There is Room For the Poor Daughter - Chapter 53

[Chapter 53, Self-assessment]

is approaching the end of the year, and the county government is generally very idle.

Common people in this era are very self-aware, knowing that officials are preparing for the New Year, and they generally don’t come here to find themselves uncomfortable at this time.

At this moment, in the county government office of Linyi County, in the county magistrate’s office room, the county magistrate and others are surrounding a pot of red plums and praising.

“My lord, this pot of red plums of yours is the best. I don’t know where you bought them?” Zhu Chengyu, the instructor, stared at the red plums in front of him with a salivating face. His eyes were so bright that County Magistrate Yan I was frightened, afraid that if he couldn’t bear it, he would snatch Hongmei away.

“This red plum was cultivated by a little girl.”

Feeling the envy of everyone, County Magistrate Yan felt a little complacent.

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

For example, teach Zhu Chengyu.

The Zhu family can be regarded as an established family in Zhongzhou Prefecture. Although it has slipped a bit in recent years, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and its family background is not comparable to anyone.

Another example is Xu Rong, the county magistrate.

Although the Xu family is not considered a family, it is definitely a wealthy family. Xu Rong usually spends money very generously. The Xu family’s wife and young lady also dress better than ordinary people.

But Xu Rong was born as a bastard, otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible for this person to nest with him and be his subordinate.

These people come from extraordinary backgrounds and have seen a lot of good things. As an officer, he seldom shows things that make them look high.

For this reason, some people often ridiculed him for being shabby in private.

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

To be honest, when he saw the red plums in his wife’s room, his eyes lit up. He is a scholar and the head of a county, so he likes plum blossoms that symbolize high quality.

Zhu Chengyu enviously said: “My lord is really blessed. Now I can receive the filial piety from my daughter, unlike the few children in my family who can only be mischievous.”

Hearing this, the smile on County Magistrate Yan’s face froze , suddenly felt a little heart-stuck.

How can this be filial to him!

He had the cheek to ask for the red plums from his wife so that he could show off to his colleagues. After that, he would return them.

The madam treasures this red plum, she can’t live up to the filial piety of the eldest daughter.

When he thought of the two pots of red plums cultivated by his eldest daughter, one for his mother and one for his wife, but he had nothing, his heart felt a little sour.

Master Lin looked at Zhu Jiaoyu, who was staring at Hongmei unwilling to move his eyes, and had an idea in his mind: “Master Jiaoyu is going to participate in a poetry meeting tomorrow, why don’t you ask the county magistrate to borrow Hongmei?” Give you a day? With this red plum, if you want to come to tomorrow’s poetry meeting, you will be able to shine.”

As soon as Zhu Jiaoyu said this, he immediately cast a grateful glance at Master Lin. He wanted to say it the first time he saw it, but he could see that Yan County Magistrate also cherished the red plum, and a gentleman does not take away people’s love, so he held back and didn’t say it.

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

In this case, he dared to say it.

In the entire county government, everyone didn’t know that Master Lin was the magistrate Yan’s brother-in-law. Although in terms of etiquette, the relationship was a bit careless, but now that he got benefits, he couldn’t care less.

Looking at Zhu Jiaoyu who looked at him expectantly, County Magistrate Yan couldn’t say no to him even though he didn’t want to. happiness.

Master Lin knew that it was a little reckless for him to do so, but when he thought of his sister who was being bullied in the backyard of the county government and his two nephews and nieces, he couldn’t care less.

In the end, Zhu Jiaoyu got his wish and walked away contentedly with Hongmei in his arms.

When Master Lin saw County Magistrate Yan, he turned and left without even looking at him, and immediately caught up with him.

“Brother-in-law, wait for me.”

County magistrate Yan frowned, and said in a bad tone: “What are you calling indiscriminately? Pay attention to your identity.”

Master Lin didn’t care, and immediately apologized with a smile: “I know brother-in-law has annoyed me, But I really did this for my brother-in-law’s consideration.”

County magistrate Yan stopped and snorted coldly, “You didn’t even call me to say hello, and you just pushed Hongmei out on your own to give me a favor, it’s for my own good Master Lin patiently explained: ”

Brother-in-law, after the New Year, you will go to Fucheng to report on your work. Zhu Jiaoyu’s family has something to do with Fucheng. Now we just give him the red plums to watch for a day. If we can change Wouldn’t it be worthwhile for the Zhu family to say a few words for brother-in-law?”

Hearing this, the anger on County Magistrate Yan’s face subsided a bit, but he still warned: “In the future, no matter what happens, you are not allowed to Make up your own mind.”

No one in a superior position likes subordinates who make up their own minds, and he is no exception.

If it wasn’t for Aunt Lin’s sake today, he wouldn’t give Master Lin a good face.

Master Lin immediately nodded his promise, and he was relieved.

This pass is over.

Then he said with a smile: “I know I was reckless today, so, the day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, I will personally ask Zhu Jiaoyu for red plums, and send them back to my brother-in-law intact.”

County magistrate Yan snorted and said nothing , turned around and went to the backyard.

When the figure of County Magistrate Yan was no longer in sight, Master Lin left. Just as he walked out of the gate of the county government, he bumped into Master Xiao.

Master Xiao glanced at Master Lin with a half-smile, and left with the boy without saying hello.

After walking a certain distance, the little servant said worriedly: “Master, Master Lin is the county magistrate’s brother-in-law after all. If you don’t give him face like this, will he wear shoes for you?”

Master Xiao sneered: “He What kind of brother-in-law is he? Mrs. Li’s natal brother is the county magistrate’s brother-in-law, the brother of a concubine, and his status is only slightly higher than that of the servant.”

“Lin Cailiang is so ignorant, don’t look at how powerful he is. In fact, there is nothing to be afraid of. If County Magistrate Yan really alienates me because of his ears, then there is no need for me to stay here.” The

boy nodded. Nodded: “Magistrate Yan is good at everything, but he is not upright, favors concubines, and indulges Master Lin.”

Master Xiao turned his head and glanced at the direction of the backyard of the county government office, and smiled: “Sister Lin Master, it is said that this It’s been a very difficult time for a while.”

Hearing this, the young servant immediately regained his spirits: “The young lady of the Yan family really dares to say anything, what she said insincerely about Lin’s words is really a confession, and directly expresses Lin’s Her face was torn off and left on the ground.”

“Also, she dared to scold even the county magistrate, she is really courageous.”

Master Xiao smiled and said, “You only saw her boldness, you didn’t See her heart to protect her mother. The eldest girl of the Yan family is a good girl, but she is a bit reckless. Now that she is still young, this shortcoming is nothing. If she grows up and still behaves like this, she will have to suffer.”

The boy glanced at Mr. Xiao: “Master, do you like Miss Yan very much?” You know, his master didn’t even praise Mr. Yan.

Master Xiao: “Who doesn’t like a straightforward girl?”

(End of this chapter)