fisherwoman

"Uncle Shi, when are you going to the capital this time, when will you be back?" Yang Jingye asked.

"I can't say for sure, maybe a month or two, maybe a year or so. Anyway, I'm now unofficial and young. It's the same wherever I go. Besides, I have an old house in the capital, so it's the same wherever I live." Ma Xingzhi picked up the tea, took a sip, and asked, "You just said that the Xiao family is going to build a restaurant in the town?"

"Well, construction has already started, and it will open in about a month or two!" Yang Jingye sighed, "My business is getting worse and worse."

"You too, why did you say you're fine to provoke that lady Xiao? You see, you're making yourself miserable now, aren't you?" Ma Xingzhi rolled his eyes at him, "I tell you, that lady Xiao looks weak and weak. Scheming, I will never lose to you!"

"How did I know that she would have the money to build a restaurant? That Xiao Chengyu has only been a magistrate in Yuzhou for a few days. Why is his family so rich? Some time ago, the family was so poor that they came to me to sell small fish. Delivering dishes, how can a restaurant be built in a blink of an eye?" Yang Jingye shook his head, "You can't judge by appearance, what a mistake!"

"You said that you have been running a restaurant here for so long, why is there no information at all? Who is that Lady Xiao? That is the daughter of the governor, Lin Haisheng. Can you have no money?" Ma Xingzhi said in a low voice.

"Oh!" Yang Jingye patted his head and said angrily, "I really don't know Taishan. I saw them come to eat together. At that time, I was still inconceivable. How could Mrs. Xiao have something to do with the Governor? Although I had doubts in my heart, I didn't take it to heart, but what should I do now? That Lady Xiao already hates me."

"It doesn't matter, what can she do to you? Her father has been ransacked and exiled. A phoenix without hair is not as good as a chicken. What are you afraid of? Even if she opened a restaurant, why are you panic? You have been running a restaurant here for so many years, and you are still afraid of a little girl. Woman?" Ma Xingzhi put down his teacup and said again. "In the future, you should restrain yourself! Let's not talk about the unusual relationship between Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xiao. Right now, Xiao Chengyu is the magistrate of Yuzhou. Just because of this, you have to treat him with courtesy. You must be humble in everything. Three points."

"Nephew, I've written it down, I've written it down!" Yang Jingye hurriedly responded, he paused, and said in a low voice, "I don't know what happened to Shibo's investigation?"

"People in Longtan Village don't seem to be very clear about the Xiao family's affairs. They all said that when this family came, it was a family of five. After a long time, they realized that Yang's family is a stepmother, and Xiao Chengyu is indeed her. Even the people in Dingyuan Town, their hometown, said so, saying that she gave birth to this child without leaving the court, and it was because of this that she left her hometown and came to Longtan Town." As he spoke, the corners of his mouth curled up. A smile. "However, right now, this matter is not important anymore. As long as I confirm one thing, I will know whether he is the child I am looking for!"

"What's the matter?" Yang Jingye asked.

"Nothing, I mean, I'm going to the capital this time to visit some of the old ministries, learn more about the progress of this matter, and then make a decision." Ma Xingzhi said calmly, "You came here to tell you, Pay more attention to every move of their family, if there is anything unusual, please send a message to me, and don't show your feet, let them find out!"

"Don't worry Shibo, my nephew knows what to do!" Yang Jingye replied.

At this time, footsteps were heard on the stairs.

"Mr. Ma." The people outside shouted respectfully.

"Your tea is not bad, it really is the best Biluochun!" Hearing the voice outside, Ma Xingzhi hurriedly picked up the tea on the table, took a few sips, savored it carefully, and praised.

"It's the new tea that was just delivered!" Yang Jingye understood and quickly echoed.

At the same time, my heart was excited. It turned out that this matter was hidden from Ma Haoxuan.

This Uncle really trusts him!

"It's not that I don't want to investigate this case, it's just because it involves Prince Rong's mansion, so I have to think carefully about it. Then, I was transferred here, and this case has been dragged until now." Xu Yuanqi Standing up, closing the window, the sun was blocked outside, and faint rays of light came in, dancing on the ground.

He lowered his head and walked a few steps, looked at Xiao Chengyu again, and said, "The Liu family has great military exploits, holds military power, and has 20 soldiers in their hands. They are ordered to guard the border. For the reason of raising soldiers, they invaded the land of the common people, and there was no tax on the military land, and all the income naturally went into the pockets of the Liu family.

"It's been a long time since I thought about it. Could it be that the previous magistrates were powerless to do anything about it?" Xiao Chengyu frowned and asked, "If this continues, not only will the court suffer losses, but the common people will be the unlucky ones? Doesn't the emperor know about this?"

