After talking for a while, Liu Chengfeng helped Wen Chenxi back to rest.
The hall suddenly became quiet.
Although it was daytime, the light in the room was dark, so the maids lit a few oil lamps. The flickering lights illuminated the old lady's face red.
The old lady sat cross-legged on the couch, placed the wind stick between her knees, and said slowly: "This grandson-in-law is not as unbearable as you said. They say that reading and medical skills are indistinguishable. He is so young.
He is such a master, and must have good knowledge, but it is a pity that his fame has been removed, otherwise our Wen family may not be able to produce a Jinshi."
After listening to the old lady's words, Wen Zheng pretended to drink tea, neither confirming nor objecting.
The old lady breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "Anyway, I finally recognize this grandson-in-law. As for what you just said, don't mention it again in the future. There is one more thing that you have to do."
Wen Zheng was a little unhappy, but he still said, "What are your instructions, mother?"
The old lady smiled lightly and said: "Now that Chen Xi's illness is cured, I feel relieved. However, this grandson-in-law can be regarded as a member of the Wen family from now on. Now that he has been removed from his position, we can't ask him to go back to show off."
Zi Tan, right? You are his father-in-law, so you might as well arrange an errand for him in the town hall."
Wen Zheng frowned when he heard this. He was really afraid of what would happen. In fact, this time Wen Chenxi got married, and he, the commander of the Jin Yiwei, was a well-known figure. Now that he had recruited such an unknown son-in-law, he was already a bit disrespectful in front of his colleagues.
At first, there was a daughter of a thousand families in the guardhouse, and there were many who married into noble families. However, he was the only one to attract a scholar who did not even have any fame.
When I recruited my son-in-law, I went to the doctor in a hurry and couldn't take care of so much. But now when I think about it, I feel that I can't save my face. Now Wen Zheng is afraid that others will think of the relationship between him and Liu Chengfeng.
If you want to arrange Liu Chengfeng to enter the guardhouse, you don't know how people will laugh behind his back.
Wen Zheng coughed and said: "Mother, let's talk about this slowly first. After all, Chen Xi has just recovered from his illness, so there must be someone around to take care of him. Besides, he is a scholar, so he may not be able to handle prison matters.
, I’ll just think of a solution.”
The old lady sat firmly on the couch without moving, but her turbid eyes had a keen insight into people's hearts. She glanced at Wen Zheng casually, and then said lightly: "What do you think, do you know? You are
You are afraid that your grandson-in-law will lose you. Humph, what a bastard! Don’t even think about it. I am also from a small family. I only got you after marrying your father. If you dislike Chengfeng, why don’t you dislike me too?
Go up? This matter needs to be done quickly. I will ask you again in a few days. It would be shameful for a good son-in-law to be kept at home all day long. Besides, I think his heart is not bad, and he is not bad towards Chen Xi either.
If you have knowledge and medical skills, which of them are not enough to become a captain in royal robes and become a member of the emperor's army?"
Wen Zheng was scolded all over his face, so he had no choice but to say: "Yes, I will take care of it now." He was the most submissive to the old lady. At this time, he saw that the old lady was showing signs of being really angry, and she even made the last point of argument.
There are no words left.
Only then did the old lady laugh and said: "That's right. It's getting late. You can go to court. I don't need you to serve me."
Wen Zheng went out obediently. When he walked out of the old lady's room, his face suddenly turned livid. It happened that a servant was talking to the girl under the eaves. Wen Zheng shouted: "I support you just to let you steal here."
Is it fishy?"
The servants and girls were startled and hurriedly knelt down to apologize. Wen Zheng snorted coldly and walked out of the house with his sleeves rolled up.
Nanzhen Prefecture Si Yamen is adjacent to Chao Prison. There are almost no pedestrians on the main street of the front door. Even if passersby occasionally pass by, most of them lower their heads when they see the deep and terrifying Chao Prison and Zhenfu Si Yamen.
Quicken your pace.
Unlike the North Town Fusi, there are not many captains in the South Town Fusi. However, the stone lion standing at the door has an angry and ferocious look, making everyone more awe-inspiring.
Wen Zheng's command was almost equivalent to the head of Nanzhen Fusi. The three lieutenants of Nanzhen Fusi all followed him. When his sedan arrived, the captain who was standing at the door with Jin Chundao couldn't help but stand up.
He raised his chest, and when Wen Zheng got off the sedan, the captain said in unison: "Hello, sir."
Wen Zheng ignored them and just walked in steadily. He arrived at the main hall by the familiar route and sat down on the desk. Within a moment, an old clerk came over and reported the captain and general from the Beizhen Prefecture.
, the illegal official Wenzong was sent here. In addition, Nanzhen Fusi is also in charge of the intelligence compiled from various places, and the relationship is not small.
Wen Zheng first took a slow sip of hot tea. Normally at this time, he would start to look at Wenzong, but today it was very strange. He put the tea cup lightly on the desk and casually picked up an unopened envelope.
He did not open the paperwork, but said casually: "Are there any vacancies at the Beizhen Prefecture Department recently?"
The one who was asked was of course the old clerk who was sorting out Wen Zheng's papers. The old clerk said quickly: "Replying to Master Qianshi, there is a vacancy in the Qianhu Office in the West City of Beijing. A school captain has died of old age, and there is a vacancy.
