Aspirations

Chapter 81 What is the Great Way
"Is even the little lady waiting for the official?" Xia Xiang had not had time to ask what was in his mind, but he saw a tall horse galloping, the horse was like the wind, the man was like a dragon, and the horse was alone. , wide ears and wide forehead, eyes with spirit, and the eyebrows stretched over the eyes, not only did not appear abrupt, but added a dash of brilliance to him.

The person who came came to the front of Lian Ruohan, turned his body upright, turned over and dismounted in a dashing manner, and after landing steadily, his body never swayed.Xia Xiang had seen Mantuo and Xiao Wu dismount like this, and he had also witnessed Gao Jianyuan and Yan Hao's vigorous posture when they mounted and dismounted. He was surprised that this person was a master.

When Lian Ruohan saw this person, he smiled and greeted him.

"Sir, who is this person?" For some reason, Xiao Wu couldn't help feeling hostile when he first saw this person, "Could it be Lian Xiaoniangzi's official?"

"Don't talk nonsense." Xia Xiang snorted, and glared at Xiao Wu dissatisfiedly, "Even the young lady is not married yet, how can there be an official? Mostly a cousin."

"Why is it a cousin and not a cousin?" Xiao Wu didn't ask this on purpose. How could he know Xia Xiang's small thoughts, a cousin can't get married, but a cousin can.

Although Xia Xiang was reluctant to admit it, he had to tell himself that the person who came was not inferior to him in terms of appearance or style.The most important thing is that the intimacy between the person and Lian Ruohan made him feel a little uneasy and nervous.

Originally thought that Lian Ruohan was waiting for him by leaning on the door, but it turned out that he was waiting for another man. Xia Xiang felt a beauty as far away as a flower across the clouds, and suddenly aroused in his heart the pride of wanting to win Lian Ruohan's heart.

It would be a lie to say that Xia Xiang was ruthless towards Lian Ruohan. After all, the nature of a young man was at the age of young Mu Ai, and it was inevitable that he would fall in love with Lian Ruohan, who was as beautiful as jade and as beautiful as the moon.But it would be an exaggeration to say that Xia Xiang had a deep love for Lian Ruohan.At this time, his mind was on the magistrate's service, and he was fond of his children, and he didn't have too many distractions.

It's just that Lian Ruohan suddenly has the possibility of being robbed of his love by others, so he can't help but feel vigilant and become competitive.But after Xia Xiang calmed down, he was startled when he thought about it carefully. It turned out that he had already fallen in love with Lian Ruohan before he knew it.

"Yes, cousins ​​can't get married, but cousins ​​can, sir..." Xiao Wu figured out the link himself, and when he wanted to ask more clearly, he was reprimanded by Xia Xiang.

"Shut up!" Xia Xiang strode forward with his arms behind his back, "From now on, you are not allowed to say a word."

"Yes, sir, Xiao Wu will treat himself as a mute from now on, no matter how Mr. beats, scolds, dislikes..." Halfway through speaking, he realized that he was still talking too much, so he hurriedly shut up.

Xia Xiang Shi Shiran came to Lian Ruohan, bowed slightly, and generously said what he was thinking: "Little Lady Lian and this official traveled all the way from the capital to Zhending. After half a day, I miss this official again? It's really hard for you to have to wait for this official at the door, and I feel sorry for you..."

"Xia Xianzun is the dignified magistrate of a county, and it's a courtesy for a little girl to go out to greet her." To Xia Xiang's surprise, Lian Ruohan took his words and smiled, "It's also the little girl who has something to do with her." Beg, that's why I show courtesy to others."

Xia Xiang originally wanted to take the opportunity to test Lian Ruohan's mind, but also wanted to know who the person who came was Lian Ruohan's. He didn't want Lian Ruohan to counter the move after receiving the move, so he couldn't help being slightly stunned, then shook his head and smiled up.Lian Ruohan is such an intelligent woman, no matter whether she is above or below the government, she is more experienced and knowledgeable than him, and there is always a good time to support such a big business by herself, how can she be an ordinary person?Furthermore, with her talent and appearance, there are not many admirers, and I believe she has also declined countless suitors.

"Miss Lian has something to do, I should take care of it. Please tell me." Xia Xiang's words were not polite words, but words from his heart. He was grateful to Lian Ruohan, and when he spoke, he casually glanced at the visitor.

