Seeing that Shi Zhongkui wanted to leave, Jia Zheng and Jia She hurriedly said that it was getting late, so why not stay here for one night in Rongguo Mansion.

How could Shi Zhongkui be willing? He still had a psychic gem in his sleeve, and the treasure hairpin at home, Yingchun, was definitely still waiting for him to return.

With so many things happening today, the two of them must have a lot to ask themselves.

If she hadn't sent someone back to tell Yingchun when she left the palace to stay at home with peace of mind, she might have sent someone over to ask questions.

"Don't worry, father-in-law and second uncle, the Begonia flower demon has been imprisoned in the small cave sky by my son-in-law. Even if she has great magical power and is rich in treasures, she can't even think of breaking through the boundary between the mortal world and the cave heaven.

The talisman and seal set up in the old lady's house and the formation in the courtyard of Rongqingtang can last for three days.

Moreover, with the words he just reprimanded the Night Travel God, the Yin Division will definitely send out troops tonight to search the capital and even the capital to capture those hidden ghosts and spirits.

Otherwise, if something happens again, my son-in-law will not report the Yinsi's dereliction of duty to Emperor Taishan for the sake of past friendship.

The Gyeonggi City God did not dare to hide it anymore, so he could only take the initiative to report his fault and accept the punishment of the underworld."

The minds of Jia Zheng and others were immediately attracted by the words of the Taishan Emperor, the City God, and the Yin Division sending troops to capture the spirits and ghosts.

"My dear nephew, is there really a Yinsi Emperor over there in Mount Tai?"

"Second brother", before Shi Zhongkui opened his mouth, Jia She said with a worried and uneasy look on his face, "Can Emperor Taishan be questioned by mortals like you and me?"

Jia Zheng finally came to his senses and hurriedly raised his hands to the sky and said three salutes, "This villain has no status. Please forgive me for once, for the sake of my ignorance."

After saying that, he hurriedly said to Jia Lian and Jia Zhen, "Lian'er, brother Zhen, you two will take your servants and tributes to visit the City God, the Day and Night God and other gods early tomorrow morning.

Then he personally supervises the family to prepare gifts and sends them to Mount Tai to present to the emperor."

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen nodded hurriedly, and not to mention declining, they still thought that the specifications should be prepared according to the highest level.

Jia Lian and Jia Rong even thought that they should send a gift as well.

Even if people don't pay attention to you, you can still be skillful.

If something really happens in the future, I will have a chance to speak.

Shi Zhongkui thought for a while and simply prepared a gift list and ordered someone to send it to Mount Tai together.

When the time comes to ask for Emperor Taishan, just like Jia Lian and Jia Rong thought, it won't seem too abrupt.

Then I thought that I would go to the Wenchang Emperor Temple first thing in the morning tomorrow.

It has been 8 months since I passed the Huiyuan examination and became the top scholar. If I don’t go, I will not be able to shirk away from the imperial mission.

Looking at Jia Rong, he said, "Brother Rong, go to my house tomorrow morning, pick up the gift list and gifts sent to Emperor Taishan, and then accompany me to the Wenchang Emperor's Temple.

After that, follow me and accompany your Aunt Lin, and together we will choose the county lord's mansion for her.

As for the personal soldiers, you order people to take my personal soldiers to the village in your house to select 300 people first.

Then select a hundred people from the best and go to the camp to serve and receive training."

Jia Rong ecstatically clasped his fists and saluted, "Yes, uncle, my nephew will go to your house early tomorrow morning to take orders."

Jia Lian and Jia Zhen looked at each other and secretly wondered why Ronger, a mediocre person with little ability and no courage, was able to win Shi Zhongkui's favor and support him repeatedly?

As for Jia She and Jia Zheng, their moods were even worse.

Yingchun is a girl from their Rongguo Mansion. If Shi Zhongkui doesn't support Jia Lian and Jia Baoyu, why does he have to bring along a junior like Rong'er?

I heard Shi Zhongkui say with a smile, "Do your work seriously, otherwise my uncle will not be so soft-hearted and have so many scruples when he teaches you a lesson."

When Jia Zheng, Jia She, Jia Lian and Jia Zhen heard this, they immediately mistakenly thought that it was not that Shi Zhongkui did not want to help the Rongguo Mansion, but that he and the four of them were either juniors or peers.

It is indeed not good to instruct or even punish oneself and others in order to save face.

Only then was he willing to take Rong'er, a junior with him.

Thinking about it again, he also treated Jia Lan differently. He even heard that Jia Yun and Jia Quan, who lived in the Jia family's side house, were taken by Xue Biao last year to run errands and study in the farmland.

In a few days, I will go back to Jinling with Lan'er to take the scholar examination.

Jia Zheng and the others felt that their guess was not wrong.

Thinking about Jia She in this way, Jia Zheng didn't think it was a big deal. After all, the more Shi Zhongkui valued his status, it showed that he was observing etiquette.

I am his elder, if I really ask him for something, can he still refuse it?

But Jia Lian and Jia Zhen were in trouble.

They say they are brothers, but they are not relatives.

Even if Yingchun is not favored because of her, her grandmother and the two masters will definitely not let her go.

