Ancient Imperial Examination Daily

Chapter 735
Then Guan Jiatian said: "Why do you look better than me?"

Du Jinning: "..."

Tao Huahui: "..."

Lu's appearance is beautiful, Guan Jiatian took over his mother's appearance, and he is indeed better than ordinary people.

But he is a big man in his 29s or 30s this year, with a mustache and a tall stature.But now she came to compare her beauty with the flowery and jade-like Miss Du, which instantly made Du Jinning overturn her impression of Guan Jiatian.

"Pfft, senior brother, you are really funny." Du Jinning couldn't help laughing.

"Haha, I'm just kidding." Guan Jiatian raised his hand and cupped his hands at Du Jinning, "Little Junior Brother, I have admired your name for a long time. You have been honored by your father all these years, and our brothers are very grateful to you."

"It's my teacher and my wife who took care of me, but I'm ashamed of my brother's gratitude." Du Jinning bowed his hands in return.

Guan Jiatian patted Tao Huahui's shoulder again: "Brother Huahui, this is my junior brother. Don't bully my junior brother like Cao Hongshou, and be careful that Master Ben Zhizhou gave you small shoes to wear."

Du Jinning couldn't help laughing again.

Unexpectedly, the eldest brother is a funny comparison, and her life is more interesting.

It seems that Tao Huahui and Guan Jiatian are old acquaintances, and the relationship is quite good.

He rolled his eyes at Guan Jiatian, cupped his hands and said to Du Jinning: "Your big brother is picking on people, let's ignore him. We both know each other, so we should get in touch with him to deal with him. We usually come late and leave early and slip away halfway, so we have to take care of each other." , help make a fool of yourself."

This made Du Jinning laugh again.

Although the three of them were not wearing official uniforms, Du Jinning's appearance was really eye-catching.Because of the downfall of Cao Hongshou and Wang Yugui, it took only two days for Runzhou City to pass on Du Jinning's ability as an acquaintance.

The city guards, as people who were once amazed by Du Jinning's appearance, even boasted about Du Jinning's appearance. In the process of bragging, they became more deeply impressed by Du Jinning's appearance.

When Du Jinning first arrived at the city gate to pick up people, the city guards noticed her presence.Later, Du Jinning received Guan Jiatian and the two, and heard them mention Cao Hongshou's name, and repeatedly mentioned the words "Zhizhou" and "Tongzhi", so he guessed that these two were the new Zhizhou and Tongzhi adults.

Looking at the familiar appearance of Du Jinning and these two, everyone's guess was further confirmed.

Mr. Du really has a strong background. If Cao Hongshou didn't deal with him, he would break Cao Hongshou down and get one or two prefects and fellow prefects who had a good relationship with him.

Master Du, you must not offend.

Because the officials in the yamen have not been able to see Mr. Du, and all the posts they tried to pass in have been rejected, they feel uneasy. They are only waiting to be settled by Qiu Hou, and they dare not have the courage and thought of gossip about Mr. Du.The officers and soldiers guarding the city belonged to military officials, and they were not in the same system as civil officials, so there was no taboo in discussing such things.

But seeing the scene in front of him, the captain was still taken aback by his conjecture, and warned his soldiers: "In the future, you can't tell people that Mrs. Du is more beautiful than a young girl. If you think you are better than Cao Hongshou, then Just say it, or shut up."

The soldiers nodded quickly.

If it is said that Du Jinning can even control anyone who comes to Runzhou and Ren Zhizhou, then crushing small soldiers like them is not as easy as crushing an ant?
Du Jinning didn't know what these people were talking about her. As she walked forward with Guan Jiatian and Tao Huahui, she asked, "The residence of the two of you hasn't been settled yet? Why don't you come to my house first?"

She glanced at the several carriages that had just been inspected: "Madam sister-in-law and nephews and nieces are accompanied by one?"

Guan Jiatian said: "The imperial decree was issued in a hurry. We all rushed to Beijing from our respective places. After receiving the emperor's order, we rushed here quickly. The family members are still at their original positions, so we can come here later."

After a pause, he said: "So don't worry, if there is a place to live in the state government office, we can live in the state government office. It doesn't matter where we live, Brother Tao and I, or just don't go. I'm bothering Aunt Du."

As he said that, he smiled and patted Du Jinning on the shoulder: "If you are interested, help us find out about the house. Brother Tao and I may have to stay here for a few years."

It takes a period of time for officials to get familiar with the local conditions, so the term of office will not be short, but it will not be very long, so as not to breed corruption and power. Generally, it will be three to six years, and they will stay for one or two terms.

Guan Jiatian and Tao Huahui will stay here for at least three years.

There is a house in the state government office for officials, but it is not big, and it costs a lot of money to repair it. Therefore, except for those who are very poor and cannot afford a house, no one will live in it.

Du Jinning smiled and said: "If that's the case, then I won't force the two of you. Of course, the matter of buying a house is no problem. You two tell my housekeeper your request. He is still very good at doing middle-class work." She pointed Yao Shuqi.

Yao Shuqi hurriedly saluted.

Everyone laughed.

"Okay, let's get on the carriage." Guan Jiatian said, "The state government office is still some distance away from here."

"Yes, there is still about an incense stick of time before we can reach the state government office." Du Jinning said.

So everyone got into the carriage.

Before Du Jinning got into the carriage, he winked at Yao Shuqi. Yao Shuqi got on the horse and galloped away with a few servants.

Since Du Jinning came to pick him up, he was naturally not unprepared.

The house behind the state government office has been dilapidated for a long time because it has not been lived in for a long time.Although Guan Jiatian said that he would only stay for a few days, he had to do some repairs, at least pick out the roof tiles, replace the doors and windows, and then clean up.

All these require Yao Shuqi to lead people to do them.

When Guan Jiatian and Tao Huahui arrived at the state office, they saw Yao Shuqi leading a group of servants busy, and they appreciated Du Jinning's affection.

At this time, Yao Shuqi had already cleaned up the hall, and came out and said, "As ordered by the young master, I have ordered a table of noodles, which can be served right away. Should the two adults clean up for a while before eating, or clean up after eating?" ?”

Guan Jiatian and Tao Huahui looked at each other, and said, "We can just wash our faces. After driving for a day, I'm really hungry."

When the two went to wash their hands and feet, changed their clothes and came out, they saw a tall, thin man in his forties talking to Du Jinning.

Du Jinning hurriedly introduced to the two: "This is Ma Jianma, the former acquaintance."

Ma Jian stepped forward to salute Guan Jiatian and the others, full of gratitude to Du Jinning in his heart.

He had been turned away when he went to the Du mansion these few days, and he thought that Du Jinning treated him the same way Cao Hongshou and Wang Yugui treated him back then.He is mentally prepared to continue sitting on the bench.

Unexpectedly, the servants of Du's family went to inform him today that the new Zhizhou and Tongzhi masters were here, and Master Du asked him to come over for dinner.

He was really flattered.

(End of this chapter)