In the study, Du Zhongxiao crouched in front of the desk, racking his brains. On the side, Han Yueniang held a copy of "Between the Flowers" and watched it with relish.

Putting down the pen in his hand, Du Zhongxiao said: "I'm thirsty, Mrs. will bring a bowl of tea to eat." ”

Han Yueniang put down the collection in her hand and said, "If there is someone around, it doesn't matter whether it is Wu Niang or Xiaoqing, isn't it just right to do these things?" You don't like others around, and you want me to do everything. - By the way, since you came back from the state city, you have been busy writing this and that, don't you want to play some music? I've heard people say that the government has been in turmoil recently, and we can be officials with peace of mind, but don't get involved. ”

Du Zhongxiao said impatiently: "Where did you hear these nonsense words!" I have my own sense of proportion, so you don't have to worry too much. There is a new governor in the state, and some appreciate what I mean, let me write about the events of Yongcheng last year, I have a headache! ”

Seeing that Du Zhongxiao was a little anxious, Han Yueniang stopped talking and went out to prepare tea. She was chatting with a few officials' wives, and heard that there were new policies and all kinds of lively things going on in the court recently. Du Zhongxiao was from an ordinary background, and there were no powerful people in the court to support him, Han Yueniang was afraid that he would not know the depth and get involved in the court dispute, which would affect his future. She has no interest in dealing with real business.

Looking at Han Yueniang's figure going out, Du Zhongxiao sighed. He understands Han Yueniang's feelings, both of them are from small families, and it is not easy to have today's status, and Han Yueniang cherishes it very much. In Han Yueniang's eyes, she is a Zhengbang Jinshi, so she is a little bookish, especially after becoming an official, she is very diligent. As a wife, it is inevitable that she will worry about the country and the people and accidentally fall into the whirlpool of the court dispute.

Where is Du Zhongxiao in the mood to take care of the affairs of the court, the recent events have made him upset enough.

That day in Bozhou, Du Zhongxiao left a good impression on Xia Zhu, and he had some meaning of cultivation, so that Du Zhongxiao would list the year's governance after returning to Yongcheng. According to Xia Zhu's meaning, if the two cooperate happily, this is the basis for him to promote Du Zhongxiao in the future. But for Du Zhongxiao, knowing that Xia Zhu is a historical loser, why should he stick it? But it is not okay to excuse yourself, and it is inevitable to be upset.

Han Yueniang brought the tea, Du Zhongxiao drank it slowly, and the husband and wife were speechless for a while.

At this moment, Qu Wuniang came to the door, saluted, and did not come in.

Han Yueniang said: "Wu Niang, you are not an outsider at home, just say what you have to say." Is there something to find an official? ”

Qu Wuniang hesitated for a moment, and then saluted again: "It's something to trouble the official." I have a fellow villager who knows a few words, and he used to copy and write for others. Recently, something happened to the proprietor, and he came to me to make a living for him. Since here, the officials have shown love, and I have also lived a worry-free life. It's just that it's always because of this kind of thing that troubles the officials, and I feel uneasy. But—"

Du Zhongxiao waved his hand: "Wu Niang is too careful, why should my family say such foreign words." You ask that person to come to the yamen tomorrow to find me, since he can copy, it is not difficult to find something to do in the yamen. It's just that Wu Niang wants to tell him that no matter what he does, he must keep to himself. ”

Qu Wuniang thanked again and again: "I understand, I will definitely live up to the officials." ”

Because of the trouble caused by Lu Saisai, Qu Wuniang felt uneasy, if there was no way, she would definitely not come to ask Du Zhongxiao again.

Watching Qu Wuniang leave, Han Yueniang said: "Lu Saisai did that kind of thing, and Wu Niang cried several times alone. If she is based on her temperament, she will easily not ask for officials for others. This time, I'm afraid that the person I'm talking about is not just a fellow villager of Wu Niang. ”

"Something happened to Lussesay, what are you crying about? But because Lussey had defected to her? It's just a beginning, what does it have to do with her. ”

Han Yueniang said with a smile: "Wu Niang is such a character, no matter how much she is wronged, she doesn't want to cause trouble to others. It's good if you don't go to your heart about Lucei, she is a sister of Wuniang, and it is so easy to distinguish clearly. ”

Du Zhongxiao shook his head, lowered his head and continued to write his own.

On the second day, Du Zhongxiao was sitting in the yamen, and Chai Xin came in and sang a promise, saying that someone outside the door asked to see him.

After receiving the order, Chai Xin brought people and stood in the hall to salute.

Du Zhongxiao saw that he was a white-faced scholar about thirty years old, dressed in a half-new green shirt, and looked a little haggard.

After the salute, the man said: "Student Luo Jing, I have seen the magistrate of the county. ”

Du Zhongxiao asked Chai Xin to go out and said to Luo Jing: "Yesterday, Wu Niang came to me and said that you were her fellow villager and wanted to get an errand in this county?" ”

Luo Jing arched his hand: "That's right, I hope the officials will have mercy." ”

"If you can copy, why not make a living? Now I have two errands with you, one is to be a scribe in the yamen and copy official documents. I also went to the shop outside, helped to be a shopkeeper, supervisor, etc., and managed the accounts for the official. What do you think? ”

Luo Jing thought for a moment and said, "The officials in the yamen, the students are afraid that they won't be able to do it, so it's better to go to the shop outside." ”

"In this case, then go to the official restaurant. It's not too tiring to manage the accounts there, and I have two or three dollars a month to use. Eat and live in the restaurant, and you can have some money left in your hand. When you're familiar with living here, you'll figure it out. ”

Luo Jing was overjoyed and thanked him. Two or three times a month is not too much money, but the restaurant is not the same.

After saying goodbye to Du Zhongxiao, Luo Jingxi diligently left the county office and went to the inn where he rested.

Qu Wuniang had been waiting at the door for a long time, and when she saw Luo Jing, she hurriedly asked, "Wulang, what did the magistrate say?" ”

Luo Jingdao: "The official is very good at talking, ask me a few words, and then arrange to work in the official restaurant." Bookkeeping, two or three times a month. ”

Qu Wuniang sighed: "It's the best, but it's really less than two or three runs." ”

"Wu Niang Mo said this, the food and accommodation are in the restaurant, and the money is a lot."

Hearing that the restaurant was in charge of eating and living, Qu Wuniang's face improved, and she entered the room with Luo Jing.

The two were originally fellow villagers, but they met when they were in Yangzhou. At that time, Qu Wuniang often sang songs to others, and met Luo Jing by chance, and fell in love at first sight. It's just that Luo Jing is too poor, and in the end, the two didn't get together. A few days ago, an acquaintance saw Qu Wuniang, and when he arrived in Yangzhou to tell Luo Jing, the two would get in touch. Qu Wuniang was affectionate, and Luo Jing was interested, so he simply went here for thousands of miles.

Qu Wuniang's age is not young, it is impossible to live the life of singing before, and it is most realistic to find someone to marry. Originally, if there was no Du Zhongxiao, Qu Wuniang might have married a rich businessman and made a concubine. If you settle down here in Du Zhongxiao and have a stable life, it is better to marry someone who is in love with you. She and Lucesay are just two kinds of people, Lucesay would rather be a concubine than be willing to live a dull life. Qu Wuniang has long been tired of leaning on the door and laughing, and just wants to find a good person to marry.