Jia Lian rolled his eyes and suddenly said with a smile, "Brother Zhen, how about we accompany you to the Wenchang Emperor Temple and then to the City God?"

Jia She and Jia Zheng instantly felt that this proposal was good, it was just about preparing more gifts, but if they could leave an impression on Emperor Wenchang through Shi Zhongkui, they would be willing to pay a fortune.

Shi Zhongkui smiled and shook his head, "It's up to you, but when you meet the emperor, I advise you to be more honest. Don't expect that just asking the emperor will bless you with success.

Firstly, the emperor doesn’t have the leisure to care about every scholar, and secondly, you can’t afford this price, do you understand?”

"I understand, I understand."

Jia Lian nodded hurriedly, "We ordinary people, all we can give you is gold, silver, and three animal sacrifices. It's only right that the emperor looks down upon you."

Jia Zheng, Jia She and others hurriedly echoed a few words, as long as Shi Zhongkui agreed, everything else would not be a problem.

Shi Zhongkui smiled helplessly and left it alone. Everyone returned to Jia Mu's Rongqing Hall and finalized the memorial to the emperor and the Supreme Emperor. Jia Mu was worried that after a hard day's work, she could no longer hold back and be polite to Shi Zhongkui.

, go to rest first.

Shi Zhongkui thought to himself that this was a good idea, as it would avoid a lot of fuss.

After a few more words with Daiyu, Jia Lian, Jia Zhen and Jia Rong finally sent her out of Rongguo Mansion in person.

Fortunately, my home is only two miles away, and there are imperial envoys with me. Even if I encounter soldiers on patrol at night, no one dares to say anything.

It didn't take long for the sedan to arrive back outside the house.

When several servants saw the official sedan, one of them quickly ran into the house.

When Shi Zhongkui got off the sedan chair and ordered Yu Shun to prepare the sacrifices for the Emperor Wenchang Temple tomorrow, before he walked into the second door, he saw Baochai, Yingchun and many maids, and the mother-in-law came up in a hurry.

Yingchun hurriedly knelt down and bowed, and then asked eagerly, "Ms. sir, how is it going at Rongguo Mansion?"

Shi Zhongkui stepped forward and held Yingchun's hand, helped her up, and then grabbed Baochai's hand.

In the shy and happy eyes of the two people, he said, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, nothing can happen. Besides, they are just two ignorant little monsters. There is no need for my husband to do it himself. If you invite the soldiers of the Yin Division, you can naturally do it."

Subdue these aliens."

"That's good." Yingchun didn't doubt Shi Zhongkui's words at all, and said with a slightly red face, "Ms. sir, it's getting late, please talk to Sister Bao first.

I will prepare some things for you to take a bath, and go to bed early so as not to miss tomorrow's business."

Shi Zhongkui laughed, he happened to be sleeping in the Yingchun house tonight on the sixth day of the lunar month.

Knowing that she had something to say to serve him at night, she whispered it in bed.

Nodding, "I'll go sit in Baochai's room first, and then I'll go to Madam's place to rest."

Yingchun hurriedly asked Amber and Pearl beside her to take people to prepare. She was led into the backyard by Shi Zhongkui, and then she watched Shi Zhongkui and Baochai enter the east wing.

As soon as he entered the door, Baochai personally changed Shi Zhongkui's official robe.

He took the casual clothes from Ying'er and Xiangling.

While putting Shi Zhongkui on, he asked carefully, "Husband, I heard from people outside that you showed Taoism in Ningguo Mansion and Rongguo Mansion today. Aren't you worried that you will be coveted and it will affect your official career?"

?”

"Don't worry." Shi Zhongkui smiled and took the tea bowl handed over by Ying'er. "There are many officials in the imperial court who worship Taoism and practice Taoism. The saints in Longshou Palace not only practice Taoism all year round, but also invite dozens of Taoist priests to accompany them.

Hold him.

And since they know that Wei Husband is a true practitioner, most officials dare not force Wei Husband away in the officialdom.

Besides, the husband is the leader of the Six Elements, and Confucianism and Taoism have already been integrated with each other.

If anyone wants to force me to resign because my husband is practicing Taoism, that person will be scolded to death by scholars all over the world."

Baochai thought about it and soon understood.

If my husband is still in the officialdom, he will always have some scruples, and he must abide by the rules of the officialdom and not mess around.

But if he is really forced to resign, then he will naturally use some extraordinary means when he takes revenge.

Even not only revenge against opponents, but also their families and descendants can be affected.

Seeing Baochai's brows relax, Shi Zhongkui hugged her and sat down on the couch.

The shy Baochai's face suddenly turned red, and she slapped Shi Zhongkui on the chest a few times, but had no intention of leaving.

Ying'er was very discerning, so she quickly asked Xiang Ling to drive the little girls out, leaving only herself and Xiang Ling to serve.

Shi Zhongkui laughed and hugged his wife and kissed him a few times before continuing, "As for outsiders peeking into my Shi family's ancestral kung fu, it's not because I look down on people in the world, but because I am confident. If one comes, I will cut it off."

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Baochai looked at the confident Shi Zhongkui, her eyes blurred with excitement, and she hugged Shi Zhongkui's waist tightly with love in her heart.

Ying'er and Xiangling waiting on the side were not much better.
To be continued...