If there is no heir to succeed, the Qianhu adults in Neixi City have already reported to the Beizhen Prefecture, presumably hoping to get his nephew to take over."
Wen Zheng said lightly: "Nephew?" He frowned and said with a bit of sullenness: "What does Liu Zhongxia in the Inner West City think of the guardhouse? Today he brought in a nephew, and tomorrow he called in another nephew.
, this is the emperor's personal army, not a place where Liu Zhongxia's nephew gets paid and eats people's heads. Later, you go to the Lijing Department and tell them that Liu Zhongxia's nephew cannot come in."
There are three yamen in Jinyiwei. One is the Jinyiwei, followed by the North and South Town Fusi. The Jinyiwei supervises the entry and exit of Jinyiwei's official documents, transcription and file sealing, as well as Jinyiwei's employment. The South Town Fusi is dedicated to military law, and the North Town Fusi is the
Execution agency. As a commander, it is of course not a problem to go to the manager and say hello.
The old clerk hurriedly responded: "I will go to the office soon. I wonder if you have any other instructions?"
Wen Zheng's expression gradually softened. He picked up the tea cup and took a leisurely sip of tea before saying: "There is a man named Liu who is said to be quite capable. His name is Liu Chengfeng. He comes from an innocent family. I asked him to replace my wife."
There is a vacancy in Xicheng. But when you go to Si Shutong, don’t say it was recommended by me, just say it was your distant relative."
A glimmer of understanding flashed in the old clerk's eyes, and he said with a smile: "I understand, I have a distant relative named Liu Chengfeng, who comes from an innocent family."
Wen Zheng smiled slightly, rolled up his sleeves and said, "Go ahead and come back early to repay me."
The reason why Wen Zheng was unwilling to recommend him personally was that he was afraid that Liu Zhongxia from the Qianhu household would not be convinced. Although as Wen Zheng, Liu Zhongxia did not dare to do anything, but after all, he had just rebuked Liu Zhongxia for appointing private individuals, and now he came out halfway.
I feel a little embarrassed on my face.
On the other hand, the old lady asked Wen Zheng to find an errand for Liu Chengfeng, and Wen Zheng had to comply. However, in this guardhouse, he was unwilling to arrange for Liu Chengfeng to be around him. Naturally, the farther away from him, the better.
It would be best if no one knew about their son-in-law relationship, so that if the nerd made any jokes in the royal guards in the future, he would not have to be involved.
"Let this nerd fend for himself in Qianhusuo. Sooner or later he will give up when he suffers hardships in the future." Wen Zheng thought to himself, picked up the document again, and tore open the envelope.
Mud, slowly started to read it.
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Liu Chengfeng and Wen Chenxi left the old lady's living room. Along the way, the servants and maids came over to salute and called Liu Chengfeng uncle. Compared with before, these people's
His attitude towards Liu Chengfeng was much more respectful. Liu Chengfeng thought to himself that these people had good ears and eyes, so the old lady's change of attitude towards him must have spread throughout the house.
In a sense, Liu Chengfeng was a temporary helper and became the upright uncle of the Wen family. People in the whole family who had been disrespectful to him in the past did not dare to disobey him now.
This feeling can't be said to be good or bad. Liu Chengfeng doesn't want to stay in the Wen family forever. It's not that he has any pride, it's just that he doesn't like the constraints of so many rules.
After chatting and laughing with Wen Chenxi, we returned to the bedroom. Wen Chenruo came early in the morning and said angrily to Liu Chengfeng: "I have been carrying this copper basin for two days. What is the use of this copper basin?"
Wen Chenxi was a little tired and sat down on the couch to rest. Liu Chengfeng smiled at Wen Chenruo and said, "What copper basin?"
When Wen Chenruo heard Liu Chengfeng's rhetorical question, his eyes were on fire, and he said viciously: "You asked me to stand under the eaves with a copper basin."
After Wen Chenruo reminded him, Liu Chengfeng looked like he suddenly realized it and said, "Oh, so that's what happened. I just think Chenruo looks good holding the copper basin."
It’s just… good-looking… that’s all…
Wen Chenruo's chest was heaving violently, and he was obviously very angry. His teeth chattered, his hands clenched into fists, and he said angrily: "I thought I was treating my sister, but it turns out you are teasing me, bitch."
Thief, take your life!"
Liu Chengfeng had been wary of this girl for a long time. As soon as Wen Chenruo moved, he had already backed away and shouted quickly: "It's not good, the second lady murdered her husband."
Wen Chenruo was so angry that his face turned red, and his face was as cold as ice and he said: "You are talking nonsense, and you dare to talk cleverly!"
Liu Chengfeng laughed and said: "To murder your brother-in-law, in short, isn't it the murder of your own husband?"
The two of them were talking to each other, taunting each other, which made Wen Chenxi, who was sitting on the edge of the collapse, couldn't help but laugh and said: "Okay, okay, the whole family seems to be enemies. Chenruo, your brother-in-law will come back later."
If you have something to do, come over and accompany your sister to embroider."
Wen Chenruo pouted and said, "What can he do? Sister, you haven't recovered from your illness yet, what are you doing with embroidery? That's all, I'd better go out for a walk, it's too boring to be locked up here."
When Wen Chenruo heard the word embroidery, he ran very fast and seemed to be completely out of his way.