No, gentlemen are also careful Chapter 684 Who are you, and why did I slap her? [You can get a lucky draw if you vote monthly during the seven-day National Day!]
Chapter 684 Who are you, and why did I slap her? [You can get a lucky draw if you vote monthly during the seven-day National Day!]
"stop."
"What's the matter, aunt?"
"Are you coming back for lunch?"
"No, I can't come back."
"Isn't it time to take a bath today? Didn't Tanlang say a few days ago that he would have half a day off to have dinner with me?"
"I have something to do and I need to go to Xunyang Grottoes."
"It's the Xunyang Grottoes again. Why do you go there every day? It feels like my Tan Lang is the busiest in the entire Xunyang City. By the way, what do Yuan Huaimin and the others eat?"
Huaiye Lane Residence, Inner House, Early in the morning, Ouyang Rong put on a blue Confucian shirt while walking, walked quickly into the dining room, and swallowed a jujube drink in front of Zhen Shuyuan, who was looking graceful and elegant, preparing to accompany his beloved nephew to eat.
After eating half a bowl of glutinous rice porridge, he picked up a piece of golden pancake from the table, held it in his mouth, and prepared to go out.
Zhen Shuyuan stopped him with an unkind expression and asked sideways, her eyebrows raised:
"Tanlang, I don't like to talk too much and take care of things, but sometimes, you can't do everything yourself, so you have to leave some things to the people below. You are the nominal highest official in Jiangzhou. How can you take care of everything? Isn't it tiring?
die."
The beautiful woman in Luoqun said sincerely:
"You have to be good at using people. Look, auntie, our family is so big and the housework has to be divided among them. How can I let my concubine do it all by myself? Don't you think so? No matter how busy you are, you won't even have time to eat.
None, I didn’t have time to eat breakfast, I didn’t have time to eat lunch, I guess I don’t have to wait for dinner, eh.”
Ouyang Rong took off the pancake from his mouth and said with a somewhat embarrassed expression:
"Actually, I don't do much myself. Liulang and Huaimin are still doing things, but today is special. I temporarily agreed to Rong Zhennvshi to go to Xunyang Grottoes to discuss important matters with her. It involves the Giant Buddha, which is of great importance...
…”
"Okay, okay, needless to say, it was the female historian who made the appointment. I understand that I really can't let outsiders do it for me when I have a private meeting with her. No wonder I left in a hurry, right?"
The more Ouyang Rong listened, the more he felt that something was wrong:
"It's a private meeting. It's a serious chat. She said there is a special plan that needs to be discussed..."
Zhen Shuyuan seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "Yeah, yeah, yeah."
Ouyang Rong couldn't stand it anymore: "Auntie, you are really serious."
"Some people are serious, but some people may not be serious. There is always one who is not serious."
"..."
Zhen Shuyuan's words are a bit convoluted.
Ouyang Rong frowned when he heard this and opened his mouth to say something. After a moment, he closed it again, turned around and continued to leave.
The beautiful woman sitting in the hall continued to shout with a straight face:
"I don't care, you come back for dinner at noon. This is a dead end. I have to discuss important matters with your female historian. I have to go back and forth on the road. Plus the discussion time, I think you are leaving so early today. You have been away all morning.
There must be enough time, unless there is a ghost, it is really a private meeting or something, if not, you will come back for lunch at noon, do you understand."
After she finished speaking, she saw Ouyang Rong stop and pick up a piece of rice cake with chopsticks, put it into his mouth to chew, and hummed softly.
Ouyang Rong was about to speak but stopped.
Zhen Shuyuan put down her chopsticks, with a warning look in her eyes, and lowered her voice:
"I called Huanwen in advance. She also thought you had a day off in the morning. If you leave now, she will come later. I can only drag her until lunch at the latest. You have to come back to meet me. Do you understand?"
"OK."
Without hesitating for long, Ouyang Rong simply nodded and strode out.
…
Ouyang Rong left home early, but did not go to Xunyang Grottoes immediately.
First we visited the Jiangzhou lobby.
Speaking of which, Ouyang Rong had not been to the governor's office in Jiangzhou for a while. Military and political documents and other matters were ordered to be sent to the Jiangzhou lobby by Chief Shi for review.
The powers of Jiangzhou Governor's Office and Jiangzhou Hall are different.
Because the governor of Jiangzhou held the military and political power of a state and was regarded as a smaller version of the feudal official, military and political affairs, including the Jiangzhou Zhechong Mansion, were first sent to the governor of Jiangzhou.
The Jiangzhou Hall, under the actual auspices of deputy Jiangzhou Governor Shi, is in charge of the people's livelihood affairs of one city and several counties in Jiangzhou.
In the main hall of Jiangzhou Hall, the first seat is the office of the governor. However, generally speaking, the governor rarely comes. For example, the late... no, the former governor of Jiangzhou, Wang Lengran, who died heroically, has not come to Jiangzhou Hall for a long time, all day long.
Staying in the governor's office is already considered neglect of government.