"The emperor knows a little bit about this matter, but every time the higher-ups come down to inspect, they will always obediently return the land. After a while, the old trick repeats itself, and so on, even if the land returned , and no one dared to plant them, because they might just find a way to collect the crops just after they were planted. I can't find anything, because those officers and soldiers are all wastelands, and the imperial court has already ordered that anyone who reclaims wastelands will be rewarded with [-] yuan per mu, and the money will naturally go into their pockets."

Obviously, Xu Yuanqi had already done a detailed investigation on this matter, and he spoke clearly and in detail.

The two looked at each other tacitly, and then looked away calmly.

They seem to be talking about business affairs in a heart-to-heart manner, but they both understand that the relationship between the two will never go back to the way it was before...

Thinking of Xu Yuanqi's love for his daughter-in-law, Xiao Chengyu felt a burst of displeasure in his heart, and his face darkened. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look up at Xu Yuanqi, and saw that he was still so personable, so gentle...

"I see! When I go back to Yuzhou City, I will investigate thoroughly and discuss with Master Yao to see how to deal with this matter. I have to think of a way to completely resolve this matter." Xiao Chengyu stood up and said goodbye.

"If there is something for Yuan Qi in this matter, my lord is free to speak up." Xu Yuanqi hurriedly got up and saw him off.

"By the way, what's going on in Xuanzhou?" Xiao Chengyu walked a few steps, then turned around and asked.

Lin Haisheng has no relationship with his son-in-law, but he will definitely have a connection with Xu Yuanqi. He firmly believes in this.

"Everything is fine!" Xu Yuanqi replied.

He naturally knew that Xiao Chengyu was just asking casually!

"That's good!" Sure enough, Xiao Chengyu didn't ask any more questions, and strode out.

The next day, Xiao Chengyu hurried back to Yuzhou City. Of course, he took Lin Xueman with him.

As soon as he came, he had already tidied things up, and he really wanted his wife to live here with him.

Secondly, the Princess Nalan lives in the government office, and he is indeed a little embarrassed. After all, she is the daughter of the emperor and the princess. There is no king in the world. He is a small prefect. Naturally, it is hard to say anything....

But with a daughter-in-law by his side, the princess would leave the mansion with a sense of humor!

For this reason, he deliberately sent someone to rearrange the house in advance, saying that his wife was coming.

Sure enough, when they go back.

Princess Nalan has already left.

Xiao Chengyu breathed a sigh of relief.

The backyard of the government office is very elegantly arranged, and there are several rows of lush green bamboos next to the wall. The bamboo leaves are pointed, slender and emerald green, which is extraordinary.

The rockery in the middle of the yard stands there in a patchwork manner, and there are many unknown small flowers blooming all around.

There is also a corridor leading to the gazebo at the corner of the yard. In front of the gazebo is a clear lake with fish swimming in it, which is very beautiful.

"If you have something to do, go and do it! I'm a little tired from the car ride, and I want to lie down on the bed." Lin Xueman walked on the path in the backyard of the government office, turned her head to look at Xiao Chengyu, and said.

She doesn't want to delay his affairs!

"There's nothing important recently. I've dealt with it a few days ago. Master Yao is taking care of me. It's okay. You just came here. I'll accompany you." He took her by the arm and entered the bedroom.

The bedroom is not big, but it is very clean. Everything in the room is new. It seems that the people who arranged it are very useful

heart.

There is also a study next to it. There is a big window in the study, which is full of faint sunlight.

A girl came in, took a basin of water, put it on the wooden frame respectfully, stepped forward and saluted, "My lord, madam." He looks like a girl with two double snails combed on his head, and there are red strings on them.

"Go down!" Xiao Chengyu ordered.

"Yes." The girl stepped back in response.

"Master Yao must have found someone to accompany you because he was afraid that you would be bored." Xiao Chengyu smiled.

"Don't be so troublesome. I won't be staying for a few days this time. I'll wait for the seafood restaurant at home to open and get on track. I'll come and stay longer." She took off her shoes and got on the bed, pulled the quilt, and lay down. Come down, look at the light red curtain, feel the strange atmosphere in this room, suddenly like a dream.

It's really not used to living in such a big house all of a sudden from the small house at home!

"I just came here, and I plan to go back. You are really in a hurry." Xiao Chengyu sat by the bed, held her hand, and said solemnly, "Didn't you make all the arrangements at home? When it opens, let's go back and see Just look at it, you will live here in the future, wherever I am, that is your home!"

"Understood! It's my first time opening a shop, so I don't feel worried! I feel that there are still many things that have not been explained!" Lin Xueman said, yawned, and fell into a deep sleep. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)