The visitor has never looked at Xia Xiang since Xia Xiang appeared. Even when Lian Ruohan called Xia Xianzun, he just slightly rolled his eyelids, and his casual eyes came from Xia Xiang's body. The next sweep was over, and then the arrogant posture was restored.

Lian Ruohan smiled quietly and said: "Xia Xianzun loves so much, it makes the little girl terrified. What the little girl asks is just a hands-on effort for Xia Xianzun. Lu Zhiyue Lu Langjun is an old friend of mine, he Want to find an official position, I heard that there is a vacancy in Zhending County?"

It turned out that this person was called Lu Zhiyue, Xia Xiang's heart moved, could it be that he was a descendant of a family named Lu among the four families of Cui, Li, Lu and Zheng?Before he could think about it, Lu Zhiyue crossed his hands at Xia Xiang perfunctorily, and said calmly: "Lu Zhiyue has met Xia Xianzun. I will go to Beijing this year to take the exam, but I haven't passed the Jinshi. I want to be in Xia Xiangzun." My subordinates are looking for a half-official position, and I hope that Xia County will complete it."

Xia Xiang almost didn't laugh out loud, not to mention that Lu Zhiyue was arrogant and arrogant, but also wanted to ask him to fulfill, but only said that Lu Zhiyue was still in white, and wanted to be the master book, which was as difficult as going to the sky.

The origin of the county registrar can be obtained through imperial examinations, door shadows, and inflows.If you are not a jinshi, you need to start as a minor official by virtue of a door or an immigrant, and you need to have more than seven or eight years of qualifications.Lu Zhiyue is only around [-] years old, so don't think about it, she definitely doesn't have any qualifications.

Xia Xiang wanted to refuse solemnly, but he had already thought about what to say: "The imperial court is very cautious about the appointment of a county registrar, and Lu Langjun is afraid that it does not meet the court's selection of officials. Although this official has recommended the registrar to the Ministry of Personnel. power, but also cannot recommend an illegal candidate."

But the words came to his lips but he didn't say them out, just because he noticed the slyness and complacency flashing in Lian Ruohan's eyes while observing his words and expressions, he couldn't help being moved.Lu Zhiyue is so arrogant, he must be pretentious.For a pretentious person, if you give him a free top hat, he will not only wear it happily, but will also be more smug.

Xia Xiang changed his words and said: "With Mr. Lu Langjun's talent, it's too much to be the head of a county. It's better to wait another three years before going to Beijing to take the exam. By then, it will be a blockbuster, and the high school champion is no problem. After being born , as the magistrate of a place, then the magistrate, the minister, and finally the minister, is the way."

Although Lu Zhiyue deliberately concealed it, her eyebrows twitched and her brows were full of joy. He chuckled and clasped his fist at Xia Xiang: "Xia Xianzun has won the award, although he is not talented, he also has self-knowledge. To be the champion, hehe, hehe, I'm afraid I have to take a bit of luck. But I agree with Xia Xianzun's words, don't be in a hurry to get a master book now, you should wait another three years to find a background. "

Lian Ruohan was taken aback for a moment, and then said, "How could Mr. Lu be like this? You clearly agreed to Uncle Lu, but then backed out in front of Xia Xianzun. How do you want me to explain to Uncle Lu?"

"Yes, I have already promised my father..." Lu Zhiyue hesitated again, and bowed slightly to Xia Xiang, "Xia Xianzun, it is a good story to go to Beijing to take the exam as the chief clerk. I also hope that Xia County will be honored."

"That's right, I hope that Xia County will be honored." Lian Ruohan took advantage of the situation and pretended to be restrained to ask Xia Xiang for help, but there was a flash of pride in his eyes.

Xia Xiang knew very well that based on his friendship with Lian Ruohan, it was nothing to help her recommend a candidate for the master book, not to mention that he only had the right to recommend, not the right to make decisions.Whether or not Lu Zhiyue will be appointed as the chief secretary of Zhending County will be decided by the Ministry of Officials.It's just that he knew in his heart that there seemed to be some ulterior purpose hidden behind Lian Ruohan's insistence on recommending Lu Zhiyue as the head of Zhending County.

Based on his inference, Lian Ruohan was a person and took good care of him. It was definitely not for a trivial matter of recommending a candidate for the county registrar. What Lian Ruohan cared about was not really a county and a county. The little master's seat.It's just that she pushed this matter hard today, I'm afraid there is a lot of mystery.