After Ouyang Rong took over the position of acting as the governor of Jiangzhou, he reversed the situation and decided not to go to the governor's office at all, and directly asked people to move the governor's desk to the lobby of Jiangzhou.
On weekdays, all the military and political intelligence that was originally sent to the Jiangzhou Governor's Office was sent to the Jiangzhou lobby.
Generally, wherever the governor is, the state's decision-making team will be there, with him as the core.
In fact, there should be another layer of consideration here, a possibility that knowledgeable outsiders can think of:
This young governor surnamed Ouyang was born in the main hall of Jiangzhou. There are more direct descendants here. However, the governor's office in Jiangzhou is still using the team from Wang Lengran's period. There may be some of his cronies who have not been eliminated and are hidden...
…
As soon as he arrived at the Jiangzhou lobby, Ouyang Rong found Yan Liulang.
"How was the check? Is there anything that can be improved?"
Yan Liulang handed over a case scroll and smiled in relief:
"The Ming Dynasty has been overly concerned. You have acted openly and aboveboard in the past, and your family background is also clean. In your humble position, you cannot imagine that there is any risk of failing the review by Si Tianjian."
Ouyang Rong nodded slowly.
He took the scroll handed over by Yan Liulang and looked at it.
This scroll comes from the internal secret vault of Jiangzhou Hall and records the portraits of officials in this state and the status of previous imperial examinations.
Only the Control Yuan and the governor of this state can access it.
The scroll in my hand is one of them and belongs to Ouyang Rong.
Ever since he became the magistrate of Longcheng County, Jiangzhou, he has been keeping records, and there is really no stain on it.
Disaster relief, flood control, offering auspiciousness...the year-end assessment is all about "going up and up".
Now he is creating a statue for Her Majesty the Queen, and it has won the favor of Rong Zhennvshi, who is a personal envoy of Her Majesty. She has repeatedly reported it to the press for praise.
No wonder Wang Lengran, who was the governor at the time, couldn't find an angle to attack him and couldn't suppress his promotion.
However, the Control Yuan should have a more detailed case about him.
In addition to the simple official resume in Ouyang Rong's hand, there are also scrolls introducing his family background and some details of his life and deeds.
There were even state-level censors who went to his hometown of Nanlong for on-the-spot inspections to prevent counterfeiting...
Ouyang Rong put down the simple file and touched his chin.
Rong Zhen admitted the day before yesterday that before confessing to him the secret defense at the core of the Xunyang Grottoes, a confidential investigation by the Si Tianjian was needed. In a sense, it was similar to the political review in his previous life, only more detailed.
Si Tianjian should have checked the files above.
However, there is another process, which is to send people to the places where he served as an official, open up channels of communication in the local officialdom and among the people, and collect extensive reviews of this person's reputation.
Or the envoys photographed by Si Tianjian directly inspected several anonymous officials.
See if anyone reports him for corruption or bribery. Of course, the whole process will be kept confidential.
If there are no serious flaws, it is considered to have passed the confidentiality inspection.
Overall, the supervision system of the Zhou Dynasty's officialdom was quite mature.
After thinking for a moment, Ouyang Rong realized that he had forgotten nothing, and turned around to go out.
Arrive at Xunyang Grottoes.
"What? Rong Nushi isn't here?"
Ouyang Rong looked at Wang Caozhi in front of him and asked with a frown.
"Well, Sister Rong seems to have something urgent to do this morning and has to go."
"Where have you gone?"
"It seems that he has returned to Xunyang City."
Ouyang Rong frowned and asked again:
"A few people went."
"It seems like one person and one horse."
"one person?"
Ouyang Rong thought for a moment, shook his head, and said before leaving:
"What a messy title, how many times have I said it, calling me my job title?"
Wang Caozhi nodded: "I understand, good brother-in-law!"
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Ouyang Rong was too lazy to pay attention to him. He looked up at the sky and the time and decided to go back to the city directly.
Along the way, he looked a little confused.
Where can Rong Zhen go alone? Didn't we make an appointment to meet today to discuss important matters...
Half an hour later, Ouyang Rong was worried and returned to the city. He first went to Yan Liulang:
"Rong Nushi went into the city alone this morning. Please pay attention and see where she went and who she met."
"yes."
Yan Liulang clasped his fists and retreated.
After giving the instructions, Ouyang Rong glanced at the sky and hurriedly returned to the Huaiye Lane mansion.
As soon as I entered the dining room, I found that I had come back late.
Zhen Shuyuan said without raising her head: "Huanhan has finished eating and left."
Ouyang Rong was surprised: "Why are you so fast?"
"Quickly? You didn't even look at the time. Why is Tanlang so slow?"
"Sorry, mine."
Zhen Shuyuan rolled her eyes and said:
"Hmph, and Tanlang is really at a disadvantage today. Huanwen is wearing a very beautiful scarlet skirt, which is as dazzling as a ruby. She is really a peerless little lady, and she is also a noble surname. Well, Tanlang is in a blessing
I don’t know my blessings.”
Ouyang Rong showed an apologetic look on his face:
"It's my fault, I came back too late."
