The former county magistrate was transferred to the border.
This incident caused panic among the common people in Heyin County.
Compared to Shen Tang, the "abnormal" county magistrate, the common people knew too well what a "normal" county magistrate looked like.
Previously, if those county magistrates had kept themselves out of trouble, they would most likely have been killed; if they chose to collude with the local tyrants and flatter them, they would try their best, baring their teeth, to squeeze the last drop of money out of the already skinny common people.
Their lives are hard.
After finally living like a normal person for two years with Shen Jun... Who knew Shen Tang would be transferred to a different position! What a bolt from the blue!
Many common people secretly wept and wanted to pack up their belongings and flee, but they were afraid that fleeing would lead to even greater suffering.
In the end, we can only hope that the successor is a human being!
Officials in government offices also know what the common people are worried about.
In fact, they are worried too.
He was worried that the new superior would not be as easy to get along with as Shen Jun, that he would make a big move as soon as he arrived and overturn the foundation built by Shen Tang to assert his sovereignty, and he was worried... Fortunately, the successor was Xu Jie, who was personally chosen by Shen Jun.
Although this person's ancestors were merchants, they did not have the slightest bit of bitterness, meanness, or materialism. On the contrary, they were modest and gentle, and acted openly and generously. Tell them in person that what happened in the past will be the same in the future, and there is no need to worry.
Soon, the common people discovered that the new county magistrate did not bring the disaster they had imagined, and their lives continued to go smoothly.
but-
There are also many inconveniences.
For example, the variety of goods sold in the "Fugu Department Store" they often go to is not as diverse as before; for example, the various coupons that were once very convenient have been cancelled since the liquidation before Shen Jun left, and the county government has no intention of launching similar substitutes; for example, without the help of the warriors in their spare time, the pressure of farming has increased sharply, and fortunately it is not difficult for the county government to rent farm tools...
Overall, it is not as good as the best, but better than the worst. Life has not become better, but it has not become as bad as I imagined. It’s just that I still recall the past occasionally - in those two years, every day when I opened my eyes, life was visibly getting better.
Day to day life is also full of motivation.
However, they didn’t know that their new county magistrate had also encountered difficulties and had been in a bad mood for several days.
On this day, Xu Jie handled government affairs as usual.
Just as I was about to put down my pen and take a break, I heard someone passing the message.
When Xu Jie heard this, his brows knitted tightly together, and his tone was somewhat unhappy: "Did the person who came say which family it was from?"
Unexpectedly, the servant shook his head and said, "She didn't say which family. She just said she was an old friend from school and came to bother her..."
Xu Jie lowered his head and thought: "Old schoolmate?"
I can't think of anyone who would come at this time.
He stood up and straightened his appearance.
"Take the person to the reception hall and come back later."
The servant bowed and withdrew.
Xu Jie sorted out his thoughts and walked slowly to meet this "classmate" who didn't even tell his name. Although this county mansion was newly built, it continued the simple and plain style of the previous owner Shen Tang, with a sense of roughness and comfort.
The side hall was rarely used, and there was nothing inside. Only the warm afternoon sun slanted in, reflecting the patterns of the window leaks, making the room look less empty. The boy knelt on the mat, looking around, adjusting his posture from time to time to make the sleeping girl in his arms more comfortable. The girl's mother was different from the boy's laziness and casualness, with a straight and strong back.
The boy muttered: "This is too crude..."
He had seen the luxury of the palace, where every detail was exquisite and every item was a treasure. How could he be interested in such a bare house
The "poverty" is overwhelming!
Before he could finish his words, footsteps were heard at the door.
The young man immediately fell silent and looked over.
The wooden door was opened.
The man was a well-dressed and handsome young scholar. Although he had a neat beard, he looked young. The young scholar also looked over, and when he saw his face, his originally relaxed expression tensed up a little.
Emmm…
Obviously, the other party doesn't like this face of his.
The boy shrank his neck and lowered his head.
The man looked away indifferently and looked at the woman. He was stunned for a moment, then he remembered the other person's identity.
He strode forward: "Are you... Senior Sister Ning?"
It took me a while to confirm it.
There was no other reason. He didn't know what the woman in front of him had been through. Her face was sallow, her hair was dyed with white, her eye sockets were sunken, and there were wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. This haggard and tired look was about 20 years different from the person in his memory. He almost couldn't recognize her.
