As the head of Gongcao, Peng Xi must be Pang Cheng'an's confidant.
Gongcao is in charge of the sixth rank.
The county magistrate Jianglong is a seventh rank.
The opponent's official rank is two levels higher than Jiang Long.
Gongcao Chief Peng Xi first moved into the post station, indicating that he was performing official duties, and then he did not come to the county government but went to look for Pan Wenchang first.
What is his purpose?
Jiang Long put down what he was doing, leaned back against the back of the chair, and touched his chin as if thinking.
Wei Yong knocked on the door and a shabby little girl appeared in her eyelids.
"Who are you looking for?"
The little girl was dry and thin, and her face was as big as a palm, with a timid and nervous expression. She saw a group of people standing outside the door, most of whom were wearing soap clothes in the yamen, and one even wore an official robe with a majestic look.
So I became even more nervous.
Wei Yong glanced at the little girl indifferently. The little girl had good facial features, but her skin was too rough, and her hands were covered with thick calluses. She just thought it was Pan Wenchang's maid, "This is the teacher Mr. Pan.
The house?"
"Yes." The little girl was swept by Wei Yong's slightly contemptuous gaze, lowered her head, pinched her sleeves and responded softly.
"This is Lord Peng, the head of Gongcao!" Wei Yong first made way out, bent down and introduced respectfully, and then said: "Mr. Peng came to Lingtong County to handle the job this time. He had met Mr. Pan several times before.
, so come to visit us.”
"Please, then you guys come in!"
The little girl quickly moved out of her position.
After Peng Xi and others came in, they trotted all the way into the backyard.
After a while, an old woman in the same clothes was worn, held the little girl's arm and greeted her.
Seeing the old woman's dress and appearance, several yamen runners were a little surprised.
Then he glanced at the little girl again.
First, after seeing Li and asked Peng Xi about the purpose of coming to the door, the old woman quickly sent the little girl out to find someone.
Then they led everyone into the hall for tea.
In addition to flipping houses and shops, Lingtong County renovated this time, it also specially built houses for the county officials.
The size and specifications of the house vary according to the official's grade.
Pan Wenchang used to live in a dilapidated county school, and this time he was fortunate to get a courtyard.
The size of the courtyard is one grade higher than that of ordinary houses, but it is not as luxurious as it is.
Since the death of Yang County Magistrate, Pan Wenchang's life in Lingtong County has been difficult. Therefore, although the new house is brand new, the furniture in the house is very old. If it weren't for the recent increase in salary and could be received on time.
I'm afraid even the chairs where the guests were invited to sit had broken legs.
The woman was Pan Wenchang's old wife, but the clothes on her body... several yamen runners frowned.
After all, Pan Wenchang is also a county school teacher. Why is his wife so poorly dressed?
There is also that little girl, thin and small, but...
There are only two old women and little girls in the family. The little girls go to find someone, so the old women can only stay by themselves and receive and greet guests in the hall.
Wei Yong picked up the teacup and took a sip, his eyes lit up.
Good tea!
When he saw the woman's clothes worn, he thought Pan Wenchang's family was poor and had no money!
Hidden deep enough!
Such expensive tea is not something that ordinary people can afford to drink.
Just take out one or two and you can buy several sets of silk clothes.
He believed that Pan Wenchang's old wife was dressed like this, and deliberately pretending to be poor, so she gave a wink to several other companions.
The other yamen runners also picked up tea cups when they heard their eyes.
After taking a sip, it became clear in an instant.
At the same time, let go. If Pan Wenchang's family is really poor, then he may not be able to get rich money this time.
Peng Xi kept his eyes half closed, unpredictable.
He is too powerful and the old woman dare not speak to him on his own initiative.
The little girl ran all the way to the county government and asked people around. It took a long time to find Pan Wenchang.
Pan Wenchang was sitting at the table and recording the account book. When he saw the little girl coming, he immediately pulled down his face and asked solemnly: "What are you doing here?"
"Home, there are guests at home..." The little girl seemed to be very afraid of Pan Wenchang, so she lowered her head and replied timidly.
"What guest? Can't you wait for me to see you again when I get home?" Pan Wenchang snorted coldly, and after that, he was about to drive the little girl away.
The little girl quickly explained, "Seven people, six servants, and one official said that the head of Gongcao was named Peng..."
"What?"
Pan Wenchang was shocked and suddenly stood up, "Didn't you lie to me?"
After so many years of working in Lingtong County, Pan Wenchang naturally knew that the head of Gongcao of Wangsha County was Peng Xi.
"Female...how dares?" The little girl lowered her head again.
Pan Wenchang didn't dare to delay any more, for fear of being too late to go back, and he would neglect the distinguished guests at home. He hurriedly found a temporary accountant in the county government and asked him to take care of his work temporarily. Then he didn't call the little girl and rushed to him.
Hurry up at home.
The little girl looked at Pan Wenchang's back with admiration in her eyes. She was stunned for a long time when she came to her senses and chased after her in panic.
Pan Wenchang left the county government office, and someone notified Jiang Long to find out.
Jiang Long asked He Dao to put what he had at hand and took a few people to stare at Pan Wenchang's home.
Jiang Long naturally had to be on guard against Pang Cheng'an's confidant.
