue and her father had a falling out, which was the last thing she wanted to see. For her, they were the two men closest to her.
. She admired her father, and she also admired Lin Jue. She just didn't understand why the two best men around her suddenly changed from being so close to each other to this.
Fang Huanqiu wished that everything was just like it was at Songshan Academy in Hangzhou. Although he was seriously ill at that time, he was really happy at that time. His father and Lin Jue had a harmonious relationship, and he and Lin Jue were in love with each other and wandered around the back mountains.
On the grassy hillside, I felt like I owned the whole world. But now, it seems that everything is changing.
Since my father came to the capital, my father has gone home less often, his face has become more and more gloomy, and his temper has become more and more irritable. I used to treat my mother with respect, but recently I lose my temper easily, and I feel very tired and haggard. And I love the most.
Lin Lang has become her husband. Although he has recovered from his illness, it seems that the whole world has turned away from him, making him often troubled. Now, there is also a rift between his father and Lin Jue, making this
Everything became worse.
The poor girl couldn't figure out what caused all this? Huanqiu didn't want to care about men's affairs, and she didn't understand them. But were those things enough to make the relationship between master and disciple, and the relationship between husband and wife become so bad?
?Fang Huanqiu thought: If I have to experience such pain in life, then I might as well not get cured of this disease. I really hope that this will end here and everything will get better.
Lin Jueku sat for a moment and slowly stood up. Fang Huanqiu stood up immediately after him and looked at Lin Jue worriedly. Only to find that Lin Jue was smiling at him.
"Junior sister, I have to go back. The husband is asleep, so I won't disturb him. I'll go and tell the teacher's wife."
Fang Huanqiu stammered: "You...are you leaving now?"
Lin Jue sighed, looking at Fang Huanqiu's red eyes, but his face was full of worry, and his heart suddenly felt pity. The men were arguing and arguing about things outside, but in the end it was the women at home who were the most frightened. Mrs. Fang's eyes were already red-rimmed just now,
Huanqiu looked like a frightened deer at this moment. This was all the man's fault.
"Don't worry, Qiu'er, don't worry. My husband and I just... had a few words. I offended him. I will solemnly apologize to him later. I will never make him angry in the future."
Lin Jue stretched out his hand to caress Fang Huanqiu's hair and said softly.
Fang Huanqiu shook his lower lip, but tears popped out.
"I know...Daddy has a bad temper recently and is always angry. You...for the sake of my face and my mother's face, just bear with it, okay? If there is anything wrong with you, daddy,
Huanqiu is willing to apologize to you on behalf of dad. If dad scolds you and you are angry, you can scold Huanqiu to calm down. Okay? Huanqiu cannot see that you and dad have a falling out, and Huanqiu will also die of sadness. "
Fang Huanqiu said softly with tears in her eyes.
Lin Jue's heart surged and he was speechless. He stretched out his hand to hold Huanqiu in his arms, kissed her forehead, and closed his eyes speechlessly.
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The next morning, Lin Jue rushed to his public house early in the morning. Master Jiang, Master Hu and three colleagues, Yang Xiu, were all very surprised. Master Jiang laughed when he saw Lin Jue and joked: "Oh,
What's going on today? Has the sun come out in the west? Mr. Lin actually came to the public house so early."
Lin Jue smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Three adults, Lin Jue is here to say goodbye. From now on, I will go to the Ordinance Department to take up a post. I came here to pack some things and say goodbye to the three adults."
Yang Xiu said in surprise: "Didn't you say... you won't go?"
Mr. Hu smiled and said: "Hey, Mr. Yang, do you believe that? If there is a chance, who would stay here to eat and wait to die? The Ordinance Department is now a red and purple yamen. Only a fool would wait for a good opportunity.
I will miss it. Oh my, it’s better to have a backer behind me, we people will hang out here until we die.”
Lin Jue couldn't say much to them, he just smiled and said, "Thanks to the care of you, although I haven't been here long and haven't had much contact with you, I have had a great time. Thank you for your tolerance.
If you need anything, just come to me."
Mr. Jiang smiled and said: "That's right, that's right. I have to trouble you. Don't forget to be rich and noble. Mr. Lin is promoted, and we will naturally benefit from it. Later, how about we get together and set up a banquet to celebrate Mr. Lin's promotion?
"
Lin Jue smiled and waved his hands: "That's not necessary."
Mr. Jiang just said it casually. At this moment, he and Mr. Hu were heartbroken that they would no longer be able to divide Lin Jue's monthly salary. They were actually quite unhappy. After laughing, they sat on the corridor with Mr. Hu and closed their eyes to rest.
went.
Lin Jue came to his dressing room. There was nothing important here. After all, he didn't spend much time here. In total, he probably didn't have five or six days. At that time, he brought a few books and some clothes.
Here, it was time to take it back. When Lin Jue was packing his things, Yang Xiu had been helping silently. When Lin Jue put the package on his shoulders, Yang Xiu actually felt a little sad.