Xia Xiang will never agree to this matter unless he understands Lian Ruohan's real purpose.It's not that he is worried about being used by Lian Ruohan, but that he doesn't want to be the fulcrum of the aristocratic friendship behind Lian Ruohan and Lu Zhiyue.

Fortunately, Xia Xiang has already noticed that Lian Ruohan and Lu Zhiyue are not on the same mind when it comes to seeking the county magistrate, and Lu Zhiyue is quite reluctant to be driven away. As a man, how can you let other people influence you when it comes to matters concerning your own future? It’s all right to ignore what your parents say, even if it’s what your own wife says, let’s just listen to it, let alone outsiders?”

Lian Ruohan wrinkled his nose, raised his eyebrows, and raised the corners of his mouth. He had to argue with reason. When the words came to his mouth, he secretly smiled. He didn't say it, but he thought bitterly in his heart. Seeing my thoughts, it is too ruthless and unjust to have to do the right thing with me and waste this lady helping you so much.

Even though she thought so, she had to admire Xia Xiang's outstanding eyesight, and actually saw the problem between her and Lu Zhiyue.

Xia Xiang noticed Lian Ruohan's strange expression, only smiled silently, and continued: "And Lu Langjun has both civil and military skills, he should get on the horse and learn martial arts, get off the horse and pick up the pen, maybe he will take the test for a civil and military double champion and become another person after Zheng Guan. ."

During the reign of Emperor Muzong of the Tang Dynasty, Zheng Guan was the champion of Chinese and high school. Three years later, Zheng Guan was awarded the champion of martial arts again, becoming the first champion of both civil and military affairs.In the following hundreds of years, until Daxia, there was no one who was second in high school in Chinese and martial arts.

When Lu Zhiyue heard this, her brows lit up and she turned on her horse without saying a word, lifted the reins, the white horse stood on its front hooves, neighed, and then turned and ran away.

Lian Ruohan was stunned on the spot. She never thought that Xia Xiang's words were so powerful that Lu Zhiyue left without saying goodbye. The shock in her heart was indescribable.

In the study, Xia Xiang picked up Liu'er's freshly brewed tea, took a sip with satisfaction, then put it down gently, squinting his eyes and looking at Lian Ruohan with a smile.

Lian Ruohan's anger has not subsided, but he is still angry: "Lu Zhiyue is so indecisive, how can he achieve great things in the future? It's really annoying, and I really regret agreeing to Uncle Lu to take care of Lu Zhiyue for him, it has become a burden that can't be shaken off. "

"Xia Xianzun, I don't understand why it's just a small letter of recommendation, but he refuses to help?"

"Xia Xianzun, although Lu Zhiyue also knows martial arts, he has only just started, and it is impossible for him to win the championship in martial arts. If he really believes in Xia Xianzun's words, it will be too miserable if he insists on going to be the number one in both civil and martial arts. gone."

Xia Xiang listened to Lian Ruohan's ramble for a long time, and after talking on the phone, he said slowly, "Little lady, is it finished?"

Lian Ruohan did not speak, but Xiao Wu suddenly interrupted and said, "Little lady Lian, is the talented Lu Zhiyue your official?"

Lian Ruohan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "I and Lu Langjun have known each other for many years, and he has a deep love for me..."

"Little lady, don't agree to his marriage proposal." Xiao Wu said anxiously, as if a big problem happened just one step at night.

Lian Ruohan knew that the relationship between Xiao Wu and Xia Xiang was not a simple master-servant relationship, so he was not angry with his boldness and asked with a smile, "Why?"

Xiao Wu glanced at Xia Xiang, and seeing that Xia Xiang had no objection, he said, "Because Lu Zhiyue's talent is less than one percent of Mr.

Lian Ruohan smiled and said, "What are you talking about? There are people in the world who are not as talented as Xia County. There are people who are more talented than Xia County, and there are many others. You can't judge marriage based on talent."

"But..." Xiao Wu wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Xia Xiang.

Xia Xiang coughed solemnly: "Xiao Wu, don't be rude." He smiled again, "Lian Xiaozi, you have helped me a lot, and I should be grateful to you, but Lu Zhiyue is a human being, and I have nothing to do with me. I know, and the position of chief clerk is very important, maybe there is a candidate for the Ministry of Personnel."

