: The relationship I hate the most in my life (please read more)

Zhenfusi Houya is a spacious courtyard with an extended bluestone road and mountains, rocks and vegetation distributed on both sides.

In the center of the backyard, there is a corner pavilion called "Spring Breeze Pavilion". There is a figure sitting cross-legged in the pavilion, and there are guards standing nearby.

Yu Qing stepped here, stepped lightly, stopped outside the pavilion, and stood with his head bowed:

"Your Majesty, the prisoner has been taken to the imperial prison."

In the pavilion, a middle-aged man was meditating, opened his eyes, and said gently: "Very good. Come closer and talk."

"Yes." Yu Qing stepped forward, walked into the pavilion, and sat down cross-legged.

Then he slowly raised his gaze, and what he saw was a black and red brocade robe with gold trim and jade hanging from the waist. It was extremely luxurious.

But this middle-aged man exuded an upright and unrestrained look.

In the legends of the Kyoto city, the mysterious chief of the Zhenfu Division is portrayed as a cold, majestic, cruel and bloody image.

But few people know that this big shot who has stirred up troubles in the court recently is actually an upright and free-spirited middle-aged man.

"Is everything going well?" the middle-aged man asked with a smile.

Yu Qing grimaced, shook his head and said, "The prisoner is biting and refusing to spit out the person behind him. If there is really no other way, the only option is to execute him."

The middle-aged man shook his head and sighed: "You can't punish a nobleman. It's easy to force his mouth open, but it will also lead to false accusations."

Yu Qing couldn't help but said: "Zhongzhong, are you under a lot of pressure lately?"

"Why do you ask?" The middle-aged man smiled.

Yu Qing hesitated for a moment and said: "I have recently heard some rumors in the government office, saying that...the princes in the court are impeaching you."

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Have you heard this too? Don't worry. This is normal. We serve His Majesty and have been hostile to everyone for more than just these two days."

After a pause, he frowned and said:

"However, during this period, we really need to keep a low profile. The battle in the court is at the cusp of the storm. We have sent an order to imprison him to restrain himself, so as not to be exposed. As for that person... we will detain him for a few days before discussing."

Yu Qing: "Yes."

There was a brief silence.

The middle-aged man smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this. Let's talk about something light. By the way, the boy from Dahe Prefecture you mentioned last time has not arrived in Kyoto?"

Yu Qing was surprised: "Your Excellency, you still remember this?"

As for Qi Ping, he only briefly mentioned it when he came back. He was surprised that his boss, who had so many things to do, was thinking about him.

The middle-aged man smiled and said: "The eldest princess has been away from Beijing for a long time. It is really rare that she has just returned and sent people to this border personally."

Yu Qing nodded: "That young man... is indeed extraordinary."

The middle-aged man was surprised: "It does seem interesting to have someone like you, a boring gourd, praise him as 'extraordinary'. I would like to meet him."

Just as he was talking, suddenly, someone in Jinyi came running from a distance:

"Excuse me, someone has come with a letter written by the eldest princess and wants to join the job. Please make your decision."

The two people in the pavilion were startled and looked at each other, unable to hide their surprise.

…

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Zhenfusi compound, a certain side hall.

Qi Ping and Pei Shaoqing sat on two chairs respectively, neither speaking.

There was no one else in the hall, and the atmosphere was indescribably weird.

The whole process from the inn to the Yamen and then to this room, both of them were in a certain subtle mood.

It's so embarrassing... Sitting on the huanghuali wooden chair, Qi Ping looked at the air outside the hall and had the urge to cover his face.

I have to admit that Anping's idiot is still right.

For example, smart people think too much...

But Qi Ping was also very aggrieved. As soon as he arrived in Beijing, he encountered a case. It was a coincidence that there happened to be a future colleague hidden in the crowd... everyone had to think about it.

But the fact is that Pei Shaoqing was really just passing by.

"Ahem, um, Mr. Qi, the letter has been handed in. I don't know how long it will take to reply. Are you thirsty? There is tea over here." The little milk dog broke the deadlock.

Qi Ping smiled: "Mr. Pei, you're welcome, I'm not thirsty."

"Are you hungry?"

"I'm not hungry either."

"oh."

After another moment of silence, Qi Ping sighed and said:

"Let's not call you young master. Well, it's my first time in Kyoto and I don't know many things. I see that most people in the government offices wear brocade clothes. Why don't you?"

Subtext: If you wear a uniform, will there be any trouble?

Pei Shaoqing was very innocent: "I have a day off today and am not on duty."

Subtext: I don’t go to work, so what kind of clothes do I wear?

Qi Ping thought for a while and said: "If you wait a moment, according to the rules, someone will take me through the entry procedures."

Pei Shaoqing found the term "entry procedures" novel and said with a smile:

"No. According to the rules, newcomers who want to enter the yamen must first take an exam."

take an exam?

Qi Ping was startled, the eldest princess didn't mention this.

Pei Shaoqing added:

"However, you have His Highness's handwritten letter. Even if you fail the exam, you will definitely be able to get in. However, if your exam score is too low, it will affect your subsequent treatment, and your adults will not have a good impression of you."

...I am very familiar with getting points in front of big shots...Qi Ping frowned: "What will be tested then?"

Pei Shaoqing said: "The Zhenfu Division has a special status, and the requirements are higher. They only look at two things, one is martial arts, and the other is brains."

"However, I'm not in a position to say specifically." The little dog apologized.

That's it... Qi Ping is not surprised. As for martial arts, I heard that Zhen Fusi is a practitioner. He has been practicing for a long time, and he will definitely not be able to do it in less than half a month.

"So, the only subject I can strive for is brain. I don't know what the test will be. It won't be test questions."

Qi Ping was a bit beaten, and he was unprepared.

Seeing that dusk was approaching, Qi Ping thought for a while, stood up and said politely:

"It's getting late. I don't think I can take the exam today. I'll come back tomorrow."

Pei Shaoqing had an "I understand" look on his face and nodded: "I'll take you out."

"No need to give it away!"

At this moment, an emotionless voice came from outside. The two of them looked and saw several people in Jinyi walking towards them. The leader was wearing different details and was one level higher.

Thick eyebrows, big eyes, expressionless face, no strangers allowed to enter.

Stepping into the hall door, he first glanced at Pei Shaoqing, and then his eyes fell on Qi Ping. He stared silently for a few seconds, and suddenly sneered:

"Are you Qi Ping?"

Uncle, who are you? It seems that I owe you money. Do we have any grudge? Qi Ping frowned, sensing the other party's undisguised disgust, and said: "It's me. Dare I ask, sir..."

"My surname is Hong. I'm responsible for your assessment. Come with me. I won't waste your time for a while."

After the middle-aged Jinyi finished speaking, he turned around and left without waiting for his answer.

It seemed that if he didn't keep up, it would be fine.

What kind of fuss is going on... Qi Ping was confused and stepped to follow.

At this time, Pei Shaoqing also caught up with him, came to his side, and whispered:

"You are in trouble. It is Hong Qianhu who is assessing you."

Qi Ping asked in a low voice: "How to say it?"

Pei Shaoqing bit his lip and said:

"The people in Hong Qianhu are pretty good. Although they have a bad temper, they are cold-faced and warm-hearted. They are all good to us. The only thing is that they hate the back door the most and have connections. That must be why they are like this."

??

Qi Ping was stunned. So, the man named Hong was cold-faced because he went through the eldest princess's back door and thought he was an idiot, an incompetent person who couldn't get in through normal channels?

Well, this behavior is understandable, but...

"Who am I provoking?" Qi Ping was depressed.

Realize that the next assessment may not go well.
Chapter completed!