"Hey, I didn't expect that the first friend I made in the officialdom was so short-lived. After Mr. Lin is promoted, you and I may not be friends anymore. But I am still happy for Mr. Lin. Yang Xiu hereby wishes Mr. Lin a bright future.
, promoted step by step. Yang Xiu is already very happy to be able to be a colleague of Lin Zhuangyuan and have been dating for several months. Yang sent Mr. Lin away." Yang Xiu sighed as he cupped his hands.
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Mr. Yang, why are you talking like this? Although I have left here, it does not prevent us from becoming friends. Over the past few months, I feel that you are a trustworthy person. It is a pity to stay here.
If there is a chance to leave here, would Mr. Yang be willing?"
Yang Xiu said in surprise: "I...do I have a chance to leave this place?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "I can't guarantee it, but I will definitely find a way for Mr. Yang. It's good if it works, but don't be surprised if it doesn't work. In any case, you and I are also friends. What do you think?"
Yang Xiu excitedly grabbed Lin Jue's arm and shook it, saying hello repeatedly. Lin Jue was willing to help, which greatly increased his chances of leaving this place. This was great news for Yang Xiu.
Yang Xiu sent Lin Jue out of the small courtyard of the public house, and Lin Jue slowly walked out of Daqing Gate alone with his parcel on his back to the square outside the palace. It was in the morning, and there was noisy traffic and horses in the square after the dynasty, and officials from various yamen were busy
As he returned to the Yamen, the sound of horses and carriages was extremely lively. Lin Jue stood there with his eyes squinted for a short while, then walked towards the stretch of Yamen in the west, where the Political Affairs Hall and some subsidiary Yamen were located.
The Ordinance Department of the 3rd Department of the New Yamen Government is also there.
On the south side of the Zhengshi Hall, an independent courtyard stands under the shade of trees. It was originally the public house of a government office in the Zhengshi Hall, but at this time it has officially become the government office that houses the three Ordinance Departments. A high wall separates the Ordinance Department.
The government office is isolated from the Political Affairs Hall to the north, which seems to be swearing the independence and authority of the Ordinance Department. Unlike the Government Affairs Hall, where all the officials who come and go in sedan chairs at least are in front of the Government Affairs Hall, the tall gates of the public buildings here are all coming in and out with brisk steps.
, young officials with cheerful expressions. They walked like the wind, as if they had infinite power poured into them. This was in sharp contrast to the situation in the Political Hall and in front of the Privy Council Yamen on the east side of the square.
When Lin Jue came to the gate, a gatekeeper came forward to ask, and Lin Jue showed his transfer document. Last night, the solemn official sent this document to Lin Jue's residence, asking Lin Jue to go to the Ordinance Department this morning.
Report to the Yamen.
The clerk saw the official document and the name card clearly, and hurriedly bowed and saluted, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry, it's Lin Zhuangyuan. Oh, our regulations department is very lively now. The top three Jinshi scholars have been recruited. This
But there are so many talents.”
Lin Jue was stunned and immediately understood the meaning of his words. This time, the Department of Regulations has recruited talents. In addition to himself, the second and third best students in the new department have also been called in to serve. It seems that Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru are powerful
Reuse these young talents who have just entered the officialdom. Firstly, these people have just entered the officialdom and are energetic, motivated and ambitious. Secondly, these people have not yet come into contact with some of the habits of the officialdom. They are just a blank sheet of paper and can be plasticized.
powerful.
Entering from the front yard, there are tall trees in the yard, blocking out the sun. Suddenly, you come in from the strong sunlight, as if you are isolated from the world, and the noise and heat outside also dissipate. Walk forward along the green brick road, ahead,
There are three main rooms. The long carved windows are open, and you can see the busy people coming and going inside from the outside. Rows of desks are neatly arranged, and official documents and files are piled up. This should be a lower-level official of the Ordinance Department.
The office of the petty officials.
Lin Jue still had no idea about the operations of the Ordinance Department, and he had no idea what these busy officials were doing.
Follow the wooden railing under the corridor to bypass the main house and enter the second courtyard. The courtyard here is not small. There is another three-room public house directly opposite, and there are several wing rooms on the east and west sides. Lin Jue has just left.
After entering the courtyard, suddenly, an official came out in a hurry on the steps of the three public houses. He accidentally glanced at Lin Jue and suddenly shouted with joy.
"Isn't that... Lin Zhuangyuan? Hahaha, I just heard Master Yan say that you are coming to report today, and here we are. Now, we can work in the same yamen. What an honor."
The man rushed over with a smile. Lin Jue took a closer look and a smile appeared on his face. Lin Jue knew this man. He was none other than Liu Xiding, the third beauty prospector in spring this year. They used to go out together with hairpins on the street.
I also have a good impression of Liu Xiding. When he was appointed, Liu Xiding went to work in the household department of the Political Affairs Hall, which was a good result. Unexpectedly, he was also transferred here by Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru.
"It turns out it's Brother Liu, Lin Jue is polite." Lin Jue returned the courtesy with a smile.
