In the Prefectural School, all the teachers and students were amazed that Shen Ling was able to learn about the award from the Prefectural Master. For a moment, the ranking in the competition seemed not to be that important.
But Tianshui Lane at the other end was not peaceful. It could even be said to be very lively. Just because Yizhou Tongpan personally arrived, accompanied by several government servants, and under the watch of the neighbors, he gave the banker a "Gengdu" "Family Heirloom" plaque, and with a few words of effort, he was rewarded with fifty taels of Wen's silver.
"What the hell is going on?"
"That high official just now was the general magistrate of this state?"
"That must be true, you didn't even hear it?"
"Hey, there are so many officials around, how dare I get close!"
Tongsuan and his entourage had left long ago, but none of the surrounding neighbors were willing to leave. They only gathered around the door of the Zhuang's courtyard and talked, all to show off.
Their Sweet Water Lane is indeed a blessed place!
In the small courtyard, Qin Manzhi had not yet recovered from what had just happened. She just held her young son in her arms and asked nonchalantly: "Ke'er, just now, was it really Lord Tongpan just now?"
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Zhuang Keqing was lowering his head to study the wooden plaque that was more than ten feet long. He sighed in his heart. It was indeed made by the government. The wood was of high quality and the carving was exquisite.
In response to her mother's question, she just said "huh" lightly, showing no excitement or fear at seeing someone who was an official.
"I didn't expect that the general judge of Yizhou could be so humble and without any airs."
Qin Manzhi couldn't help but praise him when he thought of the smile on his face and his friendly appearance.
Zhuang Keqing made a movement with his hands, but did not argue again.
Mother didn’t know that a few days ago, it was the general magistrate of this state who closed down the store and arrested people, otherwise she would have let out her emotions in front of him just now.
She still fiddled with the plaques on her hands, not even glancing at the silver reward on the table.
Qin Manzhi saw that her daughter was not very interested. Although she was doubtful, she did not continue to ask questions. She just said hello and took Aman back to the house to rest.
Zhuang Keqing stroked the subtle lines on the card with his hand, his face remained calm, but in his heart he sneered at the gentle and humble comment from his mother.
He is just a person whose virtue is not worthy of his place.
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However, at least you don't have to worry about what the other party will do to you in the future. After all, the rice fish incident has been cleared up, and Master Zhizhou must also know about it, otherwise he wouldn't have sent this person to make a warning.
But what Zhuang Keqing didn't know was that Zoucheng's visit this time was not forced, but a job he asked Zhizhou for in order to ease the relationship. After all, the matter of rice fish and threshing machine had been reported to the court by Shangguan. , and must be able to be rewarded by the emperor. If such a family continues to argue with them about tea recipes, they will be confused.
"Tuk-tuk."
The door of the courtyard was lightly knocked twice. Zhuang Keqing stood up, walked forward, and opened the door. Standing outside were all the neighbors from Tianshui Lane. They were all beaming with joy and carrying something in their hands. They all said they came to congratulate me and wanted to see the plaque awarded by Lord Tongpan and get some good luck.
Nowadays, it goes without saying that I can see Lord Tongpan with my own eyes. It is difficult for ordinary people to see even the master who works in the yamen. To be so close to the high official this time, isn't it like burning incense for eight lifetimes? , if we can let our children and grandchildren touch this plaque given by the government, maybe we will have more luck in becoming an official in the future!
Zhuang Keqing smiled and thanked him, but did not accept the gifts from everyone. Instead, he invited people into the courtyard to take a look.
The yard is not big, and not everyone can enter at once, but everyone queues up obediently and does not fight or grab. After entering, they do not dare to really get close to the plaque, but look at it from a distance.
"This is really a reward from Lord Tongpan."
"Then it can still be fake. Look, isn't it covered with a layer of red silk?"
"What's written on this?"
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"I don't know her, but I must have praised her family."
Everyone's eyes were full of admiration, and they couldn't bear to leave after looking at it again and again. This is such a big place in the state capital, but they haven't heard that there is a plaque awarded by the official, let alone that it was sent by the old man himself! This is not the case.
Take a second look. Once the gate of the courtyard is closed in the future, there will be no chance for me to see him again.
"Everyone, there will be a banquet at home in the next few days, and the plaque will be hung up. Please come and enjoy it."
