Being scolded as a poor widow, I relied on supernatural powers to counterattack in ancient times Chapter 654 The county magistrate is the biggest official above the common people
Chapter 654 The county magistrate is the biggest official above the common people
Chapter 654: The county magistrate is the official with the highest authority over the common people.
Author: Fallen Leaves in the Autumn Wind
Chapter 654: The county magistrate is the official with the highest authority over the common people.
It is said that seeing is better than hearing a hundred times, and this is indeed true. Her master once teased Bai Juren, saying that he had a beautiful wife in his arms and that he was too drunk to miss Shu.
She thought that the lady who held the title must be a fairy-like figure, but she didn't expect that when she saw her today, she was quite good-looking, but she couldn't be described as charming.
When this thought came to her mind, Zhang Yiren couldn't help but laugh. Juren has passed away, and no matter how delicate a woman is, she still has to shoulder the heavy responsibility and support a family.
A mother and a group of children. Apart from being strong, how can a mother be weak?
I heard that after Bai Juren passed away, the Bai family also encountered great changes. People will change under difficult circumstances.
While thinking about it, Bai Yunxi led everyone into the side hall and gave Zhang Yiren the first place. Just as he was about to formally greet them, Zhang Yiren held his arm.
"Yunxi, there's no need to be polite to me. You are Xiaowu's mother. Just because he wants to call me "Master's Wife" from now on, we will call her sisters. There is no need to be polite in the future."
Hearing Zhang Yiren's tone, everyone looked at Bai Yunxi in surprise, especially Meng. After being surprised, they immediately regained their composure.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. I didn't expect that kid An Sheng to be so lucky. He won the dean's favor right out of the gate.
From now on, that child will surely have a prosperous career and his future is limitless.
Thinking of this, Meng stepped forward with a smile and bowed, "Zhang Yiren, long time no see, but do you still remember me?"
Although their identities are very different, they can occasionally meet at other people's banquets.
Seeing Meng, Zhang Yiren directly helped her up and glared at her.
"Why don't you remember? In the blink of an eye, we haven't seen each other for three or four years, and the talented lady is still so humble."
"Let Yiren laugh. In front of you, etiquette cannot be broken."
Meng smiled slightly. In recent years, the officials in her family have become increasingly reluctant to move, and she has not attended banquets for several years.
"You are still the same. You have already said that my master is just an official in name only." Zhang Yiren looked at her helplessly and explained softly.
"That's why the imperial court gave the title of honor to the Confucian scholars. Others don't have it yet."
Meng said and called her daughter to say hello to her.
"I've been lazy these days and rarely go out with my daughter. Sister Hui has been practicing at home and is very reserved when meeting people."
"It's okay to go to my daughter's house. We are not like those brothers who have to travel from time to time. Only by being well-informed can we make friends."
Zhang Yiren held Chang Hui's hand and patted her gently,
"When I have free time from now on, I will visit my aunt's house and work as a female celebrity with Sister Shan. It also happens to temper my little monkey temperament. I obviously gave birth to a daughter, but I always feel like I have raised a boy."
As soon as these words came out, everyone couldn't help laughing. Zhang Yishan, who was next to her, didn't care either. She was probably numb because she had been talked about so much.
They entered the courtyard, drank tea, rested and chatted, but the number of people watching the excitement at the door only increased.
In the past, their village had never seen such noble people. Look at their carriages, their clothes, and the attendants and maids around them. They looked impressive.
"Oh my God, the Bai family knows a lot of noble people. Look at what they are wearing, especially the one in red, who is so smooth and slippery. They look really nice."
"Isn't that right? There is also that respectable lady, I heard she has a great background. Tsk tsk... The Bai family is about to turn around."
"Pfft~, things have turned around a long time ago, okay? Otherwise, we can live in a big courtyard? Now that my son is a scholar, this is a great event that will bring glory to the family. From now on, the Bai family will not only be exempted from taxes and labor, but also know so many noble people. From now on, this
Days, we can only watch from a distance."
"In the end, it's better to study..."
Although there were many people watching the excitement at the door, no one dared to make trouble. Everyone looked at the Bai family's door with envy and a little more fear.
No matter what the villagers said, the Bai family's laughter never stopped.
Apart from chatting with the women, Bai Yunxi only worries about the banquet. Whether she is a daughter or a daughter-in-law, she has been assigned to work.
Seeing that it was almost time, Bai Yunxi greeted Lao Er and went directly to the kitchen to tell Mrs. Zhang that the banquet was ready.
"We are fully prepared and we guarantee that nothing will go wrong."
Mrs. Zhang held the spoon, glanced out, and carefully approached Baiyun Xi, nuzzling her mouth.
"The man in red is really the eldest son of the county magistrate's family?"
Just now she saw Brother Jie talking to that man in the yard, and accidentally overheard it, which frightened her heart. If she hadn't been worried about causing trouble to her son, she would have called her son over to question him carefully.
Looking at Zhang's cautious eyes, Bai Yunxi nodded,
"That's right, it's him. Although he dresses a little ostentatiously, he's actually a nice person and a good student. Your brother Jie and he are classmates and we know each other very well."
"Oh my god, he is really the husband of the county master's family. If it were normal, we would never see this person even if we were on tiptoe. Today, Xiaowu really takes up the spotlight. Anyway, this is the first time in my life that I have seen his identity.
Such a tall person."
Mrs. Zhang clicked her tongue and went out to talk again. She was so excited. Why didn't that bastard Jie Geer tell her this?
Except for her, everyone who helped in the kitchen was very excited, but also a little worried.
Baiyunxi was very helpless about this. Ordinary people's fear of the government was deeply rooted in their bones and could not be changed.
"Actually, the person with the highest status today is Dean Zhang. Although he holds a false position, he is still a fifth-rank official and a great Confucian."
A bachelor's degree in the Imperial Academy is the most desirable place for scholars in the world... Jane is in the heart of the emperor.
Hanlin is the place where the prime minister is stored in the imperial court, and those who are not Hanlin cannot join the cabinet.
This is the reason why Dean Zhang remains idle even if he resigns.
And Xie Yu just took advantage of his father. The county magistrate is the highest official among the people, so everyone is more sensitive.
"But I still feel that the county magistrate is powerful, don't you think so?"
Zhang held the spoon and turned to look at the tribesmen who were helping.
Sure enough, several people nodded like garlic.
Baiyunxi: "..."
That's right, other officials have nothing to do with the people.
"Okay, let's get ready for the banquet."
"Okay,"
The male guests were placed in the main hall. In addition to the visiting guests, they were also the elders of the clan who were accompanying them. Three tables were set up.
There were also three tables for the female guests, and some good friends in the village also sent congratulatory gifts. Before the banquet started, Baiyunxi specially asked Li to invite them one by one, but they learned that the guests at home were unusual, and they were unwilling to enter the courtyard.
Have a meal.
Baiyunxi had no choice but to wait until the banquet was over and return the gift.
In fact, she knows what the villagers are worried about. She faces the loess every day and has her back turned to the sky. Apart from caring about food and clothing, she doesn't want to get into any trouble.