I don’t know how long it took, but Chang Bingkun and Sang Mu by the river finally ended their conversation and stood up.
When the two of them turned their heads and looked back, Zhao Xiong led several guards and several of Sang Mu's servants and rushed forward.
Chai Yan and Hang Baiqiu were still standing where they were. At this time, they had no intention of joining in the fun.
Then, Chai Yan saw Sang Mu salute to Chang Bingkun, and then looked at him specifically, and then led his servants to leisurely walk away along the riverside road.
Chang Bingkun watched Sang Mu off for a while, and then walked up to Chai Yan, looking very happy and excited.
Upon seeing this, Chai Yan smiled and asked: "Master Chang, looking at you like this, you must have harvested a big fish!"
Chang Bingkun raised his head and smiled, and replied: "Master Chai, this big fish is not easy to catch. Fortunately, we have enough bait. Otherwise, there will be no chance of success, hahaha..."
Hang Baiqiu, like a silly elder sister, actually went to look after the fish basket carried by the guard, but found that there was not even a fry in it.
"Where did you catch the fish? It's empty!" Hang Baiqiu turned around and asked.
This question made Chang Bingkun, Chai Yan, and even Zhao Xiong and others who were following behind laugh.
Everyone smiled like this, and Hang Baiqiu immediately understood. The big fish they mentioned was the result of the talks with Sang Mu.
Hang Baiqiu asked curiously: "Mr. Chang, what kind of official position did you promise Sang Mu before he agreed?"
Chang Bingkun shook his head and said: "Sorry, Sir Hang, the time has not come yet, I can't tell you the specific situation for the time being..."
Hang Baiqiu was immediately disappointed.
Chang Bingkun immediately answered: "...But, I can reveal one thing, that in the future, the status of the Sangmu family will definitely be much higher than that of the Hanuo family!"
After hearing this, Hang Baiqiu couldn't help but look at Chai Yan, thinking that he was indeed right.
Then, Chang Bingkun saluted Chai Yan and expressed his sincere gratitude for this matter.
Chai Yan smiled and waved his hand and said: "Mr. Chang, you are too polite. I am helping you myself. Look, even if you take over the matter at this point, I can retire and return to Beijing as soon as possible. This is called
The best of both worlds, mutual benefit and mutual help, right?”
"Hahaha, yes, yes, yes!" Chang Bingkun nodded happily and said "yes" three times with a smile.
While chatting, everyone returned to the carriage and prepared to ride back to the city.
After Chai Yan, Hang Baiqiu and Chang Bingkun all got on the carriage, the carriage started moving quickly.
In the car, Chang Bingkun asked Chai Yan: "Master Chai, have you decided on a day to set off?"
Hang Baiqiu immediately looked at Chai Yan, waiting for him to tell him the exact date.
Chai Yan thought for a while and said: "Well... let's just do it the day after tomorrow."
"So fast?" Chang Bingkun said slightly surprised.
Chai Yan smiled and said: "We have to leave early and late. Besides, we have postponed our departure time. We will leave the day after tomorrow, so we can't rush it!"
"Yes..." Chang Bingkun smiled and nodded, cupping his hands and saying, "Then I wish Mr. Chai and Chief Hang all the best!"
Chai Yan and Hang Baiqiu immediately returned the gift.
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As soon as he returned to the city, Chai Yan went to the county government office. Firstly, he quietly informed Situ Zhou of the results of the interview between Chang Bingkun and Sang Mu. Secondly, he told him his decision to return to Beijing the day after tomorrow.
As soon as Situ Zhou heard that Chai Yan was coming back to Beijing, he immediately said that he had to hold a banquet as a farewell. Chai Yan did not refuse this kind offer, so he agreed to set up a few tables in the inn at noon tomorrow.
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While chatting, Chai Yan suddenly straightened his face and whispered: "Master Situ, about Miss Situ and Cheng Jiu..."
Before he could say anything, Situ Zhou raised his hand to stop Chai Yan and said, "Master Chai, I know what you want to say."
"Oh?" Chai Yan was surprised and looked at Situ Zhou with curious eyes.
Situ Zhou said: "Master Chai, please rest assured. I will never go back on what I promised them. My little girl will be waiting at home for your good news!"
This good news naturally refers to the good news that Cheng Jiu obtained an official position.
Chai Yan nodded with a smile and said, "Then please wait for my good news, Master Situ."
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Not long after Chai Yan left the county government, the news that he would be leaving the day after tomorrow reached Xiaohuan's ears.
Xiaohuan ran to Situ Jing's room as quickly as possible and told her the situation.
Situ Jing was originally copying scriptures seriously, but when he heard that Cheng Jiu was leaving early the day after tomorrow, he felt a little lost, absent-minded and frequently distracted.
Seeing this, Xiaohuan took the brush from Situ Jing's hand, put it down and said, "Miss, how about we go and beg the master, and let us go and see Brother Cheng off early the day after tomorrow."
Situ Jing originally wanted to shake his head, but then he thought about how the two of them would be separated the day after tomorrow, and the last chance to meet was still very precious.
"But..." Situ Jing said anxiously, "Dad...can he agree?"
Xiaohuan frowned and said resolutely: "Miss, no matter whether the master agrees or not, we still have to ask for it. What if the master is merciful and agrees again?"
Situ Jing thought about it, then nodded and said: "You are right, you still have to try it!"
After saying that, Situ Jing went to the mirror to tidy up, and then took Xiao Huan out of the room.
As soon as the master and servant walked to the corridor, they saw Situ Zhou walking towards them...
"Miss, it's the master!" Xiaohuan was startled and hurriedly hid behind Situ Jing.
While trying to pull Xiao Huan out, Situ Jing whispered: "What are you hiding from? Didn't you just say you were going to beg for help?"
Xiaohuan lowered her head and said in fear: "Miss, I, I, I... I don't know why, as soon as I saw the master... I didn't have the courage to speak..."
"You..." Situ Jing was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry, thinking that you had beaten me to death in one go, but she was scared first.
At this time, Situ Zhou also saw his daughter and Xiao Huan fighting, and asked loudly: "What are you two doing?"
When the master and servant heard Situ Zhou's voice, they were like a mouse hearing a cat's meow. They were instantly frightened and did not dare to move any more.
Situ Zhou came closer, looked at the two of them with a frown, and asked, "What were you doing just now?"
Xiaohuan didn't dare to answer aloud and just shook his head.
Situ Jing was still calm and replied: "Dad, we didn't do anything. My back was itchy just now, so I asked Xiaohuan to scratch it for me."
Situ Zhou said with a sullen face: "You are a daughter's family. If you want to scratch an itch, go inside and scratch it. How can you do it here?"
Situ Jing hurriedly said: "Dad, we made a mistake. We won't do it next time."
"Well..." Situ Zhou responded with a nasal sound, and after taking a breath, he said: "Oh, I came here to tell you something. The day after tomorrow, Mr. Chai and the others will leave for Beijing, so you should be early
Get up and accompany me to the ferry to see everyone off, do you understand?"
As soon as they finished speaking, Situ Jing and Xiao Huan looked at each other at the same time, their eyes full of happiness and joy.