Chapter 53, Do It Yourself

  As the end of the year approaches, the county government is generally very leisurely.

  The common people of this era are very conscious, knowing that officials are preparing for the New Year, and generally won’t come over and find it uncomfortable at this time.

  At this moment, in the office of the county magistrate of Linyi County, the county chief and others are surrounding a pot of red plums and praise.

"My lord, your pot of red plums is the best, I don't know where you bought them?" Instructor Zhu Chengyu stared at the red plums in front of him with a coveted face. His eyes were shining, and he saw the county magistrate Yan Yan. Frightened, for fear that he couldn't help it, he snatched Hongmei away.

   "This red plum was cultivated by a little girl."

   Feeling the envy of the people, the county magistrate Yan was a little satisfied.

  Although he is the highest official in Linyi County, but in terms of family background, several people present are wealthier than him.

  For example, instructing Zhu Chengyu.

  The Zhu family can be regarded as a veteran family in Zhongzhou. Although it has gone downhill in recent years, the lean camel is bigger than the horse, and its family background is not comparable to anyone.

  Another example is Xu Rong, the county prime minister.

   Although the Xu family is not a wealthy family, it is definitely a big family. Xu Rong usually makes a lot of money. The Xu family's wife and the young lady are better than ordinary people in dressing.

  However, Xu Rong was born as a concubine. Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible for this person to stay with him and be his subordinate.

  These people are from extraordinary backgrounds, and they have seen many good things. He, the chief officer, seldom can give them something to look at.

  For this reason, some people often laughed at him in private for his shabbyness.

  Now that Hongmei is in the eyes of everyone, he also feels that he has more face.

  To be honest, when he saw Hongmei in the lady’s room, he also brightened his eyes. He is a scholar and the head of a county, and he likes this plum, which symbolizes high quality.

  Zhu Chengyu said with envy: "Blessed are the adults. Now you can receive the respect of your daughter. Unlike the few children in my family, they can only be naughty and mischievous."

  Hearing this, the smile on County Majesty Yan's face froze, and he suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

  How can he respect him!

   Hongmei was so cheeky that he begged to come over from his wife, fortunately to show off in front of his colleagues, after that, he wanted to return.

Mrs.    can baby this red plum, saying that it is the filial piety of the eldest daughter, she can't live up to it.

  When he thinks of the two pots of red plums raised by the eldest daughter, one for his mother and one for his wife, but he has nothing, his heart feels a little sour.

Master Lin looked at Zhu Jiaoyu, who was staring at Hongmei unwilling to move his eyes, with an instinct in his mind: "Isn't the Master Jiaoyu going to participate in a poem meeting tomorrow? Or ask the magistrate to borrow Hongmei." Give you one day? With this red plum, I want to come to tomorrow's poetry club, and adults will definitely shine."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Jiaoyu immediately cast a grateful glance at Master Lin. He wanted to say these words the first time he saw Hongmei, but he could see that the county magistrate Yan was also very precious. Mei, the gentleman doesn't win the love of others, so he endures not saying anything.

  Now Master Lin took the initiative to help him, and he was very grateful.

  In this case, he dared to say it.

  The entire county government, who didn’t know that Master Lin was the younger brother-in-law of Yan County magistrate, although the relationship was a bit unimportant in terms of etiquette, but now that he has received benefits, he can’t control that much anymore.

Looking at Zhu Jiaoyu who looked expectantly at himself, County Majesty Yan couldn’t say anything to refuse, even though he didn’t want to, he could only glance at Master Lin indifferently, and felt a little bit of disapproval in his heart. happiness.

  Master Lin knew that he was a little bit reckless in doing this, but when he thought of his sister and two nephews and nieces who were bullied in the backyard of the county government office, he couldn’t take care of that much.

  Finally, Zhu Jiaoyu got his wish and left with Hongmei contentedly.

  Lin Master saw the county magistrate Yan before turning around and leaving, and immediately caught up with him.

   "Brother-in-law, wait for me."

   County magistrate Yan condensed his eyebrows, with a bad tone: "What do you call it indiscriminately? Pay attention to your identity."

  Master Lin didn’t care, and immediately smiled and apologized: “I know my brother-in-law annoyed me, but I did it for my brother-in-law’s consideration.”

The county magistrate   Yan stopped and snorted coldly, “You didn’t even say hello to me, so you just pushed Hongmei out to give favors, or for my own good?”

Master Lin patiently explained: "Brother-in-law, you will be going to Fucheng to report on your duties after the New Year. It matters that Zhu Jiaoyu's family is in Fucheng. Now we just give him the red plum to watch for a day. If we can get Zhu A few words for my brother-in-law, wouldn’t it be worth it?”

  Hearing this, the anger on County Majesty Yan’s face disappeared a bit, but he still warned: “In the future, no matter what, you are not allowed to make your own decisions.”

  Superior, no one likes self-assertive subordinates, and he is no exception.

  If it weren't for Aunt Lin's sake today, he would not give Master Lin a good face.

  Master Lin immediately nodded and assured him, and he was also relieved.

  This level is over.

   then smiled and said: "I know I was reckless today, so that, the day after tomorrow, I will personally ask Zhu Jiaoyu to ask for the red plum, and send it back to my brother-in-law intact."

  The county magistrate Yan snorted, did not say anything, turned around and went to the backyard.

  Waiting for the county magistrate Yan to be no longer visible, Master Lin left, and as soon as he walked out of the county government gate, he ran into Master Xiao.

  Master Xiao glanced at Master Lin with a smile, and left with Xiao Si without even saying hello.

  After walking for some distance, the young man said worriedly: "Master, after all, Master Lin is the magistrate's younger brother-in-law. If you don't give him face like this, will he wear shoes for you?"

  Master Xiao sneered: "Which brother-in-law is he? Mrs. Li's maiden brother is the magistrate's Zhengjin brother-in-law. The younger brother of a concubine, his status is just slightly higher than that of the subordinate."

   "Lin Cailiang is so unconscious, don't look at how much he jumps up and down, but he is not afraid. If the county magistrate Yan has alienated me because of the wind in his ears, then I don't need to stay here anymore."

  Xiaoyu nodded: "The county magistrate Yan is good with everything, except that he is not upright, so he favors the concubine's room and indulges Master Lin."

  Master Xiao turned his head and glanced at the direction of the county government’s backyard, and smiled: "Sister Lin, it’s said that the days of this time are very difficult."

Hearing the words, the young man immediately came to his mind: "The Yan family dare to say anything. She insinuated Lin's words, but she really confessed to directly tore off Lin's face and remained on the ground. "

   "Also, even the magistrate, she dared to say that she was too courageous."

Master Xiao smiled and said: "You only saw her boldness, but didn't see her heart to protect her mother. The Yan family girl is a good one, but she is a bit reckless. Now she is still young. This is not a shortcoming. No matter what, if you grow up like this, you will have to suffer."

  The little girl looked at Master Xiao: "Master, do you like Miss Yan very much?" You know, his master didn't even praise Master Yan.

  Master Xiao: "Who doesn't like the straightforward little girl?"

  (End of this chapter)