Huang Jin and Li Qi sat on the main seats, while Nanjing Prefect sat on the deputy seats.
Although the prefect of Nanjing City is a fourth-rank official, it is obviously not on the same level as Huang Jin's fourth-rank official.
Even Li Qi's second-fifth rank is a bit shorter. This is mainly because he is a local official, while Li Qi and Huang Jin are Beijing officials.
In addition, they were assigned by the emperor to Guangnan this time, so they can be regarded as special envoys.
"General Huang, Master Li, you have worked very hard for us Guangnan people during this period."
The prefect of Nanjing is named Wu Zhanglin. He must be in his forties, and he looks like an old man in officialdom. He talks in one way or another.
"Master Wu, what are you talking about? During the time we arrived in Nanjing, we caused a lot of trouble for you." Li Qi said with a smile.
"Lord Li, you are serious. You two are sent here by the emperor on errands. As the prefect of Nanjing, I naturally have to assist you. What I do is all within my duties." Wu Zhanglin said with a smile.
Huang Jin seemed to dislike dealing with Wu Zhanglin. Li Qi saw it but didn't say anything.
"I called you two here today mainly to thank you both from the people of Guangnan."
Wu Zhanglin said and clapped his hands.
Soon a woman came to the hall. The woman was wearing a gauze, and her face was covered by a looming gauze.
Holding a guzheng in her hand, she came to the middle of the hall and sat down leisurely.
When she raised her head, she wanted to see that the dog officer had captured the children, but she didn't expect to see a familiar face.
Their eyes met, and both of them were stunned for a moment.
Ye E?
Li Qi almost stood up and rushed forward.
This woman is okay!
Li Qi breathed a sigh of relief. During this period, he had been worried about this woman. He also asked Ying Bi'er to try to find someone, but there was no news.
But I never expected that I would see her here.
Even though Ye E's face was veiled, Li Qi recognized her at a glance.
Ye E was also very shocked. She thought Li Qi was dead, but she didn't expect that he was still alive.
"Brother, have you fallen in love with her?" At this time, the sharp-eyed Huang Jin came over and asked.
Li Qi didn't know why Ye E appeared here, but it was certain that she was definitely not voluntary, and it was not impossible that she was forced.
Hearing Huang Jin's question, Li Qi smiled awkwardly and said, "I still can't hide anything from my brother."
"What's the matter? Since my dear brother likes her, just let her go with you soon." Huang Jin said.
"Isn't this not good? She seems to be from the prefect's mansion..."
Huang Jin smiled and said, "Look at me later, brother."
As he spoke, Huang Jin looked at Wuzhanglin who was not far away and said, "Master Wu, is this the musician in your house?"
Wu Zhanglin said with a smile: "Exactly, his name is Ye E, and he just arrived in the mansion a few days ago. I called him out today because he wanted her to help you two adults."
"Although I am a martial artist, Mr. Li prefers music. I wonder if Mr. Wu can bear the pain and give this musician to Mr. Li so that the two of them can have a good discussion about music?" Huang Jin said.
Wu Zhanglin was a little embarrassed. When he first met Ye E, he had already made a move on her, but he had no chance to take action in the past few days.
I originally thought about letting her come to help me with the fun today, but who knew that as soon as I came up, Huang Jin would directly ask for her help.
"That General Huang...I'm afraid..."
Before Wu Zhanglin could finish what he said, Huang Jin sneered: "What? Mr. Wu can't bear to part with it? OK, a gentleman won't take what others like. Since Mr. Wu doesn't want to, then forget it. Mr. Li, let's go. Today's meal
There’s no need to eat anymore.”
Wu Zhanglin has been in the officialdom for so many years, but has he ever seen someone like Huang Jin who falls out as soon as he says he wants to?
For a moment, he thought of a topic that had been discussed among his colleagues before. It was the most difficult to deal with civilian officials and military attachés. If they didn't get it right at any time, they might make a big red face.
He didn't take it seriously before, thinking that military attachés were also officials, so how were they different from civilian officials?
Today he finally saw it.
Seeing that Huang Jin and Li Qi were really about to leave, he gritted his teeth and said quickly: "My lords, please stay. That's not what I meant. I mean, I'm afraid this will cause trouble to Lord Li."
Huang Jin's stern face showed a smile, he glanced at Li Qi and raised his eyebrows, as if to say: How is it? Brother, am I good?
Li Qi was a little bit dumbfounded, thinking: You are turning your back faster than turning the page in a book. If it were me like Wu Zhanglin, I would be very angry today.
Huang Jin sat back down and refused to let Ye E play the piano. He directly asked her to sit next to Li Qi and serve Li Qi.
Wu Zhanglin looked at this scene as if he had eaten a fly.
But he soon thought that using a woman to please these two people would not be a loss.
In any case, they can be regarded as owing me, Mr. Wu, a favor.
Thinking this way, he felt much better.
After eating, Li Qi took Ye E and left the prefect's mansion. They did not return to the military camp, but went to their house in Nanjing City.
On the carriage, Li Qi looked at Ye E and asked, "Why did you go to the prefect's mansion?"
Ye E looked at Li Qi, also full of words, but she didn't ask in a hurry, but told the reason why she went to the prefect's mansion.
After seeing the children being taken away by the officers and soldiers that day, Ye E had no idea what to do, so she thought of going to the prefect's mansion to see if she could use a honey trap to get the prefect to release the children.
Who knows, but in the end, I met Li Qi.
"All the children were taken away?" Li Qi asked.
Ye E nodded: "Can you find a way to get the government to release the person?"
For Li Qi, this matter was completely a piece of cake.
As soon as he opens his mouth, let alone some children, even people from the Tianji Society, Huang Jin can't help but buy his account.
But if he helped her easily, she wouldn't remember her kindness.
Li Qi wanted to keep this woman Ye E by his side.
It's not because he likes her, but because he thinks this woman might be of great use in the future.
She is the prince's secret crush.
Of course, Li Qi didn't want to give her to the prince, but wanted to keep her by his side. If she offended the prince or grandma that day, if it didn't work, he would use a beauty trick.
It is possible that you will still be able to escape by then.
"This matter is a bit difficult to handle." Li Qi frowned, "Now I am just a petty official of Sesame Mung Bean, and Huang Jin is responsible for the affairs of the Tianji Association. If I ask him to let people go, there is no way he will listen.
mine……"
"What should we do?" Ye E asked anxiously.
Li Qi said: "Don't worry, I will think of a way. You stay with me these days. I promise that even if I risk my life, I will help you rescue people."
Seeing Li Qi's serious expression, Ye E felt moved in her heart. She pursed her lips and said, "Master Li, you almost died because of me before. Not only do you not hate me, you are also willing to help me... I really
…”
"What are you talking about? What is our relationship? From now on, your business is my business. Don't think too much about the past, just let it pass." Li Qi said calmly.