About twenty households in the neighborhood looked back and forth for half an hour. When they were about to leave, Zhuang Keqing made everyone happy by saying that Tianshui Lane was going to be lively.
After all, everyone dispersed, and Zhuang Keqing was preparing to pack up for dinner. The courtyard door outside was opened again. This time, Shen Ling came back, followed by Li Shoucheng, who kept talking.
"Brother Shen, I really didn't expect that besides being good at arithmetic, you could also make machines?"
"Master Zhizhou came at the right time. It doesn't matter if Pei Wenzheng wins first place. In the end, the limelight will be stolen by you."
The little scholar walked from outside to inside the door and was extremely excited. When he saw Zhuang Keqing, he ran over and shouted, "Sister-in-law, eldest sister-in-law, short sister-in-law." Not only did she tell him that Brother Shen won the top five in the state university competition today, but he also announced that he would be awarded the state magistrate's award.
The situation was explained clearly.
"Aling, Master Zhizhou also went to study in the state?"
Zhuang Keqing thought that it was a novelty for the general magistrate to come to his house to present a plaque today. Who would have thought that Zhizhou would go to the state to study just to commend Aling in public.qqxonew
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Shen Ling nodded, with a calm expression on his face. He passed over the excited Li Shoucheng, walked to Zhuang Keqing, and asked gently: "Who else is coming today?"
As soon as Yi Keer said a word, he was keenly aware of what might have happened at home today.
"Well, it's Tongjuan Zoucheng."
Zhuang Keqing replied.
As a result, before Shen Ling could react, Li Shoucheng jumped up and asked anxiously, "Miss Zhuang, who is the general judge?!"
Shen Ling had already explained the whole story to him and Pei Wenzheng about the closure of the Doupu shop before. Naturally, he knew that Zoucheng had bad intentions and was not a good official. Could it be that this time, the other party ignored the official reputation and forced him to come to the door in person?
Already? Miss Zhuang has sold the tofu recipe, why are you still so stubborn?!
"What a dog official, he actually bullied the common people to this extent!"
Li Shoucheng was very angry, but when he raised his head, he saw that Shen Ling's face was calm and showed no signs of worry. He couldn't help but said anxiously: "Brother Shen, if Tong Ban really does something evil, you don't have to worry. You can do it yourself."
Go and find Master Zhizhou, I believe Master Zhizhou will definitely make the decision for you!"
The little scholar was filled with indignation when he said this, which made Zhuang Keqing chuckle.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Li. It's just that Zoucheng came here today to give gifts."
"Gift giving?"
Li Shoucheng was stunned for a moment and didn't react immediately.
What kind of gift? Tongfeng gave a gift to Miss Zhuang's family? Could it be that he knew that Brother Shen's construction of a threshing machine had caught the attention of Lord Zhizhou, so he came here to make amends?
"Master Tongpan sent me a plaque. It's in the main room now. You can go and take a look."
After saying that, before Zhuang Keqing could take him in, Li Shoucheng turned around and entered the room. Sure enough, he saw a red-headed plaque on the big table in the hall, with the four words "Gongdu Heirloom" written on it.
It is indeed a plaque, but what does this mean?
Li Shoucheng looked confused, obviously not understanding what Zhizhou and Tongpan meant.
If you want a reward, haven't the state schools already rewarded it once? Why should you send a plaque at home again?
Two people can do the same thing. Are all the officials now so idle?
Shen Ling did not go with him to see the plaque and only stayed in the courtyard to talk to Zhuang Keqing.
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"Since he came to give me the plaque, he meant to make good friends. You don't have to worry about what happened before."
"Well, I think so. His attitude today was very friendly. He said that my banker has a good heart and does not hide his selfish interests. He is a model for cultivating other people's families."
After saying this, Zhuang Keqing couldn't help but laugh again, apparently thinking that Zoucheng had suppressed the twitching at the corner of his eye but couldn't get it to happen, so he still wanted to give words of praise.
"By the way, Aling, this time Zoucheng sent the plaque with great fanfare. I have told the neighbors of Tianshui Lane that we will have a banquet to celebrate in two days."
"It just so happens that you also received the Zhizhou award this time, how about we do it together?"
"Well, you can make arrangements at this time."
Shen Ling has nothing to do with it. In fact, to him, the award from Zhizhou means nothing. The road ahead has to be walked out step by step on his own.