Magistrate Zhang felt particularly uncomfortable when listening to the opera, but it was different for other people in the theater.
The dramas these days are always the same, but now there is a new drama, and the plot of this new drama is so interesting...
At first, when they saw that Mr. Sun was planning to do something bad, they gnashed their teeth.
Later, when they saw that Mr. Sun's people had recognized the wrong person, they couldn't help laughing.
When the truth came out, they all cheered. "What a show!"
“This play is good!”
"The Magistrate Gou and the prefect of Chongcheng County are both good officials!"
…
People were talking about it: "Did you know that County Magistrate Gou has more than one play? I heard that there is a new play in progress."
"Are there any new plays? I will definitely come to watch them when they come!"
"I want to come and see it, too."
…
Everyone in the theater was very happy, but Magistrate Zhang didn't know what to do.
He wanted to hide his face and go out, but there were so many people around, if he sneaked out, everyone would definitely stare at him...
Magistrate Zhang could only sit there awkwardly, preparing to wait for everyone else to leave before leaving.
"Old man, what's wrong with you?" Someone looked at Magistrate Zhang worriedly.
Magistrate Zhang had a head full of white hair, and he looked quite old. He was sitting there motionless... This person thought that Magistrate Zhang was not feeling well.
"I'm fine." Magistrate Zhang hoped that these people would leave quickly, but they were not in a hurry to leave.
The man also said to him: "Old man, do you know? I have met Magistrate Zhang."
Prefect Zhang felt like he was facing a formidable enemy.
The man continued, "I have seen Magistrate Zhang from afar before. He is really tall and a good official..."
Prefect Zhang: “…”
Prefect Zhang was just feeling lucky that the man didn't recognize him when he suddenly heard someone calling him, "Mr. Prefect?"
Magistrate Zhang looked up and saw a clerk from the government office standing in the distance, looking at him curiously.
Magistrate Zhang walked out quickly without thinking.
Fortunately, his sprained waist had healed, otherwise he would not have been able to escape.
It's just... Thinking of all those people who had said he was a good official, Magistrate Zhang frowned and looked in the direction of Linhu County.
While Magistrate Zhang was struggling with his dilemma, Magistrate Gou of Chongcheng County was hosting a banquet.
In addition to the students who had passed the county examination this time, he also invited Peng Jingliang and others.
The venue for the banquet was the garden that Zhu Qian had just built near the new wharf, and all the wine and drinks were also provided by Zhu Qian.
County Magistrate Gou has now changed his mindset. He doesn't let Zhu Qian prepare too many things, and he doesn't allow Zhu Qian to use some expensive ingredients.
However, there was enough food. Every time Li Qingzhi finished the snacks in front of him, someone would bring him new ones.
Of course he didn't eat too much, as the main purpose of this kind of occasion was socializing.
Li Qingzhi noticed that County Magistrate Gou's mood had completely recovered, and those students who had passed the county examination and were invited were very respectful to County Magistrate Gou, and the two sides had a very pleasant conversation.
"My dear nephew, I heard that you haven't chosen a name yet?" County Magistrate Gou looked at Li Qingzhi with a smile.
"Yes, sir." Li Qingzhi said quickly.
County Magistrate Gou said, "Why don't I give you a name?"
"Thank you, sir!" Li Qingzhi bowed.
County Magistrate Gou thought for a long time last night and came up with a word for Li Qingzhi, but now he hesitated for a moment and pretended to think of it on the spot: "Qing Xiao goes straight up to the ninth heaven, how about Zi Xiao?"