At this time, Ye Weilai, who was eating next to him, added in a low voice:
"Tan Lang, Sister Xie took the little guy out to play."
Ouyang Rong nodded lightly.
Zhen Shuyuan asked curiously: "Little guy? Who is it?"
Ouyang Rong and Ye Weilai looked at each other. He turned back and blinked at his curious aunt:
"It's a little pet raised in the yard, Huanwan likes it."
Junior sister often takes Miao Si out to eat delicious food, and the little guy is eager to do so.
Zhen Shuyuan nodded slightly, as if remembering some rumors, and started nagging:
"Oh, you young people still like to mess around. It's better not to keep small pets. They are very annoying. If you leave them at home, you might get into big trouble one day..."
Ouyang Rong laughed.
After the meal, he returned to the study and glanced at the small amulet sachets on the table. He saw that there were actually a pair of sachets. The other one was made by the embroiderer for his junior sister, who was preparing to give it out as a birthday gift, but it had not been sewn yet.
good.
Ouyang Rong picked up the amulet and was about to stuff it into his arms. He stopped mid-movement and walked over to stuff it into the Mohist sword box.
He clapped his hands and was about to read for a while before taking a lunch break, when the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside.
The courtyard door was pushed open, and when I looked up, I saw that Ye Weilai was taking Yan Liulang into the hospital with a serious look on his face.
Before entering the house, Yan Liulang shouted loudly:
"Mingfu, there is an emergency!"
Ouyang Rong walked out of the house with his hands behind his back:
"What's the matter? Tell me."
Yan Liulang hesitated and said:
"Bizhi... I saw Lady Shi going to Xingzi Lake..."
Ouyang Rong was stunned for a moment, and then rushed out the door like lightning.
"Why didn't you tell me what happened earlier?"
"About half an hour ago."
"Walk!"
Ouyang Rong hurriedly took Yan Liulang to Xingzi Lake.
As soon as I approached the quiet courtyard, I saw two female figures standing quietly in the alley not far from the courtyard.
One figure is a beautiful woman in purple and gold robes, and the other figure is... a girl in purple palace clothes.
Ouyang Rong, who was at the corner of the street, suddenly felt a thump in his heart and stepped forward quickly.
Yan Liulang, who had been following behind him, suddenly raised a hand, covered his stomach, turned around, unbuckled his belt with both hands, lowered his head and walked to the corner of the nearest dark alley to relieve himself and release the water.
Ouyang Rong walked too fast, and for a while he didn't notice the subtle movements of his confidants.
He ran up to Rong Zhen and the two girls, panting and saying:
"Rong, why did Rong Nushi come here? Isn't it to gather at the Xunyang Grottoes? I just had a lunch break at home, so don't be surprised if I didn't receive you immediately..."
Rong Zhen never looked back.
Ouyang Rong wiped his sweat and panted while looking at the two girls calmly.
Only Rong Zhen's girlish short back was seen motionless.
The beautiful woman in purple and gold robes stood behind Rong Zhen with her head bowed like a wronged little daughter-in-law. She covered half of her face with one palm and did not dare to say a word.
Ouyang Rong silently took a step forward and came to Rong Zhen's side.
Immediately, he discovered that the female historian had her hands behind her back, looking at the small courtyard in front of her with a straight face and an expressionless expression.
At this time, Ouyang Rong saw from the corner of his eye that Pei Shisanniang was secretly looking up at him, with a very clear red palm mark on her face.
"Master..."
Pei Shisanniang spoke weakly, but Rong Zhen shouted loudly from the front:
"Ouyang Lianghan! Ouyang Governor!"
Ouyang Rong suddenly became excited and spoke first: "Here, Rong Nushi is a good person, there is no need to beat people..."
Rong Zhen asked in a curious tone:
"Who are you? Why did I slap her?"
Speaking of this, she suddenly loudly said:
"I didn't fight!"
Ouyang Rong said with a sneer on his face, "Okay, no beating. Lady Shi, please listen..."
Rong Zhen, who had always had a pretty face as cold as ice, was actually smiling at this moment:
"I said I didn't fight, but I didn't fight. Don't be sentimental, and don't explain yourself. I'm hiding Yue girls secretly. I know about it. Haha, I'm hiding Yue girls secretly, and the beauty is hidden in a golden house."
Ouyang Rong looked serious:
"That is my child bride. I have the responsibility to educate her, and I can guarantee that she will never commit crimes as long as I am with you."
Rong Zhen suddenly waved his sleeves:
"I don't care if she is your child bride!"
Ouyang Rong calmed down and asked seriously: "Ms. Shi... didn't you go in?"
Rong Zhen suddenly turned around and asked with a strange look:
"Why did I go in? Someone has already gone in."
"...?!"
Ouyang Rong froze, then slowly turned his head and looked at the extremely red slap mark on Pei Shisanniang's face.
Under Rong Zhen's chuckle, the young man in Confucian shirt turned his head again and looked ahead at the quiet courtyard that was particularly quiet at the moment.