Pan Wen was old and was caught up by the little girl behind him halfway through.
But the little girl didn't dare to chase her too far, she was hanging from afar.
When he got home, Pan Wenchang was already exhausted and sweating, and his back was wet with sweat.
Before going to wash your face and clean it up, Pan Wenchang went straight to the living room. He always regarded himself as a scholar, acted with etiquette, and liked to show off his elegance. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such good tea at home, but he didn't know what good ones
Tea made Wei Yong and others misunderstand.
Now his face is full of sweat and his clothes are messy, and it will be rude to see guests directly.
However, Pan Wenchang didn’t have time to think about it at this time, and he should know that Gongcao was a sixth-rank official position.
Two levels higher than the county magistrate!
And his teacher is just a minor official of the eighth rank.
"Secretary of Lingtong County, Pan Wenchang, please see Lord Peng!" Pan Wenchang had followed Yang County Magistrate to Wangsha City and met Peng Xi several times from afar. So when he entered the hall and saw Peng Xi sitting in the upper position, he immediately
Bent over and greet him respectfully.
It was not until this time that Peng Xi opened her eyes, a smile appeared on her face, and she did not get up. She helped her with Xiaoyao, "Please get up."
This era is very strict. If you encounter an official of the third rank or above, then the subordinates even kowtow to bow and salute when they meet.
Therefore, Pan Wenchang did not dare to be dissatisfied with Peng Xi's attitude at all.
On the contrary, because Peng Xi was smiling, he was a little flattered.
Wei Yong and other yamen runners introduced themselves and got to know each other, and then Pan Wenchang took his seat.
Although Wei Yong and others have no grades and are just ordinary yamen runners, because they are working in Wangsha City and following Peng Xi this time, Pan Wenchang is still very polite to the people.
After a few greetings, Pan Wenchang asked his wife to step down, and then asked about the important matter, "I wonder what is the important thing that Lord Peng has to work hard to come to Lingtong County this time? If the officials can help, they will naturally be absolutely absolutely true.
Give all your strength!”
Peng Xi smiled when he heard this, Pan Wenchang's attitude was as expected.
Seeing that Peng Xi did not reply immediately, he glanced around the room lightly, Wei Yong immediately understood and interrupted, "Mr. Peng had just arrived at the county town, but he changed his clothes at the inn and had not had enough food yet
Woolen cloth."
Pan Wenchang's age is not in vain.
He immediately reacted and stood up and said, "There is a mountain building in the county town. The wine and food inside are quite unique. I would like to invite Lord Peng to enjoy the scenery and taste it."
"This, I have just arrived and haven't talked about the main business yet." Peng Xi pretended to behave.
Several yamen runners immediately spoke out for persuasion.
"Mr. Peng came here from Wangsha City. He worked hard all the way, and it was time to have a table and banquet!"
After several repeated persuasions, Peng Xi finally let go.
Pan Wenchang withdrew the money and took a few people out.
In the courtyard, I met that thin little girl.
The little girl didn't dare to look up, but just raised her eyelids and glanced at Pan Wen with a long look.
Seeing the little girl, Pan Wenchang frowned unconsciously.
The little girl was frightened and quickly stepped aside.
Wei Yong asked in confusion at this time: "Is this little girl a maid bought by Lord Pan?"
Pan Wenchang was stunned at first, then replied a little embarrassedly: "This woman is my only daughter."
"Ah?" Wei Yong pretended to be surprised. When he saw the old woman before, he saw that the little girl looked a little similar to Pan Wenchang's old wife. He could already guess that this little girl was Pan Wenchang's daughter.
He asked deliberately, "It turns out that he is the daughter of Lord Pan's mansion!"
"What a daughter who is not a daughter, but just a girl." Pan Wen looked disdainful.
This person is very good at favoring boys over girls.
Seeing Pan Wenchang's expression, several yamen runners were puzzled by Peng Xi.
Isn't this girl's biological child?
Otherwise, why would Pan Wenchang be so disgusted with him?
But they didn't know that Pan Wenchang's family was poor a few years ago and could not receive his salary on time, so they almost planned to sell the little girl.
If it weren't for the old wife begging, and Pan Wenchang had only such a child.
The little girl has long been at whose house she is.
"That's also Lord Pan's girl." Zhao Ping's family has several sons, so he always wanted to have a daughter, hoping to have both children, and liked girls very much, and couldn't help but interrupt.
Hu Bao also said, "Yes, since he is Lord Pan's daughter, he is naturally considered the daughter of the official family."
Pan Wenchang glanced at the little girl coldly.
He prefers boys over girls. When his wife was pregnant, he wanted a son.
There were delicious food and drinks at home, so I gave them all to my wife.
But I don't want to give birth to a daughter.
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!
After that, his wife never got pregnant again, and Pan Wenchang's disgust for his daughter became increasingly severe.
The little girl secretly raised her eyes, and when she met her father's despicable eyes, her head hung deeply.
The black and thin little face couldn't hide its loss.
She knew since she was a child that her father didn't like her, so she worked hard and was obedient and well-behaved. She hoped that one day her father would like her.
But no matter how hard she worked, her father's attitude towards her was extremely cold.
But she didn't know that on the day she was born, Pan Wenchang had been looking forward to the guests who came to the door to congratulate her family on her joy of having sex.