When the young man heard the address, he carefully glanced at the person coming - even though he was not well-educated, he knew what "senior sister" meant. It meant that the young scholar in front of him and the woman next to him were classmates, which was a big deal.
Studying and studying have always been the exclusive domain of men.
And the woman—
If a girl is born into a wealthy family and is loved by her elders, they may hire a female teacher to teach her how to read and write. Otherwise, her mother will teach her on her behalf.
The only thing that really allows you to leave home and go to school is the storybooks.
The woman responded, "Junior Brother Xu."
Xu Jie finally reacted and hurriedly ordered someone to serve tea. After the two of them sat down, he asked, "Sister, what's this..."
Why so miserable
Hearing this, the woman smiled bitterly and said, "It's a long story. My husband passed away, so I took my daughter to escape... to find a shelter, to temporarily hide from the limelight, so that I can raise my daughter with peace of mind and let her inherit my husband's legacy..."
The woman paused in addressing her husband.
Those two words were like a knife scraping her throat.
The heart that I thought was numb was filled with unspeakable bitterness again. Her eyes were red, but she didn't want Xu Jie to laugh at her, so she turned away slightly and wiped away the tears. After her emotions were slightly stabilized, she turned around and said with a forced face: "I'm sorry to make you laugh..."
"My late husband? Senior Brother Yan, could it be that he said..." Xu Jie had not yet received the news of Yan An's death, but seeing what happened to his widow, he had a vague guess. It must have been a complicated story, so he could only sigh and say, "Now that things have come to this, please accept my condolences."
Xu Jie and Yan An only have a casual relationship.
The two once studied under a famous scholar.
We greeted each other and exchanged letters.
There is no in-depth understanding.
In comparison, he was more familiar with Yan An's wife, Senior Sister Ning, and had received favors from her. You know, although Xu Jie was very wealthy, his ancestors had always been criticized for starting a business as merchants, and visible and invisible discrimination was reflected in all aspects. When he went out to study as a teenager, he admired various celebrities, but he was either directly rejected or politely declined...
Xu Jie was both angry and helpless about this.
Once when he was drinking and boating, he accidentally bumped into someone else's boat, which frightened him so much that he quickly apologized. The boat owner was a handsome young man with a feminine appearance. Seeing that he was depressed and drunk, the young man casually asked why. Xu Jie used his drunkenness to vent his frustrations and dissatisfaction during his studies, and the other party felt very sympathetic towards him. He also said that he had a way to introduce him to another respected celebrity.
If Xu Jie was sober, he would definitely not believe it.
He even speculated that the other party had ulterior motives and was trying to blackmail him, but he believed it when he was drunk.
I sobered up the next day.
In his arms he held the letter of introduction given by the young man.
He was introduced to Master Yan, a man he did not dare to visit, because there were so many students who admired him. Xu Jie knew his own limitations and did not want to go to his house to bring bad luck. But with the letter in hand, if he did not go and give it a try, he was afraid that he would waste the good intentions of others.
After thinking it over, Xu Jie, with the attitude of trying everything possible, went to the other party's house and handed in a visiting card, asking for a meeting.
The banquet master just read the letter and notes, then agreed with a smile and arranged a place for him in the academy.
Xu Jie heard this and was in a daze.
This matter—
So it happened
Who is that boy
Could it be the banquet master’s beloved son
Soon, Xu Jie saw the boy who was boating yesterday. His surname was Ning, not Yan, but he had a very good relationship with Master Yan, who was also very fond of this smart student. With the help of the boy, Xu Jie's school life was like a fish in water. Occasionally, there was discrimination, but for the sake of the boy, he didn't make things difficult for him.
The only thing that made Xu Jie regretful was that the boy was obviously gifted and intelligent, but he was born without any spiritual enlightenment. This meant that he could not concentrate on literature and open up the Dan Palace, and could only be an ordinary person.
He felt sorry for it and said frankly that he would help the boy find a good doctor and treasures, perhaps to help him gain literary talent.
The young man smiled and said: I know you are very wealthy, but there are some things in the world that cannot be defied by human power or financial resources. As for me, I only have this one life in this life, so I just accept it.