"There is no suitable candidate in the Ministry of Officials. As long as Xia Xianzun recommends it, I guarantee that the Ministry of Officials will approve it." Lian Ruohan's tone was very firm, but he sighed softly, "It's just that Xia Xianzun thought too much and missed it." A general who can help you."

Xia Xiang said, "Lian Xiaozi and Lu Langjun are good friends?"

Lian Ruohan neither admitted nor denied it: "I was entrusted by Lu Langjun's father to find an official position for him, so that he could practice and calm down."

Seeing that Lian Ruohan still refused to tell the real reason, Xia Xiang asked bluntly, "Is Lu Langjun from the Lu family among the four great families of Cui, Li, Lu and Zheng?"

Lian Ruohan smiled indifferently: "Xia Xianzun may as well ask me directly if I am also from one of the four great families... I believe that many people are very interested in my origins, but there is no consecutive surname among the four surnames. But the four surnames Mutual support, marriage alliance, since I and Lu Langjun are childhood sweethearts, Xia Xianzun guesses that I must be one of the four?"

Xia Xiang was exactly what he meant, and wanted to make it clear, but Lian Ruohan said it generously, so he chuckled: "Then, is Miss Lian one of the four families?"

Lian Ruohan thought that Xia Xiang would be embarrassed to ask this matter again, but he didn't expect him to ask straight to the point. He couldn't help being taken aback, and then smiled: "What's the difference between yes and no? Could it be that Xia Xiangzun is because of the small The identity of a woman is to walk with me all the way?"

How could Xia Xiang not understand Lian Ruohan's puns all the way, and he didn't bother to dwell on the matter anymore, so he just let it go with a smile: "It's not because I don't want to give Miss Lian a favor, It’s just that I don’t want to make things difficult for others. Lu Zhiyue himself doesn’t want to be a master bookkeeper, so I can’t follow your wishes and recommend him for him.”

"Xia Xianzun is high-spirited and upright, and the little girl really admires it." Lian Ruohan said admiration, but the smile in his eyes was full of cunning, "I'm afraid it's just that Xia Xianzun doesn't want to recommend Lu Zhiyue as true. The county clerk, one is afraid of my way, and the other is afraid that after Lu Zhiyue becomes the clerk, it will become a nail that I put next to the county esteemed... Is there any intention?"

Seeing that Lian Ruohan spoke so bluntly, Xia Xiang also secretly admired Lian Ruohan's bearing, so he said truthfully: "Hehe, hehe, I am really determined when I first came here. Lian Xiaoniang and Lu Zhiyue don't know anything about their backgrounds, so how could they rashly recommend Lu Zhiyue as the real master? It's not because they are afraid of Lian Xiaoniang's tricks, but because they are afraid of jumping into the pit dug by Lian Xiaoniang .”

"Puchi..." Lian Ruohan covered her mouth and smiled, amused by the jokes Xia Xiang said, "Where can a little girl have the ability to dig a hole for Xia Xiangzun? Badou, the little girl is absolutely no match for Xia Xianzun."

"Cough cough..." Xia Xiang coughed a few times, seeing that it was getting late, he said, "Little lady, is it time for dinner, I'm hungry."

"Please wait for a while, Mr. Xia. The dinner is ready, but there is still a guest waiting." Lian Ruohan waved, "Ling'er, go to the door and meet Li Tuiguan."

Ling'er took the order to leave, and Lian Ruohan asked again, "Where did Mrs. Mantuo go?"

"exist."

As soon as Lian Ruohan finished speaking, Mantuo's figure flashed and walked into the room.She was still dressed smartly, but she didn't hold a sword in her hand, her steps were light, and she still had a faint smile on her face.

"Is there something wrong with the little lady calling me?" Mantuo asked looking up. She was dressed in white, like a layer of moonlight.

"I call you to have dinner together." Lian Ruohan was struck by Mantuo's flawless beauty, and her heart was agitated. There is such a fresh and beautiful woman in the world. She guards Xia Xiang's side day and night, but she is Xia Xiang's good spouse. Thinking about it, I suddenly felt lost in my heart.

"No, I still have things to do." Man Tuo nodded slightly at Lian Ruohan, came to Xia Xiang's side, and leaned down to whisper a few words.

Xia Xiang nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I'll do it right away."

"Yes." Mantuo took the order, turned around and left without looking at Lian Ruohan again.

(End of this chapter)